You're invited...

802 NOTES: the electronic newsletter of Local 802

This edition: Jan. 23, 2013

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YOU'RE INVITED...

Justice for Jazz Artists and Local 802 present a FREE CONCERT by NEA jazz master Lou Donaldson with a special appearance by vocalist Keisha St. Joan .

The concert will also include a panel discussion:

"Coming Together as One: Fighting for Your Rights on the NYC Club Scene"

Friday night, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m.

St. Peter's Church

619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street

Admission is FREE. For more info, click here.

"It ain't what you play, it's what you say!"

-- Lou Donaldson

SHOW ME THE MONEY!

Ever wonder how you get paid when you hear your music on Pandora or Spotify? Is is possible you have money waiting for you that you haven't collected? (Yes!) How do you apply for that money to be released to you? We recently published an in-depth story on digital royalties, including how to recover lost funds that may be due to you. This story first appeared in the January 2013 issue of Allegro, our union magazine. Click here to read it now. And click here to see our master list of how to apply for unclaimed funds.

COMPOSERS: WIN A $40K PRIZE!

The College of Music at the University of Cincinnati is please to announce the third Alexander Zemlinsky Prize for Composition. The competition is open to composers of any nationality. Other qualifications apply. First Prize: $30,000 cash plus world premiere performance of the newly commissioned work by CCM's Philharmonia Orchestra in its 2014-15 season. Second Prize: $20,000 cash plus world premiere performance of the newly commissioned work by CCM's Concert Orchestra in its 2014-15 season. Third Prize: $10,000 cash. For all the details, click here.

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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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Do you want to SEE yourself play, with all of your muscles at work? Do you want to identify EXACTLY what's causing your performance pain? Click the link below for more info:

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To respond to this newsletter directly or to give any comments, click here

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

WANT TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL?

Thinking about finally getting your degree or picking up on where you left off? It's never too late. Representatives from New York area undergraduate and associate degree programs will discuss the options for adults returning to college. They will be joined by fellow musicians and other artists who have pursued further education to develop their interests and career options. The program is co-sponsored by Actors Work Program. Free. Thursday, Jan. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., here at Local 802 (322 West 48th Street). No reservations necessary: just show up. For more information, contact Patch Schwadron at (917) 281-5953 or click here.

DO YOU KNOW ANY DISABLED MUSICIANS?

Since 1984, the VSA International Young Soloists Program has identified talented musicians who have a disability. The VSA International Young Soloists Competition annually selects up to four outstanding musicians from the United States and the international arena, and supports and encourages them in their pursuit of a career. These emerging musicians receive $2,500, professional development opportunities, and a performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

To apply, click here. The deadline is Jan. 29.

MEMBERSHIP ALERT:

DEADLINE FOR LS-1 FORMS

LS-1 forms and Music Service Contracts must be completed and filed no later than Feb. 15 to be eligible for the April 1 Health Benefit coverage period. IMPORTANT: Health contributions CAN NOT EXCEED 15% of gross wages. Work dues must be included at the time of submission and you must be a member in good standing (i.e. all past due work dues and membership dues are up-to-date). Proof of engagement must be included: copies of contracts, invoices, pay stubs/vouchers, spreadsheets of private students, etc. No benefits will be processed unless all these criteria are met.

For more information or to make an appointment, please e-mail Bettina Covo by clicking here.

THE NEW ISSUE OF ALLEGRO IS AVAILABLE ONLINE

Click here to read it.

ALLEGRO

CLASSIFIEDS

Used instruments for sale

Chickering baby grand piano

I am looking for a vintage baritone sax stand

Earn a degree in performance or composition!

Buddhist trips for musicians!

Hand facings for clarinet and saxophone

Psychotherapy for musicians

Ear training and conducting

Acupuncture for musicians

Upright basses, cheap!

Classical/flamenco guitars

...and more!

These are just some of the many classified ads featured in Allegro each month. To purchase a classified, click here.

LOCAL 802 HAS A NEW WEB SITE!

Check out Local 802's new web site by clicking the image above. If you're a member, try the NEW MEMBER PORTAL link at the top of the screen.

(Hint: if you click the image above and don't see our new web site, click here first and follow the instructions to clear your cache. This only has to be done once.)

LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING?

Did you know that there's a housing project for musicians where the rent is only $635 a month? Click here to learn more!

AND: Click here for information on a new housing lottery that just opened up!

LOOKING FOR MUSIC WORK?

Click here for news about Local 802's referral service.

If you are a Broadway musician and your show closes, can you apply for unemployment? Yes. While you are collectingunemployment, can you sub on other Broadway shows, teach lessons, and play other freelance gigs? Yes, but your unemployment check may be reduced.

What if you're a club date musician and your leader or office hasn't booked you on a wedding gig in months? Can you apply for unemployment in that case?

For the answer to that question and more information on musicians and unemployment benefits, click here to read a story written by Local 802's counsel Harvey Mars with the Workers Defense Fund.

WANT TO HELP MUSICIANS, MAKE CONNECTIONS AND HAVE FUN?

Interns at Local 802 make a tremendous impact on the lives of musicians while gaining valuable experience and connections. You or someone you know can help us make a big difference. The union is now accepting applicationsf or interns. Spread the word and click here for more information!

DO YOU HAVE YOUR COPY OF THE LOCAL 802 DIRECTORY?

The Local 802 Membership Directory is available for members only. Pick up a free copy on the second floor of the union building. Or for mail delivery, contact the Membership Department by clicking here. (You must be an active member to get a directory, so be sure to tell us your union card number!)

WERE YOU UNDERPAID?

Sometimes, musicians are paid less than union standards and benefits at major venues in NYC. If you get called to play at a major venue (Lincoln Center, Town Hall, Symphony Space, Radio City, Carnegie Hall, the Beacon, BAM, City Center, Madison Square Garden, 92nd Street Y, etc.), please confirm that you are getting paid union standards and benefits. Make a confidential call to the union's organizing department at (212) 245-4802 or click here.

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT

NOT TO BE ALONE!

If you're playing in a union ensemble or orchestra, and someone from management calls you into a meeting where you think you are about to be disciplined or even fired, you have a right to union representation! Click here for more information.

NEED FINANCIAL AID?

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND?

The Emergency Relief Fund helps musicians in need. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a directed grant to the musician's creditors; for example, to a landlord, physician, etc. The eligibility requirements are:

A minimum of two years' membership in the union;
Union membership in good standing, with all dues paid;
"Dire need" as defined by the fund's trustees. This can include: threat of gas, electric or telephone cutoff; eviction; medical debts; costs incurred due to the theft of instruments; auto repairs vital to continued employment; and other emergencies.

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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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.

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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