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History of Feminism

daligirl519

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6. I'm a professional violinist. . .

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Mon Jun 2, 2014, 08:13 PM

Jun 2014

And started playing orchestral auditions in the early 90's. I have never experienced anything but blind auditions. One of my female teachers used to talk about the bad old days. She also instructed me to never wear heels to an audition. It's a sure giveaway, even behind the screen.

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Orchestrating Impartiality: The Impact of "Blind" Auditions on Female Musicians [View all] redqueen Jun 2014 OP

It's nice to see an occupation attempt to "right" the sufrommich Jun 2014 #1

It would go a long way toward diversifying the workplace. redqueen Jun 2014 #3

Wow -- those are amazing stats theHandpuppet Jun 2014 #2

Forwarding this to my daughter. progressoid Jun 2014 #4

Bear with me ,please. : ) Leme Jun 2014 #5

I'm a professional violinist. . . daligirl519 Jun 2014 #6

k and r-knew this a long time ago, but it is very good to bring it to everyone's attention. niyad Jun 2014 #7

Blind submissions to scientific symposia have also increased the number of femaie authors n/t eridani Jun 2014 #8