Black musicians have historically been underrepresented in classical music spaces. A new symphony here in Nashville aims to change that. Instead of just having a few Black musicians, the entire ensemble is made up of them.
Nashville’s new Black symphony is powered by a love of classical music, and hopes to make it more representative
The new Nashville African American Wind Symphony is made up of 52 Black classical musicians. Some are doctors. Others are lawyers, educators, engineers and politicians. Many studied music in college but set down their instruments years ago.