Issue: Chairperson's Reports
In this issue, you'll find a statement from the ICSOM Governing Board regarding individually negotiated agreements. This is a conversation we’ve been having for a long time, and it ties directly into the kind of culture change we’re trying to achieve in our orchestras. We understand that some members may not immediately see the connection between these agreements and broader workplace culture. … [Read more...]
Issue: June 2025
Following the horrific fires in Los Angeles this past January and the devastating effects on performing artists in the area, the musicians of the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) wanted to find a way to lend meaningful support to our fellow Californians. In SFS, we have a musicians’ action committee that supports our negotiating committee and initiates orchestra-wide projects and activities. Led by … [Read more...]
Issue: June 2025
Editor's note: These stories were written by two musicians of the LA Phil who were affected by the fires in Los Angeles January 2025 and compiled by Los Angeles Philharmonic Delegate Ted Botsford. Gratitude for the Orchestra Community by Marion Kuszyk, Los Angeles Philharmonic There are certain events in life that can change a person forever. The night of January 7 was one of those … [Read more...]
Issue: June 2025
Editor's note: The following statement was proposed and adopted at the Governing Board's midwinter meeting in Chicago, IL in March 2025. The ICSOM Governing Board believes that individually negotiated agreements do not serve the best interests of our orchestras and should be phased out in favor of entirely collectively negotiated agreements. Individually negotiated agreements undermine the … [Read more...]
