A Pledge to Equity

We, the board, staff, and members of Cantate, declare racism in any degree to be abhorrent and unacceptable. We recognize that racism and colonialism have contributed to continuing injury and injustice in our nation. We acknowledge that racism remains part of the fabric of the classical music world, and we pledge to combat it through all the means at our disposal—the music we make, the musicians who perform it, the venues in which we perform, and the organizations with which we partner.

Cantate seeks to maintain an equitable, safe, and welcoming environment for all who
participate in its various activities and functions. We welcome musicians and volunteers of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and creeds, and strive to create an inclusive and creatively stimulating community. Therefore, discrimination and harassment of any nature will not be tolerated within Cantate.