When Women Uphold Misogyny in Classical Music Culture
Most women don’t wake up one day and decide to defend abusers. It’s subtler than that. It starts with what we’re taught to value: Be nice. Be likable. Don’t cause trouble. Don't be that woman. Be grateful for opportunities. Protect your mentor’s reputation. Play the game. And it starts early—sometimes in music school, sometimes in church, sometimes around the dinner table. We learn, little by little, that proximity to male power offers protection.
Katie A. Berglof
Withdrawing Support from CMEC: Civility Without Accountability Isn’t Advocacy
I’ve watched the Coalition of Musicians for Ethical Change (CMEC) remain silent, deflect, and align with those protecting power over people. I once offered my support to CMEC. I can no longer do so in good conscience.
Katie A. Berglof
An Open Letter to Froydis Ree Wekre Followers and the Brass Community at Large
I’m in the trenches of social media this week engaging directly with influential figures in horn playing—on Facebook timelines and comment threads—where critical issues of discrimination, competition bias, and gender equity are often dismissed or distorted.
Katie A. Berglof
Beyond the Stage: The NEA Crisis and American Orchestras
Many orchestras have spent the last two decades trying to reverse the stereotype of elitism—to open their doors wider, to be more reflective of the communities they serve. NEA funding has often helped make that possible. When that funding disappears, it doesn't just take away money—it chips away at progress, access, equity. It forces orchestras into a narrower definition of success, one driven by revenue rather than mission.
Katie A. Berglof
Classical Musicians Guide to Knowing Your Rights!
It's essential to know your legal rights, your protections, and how to take action when lines are crossed, whether you're a freelance artist, orchestral musician, conservatory student, or professor.
Katie A. Berglof
