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Dear fellow Local 14 members, It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that Local 14 President Emeritus Neil Brown passed away on Friday, August 7. Neil was a longtime pianist-member, Secretary/Treasurer, President of Local 14, and when I became President, he graciously volunteered to come back from retirement as Secretary/Treasurer. On […]

Congratulations to the 2020 Tommy Ippolito Scholarship Awardees! Sam Hatfield from Burnt Hills/ Ballston Lake High School, a drummer who will be studying Commercial Music/Jazz Studies/Jazz Performance at Belmont University. Catherine Jantson from Bethlehem High School, a vocalist who will be studying Music Education at Ithaca College. William Han from Shenendehowa High School, a cellist […]

That Life is Gone. It was always hard making a living as a musician in New York City. The quarantine has made it impossible.  

Dear fellow Local 14 members: It is with great sadness that I write to you to advise of the passing of longtime Local 14 jazz pianist, Scott Bassinson. Scott was a very talented musician, and a great man. He will be missed. (Obituary). In solidarity, John Van Voris President of our Albany Musicians’ Association

Dear fellow Local 14 members: I hope this email finds you healthy and well. Tino Gagliardi is the International Representative to the AFM from the Eastern Region, and by the way always a great help to me and all of us. Tino put together this listing (below) of information & resources that can help musicians financially […]

We, the musicians of AFM Local 14, continue to hope for the health and safety and economic relief for all. Please see the following links to resources, including financial, for working musicians. Coronavirus Resources for Music Creators https://musicunitesus.bandzoogle.com/home COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations https://www.arts.gov/covid-19-resources-for-artists-and-arts-organizations Our deepest appreciation to jazz pianist-composer-educator and Local 802 […]

From AFM.org: EMERGENCY ACTION: CONTACT CONGRESS UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact people around the world and confirmed cases grow throughout North America, health and safety are our top priority. Doing everything possible to limit the spread of COVID-19 is vital, but we understand the disastrous financial impact this will have on many […]

Local 14’s Annual Music Showcase at the NYS Museum has been postponed until late Summer or early Fall. Stay tuned and we’ll be in touch!  

To our Music Community: The Albany Musicians’ Association, Inc. announces the availability of the prestigious Tommy Ippolito Music Scholarship which is awarded to one or two talented instrumentalists and/or vocalists who are pursuing a college education in music (major or minor). THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 31, 2021. An application form is enclosed within. We […]

Dear Fellow Local 14 Members, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of longtime Albany Symphony and Local 14 member Jeffrey Herchenroder. Please see the link below for an obituary and details on his memorial service. https://www.mcclellangariepy.com/obituary/Jeffrey-Herchenroder In solidarity, John Van Voris President, Albany Musicians’ Association