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
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Membership Roster Changes
New, Reinstated, and Resigned members for April 2026: New Members: Reinstated Members: Resigned Members: none Deceased Members: none
Florida Orchestra Announces Auditions
Audition Dates: May 25 & 26, 2026 For more information, please visit https://floridaorchestra.org/about-tfo/employment-auditions/
Membership Drive Announced
Join a community of musicians working together to preserve the culture of music and promote dignity, fairness, and democracy for musicians. Now through June 30, initiation fees are waived, saving you $115! We are an organization of 100,000 members throughout the United States and Canada working together to improve conditions for musicians. We provide employment READ MORE
Official Business
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
Bogdan Chruszcz, 84
We are saddened to report the passing of violinist Bogdan Chruszcz. Bogdan, a member of Local 655 since 1965, was founding concertmaster of the Florida Philharmonic, and after the Philharmonic filed for bankruptcy, he became the concertmaster of the Symphony of the Americas. He also performed chamber music with his wife for more than thirty READ MORE