Allegro

Currently Browsing: December, 2001

New Jingle Agreement Makes Substantial Improvements

Negotiators for the American Federation of Musicians and the advertising industry reached agreement on a new three-year Jingle Agreement on Oct. 18. A ratification vote was under way as this issue went to press. The agreement will provide an immediate

Audiences in Texas Told About Failure to Pay Musicians in NYC

Dance Theatre of Harlem presented its two-week season at City Center in early October, under the terms of a new agreement with Local 802. But management failed to pay the 60-member orchestra for their second week of performances – and

Local 802 Pays Of Mortgage On Headquarters Building

With little fanfare, Local 802 reached an important milestone on Nov. 1 – we paid off the mortgage on our headquarters building, years ahead of schedule. Soaring real estate prices have driven many businesses and nonprofits out of Manhattan in

Recovering From Disaster

Last month’s Allegro, published fairly soon after the World Trade Center disaster, described the tragedy’s impact on the music community. As this issue goes to press, two months after Sept. 11, there are more positive signs on Broadway and in

Recovering From Disaster

Due to the tragic events of Sept. 11, two charities have asked Local 802 to participate as they prepare to help families during the holidays. As usual, we’ve been asked to take part in the annual City Harvest Food Drive

Recovering From Disaster

As the impact of the World Trade Center disaster becomes clearer, those at the bottom of the economic ladder face enormous problems. A number of demonstrations took place in Local 802’s neighborhood this fall, seeking to address the problems. Members

Shining a Light on Dark Dates

Local 802 recently published two new brochures as part of its recording campaign. The brochure “Shine a Light on Dark Dates” outlines the campaign, whose goal is to ensure that all high-impact recording dates in New York are union or

Deadline For Revisions Extended To Dec. 15

A reprogramming of Local 802’s membership data base has made it possible to include eight instruments in each member’s directory listing. The change was implemented just before the Nov. 15 deadline for submitting changes for the 2002-2003 Directory. To make

802 Web Site May Expand – Give Us Your Ideas

As part of a continuing effort to increase communication among union members, Local 802 is considering expanding its web site to include a message board and an anonymous web hotline. The hotline would be accessible without providing a login ID

Live Music Campaign – Building Public Awareness and Support

Heather Beaudoin

Local 802’s Live Music/Public Relations Campaign is moving ahead. This campaign to promote the appreciation and awareness of live music is being developed and facilitated by a Live Music/Public Relations subcommittee appointed by the 802 Executive Board. Its mission is

Local 802’s Current Advertisement on 1010 WINS

Following is the text of 802’s most recent advertisement, which has been running on 1010 WINS: Hello, I’m Bill Moriarity, president of the Local 802 Musicians’ Union, and we’re proud to bring you a few measures of a great song

Nonunion Reefer Madness Folds After a Brief Six-Week Run

In substantial numbers, New York audiences said “no!” to unionbusting, ending the brief six-week run of the off-Broadway show Reefer Madness at the Variety Arts Theatre. Critics also panned the Nederlander-produced show, whose abbreviated New York stay had been preceded

Introducing Local 802 Staff

Two new staff members have joined the 802 staff in recent months. Summer Smith, an organizer in the Organizing Department, received a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Emory University in 1997. After graduation, she worked in Italy, India, Argentina

Preparations for Phono Negotiations Highight Industry Problems

Bill Moriarity

In my October report I introduced and published significant excerpts from a study of independent record labels by Stanley Aronowitz and Michael Roberts. Their study clarifies the relationships that exist between and among the various “independent” record labels and the

Guest Commentary

John J. Sweeney

The debate on the most effective way to provide relief for victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy and revive the nation’s economy will undoubtedly continue for months, if not years. This commentary, by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, challenged the initial

Viewpoints

Life Lessons from a Nightmare Tour with Diana Corto and the American Opera Musical Theatre Company The following article was submitted by a Local 802 member who wishes to remain anonymous. A response from the Organizing Department follows. Regrettably, I

Gospel Musicians’ Committee Plans Dec. 7th “Gospel Spotlight”

The Local 802 Gospel Musicians’ Committee will hold its annual December Spotlight extravaganza on Friday, Dec. 7. Musicians whose busy musical ministry schedules keep them from touching base with one another have an opportunity to show each other what they

Musicians' Assistance Program

Jackelyn S. Frost, CSW

The many changes that have occurred since Sept. 11 have been dramatic since many aspects of our lives – from the economy to our sense of safety – have suffered a severe blow. Many musicians are having much more difficulty

VISA Payments at the Touch of a Button...

Members of Actors Federal Credit Union can now make their VISA card payments by phone, using AFCU’s automated TouchTone Teller system. AFCU President Jeff Rodman told Allegro he expects the addition of the new options to increase the number of

A Catalogue of Labor Holiday Gifts

The soul of the labor movement can often be found in its music and its art. Every year, Labor Heritage Foundation publishes a unique catalogue of contemporary and traditional labor music, art, books, videos, posters, buttons and notecards that make

The Musicians’ Voice

INFORMATION, PLEASE! To the editor, I am currently writing a memoir and I would appreciate the help of anyone who knew Nat Pavone (trumpet), Raymond Maldonado (trumpet), Mike Lawrence (trumpet), Michael Rod (woodwinds) and Harry Shields (trombone). I need to

Legislative Update

Heather Beaudoin

HOUSE INCLUDES PROVISION FOR INSTRUMENTS IN AVIATION SECURITY BILL THE FREEDOM TO TRAVEL ACT SEPT. 11 JOB LOSS HITS LOW-WAGE WORKERS HARDEST MUSICIANS ARE NOT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS HOUSE INCLUDES PROVISION FOR INSTRUMENTS IN AVIATION SECURITY BILL The AFM has been

Negotiations Roundup

OFF-BROADWAY By Jeeves: Local 802 has reached agreement with By Jeeves Limited Partnership for six musicians performing in this production at the 597-seat Helen Hayes Theatre. The minimum scale is 85 percent of Broadway agreement wage scales for rehearsals and

Grievance Corner

RANDY WESTON Local 802 helped recover money for jazz pianist Randy Weston, who was contracted by Paul Stache to perform two dates last April at Smoke, Stache’s Upper West Side jazz club. Weston used a contract supplied by the AFM.

Requiem

Joseph M. Allen – Bass Joseph L. Bellamah – Trumpet Leonard J. Calderon – Drums/Conductor Dominic Cortese – Accordion David Douglas – Piano Daniel Girlando – Piano Samuel Grossman – Arranger/Copyist Al Ham – Keyboard/Synthesizer Martin Holmes – Saxophone/Conductor Melvin

September 21, 2001 -- October 16, 2001

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2001 Meeting called to order at 11:15 a.m. Present: President Moriarity, Recording Vice-President Price, Financial Vice-President Hafemeister, Executive Board members Blumenthal, Crow, Gale, Giannini, Reynolds, Rohdin, Shankin and Weiss, Controller Bogert, Assistant to the President Dennison, Assistant

Bill Crow’s Band Room

Bill Crow

Shortly after Rolf Ericson arrived in the U.S. from Sweden he joined the Charlie Spivak orchestra, where he met drummer John Perilli. John told me that Rolf was living in a new apartment in Queens at that time. Most of