Musicians of NY

#MusiciansofNY tells the stories of the working union musicians of New York.

#MusiciansofNY: Quarantine Edition

When she isn’t sheltering at home, 802 pianist and percussionist Rona Siddiqui writes musicals, music–directs, orchestrates, and plays workshops. The pandemic ground this work to a halt, but Rona’s been staying busy by attending Maestra workshops remotely and following her creative impulses wherever they lead, including writing humorous songs

#MusiciansofNY: Quarantine Edition

In a typical month, 802 classical pianist and vocal coach Adam Nielsen works on the music staff at the Metropolitan Opera and at the Juilliard School, where he coaches singers. Adam’s performance work ranges from recital collaborations with singers to occasional solo

#MusiciansofNY: Quarantine Edition

In a normal month, 802 keyboardist/pianist Kenny Seymour works as the music director/supervisor and arranger of “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Times of the Temptations.” Prior to the Broadway shutdown, Kenny was busy conducting and playing the show, rehearsing with cast members, and sitting in auditions

#MusiciansofNY: Quarantine Edition

This was supposed to be a busy spring for 802 violinist, violist, and arranger Katie Kresek, who plays the violin in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway and was scheduled to tour with the bands Elbow and Five for Fighting. As a teaching artist at a

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Jeffrey Lee Campbell is a Musician of New York. Jeffrey has been playing guitar from the pits of Broadway for the past 20 years, including the entire 14-year run of Mamma Mia! and the three-year run of School of Rock. Prior to his Broadway days, Jeffrey spent time freelancing,

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Carol Sudhalter is a Musician of New York. Carol plays flute and saxophone, performing mainly on baritone and tenor sax. She moved to New York after she was accepted to Latin Fever, the first all-female Latin band, and has lived here ever since. These