DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Empyrean Percussion and Empyrean Performing Arts Association are committed to creating the best possible learning and educational experiences available in the marching arts. We recognize that in order to make this a reality, we must constantly work to create the most diverse, equitable and inclusive organization possible. We want the voices of our creative team, technical staff and collaborators in our projects to reflect the broad range of backgrounds and experiences of our performers and audience members. Additionally, we want the creative voices in our work to reflect the time and place that we live in.
Everyone benefits from a diverse learning/workplace environment and the sharing of differences in ideas, experiences, and beliefs. Dimensions of diversity include, but are not limited to, sex, race, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, intellectual and physical ability, sexual orientation, income, socio-economic class, faith and non-faith beliefs, religion, political affiliation, ideology, educational background, linguistic background, family or marital status, military experience, and geographic identity.
Positions as performers, staff members and volunteers are equal opportunity for all who wish to be a part of our organization and we will make all reasonable accommodations to help anyone with desire and passion to be involved.
Everyone benefits from a diverse learning/workplace environment and the sharing of differences in ideas, experiences, and beliefs. Dimensions of diversity include, but are not limited to, sex, race, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, intellectual and physical ability, sexual orientation, income, socio-economic class, faith and non-faith beliefs, religion, political affiliation, ideology, educational background, linguistic background, family or marital status, military experience, and geographic identity.
Positions as performers, staff members and volunteers are equal opportunity for all who wish to be a part of our organization and we will make all reasonable accommodations to help anyone with desire and passion to be involved.
DIVERSITY
Being a part of both the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia areas, we are surrounded by a wide variety of different cultures, ideas, and people. Empyrean Percussion is continually striving to embody these differences by supporting and protecting the diversity of our staff, of our members and in the programming we create.
EQUITY
Empyrean Percussion believes that equity goes hand-in-hand with accessibility of the arts and bringing the experience of marching arts to all corners of our communities. We recognize that we do not all start from the same place because advantages and barriers exist and we are actively seeking to correct that imbalance. Through efforts like making audition materials free and available to all, we are working to ensure that anyone who spends time with our organization can grow, contribute, and develop.
INCLUSION
Empyrean Percussion is dedicated to giving power and a platform to all of the voices of our staff and members. By shaping our creative voice in tandem with the individuals who bring our organization to life, we hope to inspire audience members who see themselves in the creators and performers we celebrate.
Empyrean Percussion requires students, staff, and volunteers to respect the individual intersection of experiences and characteristics in our community and activity. If you witness or experience an act that undermines these commitments to diversity, equity, access, or inclusion at Empyrean Percussion, please approach a staff member or director in person or by email.
