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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

$21,000 raised through Music in Action: A Concert for Aid!

On June 29, 2024 PROTESTRA held Music in Action: A Concert for Aid, a benefit concert to support organizations providing emergency relief to civilians affected in Gaza. Thanks to our generous supporters, enthusiastic audience, and the power of art and collective music-making, we met and exceeded our goal of $20,000 for direct aid to Gaza facilitated through two incredible charities, Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) and Anera.​​​

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