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Johnathan Nealy, left, learns how to play the violin as part of an initiative that aims to promote equity in classical music at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Johnathan Nealy, left, learns how to play the violin as part of an initiative that aims to promote equity in classical music at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Giovanni Vazquez plays the violin during a string orchestra rehearsal at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Giovanni Vazquez plays the violin during a string orchestra rehearsal at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

A string orchestra, part of an initiative to promote equity in classical music, rehearses at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

A string orchestra, part of an initiative to promote equity in classical music, rehearses at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Dwayne Burrell, assistant conductor, teaches while rehearsing with a string orchestra as part of a music program at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Dwayne Burrell, assistant conductor, teaches while rehearsing with a string orchestra as part of a music program at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Rev. Chineta Goodjoin, who has started a string orchestra to promote young musicians of color, poses for a portrait in the sanctuary of New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Rev. Chineta Goodjoin, who has started a string orchestra to promote young musicians of color, poses for a portrait in the sanctuary of New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Ebonie Vazquez, center, and Alejandro Vazquez, right, look at their son Giovanni Vazquez during an orchestra rehearsal at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Ebonie Vazquez, center, and Alejandro Vazquez, right, look at their son Giovanni Vazquez during an orchestra rehearsal at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Children play the violin as part of an initiative that aims to promote equity in classical music at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Children play the violin as part of an initiative that aims to promote equity in classical music at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Johnathan Nealy, left, learns how to play the violin as part of an initiative that aims to promote equity in classical music at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Johnathan Nealy, left, learns how to play the violin as part of an initiative that aims to promote equity in classical music at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

A string orchestra, part of an initiative to promote equity in classical music, rehearses at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

A string orchestra, part of an initiative to promote equity in classical music, rehearses at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

A string orchestra, part of an initiative to promote equity in classical music, poses for a group photo at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

A string orchestra, part of an initiative to promote equity in classical music, poses for a group photo at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

New Hope Presbyterian Church, a multiethnic congregation in Anaheim, Calif. has started a string orchestra to promote young musicians of color. The program doesn’t require auditions and is free to all participants. (AP Photo/William Liang)

New Hope Presbyterian Church, a multiethnic congregation in Anaheim, Calif. has started a string orchestra to promote young musicians of color. The program doesn’t require auditions and is free to all participants. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Leila Vazquez, left, plays foosball with her brother, Giovanni Vazquez before violin lessons at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Leila Vazquez, left, plays foosball with her brother, Giovanni Vazquez before violin lessons at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Michele Walker, right, watches her granddaughter, Leila Vazquez, left, and Johnathan Nealy, center, as they play violin as part of a string music program at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Michele Walker, right, watches her granddaughter, Leila Vazquez, left, and Johnathan Nealy, center, as they play violin as part of a string music program at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Johnathan Nealy plays the violin as part of a string music program at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Johnathan Nealy plays the violin as part of a string music program at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Giovanni Vazquez puts on his tie during a rehearsal for a secular orchestra hosted by the New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Giovanni Vazquez puts on his tie during a rehearsal for a secular orchestra hosted by the New Hope Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)