Allegro
Currently Browsing: May, 2008
The Color of Money is Blonde
Blondes may have more fun, but both blonde and brunette musicians are enjoying their recent trips to the Local 802 recording checks window. Why? Musicians who played in “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” will earn at least $166,962 in wages beyond
President’s Report
The Special Situation Dilemma
UPDATEAs Allegro went to press, the producers of “Cry-Baby” withdrew their request for Special Situation status. See box below article. Last month Allegro ran an article about the Lincoln Center Theatre production of “South Pacific” currently performing with an orchestra of 30.
A Musical Meeting of East and West
Touring North Korea
Michelle Kim, assistant concertmaster with the New York Philharmonic, works with a young student at the Pyongyang Conservatory of Music. All photos by David Finlayson. As the New York Philharmonic’s recent tour to Asia approached, there was considerable nervous anticipation
A Jog in the Forbidden City
Touring North Korea
Photos by David Finlayson Peter Kenote, violist in the New York Philharmonic, may be the only American who has ever jogged through the streets of Pyongyang and seen a street’s-eye perspective of this “forbidden city.” The weather was in the
NY Phil Korean Tour Feedback
Touring North Korea
Maestro Lorin Maazel (center) with members of the New York Philharmonic at the Pyongyang airport in North Korea. Photo by David Finlayson. As a member of the New York Philharmonic, what did the North Korea tour mean to you? I definitely
Retirement at Risk
Organizing Matters
May is Labor History Month. In that context it is appropriate for this column to point out some important measures of what the struggle by unions has produced and contrast those events with the current economic landscape. In the 1950’s
Union Makes Net Gain in 2007
Financial Vice-President's Report
I am pleased to report that Local 802 finished the year with a net gain at the end of 2007. This positive year-end position was far from a slam dunk in that the interruption of work on Broadway during the
Controller’s Report
In my last column in Allegro, I noted the challenges that we faced in 2007. During 2007, we filled many open positions. We incurred legal expenses of $332,000 due to Broadway negotiations, which were $68,000 over budget but contributed to
May is Labor History Month!
2008 Events & Exhibitions
EXHIBITIONS What Work Looks Like Bread and Roses 3l0 West 43rd St., NYC 10036. May 1 – May 30. Weekdays 8 a.m. – 8 p.m Multi-media exhibition: paintings, photos, sculptures, & other art (& a workers cabaret) done by union
Singing History
Labor History Month
Charlie King and Anne Feeney are two of labor’s modern troubadors. They are inspired by those who came before them. Pete Seeger reminds us that people have been making up songs to get the work done since time immemorial: sea
Managing the Ups and Downs of the Music Business
MusiCares, in partnership with The Actors’ Fund of America and the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 802’s Members’ Assistance Program is sponsoring a joint program entitled “Managing the Ups and Downs of the Music Business”. The program will consist
Remembering a Hero for Workers’ Rights
Labor History Month
We will remember! Labor history is often ignored or forgotten by mainstream media and school systems alike. In this essay, Marisa Friedman takes us on a journey to explore the life of Lucy Parsons, an inspirational activist and important figure in the
Music and the Labor Movement
Labor History Month
From left, Claire Maida, Eugene Hamond, Pat Logan and Barbara Bailey singing at this year’s commemoration. Photo by Bave Sanders. MUSIC HISTORY: Each year, UNITE HERE remembers the 148 victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, which was the largest industrial
Some Blogger Called Me a Jerk!
…but can I sue him for libel?
They say the Internet is the great equalizer. Anyone with a computer, regardless of who they are, may access and post information on it and potentially reach a worldwide audience. It is in a sense the greatest democratic platform we
Recording Spotlight
NEW PBS SERIES BEING DONE UNDER UNION CONTRACT The path-breaking PBS music series “Soundstage” is once again being produced, and all programs will be done under union contracts. In mid-April, Local 802 and the AFM signed HD Ready, Ltd., the
Why Did You Join the Union?
From time to time, as space permits, Allegro will spotlight some new or readmitted members. I am a sax player and lead a jazz quartet called Seeker. I also play in many of the rehearsal big bands around town. My main
The Musician’s Voice
The Musicians’ Voice is an open forum for discussion about the state of union affairs. The letters published here do not necessarily express the views of Local 802. Letters must be 300 words or less. Send them to Allegro, c/o Local
Executive Board Minutes
March 11, 2008 - March 18th, 2008
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008 Meeting called to order at 11:10 a.m. Present: Recording Vice President Dennison, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Executive Board members Burridge, Fein, Giannini, Johansen, Rizzo, Roach, Schaffner and Jazz Advisory Committee Liaison Owens. President Landolfi excused on
Breaktime Answers
Crossword and Sight-Sing Challenge
SIGHT-SING CHALLENGE:Theme from “Mission: Impossible” CROSSWORD PUZZLE: Across 1- Abusers of ignorant oil SOTS 5- Entangled AFOUL 10- Tools for Sosa BATS 14- Overseas currency EURO 15- Like Thor NORSE 16- Met feature ARIA 17- Powerful sports figure CZAR 18- A
Bill Crow’s Band Room
Buddy DeFranco was interviewed by Steve Voce a couple of years ago. Steve recently posted the transcript on the internet. Here are two stories from it that I like: “When I was with Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Shavers was in the