Allegro
Currently Browsing: November, 2010
President’s Report
Keeping it Live
Our new live music campaign is ready to roll here in New York City. But in Detroit, why doesn’t management value its musicians? As musicians, we already know about the joy and beauty of live music. It’s why we’re musicians
The Future Looks Brighter
AFM President Ray Hair honored at RMA-NY open meeting
From left: Lanny Paykin, Juliet Haffner, Roger Blanc, Ray Hair, Tino Gagliardi, Phil Ayling and John O’Connor. Photo: Walter Karling AFM President Ray Hair was given a very enthusiastic welcome on Sept. 29 at an open house presented by the
Film Industry in NY Gets a Boost
The state announces a post-production tax credit for the first time
I’ve got good news and bad news. First the bad news. In early August, lawmakers approved the final piece of the 2010-2011 state budget. While it closed a $9.2 billion budget gap through 90 percent spending cuts and 10 percent
Our Bottom Line: ‘Cautiously Hopeful’
Financial Vice-President's Report
I’m pleased to report that Local 802 did see some improvement in our income for the first half of 2010. The improvement – though slight – is welcome. The income which dropped precipitously in the last half of 2009 has
Union Makes Gain, But Challenges Remain
Controller's Report
For the six month period ending June 30, 2010, Local 802 realized a gain of $160,911, compared with a loss of $17,124 during the prior year. The audited financial statements for the six- month period appear in this issue of
The Future of the Music Biz
Andy Scwartz at the summit. Should you give away your music or try to sell it? The Future of Music Coalition tackles the tough questions at its annual summit The 10th Future of Music Policy Summit held in early October
Yes, We Still Can!
A Local 802 rep attends the Oct. 2 rally in D.C. and finds hope for change Yes, we still can! That was the message of the One Nation rally that took place on Oct. 2 in Washington, D.C. It was
Playing It On the Fly
A conversation with Charles Tolliver
Photo: John Abbott Charles Tolliver is one of the seminal hard bop trumpeters of that music’s golden age, the 1960’s and 1970’s. He’s also a prolific composer and arranger, and has been teaching at the New School for over 15
Achtung!
Local 802 musicians add spirit to German-American Parade
From left, Greg Thymius, Stan Kurtis, Bobby Shankin, Carl Schickler, Tom Kirchmer, Tony Gorruso, Ralph Olsen and Greg Utzig. All photos: Walter Karling. They weren’t dressed in lederhosen, but Local 802’s musicians provided live music for the 53rd annual Steuben
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. E-mail letters to Allegro@Local802afm.org or write to Allegro, Local 802, 322 West 48th
Are You Grateful?
Musicians' Assistance Program
The office of the Musicians’ Assistance Program is your one-stop shop for musicians’ health. We offer counseling – both one-on-one and in groups – as well as information on all kinds of social services, including health insurance, food stamps and
‘Why we joined the union’
Stephanie Mitchell Dina Pruzhansky Carlos Pavan Justin Hornback Mike McGinnis Ming Kwong Daniel Bennett Why did I join Local 802? It all began with a jazz vocal class I took on 48th Street. My goal is to use the beautiful
Buddy Morrow: An Inspiring Trombonist
Reminiscences
I first heard Buddy Morrow on radio broadcasts of his records when I was a teenager (and beginning trombonist) back in Kansas in the early 1950’s. Even then, before I was trombonist enough myself to make authoritative judgments, I (like
Executive Board Minutes
August 10, 2010 - August 31, 2010
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010 Meeting called to order at 11:08 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Babich, Burridge, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach, Olcott, Schwartz, Sharman. It was moved and seconded to approve
Bill Crow’s Band Room
Larry Benz spends his summers in Santa Fe. Since he likes to work on cars, he has become a member of a sports car club that meets every Tuesday noon at the Santa Fe Bar and Grill. He says it