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American Federation of Musicians Local 285-403

11/02/2026

Music technology changes. Fair compensation must keep up.
Corporate executives don't get to decide the future of our music. We demand Consent, Credit, and Compensation whenever our work is used for AI generation. Stand with working musicians—Human Made, Human Paid!

Sign our petition at: HumanMadeHumanPaid.com ✊🎶

11/01/2026

We're looking for our next Secretary-Treasurer! 🎶

AFM Local 285-403 has an opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in helping support our local music community.

This is a paid leadership position, with $3,000 in annual compensation and home office reimbursement.

The role involves:

💰Managing the Local's finances and payments

📝 Keeping membership records up to date

👩🏻‍💻 Helping with communications

The good news? Our financial and membership systems are in a brand new system (with many routine tasks automated) and support is available to help you get started.

You don't need to be an expert in union administration to express interest!

Interested in learning more? Please email us or comment below with your contact information.

Nominations are due November 17, with elections taking place in December.
We'd love to hear from you!

10/30/2026

The future of music must belong to the people who make it. Musicians demand CONSENT, CREDIT, and COMPENSATION when our work is used for AI development and music generation.

Sign The Petition to Support Artists: HUMANMADEHUMANPAID.COM

10/29/2026

Our Local is expanding our social media presence!

We'll be sharing union news, musician resources, advocacy campaigns, and highlights from our local music community.

Whether you're a member, a fellow musician, or simply a supporter of live music, we'd love for you to follow along!

📲 Find us on Instagram at

Send a message to learn more

10/29/2026

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra opening concert was one for the books!

10/28/2026

We're looking for our next Secretary-Treasurer! 🎶

AFM Local 285-403 has an opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in helping support our local music community.

This is a paid leadership position, with $3,000 in annual compensation and home office reimbursement.

The role involves:

💰Managing the Local's finances and payments

📝 Keeping membership records up to date

👩🏻‍💻 Helping with communications

The good news? Our financial and membership systems are in a brand new system (with many routine tasks automated) and support is available to help you get started.

You don't need to be an expert in union administration to express interest!

Interested in learning more? Please email President Straznicky (visit https://members.afm.org/locals/info/number/285-403).

Nominations are due November 17, with elections taking place in December.

We'd love to hear from you!

09/11/2026

Big News - ECSO is now on Audition Forum! See our upcoming auditions here! 🎶

Principal 2nd Violin and Section Violin I & II:
https://www.auditionforum.com/post/principal-2nd-violin-and-section-violin-i-ii/eastern-connecticut-symphony-orchestra/cb4b0c95-8230-423

Section Bass:
https://www.auditionforum.com/post/section-bass-3-open-positions/eastern-connecticut-symphony-orchestra/c37855c8-f3c5-4181-96e3-ccd6f3e7ad44

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Address

PO Box 467
Norwich, CT
06444

Telephone

+18603835745

Website

https://local285-403.afmquartet.org/

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