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Canned Music? No Way!
President's Report
Say no to taped music! Musicians leafleted the March 13 performance of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, which now has the dubious distinction of being the forst resident company in one of Lincoln Center’s “big three” theatres to perform without
A call to music professors
Professors at the jazz program at the New School University have allowed Local 802 reps to come into classes and talk about what it means to be a member of the union. Every year, large numbers of music students leave
Music’s Disappearing Act
We must fight canned music at Lincoln Center
Musicians, union officials and Local 802 supporters came out to Lincoln Center to protest the use of canned music at the Paul Taylor Dance Company.Photo: Walter Karling Canned music at Lincoln Center? Can this be true? Unfortunately, yes. As
Play for What You’re Worth
Financial Vice President's Report
When you get called to play a gig, are you paid what you’re worth? We want to make sure the answer is yes, because there is a problem slowly spreading through the classical scene in New York City. The good
Taking it to the streets
Jazz musicians and supporters rallied for justice outside the jazz clubs on March 1. Photo: Samantha Grace Lewis The sound of solidarity is sweet. Thanks to everyone who joined our recent Justice for Jazz Artists rally. Supporters and jazz luminaries
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
Jay-Z concert goes union
After months of hype surrounding Jay Z’s first concert in New York City in 2012, the Brooklyn native’s two-night stand at Carnegie Hall was undoubtedly the hottest ticket in town. The show, which served as a fundraiser for the United
Your music on the radio
Local 802 is forming its own internet radio station and is inviting music submissions at this time. Above, a screen shot of the radio station of AFM Local 47 (Los Angeles). Local 802 will be using the same Web site,
As the Crow flies
Bill Crow looks back on a life of surprises, serendipity and plenty of laughter… Photo: Ed Berger Bill Crow sits across the table, his eyes twinkling. He’s got stories to tell, and as he probes his memory, he maintains the
All in the family
A father-daughter music team keeps the music flowing
Paul Adamy Julia Adamy How many daughters can say that they sub for their dad on Broadway? Paul and Julia Adamy are Local 802 members and professional bass players who both continue to learn from each other. Allegro recently caught
Live from the Apollo
The Apollo Theater, which has for more than 15 years featured a band of Local 802 members for its Amateur Night program, recently ratified a successor agreement. In addition to wage increases and commensurate increases in benefits, the three-year contract
‘I can deduct CD production, right?’
Recently, there has been an explosion in independent recordings, often made at a musician’s own expense on digital home recording equipment we could have only dreamed of 20 or 30 years ago. Consequently, every March and April, as my firm
Unlikely heroes
Remembering the bandsmen on the Titanic
Heroism in music takes many forms. The political heroism of a Sibelius or a Toscanini. Marian Anderson’s heroism of the spirit. The heroism of innovation: Bach, Richard Wagner, Charles Ives, Stravinsky. The quiet heroism of vocal coaches, chorus members and
Rock and recycling
'American Idiot' gets smart
Carmel Dean I’ve always loved recycling. Call me weird, call me a typical Virgo, but ever since I was a little kid I’ve actually taken quite a bit of pleasure in sorting plastics from paper, glass from cans and bottle
An organizer’s journey
Organizing Matters
Bennett M. Baruch is the director of organizing and supervisor of the union’s single engagement department. If you’re playing a job where you feel disrespected or know that you aren’t being paid fairly, contact Bennett at (212) 245-4802, ext. 141
‘Under Duress’
Legal Corner
Harvey Mars is counsel to Local 802. Legal questions from members are welcome. E-mail them to HsmLaborLaw@HarveyMarsAttorney.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
Can getting better sleep make you a better musician?
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, housing, food stamps
‘Why we joined the union’
Matt Oestreicher Sarah Brett England Adam Forman Justin Rothberg Paul Won Jin Cho Josh Ortiz Andy Karl Mark Van Ziegler I joined local 802 because now I’m back in New York playing keyboards and guitar in the house band at
Executive Board Minutes
January 24, 2012 - February 28, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Meeting called to order at 11:05 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle. It was moved and seconded to
Bill Crow’s Band Room
When William Zinn was playing in the band at the Concord Hotel in the Catskills, Eddie Fisher was the headline performer. At the start of the show, Fisher introduced his mother, who was sitting in the front row of a