Unity. Strength. Power.

The Musicians Union, Local 99 is the economic justice organization serving and representing professional musicians in Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas. We are affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians of the US and Canada (AFM). Use the links above to learn more about the benefits of membership and find out how you can get involved.

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Announcements & News

CALLING ALL FLUTES FOR FLUTE FANDANGO 2010

June 3rd, 2010

Flute Fandango is a unique event designed to break the Guinness Book of Records for the Largest Flute Ensemble (currently at 1,989 players). It is a fundraiser for the non-profit Music Education Assistance Project which provides grants for private lessons to talented, needy, public school students in Oregon and Washington. It is an all ages, all ability levels event. It’s fun and for a good cause! Players are coming from as far away as Mexico and Florida. Pre-registration is required and being accepted NOW.  The registration form is available at: www.flutealliance.com

The event, scheduled for Friday, August 6, from 4:30-7:30PM at Oaks Park Amusement Park in Portland is to benefit the non-profit arm of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 99-The Music Education Assistance Project. Presented by The Flute Alliance,with assistance from The Greater Portland Flute Society and Oaks Park.

General Meeting

Monday, June 28th - 6:30 p.m.

Food and Refreshments – 5:45 p.m. In the Union Rehearsal Hall

Discussion and Voting on Price List Committee Recommendations

“Working Smart: Injury Prevention and Treatment for Musicians”

Monday June 7th,
7-9pm, at the Musician’s Union Rehearsal Hall, 325 NE 20th.

This panel discussion is the next presentation in the Professional Musicians Workshop Series brought to you by your musicians union, Local 99.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! We all know making music is physically  demanding: instruments strapped on necks, shoulders and backs; holding strings, flutes, brass; hours of practice; hours of sitting, standing, loading and unloading; stress; and a “go-go-go!” lifestyle that never lets you sit down long enough for proper nutrition, rest, exercise and hydration. This overview and panel discussion will present attendees with a variety of prevention techniques and treatment options from the following disciplines: Alexander Technique, Chiropractic, Massage and Acupuncture. Panelists will give an overview of how their discipline relates to musicians, and there will be a Q&A session following the presentations. Bring your aches, pains, carpal tunnel, trick knees and insomnia on out for a look at how to work smarter and stay healthy!


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