Category: Newsletter

Michael Tilson Thomas has passed away at age 81. Tilson Thomas, along with Lin and Ted Arison, co-founded the New World Symphony in Miami Beach in 1987. Tilson Thomas first served as assistant conductor of the Boston Symphony, where he was launched into the spotlight. He later had principal conducting roles with the Buffalo Philharmonic, READ MORE

New, Reinstated, and Resigned members for April 2026: New Members: Reinstated Members: Resigned Members: none Deceased Members: none

Membership Meeting Scheduled Our next membership meeting will be on May 28, 2026 at 7 pm. Reminders and links will be sent in May. Please mark your calendars now…we look forward to seeing you! Tax Time April is tax time. Employers were required to send your W2 and 1099 forms by the end of February. READ MORE

Members interested in attending UNSIN 2026 on April 22-24 in Wynwood can receive a 20 percent discount. UNSIN, Miami’s alternative to SXSW, is a Latin-focused festival that includes performances, showcases, panels, workshops, and keynotes. Panels include “From Machines to Streams: The Decisions That Finish Records” and “Pitch Perfect: Leverage Data & Design to Land Your READ MORE

Last month President Hawley and Secretary-Treasurer Apana visited with the New World Symphony fellows to speak to them about the AFM. They were joined by AFM staff members Rochelle Skolnick and Debbie Newmark, as well as ROPA president Steve Wade and ICSOM chair Keith Carrick. These visits have taken place annual for many years, and READ MORE

When we think of workplace safety, we usually think of protections relating to heavy machinery or hazardous chemicals or something of that nature, but there are several laws protecting workers, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, The Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Civil READ MORE