Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Meeting called to order at 11:09AM by President Point. Present in person: Financial Vice President Fisher, Chief of Staff Perez, Recording Vice President Haines, Executive Board members Burridge, Hyde, Kainuma. Present via video conference: Executive Board members Bove, Cutler, Goodfriend-Koven.

Motion made and seconded to approve the 4/21/26 meeting minutes as amended.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve 4 leaves of absence for Broadway musicians.

Motion carried unanimously.

Board Member Assael present at 11:18AM.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Transport Group Liza at 80 concert rates.

Motion carries unanimously.

Point reported on attending AFM Western Conference in San Diego.

Point reported on an ongoing pension fund issue with the Argyle Theater.

Point reported on ongoing Roundabout Theater Company negotiations.

Point reported on a site visit to the New York Pops.

Fisher reported on the ratification of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center MOA.

Fisher reported on a personnel issue at American Composers Orchestra.

Haines reported on Broadway Sings conversations.

Meeting adjourned at 11:37AM.

The Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Meeting called to order at 11:33AM by President Point. Present in person: Financial Vice President Fisher, Recording Vice President Haines, Executive Board member Hyde. Present via video conference: Chief of Staff Perez, Executive Board members Burridge, Cutler, Kainuma, Williams.

Motion made and seconded to approve the 4/28/26 meeting minutes as amended.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to affirm the board poll conducted on Monday, May 4th, 2026 to approve the Little Orchestra Society MOA and 6 leaves of absence for Broadway musicians.

Controller Alla Emelianova and David Taylor present at 11:38AM.

Emelianova reviewed the February P&L report.

Goodfriend-Koven present at 11:43AM.

Emelianova and Taylor excused at 11:48AM.

Motion made and seconded to approve a Public Service Scale request for Bronx Arts Ensemble for a performance on May 31st, 2026.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve 9 leaves of absence for Broadway musicians.

Motion carried unanimously.

Point reported on attending a meeting with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra committee.

Point reported on attending a Theatre Committee meeting.

Point reported on a pit visit to Chicago.

Point reported on a Musician’s Health Fund trustees meeting.

Point reported on attending the NYC Ballet Gala and an NYC Ballet orchestra committee meeting.

Point reported on ongoing Roundabout Theater Company negotiations.

Fisher reported on the ratification of the Little Orchestra Society MOA.

Fisher reported on an upcoming New Jersey Festival Orchestra arbitration.

Fisher reported on ongoing issues at American Symphony Orchestra.

Point reported on ongoing Met Title Callers negotiations.

Haines reported on ongoing Hoff Barthelson negotiations.

Haines reported on ongoing issues at The New School.

Haines reported on a meeting with the Club Date committee.

Haines reported on ongoing 54 Below negotiations.

Haines reported on an issue with an incidental music filing for a Broadway play.

Haines reported on an ongoing DCINY grievance.

Haines reported on ongoing Broadway Sings conversations.

Fisher reported on the recognition of the Freelance Musicians Association.

Meeting adjourned at 12:42PM.

The Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.