Cornell University dining, custodial, and maintenance staff went on strike in August. After ten days on strike, Cornell and the United Auto Workers reached an agreement that increases wages 21 to 25 percent over four years. The new contract also eliminates tiers and adds longevity bonuses. Dallas Black Dance Theatre dancers have been fired after READ MORE
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Local and Industry News
The Orlando Ballet has named Bradley Renner as executive director. Renner has previously served as general manager and also director of development for the Joffrey Ballet and also as general manager of the Atlanta Ballet. He will assume his position in October. Palm Beach Opera has engaged Anna Netrebko to perform at its benefit concert READ MORE
Membership Roster Changes
New, Reinstated, and Resigned members for September 2024: New Members: none Reinstated Members: none Resigned Members: none Deceased Members: none
Official Business
Membership Meeting Scheduled Semiannual Dues Reminder Members, if you have not paid semiannual dues for the second half of the year, your membership has now been suspended. Please check your email or mailing label for your status and balance and contact us immediately if you have a balance. Thank you!
Open Call for Member Music!
South Florida Musicians Association is in the process of creating a new podcast, “The 655,” and we want to feature your tracks! If you would like to share your music on the show, please email one or two of your favorite tracks in any high quality audio format to the office. We will select one READ MORE
Last Month at the Local
Congratulations to members Aaron Merritt, who was featured on the cover of the August International Musician. He served on the committee of the Colorado Music Festival as they just concluded negotiations for their first AFM contract. The Labor Day edition of Michael Stock’s Folk and Acoustic Music program on WLRN featured President Hawley as guest. READ MORE