Jim Self: The Tuba Takes Center Stage
A symphonic, studio musician and union musician for more than 43 years, Jim Self has been an influential player in tuba’s emergence as a solo instrument.
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Orbert Davis: Opening Minds with Third Stream
The Chicago Local 10-308 trumpet player, who is artistic director, conductor, and co-founder of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, is impacting students through Discover Music: Discover Life.
Musicians Union Applauds Bipartisan Pension Reform Bill
Yesterday Congress introduced a bill to help ensure musicians and other working people keep the pensions they earned.
Shooter Jennings: Coming Home to Country
The Los Angeles Local 47 member has built a reputation as both a producer and solo performer.
Punch Brothers 12 Years Later
The Nashville Local 257 musicians have grown together as individuals, musicians, and friends since forming the band in 2006.
On Broadway & Tour with Lawrence Goldberg
The NYC Local 802 music director, conductor, and keyboardist talks about working in New York and on national tours.
Music Modernization Act is Now Law
Thanks to musicians and their allies joining together, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) is now law.
Chicago Lyric Opera Musicians Strike
Musicians are fighting management’s demands for pay cuts, shortened season & reduced orchestra size.
Gemma New: A View from the Podium
The Hamilton Local 293 member discuses her work as Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director, resident conductor for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and guest engagements around the globe.
Creative Community Confronts Media Consolidation
AFM joined with other members of music community in telling the FCC that AM/FM radio has an unfair advantage over newer ways to consume music because they do not pay musicians.