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Currently Browsing: December, 2009

PRESIDENT TINO GAGLIARDI: 933 ETHAN FEIN: 722 FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT JAY BLUMENTHAL: 944 RECORDING VICE PRESIDENT JOHN O’CONNOR: 924 BILL DENNISON: 704 EXECUTIVE BOARD (9) BUD BURRIDGE: 986 ANDY SCHWARTZ: 986 TOM OLCOTT: 981 MARTHA HYDE: 948 GAIL KRUVAND: 893

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First-hand account of NY Philharmonic's historic tour
Eric Bartlett
Cellist, New York Philharmonic

Photos by David Finlayson below article When Allegro first asked me to write about the recent New York Philharmonic trip to Hanoi, the parallels to last year’s North Korean adventure were immediately apparent: two foreign wars, two divided Asian countries

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Musicians fight back, winning a contract
“Tony n’ Tina” musicians feel the union spirit. From left, Alden Terry, Tony Ventura, Sharon Kenny and Ray Grappone. Photo by Walter Karling. The wedding is back on! Local 802 has successfully settled a dispute with the new producers of

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Pain or Gain? Short Term vs. Long Term Thinking
Mary Landolfi
Now that I have been serving as president of Local 802 for almost three years, I’ve developed a few opinions about the state of our union. It’s easy to place the blame for our conflicts on the events of the

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What's at stake with the union's jazz campaign
Bob Cranshaw
‘Had the jazz community known more about pension, I’m sure that the legends – like Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson and Betty Carter – might have lived longer and better.’ In an open letter, bassist Bob Cranshaw spells out

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Click for flyer Members and friends are invited to Local 802’s annual holiday party on Wednesday, December 16, starting at 5 p.m. at the union. Make a donation and win a prize! Join us for refreshments, live music and holiday

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The Musicians’ Voice is an open forum for discussion about the state of union affairs. The letters here do not necessarily express the views of Local 802. Letters must be 300 words or less. Send them to Allegro, c/o Local

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How does $635 a month sound to you?
Are you a single musician looking for housing? We have some news! There’s a terrific new affordable housing opportunity for single adults who work in performing arts and entertainment. Studio apartments in the brand-new facility known as Schermerhorn House, in

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Unions enjoy free speech during a labor dispute
Harvey Mars, Esq.
During many labor disputes, tempers and emotions run high on both sides of the fence. Rhetoric exchanged between labor and management often becomes imbued with heated invective and hyperbole. Unfortunately, this renders the situation ripe for defamation claims. Fortunately, however,

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Musicians' Assistance Program
Cindy Green, LCSW
Last month’s article looked at the signs that point to the possibility of an alcohol abuse problem. This month, we are addressing behavior modification and the avoidance of possible dangerous situations. During the holidays, we are inevitably faced with additional

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Union officers must learn how to manage finances
Jay Blumenthal and Harvey Mars, Esq
Being a Union officer carries with it important duties and responsibilities. One has only to briefly glance at the Local 802 constitution and bylaws to see the numerous obligations elected officers are sworn to uphold. These responsibilities are neither facile

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Union wins $8K for musicians Recently, Local 802 settled a long-standing grievance with Mostly Mozart. The dispute centered on a nonunion recording used for a public art work commissioned by the Mostly Mozart Festival. The settlement agreement provides for proper

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I rejoined Local 802 because I was hired to play “Ragtime.” My musical goal is to have a nice run of the show and visit friends from my previous shows in New York. I live in Bethesda, Maryland, and last

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October 6, 2009 - October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Meeting called to order at 11:15 a.m. Present: Recording Vice President Dennison, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Executive Board members Burridge, Fein, Giannini, Johansen, Norrell, Rizzo, Roach, Schwartz and Jazz Advisory Committee Liaison Owens. President Landolfi excused

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December 2009
Offices will close for business at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 & remain closed through Friday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will close for business at 2:00pm Thursday, December 31th 2009 & remain closed through Friday,

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The union offices will be closed on the following holidays: Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 18 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 15 Presidents’ Day Monday, May 31 Memorial Day (observed) Friday, July 5 Independence

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Bill Crow
Years ago, Josh Siegel was playing English horn with the American Symphony Orchestra on a tour backing a rock show by Rick Wakeman and his crew. Josh says the orchestra’s function was to sit there in their tuxes and provide

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