Local 77 IDEAS

Applications for the Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra are due October 15! This exceptional ensemble brings together musicians from across the country for a tuition-free multi-day training residency. Eligibility for the Pathways Orchestra is open to BIPOC orchestral musicians who study at programs that are members of the National Collective for Musical Pathways. Pathways alumni are also eligible if they graduated from their program in good standing and are 21 years old or younger. Equity Arc covers travel and lodging costs for all accepted musicians. 🔗 Apply today at https://ow.ly/K4kI50WovNM

Sensory Friendly Chamber Music performances! See below for details
Thank you to American Federation of Musicians Local 77 member Arlen Hlusko for making this initiative!

Announcing our 2025-2026 season! Please save the dates, and share with anyone and everyone you think may enjoy these special sensory-friendly family concerts! All performances are FREE! ❤️‍🔥

All sensory-friendly family concerts will occur at 3pm. On Saturday October 25th only, at Old Pine Church on 4th/Pine, we will host a free, public performance at 5pm — following the sensory-friendly family performance at 3pm. This 5pm performance is open to any and all, to learn more about what we do and enjoy a free musical performance. Please come and bring your friends!!! We will also be accepting donations that go directly towards putting on these performances as well as our community work in schools and community centers that support children with autism. Thank you!

Monday September 15 click the QR code to register!!!

📣 The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is accepting applications for the CSO Resident Fellowship Program!

"This Fellowship is an excellence-based training program for superb early-career/post-graduate symphonic musicians who have demonstrated commitment to access and inclusion of underserved populations in the arts, learning and civic leadership. The goal of the Resident Fellowship Program is to prepare these musicians for success in national auditions for major professional symphonic orchestras."

Fellows are employed full-time with the CSO from September - May and receive weekly compensation and benefits spread over twelve months, a Personalized Career Development Plan, and mentorship opportunities.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/fXcr50WVQfO

Apply by September 30. Start your application here ➡️ https://ow.ly/8CiN50WVQfN

Summer Arpeggio is out. See President Ellen Trainer’s article on the history of Local 274 and the plan to become Local 77-274

https://local77afm.org/2025/07/25/arpeggio-summer-2025-issue-no-24/l

https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-clef-club-jazz-education-performing-arts/

Philadelphia Clef Club undergoing $4.5 million renovation to expand jazz education Founded in the 1960s, the club is upgrading its facilities and reimagining its education program.

Social Justice Artists: Apply for an Anne Feeney Hellraiser Grant Friends and family of legendary folk musician and “hellraiser” Anne Feeney have come together to announce a new round of grants for artists “on the frontlines of the fight against fascism.” The Anne Feeney Hellraiser Memorial Fund will provide three grants of up to $1,000 for emerging artist...

The Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra brings talented musicians of color together for an unforgettable experience. Applications for the 2026 Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra are now open! Visit https://ow.ly/ZAzT50Wftyv to learn more and apply. Stay tuned for more details about the 2026 Pathways Orchestra and the 2026 Wind Symphony! 📷 Photo and Video by Teresa Crawford and Ben Kolak 🎥 Video Editing by Joe Winston Featuring: Travis Phillips, double bass Rishab Jain, percussion Olivia Doolin, viola Luka Hernandez Palmer, cello

Democratic Senators to Host Pride Event at Kennedy Center in Protest of Trump Takeover Five Democratic senators will host a Pride concert at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Trump’s takeover of the institution. The event will feature Broadway artists and highlight LGBTQ+ pride.

Juneteenth (a contraction of the words "June" and "nineteenth") commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States.

On this day in 1865, Union troops reached Galveston, Texas — more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

As we acknowledge this important anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to the fight for true justice, equality, and solidarity.

Wishing you a meaningful Juneteenth!