Last month was the first month of our 2025 membership drive! We welcomed Palm Beach Opera violinist Esther Platt as the first new member during our drive. Musicians can join from now through June with waived initiation fees (a $115 savings). Please help spread the word!
President Hawley has been hosting Brews and Bylaws at Magic 13 Brewery in Miami on Monday nights. She will continue to do this through May 19, so if you are in the area, stop by and say hello!
We continued to pursue a wrongful termination grievance with Palm Beach Opera. There is a lot of research involved in making a strong case, and we may end up having to take this grievance to arbitration as Palm Beach Opera does not appear to be willing to discuss this with us. Musicians also reached out to Broadway Across America about slow payrolls and missing musician credit in the program books, and we are happy to report that Broadway Across America was very willing to address these issues.
Director Proctor held a self-defense class for Miami City Ballet musicians last month, and a dozen musicians benefited from his expertise. Proctor has offered to conduct other classes for members, so if you have a group that is interested, please contact the Local.