Scale Committee Meeting, 10 May 2022 

The meeting was called to order by chairperson Aron at 7:05 PM. In attendance were Aron, Apana, Friend, Fuller, Garritson, Gittelsohn, Martinez.

MMC to approve minutes of May 3, 2022 meeting.

The committee discussed cartage rates. MMC (moved by Garritson) to propose adding cartage for cello at a rate of $15. MMC (moved by Friend) to propose increasing Vibraphone/xylophone cartage to $40, marimba cartage to $50, chimes cartage to $75, bass drum cartage to $25, and to add a category for "large gong (over 30 inches)" at a rate of $20. MMC (moved by Garritson) to propose increasing harp cartage to $80. MMC (moved by Apana) to propose increasing bass cartage to $25. Discussion of wage scales. MMC to clarify wage scale proposal as follows: to increase Class A Casual and Concert scales by $10, and other categories proportionately, and further to increase Class A Casual and Concert scales by $5 on June 1, 2023 and by an additional $5 on June 1, 2024, adjusting other categories proportionately.

The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.