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AllegroMay 2011 Vol 111, No. 5 labor history month INSIDE THIS ISSUE: how the labor board can help if your boss is evil why you need to get more involved with the union union discipline: should local 802 be ‘gig cops’? when should local 802 get political?

Cover image: A depiction of the Haymarket Massacre at which Chicago police fired on workers during a general strike for the eight-hour day. From the May 15, 1886 issue of Harper’s Weekly. n news & views Labor History Month calendar LOCAL 802 For a complete, downloadable calendar, see www.NewYorkLaborHistory.org

OFFICERS Union reps and Organizers Benefit concert featuring pete seeger Tino Gagliardi, President Claudia Copeland (Theatre) Fri., May 13, 8 p.m. Jay Blumenthal, Bob Cranshaw (Jazz consultant) Pete Seeger, Peter Yarrow, Brooklyn Women’s Chorus, Elise Financial Vice President Bryant, Judy Gorman, Bev Grant & the Dissident Daugh- John O’Connor, Recording Vice President Karen Fisher (Concert) ters, Dave Lippman, George Mann, & the NYC Labor Marisa Friedman (Theatre, Teaching artists) Chorus will perform to raise money for labor singer Anne Executive Board Shane Gasteyer (Organizing) Feeney who is battling small-cell lung cancer. Martin Bud Burridge, Bettina Covo, Patricia Luther King, Jr. Labor Center Auditorium, 310 West 43rd Bob Pawlo (Electronic media) Dougherty, Martha Hyde, Gail Kruvand, Street, NYC 10036. $25 suggested minimum (purchase Richard Schilio (Club dates, Hotels) tickets online through PayPal at www.annefeeney.com) Tom Olcott, Maxine Roach, Andy David Sheldon (Electronic media) Schwartz, Clint Sharman Labor history boat tours! Peter Voccola (Long Island) Boat tour of Brooklyn Trial Board Todd Weeks (Jazz) Tues. May 24, 6:15 p.m. Roger Blanc, Sara Cutler, Tony Gorruso, Hidden Harbor Tour sails by the former Brooklyn Navy Sick Pay & Hospitalization Fund/ Yard, Red Hook Container Terminal, Atlantic Basin, & Eugene Moye, Marilyn Reynolds, Health Benefits Fund Erie Basin, home of Hughes Brothers Barges & Reinauer Madelyn Rubinstein, Steve Shulman, Tugs. Bush Terminals. $29, Srs.: $22, Children: $15. Administrator Bob Suttmann, Dan Willis Embarking & debarking from Pier 16, Fulton St., NYC Gloria McCormick 10038. 212.757.1600. www.workingharbor.com Delegates to AFM Convention Allegro and 802 notes Boat tour of Newark, New Jersey Bud Burridge, Gail Kruvand, Eugene Mikael Elsila (Editor, Advertising Tues., May 10, 6:15 p.m. Moye, Tom Olcott, Andy Schwartz Hidden Harbor Tour explores the Kill Van Kull, passing Manager and Graphic Designer) tug yards, oil docks & marine repair facilities, the Delegates to New york city giant container ports of Newark Bay, Port Newark & Central Labor Council Allegro redesign (2011) by Tony Sutton, Port Elizabeth, and the Military Ocean Terminal. $29; John O’Connor, Tom Olcott NDA Inc., www.newsdesign.net Srs.: $22; Children: $15. Embarking & debarking from Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story Pier 16, Fulton St., NYC 10038. 212.757.1600. www. Narrated by Dustin Hoffman Delegates to New York State AFL-CIO HEADQUARTERS: 322 West 48th Street, workingharbor.com Thurs., May 19, 6 – 9 p.m. Martha Hyde, John O’Connor New York, NY 10036 Film screening/discussion with filmmaker Peter Miller & The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: sports columnist Dave Zirin. Contributions of Jewish major Phone: (212) 245-4802 One Hundred Years After Delegate to United Hebrew Trades leaguers are interwoven with stories of immigration, Web site: www.Local802afm.org 528 LaGuardia Place, NYC 10012 assimilation, bigotry, heroism, the passing on of tradi- Andy Schwartz Through May 19 tions, & the shattering of stereotypes. Narrated by Dustin LONG ISLAND OFFICE: 54 Sunnyside Tu., Wed., Fri. Noon – 5 p.m., Thurs. 2 – 7 p.m., Hoffman, interviews with Al Rosen, Kevin Youkilis, & Hall Supervising Officers Blvd., Plainview, NY 11803 Sat., Sun. 1 – 4 p.m. of Famer Sandy Koufax. Co-sponsored by New York Labor Tino Gagliardi: Draws on historical photographs, archives & artifacts to History Association and LaborArts.org. FREE! NYU/KJCC Radio City, Lincoln (516) 576-9436 tell the story of the 1911 fire & a century of struggle by the Center Orchestras, Theatres screening room, 53 Washington Square South, NYC 10012. International Ladies Garment Workers Union & progres- 212.998.2636. www.NewYorkLaborHistory.org. Jay Blumenthal: Single Engagement OFFICE HOURS: Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sive & radical reformers to improve working conditions in Concerts, Symphony, Opera, Ballet, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays the clothing shops. FREE! 212.998.2630 DUES WINDOW closes at 3 p.m. Music Performance Fund Living Under the Trees Eric Foner, author, “The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and John O’Connor: Organizing, Electronic CHECKS WINDOW closes at 4:30 p.m. (6 American Labor Museum American Slavery”; Khalil Gibran Muhammad, incoming Media, Club Dates, Hotels, Nightclubs, p.m. on Wednesdays) Botto House National Monument Director, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. 83 Norwood St., Haledon, NJ 07508 Panelists discuss court decisions after 1883 — ending black Jazz and Latin ALLEGRO (ISSN 0002-5704) is published Wed. – Sat. 1 – 4 p.m. or by appointment. progress made after the Civil War — & how Jim Crow monthly, except for a single summer issue, Photographs & narrative panels by David Bacon chronicle policies came to be. $20. New York Society for Ethical Controller conditions of California farmworker communities -- show- Culture, 2 West 64 St., NYC 10023. 212.485.9205. www. Ira Goldman at an annual subscription rate of $25 for ing situations of extreme poverty, but also farmworkers nyhistory.org non-members in the U.S. and $30 out of questioning unfair work conditions, working for better Assistant to the president and country, by Local 802, Associated Musicians housing & making critical decisions about their com- the labor history of paterson, new jersey supervisor of the theatre department munity. $5. Srs.: $3; Children under 12: free. 973.595.7953. Wed., May 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. of Greater New York, 322 West 48th Street, www.labormuseum.org Bus tour of Paterson’s historic sites with actor Napoleon N. Mary Donovan New York, NY 10036. Periodicals postage Zivkovic as guide to the city’s labor & immigrant history paid at New York, NY and additional Harlem Postcards through music, oral history, & literature. $75. Includes Assistant to the Financial Vice President The Studio Museum in Harlem lunch under the grape arbor. American Labor Museum/ Frances McDonald offices (USPS #013-880). Copyright 2011. 144 West 125 St. NYC 10027 Botto House National Monument. 83 Norwood St., Hale- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Through June 26 don, NJ 07508. 973.595.7953. [email protected]. director of organizing and ALLEGRO, Local 802, 322 West 48th Street, Throughout the 20th century, Harlem has been a beacon supervisor of club dates of African-American history & culture. Postcard images how the civil war created a nation New York, NY 10036. Tues., May 17, 6:30 p.m. Michael Donovan show the Apollo Theater, Abyssinian Baptist Church, & Malcolm X Corner (125th St. & 7th Ave.) Contemporary Book signing. Author David Goldfield discusses NYC Allegro is printed at Webb Communications, during the Civil War — economic boom, impact of Irish supervisor of electronic media artists Matthew Day Jackson, Jeanne Moutoussamy- a union shop. Ashe, Demetrius Oliver & Hank Willis Thomas reflect on immigration on Union sentiment in the city, & response services and administrator of Harlem. $7; Srs., Students: $3; Under 12: free. to the 1863 draft riot. $20; Students, Srs.: $15. Lower East music preparation To reach Allegro: (646) 765-9663 or Side Tenement Museum. 108 Orchard St., NYC 10002. Steve Danenberg [email protected] or Inherently Unequal: The Betrayal of Equal 212.982.8420. www.tenement.org. Allegro, Local 802, 322 West 48th Street, Rights by the Supreme Court, 1865-1903 Thurs., May 26, 6:30 p.m. For more events and to get a New York, NY 10036 Speakers: Lawrence Goldstone, author, “Dark Bargain: complete, downloadable calendar, see Slavery, Profits, and the Struggle for the Constitution”; www.NewYorkLaborHistory.org

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May 2011 | Allegro 3 n News & Views Standing strong together Musicians win agreements in Stamford and Detroit

et’s start with some good news this month. We have an agreement with the Stamford president’s LSymphony and we were able to avoid a strike. The memorandum was report still being prepared as Allegro went to press, so we’ll report on the details next titino gagliardi month. Thanks to our hardworking and courageous Stamford musicians’ committee as well as to Financial Vice [email protected] President Jay Blumenthal. More good news: the Detroit Sym- phony Orchestra is back – with a union contract in place. There were many of you make unreasonable demands, we us who believed that DSO management have no choice but to fight back. had intended to bust the union completely. Thankfully, musicians fought Union finances were strong in 2010 back with a highly successful cam- In this issue of Allegro, we print the paign. I can tell you that the AFM was audited financial reports for the cal- involved both up front and behind the endar year Jan. 1 thru Dec. 31, 2010 scenes helping the orchestra’s deeply as well as the official reports from committed musicians. This is a victory the financial vice president and the for all of us. Thanks to the Local 802 controller. members who supported this effort. I’m happy to tell you that the union’s And thanks to the audiences in Detroit finances were strong in 2010. We real- who came through for the musicians. ized a gain of almost a half million dol- In the end, Detroit musicians succeed- lars and came in under budget, in wel- ed in fighting back a real union-busting come contrast to the loss of $180,000 effort. But they also agreed to cuts, in- in 2009. Additionally, our reserve re- cluding 23 percent of their base pay. mains strong. These are truly dark times. Unions It’s too soon to say that the Great everywhere are on the defensive, fight- Recession is over, even though econo- ing to maintain wages and benefits in mists would like us to believe that. It a financially challenging atmosphere. continues to be a worrisome time for The larger solution is to get out of arts funding in America. t hollm a n this recession – but not on the backs We know that New York City is the of artists, working people or the poor. flagship community of the arts in this

I have to say something publicly to country and that Local 802 has a huge : h ar p hoto the DSO management which I hope will responsibility to keep the arts front French hornists from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performing at a protest last year be heard loud and clear in New York and center. We don’t take this lightly. in front of their concert hall. Musicians fought back a vicious union-busting campaign by as well: was it worth it? You forced a Our job is to run the union as effi- management and won a contract without losing their union. strike…why? Musicians were willing to ciently as possible, but we also know submit to binding arbitration. You lost that you can’t cut your way out of a Update on recording negotiations with the record labels: piracy hurts ev- credibility in the eyes of the public, and recession. The AFM and the record companies eryone’s bottom line. now you have to mend bridges with We will do everything in our power are in negotiations right now for the I don’t think I’ve said it here before, both musicians and audience mem- not only to protect our musicians but Sound Recording Labor Agreement, so let me tell members now: don’t pi- bers. You have to start from scratch to defend the arts in general. That which is the AFM’s master recording rate music! That means you shouldn’t with many relationships, including do- takes money, time and commitment. contract. The recording industry is in a download music without paying for it nors. You lost so much…and for what? The bottom line is that we’re not go- state of real flux and it’s safe to say that and please consider not “sharing” your Musicians know how to compromise; ing to pinch pennies – we’re going to nobody knows where the future lies. music collection with the world. This we know how to work together. But if invest in the future. We have no choice. However, we can agree on one thing ultimately hurts your fellow musicians.

