This spring DFW communities celebrated Jazz Appreciation Month (April) with weekend concerts at Old City Park in Dallas. We collaborated with the Greater Denton Arts Council in the first ever Amplify Denton Festival at the Patterson Appleton Fine Arts Center — all through the support of Music Performance Trust Fund. In addition, Local 72-147 musicians […]
The AFM has implemented the #NotMe app to provide all members with a safe, secure, and independent way to report workplace misconduct, including harassment, discrimination, bullying, and other inappropriate behaviors. Whether you work freelance, are a touring and traveling musician, or work in an orchestra or a theater pit—the #NotMe app empowers you to report […]
Last November I wrote an election column in support of the AFM’s political endorsements. I limited my remarks to how Labor and our musicians’ local would be affected by either outcome in the elections. Looking back, I wish I had said more. Even with only those issues to consider it was a stark choice for […]
On March 27, in the middle of the night, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order that shows very clearly that they intend to destroy the labor movement in the US. The order strips the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than thirty agencies. This is the most blatant […]
For a limited time Local 72-147 is waiving initiation fees as part of a Membership Drive. Click HERE for the online Membership Application. There is no better or inexpensive time to join the DFW Professional Musicians Association!
On October 4-6, The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival was back again presenting a stellar weekend of the highest quality jazz and art in North Texas. With support from Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF), 60 Local 72-147 bands delivered three days of admission-free live music in Denton. This year more than ever, MPTF played a […]
DBDT Dancers protest unfair termination at August 16 Rally through performance with Local 72-147 Members National Labor Relations Board Prepares to Issue Complaint Against Dallas Black Dance Theatre The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) reports that the NLRB has notified the Dallas Black Dance Theatre of its intent to issue a complaint and […]
Last November I wrote an election column in support of the AFM’s political endorsements. I limited my remarks to how Labor and our musicians’ local would be affected by either outcome in the elections. Looking back, I wish I had said more. Even with only those issues to consider it was a stark choice for […]
On March 27, in the middle of the night, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order that shows very clearly that they intend to destroy the labor movement in the US. The order strips the right to organize from hundreds of thousands of federal workers at more than thirty agencies. This is the most blatant […]