Current News

  • Esa-Pekka Salonen’s resignation in San Francisco is a wake-up call for arts groups nationwide. Read more here.

  • Esa-Pekka Salonen will leave the San Francisco Symphony following the 2024-25 season, announcing his departure with a statement critical of the orchestra’s leadership. Read more here.

  • Enrique Mazzola has extended his contract as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31. Read more here.

  • The 2024 ICSOM conference will be held at The Benson Hotel in Portland, OR, August 21-24. Check back here for more details in the spring of 2024.

Of Continuing Interest

  • ICSOM's monthly video series Musician Profiles: Celebrating Racial Diversity features one-on-one interviews with our ICSOM Musicians of Color, their experiences, and how they view the need for racial diversity within our orchestras. Read more here.

  • Pension Fund Information:
    Register on the AFM-EPF website "Participant Portal" to access your Pension Fund information. For assistance call the Fund Office at 1-800-833-8065, x1295. Visit website.

  • The ICSOM Directory is now searchable online. Current and Emeritus members must sign in to access this service, which can be found under the REFERENCE tab, or click here.

Featured Orchestra Musicians:

National Symphony Orchestra

National Symphony Orchestra

Photo Credit: Scott Suchman

Featured Video:

ICSOM Musician Profiles Teaser: Cameron Hall