Allegro
Currently Browsing: June, 2011
Live Music Now!
President's Report
Local 802 recently joined forces wit the Council for Living Music, which commissioned a survey of Broadway audiences. We now have hard data to support our claim that the public wants more live music, not less. Above, one page of
Why We Care
Recording Vice President's Report
By holding the line with ‘Priscilla’ now, we’re protecting audiences in the future A few weeks ago Local 802, in cooperation with the Council for Living Music, launched our Save Live Music On Broadway campaign. We urge those of you
Keeping It Positive
Don Batchelder stays cool while staying focused
In a city full of excellent musicians, how does one stand apart as exceptional? A lot has to do with keeping a positive attitude, if you ask Don Batchelder, who holds the principal trumpet chair in the Stamford Symphony Orchestra,
‘Borscht Belt’ Memories
Road trip through the 'Jewish Alps' to check out 802's new territory
THEN AND NOW: Grossinger’s, the famous Catskills hotel (above) in its heyday. Local 802 recently received jurisdiction over this area, which has a new crop of venues, such as the Bethel Woods amphitheater (below), near the site of the original
Which Way the Wind Blows
What instrument should kids learn first?
It’s a recorder vs. pennywhistle smackdown! When Allegro ran a recent piece on the value of teaching pennywhistles to kids, we didn’t imagine that it would open up a debate on this topic, yet the decision about what instrument kids
Fashion Police
Can your boss tell you what to wear?
Harvey Mars is counsel to Local 802. Legal questions from members are welcome. E-mail them to JurMars566@aol.com. Harvey Mars’s previous articles in this series are archived at www.HarveyMarsAttorney.com. (Click on “Publications & Articles” from the top menu.) Nothing here or
Money on Our Mind
Financial planning in good times - and bad
Financial planning is a vital function of our lives, in both good times and bad. Planning procedures may vary with changes in the economy or in your life, but the process of – and the need for – financial planning
Do You Lead a Cluttered Life?
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
Musician’s 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
‘Why we joined the union’
Daniel Rein Sivan Magen Adam Podd Joana Miranda Jen Herman Tiffany Hall Aleks Karjaka I am a pianist, conductor and composer, and I recently moved to New York City from London to pursue a career on Broadway. I’m currently working
Bill Crow’s Band Room
Ed Berger posted on the internet a part of an interview he did with trumpeter Joe Wilder. They were talking about his travels through the South with Lucky Millinder’s band, which was integrated at the time. Joe said, “One time,