Doing Something About Diversity (Or The Lack Of It)

A Boston program which aims to correct the glaring lack of blacks and Latinos in the classical music world is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. “Project STEP has graduated only 30 high school seniors because of its high selectivity and the natural attrition of the long training. [But] the program receives huge support from the BSO and the New England Conservatory, which help provide facilities and training.”