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Trump’s Kennedy Center Coup: A Symphony of Boos, Bureaucracy, and Bafflingly Bad Decisions
What began as a murmur of discontent towards Vice President J.D. Vance, swiftly crescendoed into a full-throated wall of Booing.
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Loyalty or Fear? Kalmar's Return to The Oregon Symphony Reopens Old Wounds
Questions arise about the motivations behind Kalmar's continued association with the Oregon Symphony: Is it rooted in loyalty or fear?
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Petitioning The Houston Symphony: A Call for Safety & Equal Opportunity in Orchestras
Is this the legacy that the Houston Symphony wishes to uphold? This letter is not just my voice—it echoes the disappointment...
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Jonathan Carney’s Career Wasn’t Built on Merit—It Was Built on the BSO's Shielding of His Misconduct
Carney’s misconduct wasn’t an open secret—it was a documented fact. Artistic legacy means nothing if built on the backs of silenced victims.
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Arts Administrators, It’s Time to Unionize: Here’s Why
While musicians frequently unionize, orchestra and arts administrators rarely do, though they should. It's inevitable. Here's why...
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El Sistema’s Cultural Politics and What Orchestras Can Learn from It
El Sistema’s entanglement with political agendas has only deepened the erosion of its founding values. What began as a movement of hope...
Katie Berglof
Standing Up for Integrity in Classical Music — Why I Left the Seattle Symphony, Spoke Up About Alex Klein, and Supported the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Investigation
"This isn’t just about one individual—it’s about dismantling a culture that allows abuse to persist in classical music institutions."
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You're Not a Dumpster Fire: Dealing with Catastrophic Thinking in Music
They’re the sneaky little thoughts that pop up when you flub an entrance and think, "Should I abandon music and open a taco truck instead?"
Katie Berglof
A Defense Fund for Musician Advocates & Victims of Harassment
The Courage Over Silence Defense Fund supports classical musicians—survivors, whistleblowers, & advocates facing harassment.
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Wagner: Swiped Left on by Literally Everyone
Wagner’s ghost tweeted late last night. “One day, someone will appreciate me…maybe after they finish their avocado toast."
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Classical Musician Financial Tips now Catchier than a Haydn Rondo in Duple Meter
Financial literacy is important to classical musicians. We're here to make it as fun as a flash mob playing Beethoven in a food court!
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Orchestras on Tour: A Call for Accountability and Safer Practices in the Classical Music Industry
A testimony raises critical issues on accountability, safety, and the culture of orchestras, particularly during international tours.
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Muted Voices: Unions Failing to Support Classical Musicians
Holding musicians' unions accountable for failing victims of sexual harassment or misconduct involves a combination of internal reforms...
Chief Editor
The Hidden Curriculum: The Untold Story of Music Professors’ Babysitting & Personal Exploits
“Can I ask you a favor?” they begin. Before you know it, you’ve agreed to babysit their child while they attend a “very important” concert.
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The Podium Posse: When Abusive Conductors Throw Shade (and Maybe a Music Stand) at the Orchestra
Let’s explore the terrain of conductor tantrums—where the line between artistic passion and outright abuse is as thin as a violin string.
