Creating a more Inclusive classical music : study of the English orchestral workforce and the current routes to joining it : Literature review

This literature review looks at a range of material about who works in, and trains for, the classical music workforce. It examines what we currently know about the presence and absence of particular groups in the population, and what is known about the experiences of and pathways which different groups take through their training and working lives. It maps some of the key knowledge contributors in this area, looks at what kinds of research and data production are being undertaken and identifies key arguments in the current literature. This review focuses on literature from the UK (though there are some key references from elsewhere), from academic and other sources, including work undertaken by music sector organisations and consultants.