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For the moment, music labels are month that touches on something I still making money and they are still wrote about last month: union disci- hiring musicians. We have to support pline. that. Additionally, Local 802 is going to re- The union side representation is instate the “Unfair List,” which is a list strong – we have delegates from Los of employers for whom our members Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto, should not work. I believe this will help and, of course, New York. musicians recognize those employers Add into the mix the RMA – the who continue to undermine and ex- player conference representing record- ploit our livelihood and our artistry. ing musicians – and you have a front More and more, I receive calls of line of true experts in the field. complaint from musicians who are The field of New Media is and will tired of the lack of respect shown to remain a large component in these them by clubs, employers and even talks and I’m confident that we have other musicians. Sometimes we are our the right people sitting at the table to own worst enemy. address this component in an insight- O.K., we get it: we all love to play. It’s ful and knowledgeable fashion. why we practice; it’s why we’ve made Also affected by these negotiations and continue to make the sacrifices in is the future of the Music Performance our lives to accommodate the drive to Trust Fund, which provides funding express ourselves through our music. for live concerts and work opportuni- But where do we draw the line? Why ties for musicians. We are committed to do we continue to undercut ourselves ensure that the MPTF stays alive. and our colleagues by allowing our

employers to pay us less than we are ne r : ch ri s h ay p hoto Performance rights for musicians worth, or even pay us nothing with the Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra (above) are being targeted. Management has On the legislative front, we recently allure (or “carrot,” if you will) of finally filed for bankruptcy even though it has an endowment of $124 million! Is this just a ploy sent Paul Molloy to Washington, D.C. having an audience. to weaken contracts and bust the union? The AFM is fighting back. for Arts Advocacy Day. This is when It’s time to stand up and take stock of arts organizations around the country where this is taking us all. We need to tection. Local 802 and the AFM reject handle the dangerous game the com- – including the AFM – push for better act as the collective that we are. If only the board’s decision because of the size pany is playing – a game that the AFM arts funding. more musicians would come forward, of the orchestra’s current endowment. will expose and oppose – a game which Paul carried with him a letter signed walk into our union and take an active Claiming that it only has funds to pay threatens the livelihoods of the finest by the presidents of all of the AFM lo- role in their business. Without the mu- the bills for two more months, and pro- musicians in the world.” cals in New York, including myself. He sicians getting involved, any initiative jecting a $5 million deficit this year, the The Philadelphia Orchestra is hand-delivered the letter to 25 mem- by our union will be blind. Musicians board claims that the move was neces- continuing to present concerts as bers of the New York congressional del- need to be aware of what we are trying sary in order to save the orchestra in scheduled. egation, urging them not to co-sponsor to accomplish, which is shedding away the long run. Concurrent Resolution 21, which op- years of neglect in the club date, jazz, We have to question how the board Goodbye, Mort and Ken poses performance rights for artists and even the chamber music scene un- and management can say the orchestra The final curtain has come down whose work is played on AM/FM radio. der the excuse that the musicians don’t is out of money when it has a $124 mil- for two personal friends of mine and We’ve covered this issue many times want “union interference”! I disagree. lion endowment. I want to say a special good-bye. Both in Allegro, but here’s the brief sum- Our union is the singular resource The use of Chapter 11 bankruptcy to Mort Silver and Ken Adams were mary: when songs are heard on the that can bring people together but only try and rid the orchestra’s obligation to friends and colleagues on Broadway radio, the songwriter gets a broadcast if the musicians that own the union pay benefits and wages per the collec- and elsewhere, veteran musicians that royalty but not the musicians. We’ve recognize that. tive bargaining agreement with AFM helped me when I was first getting been trying for years to change that, We can do this. We can bring respect Local 77 (Philadelphia) is particularly started as a freelance musician in NYC. most recently with the introduction and value back to what we do – but egregious given the circumstances. It was a pleasure and honor to know of the Performance Rights Act. But only if we work together and stand as Is this Detroit all over again? It seems you, my friends. the broadcasters have fought back and one to preserve our standards. This that once again an orchestra associa- they are trying to pass a law that would means not allowing club owners or any tion is willing to sacrifice its world class Batter up! prevent performance rights for musi- employer to cheapen our product and status and reputation to compensate Let me finish on a light note. It’s cians. That’s what we’re opposing. our music by not offering compensa- for inadequate funding efforts. spring, and it’s ball season. Thanks to tion that matches our value. “This bankruptcy filing is a clumsy, increased interest, Local 802 is now Union involvement: it has to start now flatfooted attempt by management sponsoring two softball teams. You can May is Labor History Month, chosen Philadelphia Orchestra: bankrupt? to free itself from musicians’ pension watch our teams in action Mondays at to commemorate the Haymarket Mas- In mid-April, the Philadelphia Or- benefit obligations and leverage unjus- noon and 2 p.m. at the Heckscher ball- sacre in Chicago in May 1886 at which chestra’s board of directors voted to pe- tified contract concessions from the or- fields in Central Park (enter at 62nd Chicago police fired on workers dur- tition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This chestra,” said AFM President Ray Hair. Street and Central Park West). Come ing a general strike for the eight-hour will be the first time a major American Hair added, “Fortunately, the bank- out, enjoy the beautiful weather, and day. John O’Connor has a column this orchestra has filed for bankruptcy pro- ruptcy judiciary is well equipped to support our teams!

May 2011 | Allegro 5 n news & views ‘EXTRAORDINARY REMEDIES’ If your boss is really evil, the labor board can step in. Check out this story…

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harvey mars, esq.

Harvey Mars is counsel to Local 802. Legal questions from members are welcome. E-mail them to [email protected]. Harvey Mars’s previous articles in this series are archived at www. HarveyMarsAttorney.com. (Click on . com p hoto i c v ia stock y p hotov “Publications & Articles” from the top menu.) Nothing here or in previous b p hoto articles should be construed as formal l The employer interrogated employ- applied before. For instance, one employ- injunctive relief in cases that involved legal advice given in the context of an ees about their union sympathy and de- ee was terminated because she gave an terminations during union organizing attorney-client relationship. manded that they sign cards renouncing interview to the Daily News, even though campaigns. support for the union – or they would be no one had ever been fired for this before! The representation proceeding in fired! In situations like these, where perva- which I am involved is one of the first to ay is labor History Month, l Individual employees were prom- sive unfair labor practices prevent fair benefit from this new initiative. so it’s appropriate that I tell ised benefits if they voted against the election proceedings, the NLRB is em- Last month the National Labor Rela- you about one of my more union and if they helped quell the union powered to employ some extraordinary tions Board filed a federal court proceed- minspiring cases. Last year I organizing effort. remedies. ing in which they sought 10(j) injunctive filed two election requests with the Na- l Employees were put under surveil- Under Section 10(j) of the National relief requiring reinstatement of the 14 tional Labor Relations Board on behalf of lance and were told that there were hun- Labor Relations Act, the NLRB may ap- terminated employees and mandatory teachers and assistant teachers employed dreds of job applicants who would gladly ply for injunctive relief requiring the em- bargaining, in one of the largest daycare centers in take their place. ployer to reinstate employees to restore At the time that this article is being New York. These employees sought to l The employer advised the workers the status quo during the course of unfair written, the court has not yet issued the elect AFSCME District Council 1707 as that they were aware of who the union labor practice proceedings. injunction. A hearing occurred on April their union. sympathizers were. Through NLRA 10(j), the NLRB may 20, at which the daycare management The daycare workers wanted repre- Did this intimidation work? also seek an order requiring the parties filed an opposing brief. sentation because their employer had Well, the election for one of the units to bargain, even though the union had However, just the fact that such an ap- just canceled scheduled vacations. If the resulted in an overwhelming victory for not been certified. plication had been made and that the employees had had a union represent- the union! During the Bush Administration, 10(j) full resources of the newly composed Na- ing them at the time, they would at least But two days later, the employer start- relief was rarely if ever requested by the tional Labor Relations Board have been have had the ability to negotiate. ed firing workers in both units who had NLRB. brought to bear on an employer who had Immediately after the petitions were petitioned for the election. After about However, in October 2010, NLRB Act- engaged in an egregious pattern of unfair filed, the employer engaged in a course two weeks, 14 employees had been fired. ing General Counsel Lafe Solomon an- labor practices is a very welcome sign. of conduct that was shocking even to the The employer’s rationale for the firings nounced an initiative to increase con- It was a long, hard winter, but I think labor board. was based upon criteria they had never sideration and pursuit of Section 10 (j) spring is finally here.

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to undercut scales is both insulting and ridiculous at the same time. Employers who scoff at the organizing Rosenblatt has, at least twice, used Wisconsin as an indicator of “good rights of musicians may find matters things” to come. (I’m sure he means for himself and not for his musicians.) they’ve bitten off more than michael Rosenblatt does pay some of his mu- donovan sicians above the scales set by Local they can chew. The union is 802. We believe he does this because Local 802 is very much on his tail here to fight! these days and he wishes to show himself in a good light to those to whom Michael Donovan is the director he has contracted. of organizing and supervisor of He also wants to paint the union as the union’s single engagement an organization that does not represent department. If you’re playing a musicians but represents the Jewish job where you feel disrespected or club date offices who hire Local 802 mu- know that you aren’t being paid sicians and who do the right thing and pay into the health and pension funds. fairly, contact Michael at (212) 245- The truth is that the members them- 4802, ext. 141 or MFdonovan@ selves are calling us and asking us to Local802afm.org. You can also call please do something about Rosenblatt. the Local 802 hotline anonymously By undercutting scales and not paying at (212) 245-4802, ext. 260 to report pension and health benefits, Rosenb- a job or working situation. latt’s ability to undercut bids from legiti- mate offices that hire union musicians is greatly increased. e enjoy paying our As Rosenblatt’s orchestras are not musicians well above signatories to the Jewish Single Engage- what unions tell ment Agreement, he is not required to musicians they are to pay all his musicians at the union scales.

