The members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians are talented, professional musicians, working locally, nationally and around the world. The almost 3000 members of Local 10-208 strive for the highest levels of musicianship in their performances. The Chicago Federation of Musicians represents a wide variety of musicians including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra, the musicians playing in the theater pits of Broadway shows and the musicians recording commercials and broadcasts.
The CFM also represents the talented musicians who play corporate and private events, whose knowledge and experience is invaluable in making your event successful. The members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians perform all styles of music including Jazz, Classical, Latin, Folk, Blues, Reggae and more. To find the best in musical services for your event view the CFM Source. You will find soloists, ensembles and bands for whatever type of event you are planning. Or if you need arrangers, copyists or orchestrators they are also in the CFM Source.
The Chicago Federation of Musicians is a Local of the American Federation of Musicians, the world's largest union representing musicians. The American Federation of Musicians with almost 100,000 members is an advocate for musician’s rights. Members can participate in the pension fund, which can help members with retirement income. Discounts are available for medicine; health care and dental care through the Union Plus discount programs.
AN ALERT TO MEMBERS
The CFM is alerting members of the possibility of a recording session to record music which would accompany a dance company. This session would be done without an AFM contract. As always we remind members that your wages, benefits, and protections on the use of your recorded tracks are not guaranteed without an AFM contract. If you hear information regarding this project, we ask you to call the offices of Local 10-208 and talk to Dean Rolando, as always the information and its source will be kept confidential. Call the Local at 312-782-0063and speak to Dean Rolando. Thank you.
FRIENDS OF THE AFM SUPORT MUSICIANS RIGHTS
Friends of AFM is an organization designed for people who are not AFM members but want to show their support for musicians, music and art policies. People who sign up and become members will receive periodic notices informing them of art, music and labor policy in the nations capitol and asking for support. Please CLICK HERE to sign up
Members can sign up to receive notification of arts issues, arts related legislation by CLICKING HERE.
THE CFM SOURCE Click the image below to find out more
Sourcebook
Want to find and hire musical talent? Look through the Sourcebook, your guide to musical ensembles. From a soloist to a 60 piece orchestra, from a small band to a marching band, the members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians are the working professionals. They bring to your event th...
Join Us
Here you will find information about benefits of membership and how to become a member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians.
