Call for Board Members

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New Muses Project (NMP) is pleased to announce a call for candidates to be considered for our Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to contribute during an exciting time for our organization as we develop a new three-year strategic Plan and Budget with an emphasis on expanding our web platform and live programming to both reflect our mission and maintain financial sustainability.

About New Muses Project

New Muses Project is a classical music initiative that builds an innovative new way of approaching composers and their music. Driven by the need to redress biases against composers of historically marginalized identities, we propose curiosity as a critical orientation toward performance, education, and scholarship. Our flagship web recommendation system introduces our users to new composers based on those they already love, so that listeners become a driver for justice through the joy of discovery. Beyond expanding this platform, additional projects include organizing performances and events, conducting musicological research, and publishing transcriptions and recordings of never-heard-before music..

Why serve on the NMP Board of Directors?

By getting involved with New Muses Project, you’ll have the opportunity to directly support social justice work in classical music at this critical moment in today’s arts landscape. Serving on the Board is also an invaluable opportunity for personal and professional development, as well as a chance to connect more deeply with musicians, scholars, classical music lovers, and other members of the field.

Who we’re looking for

NMP is looking for community members with varied skill sets, perspectives, and backgrounds to help NMP execute its strategic vision and contribute their expertise to grow our capacity and impact. We thrive on passion for advocacy and commitment to tackling social justice issues within Western classical music. BIPOC, women, trans and non-binary people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent candidates, and those with disabilities are especially encouraged.

What we’re looking for

While all members of the community with an interest in serving NMP are encouraged to apply, we are particularly interested in candidates who have background and experience in one or more of the following key areas:

1. Strategic partnerships and community engagement

   We’re looking for Board candidates who bring enthusiasm, a strategic mindset, and the ability to effectively communicate NMP’s mission to help us develop partnerships with organizations nationwide. Experience or connections with performing ensembles not required, but advantageous.

2. Marketing and communications

   We’re looking for Board members with marketing and communications expertise to help us increase our reach within and beyond the classical music community.

3. Financial sustainability

   We are seeking candidates with financial acumen to partner with our new Treasurer, with a view to help NMP increase the organization’s long-term financial and operational sustainability. We are also seeking applications for a new Treasurer on our Board—let us know if you’re interested!

What’s expected of NMP Board members?

NMP Board of Directors are expected to attend 2-4 online annual board meetings to discuss key governance issues. Once appointed, NMP Board members serve a two-year term.

Although not a working board, appointed members may also dedicate some of their willing time or resources working on organizational projects, based on their expertise and interest.

What’s the nomination process?

To be considered, please reach out to us at hello@newmusesproject.com with a short description of yourself and background, and any relevant links. If you believe someone you know would be a qualified candidate, please feel free to send us an email to nominate them. We will then schedule a call to get to know you better. We are hoping for our inaugural class to start by January 2027 to join us for the new year.

Any questions?

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at hello@newmusesproject.com.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply or hope that you will refer someone you think would be a qualified candidate.

Thank you for being a part of NMP!

Gloria Yin, Co-Founder and Executive Director
Carter Miller, Lead Musicologist and Secretary