“W r k ar l i ng a lte be paid. We enjoy treating them right! Those jobs he wins are lost to offices who Wisconsin agrees!” hire only union employees. Yet he con- That was a recent text message sent by tinues the lie that we are representing Chaim Rosenblatt, owner of the EvanAl employers and not our own members. : w p hoto Orchestra, to Local 802 Representative Let’s also point out something else to undercut Rosenblatt. More and more destruction of the musicians’ union. Peter Voccola. Rosenblatt as long as he’s on the end of undercutting would lead to a race to the Does Rosenblatt really feel this way? As we demonstrate and protest against this fork. bottom. The union exists to prevent this It appears so. It was not a big leap for EvanAl Orchestra and Chaim Rosenblatt Rosenblatt may pay some players scenario. We provide a minimum scale, a Rosenblatt to associate himself with the Productions in order to get the Jewish “scale” or even more – that’s fine with line in the sand that may not be crossed. destruction of the labor movement. club date field in order, it is interesting us. But we feel that Rosenblatt’s inten- That is why the grassroots musicians I am sure right now he is reveling in to note Rosenblatt’s choice of words. tion is to destroy the union in the Jewish in this field are fundamentally on the the “victory” of the Wisconsin governor While claiming to be paying above club date field. Let’s say that Local 802 union’s side – not Rosenblatt’s. over police officers, fire fighters, and scale to his musicians, a claim that we was forced to withdraw completely from Now let’s turn to Wisconsin. Why teachers whose pensions and health know is a lie, Rosenblatt cited the recent this field. If that happened, does anyone does Rosenblatt mention Wisconsin? benefits are seen as examples of unions upheaval in Wisconsin in order to press think for one moment that Rosenblatt It appears that Rosenblatt has aligned stealing money from the pockets of home a point that should not be lost on would continue to pay an amount great- himself with the anti-union elements Wisconsin taxpayers. I feel that Rosen- Local 802 members. er than “union scale” if this scale didn’t of the Republican Party of that state. blatt holds you – the Local 802 musi- For informed union people, this par- exist anymore? And then, guess what He feels that the decimation of police, cian – in contempt because you want ticular method of attack from an em- would happen next? Another unscru- fire, teacher, sanitation and every other a pension. He holds you in contempt ployer who exploits his workers in order pulous employer out there might then public sector union is equivalent to the because you want health care. He holds

8 Allegro | May 2011 n news & views Off Broadway roundup: FOR US? we’re swinging he theatre department has been busy. We’re currently in negotiations with the Roundabout tTheatre Company and Gate- way/Patchogue Theatres. Currently the Roundabout is playing “Anything Goes” at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre with 16 musicians. Previews began on March 10 and the show opened on April 7. The Roundabout is also putting up “People in the Picture” at Studio 54 with 12 musicians. Previews began on April 1 and opening night was April 28. We recently signed an Off Broadway Commercial Area Standards Agreement for a musical entitled “The Best Is Yet To Come: The Music of Cy Coleman.” The show is playing at 59E59 Theaters with eight musicians from May 18 to July 3. Also, we recently negotiated a contract for a developmental reading production of a show called “Cool Papa.” The scale is $1,568.80 for a 40-hour, six-day week and $29.40 per 30 minutes of overtime. The music director earns a 50 percent premium and the associate conductor earns a premium of 30 percent. Other benefits apply as well. The reading was performed from March 21 to April 3 at Snapple The- ater with five musicians. If you want more information on any of these contracts or if you have been called to play a theatre production of any size – even a reading or an informal workshop – please contact Claudia Copeland at (212) 245-4802, ext. 158 or Ccopeland@ you in contempt because you want all If you want to help out your pro- top of this column. Local802afm.org. musicians who have struggled to learn fession, if you’re sick and tired of the One more thing. Local 802 is con- their craft to have a decent life. Isn’t Chaim Rosenblatts of the world who sidering reinstating the “Unfair List.” “Bird with Strings” gets union contract it a shame that music has fallen into we feel are contemptuous of your mu- This is a list of employers who union Wess Anderson and Charles McPherson the hands of someone who – in my sical skills, if you want to stand up for members may not play for. Employers recently performed a concert called “Bird opinion – has such contempt for the the rights of musicians and teachers who aren’t returning our phone calls or with Strings” (modeled after the famous art of music? What kind of person is and police and fire officials, or if you who aren’t doing the right thing may 1950 Charlie Parker album). Performing Chaim Rosenblatt? I think he’s a young just want to make a statement about find themselves on this list soon. as the “strings” at this prestigious two- businessman who exploits his employ- the fact that you are happy unions are day event were 11 members of the Philhar- ees and, because of that, undercuts his out there protecting the rights of work- monic Orchestra of the Americas, whose competition. He is apparently not a ers in public and private sectors, then ABOVE: Local 802 picket a gig of the EvanAl musicians were paid at rates negotiated musician and does not understand or join us! We need your help and you Orchestra/Chaim Rosenblatt Productions. by Local 802. These rates conformed to appreciate what it means to be a mu- need the union! We handed out flyers that explained that the Jazz at Lincoln Center scales. sician. I feel he is the kind of person To get involved in this campaign or EvanAl undercuts union musicians by Local 802 and the Philharmonic Or- who should not be allowed around art to learn more, contact my office. My paying below industry standards and not chestra of the Americas continue their in any of its forms. information is in the photo box at the providing health and pension benefits. negotiations for a larger agreement.

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Mr. Adams is survived by his wife Velma, Vivaldi was a longstanding interest and the player and a member of Local 802 in clarinet from the Manhattan School of son Mark, grandaughter Marleigh, brother Little Orchestra Society presented an annu- Msince 1963, died on April 6. Music. As a flutist, clarinetist and saxo- Neil and cousins Grafton, Josephine and al Vivaldi program for 20 years including Mr. Silver was inspired to play the saxo- phonist, Mr. Adams played in numerous Andre. the series called “Vivaldi’s Venice.” phone when he heard Vic Morosco teach- Broadway musicals as well as with the Apart from his work with the Little Or- ing lessons in the same Bronx apartment New York City Ballet, the Brooklyn Phil- chestra Society, Mr. Anagnost conducted building where he grew up. He graduated harmonic (where he also contracted chil- Dino Anagnost the Asian premieres of Menotti’s “The from Music and Art High School in 1963 dren’s concerts), the New York Virtuosi, ino Anagnost, 67, the music Medium” and “Amelia Goes to the Ball.” and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Black director and conductor of the Little He also conducted Poulenc’s “La Voix hu- from Juilliard in 1967 and 1968. But he al- Repertory Ensemble of Chicago. He was DOrchestra Society, died on March 30. maine” for PBS’ “Great Performances” as ways said his real training came from work- also the chair of the Performing and Fine Mr. Anagnost, who was also a pianist, well as a re-creation of Richard Rodgers’ ing in the Catskills. Arts Department at York College (CUNY). joined Local 802 in 1975. He conducted ballet “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue,” with Mr. Silver’s resume was diverse. He Mr. Adams was the solo clarinest for the the Little Orchestra Society for 32 years, New York City Ballet’s prima ballerina Al- worked with Buddy Rich’s band and played Symphony of the New World, which was creating uniquely designed concerts for legra Kent. in the President’s Own Marine Band during New York’s first integrated orchestra. children, such as “Lolli-Pops” and “Happy A Greek-American with an ongoing in- the Nixon administration. He played many He recorded with Luther Vandross and Concerts for Young People.” terest in Greek music, Mr. Anagnost was Broadway shows, including “Beatlemania,” Mary J. Blige, performed on numerous Mr. Anagnost was especially known for dean of music at the Greek Orthodox Arch- “They’re Playing Our Song,” “Grand Hotel,” jingles and film soundtracks, and played building creative and sometimes offbeat diocesan Cathedral of North and South “Tap Dance Kid,” “Kiss of the Spiderwom- top performances like the Black Enterprise programs like “Music Takes Flight,” an America on East 74th Street. He held a an,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” and the revival master’s degree in conducting from Juil- of “Gypsy” starring Bernadette Peters. liard and a Ph.D. in music from Columbia. He contracted “Blood Brothers” and Mr. Anagnost is survived by a brother, a Tommy Tune’s “White Tie and Tails.” He re- The only pro brass shop in sister, a sister-in-law and three nephews. corded numerous jingles, cast albums and In lieu of flowers, friends and supporters record dates. 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12 Allegro | May 2011 n news & views Remembering Dino Anagnost

By Melanie Bradford

n March 30, we lost our lead- er of over 30 years. We must now try to imagine the Little OOrchestra Society without Dino Anagnost. What a legacy he left. I remember the first “Lolli-Pops” concert at Bruno Wal- ter auditorium in 1985 with its wonder- ful talking animals personifying the orchestra’s families of instruments. It was all from the mind and spirit of Dino. He once brought a high school marching band streaming down the aisles of Av- ery Fisher Hall as part of “Babes in Toy- land.” When we presented Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visi- tors,” the composer himself often took the stage to introduce the show’s mon- key, George, to the audience. (George would ride on Menotti’s shoulders!) Dino programmed big shows with big stars: Carol Channing, Billie Jean King and Lemony Snicket come to mind, all of whom collaborated with the orchestra. But sometimes even 10-year-old prodigies stole the show. Dino loved them all. The adult concerts carried on the orchestra’s mission of innovative programming for the chamber ensemble and Dino vastly expanded it with Dino Anagnost (1943-2011) doing what he did best: inspiring others. works from a wider cultural spectrum, including South American music, films So gregarious to begin with, he always ISO bestowed its 2011 Award for Dis- Jolles, Howard Hall, Alan Kay, Katsuko and jazz. Dino completely embraced looked happiest when he was conduct- tinguished Achievement in Music Edu- Esaki, Eric De Gioia, Chris Lee, Scott thematic, multimedia programming: ing us. Who else would write personal cation on Dino and the orchestra. The Ballantyne, Mary Whitaker, Lilit Gam- words, images and music presented thank-you notes to the orchestra as he tribute read: “ISO congratulates you pel, Krystof Witek, Ahling Neu, An- by crowd-pleasing narrators such as did last summer after the final Vivaldi on the joyous understanding of music drew Schwartz, David Heiss, Mike and Lynn Redgrave, Estelle Parsons and concert? and the devotion to its pleasures you Ann Gillette, John Moses, Sheryl Henze James Earl Jones. “Music Takes Flight,” His legacy continues. There is a instill in audiences of all ages in the and Bob Chausow. featuring Marc Blitzstein’s music with newly-completed “Lolli-Pops” concert concert hall, the classroom, and among videos of man in the air and beyond, announced for this fall. There will be those who participate in your popular and the narrated “Vivaldi’s Venice” se- new ventures and maybe even some programs.” Well said. I couldn’t agree ries, where he generously called upon classics from our trove of many years more. us to be soloists along with many well- of successes. All of this will be under a Dino, as one orchestra member put known artists of our era, were bold new musical director, something very it, was like a Greek epic: grand, ener- statements about the future of the bittersweet for all of us. getic and full of drama – but a lot more concert format. Less than a month before Dino fun. We will always remember Dino’s What I will miss most is the rapport passed away, he and the Little Or- warmth, enthusiasm, and congeniality, Dino had with us. Who else would blow chestra Society were honored by the and especially his deep resonant laugh. kisses in your direction when he loved InterSchool Orchestras of New York. In finding words for this piece, I ap- what he heard in rehearsal, or even Citing the “impeccable scholarship, preciate those in the Little Orchestra smile right at you for a beautiful phrase meticulous planning, rare creativity Society who related what Dino meant during the glorious Christmas concert and an adventurous spirit combined to them: David Wilson, Susan Rotholz, at his beloved Holy Trinity Cathedral. with spectacular showmanship,” the David Wakefield, Jonathan Haas, Susan n advertising

