Allegro
Currently Browsing: May, 2015
Labor History is Right Now
President's Report
May is Labor History Month, so it’s appropriate that I begin by talking about Local 802’s involvement in the rally for a $15 minimum wage that took place on April 15. This movement started in New York City in 2012
Music recording included in state tax incentive program
Along with Assembly Member Joe Lentol (D-Brooklyn), and a coalition called New York is Music, Local 802 spent the last few months advocating for the inclusion in the budget of the Music Production Tax Credit, a $25 million state program
Local 802 makes a $400,000 gain
Financial Vice President's Report
Every year, the Local 802 officers and the controller meet several times to create our budget. We always consider many factors. The most important are: 1) our best assessment of the state of the business and projected dues revenues; 2)
Broadway’s success helped Local 802’s bottom line
Controller's Report
For the 12-month period ended December 31, 2014, Local 802 realized a gain of $408,073. The audited financial statements for this period appear in the printed issue. The Statement of Activities reflects an increase in total revenue of $438,019. There
Let’s Dream Big!
Organizing Matters
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon
Singing for Justice
Notes on the endurance of the American labor song movement
If you look up “Solidarity Forever” on Wikipedia, you will learn that the famous labor song – perhaps the most famous of labor songs anywhere in the world other than “The Internationale” – was written a hundred years ago by
‘It’s all about the music’
A conversation with Met concertmaster David Chan
Violinist David Chan, a member of Local 802 since 1999, is the concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and an active soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. Mr. Chan first gained international recognition when, at the age of 17, he won
A free and open internet?
In a big decision, the FCC opens the door to net neutrality
Imagine going to a car dealership and being given the following choice. For a nominal fee you can purchase a car that has a maximum speed of only 30 miles an hour. However, a car with a top speed of
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
The incredible New York Pops
Photo Spread
The New York Pops was founded by Skitch Henderson in 1983 with a mission to create greater public awareness and appreciation of America’s rich musical heritage through presentation of concerts and education programs of the highest quality. Musicians who perform
Live music brings joy to senior center
Music is a powerful connector that can have a positive impact on the mental and physical well-being of older adults. That’s why the Music Performance Trust Fund, the National Council on Aging and the Film Fund are teaming up to
A tribute to my friends
Given the fact that we all have friends who die, it is easy to be affected by the syndrome called Annually Growing Elderly (“AGE,” for short). In the last few years, I have been hit very hard with many of
Remembering Emile Charlap
Emile Charlap, 96, a member of Local 802 since 1940, died on March 22. He was a contractor for 50 years and was also a trumpeter, copyist and arranger. Mr. Charlap had been Dizzy Gillespie’s copyist and close friend. He
Executive Board Minutes
February 24, 2015
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Meeting called to order at 11:11 a.m. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Bond. Minutes
Can anger be a useful tool?
Musician's Assistance Program
Anger is one of the hardest emotions to get right. Many of us are either too angry or too afraid to express our anger. Is there a “perfect” amount of anger that we should strive for – not too much