The AGMA Black Caucus will meet on Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT. All Black AGMA Artists in good standing are encouraged to join. To receive the Zoom details in advance of the meeting, register here. Please email BlackCaucus@musicalartists.org with any questions or for more information! ... Read More -->

The Opera and Concert Choristers Caucus (OCCC) invites all AGMA singers to a discussion on maintaining vocal health with TWO industry professionals on Monday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. ET. Maintaining vocal health is critical for a singer, particularly as rehearsals and performances are ramping up. Join the multidisciplinary clinicians from the NYU Langone Voice Center, Dr. Paul Kwak (laryngologist) and Dr. Aaron Johnson (speech-language pathologist), as they discuss recommendations for maintaining vocal health and avoiding vocal injury as we return to performances as well as what to do when you are concerned about your vocal health. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. Register for this exciting evening here. Registrants will... Read More -->

The AGMA Staging Staff Caucus will host a free form virtual discussion on Stage Management for Dance on Monday, October 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stage Managers from multiple dance disciplines will discuss the rehearsal process, creating new works, bringing back old repertory, touring, and what is unique and similar between their particular companies. Bring your questions and anecdotes! ALL Staging Staff members of AGMA are invited to this discussion, not just those in the dance world! Please register here. Zoom details will be sent in the days leading up to the meeting. ... Read More -->

AGMA members should check their inboxes for AGMA's September Newsletter! It was sent yesterday (September 28) around 3:00 p.m. ET. Members in good standing who subscribe to the Union's emails but didn't receive the newsletter are advised to check spam folders. Gmail users usually locate these newsletters in the "Promotions" tab. If further assistance is required, please email communications@musicalartists.org. As a reminder, members can access all of AGMA's newsletters by visiting the AGMA Newsletter Archive on the website (MyAGMA login required). ... Read More -->

We are united with I.A.T.S.E.! AGMA firmly stands in solidarity with workers of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.) in their push for a fair contract from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). I.A.T.S.E. members are fighting for overdue, fundamental improvements in the quality of their lives, including safe and humane working conditions like reasonable time between shifts, meal breaks, and fair wages and benefits. Hollywood doesn't exist without these brilliant and indispensable workers, and the AMPTP, representing some of the most profitable companies in the world, must value their skill and their labor. -The American Guild of Musical Artists ... Read More -->

An email containing this information was sent to AGMA members on September 27, 2021. While the next AGMA National Election is not until 2023, AGMA wishes to remind its members of new eligibility requirements for National Elections stemming from recent changes to AGMA’s Constitution. AGMA’s Constitution can be accessed through the MyAGMA Portal under the “Policies and Procedures” section. In the 2021 National Election, the Nomination period began on February 1, 2021. While the AGMA Board of Governors has not yet determined when the Nomination period will begin for the 2023 National Election, members potentially interested in running for AGMA Office or a seat on the Board of Governors in 2023 are advised to keep t... Read More -->

9/23/2021 - In the past few weeks, the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and our Expert Medical Advisory Board have received many requests for guidance about productions involving children under age twelve (12) who are not currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. This is an especially urgent concern for AGMA signatory ballet companies that depend on successful Nutcracker runs to meet annual financial goals. Many AGMA ballet companies are casting only vaccinated children, a best practice we encourage. We recognize, however, that this may not be possible for all companies. Accordingly, this Special Guidance is intended for productions involving unvaccinated children. Open the guidance here. As always, AGMA’s goal ... Read More -->

As a reminder, the Health Fund is a separate entity from AGMA, with its own staff and Trustees. Information is available on the AGMA Health Fund website. Please reach out to the Fund Office at 212-765-3664 or info@agmaretirement-health.org with any questions. 9/23/2021 - AGMA members who are participants of the AGMA Health Fund should have received communications from the AGMA Health Fund about changes that will go into effect on January 1, 2022. INFO SESSION: AGMA encourages its eligible members to join the last general info session hosted by the Health Fund about these changes on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The Health Fund tells AGMA that the session will also be recorded. Here is the link to join on that day. ... Read More -->

CHICAGO, IL (9/21/2021) - LOSA (Lyric Opera Stage Artists) is now an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. LOSA received this news on September 7, 2021. “Reaching this status is a dream come true that will allow LOSA to keep up our important mission while also expanding into new and more ambitious territory,” said Cathy Dunn, LOSA Board President and AGMA member since 1991. “We strive to serve our community of Chicagoland in a meaningful way. Now being able to receive donations and apply for grants will propel LOSA to the next level. This has been an exciting development for all of us.” She added, “We cannot thank Bob Downs enough, a friend and longtime LOSA and Lyric supporter. He donated his legal expertise and helpe... Read More -->

Meeting reminder! The AGMA Black Caucus will meet on Wednesday, September 22, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The AGMA Black Caucus was established one year ago. Given the milestone, the meeting will be a year-in-review discussion. All Black AGMA Artists in good standing are encouraged to join. Register here. If you have already registered, you do not need to do so again. The Zoom information will be sent as we approach the meeting. Please email BlackCaucus@musicalartists.org with any questions or for more information! ... Read More -->