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Currently Browsing: July, 2011
President’s Report
Long Term Thinking
Our live music campaign is more than “Priscilla” – it’s the big picture UNIONS COME TOGETHER! Above, Local 802 and AGMA join forces in the first-ever combined negotiating session with the New York City Opera. In the front row, from
Goodbye and Farewell
Financial Vice President's Report
It all began in the early 1990’s on a two hour ride in the back of a van from Denver to Vail, Colorado. Sharing the ride were two men who were in Colorado for the same purpose as I. We
Happy 90th Birthday to Local 802!
Organizing Matters
Live music forever! Above, as ad promoting live music from an early issue of Allegro. When looking at our history, we see that live music campaigns are as old as the union itself Happy birthday to us! On Aug. 27,
Union Protests OSB Auditions
As a demonstration of solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Brazil, Local 802 recently participated in the international protests against the Orquestra Symphônica Braziliera (OSB) auditions. The NYC auditions took place May 20 to 23 at Carroll Studios. In
Element Music Signs With Local 802
Marianne Bennett and Evan Tyler, doing business as Element Music LLC, have signed on to Local 802’s Single Engagement and Club Date Agreement, effective Sept. 1, 2011. Local 802 expects Element Music to become a major player in the single
Getting Paid Twice
Do you know about “new use” payments? It’s another benefit to playing union gigs… Earlier this year, Local 802 President Tino Gagliardi asked me to attend the AFM new use meetings in Studio City, Calif., at the headquarters of the
Making Money in Movies
Traditionally, if you are a recording musician, you get paid in at least two ways when you record for a movie under a union contract. First is the recording session itself when you record the movie soundtrack. The second is
Sweet Sound of Victory
After a tough 10-month struggle, Stamford musicians win contract
Local 802 attorney Harvey Mars (right) and Stamford Symphony committee member Peter Weitzner (left) speak with an audience member prior to a leafleting action. From left, concert rep Karen Fisher and most of the Stamford Symphony orchestra committee: Peter Weitzner,
The Musicians’ Voice
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. E-mail letters to Allegro@Local802afm.org or write to Allegro, Local 802, 322 West 48th
Remembering Barbara
Barbara Reisman (1934-2011) The gifted cellist and soprano vocalist Barbara Reisman, 77, died on May 30. She had been a member of Local 802 since 1951. Born in Newark, Barbara studied at the School for Performing Arts, which later became
Are you a sun worshipper? Here’s how to keep cool
Musicians' Assistance Program
The office of the Musicians’ Assistance Program is your one-stop shop for musicians’ health. We offer counseling – both one-on-one and in groups – as well as information on all kinds of social services, including health insurance, food stamps and
‘Why we joined the union’
Greg Giannascoli Ann Marie Pocklembo Brady Watt Ian Shafer Why did I join Local 802? I was getting asked to play some jobs in NYC and the surrounding area. One of my most recent gigs was at BAM; it was
Executive Board Minutes
January 25, 2011 - April 26, 2011
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 Meeting called to order at 11:09 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach, Schwartz, Assistant to the President Donovan. It was moved and
Calendar of Events
August 2011
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 31 1 Jazz Foundation Jam Session 7:00pm Club Room 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Jazz Foundation Jam Session 7:00pm Club Room 9 10 Theatre Committee 5:00pm Ex. Bd. Room 11 12
Bill Crow’s Band Room
Scott Robinson got this story from Bill Mays. When Bill was with Gerry Mulligan’s group, they had a project with a symphony orchestra for which they had scheduled a rehearsal at their hotel. It was a very hot day, and