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May 2011 | Allegro 15 n news & views Looking back, a good year A big surprise: the union had budgeted for a large deficit in 2010, but thanks in

s we entered 2010, the finan- employees when work is down for our little better than expected. The combi- cial outlook was grim. The members. This resulted in an oppor- nation of stabilizing income and cost prior year was very challeng- financial tunity to reduce our staff when vacan- control resulted in a General Fund sur- Aing for Local 802. We were cies occurred through attrition. As staff plus of $100,053.30 at the end of June running a $17,000 deficit in the middle VICE salaries and benefits are a large part of 2010 instead of a mid-year projected of 2009, which increased to a deficit of our expenses at Local 802, saving the loss of $187,809.50 $180,000 by the end of the year. The president’s expense of filling some positions is par- 2010 budget looked even worse, with ticularly effective in controlling costs. July to December 2010 a projected deficit of over $300,000. report Savings were also generated during Recording Department income soft- While Local 802 does have the resourc- jay blumenthal the new administration’s search for ened during the second half of the year. es to absorb this kind of loss on a short new legal counsel, a public relations However, Broadway continued to out- term basis, doing so repeatedly over the [email protected] firm and a political action representa- perform expectations (slightly). long term would be untenable. tive. These firms were engaged during The silver lining came from an unex- the second quarter of the year, result- pected source – our investments. January to June 2010 which could easily have blown through ing in an unforeseen savings during the Due to the uncertainty of the stock Now let’s fast-forward to 2010. As the already disconcerting projected loss first quarter. market, we can never budget for an we worked our way through the year, of $300,000. The income for the first half of the increase or decrease in the valuation containing our costs was paramount While not a direct correlation, there year improved slightly. Recording, Lin- of our securities. That said, our securi- to ensure against a ballooning deficit, tends to be less work for Local 802 staff coln Center and Broadway each did a ties did well through the end of 2010, We did fine last year, but this year may be different

or the 12-month period ending $170,209 from 2009 because of fewer strong, with $7,618,076 in unrestricted Dec. 31, 2010, Local 802 realized legal issues. net assets. However, 2011 is a big year a gain of $514,557, compared to a controller’s We have also not incurred any strikes for contract renewals and the potential Floss of $180,538 during the prior in 2010. As a result the investments for strikes always exists. Our plan is to year. The audited financial statements report of $2,030,000 grew considerably by continue to be strong and continue to for 2010 appear in this issue of Allegro $42,000. work to create new jobs for musicians starting on page 28. On the expense side, we were $149,256 in 2011. The increased profitability during under budget. Most of this is due to con- this period was attributable to overall trolled expenditures for legal fees. We income being favorable to budget by ira goldman were favorable on both salaries and ben- $591,170. efits by $62,575 compared to 2009. We Specifically, work dues were favor- [email protected] did this by implementing tighter con- Rain date? able to budget by $195,205 while an- trols over use of overtime and consoli- nual membership dues were down dation of some positions. spring is here, and it’s not too soon from budget by $36,323. Allegro advertising income of $64,557 In summary, 2010 was a very positive to start thinking about outdoor gigs. Also, investment income produced reflected an increase of $20,583 in year. But looking ahead for 2011, uncer- Under Local 802 contracts, if you are security gains of $126,545 and real- 2010. Also, until 2010, we were paying tainty surrounds income. We are budget- hired for an outdoor engagement ized gains of $5,989 in 2010. This was an outside graphic designer for Allegro ing a $300,000 loss for 2011. with a rain date, you must be paid a healthy improvement in our invest- as well as a separate advertising man- Part of our challenge is doing a better for both dates: the scheduled engagement portfolio from prior years. ager. Our editor is now doing the news- job of billing and collecting. We are still ment and the rain date. Any member Of the public relations budget of paper’s graphic design himself as well implementing a new computer system who is asked to reserve a rain date $341,000, we only spent $176,847 in as selling ads in Allegro, the Local 802 for accounts receivable that will give us without pay should contact Michael 2010. In 2011, additional plans are directory and the 802 Notes electronic the capabilities of monitoring the in- Donovan at (212) 245-4802, ext. 141 made to spend more to promote live newsletter. come billed and collected in a better way. or [email protected]. music. Legal expenses have gone down The finances of the union remain

16 Allegro | May 2011 n news & views for the union’s finances part to good investment returns, we actually made a very healthly gain contributing $132,000 to the bottom improved significantly, adding $237,256 many of our members perform (Broad- asset, having a long-range plan in place line. This number is a combination of to our bottom line in interest, dividends, way, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall). to upgrade and maintain the building is realized and unrealized gains. Real- and realized and unrealized gains. The size of the building allows us to necessary and prudent. When created, ized gains (gains actually received) and Our strike fund remains robust at utilize six of our seven floors (includ- the new capital budget will take build- unrealized gains (gains on paper only $2,072,214. The Local 802 bylaws re- ing the basement) and rent out the top ing upgrades and preventive mainte- – not actualized) are both reported quire the monies in this fund to be floor. Finally, we paid off our mortgage nance into account. Some of the proj- on the financial statement. While you deposited in interest-bearing, insured many years ago, which eliminated that ects will be costly, like replacing some have to account for them, unrealized accounts. Various certificates of deposit monthly expense. As a practical matter, of our plumbing and renovating our gains can disappear just as quickly as with varying maturities (laddered CD’s) our building pays dividends, providing bathrooms. Planning is essential. After they occur. are used for this fund. These invest- meeting and rehearsal space while in- we assess and prioritize our needs, I will ments provide safety and easy access creasing in value due to NYC’s rising of course inform the membership. The big picture: all of 2010 when needed. real estate market. Finally, our LM-2 report was filed with Performance for the entire year end- There is yet another investment that The Local 802 Executive Board re- the Department of Labor. You can view ed positively with a gain of $514,557 as is Local 802’s “jewel in the crown” – cently decided to create a capital bud- it at http://erds.dol-esa.gov/query/ compared to a loss of $180,538 in 2009. our building at 322 West 48th Street get in addition to our operating budget. getOrgQry.do. Contributing to the positive perfor- in the heart of NYC. No other invest- In the past, small projects that address mance was an increase in work dues of ment matches what our building does the building’s wear and tear issues have NEED MONEY HELP? $372,310 over the previous year. for this union. Our location is perfect. been performed on an as-needed basis. Contact (212) 397-4802 or MAP@ Also, our investment performance It is within walking distance of where Since the building is our most valuable Local802afm.org for free services.

May 2011 | Allegro 17 n news & views Union discipline Should we go back to being ‘gig cops’ – even if we still have that power?

he fact that May is Labor His- bargaining power with their employers. our actions mean to the future of our tory Month is a reminder that It’s in the freelance part of the industry, union and our livelihood. Too much history should serve as a les- recordinG which is colossal, that our strength has lack of internal discipline will lead to Tson, or else it is destined to be dissipated. The nightclubs in New York more of the walls of protection crum- confined to the realm of nostalgia and VICE City are not the nightclubs of the 50’s bling around us. useless sentimentality. when musicians found it necessary to Look at Mike Donovan’s article about For a good deal of the AFM’s history, president’s join the union and uphold its bylaws. the renegade employer in the Jewish its strength had little to do with collec- report I think it’s time we look at the best Club Date field. If we had the union tive bargaining, which is today our de- and the worst of the old paradigm of we had in 1953 (or even 1980, for that fining strength and strategy in uphold- john o’connor the union organizing through the prin- matter), this employer would not be a ing fairness and our rights as musicians ciples of internal discipline. problem. Musicians playing with this at work. [email protected] We don’t want to unnecessarily particular employer would have to be In 1953, Robert D. Leiter wrote in the threaten our members with discipline. in the union, and the union would sim- introduction to his history, “The Musi- It’s not what we’re about. ply tell its members, “you can’t play for cians and Petrillo”: union could impose the threat of disci- Local 802 has become a union of this employer.” End of story. pline on any member who played in a goodwill between its members (re- To some extent, we have more power The American Federation of nightclub, for instance, that did not pay cent internal political battles aside), than we use. New York has some of the Musicians exercises complete control minimum scale wages or that violated in which we reach out to each other best musicians anywhere. The musi- over professional musicians in the any of the myriad bylaws the union cre- to solve our internal differences and cians at the top of their game wanting United States. A musician who is not ated in dealing with countless issues. use our unity to fight against employer to secure regular work in New York are, in the union normally cannot earn a Those days, for better or worse, are abuses, and to boost the mission of pre- more often than not, members of the livelihood by playing an instrument. long gone. But is it for better or for serving live music in this great city. union because they know it is a neces- The union frequently has been able worse? On the other hand, some members sity of their professions. This gives the to impose the terms of employment We are certainly better off as a union play too loosely with our bylaws, which union strength. upon employers without negotiation. that is no longer perceived as the cops were put in place through a democratic Instead of going back to the bad old that come to hammer a musician try- process that reflects the will of the ma- days of fining members for not play- Contained within this capsule of ing to make a living with a fine or jority of our members. ing by the rules, it would be far better historical documentation lies the di- threat of expulsion. Too many members disregard the to educate our membership as to why lemma the AFM faced as it became To this day we live with that legacy principles of unionism and solidarity each of us is responsible through our less relevant to musicians plying their through horror stories we hear about because they want the gig. It happens actions for the strength of the union. trade as rock and roll and country mu- the bad old days. Many non-union (and so often that many feel it is futile to try It’s an old saw that we are as strong sic overcame jazz and dance music as even some union) musicians still think to rein in all the dark dates and non- as our weakest link. But if we have too the dominating tastes of the music- the union is the same union it was in union work. many weak links we lose everything. enjoying public. 1953. Perhaps. Nobody wants that. In the era of the big band, the union But a big reason for the union not But, without going back to the good Our choice is simple: a strong union could enforce its rules upon its mem- being the disciplinary machine it once (or bad) old days, we as union mem- or an ineffective one. There is no in bership in order to maintain the stan- was has little to do with higher con- bers need to think seriously about what between. dards necessary to make a living as a sciousness. It has to do with our loss of musician. This is why many of the AFM strength and unity over the years. Doz- locals referred to themselves as “pro- ens of AFM locals across the country no tective associations” instead of unions. longer exist for failure to grapple with Instead of going back to the bad old The agreements that enforced stan- the causes of this state of affairs. dards in the industry were between the Thankfully, Local 802 retains soli- days of fining musicians, we should members of the union, not between darity and unity among its established the union and the employers. The orchestras and as a result wields great educate our members

18 Allegro | May 2011 n labor history month : edd i e c ri mm ns p hoto WE WILL REMEMBER: The Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire was one of the worst tragedies in American labor history. One hundred and forty-six workers – mainly immigrant women and girls – lost their lives. The deaths were due to the owners’ standard practice of keeping most doors locked every day to control the workplace and supposedly prevent theft. On the 100th commemoration of the fire this March, Local 802 musicians provided music, playing a funeral-style march. Above, from left: Ingrid Gordon, Barbara Allen, Bernice Brooks, Barbara Merjan and Eve Sicular (who is not a member but who joined the drummers spontaneously). Below, John O’Connor’s song in tribute to the victims, written in 1986 on the 75th anniversary of the fire.

