Aug 4, 2021 01:17 pm BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has fired its principal flutist, months after distancing itself from her social media posts that questioned the safety of the coronavirus vaccines, the efficacy of face masks and the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The orchestra offered only the broadest outline of their decision to dismiss Emily Skala, but their statement suggests there were multiple violations of multiple policies. Leaked workplace emails from Skala also had come under scrutiny. BSO President and CEO Peter Kjome said the musician was fired under the progressive discipline policy agreed to with the Musicians’ Association of Metropolitan Baltimore.