Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA)

In 2020, the AMFS began an intensive internal process examining its practices and goals with regard to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). We assembled a committee of Board members, artist-faculty, alumni, and staff to closely examine current practices at the AMFS and re-imagine a future of greater justice in our own work and within the industry. AMFS launched its Statement of Commitment, a dedication to change, and the organization’s starting point for this critical work.

As AMFS celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2024, we recognized the important progress we have made, which is detailed in our Statement of Commitment Phase I Report and began developing the next iteration of our Commitments in tandem with a new Strategic Plan. If you’d like to offer your own comments or suggestions, we welcome all feedback and take seriously our increased commitment to listening. Please send an email to IDEA@aspenmusic.org.

Click here to read the Phase I report.