VERSE 3: On the eighth and the ninth, and the tenth floor, this fact'ry of workers from the garment trade stuffed them into the rooms where so many were doomed, at the end of the Sabbath day.

VERSE 4: Oh the doors were all locked, and the fire-escapes weak, the whole building was a trap and a peril, just to save a few bucks, for the rich runamucks who made money from the lives of young girls.

VERSE 5: What choice for a young girl, of sixteen or so,but the sweatshops for the shirtwaists they sell, and what choice for a soul, in a ten-story hole, but the pavement or the fires of hell.

VERSE 6: Now the question still looms, in the workshops and rooms, the question, I’ll pose it to you, when you stand to defend, all the cap’talists and their friends, what price for the profits of few?

FINAL CHORUS Murder I’ll cry, till the day that I die, for I saw but I could not believe, two girls on the ledge, as they jumped from the edge, into the arms of eternity, Transcribed by Bud Burridge into the arms of eternity,

May 2011 | Allegro 19 n musicians at work Light out of darkness Gotham Chamber Opera Orchestra commissions a new opera with an intense plot

hat happens when a woman tries to Local 802 agreement, commissioned the work along director; Christopher Lee and Keats Dieffenbach, escape from her life in a fundamentalist with the Music Theatre Group and the Opera Company violins; Nardo Poy, viola; Sato Moughalian, flute; James Mormon sect? That’s the plot of “Dark of Philadelphia. Gotham will premiere the opera this Austin Smith, oboe; Todd Palmer, clarinet; Michelle WSisters,” a new opera with music by Nico November at John Jay College. The photo below by Gott, harp; Thomas Hutchinson, trombone; Patrick Muhly and libretto by Stephen Karam. The Gotham Stephanie Berger was taken during a recent rehearsal. Pridemore, French horn; Eric Poland, percussion; Chamber Opera, whose musicians are covered by a Pictured below are Neal Goren, conductor and artistic Arash Amini, cello; and Gregg August, bass.

20 Allegro | May 2011 Take me out to the ball game Bronx Arts Ensemble tries for world record, but Mother Nature calls a different tune

t was supposed to be a Guinness world record. The suming a sold-out game) as they entered the stadium. The concert was sponsored by the 161st Street Bronx Arts Ensemble, which is covered by a Local The plan was acceptable to the Guinness officials, and Business Improvement District, and the music was 802 contract, came up with the idea to perform “Take a real world record was at stake. arranged and conducted by Local 802 member Jack iMe Out to the Ball Game” for the largest number of Unfortunately, the game was delayed on account Gale. baseball fans at a recent Yankees game. But this wasn’t of rain and the attempt was scrapped. So musicians going to be a simple performance in the middle of center went with their backup plan…they headed over to Standing above the children on the far left is bassoonist Bill field. No – this world record would be broken logically the nearby Highbridge Head Start school and played Scribner, executive director of the Bronx Arts Ensemble. Next and efficiently. How? baseball favorites (and the disco hit “Y.M.C.A.) to the to him, from left to right, are Lisa Pike, Russ Rizner, Mike Here was the plan: every fan who wants to enter delight of the children. Ponella, Steve Schulman (standing in back, with glasses), Tony Yankee Stadium must pass through a certain location Which is better – breaking a world record or mak- Gorruso, Bruce Eidem, Marcus Rojas, Dave Gale (foreground, – Babe Ruth Plaza. The musicians planned to perform ing children smile? The photo above, taken by Charles in blue shirt), Jeff Caswell (back row, head turned), in the plaza, thereby playing for all 51,000 fans (as- O’Neal, tells the answer. Pete Hyde, Jack Gale and Diamond Gardner (sunglasses)

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22 Allegro | May 2011 n news & views Looking for housing? How does $635 a month in rent sound to you?

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May 2011 | Allegro 23 n news & views When should Local 802 get

By Martha hyde ally disagree passionately about educa- [email protected] tion reform, health care reform, war, housing or gun control, among other s I write this, I am 50,000 issues. But there are interests which feet in the air on the way to tend to bind us together. San Antonio for a conference We are musicians, artists with intel- Aon health care reform. Getting lectual property, entrepreneurs, work- this much physical distance from the ers with multiple employers and mem- ground helps me gain perspective. bers of a labor union. Last year, I was asked to serve with Thus, when we decide to get involved my colleagues, Pat Dougherty and Tom in politics and endorsements, it makes Olcott, on a committee of the Local 802 sense to me to start first at the city and Executive Board that deals with po- state level in the following areas: arts litical endorsements. Tom eloquently funding, arts in education, support for weighed in on this subject in the De- non-profit theatres, employee misclas- cember 2010 issue of Allegro. sification and lack of protection for em- The most obvious reason a labor ployees of multiple employers. union would want to have a political On the federal level, perhaps copy- presence is to affect legislation in a way right law and carry-on allowances for that is beneficial to its members. But I see a distinction between pursuing a Local 802 comprises musicians political agenda I might personally support and pursuing one in the name of of diverse political views…but

r k ar l i ng lte : Wa p hoto Local 802. there are issues which tend to Members and staff protested the Iraq occupation in 2007; Local 802 was a supporter of Local 802 comprises musicians of di- bind us together U.S. Labor Against the War. Should the union take official positions on outside conflicts? verse political views. We may individu- Our mission at Local 802 ends at our borders: the big picture belongs to the AFM

read John O’Connor’s report respond to this call and I think many converted. I do believe that this ad- “Talking Politics” in the Decem- other members did.) ministration is different and I’m hop- ber issue with great interest. It is a Another way is to ask the Federa- ing that there is an understanding Ivery good opinion piece, but I be- musicians’ tion to respond when needed. This that we had defined boundaries as lieve O’Connor is wrong. Our mission is key. This is one of the reasons the an AFM local and a larger platform as Local 802 does end at our borders. voice AFM is there, to take care of the big within the Federation. The big picture belongs to the AFM. picture. The Federation by definition This changes only if another lo- Good unionism means, in most The Musicians’ Voice is an open covers all of our jurisdictions and cal or musical organization outside cases, not intruding on other juris- forum for discussion about the state should be the conduit for most po- our jurisdiction asks for our input or dictions, even if it seems reasonable. of union affairs. The letters here do litical action. help. We do have a moral obligation Partly, this is a matter of respect. not necessarily express the views of All of this may presume some sense to show solidarity – when asked. So if we feel the urge to take on Local 802. E-mail letters to Allegro@ of narrowness, but if you don’t draw The reference to South African larger causes, what should we do? Local802afm.org or write to Allegro, lines how do you know your constitu- apartheid was dreadful, inappropri- Asking members to respond indi- Local 802, 322 West 48th Street, New ency? Think of it not as narrowness, ate and insulting to anti-apartheid vidually is one way to go. Some years York, NY 10036. Letters must be no but as keeping the big picture in focus. activists and citizens of Arizona. ago, I remember a campaign to free a more than 300 words. In the past, “serious debate and Mickey Burke political activist musician being held continual analysis” didn’t seem to (This letter was edited and condensed in a South American country. (I did exist or it was only preaching to the with the permission of the author.)

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 eeting called to order at 11:13 AM. Present: Presi- Executive political? dent Gagliardi, Financial board minutes MVice President Blumenthal, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Ex- ecutive Board members Covo, Dough- sented a request for Local 802’s posi- instruments should be a focus. erty, Hyde, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, tion on Senate Bill 1087 to provide dis- Stepping back a little, it might make Assistant to the President Donovan. counted electrical power to Broadway sense to support politicians who sup- It was moved and seconded to ap- and Off Broadway theatres. Discussion port labor causes, but when you step prove the January 11, 2011 minutes as held. Molloy excused. back even that much, you begin to corrected. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to spend encounter more differences of opinion President Gagliardi reported on up to $1,600 for a booth at Showbiz among our members. Sound Recording Labor Agreement ne- Expo in March and to pursue the op- Furthermore, there are causes that gotiations. portunity to participate in a workshop some feel Local 802 has no place in, Gagliardi reported on outstanding is- directed at industry musicians. Discus- while others may feel those same sues regarding “Priscilla, Queen of the sion held. Motion carried unanimously. causes are civil or humans rights issues Desert.” A letter from the AFM to the Gagliardi referred the matter of adver- that we must weigh in on. production company was distributed tising with 411 to the Public Relations This is a delicate balancing act that regarding the upcoming cast album re- Committee for a recommendation. raises more questions for me than it cording sessions. Discussion held on Senate Bill 1087. provides answers. Gagliardi reported that the jurisdic- Gagliardi referred the matter of Senate For instance, the Executive Board re- tion of Local 52-626 (Norwalk, CT) has Bill 1087 to the Public Relations Com- cently voted unanimously to condemn been assigned to Local 802. Discussion mittee for a recommendation. Wisconsin governor Scott Walker’s ac- held. Concert Representative Fisher pres- tions to curtail collective bargaining Financial Vice President Blumenthal ent.Fisher distributed copies of an rights of public sector workers in his reported on negotiations with the Phil- email from the Center for Contempo- state. While on the one hand, Wiscon- harmonic Orchestra of the Americas rary Opera (CCO) and read a letter from sin is far away from Local 802, on the (POA). Local 802 Counsel Mars pres- a CCO orchestra member. Discussion other hand, collective bargaining is at ent. Mars and Blumenthal presented a held. Fisher excused. Executive Board the heart of what unions do and we are single engagement contract for a May Member Kruvand present. Discussion a union. 23 POA concert at Lincoln Center’s held. There are other issues which are Rose Hall. Discussion held. Donovan Meeting adjourned 1:29 p.m. less clear. There is a consensus that excused. Mars excused. It was moved we must better fund education but we and seconded to approve the single have many members who are drown- engagement contract. Motion carried ing in high property taxes. Access to unanimously. CUSTOM CROSSWORDS health care is considered a basic need Recording Vice President O’Connor by Patrick Blindauer but there is a concern about runaway reported on personnel matters in the costs and a lack of consensus on how Electronic Media Services Department. My work has appeared in places much health care is enough. Discussion held. like the New York Times, Wall As my colleagues and I try to figure Daire Fitzgerald, Orchestra of St. out where to draw lines in sands that Luke’s (OSL) Committee Chair pres- Street Journal, and Games. seem ever shifting, I think it will be- ent. Fitzgerald presented a commu- Now you can get your very own hoove us to employ one of the most nication from Orchestra of St. Luke’s basic musical skills: listening. management. Discussion held. Fitzger- personalized, one-of-a-kind, ald excused. Discussion held. Donovan professional quality New York Martha Hyde is a multi-woodwind present. It was moved and seconded Times-style crossword puzzle, player who performs on Broadway. to grant OSL’s request to suspend Ar- chock-full of words and phrases She’s an elected member of the Local 802 ticle 8 of the OSL collective bargaining chosen by you. Executive Board. agreement (relating to the Caramoor Festival) for the 2011 Caramoor Festival Surprise your crossword-loving pending ratification by the bargaining There are causes that some friend or family member on a unit. Motion carried unanimously. birthday, wedding, anniversary, or feel Local 802 has no place : l aur en d rap e r p hoto Political and Public Relations Direc- in, while others may feel Local 802 had an official presence tor Molloy present. Molloy announced other special occasion. Try the puzzle on page 37 for a sample. those same causes are civil or at the “We Are One” rally on April 9 the next Showbiz Expo will take place to demonstrate for workers’ rights. on March 26. Discussion held. Molloy humans rights issues that we Supporting the labor movement is natural, outlined costs of advertising in 411, a www.patrickblindauer.com must weigh in on but where should the union draw the line film and television industry resource for more info & a FREE monthly crossword on what causes we march for? directory. Discussion held. Molloy pre-

