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Currently Browsing: October, 2013
The Mystery of the Titanic Musicians’ Plaque
President's Report
This month, we’re pleased to present in Allegro a story that’s stranger than fiction. It’s the story of a bronze plaque that Local 802 commissioned over 100 years ago from a well-known artist. The plaque was created to honor the
‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas’
Photo Op: Musicians in the studio
It sounds better when it’s union! Local 802 musicians recently recorded the soundtrack to “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” a live show that has previously appeared at Madison Square Garden. The session was done under a union contract, and the
The money-go-round
Musicians, Big Tech and piracy
The fight against music piracy has often been a battle waged against regular people. “Don’t pirate!” we’re supposed to tell our kids. Yes, it’s absolutely true that individuals shouldn’t pirate music, but now we know that piracy is more than
Want to play percussion on Broadway?
Students learn the ropes from Local 802 musicians
Want to play percussion on Broadway? The New York University Percussion Studies Program, under the direction of Local 802 member Jonathan Haas, recently hosted the seventh annual Broadway Percussion Seminar and Summit, an event which brings together an array of
Broadway Bound
Kids learn the magic of live music at a summer theatre camp
Kids whose dream is to perform on Broadway have their own special camp every summer. Since 2010, Local 802 has hosted Inside Broadway’s Broadway Boot Camp. This year, the week-long camp – provided free of charge to the participants –
How will Obamacare affect you?
Question: Everyone’s talking about the Affordable Care Act, but how will “Obamacare” affect those in the arts and entertainment community? Answer: Affordable health insurance options should increase immensely over the next year. Did you know that: People who make $15,800/year
Telling it like it is
An interview with Julie Landsman
Julie Landsman found her dream job – and now she’s happy to pass along her hard-won knowledge to the next generation Julie Landsman, a member of Local 802 since 1972, is one of the most distinguished French hornists and teachers
Titanic Mystery
Musicians & Heroes
“If you were performing on an ocean liner and suddenly the ship hit an iceberg and began to sink, would you keep playing? As many know, that’s the story of what the musicians on the Titanic did just over 101
Lost and Found
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
On the Almanac Trail
Performing union songs across the heartland of America
A month later, it almost seems like it never happened. But for 32 days this summer, I hit the road with fellow AFM member Rik Palieri, singing for unions and union people at 23 concerts in 15 states. This self-organized
Reading, writing and rhythm
Creative teaching gigs now available for musicians and other artists
Do you want to use your music to enrich the lives of public school children – while getting paid? Here’s some news: the Actors Fund has come up with a very creative way for musicians and other artists to do
The Musicians’ Voice
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
Memories of Dizzy Gillespie
Each Oct. 21, we honor the memory of legendary trumpeter John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie on his birthday. Below, jazz master Jimmy Owens gives us his reminiscences. It was always a pleasure and a learning experience when I was around Dizzy.
A tribute to Marian McPartland
The grand matriarch of jazz piano, Marian McPartland, died on Aug. 20 at the age of 95. It was a sad if inevitable moment. Despite her advanced age, it was hard to imagine that Mrs. McPartland could actually die some
Sousaphones
Poetry
I’m sitting in the chair next to Lester, the only other tuba in the high school band, who will be killed at the hands of his brother three years hence. The crime of the year, it’ll be all over
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 because of a recommendation from a wonderful Broadway player. I know that the union will be a great place to interact with other musicians in all playing areas. I left a successful career as a
Executive Board Minutes
June 11, 2013 - July 9,2013
NOTE: The Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 Meeting called to order at 11:07 a.m. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cutler, Dougherty,
Your mind needs practice, too
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
October ’13
The media has been filled lately with tributes to Marian McPartland, who passed away on Aug. 20 at the age of 95. Marian was a dear friend, who gave me my first steady job in New York in 1954