IMPORTANT NEWS… Union Plus benefits exist to improve quality of life for union members. Please go to unionplus.org and explore special discounts and programs on a variety of products and services, including travel, car rentals, flowers, education and scholarships, refinancing mortgages, life insurance, debt management, affordable legal plans, misc. shopping and discounts, and much more. […]
STUDIO 909 Opens for Members MAH Studio 909 is a beautiful, acoustically-tuned performance/event hall available to members at very reasonable rates for performances, recitals, live streams, and rehearsals. As our building is gradually and safely reopening, many members are taking advantage of this tremendous resource. Upstairs studios are now open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and […]
A scholarship fund utilizing the assets of the recording industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) was established in June 2020 to encourage the children of professional musicians to pursue higher education and to become leaders in their chosen fields. Based on her essay and video entry, Sophia Stark, daughter of Georgine and Darel Stark, won a monetary […]
On June 21, 2021, the following officers were elected to three-year terms, beginning on August 3, 2021. Congratulations to all candidates! President: Jim Moffitt Secretary Treasurer: Robert Shinoda Board of Directors: Chris Cabrera, Steve Flanter, Ken Hafner, George Kuo, John LeBlanc, TJ Ricer, Sheryl Shohet Sargent at Arms: Mochi Freeman AFM Convention Delegates: Marcia Schweitzer, […]
Long-time Local 677 member, vibraphonist/percussionist Sean Wilkinson passed away on June 9, 2021. He was 97. His extensive professional career took him and Pat, his wife of 70 years, on a life-long journey from Dublin, Ireland through Europe, Canada, Japan, Chicago, Las Vegas, Honolulu, and finally to Kailua-Kona. Primarily known in Hawaii as a jazz […]
IMPORTANT NEWS… Due to the ongoing COVID surge and reinstated restrictions on venues and performance opportunities, MPTF has extended 100 percent, fully-funded, live stream performance grants through December 31, 2021. These performances are paid at local scale and may include rehearsal, doubles, applicable cartage, plus a streaming fee. Email the office at members@musicianshawaii.com if you […]
From the Suzuki method to the world stage, this classical-jazz violinist shows he’s all heart “Dr. Suzuki’s main idea was that if we put violins in the hands of young children instead of guns, maybe then we can have world peace.” Classical violinist Duane Padilla wouldn’t be where he is today without the discovery of a Japanese musician-turned-educator who […]
IMPORTANT NEWS: Local TV/Film Industry, MPTF Live Stream Performances Continue to Thrive Good News for TV and film in Hawaii! A new television series, “NCIS: Hawaii,” has been confirmed, and “Magnum P.I.” continues its presence in Hawaii. Abiding by an AFM agreement with the TV/film industry, “Hawaii 5-0” provided many musician sideline opportunities for 10 […]
Mahalo and Aloha to Jamie Sanborn Jamie leaves MAH Member Services to take on a new position as personnel manager for the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Jamie has gone above and beyond and has done a stellar job for us at MAH. HSO gets a winner. Thank you, Jamie! From the Spring 2021 issue, Ke Ola O […]
American Rescue Plan Protects AFM Pensions The American Rescue Plan, including the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. This is a victory that will protect the pensions of thousands of AFM members. The American Rescue Plan will provide the AFM-EP […]