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Orchestra News

Jacksonville Symphony Agrees to New Contract

January 27, 2015 IM

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) has ratified a new contract that covers musicians through the 2016/2017 season. Negotiations for the previous contract were difficult, and ended with an 11% salary cut. While this new contract does not completely restore the losses, it provides a 2.5% raise this season and next, and a 1.5% raise in the 2016-2017 season.

JSO feels optimistic about its future, with a new music director, Courtney Lewis, and a new president, Robert Massey, who was previously executive director of Orchestra Iowa.

Other Interesting News

Instrument Carry-on Rule for Flights Pleases Musicians

DOT Harmonizes Rules for Musical Instruments on Flights

Musicians Get Approval to Carry on Instruments When Flying

DOT Final Rule on Musical Instruments in the Cabin

DOT Updates Rules for Musical Instruments on Planes

U.S. DoT Issues Final Rule – Air Travel with Musical Instruments

Hey, Rockstars, You Can Now Legally Bring Your Instrument as a Carry On