Mission
Crossing Borders Music is a multicultural organization of color that shares the stories and music of those whose voices are suppressed because of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, other identity, or related trauma. We do this through free, accessible performances in community spaces in service and affirmation of our communities and collaborators.
The mission of Crossing Borders Music is to use music to promote the dignity of people from all cultures.
Impact
Our work helps challenge stereotypes and preconceptions, affirms, and uplifts. When we hear audience members say our music defied their expectations or broadened their worldview, or that they felt their culture was affirmed and uplifted, we know we’re fulfilling our mission. Indeed, over 90% of our audience members last year reported having found something unexpected, having learned something, and either feeling that their own culture was affirmed and uplifted, or wanting to learn more about the featured culture. We reach over 10,000 people in person and online each year.
” I first met CBM when they released a call for scores for composers with disabilities. I had never seen a call for scores of this kind prior to this and I was thrilled to apply if only to applaud their important effort. To my shock, my quartet was selected and true to their word CBM supplied not only a live-streamed showcase of my work along with the work of other composers with disabilities, but also the single highest quality audio+video recording I have ever received from an ensemble (all during the height of COVID!). My work has been performed by many opera companies, university ensembles, and professional ensembles and no one has eclipsed the level of caring, attention to detail, and genuine financial+time investment in my music that CBMhad. Stunningly, each piece on the program was given that same level of care.” –
Karen Brown, composer, euphoniumist, didgeridoo player, and programmer.
“No words can express our gratitude for your love and devotion in promoting Haitian classical music to a much broader audience.” –
Gifrants and Marie-Elise Lebon on behalf of the Haitian Flag Day Celebration Committee
