# Weston Sprott

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MET Orchestra Trombonist Weston Sprott

MET Orchestra Trombonist and Dean of the Preparatory Division of The Juilliard School, Weston Sprott joins the pod and talks about his career, diversity and inclusion in Classical Music, LeBron, Lakers, Rockets and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

BWAC S2E5- Weston Sprott - Applications of Antiracism in the Arts

Five months ago, I asked BWAC podcast guest Weston Sprott a question which then fascinated me but today returns with the urgency of a coming storm – “How can we apply antiracist principles to the world of classical music?”. As the interview unfolds, Weston Sprott, Dean of the Juilliard Preparatory …

American Orchestras Grapple With Lack of Diversity

Ethnic diversity remains a troublesome question for American orchestras. Just over four percent of their musicians are African-American and Latino, according to the League of American Orchestras, and when it comes to orchestra boards and CEOs, the numbers are even starker: only one percent. Ethnic …

Season Two Trailer: Rising Stars Podcast Season 2 Debuts on June 24th

Welcome to the second season with a new group of outstanding brass professionals, including Weston Sprott, Kiku Collins, Dr. Steph Frye-Clark, Ken Thompkins, Jen Montone, Donna Yoo, Micky Wrobleski, and more.  Find us on your favorite podcast platform and hit that "Subscribe" button;  interviews st…

Weston Sprott - Trombonist, Dean, and Visionary

Weston began his trailblazing career when he was  selected to become a member of New York's Metropolitan Opera Orchestra at the age of 22. He has continued to evolve and grow into a "force of nature" as a devoted administrator and music educator as well as enrich the lives of others through his spe…

Ep. 50: A Map to Making Music (Ft. Anthony McGill & Weston Sprott)

In this episode, Jose speaks to clarinetist Anthony McGill and trombonist Weston Sprott, who also run Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program (MAP). The program is designed to recruit students from underrepresented communities in an effort to increase diversity in classical music. To celebrate the pr…

Opus 232 - The Arena Stage (feat. Hana Sharif)

Loki Karuna returns after a month-long hiatus to offer words of encouragement to those dealing with difficult times, to share his conversation with Hana S. Sharif, Artistic Director of the Arena Stage, and to unpack the concept of "running from your karma".  The Arena Stage Hana S. Sharif Introduc…

LE 344: Cultivating Talent: Why Free Music Programs Matter with Weston Sprott

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The Necessary Ingredient -- Featuring Tenor Lawrence Brownlee

In this episode of Black Music Seen, tenor Lawrence Brownlee joins Weston Sprott and Shea Scruggs for an unfiltered conversation about the real work behind a lasting career in classical music. From singing in church to performing leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera, Brownlee reflects on the lo…

Informal Conversations to Sustained Advocacy with Weston Sprott and Shea Scruggs

Following our conversation with Lawrence Brownlee, this episode centers on Weston Sprott and Shea Scruggs — founding members of the Black Orchestral Network — for a deeper look at how BON began and what it means to build something that lasts. What started as informal conversations among friends ev…