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Currently Browsing: March, 2015
Supporting Our Musicians
President's Report
Let’s start out this month with three pieces of good news. First, an appreciation for Bob Dylan, who has been a member of Local 802 since 1961. Mr. Dylan was recently honored by the Grammy foundation MusiCares as its person
Don’t Give Away Your Rights!
Legal Corner
WARNING: Musicians who work under Local 802 contracts should not get paid as “corporations” There is an alarming trend among musicians. Many have decided to form corporations and work under the guise of corporate entities rather than as individuals. This
You’ve Got to Be In It to Win It
Recording Vice-President's Report
Every month, Allegro prints a column called “Why We Joined the Union” where members who have recently joined Local 802 say something about what brought them to do so. A typical answer will have to do with an engagement a
Tax tips for musicians
This article contains general information only and is not intended to address the circumstances of any specific individual. The information contained herein is accurate as of the date of publication, but there is no guarantee that such information will be
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
Lyrical Life: The Musical Journeys of Katherine Fink
Member Spotlight
Katherine Fink, a member of Local 802 since 1980, has a diverse career as a soloist, orchestral and chamber musician. As a member of the Grammy-nominated Borealis Wind Quintet, Fink tours the country giving concerts, masterclasses and lectures. She is
The Heart of Teaching
Reaching the next generation of musicians means finding the music that students love and working with it. The following article is part of Allegro’s series on the art of teaching music. Click here for previous articles in our series. If
Live from the Union!
Photo Spread
On most Monday nights, you can hear the sounds of great jazz coming from Local 802 thanks to the jam session sponsored by the Jazz Foundation of America. And now, the sounds are even sweeter: the Jazz Foundation recently renewed
The Lessons of Leadership
Roberta Reardon on the strengths and challenges of the labor movement and how we can all move forward together Roberta Reardon is the founding co-president of SAG-AFTRA, starting with its overwhelmingly successful merger vote on March 30, 2012, until she
Remembering Wilmer Wise
Reminiscences
When Jimmy Owens called me with the sad news that Wilmer Wise had passed away on Jan. 30 and suggested I write some reminiscences of Wilmer, I began making notes of all the memorable times I spent with him over
‘The men with satin voices’
Reminiscences
There are moments in your life that change you forever, but you don’t know it at the time. When you look back, they are like fence poles in the soil connected by horizontal boards, which form the line of your
‘Why we joined the union’
I joined Local 802 when I served as associate conductor in the national tour of “Elf.” I’ve played on several national tours lately, playing keys, conducting, music directing, or all of the above. I recently earned my master’s degree at
Executive Board Minutes
January 13, 2015 - February 3, 2015
Note: the Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 Meeting called to order at 11:06 a.m. by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw,
As a musician, are you satisfied with your relationships?
Musicians' Assistance Program
Do you ever feel like you have difficulty maintaining your relationships and friendships? Or are you dissatisfied with those you do have? Or perhaps you feel a void in your life and wish that you had more grounding relationships? Social