Programming being one of the most powerful tools an orchestra can use to empathize, represent, and contribute to their community, I decided to study the last eight years of programming of the New York Philharmonic. I settled on studying NYPhil’s programming firstly because of its influential power in the classical music environment, its worldwide leadership and acclaim. Secondly, well, because it’s my backyard orchestra. After going through almost 800 pieces, the result, I must say, was not surprising, although no less hurtful.