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WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather – WLNS. COM | Detroit symphony musicians go on strike

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Inspired musicians deliver compelling Viennese romance
OPERA: Der Rosenkavalier. Director: Brian FitzGerald. Conductor: Andrew Litton. Sydney Opera House, October 5.

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Israeli musicians bring global sound to SFJazz
It’s hard to keep track of all the brilliant young Israeli jazz musicians on the scene these days. Three of New York’s finest – trumpeter Avishai Cohen, his woodwind-playing sister Anat Cohen and bassist Omer Avital – will dig into a rich range of music… Jazz – New York – New York City – United States – Music

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Local musicians inspire talented Plano youth
While many public schools are fighting to hang onto their arts curriculum, one area couple works to make sure kids can receive their music education regardless of their financial ability.

Read more on Plano Courier

RTM INVITES MUSICIANS TO JOIN PERAKFM COMBO
IPOH, Oct 4 (Bernama) — The Perak Broadcasting Department is inviting musicians to attend an audition and interview to join Perakfm Combo.

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WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather – WLNS.COM | Detroit symphony musicians go on strike
DETROIT (AP) – Musicians who refused to accept steep pay cuts demanded by the financially struggling Detroit Symphony Orchestra have hit the picket lines.

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Tuxedo-clad Detroit symphony musicians go on strike

Monday, October 4th, 2010

‘Future of orchestras nationwide’ at stake in DSO strike
The musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra launched their strike Monday morning, picketing Orchestra Hall in tuxedos and long black gowns under a fine autumn sun.

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Local musicians inspire talented Plano youth
While many public schools are fighting to hang onto their arts curriculum, one area couple works to make sure kids can receive their music education regardless of their financial ability.

Read more on Plano Courier

Marching musicians, guard win top honors
The Palisade High School Marching Band didn’t need any smoke and mirrors to trick judges into naming it the best marching band of all Saturday. Well, maybe it needed the mirrors.

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Trust issues at root of DSO strike set to begin today
DSO musicians are set to strike today, threatening the start of the season later this week and capping the most volatile DSO labor conflict since the 1980s.

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Tuxedo-clad Detroit symphony musicians go on strike
French horn quartet plays in background as orchestra members protest 30-per-cent pay cut

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DSO musicians could go on strike next month

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Detroit Symphony musicians reject cut, OK strike
The musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra have voted to reject a 29 percent first-year pay cut and authorize a strike should contract talks fail.

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Detroit Symphony musicians reject cut
ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT – The musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra have voted to reject a 29 percent first-year pay cut and to authorize a strike should contract talks fail. The union says it offered to take a 22 percent pay cut in the first year of a three-year agreement. It says members will work until at least Sept. 23 under terms of the old contract. No new talks are scheduled …

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DSO musicians reject contracts, authorize strike
The musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Saturday rejected management’s final two contract proposals and authorized their union leaders to call a strike.

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Detroit Symphony Musicians Reject Cut, OK Strike
Detroit Symphony musicians reject 29% pay cut, OK strike. The starting salary for a Detroit Symphony Orchestra musician is $104,650.

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DSO musicians could go on strike next month
Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians rejected contract offers from management and voted Saturday to authorize a strike. If a strike is called, it may not happen until next month.

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