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 VIOLA Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Audition Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 SECTION […]
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 Nelson Mandela Tribute Contact Donna Liggins (520) 237-7806 or drliggins33@hotmail.com
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 thanks to the Tucson Federation of Musicians for their support by clicking here.
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. Nearly all the orchestral instruments were represented, as well as guitar, piano, and saxophone. Students […]
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 story of how the musicians came together and united their community was inspiring and incredible. […]
