THE LESSONS OF VIRTUAL CHOIR IN ACCOMPLISHING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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2021-05
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Arts Administration
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MA in Arts Administration
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Abstract
Due to a lack of meaningful diversity, equity and inclusive practices in
arts organizations and the arts sector, improvement in these areas is
increasingly important to the future success of these organizations. During
the COVID-19 crisis, arts organizations have switched to the virtual model of
teaching and performing, and many have been able to attract more diverse
audiences than they would otherwise have had in person. Virtual choirs have
been very successful in accomplishing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Virtual choirs have made this distinct impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many participants have found that participating in a virtual choir has greatly
enhanced their productivity and mood (Hendler). This paper will examine
how arts organizations can learn from the successes of virtual choir projects
to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion among community-based
performers and their patrons.