ICSOM REPORT 2022

Founded in 1962, the International Conference of Symphonic and Orchestral Musicians promotes a better and more rewarding livelihood for the skilled orchestral performer and to enrich the cultural life of our society. ICSOM represents over 4,000 musicians from 53 major symphony orchestras throughout the United States, and is a player conference of the American Federation of Musicians. One of the missions of ICSOM is to facilitate communication among its member orchestras and among all members of the greater musical community, offering support and assistance wherever needed. Our website is designed to assist in that communication, with the complete archive of ICSOM’s newsletter Senza Sordino, links to our member orchestras, and other current and historical information. ICSOM celebrates the great history of symphonic music, but prepares for an even greater future through advocacy for the livelihood of our members, and for a thriving future for symphonic music and the arts in America.

The following reports were delivered at the ICSOM 2022 conference. They are reprinted here with permission:

• Chair Meredith Snow
• President Paul Austin (report plus accompanying slide show)