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RII: Log in or Register 2021 Recipients FAQs Galleries and News Contact and Recent Press Terms and Conditions of Use Nomination Form En Español All Classical Radio’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative Changing America’s Playlist Recording Inclusivity Releases All Classical Radio’s RII Vol. 1 Amplify → All Classical Radio’s RII Vol. 2 Elevate → Our Goal Let’s diversify America’s playlist, together. The Recording Inclusivity Initiative (RII) was created by All Classical Radio, a public station based in Portland, OR. RII seeks to address the gap of classical music composers and musicians from underrepresented communities that make it into the concert hall and onto the airwaves. With classical music radio stations across the nation, we will work together to change America’s playlist by producing new high-quality recordings of classical music by underrepresented composers. Our Plan Call for Nominations. All Classical Radio challenged listeners, Pacific Northwest artists, and performing arts organizations to nominate musical works by underrepresented classical composers to be recorded and published through the Recording Inclusivity Initiative. Diverse Leadership. The RII Panel and Executive Advisors, comprising leaders from the radio, recording, publishing, and performing arts industries, selected five winning compositions. Composers-in-Residence. Living composers were offered a week-long residency with All Classical Radio and N M Bodecker Foundation, which included in-studio recording sessions, and a financial award. Recording and Distribution. All selected compositions, including contemporary and posthumous works, were recorded by N M Bodecker Foundation, published if applicable, and distributed by All Classical Radio. RII recordings are available to public classical music radio stations for download via the RII Database . National Expansion. All Classical Radio is challenging public radio stations across the United States to launch their own regional initiative, providing a how-to kit based on lessons learned from All Classical Radio’s inaugural Recording Inclusivity Initiative . Example Process Step One Open call for nominations. Step Two Music selected by RII panel Step Three Finalists announced, interviews with Composer in Residence candidates scheduled Step Four Recipients announced, recording sessions scheduled Step Five Recording sessions completed Step Six Mixing, mastering, early promotion of album Step Seven Public release of album Our Leaders The panel and advisors guiding the Recording Inclusivity Initiative include representatives from All Classical Radio and the N M Bodecker Foundation, regional musicians, and leaders from the classical music, recording, and publishing industries. Executive Advisors Tanya Cerda Tanya Cerda Tanya Cerda is Founder, Trustee at N M Bodecker Foundation and is a multi-disciplinary creative professional dedicated to empowering creative youth to imagine and achieve their artistic, educational, and professional dreams. Canadian-born with parents from Jamaica and Chile, Tanya’s identity and cultural heritage influence her in building diverse and inclusive environments. As a music admirer and enthusiast, Tanya is passionate about encouraging collaboration and building community and is excited to be joining All Classical alongside emerging and established musicians in this important initiative. Prior to Tanya’s career in arts education and philanthropy, Tanya’s dedication to the arts and supporting innovation has spanned over 15 years working in creative industries such as fashion, entertainment, and advertising. Isaac Montes Isaac Montes Isaac Montes is the Founder & Principal of Hyphen Strategies LLC, an independent consultancy helping organizations build stronger, more sustainable businesses. He brings 20+ years’ experience driving business innovation and social impact for Fortune 500 companies (Nike, Warner Music Group), international nonprofits, and the UN. Isaac received an MBA and MA in Sustainable Development from The Heller School of Social Policy & Management at Brandeis University. He is a proud first-generation, Cuban–American and currently lives in Portland with his children. Mara Miller Mara Miller Mara Miller is a Nashville-based flutist and creative. She currently serves as a board member for the International Society for Black Musicians and the modern chamber group chatterbird while contributing as a freelance social media consultant for several arts organizations. She holds a BM performance degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a MM performance degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Suzanne Nance Suzanne Nance Media executive Suzanne Nance is the President and CEO of All Classical Radio. The creator of the Emmy-Award winning TV series MaineArts! and radio programs such as The State of the Arts , and Sunday Brunch, Nance specializes in public service media and arts and cultural programming. Under Nance’s leadership, All Classical Radio instituted a comprehensive program dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusivity, called JOY (Joyous Outreach to You/th); and launched the International Children’s Arts Network in 2019, created for children, and designed to promote emotional and cultural literacy, ( icanradio.org ). Suzanne has collaborated with NPR, PBS, Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ, and the European Broadcasting Union, and speaks internationally about the power of music, high-integrity leadership, the benefits of arts education, promoting emotional literacy through music, and the importance of supporting cultural economy. RII Selection Panel Adam Eccleston, Chair Adam Eccleston is an accomplished flutist of international renown dedicated to promoting diversity and equity in classical music. Adam draws musical inspiration from his Caribbean and Panamanian heritage. He works extensively with MESDA group, a non-profit organization active in underdeveloped countries around Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands. Eccleston serves as the Director of Orchestras at BRAVO and is also co-founder of the duo From A to Z with Mexican-born guitarist Zaira Meneses. Adam is All Classical Radio’s 2020/2021 Artist in Residence. Arianna Avena Arianna Avena Co-Secretary Arianna Avena is an arts administration professional with over 10 years of experience working in the classical arts. While serving the artistic aspirations of her community is the primary focus of her career and passions, Arianna is also dedicated to pursuing an equitable future for Latino families through advocacy and community engagement in her feels-like-hometown of Portland, Oregon. Kristina Becker Kristina Becker Co-Secretary Kristina Becker has nearly 15 years of administrative experience. With a background rooted in ballet and live theatre, she is passionate about spreading the joy and power of music and performance in many mediums, and making the arts accessible to everyone. Originally from Montana, Kristina moved to Portland in 2013 and joined the All Classical Radio team in 2018. She serves as Communications and Operations Manager, as well as oversees the station’s Artist in Residence program. Chris Funk Chris Funk Best known as the multi-instrumentalist in the indie rock band The Decemberists, Chris Funk is a Grammy-nominated artist who has garnered much success as a music producer, composer, and studio musician. He’s lent his musical acumen to such bands as The Shins, Laura Veirs, Blue Giant, and more. Funk is a founding member and co-writer in the acclaimed neo-gothic string band Black Prairie, who are part of the Sugar Hill Records family. He’s produced records for Red Fang, Langhorne Slim, Kyle Craft, Sallie Ford, Rhett Miller, The Builders and The Butchers, and Y La Bamba. Raúl Gómez-Rojas Raúl Gómez-Rojas Raúl Gómez-Rojas is passionate about building community and creating joy through his work as an orchestral conductor, violinist/violist, educator, radio producer and public speaker. As Music...