Allegro
Currently Browsing: February, 2018
Marching for Justice, Peace and Equality
President's Report
It was just over a year ago – on Jan. 20, 2017 – that Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States. Many of us have taken part in protests over the past 12 months about
Adding My Voice: A #MeToo Response
The following essay was submitted anonymously by a member of Local 802: I want to support Camille Thurman for coming forward and speaking her truth in the December issue of Allegro, and I would like to add my voice to
Local 802 Sexual Harassment Response and Reporting Procedure
Our Union takes allegations of sexual harassment and abuse extremely seriously, and we work every day to ensure that all musicians have the support they need to thrive. Sexual harassment and abuse are an unfortunate reality of the music industry,
Copyright Legislation, the NLRB and Legislation in 2018
Music & Politics
On a cold New Year’s Day, Mayor Bill de Blasio stood on the steps of City Hall and began his second term. Two days later, Gov. Cuomo delivered his State of the State address and a new New York City
Marching Together
The Women’s March on NYC brought together musicians, activists and New Yorkers of all kinds. Below are the thoughts of several Local 802 members about why they marched… We marched for women and all people. We marched for a more
‘If I Were a Musician’
RODNEYSE BICHOTTE Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte is a Democrat representing District 42, which includes the communities of Ditmas Park and Flatbush in Brooklyn. First elected in 2013, Assemblymember Bichotte is the first Haitian-American woman elected to office in New York City
‘We Draw No Color Line’
Local 802's record of standing up against racism
As we celebrate Black History Month this year, we gain insights – and perhaps some inspiration – from the union’s history. In 1939, Marian Anderson, one of the great opera singers of her decade, attempted to stage a concert at
Democrats must fight the new tax law
Member to Member
Like millions of other American workers, I am horrified by the tax law passed by the Republicans and I hope we can elect a Democratic congress this year. The Democratic Party must fight more effectively against the new tax law.
Jazz Steps Out: The Musical Spirit of Jazzmeia Horn
Jazzmeia Janea Horn strides on stage, radiant in a bright yellow head wrap and a stunning, wax print dress patterned with orange, red and yellow leaves. She’s about to perform on national television for the first time. It’s been quite
Cutting Edge
Katreese Barnes is always searching, always growing, and always staying on top
Not many musicians can say in one lifetime that they’ve sung background for Sting, played saxophone for D’Angelo, and served as the pianist and music director for “Saturday Night Live.” If you don’t know Katreese Barnes by name, you certainly
Showdown
The future of public sector unions is in the hands of the Supreme Court
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
The Next Generation is Here
The Broadway League finds that more young people are buying tickets to shows than ever before
Who actually attends a Broadway show? That’s the question that the Broadway League attempts to answer each year when it releases its annual demographics report. The latest report finds that more New Yorkers attended a Broadway show than in any
Sharing Their Gifts
MET Orchestra Musicians play a 'musical read-aloud' joined by special guest Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
Live music sounds best when it’s shared. In late January, members of the MET Orchestra were joined by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer at the New York Public Library’s Harry Belafonte Branch in Harlem to perform a free “Musical Read-Aloud”
Jazz Mentors Goes On the Road
Jazz Mentors went on the road last month and the result was another highly successful panel discussion, this time as part of the first annual Jazz Congress, a conference of presenters and musicians co-produced by Jazz Times magazine and Jazz
Creating Your Profile is Easier Than Ever
Local 802's new referral site
It’s like making your own website for FREE! Local 802’s new online musician referral directory at www.NewYorkMusicians.com gives you the opportunity to create or enhance your digital presence. Promote your services on two different profile pages. Create an individual
Executive Board Minutes
October 3, 2017
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017 Meeting called to order at 11:05 a.m. by President Gagliardi. Present: Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Dougherty, Garnett, Hyde, Namkung, Sharman, Suttmann. Minutes from September 26, 2017 reviewed. Executive Board
The Musicians’ Voice
Write to Allegro, Local 802, 322 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036, or send by e-mail contact form. Letters must be no more than 300 words. COMMENT ON THE PENSION FUND This 86-year-old has been receiving the same never-increasing
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 to connect with other like-minded musicians in New York and contribute to the thriving arts scene here. I’ll be graduating with my DMA soon, so now is a good time to join. My passion is playing
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 after I was hired as the associate conductor/keys 2 player for the second national tour of “Jersey Boys.” I’m currently traveling North America with a dynamic group of performers, crew members and management. My favorite thing
‘Why we joined the union’
I am proud to say that I am now a member of Local 802. My musical friends have described how they’ve benefited over the years from their association with the union – including being listed in the Local 802 directory
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 because I had the amazingly fortunate opportunity to sub on the Broadway show “Dear Evan Hansen.” I love to make music that inspires people as well as incites progress and radical change for social justice through
‘Why we joined the union’
I moved back to NYC in January 2017 after playing trombone in the show band on a short cruise ship contract. Before that, I had a full-time non-music career for eight years. I had been playing professionally on the side
‘Why we joined the union’
I originally joined Local 802 when I moved to NYC from Boston, after another musician recommended I sign up. At the time, I had few connections but knew I wanted to be a part of the diverse and exciting musical
The Band Room
February '18
This note from Local 802 member Sarah Seiver was published in the New York Times “Metropolitan Diary” in December: Dear Diary, When I was born, my brother thought I looked like a doll. He nicknamed me Dolly. It stuck. My