Central Pennsylvania Musicians Association

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Tonight we say farewell to the and we salute the musicians who made it great over the years, including and and and . Musicians were covered by an contract for all this time and we mourn all of the union jobs that are being lost in this unfair and unjust cancellation. Respect and shout out to all of the union members of , , , and who made this show a success!

photo of by Philip Romano



Writers Guild of America, East
IATSE
SAG-AFTRA
Directors Guild of America

12/28/2025

May you have a Happy, Prosperous, Music-Filled 2026!

The AFM offices will be closed Dec 24-26 and Dec 31-Jan 1.

Please expect a delay in replies as our team enjoys the break. We will get back to you as quickly as possible upon our return.
Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🎁

11/01/2025

Local 802 and the AFM are grateful for the leadership of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (). Thank you, Senator Gillibrand and Senators Cory Booker () and Andy Kim () for recognizing that Broadway’s economic contributions reach across our region.  As they wrote, Broadway “supports nearly 100,000 jobs and draws in yearly audiences of over 14 million, generating a record $1.89 billion in box office revenue during its most recent season. Broadway is also an essential cornerstone in the economic wellbeing of surrounding businesses and sectors, including hospitality, retail, and transportation. Broadway’s workers are the heartbeat of American arts and entertainment, and the cultural legacy these individuals have cultivated inspires generations.”

And last night, President Bob Suttmann heard directly from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (). Thank you, Leader Schumer, for always standing with musicians and all artists and arts workers.

09/28/2025

The symphony’s board granted voluntary recognition in July, pending a check of signed union authorization cards that was completed in August.

09/02/2025

Labor Day is a reminder that we owe our rights and protections to labor unions who fought for them. Happy holiday!

A Labor Day Message from AFM International President Gagliardi: https://www.afm.org/2025/09/a-labor-day-message-from-afm-president-tino-gagliardi/

09/02/2025

During his time on campus, jazz drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. will work with the student jazz ensemble Centre Dimensions.

07/25/2025

"The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert without clear explanation is deeply concerning and raises serious questions about the broader implications for free expression and artistic freedom." SEE OUR FULL STATEMENT BELOW.

07/01/2025

The composer who wrote the endlessly catchy theme for “Mission: Impossible” and more than 100 other arrangements for film and television, Lalo Schifrin has died.

07/01/2025

Today, the Senate overwhelmingly supported musicians' rights. With a vote tally of 99 to 1, an amendment was passed to eliminate the ban on AI regulations.
When we stand together, we can make a difference. 🎉