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Tucson Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for 4 contracted positions!

The TSO announces auditions for the following positions: PRINCIPAL OBOE Application Deadline: Thursday, April 10, 2014 Audition Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014   PRINCIPAL VIOLIN II Application Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2014 Audition Date: Friday, April 25, 2014   SECTION…

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MLK March and Festival in Tucson!

MLK  March and Festival! March When – Monday, January 20. March begins at 8:30 AM Where – University of Arizona MALL (Eastside of Old Main) Festival When – 10:30 to 3:30 Where – Reid Park Demeester Performance Pavilion * Special…

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Twin Cities Musicians Union a Victim of Generosity

The Twin Cities  Musicians Union has “been overwhelmed by the generosity of those coming to our assistance” during their recent challenges in supporting both the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. You can read their personal letter of…

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September Find A Teacher Workshop Connected Students with Teachers

The Tucson Federation of Musicians (AFM Local 33) held their first annual “Find a Teacher Workshop” on September 21, 2013, at the University School of Music. Over 25 union members participated, giving the 63 workshop attendees free ten minute mini-lessons. …

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Tucson Federation of Musicians Supports our Brothers and Sisters in Minnesota

At the 99th AFM Convention this summer, Timothy Zavodil, the chair of the Minnesota Orchestra negotiating committee, gave an emotional and heart wrenching account of the lockout of the Minnesota Orchestra musicians, which has been going on for almost a year now.  The…

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