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Ever see a scene in a movie where music is being played? Have you wondered whether that's an actor or a musician? More often than not, you're seeing a trained, professional musician, who is being hired to do something that's a cross between music and acting. It's called sideline work and it's covered by an AFM agreement with full benefits and back end protection. For more information, click here.
Local 802 occasionally gets calls asking if we can recommend any musicians for this work. Our referral service handles these inquiries. To be considered for this kind of work, start by e-mailing us a head shot taken with or without your instrument. All photos must be in .JPG format and be low-resolution (92 dpi). Either black-and-white or color is O.K. -- whatever you think represents you best. E-mail your photo and contact information to us by clicking here. For more information, contact Theresa Couture at (212) 245-4802.
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Let's say you get called to play a wedding, but you've never filed a contract with the union before. We'll walk you through the contract and show you how to fill it out. And here's the best part: when it comes time to pay your musicians, you simply write one check. Then we handle everything else: mailing the checks to the musicians, withholding taxes, mailing payments to the state and the feds, taking care of unemployment and workers' comp payments and paying union benefits and work dues.
If one of your musicians later applies for unemployment, we handle that.
If a musician has to file a workers' comp claim for the gig,
we take care of it.
We can handle any kind of gig: weddings, club dates, classical performances, theatre, recording...anything at all. Call us for your next gig and leave the paperwork to us.
For more information, click here or call Ronnie Gent at (212) 245-4802, ext. 175.
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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 the Schermerhorn are available and applications are being accepted. The building is in downtown Brooklyn. The monthly rent is about $635. You read that right: $635! Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The average waitlist for qualified applicants is 6 months to 1 year. To be eligible, you have to be single and you have to make between $21,770 and $33,300 a year. For more information, click here.
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Are you in this movie? You or your friends might be!
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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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| This is the best stand light in the world. You must see it to believe it. Special discount for Local 802 members. 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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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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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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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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ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH TAX?
As a musician, your employers and bandleaders are legally required to pay their fair share of your taxes. If you're paid cash for gigs, you're losing money -- possibly tens of thousands of per year. For more information, click here or call the Organizing Department at (212) 245-4802. | |
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OUT OF WORK?
If you are a Broadway musician and your show closes, can you apply for unemployment? Yes. While you are collecting unemployment, can you sub on other Broadway shows, teach lessons, and play other freelance gigs? Yes, but your unemployment check may be reduced. For a comprehensive look at musicians and unemployment insurance, click here. | |
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WANT TO SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR LIVE MUSIC WITH THE PUBLIC?
We want your ideas and input! The Broadway Musicians Communications Subcommittee has a mission: to raise public awareness of the role of live music on Broadway, and to find no-cost/low-cost ways to increase the visibility of Broadway Musicians. If you would like to get involved, have ideas to share, or would like to sign up for our e-mail updates, click here. | |
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NEED FINANCIAL AID? WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!
Are you facing eviction or a big medical bill that threatens to bankrupt you? Local 802's Emergency Relief Fund (through the Musicians' Assistance Program) may be able to help. The fund gives limited grants to musicians in need. To apply, contact the union's social worker Cindy Green by clicking here or calling (212) 245-4802, ext. 180. Cindy can also help you apply for other financial help from sources like the Actors' Fund and other relief organizations. | |
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NEED HELP?
Need counseling, drug abuse help, financial aid, or health care referrals? 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 more. All services are free to Local 802 members. For more information, click here or call (212) 397-4802. | |
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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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