Allegro
Currently Browsing: July, 2019
A new deal for Broadway
President's Report
Happy summer to all! I’m happy to report that Local 802, the Broadway League and the coordinated bargaining partners have entered into a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The deal features the largest wage increase in the past two decades,
Understanding Local 802’s finances
Financial President's Report
As you will see from the financial statements (beginning on page 36 of the paper edition of Allegro), 2018 left us with a year-end deficit of $646,000. Even though revenues from work dues increased, it was not enough to offset
ALL LS-1 CONTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 15, 2019…
...for the benefit period that begins SEPT. 1, 2019
ALL LS-1 CONTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 15, 2019 FOR THE BENEFIT PERIOD THAT BEGINS SEPT. 1, 2019 Only teaching (private and institutional) and/or solo, live engagements performed between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2019 can be reported on
A marriage of true minds
Listening to Rachel Z and Omar Hakim
They met on the club scene years ago. They recorded together sporadically over the years and occasionally shared the same bandstand. But they likely never imagined they’d end up together – and yet ten years into their relationship, Rachel Z
Saving the Baltimore Symphony
“Arts organizations cannot cut their way to financial prosperity.” This is a maxim that has reverberated throughout the orchestral community for years and years. Bruce Ridge, former chair of the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians, has had to
How do we introduce young musicians to the union?
Get them jamming!
More and more young musicians are learning about Local 802 through the Jazz Mentors Student Jam series, sponsored by the Council for Living Music with a grant from the New York City Council. Each Student Jam is hosted by our
Goodbye, Dr. John
Requiem
The piano legend Dr. John, a six-time Grammy winner and a member of Local 802 since 1985, died on June 6. Born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., he was known throughout the world as the embodiment of New Orleans’ musical legacy
Remembering Sam Pilafian
Reminiscences
Sam Pilafian (1949-2019) When we lost Sam Pilafian on April 5 at the age of 69, the proverbial flag of the brass-playing community all over the world flew at half mast. These months later, it remains at half mast –
Sharing the love of music
Member to Member
I am a musician who plays at nursing homes on a regular basis and the stories I have experienced would make a great movie. Over the past 15 years I have worked full time as a nursing home entertainer and
THE REAL STORY ABOUT BETA BLOCKERS
Should musicians use them?
I’ve been fortunate in my career to counsel musicians and athletes on how to do their best under extreme pressure and achieve peak performances at the right time. One thing I focus on is learning how to control and channel
A room full of smoke
Member to Member
“Peppi’s Cabin in The Woods.” Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? Nature, quiet, the gentle waves of the lake lapping against the shore. Well, more of a pond, really, but hey, still lapping. Temperatures were typically frigid for the season, the branches
Orchestra of St. Luke’s
Local 802 and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s ratified a new three-year agreement, expiring Sept. 7, 2021. Wages for performances and rehearsals will increase 3 percent in each year retroactive to Sept. 8, 2018. Recognizing the fragile state of the
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 after attending a Broadway panel and networking event at the union. I was very inspired by the panelists and the warmth and friendliness of the musicians who I met. It made me want to be a
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 because membership means that my individual voice can become a collective chorus in advocating for and championing the rights of musicians. I’ve been a proud member of the AFM for nearly 20 years, and a former
‘Why we joined the union’
When I moved to NYC from Vancouver last August, at the top of my list (after procuring healthcare) was to join Local 802. Since 1981, I had been a member of AFM Local 145 (Vancouver). I’m enjoying meeting and playing
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 to be affiliated with a positive organization that will utilize my talents and abilities. My musical goal is to bring as much joy to others while providing for my family. One of my favorite recent gigs
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 because I believe that in order for musicians to have fair and safe working conditions, it’s crucial for us to have a collective voice. My musical goal in NYC is to develop an active freelance career
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 when I was hired to play rehearsals at “Wicked” on Broadway. My musical goal in NYC is simply to play as much as I possibly can and to never have to work a non-musical job. More
Executive Board Minutes
May 7, 2019 - June 4, 2019
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Meeting called to order at 11:05 a.m. by President Krauthamer. Present: Recording Vice President Schwartz, Executive Board members Axelrod, Hoyt, Kainuma, Paisner, Shankin. President Krauthamer discussed personnel matters at Local 802 and announced the promotion of
The Band Room
July August 2019
Claude Thornhill had some very successful bands, but he was not comfortable with notoriety. Whenever it looked like he might have a hit record, he would take a month off, go fishing, and wait for things to cool off a