Allegro
Currently Browsing: September, 2011
New Contracts to Announce
President's Report
The Met Opera Orchestra recently clinched a new contract. Earlier this summer, the opera toured Japan (above). See Duncan Patton’s story about the tour in this issue. We achieved deals with the Met Opera and with Radio City. Plus, we’re
The Beat Goes On
Member to Member
“The Wrecking Crew” is a new documentary about the top studio musicians in L.A. who created more classic grooves than you can imagine. Above, Carol Kaye and Bill Pittman. Most musicians know that the made-for-TV rock group The Monkees didn’t
On Tour in Japan
A welcome party for the Met Opera, upon arrival in Japan. Photo: Jeehae Lee Three months after Japan’s most powerful earthquake changed the country forever, the Met Opera was performing there… The Metropolitan Opera traveled to Japan in June for
Are the Arts a Luxury?
Of course not – but it’s time the city woke up and realized it When times are bad, teachers and the arts make easy targets. True to form, New York City has indeed cut spending on education during this recession.
A Story That Needs to Be Told
Organizing Matters
Sometimes, it’s necessary to take a deep breath, look back, and say “What happened?” In June, we learned that the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas was canceling its upcoming season and suspending operations. This came after musicians had spent months
Are You Experienced?
Actors' Fund looking for entertainers over 60 for new study
Do you live near Local 802 and are you over 60? The Actors Fund will soon be conducting a survey of experienced entertainers living in the neighborhoods of Clinton/Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea. These neighborhoods have historically been home to people
Play Ball!
Local 802 softball team makes it to the playoffs
All Photos: Walter Karling This year, Local 802 sponsored two teams. Pictured is the union’s morning team. Back row, from left: Jim Robinson, Rod Kinter, Seneca Black, Todd Montgomery, Marc Rosenthal, Dave Olsen, Shawn Andrew and Joe Barati. Front row:
Divide and Conquer
Legal Corner
Can an employer bypass the AFM and negotiate directly with a local? 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.
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
Negotiation and You
Musicians' Assistance Program
If you get a bill from the doctor, do you have to pay all of it? Maybe not… The office of the Musicians’ Assistance Program is your one-stop shop for musicians’ health. We offer counseling – both one-on-one and in
Remembering Joe Madding
Joe Madding (1920-2011) A true musician and entertainer has passed. Joe Madding, 91, a drummer, banjo player, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist, died on July 23. He had joined Local 802 in 1953. Joe, whose first nickname was Buddy, was born in
‘Why we joined the union’
Phil Coiro Mary Helen Rowen Jonathan Monro David Cerullo Chris Reza Josh Schmidt I am a drummer/percussionist and I just closed the national tour of “A Chorus Line.” I joined Local 802 because it’s time: I have been on tour
Executive Board Minutes
May 3, 2011 - May 17, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Meeting called to order at 11:10 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Roach, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan. It was moved and seconded
Bill Crow’s Band Room
William Zinn sent me a musical story from his youth. When he was 15 years old, living with his parents in the Bronx, they were visited by Zinn’s uncle, the timpanist of the Cleveland Symphony, Harry Miller. Their three-bedroom apartment