PROTESTRA | Orchestra | Social Justice | United States
Beth Holub
Description: PROTESTRA’s purpose is to educate the public about current social justice issues through the context of classical music.
TAKING A STAND SHOULD BE THE STANDARD. ABOUT OUR STORY First assembled in 2017 and formally incorporated in 2020, PROTESTRA (protest + orchestra) is a volunteer-run orchestra and 501(c)(3) organization that bridges the divide between advocacy and classical music. 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 rela
Additionally, PROTESTRA maintains a robust social media presence , creating and sharing original content and resources with 8,000+ followers across multiple platforms.
NEWS & EVENTS Live from New York: Michelle Rofrano Article by Jonathan Shia for Cero Magazine Photography by Maru Teppei "This past February, on a clear but chilly Sunday, guests with tickets to Protestra 's latest concert received an urgent email just hours before showtime with a schedule and venue change. Frozen pipes had flooded the original location, leaving Michelle Rofrano, the orchestra’s founder and music director, barely enough time to secure a new spot to present the program of Barber, Tchaikovsk
PROTESTRA | Orchestra | Social Justice | United States
Beth Holub