The Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra, which features young musicians from diverse backgrounds, were set to perform in Washington, D.C. next month. That was canceled after Trump signed an executive order to end DEI programs.
Monday, April 7, 2025 12:04AM
The Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra performed at Chicago’s Youth in Music Festival. Their Washington D.C. show was canceled by Trump’s anti-DEI order.
CHICAGO (WLS) — Talented young musicians from around the country were in Chicago this weekend.
On Sunday, they kicked off the city’s Youth in Music Festival at the Chicago Symphony Center.
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The Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra features high school musicians from diverse backgrounds that are underrepresented in classical music. They were set to perform in Washington, D.C. next month.
However that performance was canceled after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end DEI programs.
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After the cancellation, the musicians were invited to Chicago to showcase their talent and hard work.
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The Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra, which features young musicians from diverse backgrounds, were set to perform in Washington, D.C. next month. That was canceled after Trump signed an executive order to end DEI programs.