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


How to Summon an Orchestra Board by Saying 'Accountability' Three Times in the Mirror in the Dark
A Satirical Overture and a witty prelude to our very serious guide on surviving retaliation after filing a grievance.

Katie A. Berglof
Dec 27, 2025


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
Apr 28, 2025


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...

Katie A. Berglof
Aug 18, 2024


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.

Katie A. Berglof
Jul 4, 2024
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