The Canadian Federation of Musicians [CFM] (formerly referred to as AFM Canada) is the leading professional organization of its kind available to Canadian musicians. As a complementary office of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), CFM is managed by AFM's Vice President from Canada (VPC) and offers a comparative level of service that is uniquely focused on matters of concern to the Canadian membership. As the distinctly Canadian division of AFM, the CFM negotiates fair agreements for Canadian members, works diligently to protect ownership of recorded music, secures benefits such as health care and pension for its membership, and actively lobby legislators on Copyright reform and other matters of interest to professional musicians living and working in Canada.
Everyday The American Federation Of Musicians Of The United States And Canada Helps Thousands Of Musicians Just Like You. We Are The Largest Organization In The World Representing The Interests Of Professional Musicians. Whether Negotiating Fair Agreements, Protecting Ownership Of Recorded Music, Securing Benefits Such As Health Care And Pension, Or Lobbying Our Legislators, The Afm Is Committed To Raising Industry Standards And Placing The Professional Musician In The Foreground Of The Cultural Landscape.
The Georgian Bay Symphony is a classical music orchestra that performs 5 live concerts a season, Oct to May. The orchestra performs at the 761 seat OSCVI Regional Auditorium in Owen Sound. The GBS serves the region of Grey and Bruce County.