Posts tagged American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada Local 4
Cleveland Orchestra musicians to strike at midnight; Friday and Saturday concerts in Michigan, Severance Music Center canceled
September 24, 2026 // The Cleveland Orchestra is part of America's historic "Big Five" orchestras. The Associated Press reports that Philadelphia Orchestra musicians, another member of that group, now have a base rate above $175,000. "The great musicians in the Cleveland Orchestra should be compensated fairly. They should be able to work under safe conditions. And they should have a voice in the audition process," said Jonathan Sherwin, vice president of AFM Local 4. Sherwin recently retired from the orchestra after 29 years playing bassoon.