News & Issues
Glossary of Musical Theatre Terms
Glossary for Theatre Musicians – AFM, Ableton, AE/AEA, afm.org, AFM-EPF, afm-tma.org, Blocking, Broadway League, broadwaymusicians.com, Bus and Truck
Flying with Musical Instruments
Air Travel Tips For Instrumental Musicians. Ongoing changes to security measures at U.S. airports and revised airline policies impact the ability of musicians to carry their instruments in-cabin.
Know Your Bow: Tips for Owners and Users of Pernambuco Bows
How well do you know your Pernambuco bow? Pernambuco wood is used in most advanced student and professional bows. The Pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata) tree is native to the Atlantic forests in Brazil and its populations are threatened.
The TMA condemns the disgraceful, callous remarks made by Sir Cameron Mackintosh
The Theatre Musicians Association condemns in the strongest possible terms the disgraceful,...
Electronic Replacement: A Challenge for All Musicians
November 2021 International Musician ArticleElectronic Replacement: A Challenge for All...
Highlights from the 2019 TMA Conference
Glossary for Theatre Musicians – AFM, Ableton, AE/AEA, afm.org, AFM-EPF, afm-tma.org, Blocking, Broadway League, broadwaymusicians.com, Bus and Truck
FAA Bill allows musical instruments on airplanes
The AFM applauds the passage of the FAA Bill that sets a consistent national policy allowing...
A Guide to Flying with Musical Instruments
AIR TRAVEL TIPS FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANS Ongoing changes to security measures at U.S. airports...
Why Should We Advocate for Larger Pit Orchestras?
By Tony D'Amico (IM May 2018) Why should we advocate for larger pit orchestras? I received many...
Delegation shows AMAZING SOLIDARITY for Minneapolis/St. Paul Local 30-73
Combined with a private donation on behalf of TMA and one by the TMA Executive Board, a $750 total...
Congratulations to The DFW Chapter!
The TMA Executive Board has the sincere pleasure to announce that the charter of the DFW...
The Louisville Symphony
The Louisville Symphony is refusing to negotiate with the members of the Louisville Orchestra...
AFM Election Results 2010
The American Federation of Musicians 2010 Convention elected its new Officers on Wednesday June...
Changes to the AFM &Employers’ Pension Fund October 2009
The American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Fund (AFM-EP Fund) has posted the...
Crisis in Dallas – Ft. Worth!
From the Office of the AFM President Dear Local Officer, I am writing to advise you of Local...
TMA Emergency Resolution
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ICSOM “Call to Action”
A Call to Action Bruce Ridge, ICSOM Chairperson As the biennial Convention of the American...
TMA Convention Action
The convention of the American Federation of Musicians will be held from June 18-20 2007 in Las...
OCSOM “Call to Action”
A Call to Action We join together with our colleagues in a call for action from our members. The...