May 2011 | Allegro 25 n advertising

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May 2011 | Allegro 27 n financial statements

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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of Consolidated Statements of Activities December 31, 2010 and 2009 For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

2010 2009 RESTATED 2010 2009

INCOME ASSETS

DUES AND FEES CURRENT ASSETS Work dues $4,761,558 $4,389,248 Cash and cash equivalents $3,230,595 $3,437,676 Basic dues and application fees 1,592,275 1,664,056 Work dues receivable 708,416 569,219 GROSS DUES AND Accounts receivable FEE INCOME 6,353,833 6,053,304 from related parties 415,842 362,398 Other accounts receivable 32,483 32,209 Less - transfers to: Prepaid expenses 172,932 181,560 American Federation of Musicians: TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,560,268 4,583,062 Work dues 528,378 564,320 Per capita and application fees 430,040 456,128 INVESTMENTS - at fair value 2,066,002 1,765,206 Other affiliated organizations 30,590 38,514 TOTAL TRANSFERS 989,008 1,058,962 FIXED ASSETS NET DUES AND FEES 5,364,825 4,994,342 Land and building 4,060,624 4,055,550 Computer software 403,438 330,927 OTHER INCOME Furniture and equipment 1,550,422 1,459,480 Rent 181,032 171,750 Subtotal 6,014,484 5,845,957 interest and dividends 104,721 10,816 Less: Accumulated depreciation 3,435,969 3,217,856 unrealized gains on investments 126,545 6,025 NET FIXED ASSETS 2,578,515 2,628,101 Realized gains on investments 5,990 - Journal advertising 64,557 43,974 OTHER ASSETS Other 14,067 18,258 Deposits 3,000 3,000 TOTAL OTHER INCOME 496,912 250,823

TOTAL ASSETS $9,207,785 $8,979,369 TOTAL INCOME 5,861,736 5,245,165

LIABILITIES AND UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS EXPENSES

CURRENT LIABILITIES Personnel expenses 3,331,923 3,399,470 Escrow payable- members $1,023,331 $961,236 Office expenses 295,768 277,289 Deferred income 120,402 365,203 General expenses 446,045 429,524 Accounts payable and Occupancy expenses 655,554 614,621 accrued expenses 163,999 221,097 Allegro expenses 98,521 113,316 Due to the American Federation Other expenses: of Musicians 142,752 165,824 investment expenses 27,239 5,980 Legal fees 209,183 379,392 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,450,484 1,713,360 Public relations 176,847 104,386 Members’ life insurance 105,099 95,475 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Strike & picketing 1,000 6,250 TOTAL EXPENSES 5,347,179 5,425,703 Officers' severance payable 139,225 162,490 INCREASE (DECREASE) TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,589,709 1,875,850 IN NET ASSETS 514,557 (180,538)

UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS 7,618,076 7,103,519 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS Beginning 7,103,519 7,284,057 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS $9,207,785 $8,979,369 ending $7,618,076 $7,103,519

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Recording and Claims Funds Statements of Cash Receipts and For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 Cash Disbursements For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010

2010 2009 Recording Claims RESTATED Fund Fund

OPERATING ACTIVITIES RECEIPTS increase (decrease ) in net assets $514,557 $(180,538) Escrow monies received $371,086 $- Transfers from General Fund 77,014 - Adjustments to reconcile increase in net Claims and transient items collected - 79,646 assets to net cash provided by (used for) Interest income 762 174 operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 218,113 155,138 TOTAL RECEIPTS 448,862 79,820 Realized (gains) on investments (5,990) - Unrealized (gains) on investments (126,545) (6,023) Changes in operating assets and liabilities DISBURSEMENTS (Increase) Decrease in operating assets Work dues receivable (139,197) 106,695 Escrow monies disbursed 264,835 - Accounts receivable from Claims and transient items paid - 124,738 related entities (53,444) (10,531) Other accounts receivable (274) 665 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 264,835 124,738 Prepaid expenses 8,628 31,180 increase (Decrease) in operating liabilities escrow payable-recording RECEIPTS OVER (UNDER) and claims 62,095 (57,548) DISBURSEMENTS 184,027 (44,918) Deferred Income (244,801) 13,509 Accounts payable and CASH BALANCES January 1, 2010 164,720 94,839 accrued expenses (57,098) 31,779 Accounts payable to the AF of M (23,071) (29,762) December 31, 2010 $348,747 $49,921 Officers’ severance payable (23,265) 40,301

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 129,708 94,865 OFFICERS’ SALARIES JANUARY-DECEMBER 31, 2010 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of U.S. Treasury bills and other NAME AMOUNT marketable securities (2,796,454) (1,759,184) Sale of U.S. Treasury Bills and other Gagliardi, Augustino 109,969.00 marketable securities 2,628,192 2,195,935 Blumenthal, Jay S. 95,079.00 Purchase of fixed assets (168,527) (180,964) O’Connor, John 95,445.00 Burridge, Hollis $6,544.00 NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) Babich, John $4,950.00 iNVESTING ACTIVITIES (336,789) 255,787 Covo, Berttina 1,763.00 Dougherty, Patricia 4,950.00 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (207,081) 350,652 Hyde, Martha 5,400.00 Sharman, Clinton 6,000.00 Schwartz, Andrew M. 7,376.00 CASH BALANCE Olcott, Thomas 7,732.00 January 1 3,437,676 3,087,024 Roach, Maxine 4,800.00 Kruvand-Moye, Gail 4,500.00 December 31 $3,230,595 $3,437,676 Blanc, Roger 350.00 Moye, Eugene 150.00 Cutler, Sara 300.00 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Gorruso, Anthony 300.00 Rubenstein, Madelyn 300.00 Schulman, Stephen 350.00 CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR Suttmann, Robert 300.00 INCOME TAXES $7,278 $4,195 Wieloszynski, Daniel 300.00

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Notes to Financial Statements Cash and Cash Equivalents At December 31, 2010 and 2009 For the purpose of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash is considered to be checking and money market accounts, including cash accounts that are Note 1 – General part of an investment portfolio. The Associated Musicians of Greater New York and Subsidiary, Local 802 AFM (the “Union”) is a labor union established to provide collective bargaining Investments representation to its members. The membership consists of workers in the Investments are reported at fair value. Fair value is the price that would be music industry in Nassau and Suffolk Counties of Long Island and the New York, received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction New York vicinity. The Union is an affiliated local of the American Federation of between market participants at the measurement date. See Note 12 for a Musicians (AFL-CIO/TLC). discussion of fair value measurements.

The purpose of the Union is to organize all persons within its jurisdiction; Fixed Assets establish and maintain equitable wages and working conditions; to elevate Fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation accumulated since acquisition. the moral, social and intellectual standing of its members; to guard members’ Such amounts do not purport to represent replacement or realizable values. financial interests; to promote their general welfare; to secure employment for The building is being depreciated on the straight-line method over an estimated its members; and to assist employers in the music industry. useful life of forty years. Furniture and equipment are being depreciated over estimated useful lives of five to ten years. Expenditures for normal replacements The Club Corp., which was incorporated in New York on December 31, 1991, are charged to current operations. All other expenditures for fixed assets are was formed to own and operate the land and building located at 322 West 48th capitalized. Street, New York NY 10036, the Union’s headquarters. All of the issued and outstanding stock of the Club Corp. is owned by the Union. All officers of the Note 3 – Concentration of Credit Risk Union are also officers of the Club Corp. Financial instruments that subject the Union to a concentration of credit risk include cash and cash equivalents. The Union maintains accounts at high The Union is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(5) of the quality financial institutions. While the Union attempts to limit any financial Internal Revenue Code (IRC) except for the Union’s subsidiary, the Club Corp exposure, its cash deposit balance may, at times, exceed federally insured limits. (as noted above) which is not tax exempt. Note 4 – Risks and Uncertainties Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The Union invests in various investment securities. Investment securities are Basis of Accounting exposed to various risks such as interest rate, market, and credit risks. Due The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will Basis of Presentation occur in the near term, and such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the statement of financial position. The Union is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted net assets, Note 5 – Related Party Transactions temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently restricted net assets. Accounts receivable from related entities were: December 31 Consolidation 2010 2009 The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Associated Musicians of Greater New York (the “Union”), Local 802 of the American Local 802 Musicians Health Fund $276,083 $325,857 Federation of Musicians, include the accounts of the Union’s General Fund, Others 139,759 36,541 Members’ Benefit Strike Fund, Special Projects and Services Fund, Building $415,842 $362,398 Fund, Members’ Legal Services Fund, Anne Walker Scholarship Fund, the Union’s wholly owned subsidiary, the Greater New York Musicians Club Corporation (the “Club Corp.”), and the Recording and Claims Funds, which are escrow accounts held on behalf of both members and employers. All inter- The Union was reimbursed for payroll costs and overhead expenses incurred on fund and intra-fund transactions and accounts have been eliminated in the behalf of these organizations, in the amounts of $631,240 for 2010 and $647,228 consolidation. for 2009.

Use of Estimates Note 6 – Restatement The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles The prior period’s cash and escrow payable – recording and claims balances generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to have been restated to include the recording and claims cash balances. As a make estimates and assumptions. This affects the reported amounts of assets consequence, cash and escrow payable – recording and claims as of December and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of 31, 2009 were increased by $259,559, respectively. These amounts were the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses previously, and still are, reportedly in a separate statement attached to the during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates. financial statements.

