PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Lookin’ Good , Aloha members, I’m on a bit of a time crunch; this will be a short article. You’re welcome 😉 The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra continues to garner accolades and rave reviews, presenting a wide range of programs, from Brahms and Beethoven to Keola Beamer with precision, musicality, and magic. Diamond Head Theater, […]
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News and Notes, Winter 2024
AFM Instrument Insurance The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) announces the return of instrument and equipment insurance, offered at special rates exclusively for members. The AFM has entered into an agreement with HUB International as its new U.S. group membership insurance program administrator, replacing AMBA. In addition to instrument and equipment insurance, HUB offers other personal […]
MAH Supports Striking Hotel Workers w...
To fight for fair wages and staffing, on Sept. 24, 1,800 hotel workers went out on strike against the Hilton Hawaiian Village. They include housekeepers, restaurant and banquet workers, maintenance staff, front desk staff, bell personnel, and others, joining 4,000 hotel workers on strike against Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt hotels in San Diego and San […]
Musicians Association 2024 Election
On May 20, 2024, a Nominations Meeting was held to determine candidates for officers, board of directors, and delegates to the AFM Convention. As nominees were unopposed in all positions, an election was not needed. Nominated officers and delegates began a three-year term on Aug. 19, 2024. They are: Jim Moffitt, President Steve Flanter, Vice President […]
National Memorial Day Concert Tribute...
What a Blessing — Remembering MAH attorney Allen Hoe’s son, Lt. Nainoa Hoe, on National Memorial Day 2024: Watch this moving PBS, Gold Star family tribute given by Tony-Award-winning actor BD Wong, posted May 26, 2024, presented at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, DC to long-time MAH attorney/Vietnam vet/Gold Star father, Allen Hoe, […]
MPTF in Hawaii, Update Fall 2024
The mission of the Music Performance Trust Fund is to provide admission-free, live, quality music events by professional musicians to schools, the senior population, and general public. Established in 1948 by a landmark labor action between the American Federation of Musicians and major recording companies of the day, royalties from record sales and, more recently, […]
IN MEMORIAM: Aaron Mahi and Nyle Hall...
Hawai’i lost two dear musicians this year: Hele Me Ke Akua, Aaron Mahi and Nyle Hallman When certain gifted, generous people pass on, they leave behind profound legacy — felt for generations. Such is the case with two beloved Hawaiʻi musicians: Aaron David Mahi and Nyle Annette Dufresne Hallman. “Uncle Aaron” passed away on July […]