Rochester Musicians' Association, Local 66 AFM

07/29/2013

I now know how Charlie Brown would have felt had, just once, Lucy let him actually kick the football. He would have felt a stunned disbelief that what he had long wanted to happen – and what should have been happening all along – finally did happen. I don’t know what he would have felt

07/23/2013

Bill Frissell endorses Justice For Jazz Artists! Learn more about the organization fighting for security in the NYC jazz community:

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Bill Frisell has publicly endorsed Justice for Jazz Artists! Mr. Frisell understands the urgent need to provide some security to the musicians who sustain and nurture jazz culture in New York City. Welcome Bill in the comments!

06/28/2013

To the Rochester Musicians' Association (from Marilyn Terpening):

People can friend Heidianna Terpening on Facebook as she has documented this past month so beautifully.

Dear Friends,

Yesterday evening, surrounded by his loving family, our dear friend, Ron Terpening, peacefully went home to dwell in the light and love of his Divine Creator. We have all been blessed by Ron's beautiful spirit and musical gifts, and his love will live on through the gifts he shared.

We will gather to remember and celebrate Ron on Sunday, July 7, at 2:00PM in the sanctuary of Downtown Presbyterian Church. I invite all of you to be part of a choir for this service, and I hope you will invite others who would like to sing. We will meet for rehearsal from 11:30-1PM in the sanctuary, then we will gather for a light lunch before the service at 2PM. It will be a memorable service of music and his life..

Please let me know at your earliest convenience (by Monday, July 1, if possible) whether you will be able to participate as a choir member for this service so that I can plan music appropriately. Also, please forward along this invitation to the many friends, students, and extended family with whom you may be in contact, so that we can raise the rafters with our voices in celebration of Ron's beautiful earthly journey with us.

Calling hours will take place on this Sunday, June 30th, at Bartolomeo and Perroto Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY 14626 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM.

In Peace,
LEE

Lee S. Wright
Director of Music Ministry
Downtown United Presbyterian Church
121 N. Fitzhugh St. Rochester, NY 14614
585.325.4000 (office) 585.520.2003 (cell)
[email protected]

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Ronald was a Life Member of AFM Local 66 (joined '70) and taught music in the Gates Chili School District for 50 years.

06/19/2013

Hi everyone, if you haven't had a chance to check out Fair Trade Music Rochester--please do! Lots of great projects going on and ample opportunity to connect with your fellow musicians on important issues:

https://www.facebook.com/FairTradeMusicRoc

The mission of Fair Trade Music Rochester is to facilitate the growth of the music community through projects, resources, and advocacy. Through networking, collaboration, and education we look to enhance the quality of performance environment and sustainable wage. By actively engaging the Rochester community, the group strives to raise the visibility and value of independent performers and ensembles.

For more detail, please browse our website (www.fairtrademusicroc.org) for current projects and workshops. Follow us here on Facebook for the most up to date news and events.

We believe in the ability of the music community to organize our efforts into projects that raise the visibility and viability of professional music in Rochester.

Promoting communication among the freelance musicians of Rochester, NY.

05/16/2013

The RPO has been presenting great concerts for the Rochester youth this week:

The RPO musicians and Principal Conductor for Education and Outreach Michael Butterman are busy playing for thousands of pre-school and kindergarten children this week at various venues as part of our 2013 Tiny Tots Concerts. Then, on Sunday afternoon, they'll play their last OrKIDStra concert of the season at Hochstein Performance Hall.

05/13/2013

Question: Why do workers still need a union? Answer: Union hotel musicians just won a NINE PERCENT RAISE in their new contract. Think that would have happened without a union? Read the story at www.bitly.com/9-percent. If you believe in unions or live music, share this now!

04/19/2013

Before the concert started Thursday night, I heard a woman

04/12/2013

These workshops are great, be sure to tune in:

Panelists: Angela Myles Beeching, Director, Center for Music Entrepreneurship, Manhattan School of Music Jade Simmons, Concert Pianist & Arts Entrepreneur Bill Williams, Trumpeter, Educator, Consultant

03/01/2013

Thursday night at Kodak Hall the Rochester Philharmonic

02/22/2013

Rochester, NY – The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) announces its 2013-14 season today, one that features a thoughtful balance of classic and contemporary works, world-renowned guest artists and RPO soloists, top guest conductors, Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik’s 20th anniversary season,...

12/21/2012

The musicians of the RPO are grateful for your support and optimistic in moving forward:

http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/arts-rpo-musicians-release-statement-supporting-rpo-board/Content?oid=2163784

Late Thursday night a committee of musicians from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra released a statement in support of the RPO Board in light of recent developments. The full statement appears below.

12/17/2012

An interesting instance of Local 802 intervening on behalf of musicians in NYC:
http://www.local802afm.org/2012/12/which-side-are-you-on-2/

AllegroPresident's ReportBill Crow's Band RoomAdvertiseSubscribeArchiveCurrent: Volume 112 No. 12 December, 2012Which side are you on?Posted on December 1, 2012 by local802adminby John O'ConnorMusicians were caught in a non-union squeeze between two employers, each of whom refused to talk with Local...