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


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
Jun 5


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
May 31


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.

Katie A. Berglof
Jan 30


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."

Katie A. Berglof
Jan 2
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