American Classical Music Faces Disconnect Between Scholars and Orchestras
The article discusses the disconnect between American orchestras and music scholars, highlighting the lack of collaboration that could enhance the understanding and presentation of classical music. The author, who has experience with the Brooklyn Philharmonic and the South Dakota Symphony, emphasizes the importance of integrating scholarly insights into orchestral programming. The South Dakota Symphony's Lakota Music Project is cited as an example of innovative collaboration, linking orchestras with Native American communities to foster mutual understanding through music. The article also critiques the historical neglect of certain composers and works, such as William Levi Dawson's 'Negro Folk Symphony', by major orchestras. 