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Note 7 – Net Assets o Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; Net assets balance is comprised of the following: o Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive December 31 markets; 2010 2009 General Fund $3,911,992 $3,490,262 o Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset Members’ Benefit Strike Fund 2,072,214 2,031,442 or liability; Special Projects and Services Fund 76,628 69,912 o Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by Members’ Legal Services Fund 142,031 96,147 observable market data by correlation or other means. Building Fund 15,183 15,183 If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, the Level 2 input Anne Walker Scholarship Fund 19,316 19,861 must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Club Corp 1,380,712 1,380,712 • Level 3: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and $7,618,076 $7,103,519 significant to the fair value measurement. The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement Level within the fair value hierarchy Note 8 – Lease Commitment is based on the lowest Level of any input that is significant to the fair value The Union’s Long Island business representatives occupy premises under a non- measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable cancelable operating lease, which expired on June 30, 2009. Rent is currently being inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. paid on a month to month basis. Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets at fair Note 9 – Pension Plans and Severance Pay value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2010 Eligible employees of the Union are covered under multiemployer defined benefit and 2009. pension plans. Pension expense amounted to $303,813 and $297,466 in 2010 and 2009, respectively. Common stocks and U.S. government securities: Valued at the closing price reported in the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Eligible officers are entitled to severance payments upon termination of employment. The liability for these payments is initially recorded when an officer completes five Corporate bonds: Certain corporate bonds are valued at the closing price years of service. Officers’ severance pay expense for the twelve month periods reported in the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Other amounted to $32,186 and $40,301 in 2010 and 2009, respectively. corporate bonds traded in the over-the-counter market and listed securities for which no sale was reported on the last business day of the Plan year are valued at Note 10 – Escrow account liability the average of the last reported bid and asked prices. The organization is custodian of cash and investments for the Recording and Claims Funds, which are reported as both assets and liabilities in the Statement of Financial Certificates of deposit: Valued at fair value by discounting the related cash Position. The Recording Fund holds wages due to covered employees, which can be flows based on current yields of similar instruments with comparable durations in the form of an employer check or employer deposit held at the organization for those musicians who are out of town at the time. The Claims Fund holds deposits considering the credit-worthiness of the issuer. from employers as security until wages are paid to covered employees. The preceding methods may produce a fair value calculation that may not be Note 11 – Management Information Systems Project indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, In order to better serve the membership, the Executive Board has approved a although the plan believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent project to update and improve the capabilities of the Union’s current management with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions information system. The cost for this project has been estimated at $285,000. This to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different project is expected to be completed in 2011. fair value measurement at the reporting date. The inputs used in valuing all of the union’s investments have quoted prices in Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification active markets for identical securities (Level – 1).Note (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, provides the framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes 13 – Investments the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives The following summary reflects investments held at December 31, 2010 and 2009: the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets 2010 2009 or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs Investments at fair value as determined (Level 3 measurements). The three Levels of the fair value hierarchy under FASB by quoted market prices: ASC 820 are described as follows: U.S. government $745,062 $746,293 • Level 1: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the plan has the Corporate bonds 661,753 451,838 ability to access. Common stock 659,187 567,075 • Level 2: Inputs to the valuation methodology include: TOTALS $2,066,002 $1,765,206

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Consolidated Statements of Supporting Schedules For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

2010 2009

Personnel expenses Payroll and employee benefits $3,285,521 $3,348,096 Officers’ severance 32,186 40,301 . com p hoto TZ v ia i stock

Auto expenses 12,549 11,073 AR Outside help 1,667 0 Total personnel expenses $3,331,923 $3,399,470

Office expenses Stationery, printing, training classes, computer : d ra_SCHW p hoto and office supplies $104,162 $90,740 Postage 44,788 45,998 Repairs and maintenance 44,753 43,684 Data processing 37,092 21,614 Telephone 25,569 35,130 L.I. office rental 15,388 15,388 Machine rental 13,002 12,672 Miscellaneous office expenses 11,014 12,063 Total office expenses $295,768 $277,289 Want to save some General expenses Depreciation $218,113 $155,138 time? As a musician, you Conventions, travel and meetings 48,121 45,487 Auditing 44,000 40,000 Insurance 43,590 49,032 should know about direct Donations and journal ads 23,535 22,075 Educational seminars 17,813 4,665 deposit at Local 802… Miscellaneous general expenses 16,287 28,582 Arbitration 11,450 13,457 Bank charges and interest 9,718 6,589 1. For Broadway musicians Dues and subscriptions 9,091 8,146 Licenses and permits 2,554 2,650 If you are a Broadway musician, the Broadway contract allows you to deposit Negotiations 1,773 22,356 your vacation money weekly into your account at the Actors Federal Credit Legit 802 0 26,097 Union. This is an easy way to save for a vacation. Any musician, actor or en- Election 0 5,250 tertainer can open an account at the credit union; there is a branch on the Total general expenses $446,045 $429,524 fourth floor of the Local 802 building. For more information, contact Marisa Friedman at [email protected] or (212) 245-4802, ext. 130. Building expenses Payroll and employee benefits $342,453 $315,677 Real estate taxes 154,256 154,171 Electricity 110,580 84,829 2. For recording musicians Fuel Oil 24,866 18,861 Waste removal 9,037 8,795 If you receive checks at the recording checks window at Local 802, and have an Cleaning 8,182 27,488 account at the Actors Federal Credit Union (see above), you can have your recording checks deposited automatically to your account. Start by going to the credit Security 6,180 4,800 union on the fourth floor of the union building. Ask for an automatic deposit Total building expenses $655,554 $614,621 form. Fill one out and get it notarized. (Local 802 can notarize it for you: see Lisa Mejia or Fran McDonald in the Concert Department on the fourth floor.) Return Allegro expenses the notarized form to the Recording Department on the second floor (ask for Bill Printing $66,135 $70,971 Crow or Howard Williams). Now any recording checks that are owed to you will Postage 24,925 25,763 be pulled once a week and sent up to the credit union. They’ll deduct the work Photos, art and production 6,291 15,211 dues, deposit your money and mail you the stubs and receipts. For more informa- Proof-reading 1,170 1,371 tion, contact Bill Crow at [email protected] or (212) 245-4802, ext. 118. Total Allegro expenses $98,521 $113,316

May 2011 | Allegro 33 n membership New and readmitted members To join Local 802, call our Membership Department at (212) 245-4802

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34 Allegro | May 2011 n membership why we joined the union To join Local 802, call our Membership Department at (212) 245-4802

Hugga ReddaBlack Trevor Long Sarah Silverman Danny Weller R. Conrad Cornelison

I am a song composer as well as an cians who inspire me. I would also like doubling was always a strong quality life’s passion or giving up the career arranger of lyrics. I have been perform- to teach. My most recent gig was at The of my playing, and it’s been a lifelong that they’ve pursued their entire lives ing for at least 10 years, mostly inde- Shrine in Harlem with my band, the dream of mine to perform on Broad- just so they can afford to make ends pendent work in the fields of reggae, Trevor Long Group. I got it by emailing way. I am currently on the road (on meet. I am currently a bassoon student hip hop, jungle, drum ‘n’ bass and dub- The Shrine directly. I play trombone. average, two weeks per month) with at Juilliard, and, while I do depend on step. I’m also associated with the Uni- Trevor Long Miss Tess, a Brooklyn-based singer- gigs as supplementary income, I hope versal Zulu Nation. I’ve performed at [email protected] songwriter and guitarist. A drummer to one day make a career out of per- the Times Square Art Center, Rutgers friend of mine from New England Con- forming in NYC. At the moment I am Stadium in Newark and most recently I joined Local 802 so that I could work servatory (where I graduated in 2006) trying to learn the most I can from the at the Sapphire Lounge on the Lower on Broadway. I am a pianist/vocalist; recommended me for the gig when I many successful musicians I interact East Side. I was brought into Local 802 I worked as a sub for “In the Heights” moved to town. I play upright bass, with, listen to concerts, and make my- by Morgan Bobby Robinson himself and I currently sub the keyboard #1 with electric as a double. self a better musician. Most recently, I so I would like to think that I’m doing part in “Mary Poppins” on Broadway. Danny Weller performed J.S. Bach’s B Minor Mass at something right by joining the union. Sarah Silverman [email protected] Carnegie Hall with L’Ensemble Médi- I’ve created my own label (Jungle Lion [email protected] cal, a doctor’s orchestra from Germany Entertainment) and my own manage- Why did I join Local 802? In today’s performing a benefit concert for the ment (Indelible Inc.) since good and I joined Local 802 because I did a economy, I feel as though it is more Doctors Without Borders program in fair help is hard to find. number of theatre jobs through AFM important than ever to be part of an Haiti. They were in need of an extra Michael F.B. Brown a/k/a Local 325 in San Diego (“Working” and organization that represents musi- bassoonist, and contacted one of our Hugga ReddaBlack “Sammy” at the Old Globe Theatre, cians and defends them. Many pro- orchestra managers at Juilliard. The [email protected] and “Bonnie & Clyde” at the La Jolla grams are continually making bud- message got down to me, and I was Playhouse), before I moved to Brook- get cuts, specifically to the arts, and glad to help them. It was really inspir- I joined Local 802 because I think it lyn a year ago. Union gigs always make orchestras are continually taking ad- ing to work with musicians whose pri- will make me more visible in the mu- for the best jobs in the music industry, vantage of their musicians (pay cuts, mary life focus wasn’t music, and to sic scene and give me access to more and I am proud to become a member shorter seasons, etc.). Without the see how passionate they were about musician-friendly resources. My musi- of 802 I’m understudying with local help of the union, many musicians raising money for their charity. cal goal in New York City is to lead my theatre bassists for parts in Broadway would be put in compromising posi- R. Conrad Cornelison own band and play with other musi- and Off Broadway shows. Reading and tions: having to choose between their [email protected] Are you paying too much tax? As a musician, your employers are legally required to pay their fair share of your Social Security and Medicare taxes. If you’re paid cash for gigs, you’re losing money. How much? If you make

y se r son $30,000 per year as a musician, you lose $2,295 out of your own pocket when you are misclassified as an independent contractor. Tell your bandleaders and employers to pay you as an employee – it’s your right, and it’s the law. For more information, contact the Organizing

