Now is the right time to become an American Federation of Musicians member. From ragtime to rap, from the early phonograph to today's digital recordings, the AFM has been there for its members. And now there are more benefits available to AFM members than ever before, including a multi-million dollar pension fund, excellent contract protection, instrument and travelers insurance, work referral programs and access to licensed booking agents to keep you working.
As an AFM member, you are part of a membership of more than 80,000 musicians. Experience has proven that collective activity on behalf of individuals with similar interests is the most effective way to achieve a goal. The AFM can negotiate agreements and administer contracts, procure valuable benefits and achieve legislative goals. A single musician has no such power.
The AFM has a proud history of managing change rather than being victimized by it. We find strength in adversity, and when the going gets tough, we get creative - all on your behalf.
Like the industry, the AFM is also changing and evolving, and its policies and programs will move in new directions dictated by its members. As a member, you will determine these directions through your interest and involvement. Your membership card will be your key to participation in governing your union, keeping it responsive to your needs and enabling it to serve you better. To become a member now, visit www.afm.org/join.
March 1, 2018
Compatible Duets for Winds Volume 2 contains 29 level 2-3 duets in a variety of styles that can be played with any combination of two wind instruments.
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Success in today’s music industry requires a lot of work and education. This book, written by five experts, was designed to help up and coming musicians meet the challenges of the industry. It covers five key areas: vocal technique; writing memorable and marketable songs; professional recording; publishing; and promotion.
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A coalition of unions for workers at Walt Disney World Resorts filed a federal unfair labor practices complaint accusing the company of holding employees’ $1,000 bonuses hostage during contract negotiations.
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Lawmakers in Nashville have introduced a new piece of legislation that would extend the state’s sexual harassment protections to include, not only employees of a given business, but contractors as well.
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Children’s book author Anita Silvey introduces middle-grade readers to folk musician and activist Pete Seeger, who devoted his life to furthering humanitarian causes.
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“Twenty-four hour access to information allows children to learn more independently,” says author Barbara Kreader Skalinder.
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In December, Glimmerglass Festival Orchestra ratified a four-year CBA under which its musicians, represented by Local 443 (Oneonta, NY), will see wage increases and other significant improvements.
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In February, the Canadian Federation of Musicians, represented by Vice President from Canada Alan Willaert and Executive Director Liana White, joined in honoring CFM Lobbyist Isabel Metcalfe, who is stepping down from her chair position on the board of Famous Five, Ottawa chapter.
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This spring, May 24 through June 5, The Philadelphia Orchestra will tour Europe and Israel. The visit to Israel is part of a new partnership between the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the orchestra, designed to engage new members of the Philadelphia community.
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En février, au nom de la Fédération canadienne des musiciens, Alan Willaert, vice président pour le Canada, et Liana White, directrice générale, ont rendu hommage à la lobbyiste de la FCM, Isabel Metcalfe, qui quitte la présidence du conseil au bureau d’Ottawa des Famous Five (Cinq femmes célèbres). Madame Metcalfe a milité avec courage et […]
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