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Currently Browsing: January, 2009
The Arts Mean Business
How investing in culture revs up our economic engines
IN THE LONG RUN “The deficit worriers have it all wrong. Under current conditions, there’s no trade-off between what’s good in the short run and what’s good for the long run; strong fiscal expansion would actually enhance the economy’s long-run
A New Agreement — and New Model — for the ACO
Robert Chausow and Carolyn Wenk-Goodman, members of the ACO. A new agreement has been reached between the American Composers Orchestra and Local 802. This agreement adheres to the same wages as the other major freelance orchestras. (See the Wage & Contract
President’s Report
Tough Times
Although the holiday season is upon us, the atmosphere is distinctly un-jolly. The stock market continues its gyrations, unemployment has begun to skyrocket and the call for a bailout for various segments of the economy continues. One can easily understand
Solid Gains in a New Contract
Local 802 member and saxophonist Sean Lyons helped organize theaching artists at Midori & Friends, winning a union contract. After five sessions and over a dozen hours at the negotiating table, Local 802 and Midori & Friends — an educational
Reading, Writing and Rhythm
Creative teaching gigs available to musicians and other artists
IN A NUTSHELL • Musicians and other artists can earn $154.97 per school day for subbing in the New York Public Schools. • The subbing is through a special program where you can use your music as part of your
Not Just for the Fun of It
Legal Corner
CAN YOU HELP? More than three years ago — on Nov. 2, 2005 — Local 802 won a $33,015 federal court judgment against Broadway producer Marty Bell and his company Chef’s Theatre Holdings for wages and benefits owed to musicians for work performed
Got Drugs?
To Your Health
We’ll all retire someday. For those of us without any other health insurance, Medicare will be a lifeline. Below, Allegro continues its series on the ins and outs of Medicare. This month: how Medicare’s drug benefit works. Did you know
The Musicians’ 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
Help! I Need a Wedding Band! Fast!
We’re not a booking agency, but from time to time, Local 802 receives requests for live music, mostly from the general public looking to hire musicians for weddings, private parties and corporate events. Sometimes we receive calls from other unions
The More Things Change…
What do the two pictures to the right have in common? Answer: both are examples of fake music. The photo on the bottom is from the front page of Allegro in February 1984. It shows “Sally,” a robot pianist and
Robot Recommendations
Your computer wants to know what you’re listening to
How would you like your computer to recommend music for you? That’s the latest trend, but is it good for consumers or musicians? Here are three quick examples of how computers are thinking for you. Warning: these will only make
Music and the Internet
Is there money waiting for you?
If you’re listening to the radio and you hear a tune that you played backup on, do you get any kind of royalty? The answer, for now, is a big, fat “no.” Only the copyright holder of a song —
How Can We Help You?
Musicians' Assistance Program
The New Year is here and with it comes the opportunity for a fresh start. Everyone likes a clean slate and the New Year shines a light on new beginnings and fresh opportunities. We’re all enthusiastic at the start of
Why did you join the union?
From time to time, as space permits, Allegro will spotlight some new or readmitted members. Joining Local 802 is a part of my musical goal in New York City. As a freelance violist, expanding and being part of the network is
Requiem
Henry Addler, drums Stanley Block, violin Louise Caso, guitar Jane Cochran, oboe Sol C. Consor, saxophone Gayle Dixon, violin/arranger Bill Gaffney, oboe Louis Guss, trumpet Tina Hafemeister, arranger/copyist Herbert Harris, percussion Lionel Kilberg, bass Alice McDaniel, violin Odetta, actress/guitar/vocalist Studs
Executive Board Minutes
November 10, 2008 - November 18, 2008
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Meeting called to order at 11:05 a.m. Present: President Landolfi, 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. Recording
Breaktime Answers
SIGHT-SINGING ANSWER: Fugue in C-minor from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1. (J.S. Bach) Across 1- Editor’s mark STET 5- Humid DAMP 9- It’s shaped like an F on basses HOLE 13- Pakistani talk URDU 14- Hold back DETER 15- Negative
Calendar Of Events
January 2009
Date Event Time Location 1/1 Thu. CLOSED: NEW YEAR’S DAY 1/2 Fri. CLOSED: DAY AFTER NEW YEAR’S 1/5 Mon. JAZZ FOUNDATION JAM SESSION 7:00 PM Club Room 1/7 Wed. THEATRE COMMITTEE* 5:15 PM Exec. Bd. Room
Bill Crow’s Band Room
When Larry Benz found out about the cabin that my wife and I have on Martha’s Vineyard, he sent me this story: “I grew up there, in Vineyard Haven, two houses down from the Episcopal church. In the 1950’s, Lennie