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As we come toward the end of March, traditionally recognized as Music In Our Schools Month, we pay tribute and congratulate the four area music teachers and one organization who were honored on Thursday evening March 16th at the RPO's 33rd Annual Music Educators' Awards Night.

February is Black History Month, and as we celebrate the musical accomplishments of composers, performers and other musicians of African descent on our broadcast, we also want to highlight the work that is being done through a variety of organizations that are dedicated to amplifying the voices and work of classical musicians of color. There are so many ensembles and organizations committed to lifting every voice, and over the next weeks, we hope to highlight just a few of them here.

An Iranian song that has gone viral will be part of a gathering at RIT, including choreography by a local dancer.

In recent years, issues concerning inclusion and representation within classical music have been at the forefront of cultural discussion, this article highlights some exciting projects within public media working to increase diversity.

A member of the trio Else, if Else reflects on their summer residency in Banff, Alberta.

After multiple rejections and disappointments simply because of cultural expectations, conductor Jeri Lynn Johnson decided to take matters into her own hands.

Frequently heard in film scores, videogames and popular music, synthesizers made their way into classical music in the '70s.

This week, colleagues and students of Mrs. Günter-McCoy’s are arriving from around the world to celebrate her life with a program of Bach and Buxtehude. The event on Saturday, 5/28 at 4:30pm is free and open to all.