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Members to vote on political contributions
There will be four recommendations that will come before the June 13 membership meeting dealing with political contributions of more than $500, as is required in the Local 802 bylaws. The money would come from the union’s TEMPO fund. TEMPO
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
Mixed bag for the union’s finances
Financial Vice-President's Report
It’s that time of the year again. In this issue (on page 38), we present the union’s financial reports for the most recent calendar year. If you read the report carefully, you’ll find a mixed bag, with some good news
The story behind the numbers
Controller's Report
For the period Jan. 1, 2011 through Dec. 31, 2011, Local 802 realized a loss of $157,666. The loss is attributable to several factors which include: Implementation of a new cash receipt process Increased legal costs Support of Emergency Relief
Take Back May Day
It is fitting that May is Labor History Month. May Day or May 1 was the original day celebrated as Labor Day to commemorate the marches for the eight-hour day that took place on May 1, 1886, chiefly in Chicago.
Tackling the tough issues
This has been a very difficult year for the freelance classical negotiations, but there have been some bright spots. The Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra (top) revived itself and offered above-scale wages to musicians. The American Composers Orchestra (above) signed an
Occupy the Music: The Sound of Justice
The history of organized labor is filled with music. Beginning with songs sung on picket lines by striking workers, music has always been a force for organized action. In times of struggle, it has provided a shared experience, inspiring and
Joe Ciavardone: ‘A witness to so much jazz history’
I met Joe Ciavardone (1928-2012) for the first time in the late 1990’s through a couple of mutual friends. I was working on my biography of Tadd Dameron and Joe had something he wanted to share with me. He had
For the Love of Music
Member Spotlight
David Shifrin speaks on the composers he loves, the virtues of chamber music, and playing without a conductor… One of only two wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize since the award’s inception in 1974, clarinetist David
How much do you spend on Starbucks?
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, housing, food stamps
‘The Kentucky Derby, the mob and me’
Member to Member
The 138th Kentucky Derby takes place this month. It’s always on the first Saturday in May, which reminds me of something that took place about 10 years ago. It was a Friday, late in the afternoon, the day before the
‘Why we joined the union’
Laura Champine Alan W. Taylor John Widgren Emma Sutton Bryan Senti Terry Klemensen Michael Hopewell Sam Baum I joined Local 802 to up my professionalism and improve my networking. I sing and play trombone. My most recent gig was playing
Executive Board Minutes
March 6, 2012 - March 20, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Meeting called to order at 11:10 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cutler, Dougherty, Kruvand, Roach, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle. It was moved
Calendar of Events
May 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Jazz Foundation Jam Session 7:00pm Club Room 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Jazz Foundation Jam Session 7:00pm Club Room 15 16 17
Bill Crow’s Band Room
Joe Hanchrow keeps his string bass, bass guitar and tuba in gig bags in his laundry room. That is also where he keeps crunchy dog food, in a bag enclosed in a garbage can. One day he unzipped his string