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Libraries in Bloom
Libraries in Bloom’s (LIB) mission is to cultivate a diverse library workforce by providing professional pathways for young adults of color and elevate innovative and equitable library practices that more fully serve communities. Follow along as we capture the various ways in which libraries bloom, impacting the environment around them.
Libraries in Bloom
Ep 8: Examining Representation in Wind Band Music
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Libraries in Bloom
Meet Connor Bowman, a Library Associate in Youth Services at the Milwaukee Public Library in Wisconsin. For his graduate thesis, he used an equity model to audit a radio show named Wind and Rhythm. Connor was interested in understanding what was being programmed at concerts, specifically within wind band music, and the amount of cultural/racial representation featured. Tune into this podcast episode with Connor Bowman, where he discusses his thesis findings and path to music librarianship.