Category: Newsletter

A new study by researchers at the University of Exeter finds that playing a musical instrument can give you better brain health as you age. The study found that practicing and reading music can help with memory and solving complex tasks, and those that read music regularly have better numerical memory. Those that continue to READ MORE

New, Reinstated, and Resigned members for February 2024: New Members: Reinstated Members: none Resigned Members: Deceased Members: none

Annual statements of dues paid last year (for tax purposes) will be mailed in February. If you have requested a statement in the past, you will automatically receive a copy this year. If you have not received a statement in the past but would like one, please contact the office.

Greetings colleagues, from your new Local 655 President, Kendra Hawley! I have played oboe and English horn in several organizations around our Local 655 jurisdiction over the past 9 years, plus two years as a student/freelancer in 2008-10. kendra hawleyI have served as a member and Chairperson of the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra Committee and READ MORE

Unions and Professional Athletes A union for professional athletes? Why would someone making huge sums of money need a union? In fact, actors, doctors, performing artists, and athletes are union members in higher percentages than other occupations. Major League baseball players, possibly one of the most exploited groups of workers, began their quest for union READ MORE

Our new Executive Board has been installed and had its first meeting last month, and new energy on the Board is apparent. Look for a musician survey to be launched soon, where musicians in the community can give input on what issues need to be addressed. The Board also began filling our standing committees…if you READ MORE