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Currently Browsing: December, 2012
FREE CONCERT!
Enjoy a free concert by the Local 802 Senior Concert Orchestra on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (between West 94th Street and West 95th Street). Musical director David Gilbert will conduct a program including
A Year of Hope and Challenge
President's Report
Let me begin this report by expressing my and our administration’s hope that you and your friends and family have fully recovered from Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath. If you still need assistance, please contact the office of our
Taking it to the street
Local 802 members pound the pavement for Obama in Pennsylvania
Sometimes you have to pound the pavement to get results. On Election Day, a dozen Local 802 members got on a bus to Philadelphia to knock on doors and turn out the vote for President Obama. Here’s what a
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
Which side are you on?
Musicians were caught in a non-union squeeze between two employers, each of whom refused to talk with Local 802
NOTE: Numinous Music is on our Unfair List. For details, click HERE. A funny thing happened on the way to the Local 802 Club Room a few weeks ago. While investigating a complaint by a member regarding a non-union orchestra
Numinous Music is on the Local 802 Unfair List
On Oct. 23, 2012, the Local 802 Executive Board unanimously voted to place Numinous Music on the Local 802 Unfair List. Local 802 members may not play for Numinous Music without risking penalties. Below is an explanation of the
Who cares about orchestras?
Financial Vice President's Report
Who cares about orchestras? Who wants them to survive, and who doesn’t? Who has “skin in the game” and who is just pretending? As one observes the national landscape of orchestra contract negotiations, those are probably just the first questions.
‘Can you please turn it down!’ Your right to practice in your apartment
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
‘How do you get a gig in this town?’
Every day the staff in the Theatre Department is asked, "How do you get a job in this town?" The answer? Network! Local 802 has hosted an annual Meet and Greet for participants in the New York Musical Theatre Festival
Our friend in the Senate
Newly-elected state senator Brad Hoylman cares about live music, organized labor and music education. What's not to like?
Brad M. Hoylman is the newly-elected New York State Senator for the 27th district, which includes Lincoln Center, Local 802’s neighborhood and a major swath of Manhattan. He was endorsed by his predecessor, Senator Tom Duane, as well as Local
Bob Cranshaw’s Heart and Soul
At 80, the master bassist still swings hard and gives back all he can
The phone rings in Local 802’s Jazz Department. A mellow baritone comes on the line, thrumming with laughter and positive energy. “All right!” the voice calls out. It’s the immediately recognizable signature greeting of Bob Cranshaw. The vibe is contagious,
The sound of Christmas
Musicians at Work
Radio City Music Hall is alive with the sound of Local 802 musicians performing the annual Christmas Spectacular show with the Rockettes. Musicians play up to six shows a day for nine weeks in this intense holiday gig. Pictured here
A soulful journey
The amazing life of Sam Marder
Musicians who perform with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular orchestra year after year are guaranteed a few things: There will be long days, the Rockettes will kick high, and you’ll get to work with some of the best musicians in
Piracy, profit & music
Guest Commentary
Music piracy is a worldwide issue. Recently, the German equivalent of ASCAP and BMI caused a public controversy when it insisted on a pay-per-click fee for German musicians when their copyrighted musical content was viewed on YouTube. The performance
‘A society that treats its artists like this is worthless’
Sven Regener is a German musician and writer living in Berlin. Below, Regener argues that musicians should not be afraid or ashamed to demand copyright protections. For background, see Marc Ribot’s story here. The reason we make contracts or enter
Executive Board Minutes
September 4, 2012 - September 11, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Meeting called to order at 11:03 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman. It was moved and seconded to approve the
‘Why we joined the union’
I come from a family of musicians who have always belonged to the union – in fact my father served as a union officer for most of his career. In recent years I’ve moved back and forth between NYC and
Got the holiday blues? We have some ideas…
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
December ’12
Band Room
Louise Sims has an unusual wood carving on her living room wall. She told me that Zoot had carved it from an interesting piece of wood he found. He brought the piece of wood home, saying, "I think I see
Resources for fighting discrimination complaints
Federal Agency: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: www.EEOC.gov State/City agencies: New York City Commission on Human Rights: www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/home.html New York State Division of Human Rights: www.dhr.ny.gov/ New Jersey Division on Civil Rights: www.state.nj.us/lps/dcr/filing.html Local 802: (212) 245-4802. Ask for the