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The Future of Music Coalition (an organization that Local 802 and the AFM have worked with) would like to know how artists in the 21st century are making money. This information will help the coalition develop better strategies, recommendations and policies to do what we all want to do: earn more income from our art! To take the survey now, click the graphic above or click here.
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We received many moving essays from musicians about their memories of 9/11. We printed some in the September issue of Allegro but there are many more to read. You do not want to miss these stories. Click the graphic above or click here.
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In Europe, the catalog of the Beatles was about to slip into the public domain, but a new copyright law stopped it. Record labels are happy, but musicians are not. Read the story here.
Meanwhile, in the United States, the opposite is happening. The master recordings to many top acts are about to return to the musicians, but record labels are fighting this. Read the full story here.
Drop us a note and let us know if copyright law has helped or hurt you as a musician. Click here to send us an e-mail.
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Musicians: what if you could solve problem passages and technical challenges using a new technology that lets you see what to fix with your own eyes? You must try this to believe it! Click the ad below for more information and to find out about a special intro offer... | |
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| Massage therapy for musicians! Click the ad below... | |
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| Musicians: do you have a legal concern? Click the link below to reach Local 802's lawyer Harvey S. Mars: | |
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Hearing services for musicians: www.EastSideHearing.com | |
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Legal services for musicians and others: click below | |
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How do you keep your music from FLYING AWAY during outdoor gigs? Click below for an amazing invention... | |
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To reach Local 802 by phone, call (212) 245-4802. For more information on our services and departments, see www.Local802afm.org
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Local 802 AFM
322 West 48th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 245-4802
Mikael Elsila is the editor of Allegro magazine and the 802 NOTES electronic newsletter. He can be reached at: Allegro@Local802afm.org |
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THE STATE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
Bruce Ridge, the chair of ICSOM, recently gave an impassioned speech in Detroit in which he outlined many of the challenges facing classical music and classical ensembles. He also offered inspiration and hope. This speech is a must-read! Click here for a copy.
"AS WE MOVE FORWARD, WE MUST KNOW NO FEAR..."
- Bruce Ridge | |
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SOLIDARITY!
Workers at the Boathouse Restaurant in Central Park are on strike over low wages, stolen overtime pay, long hours, no benefits, unsafe conditions, rampant favoritism, sexual harassment, ethnic discrimination and management abuse. As musicians, we know how difficult a strike is. Let's help fellow workers! Click here for more information and here to sign a petition. | |
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NEED EXTRA TEMP WORK TO PAY THE BILLS?
The Actors Fund presents a free seminar entitled, "Where are the jobs?"
An analyst from the Department of Labor Research and Statistics will report on the latest employment trends. He will be joined by a temp employment recruiter, who will describe the qualifications and behaviors of successful job seekers.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 22
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Here at Local 802 (322 West 48th Street)
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FREE HEARING TESTS!
Each month, Local 802 offers a free hearing test with a real audiologist. We'll take a baseline measurement of your hearing and more. To find out the next date and to make a reservation, contact Robin Donach by phone only at (212) 245-4802, ext. 101.
For professional hearing help, see the ad from Dr. Ellen Finkelstein elsewhere on this page, or click here. | |
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FOR MUSICIANS ONLY!
FOR SALE: Bach 16M trombone, or will trade for a Bach 8 or a Bach 6
Acupuncture for musicians
Want to sell your old vinyl records?
Say goodbye to performance pain?
Upright basses for cheap
...and more!
Where can you find all of these deals or services?
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JAZZ JAM!
There is a jazz jam on most Mondays at Local 802 (322 West 48th Street), from 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call Joe Petrucelli at the Jazz Foundation of America at (212) 245-3999, ext. 10, or click here. | |
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NEED A PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL...FAST?
The entire Local 802 directory is available online. You can search for fellow musicians and find the contact info you're looking for! Just log in as a member here. | |
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DO YOU HAVE MONEY WAITING FOR YOU?
Somtimes the union may have a check in your name, but no way to get it to you because your address is outdated. To see if there's money waiting for you, click here. | |
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NEED A PRACTICE SPACE?
Did you know that Local 802 rents out its Club Room to members for only $10 per hour? This room has a grand piano and drum set. We also have a second room in back as well as a soundproofed solo practice room. To make your reservation now, contact Maureen Cupid at (212) 245-4802, ext. 111 or click here. | |
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Got something to say about the union? Say it out loud!
Do you have a comment about the union or the music industry that you want to say out loud? The Local 802 magazine Allegro is proud of our letters to the editor page, in which we print opinions of all kinds that pertain to the union or the music industry. Submit a letter to the editor right now by clicking here. Letters must be 300 words or less. | |
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