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From Powdered Wigs to Protests: Short Stories, Essays, and Memoirs Unmasking Symphony Orchestra Culture

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How Hazing Shapes the Gatekeeping and Political Culture in Classical Music

How Hazing Shapes the Gatekeeping and Political Culture in Classical Music

How Hazing Shapes the Gatekeeping and Political Culture in Classical Music

Music Schools & Conservatories

Katie A. Berglof

Sep 28

Love Transcends Borders

Love Transcends Borders

Love Transcends Borders

Personal Narrative

Katie A. Berglof

Sep 5

Does the AFM Need Fairer Hiring for Freelance Musicians

Does the AFM Need Fairer Hiring for Freelance Musicians

Fixing the Call: Does the AFM Need a Fairer Hiring System for Freelance Musicians?

Freelancing Classical Musicians

Katie A. Berglof

Aug 19

Gergiev and Netrebko: Icons of a Weaponized Culture

Gergiev and Netrebko: Icons of a Weaponized Culture

Gergiev and Netrebko: Icons of a Weaponized Culture

Power Corruption in Classical Music

Katie A. Berglof

Jul 21

Classical Musician's Emergency Resource Guide

Classical Musician's Emergency Resource Guide

Emergency Resource Guide for Classical Musicians in Financial Need

Musician Resources

Katie A. Berglof

Jul 16

Guide for Classical Musicians Facing Cyberbullying

Guide for Classical Musicians Facing Cyberbullying

A Guide for Classical Musicians Facing Online Threats, Harassment, and Cyberbullying

Musician Resources

Katie A. Berglof

Jul 4

An Early History of Exploitation in the High Arts

An Early History of Exploitation in the High Arts

An Early History of Exploitation in Ballet, Opera, Theatre, and Orchestras

Orchestra Misconduct

Katie A. Berglof

Jul 4

From Podium to Propagandist: Gergiev’s Role in Putin’s Empire

From Podium to Propagandist: Gergiev’s Role in Putin’s Empire

From Podium to Propagandist: Gergiev’s Role in Putin’s Empire

Power Corruption in Classical Music

Katie A. Berglof

Jun 24

When Women Uphold Misogyny in Classical Music Culture

When Women Uphold Misogyny in Classical Music Culture

When Women Uphold Misogyny in Classical Music Culture

Gender Discrimination & Bias

Katie A. Berglof

Jun 12

Withdrawing Support from Coalition of Musicians for Ethical Change

Withdrawing Support from Coalition of Musicians for Ethical Change

Withdrawing Support from CMEC: Civility Without Accountability Isn’t Advocacy

Institutional Controversy

Katie A. Berglof

Jun 5

An Open Letter to Froydis Ree Wekre Followers and the Brass Community at Large

An Open Letter to Froydis Ree Wekre Followers and the Brass Community at Large

An Open Letter to Froydis Ree Wekre Followers and the Brass Community at Large

Gender Discrimination & Bias

Katie A. Berglof

May 31

Beyond the Stage: The NEA Crisis and American Orchestras

Beyond the Stage: The NEA Crisis and American Orchestras

Beyond the Stage: The NEA Crisis and American Orchestras

Orchestra Funding & Philanthropy

Katie A. Berglof

May 4

Classical Musicians Rights Explained

Classical Musicians Rights Explained

Classical Musicians Guide to Knowing Your Rights!

Musicians Unions, Labor Laws, HR

Katie A. Berglof

Apr 28

Trump’s Kennedy Center Coup: A Symphony of Boos, Bureaucracy, and Bafflingly Bad Decisions

Trump’s Kennedy Center Coup: A Symphony of Boos, Bureaucracy, and Bafflingly Bad Decisions

Trump’s Kennedy Center Coup: A Symphony of Boos, Bureaucracy, and Bafflingly Bad Decisions

Institutional Controversy

Katie A. Berglof

Mar 15

Loyalty or Fear? Kalmar's Return to The Oregon Symphony Reopens Old Wounds

Loyalty or Fear? Kalmar's Return to The Oregon Symphony Reopens Old Wounds

Loyalty or Fear? Kalmar's Return to The Oregon Symphony Reopens Old Wounds

Institutional Controversy

Katie A. Berglof

Mar 9

Petition the Houston Symphony

Petition the Houston Symphony

Petitioning The Houston Symphony: A Call for Safety & Equal Opportunity in Orchestras

Institutional Controversy

Katie A. Berglof

Mar 9

Jonathan Carney’s Career Wasn’t Built on Merit—It Was Built on the BSO's Shielding of His Misconduct

Jonathan Carney’s Career Wasn’t Built on Merit—It Was Built on the BSO's Shielding of His Misconduct

Jonathan Carney’s Career Wasn’t Built on Merit—It Was Built on the BSO's Shielding of His Misconduct

Orchestra Misconduct

Katie A. Berglof

Jan 30

Arts Administrators, It’s Time to Unionize: Here’s Why

Arts Administrators, It’s Time to Unionize: Here’s Why

Arts Administrators, It’s Time to Unionize: Here’s Why

Arts Administration

Katie A. Berglof

Jan 6

El Sistema’s Cultural Politics and What Orchestras Can Learn from It

El Sistema’s Cultural Politics and What Orchestras Can Learn from It

El Sistema’s Cultural Politics and What Orchestras Can Learn from It

Power Corruption in Classical Music

Katie A. Berglof

Jan 5

Katie Berglof speaks out about Classical Music Industry Toxic Culture and Loophole Practices and Policies

Katie Berglof speaks out about Classical Music Industry Toxic Culture and Loophole Practices and Policies

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

Whistleblower Retaliation

Katie A. Berglof

Jan 2

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