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The International Musician is the official monthly publication of the American Federation of Musicia

The International Musician is the official monthly publication of the American Federation of Musicians, a union serving more than 80,000 professional musicians in the United States and Canada, representing a readership in excess of 80,000. Our Mission: to serve the collective needs of the professional union musicians. Every issue is written, edited, and published with the interests and concerns of

these musicians in mind. You will find member musician profiles, labor news, orchestra news, legislative updates, health articles, product announcements, new releases of books and albums, and more in each issue. Twitter: https://twitter.com/IntlMusician
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01/12/2025

December Cover Feature: There’s an old saying that age is no substitute for experience. For trumpet player Will Leathers of Local 257 (Nashville, TN), a more appropriate saying might be that it’s not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts. Read full story: https://internationalmusician.org/will-leathers-trumpeter-hits-high-notes-on-and-off-stage/

08/11/2025

For Dani Lee Hutch, Music Director of Suffs Tour, a Love of Stories Fuels a Crucial History Lesson... Suffs tells the story of the American women’s suffrage movement, focusing on true historical events leading up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1920 that gave women the right to vote. “It’s incredibly rewarding to be bringing this story to theaters around the country,” says Hutch. “It’s a crucial part of our nation’s story that often gets overlooked in history classes. It’s amazing to be part of bringing these women’s lives and struggles to light, especially now when their story seems more culturally relevant than ever.” https://internationalmusician.org/dani-lee-hutch/

01/10/2025

Anyone who plays an instrument gets used to fielding the same or similar comments particular to that instrument. Horn players, for example, get asked about the puddles of liquid they leave behind on the stage floor. For bass players—especially those who might be less than average in stature—the typical comment is something along the lines of, “Wow, that thing is bigger than you are!”

Bassist Nina DeCesare of Local 40-543 (Baltimore, MD) points out that, in her case, the observation is often two-fold: The second part of the comment is usually expressing surprise that a woman is actually playing the bass in an orchestra.
Read full story: https://internationalmusician.org/nina-decesare/

08/09/2025

One of the most important aspects of a successful session musician is being quick, says Ilya Toshinskiy, member of Nashville Musicians Association, Local 257. “You have to hit it and be creative, develop a knack for catching what represents the artist well. Sometimes they love it, but sometimes they don’t, and you have to come up with something else pretty quickly.”

If all this sounds stressful, he says that’s part of the challenge. “It’s a great life, but it’s also very competitive. There’s always a hot new producer and new talent. All you can do is try to get better at your craft,” says Toshinskiy.

Read full article at: https://internationalmusician.org/transcending-borders/

01/08/2025

With diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under attack on multiple fronts in our current political climate, it stands to reason one of the ways to counter these threats is greater visibility. So believes Kai Rocke, a member of Local 99 (Portland, OR) and a bassoonist and contrabassoonist with Oregon Symphony.

https://internationalmusician.org/rockes-contrabassoon-and-dei/

10/07/2025

The nearly 70 musicians of the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra in Groton, Massachusetts voted overwhelmingly to form their union with the American Federation of...

03/07/2025

The members of the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra (VPO), based in Groton, Massachusetts, have been working toward an AFM collective bargaining agreement since May 2023. While the achievement of a signed collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is still some months away, the steps taken so far provide an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into the stages of organizing. Read More at: https://internationalmusician.org/vista-philharmonic-orchestra-musicians-organize-for-union-protection/

01/06/2025

Wishing the LGBTQIA+ community a joyful and safe Pride Month.🏳️‍🌈

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