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2024 Annual Report


Artistic Director and Co-founder Ashleigh Gordon with composer Monthati Masebe, and artists and technical crew for Kusha, the final performance of 2024. 
Credit: Lauren Miller
Artistic Director and Co-founder Ashleigh Gordon with composer Monthati Masebe, and artists and technical crew for Kusha, the final performance of 2024. (Credit: Lauren Miller)

2024 was a brilliant year for celebrating Black artistry through music. From Mason Windley's embodied BSU Fellowship premiere, to Monthati Masebe's transformative "Kusha" performance, you've helped us foster cultural curiosity in ways that exceeded our expectations.


Check out our 2024 Annual Report, which captures the impact of your partnership:

  • The emergence of new voices through our BSU Fellowship program

  • Groundbreaking performances blending tradition with innovation

  • Community engagement that sparked cultural curiosity

  • A glimpse into our exciting future, including our new home at Gold Hall





As we step into 2025, we're more committed than ever to providing a platform where Black artists can bring their full, authentic selves to classical music.


 
 
 

2 Comments


yu esther
yu esther
Apr 15

What stood out to me most in this annual report is how 2024 truly became a celebration of Black artistry, especially through performances that blended tradition with innovation and created real cultural impact.

As someone who enjoys creative digital spaces like Eaglercraft, a browser-based sandbox game built around community expression, I really appreciate how your work also creates space for new voices and shared creativity to grow.

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What stands out to me is the focus on long-term cultural impact rather than short-term visibility, especially through initiatives like the BSU Fellowship. In a world where many platforms feel disconnected, this kind of intentional work feels real—not staged like something out of That’s Not My Neighbor.

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