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Florida Grand Opera Fires Orchestra Redux
A recent article in the Miami Herald appears to confirm that the Florida Grand Opera has indeed opted to not renew its contract with its orchestra contractor, Sunset Entertainment. Far from wrong, Mr. Johnson seems to have scooped the story and has g...
A New Beginning
In Tucson, the musicians of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra have shifted their union representation from the "Guild" to the American Federation of Musicians. In a statement posted in the ROPA Internet Mailing List: "The musicians of the Tucson Symphon...
A Compromising Position
After 17 long months of negotiations, AZOOMA has secured a long-term commitment through the 2011-2012 season. It is a three-year agreement with a side letter that includes two additional years of "right of first refusal." T...
TSO Negotiations Suspended
Our colleagues in the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) are currently in the process of changing their union membership from the International Guild of Symphony, Opera and Ballet Musicians (IGSOBM) to the American Federation of Musicians (AFM). Also kn...
Tentative Deal
From the Arizona Daily Star: The Arizona Opera Orchestra narrowly averted a strike that could have disrupted this weekend’s run of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The orchestra and opera management struck a tentative deal late Monday afternoon th...
Press Gets Wind of Our Plight
Media throughout Arizona has gotten wind of troubles at the Opera. The Arizona Daily Star has published an article that goes into detail. From the Arizona Daily Star: Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” won’t be so magical if the Arizona Opera Orchest...
Now is the Time
A new YouTube video gets closer to the heart of the matter regarding our current contract negotiations: Please visit our main site ...
At the Opera - A New Video
The Arizona Opera and the Opera musicians are currently in contract negotiations. A 4th YouTube video in a series presented by the Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association (AZOOMA) has been posted on YouTube to propagate this message. It makes ...
Getting Dressed Up (and Spreading the Word)
Reaching out to our community with an outreach initiative. (January 24, 2008) - The Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association (AZOOMA) began an Informational Outreach Initiative at the Arizona Opera "Gems" concert in Phoenix Symphony Hall in dow...
Getting Dressed Up (in Red!)
Arizona Opera Orchestra goes "red." In support of ongoing contract negotiations and as a demonstration of solidarity, orchestra members wore red shirts to the dress rehearsal for the upcoming Arizona Opera "Gems" concert. AZOOMA asked this of all orc...
High Hopes in "Play and Talk"
In 2000 a vital document between the Arizona Opera and American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 586 was adopted. Through "collective bargaining," we ratified a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), insuring a fair and acceptable work environment...
"Thank You, Next..."
It's not like American Idol, but there are similarities... The Arizona Opera recently announced auditions to fill vacancies. At one time or another each musician in the Arizona Opera Orchestra has had to pass a rigorous audition. Since these are pai...
Love and Marriage (Redux)
The first in a series of articles featuring AZOOMA musicians. Revised 1/11/08. "All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love. Good battle is objective and honest--never vicious or cruel. Good battle i...
Keeping it Fresh
Audition information for open positions has been recently added to the main web site. Under the terms of our master agreement, these positions have been advertised internationally in the American Federation of Musicians' publication, The Internation...
