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    13 graphs that show the alarming gender inequality in US orchestras today

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    In the keyboard (which could include piano, harpsichord, pianoforte or celeste for example) section, the split is exactly 50/50. Unlike the percussion section…

    1. Image 1: A graph depicting the gender split in US orchestras
    2. Image 2: A graph depicting the gender split in US orchestras
    3. Image 3: A graph depicting the gender split in strings
    4. Image 4: A graph depicting the gender split in woodwind
    5. Image 5: A graph depicting the gender split in brass sections
    6. Image 6: A graph depicting the gender split in percussion and keyboard sections
    7. Image 7: A graph depicting the gender split of concertmasters
    8. Image 8: A graph depicting the gender split in string sections and string leaders
    9. Image 9: A graph depicting the gender split in American woodwind sections and woodwind leader roles
    10. Image 10: A graph depicting the gender split in American brass sections and leaders 13 images

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