Features
What steps must we take to rectify systemic racism in the world of Classical music?
An Essay by Angela N. Carroll
Illustration by Erin Robinson
Fall 2020
Peabody entered the COVID-19 shutdown well ahead of most other American conservatories. Here’s how the learning continued.
by Rafael Alvarez
Fall 2020
Since arriving as dean five years ago, Fred Bronstein has made improving diversity — of faculty, students, and programs — a top priority at Peabody, and a variety of initiatives are beginning to bear fruit. In the wide-ranging interview that follows, Dean Bronstein tells why it’s so crucial to engage classical musicians from historically underrepresented communities, and he talks candidly about the successes and challenges of ongoing diversity efforts across the institute.
Interview by Sue De Pasquale
Spring 2020
From Baltimore to Nairobi, Peabody musicians are turning to music to effect change and bring people together.
by Joan Katherine Cramer
Spring 2020
Finding a like-minded group of young men — and male instructors — is key for the talented dancers who enroll in the Estelle Dennis Dance Training Program for Boys at the Peabody Preparatory, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.
by Christine Grillo
Photography by Jim Burger
Spring 2020
Augmenting a collection rich with musical scores and historical treasures, leaders of the Friedheim Library are taking a giant leap into the 21st century with innovative programming, more digital collections, and state-of-the-art equipment.
by Lacey Ann Johnson
Illustration by Steve Rawlings
Fall 2019