Bowing to public outcry from thousands of arts fans and claims of racism by a few key practitioners, North Carolina radio station and NPR affiliate WCPE yesterday reversed its decision—or, rather, that of its General Manager Deborah S. … » Read

The letter by Deborah S. Proctor, general manager of the NPR station WCPE in North Carolina, defending her decision to refuse to broadcast six contemporary operas scheduled for the Metropolitan Opera this season has generated more than 125,000 … » Read

The Oct. 1 announcement that the musicians, board, and management of the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) have  agreed to a short-term labor contract was absent the celebration that usually accompanies a completed negotiation. Instead, it has … » Read

In a vote last week, the musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra, members of Local 4 of the American Federation of Musicians, ratified a new agreement extending through the 2025-2026 seasons. The new contract calls for three annual increases in … » Read

Over the last 50 years as a public relations professional in the music business, people have asked me, “When are you going to write THE BOOK?” My answer remained consistent, “NEVER!” Lesson learned: never say never, … » Read

On Friday, Sept. 29, the Philadelphia Musicians’ Union Local 77 filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board accusing POKC (Philadelphia Orchestra Kimmel Center Inc.) of unfair labor practices. “The union filed these … » Read

As the Philadelphia Orchestra players tough it out, loudly rejecting management’s new contract offers but—so far—playing on amid the grumbling, the musicians of the San Francisco Symphony have come to terms with their bosses. … » Read

On the heels of a $100 million renovation to fix a host of problems that had long plagued the iconic venue, the Sydney Opera House is celebrating its 50 th anniversary with a range of special offerings. Among them is the publication of … » Read

T-shirts have taken center stage in the contract negotiations between the New York City Ballet (NYCB) and its orchestra members, whose contract expired in August. The musicians voted on Sept. 19 to wear short-sleeved black t-shirts with … » Read

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has announced the creation of UNCSA Media, a label that will release two or three recordings of creative projects by faculty and alumni across the school’s five arts … » Read