Nia Franklin

thumb Nia Imani Franklin (born July 27, 1993) is an American composer and beauty pageant titleholder. In June 2018, she was crowned Miss New York 2018. Quotes I use my Compose Her initiative to shine light on more women in music. This issue is extremely cogent to me because I have witnessed a lack of diversity in the classical music industry, which spans from my years as an undergrad to a graduate, and even now as a professional. I’ve created an online community through our social media platforms where women can communicate and find like-minded women in the music industry. Additionally, I started a virtual Masterclass series where I teach the basics of music composition. Stay tuned for more opportunities that we will be offering. I decided to become a composer while I was a sophomore in high school, and it has been a very rewarding journey. I had an incredible experience with my professor at The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He encouraged me to draw from my musical background in Gospel, Soul, R&B, and Jazz genres, which heavily influenced me. By contrast, the goal of Compose Her is to recognize and promote the advancement of ALL women regardless of race, creed, sexuality, national origin, or religion. At the same time, Compose Her does not discount male composers; in fact, I personally have tutored and worked alongside my male counterparts. With that being said, against the backdrop of the current music political landscape, I still believe there is a long way to go for Black women composers, in particular. I create conversations about equity by illuminating the names and profiles of female composers who are rising stars and currently forerunners and leaders in the field of music composition. When speaking to school administrations specifically, I make sure I communicate the disproportionate rarity of female composers in the field I work. I also encourage students—especially female students—to know they are not alone, thereby inspiring them to strive and to contribute to an inclusive arena of music that moves positively toward a more heterogeneous diversity. 5 Questions to Nia Imani Franklin (Founder, Compose Her);By Tracy Monaghan on Oct 14, 2020 External links Category:Beauty pageant winners from the United States Category:Composers from the United States Category:Living people Category:1993 births Category:Women from the United States Category:Women born in the 1990s Category:African Americans