70 Seconds About Our Union
Whether planning a wedding, special event or seeking music instruction we encourage you to browse our comprehensive on-line directory of Ann Arbor area live music performing groups, soloists and private instructors.
If you are a musician, please go to Join Us for more information on becoming a member. The Ann Arbor Federation of Musicians is the local office of the American Federation of Musicians, which provides contract support to member musicians, and a free referral service for the public. We strive to serve both communities to the highest level.
About Us
The Ann Arbor Federation of Musicians, Local 625 of the American Federation of Musicians, an organization of professional musicians since 1912, serves to meet the needs of musicians by advocating the interests of its members, and through education, collective bargaining and group benefits, as well as by encouraging, promoting, supporting, and developing audiences for the preservation, enjoyment and appreciation of performances by professional musicians.
As a benefit to its members and to the public, the Ann Arbor Federation of Musicians offers a free referral service to individuals or organizations to assist in obtaining the very best in live music for any event.
A Welcome Message from our Secretary Treasurer
Thank you for your interest in the Ann Arbor Federation of Musicians, Local 625 of the American Federation of Musicians. Membership in Local 625 not only establishes your ties with the strongest union in the nation, the AFL/CIO, but also designates you as a credible, professional musician, one of 130,000 throughout the country. Your fees keep the Union alive by paying the costs for office overhead and the many benefits your union membership offers.
The Ann Arbor Federation of Musicians is a non-profit organization chartered in 1912. Our parent organization, the American Federation of Musicians, (AFM), was established in 1896, Fundamentally, our purpose is to protect and advance the interests of musicians, create job opportunities, encourage good faith, and enforce fair dealing where our members work. Through educating both our members and the public, we try to bring recognition to musicians, who deserve dignity, respect, and decent wages. The AFM is the world's largest union of performing artists, consisting of over 385 local unions across the United States and Canada, and is recognized as a force in the industry that speaks with authority on behalf of professional musicians.
Join Us
$35 Local Initiation fee - one time only fee
waived for students and members under 21 years
$65 National Initiation fee - one time only fee
(if not already an AFM member)
waived for students and members under 21 years
$157 Annual membership dues - if paid in January
(Quarterly dues: $40.25 /quarter)
Work dues - 3½% general work dues, 5% work dues for
engagements obtained through the annarbormusicians.org
website and most electronic media contracts
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