A Message from AFM President Ray Hair
No matter what happens in Washington, D.C. over the next four years, AFM will keep fighting to improve our livelihood, and to preserve, protect and defend the interests of the finest musicians in the world.
News
Making Musical History With Alex Lacamoire
Hamilton’s Tony Award-winning orchestrator, a member NY Local 802, discusses the spirit of curiosity and diversity in today’s musicals.
Management Meeting With Striking Fort Worth Musicians
Management has finally agreed to return to the table to meet with striking Fort Worth Symphony (FWSO) musicians.
Stronger With Her
AFM’s International Executive Board voted unanimously to endorse Hillary Clinton for President of the United States.
Serena Ryder: Discovers Utopia Through Her World of Contrasts
Kingston Local 518 member Serena Ryder talks about her sixth album, Utopia, and her upcoming tour.
Pittsburgh On Strike
Musicians rejected management’s demands for cuts to pay, benefits & orchestra size.
Creative Community Reject FCC Set-Top Box Proposal
The creative community supports competition in the set-top box market, but it cannot come at the expense of those making a living in the film, television, and music industries.
Fort Worth Symphony Musicians Strike
After 14 months of bargaining with management continuously proposing wage cuts, musicians went on strike for a fair agreement this afternoon.
AFM’s President on Fort Worth Symphony Strike
This strike is about fairness. We call on the management and board of directors to immediately work with the musicians to achieve an acceptable agreement.
Brent Mason: Behind the Scenes with One of Nashville’s Most In-Demand Players
One of the most in-demand Nashville session guitarists of the past 30 years, Nashville Local 257 member Brent Mason discusses starting out in Nashville, his career, and the importance of unions.