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Theatrical Motion Picture & TV Film Scales Updated for 2024-2027
Effective April 28, 2024, the AFM Basic Television/Theatrical Motion Picture Agreement scale wages increased by 5%. This includes but is not limited to recording scale wages and Music Preparation wages.
Pension and Health & Welfare rates remain the same, 11.99% (Pension), $48.54 per day (H&W).
You may view the current scales here.
Orchestration Classes 2024 with Dr. Norman Ludwin
AFM Local 47 members are invited to participate in an online learning experience with Executive Board member and professional orchestrator Dr. Norman Ludwin. This series of 4 classes will examine every section — Strings, Winds, & Brass — culminating in Full Orchestra. Students will also have the opportunity to complete their own optional orchestration assignments.
AFM Local 47 membership will be verified prior to enrollment.
For more information about the instructor and to view student feedback from previous classes, please click here.
IT Update: Ensemble 2.0 (E2)
AFM Local 47 has been hard at work updating our IT infrastructure, and at long last the finish line is in sight. We will soon be launching a new, fully cloud-based database named Ensemble 2.0 (or “E2”) that will feature many substantial upgrades. Continue reading
Do Not Work For: Giorgio Lalov
Giorgio Lalov has been added to the AFM Local 47 Do Not Work For List and to the AFM International Unfair List for failure to pay musicians according to industry standards.
April 2024 Overture Online: 2nd Annual AFM Local 47 Jazz Festival
Inside This Issue:
- COVER STORY: 2nd Annual AFM Local 47 Jazz Festival: Free concert series April 14, 21 & 28
- Inside the Pit at the 96th Annual Oscars
- Member Spotlight: Jon Hammond
- Spring Membership Drive: Spread the Word!
- Abolish Poverty & Homelessness Initiative: Volunteers Needed
- Pension Update on the Application for Special Financial Assistance
- Auditions: Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, Modesto Symphony Orchestra
and more!
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AFM Musicians Ratify Motion Picture Agreements
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) is proud to announce the ratification of the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture and Basic Television Motion Picture Agreements contract. This new agreement, unanimously recommended by the bargaining committee, represents a significant victory for musicians working in film and television. Continue reading
2024 Spring Membership Drive
It pays to be #UnionStrong
AFM member benefits include:
• Wage protection
• Health insurance & pension
• Low-cost rehearsal rooms
• Instrument insurance
• Free classes & seminars
• Emergency travel assistance
• Musicians referral service
• Expert help from union staff Continue reading
Inside the Pit at the 96th Annual Academy Awards
General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Open to all AFM Local 47 members in good standing
On the Agenda (subject to change):
– Presentation of 50-Year Pins
– Officer Reports
– Old and New Business
MUSICIANS’ CLUB OF LOS ANGELES ANNUAL MEETING
Immediately following General Membership Meeting
All members of AFM Local 47 are also members of the Musicians’ Club of Los Angeles
RSVP to: rsvp@afm47.org
(RSVP encouraged, but not required)
Fifty (50) members constitutes a quorum to conduct business at Local 47 General Membership Meetings. Nine (9) members constitutes a quorum for regular and special meetings of the Musicians’ Club.
To review meeting policies, Robert’s Rules, bylaws and past meeting minutes, please
visit afm47.org/gmm.