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May 2011 | Allegro 35 n news & views Beyond the gig: building your career as a musician

l Be professional. Arrive on time to gigs and appointments. musicians’ l Use Internet resources and social media but only as a supplement to your assistance marketing strategy, not as your only program tool. l Provide services for free to intro- Cindy Green, Lcsw duce yourself to a potential long-term customer, but do not continually play or teach without compensation beyond The office of the Musicians’ Assistance one or two episodes. Program is your one-stop shop l Take advantage of networking op- for musicians’ health. We offer portunities in order to meet people face to face and build relationships. counseling – both one-on-one and in l When someone calls your cell groups – as well as information on phone or voicemail, your outgoing all kinds of social services, including message should be simple and profes- ss health insurance, food stamps and sional. more. All services are free to Local Following the panel discussion, the audience broke up into smaller groups 802 members. Contact us at MAP@ to discuss among themselves. They Local802afm.org or (212) 397-4802. shared their work experiences as musicians as well as marketing strategies

they’ve used, both successful and not. snodg ra : steve p hoto ondering how to build Groups were encouraged to talk your career - especially dur- about resources they use and challeng- bandleader or the person who has to all entertainers, including musicians.) ing a recession? Recently, es they face in marketing themselves. pay the other musicians, Legit 802 is For more information on the Actors WLocal 802 partnered with Not only did group members get ideas for you. You just write one check to the Fund Work Program, contact the MAP the Actors Fund Work Program to pres- for self promotion, they also were ex- union, and we take care of paying your office at (212) 397-4802 or MAP@ ent “Beyond the Gig: Building Your Ca- posed to the idea and practice of net- musicians all of their wages and ben- Local802afm.org. reer as a Musician.” We attracted a very working, a valuable and necessary tool efits. We also handle unemployment healthy crowd of 50 musicians – a mix of the trade. payments, federal and state tax filings, of Local 802 members and non-mem- We then heard from Theresa Couture disability, worker’s compensation, and bers alike. The day was filled with valu- who runs the Local 802 referral ser- Medicare and FICA payments. Finally, Directory able information and thoughtful ideas vice. The goal of the service is to help we’ll also make all quarterly and year- to help people make career decisions. increase job opportunities for members end reports and send out W-2’s, all at available Local 802 President Tino Gagliardi and to promote Local 802 in the com- no extra cost to you. and Recording Vice President John munity. Most referrals are for weddings Both the Actors Fund Work Program O’Connor welcomed the group with and other private parties, but occasion- and Local 802 were pleased that so online some thoughts about the music indus- ally we are able to place musicians in many musicians were able to take ad- try and the union’s place in it. positions where there is ongoing work. vantage of this important information. If you’re a Local 802 member, you The core of the event was a panel Before participating in the service, you If you are interested in more network- can search the membership directory discussion moderated by guitarist and must have a Web site or MySpace page ing opportunities, you should know online – which will get you names, longtime member Larry Seigel. Drum- with sound clips of your work, a sched- that the Actors Fund Work Program addresses, e-mails, phone numbers mer Bernard Purdie, violinist Antoine ule of performance dates, videos of has an orientation program every Mon- and instruments of all of our members. Silverman and percussionist Valerie your work, links to YouTube, and easy- day at noon followed by Network Now, Just go to www.Local802afm.org. Naranjo shared with the group their to-access contact information. which provides a forum in which to Log in as a member. Then click work histories as well as their ideas of Bobby Shankin talked about Legit meet artists, exchange ideas and make “Search Directory” from the left- how to make it in the music business. 802, Local 802’s payroll service. When- contacts. (Don’t let the word “actors” hand, red menus. Some of their ideas included: ever you’re in the position of being the stop you. Actors Fund programs are for

36 Allegro | May 2011 n BREAKTIME | CROSSWORD

by Patrick Blindauer (www.PatrickBlindauer.com) Novem- CROSSWORD PUZZLE berMAY 2010 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Across 1 Fill one’s tank; 6 Satisfy completely; 14 15 16 10 Slothful; 14 Turner memoir; 15 Jay in “Jerry Maguire”; 16 “Ricochet” rapper; 17 17 18 19 DO; 20 Recycling receptacle; 21 Former CALENDAR Soviet station; 22 World-class; 23 RE; 25 Send information to Mikael Elsila at 20 21 22 MI; 29 Do some damage to; 30 Spots for [email protected] surfers; 32 180° from SSW; 33 Fudd in 23 24 25 26 27 28 “Wabbit Trouble”; 35 Sarducci of “SNL”; 37 FA; 42 Address a crowd; 43 Bakery Jazz Jam 29 30 31 32 buy; 44 “___ Cents a Dance”; 45 Care for; There is a jazz jam on most Mondays at 47 “For the Boys” gp.; 50 SOL; 53 LA; 56 Local 802, from 7 to 10 p.m. Upcoming 33 34 35 36 dates include May 2, May 9, May 16 and Bishop of the Rat Pack; 57 Plugs; 58 Fig. May 23. For more information, call Joe 37 38 39 40 41 on a baseball card; 59 TI; 64 Spine feature; Petrucelli at the Jazz Foundation of America 65 Tough trip; 66 “The Sound of Music” at (212) 245-3999, ext. 10, or e-mail Joe@ 42 43 role; 67 “Aw, heck!”; 68 Relig. speeches; JazzFoundation.org. 69 Softens 44 45 46 47 48 49 Down careers in the healing arts 50 51 52 53 54 55 1 “Stayin’ Alive” brothers; 2 Open As a musician, you have already built a courtyard; 3 Word after raw or burnt; 56 57 58 connection between your body and your 4 Actress Merkel; 5 ___ Amidala (“Star mind. Join us for a free seminar to learn about Wars” princess); 6 More unctuous; 7 59 60 61 62 63 other careers in the healing arts. We’ll discuss Good to go; 8 1940 Karloff film; 9 “The drama therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, Comedy of ___”; 10 Flaxen fabric; 11 Royal 64 65 66 massage therapy, personal training, social flush card;12 Zorro has a big one; 13 From work, psychotherapy and speech therapy, 67 68 69 Jan. 1 till now; 18 Noxious emanation; 19 among others. Come hear from others who ___-Caps; 24 Musburger or Scowcroft, e.g.; have pursued education and training to develop 26 Tending to the problem; 27 Bring to therapeutic sideline and second careers. Meet in Answer will be posted at www.Local802afm.org within two weeks ruin; 28 Bar sign gas; 31 Hackneyed; 34 the Local 802 club room on Thursday, May 19, Grant’s foe; 35 Received; 36 Run out of; from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the 37 “Name That Tune” clue; 38 Ground- Actors Fund Work Program. SIGHT-SINGING CHALLENGE breaking discoveries?; 39 Black and ___ (bar beverages); 40 “I’ll pass”; 41 Sulks; 45 Aromas; 46 Friend of Pooh; 48 Sitcom, e.g.; FREE HEARING TEST 49 Homeward bound?; 51 Give the boot; Protect those ears! Our monthly free hearing test 52 Scand. land; 54 “___ Mio”; 55 Flavored

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Membership orientation Are you trying to The union holds its regular orientation for new reach musicians? members this month on Thursday, May 19 at Ô 11 a.m. in the Executive Board Room. For more New location! Want to reach the eyes of thousands information, call Maureen Cupid at (212) 245- 149 west 46th S to’s of professional musicians each month? Ô (212) 391-1315 4802, ext. 111. Allegro is the most efficient and economical way to reach out to this Robertoswinds.com highly educated and select market. closed for memorial day Rober E-mail [email protected]. We The Local 802 building is closed on Monday, also offer advertising in our electronic May 30 for Memorial Day Winds newsletter!

May 2011 | Allegro 37 n Marketplace | to advertise in allegro, e-mail [email protected] or call (646) 765-9663

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38 Allegro | May 2011 n LIVES & Stories The Band Room

’ve been saying goodbye to too in Montclair. it was always fun to play trombone and got up on the back of many of my old friends lately. The with him, and to enjoy his sunny dis- the stand and started playing tailgate latest one to go was Joe Morello, Bill position. In his last days, he was still trombone, very tastefully. So the piano Iwhose obit was in the last issue of always surrounded by drum students. player turned to the rest of the musi- Allegro. crow The population of drummers who have cians and said, “‘Cherokee,’ in E.” Well, I I met Joe when I joined Marian studied with him must be huge. That, didn’t know Cherokee, and I don’t think McPartland’s trio at the Hickory House and his recordings, make a good legacy I’d ever played in the key of E in my life, on 52nd Street in February 1954. We got from a good man. so I just went back to my table and laid along great as a rhythm team, and be- [email protected] my horn in my case. A guy came over came good friends right away. He was www.BillCrowBass.com l l l and started unscrewing my horn and a magnet for young drummers, who putting it away in the case, and he said, gathered to meet Joe between sets at Tony Quarrington, a jazz guitarist “Kid, you are obnoxious!” The band the Hickory House, and many of them hates publicity,” Joe would say. “Just in Toronto, got this story from pianist was Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Bud became his students. Since we were on wants to play and be left alone. I don’t Norm Amadio. When Norm was play- Powell, Max Roach and Charles Mingus. the bandstand with Marian six nights a even know where he lives now… out in ing with Lester Young at the Colonial And the people in the club are looking week for a couple of years, we learned the Midwest someplace.” Tavern in the 1950’s, he discovered that at me like cancer has just walked into to play well together, and were well Marian gave Joe a featured spot with Lester had an aversion to calling tunes the room. I was a naïve farm kid, I don’t known in New York. We were hired so her trio, but she knew that she wouldn’t by their names. He preferred indirect think they got through to me. I was just often by musicians who heard us with be able to keep him at the Hickory allusions. For instance, he would say waiting for another blues in F. But the Marian’s trio that she often joked about House forever on the salary she was to Norm, “Push me! Push me!” to let sax player, Bird, came right to my table deserving a percentage of our outside able to provide there. Joe got nibbles Norm know that he wanted to play “I and said, “Hey, kid, don’t you let these earnings. from Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Can’t Get Started.” people get to you. You’re a really good With his spectacular technique, Joe Stan Kenton, etc., but the one that in- player, and you just keep going ahead.” was immediately an object of atten- trigued him the most was an offer from l l l I love to tell that story because it’s an tion for many jazz writers, and he grew Dave Brubeck to join his quartet. Joe example of what a magnificent human uncomfortable when they compared had often talked to me about wanting John Welch, president of Sofia Violins being that man was. him to Max Roach, Louis Bellson and to play with hard swinging players like in Indianapolis, Indiana, came to New Buddy Rich. To deflect such compari- Phil Woods, Zoot Sims and Clark Ter- York in the 1950’s as a trombone player. l l l sons, Joe invented a fictitious drummer ry. When he asked me what I thought On an Internet interview, he tells this named Marvin Bonessa, who he said about his accepting Brubeck’s offer, I story: Brian Nalepka sent me a parable of could cut them all. He said that Marvin advised: “Don’t do it, Joe. You’ll go with I got into New York, stayed at the the times: was a recluse who never recorded, and Dave, become a big star with him, and West Side YMCA. It was Sunday, and I A public union employee, a Tea Party never played in New York. Marian loved you’ll never get to play with those other went to the Village with my trombone. activist and a CEO are sitting at a ta- the joke, and she and I backed Joe up, guys.” Well, Joe didn’t take my advice, At a place called the Open Door, there ble with a plate in the middle holding agreeing that Bonessa was the great- and it worked out just fine for him. was a sign in the window saying “jam a dozen cookies. The CEO takes 11 of est. Some of the New York jazz writers During recent years I often played session,” and to me that meant anyone them, then turns to the Tea Partier and wanted to look him up and do inter- with Joe at the Shanghai Jazz, out in could play. I went in, and they were says, “Watch out for that union guy… views, but Joe discouraged them. “He Madison New Jersey, and at Trumpets, playing the blues in F, so I got out my he wants a piece of your cookie!”

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Giving the gift of food is one of the most loving things you can do. And during a recession, your help is desperately needed. Local 802 will be collecting food for City Harvest from May 8 to June 19. There will be a box set up in the club room for all donations. For more information, contact Kimeo Lee at Klee@Local802afm. org or (212) 245-4802, ext. 142.

Save the Date june 2011 Membership Meeting WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011 • 5 p.m.

The meeting takes place here at Local 802: 322 West 48th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues.

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