Black Orchestral Network 2025 Summit

Black Orchestral Network 2025 Summit

  • ALL AGES

Join us Oct 19 in Atlanta for BON’s 1-day summit—celebrating Black orchestral excellence, equity, and community. #BON2025Summit

By Black Orchestral Network

Date and time

Location

Atlanta Music Project

883 Dill Avenue Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Join us for a powerful day of connection, conversation, and cultural celebration at the Black Orchestral Network’s 3rd Annual Summit—a gathering that places Black artistry and leadership in classical music front and center.

This is more than a conference—it’s a homecoming for Black orchestral musicians, educators, students, cultural organizers, and allies. Together, we’ll explore what it means to thrive, create equitable systems, and tell our stories on our terms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Black Orchestral Network Summit?

The BON Summit is a one-day gathering for Black orchestral musicians and allies to connect, learn, and build equity-centered strategies for classical music. It features panels, performances, networking, and a live taping of the Black Music Seen podcast.

Who should attend?

This summit is for Black orchestral musicians, educators, students, arts leaders, community advocates, and allies committed to building a more inclusive and culturally affirming classical music ecosystem.

I’m not Black or I’m not a musician—can I still attend?

Yes. The BON Summit is open to anyone aligned with our mission of equity and celebration of Black excellence in classical music. We welcome supporters, funders, administrators, and cultural workers.

Will there be opportunities to perform or showcase my work?

This year’s programming is curated in advance, but there will be opportunities to connect and share your work informally during networking sessions.

How can I stay updated about the event?

Follow us on Instagram (@blackorchestralnetwork), join our mailing list, or check back on this page for agenda updates, speaker announcements, and more.

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Black Orchestral Network

Cultivating Community

Lifting Our voices

Telling our Stories

We see a world where Black Orchestral Artists easily find reflections of themselves, and all their complexities, in the history and future of orchestral music.

Free
Oct 19 · 10:00 AM EDT