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Local 802 Election Results
PRESIDENT TINO GAGLIARDI: 933 ETHAN FEIN: 722 FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT JAY BLUMENTHAL: 944 RECORDING VICE PRESIDENT JOHN O’CONNOR: 924 BILL DENNISON: 704 EXECUTIVE BOARD (9) BUD BURRIDGE: 986 ANDY SCHWARTZ: 986 TOM OLCOTT: 981 MARTHA HYDE: 948 GAIL KRUVAND: 893
Good Morning, Vietnam!
First-hand account of NY Philharmonic's historic tour
Photos by David Finlayson below article When Allegro first asked me to write about the recent New York Philharmonic trip to Hanoi, the parallels to last year’s North Korean adventure were immediately apparent: two foreign wars, two divided Asian countries
‘Tony n’ Tina’ Tries to Divorce Local 802
Musicians fight back, winning a contract
“Tony n’ Tina” musicians feel the union spirit. From left, Alden Terry, Tony Ventura, Sharon Kenny and Ray Grappone. Photo by Walter Karling. The wedding is back on! Local 802 has successfully settled a dispute with the new producers of
President’s Report
Pain or Gain? Short Term vs. Long Term Thinking
Now that I have been serving as president of Local 802 for almost three years, I’ve developed a few opinions about the state of our union. It’s easy to place the blame for our conflicts on the events of the
‘This Is About Respect’
What's at stake with the union's jazz campaign
‘Had the jazz community known more about pension, I’m sure that the legends – like Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson and Betty Carter – might have lived longer and better.’ In an open letter, bassist Bob Cranshaw spells out
LOCAL 802 HOLIDAY PARTY
Click for flyer Members and friends are invited to Local 802’s annual holiday party on Wednesday, December 16, starting at 5 p.m. at the union. Make a donation and win a prize! Join us for refreshments, live music and holiday
Getting Noticed: New Ideas for the Musican’s Résumé
My inbox receives a continual stream of junk mail that assures me that the one thing that is most lacking in my life is the condition of my resume, and that, if I will only pay them $29.99 a month,
The Musicians’ Voice
The Musicians’ Voice is an open forum for discussion about the state of union affairs. The letters here do not necessarily express the views of Local 802. Letters must be 300 words or less. Send them to Allegro, c/o Local
Looking for Housing?
How does $635 a month sound to you?
Are you a single musician looking for housing? We have some news! There’s a terrific new affordable housing opportunity for single adults who work in performing arts and entertainment. Studio apartments in the brand-new facility known as Schermerhorn House, in
He Said, She Said
Unions enjoy free speech during a labor dispute
During many labor disputes, tempers and emotions run high on both sides of the fence. Rhetoric exchanged between labor and management often becomes imbued with heated invective and hyperbole. Unfortunately, this renders the situation ripe for defamation claims. Fortunately, however,
Before You Hit Bottom, Make a Change Now
Musicians' Assistance Program
Last month’s article looked at the signs that point to the possibility of an alcohol abuse problem. This month, we are addressing behavior modification and the avoidance of possible dangerous situations. During the holidays, we are inevitably faced with additional
Do the Right Thing
Union officers must learn how to manage finances
Being a Union officer carries with it important duties and responsibilities. One has only to briefly glance at the Local 802 constitution and bylaws to see the numerous obligations elected officers are sworn to uphold. These responsibilities are neither facile
Quick Notes
Union wins $8K for musicians Recently, Local 802 settled a long-standing grievance with Mostly Mozart. The dispute centered on a nonunion recording used for a public art work commissioned by the Mostly Mozart Festival. The settlement agreement provides for proper
‘Why We Joined the Union’
I rejoined Local 802 because I was hired to play “Ragtime.” My musical goal is to have a nice run of the show and visit friends from my previous shows in New York. I live in Bethesda, Maryland, and last
Executive Board Minutes
October 6, 2009 - October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Meeting called to order at 11:15 a.m. Present: Recording Vice President Dennison, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Executive Board members Burridge, Fein, Giannini, Johansen, Norrell, Rizzo, Roach, Schwartz and Jazz Advisory Committee Liaison Owens. President Landolfi excused
Calendar Of Events
December 2009
Offices will close for business at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 & remain closed through Friday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will close for business at 2:00pm Thursday, December 31th 2009 & remain closed through Friday,
Local 802’s 2010 Holiday Schedule
The union offices will be closed on the following holidays: Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 18 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 15 Presidents’ Day Monday, May 31 Memorial Day (observed) Friday, July 5 Independence
Bill Crow’s Band Room
Years ago, Josh Siegel was playing English horn with the American Symphony Orchestra on a tour backing a rock show by Rick Wakeman and his crew. Josh says the orchestra’s function was to sit there in their tuxes and provide