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

    A graph depicting the gender split in American conductors

    12. On the podium

    Raman then looked in more detail at each section of the orchestra, starting with the conductor. It will probably come as no surprise to anyone that this role is dominated by men. Marin Alsop is the only woman to hold the post of music director at one of these orchestras, and men still dominate overall, in such roles as guest conductor, principal conductor.

    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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