I often talk about the inevitability of change. As a community of musicians working in an ever-changing industry, we must both drive change and adapt to it. It’s vital to the success and power of our union to develop an

Do you use LS-1 contracts? ALL LS-1 CONTRACTS AND CHECKS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JAN. 15, 2020 FOR THE BENEFIT PERIOD THAT BEGINS MARCH 1, 2020 PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT NOW! ONLY teaching (private and institutional) or solo, live engagements

MUSICIANS AT WORK Musicians in the Stamford Symphony, who are covered by a Local 802 contract, recently opened their new season. Allegro photographer Walter Karling was granted access to a rehearsal and took the photos below.  

Greetings members of Local 802! I am so pleased to share with you my perspective on the exciting intersection of music, entertainment and labor. First, the fun stuff. As national executive director of the American Guild of Musical Artists, I

The best teachers draw out of you what you didn’t realize was possible. With the warmth of a family member or with the aloofness and drive of a team coach, a great teacher can guide you to finding your own

I first met Murray Rothstein when I was in my early 20s. We spent five summers playing together in the Mac Pollack Orchestra at a Catskill resort, and I learned so much from him during that time – not only

A union is not some faraway, stand-alone entity – it is the sum of its members and the qualities, interests and commitment to collective power they bring to it. That is why I am honored to join Local 802, a

Union laws in this country disfavor unions – but a new bill in Congress could change that. As many union members already know, the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor-Management Relations Act are the primary federal laws that guide

There are all sorts of mental training strategies and methods available for performing artists. These include meditation, biofeedback, visualization, neuro-linguistic programming, hypnosis, autogenic training and the centering process. Which of these are you familiar with? Do you practice any of

David Gilbert conducted the Senior Concert Orchestra at its annual recital at Carnegie Hall in October. The ensemble is composed of the most experienced professionals in New York City, many of them former musicians with the New York Philharmonic, MET

To the Editor: I wish to announce the passing on Oct. 26 of my good friend and collaborator Ellis J. Pough, whose nickname was “Ellis the Nazarene.” Ellis was a pianist and composer who I knew for over 35 years.

Vinnie Bell (Vincent Gambella), 87, an electric guitarist and a member of Local 802 since 1948, died on Oct. 3. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughter Michele, son-in-law Steve, stepchildren Dawn and Albert, grandchildren Krista and Katharina, great-grandchildren

I joined Local 802 so that I could get involved and connect with more NYC musicians. Ultimately, my goal is to play as much great music as I can at the highest level with colleagues whose work I admire. I

I rejoined Local 802 to actively participate in the professional musical theatre scene and establish myself firmly in New York City. With all this place has to offer, my goal is to try on as many hats as a musician

I joined Local 802 because it has always been a step in my career that I looked forward to. As I progressed through my education, I was so focused on my growth as a musician that I often ignored the