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PROTESTRA orchestra concert Muslim Ban Protest

TAKING A STAND
SHOULD BE THE STANDARD.

PROTESTRA (protest + orchestra) bridges the divide between advocacy and classical music through grassroots orchestral benefit concerts.

Our new vision for classical music prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, representation, and accessibility.

ABOUT
PROTESTRA orchestra concert Muslim Ban Protest

OUR STORY

First assembled in 2017 and formally incorporated in 2020, PROTESTRA is a volunteer-run orchestra and 501(c)(3) organization. PROTESTRA’s grassroots orchestral benefit concerts inspire activism by contextualizing classical music performance through multimedia education, and turn voluntary audience donations into targeted support for mission- and policy-driven groups related to the concerts’ themes. PROTESTRA prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, representation, and accessibility in both its hiring and programming practices. Additionally, PROTESTRA maintains a robust social media presence, creating and sharing original content and resources with 8,000+ followers across multiple platforms.

TREATMENTS
NEWS & EVENTS

Join us on March 1 for
Protestra 2025: Presidential Transition Protest

This benefit concert will raise vital funds and awareness for The New York Immigration Coalition.

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GET INVOLVED

We'd love to hear from you. Whether you are a like-minded musician looking to get involved, an activist group interested in partnering with us, or just like what we're doing and want to support our mission.

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