Allegro
Currently Browsing: January, 2016
Goals and Accomplishments
President's Report
Happy New Year to all! As I write these words, I’m in Tokyo at a meeting of the International Federation of Musicians, hosted by the Musicians’ Union of Japan, where we’re discussing, among other things, fair remuneration to musicians when
New website helps musicians find resources for education opportunities
It’s a new year – a time to begin, start over, refresh and renew. In this spirit, the Council for Living Music is proud to announce the launch of its new web site: CouncilForLivingMusic.org. The site contains fresh content about
The Past and the Future at Local 802
Financial Vice President's Report
Happy new year! I welcome all Local 802 members to 2016, which is the 92nd year of Local 802’s existence. We are alive and kicking, with a solid balance sheet for a labor union. We’re doing very well. We continue,
The union comes through for musicians
The union helps you get paid better! A few months ago, Local 802 received calls from musicians about three shows at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Long Island conducted by Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops Orchestra.
The Word is Out
The word is out! The show Real Enemies, featuring Local 802 member Darcy James Argue’s band Secret Society, was a breakout hit. Part of the 2015 BAM Next Wave Festival, Real Enemies was a multi-media investigation of America’s fascination with
A New Year and New Visions
Recording Vice President's Report
Andy Schwartz is the recording vice president of Local 802 and the supervisor of the union’s organizing, jazz and single engagement departments. Contact him at aschwartz@local802afm.org or (212) 245-4802, ext. 110. This is my first column writing to you as
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
Mary Whitaker Case Goes to Court
Here's what you can do...
As many know, Local 802 member Mary Whitaker was murdered on Aug. 20, 2014 at her home in Chautauqua, New York. She was only 61 when she was killed and she had been a member since 1976. (Search the Allegro
Announcing the New York Jazzharmonic
Bassist Ron Wasserman forms a new ensemble and does the right thing by making sure his band members are covered by a Local 802 union contract
After 33 years of being an active member of Local 802, I now find myself in the position of being both a member of the union and a signatory employer. I recently signed an agreement with Local 802 so that
Stop the Free Riders
The Supreme Court is about to consider a case that may make labor history - and not in a way that's fair to union members
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
New Year, New Officers
Photo Feature
The Local 802 holiday party included the official swearing-in of Local 802 officers Tino Gagliardi, Tom Olcott and Andy Schwartz, and a goodbye to outgoing Recording Vice President John O’Connor. Live music and good cheer provided the perfect atmosphere to
An Inside Look at Playing Percussion on Broadway
Students get key advice from Local 802 musicians
How do you play percussion on Broadway? The New York University Percussion Studies Program, under the direction of Jonathan Haas, hosted this year’s ninth annual Broadway Percussion Seminar, an event which brings together an array of renowned Broadway percussionists and
Play Ball!
The Local 802 softball teams played their hearts out this season. As usual, we competed in the Performing Artists Softball League, and 12-team league composed exclusively of Broadway unions and other entertainment professionals in New York City. To get information
Sibelius changes its pricing model to require monthly fee
Composers ask: will other notation programs do the same?
Trumpeter Richie Vitale is a member of Local 802 and a user of Sibelius. Contact him at www.richievitale.com. The notation program Sibelius is changing its pricing model. Instead of buying it and owning it, it is changing to a subscription
Reaching Out
Photo Feature
A recent free concert of Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Hunter College helped young people discover the creative ways that composers interpret nature through music. In a concert co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund, the orchestra presented Haydn’s Symphony
Live from Local 802!
The 48th Street Big Band
The Local 802 Club Room was swinging in December with the music of the 48th Street Big Band, directed by Roger Rhodes and Glen Daum, featuring arrangements from the Al Porcino collection. The show was a benefit for the Local
Executive Board Minutes
August 11, 2015 - September 8, 2015
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 Meeting called to order at 11:08 a.m. Present: President Gagliardi, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Bond. Minutes from August 4, 2015 reviewed. It was moved
Bylaw Amendments
The following two bylaw amendments will be introduced at the Feb. 10 membership meeting. Words that are struck through indicate deleted language. Words that are underlined indicate added or new language. 1. ARTICLE VI: ELECTIONS. NEW SECTION 2. In the
‘Why we joined the union’
After seven years away, I moved back to New York last year. I joined Local 802 because I want to be a part of the local musical community. My musical goal is to play all the types of music New
January ’16
Where the New York University Law Center now stands on Washington Square South, there used to be a joint called the Open Door. It was just a neighborhood bar, but it had a small bandstand on which various jazz groups
The Power of Music
Music touches all souls. Recently, Local 802 member Svjetlana Kabalin (flute) led her Sylvan Winds ensemble in a performance at the 74th Street Residence Senior Center to the delight of the audience. The job, which was covered under a Local