Charlotte Symphony names David Fisk as President & CEO. Read more here.
Oregon Symphony announced that it will cancel all remaining performances for 2020, with a tentative plan to resume in January. Read more here.
The Florida Orchestra posts 100 videos from home. Read more here.
Minnesota Orchestra cancels 16 full-orchestra concerts, will start phased reopening with smaller concerts outdoors. Read more here.
Pittsburgh Symphony plans more online summer programming. Read more here.
Kansas City Symphony won't perform at Kauffman Center for rest of year. Read more here.
Government arts boost does not come close to meeting the demand, says NEA Chair Mary Anne Carter. Read more here.
The United Kingdom’s government has pledged close to $2 billion to support arts and cultural organizations. Read more here.
Click here for Orchestral Safety Plans: A First Look by ICSOM Counsel Kevin Case.
Click here to read Wind Musicians’ Risk Assessment in the Time of COVID-19 by Adam T Schwalje MD, DMA; and Henry T Hoffman MD (10 June 2020).
COVID-19 ICSOM Orchestra CBA Status Survey results are available with login here.
Click here to view a list of resources for ICSOM musicians during the COVID-19 crisis.
Click here for details about the use of ICSOM’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) in response to COVID-19.
Bruce Ridge authors book on ICSOM. Read more here.
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.
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.
