"Defund the police? Impossible!" they cried as they defunded education, healthcare, social security, welfare, planned parenthood, public transit...

Breaking news: we didn’t fix systemic racism over the weekend. Read the #BlackintheIvory tweets for a stark, raw look at what your Black academic friends go through, and let’s stand up for them and call bullshit when we see it happen. #BlackLivesMatter

"Do the work so that you can be the truth".

Thanks, Canadian Music Centre BC, for featuring me in the 'Unaccompanied' video series! I played "Still" by Dorothy Chang: a reflective, questioning work that feels fitting for the reckoning our world is facing right now. vimeo.com/426575068

A reminder that if you're navigating a big decision, you might find this list of reflection questions helpful :) docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Hey Twitter, I'm based in #Glasgow, Scotland now! I don't recommend moving during a pandemic, but I'm still thrilled to be here and out of quarantine. Any socially-distanced tips for exploration?

The 6 month mark in any sustained crisis is always difficult. We have all adjusted to this "new normal", but might now feel like we're running out of steam. Yet, at best, we are only 1/3 the way through this marathon. How can we keep going? THREAD /x

Next up in the #BBCInstrumentalSessions series are the BBC Oboes, with an exquisite recording of ‘Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring’ by #Bach 🎶 Performed by Oboists from BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus BBC Philharmonic Orchestra BBC Concert Orchestra BBC NOW and arranged by @lenny_sayers - enjoy!👏 BBC Radio 3

"People of privilege should advocate for and help build an antiracist society, but they do not get to dictate how the antiracist society is built." Read more from John Hong on ICIYL! buff.ly/38hoL5b

me when i go more than one mile from my own apartment

(6) Remember: Practice is not an exercise. It is where you define yourself to yourself. It is good to have a weird day and have someplace to put all of that. If you are running from yourself when you are practicing, you’ll get nowhere.

YES New York Philharmonic. This is what representation can look like throughout a season: ✨all genders in composers, soloists, conductors ✨artists of color programmed alongside white known warhorses, not in a separate concert ✨new works, old works, living composers nyphil.org/~/media/pdfs/n…

Thrilled to spot Nevis Ensemble riding past on my Glasgow Canal Co-op run this morning! Hope to catch a performance soon 🚲

Hey oboists, if you're looking for a summer project, may I suggest the "Collision Etudes" by Alyssa Morris? Just bought my copy and they're an absolute joy! (Available from TrevCo or @JuneEmersonWM in the UK) trevcomusic.com/products/morri…

Very welcome news for Scotland!!

Looking forward to attending the IDRS virtual symposium this week! #IDRStogether

NOW LIVE! The Scottish Classical Music Green Guide is out now! A free guide written by over 30 orchestras, ensembles, festivals and musicians, it includes tips on how to reduce carbon emissions in all aspects of our work. 🌎🌿 Check it out here: creativecarbonscotland.com/scottish-class…

Our woodwind team have had a busy day teaching primary pupils about all the different wind instruments they can learn with the music service. They sneaked in some fantastic tunes to listen to as well and a surprise performance from some of our woodwind pupils!!! 🤩🎷🎼