The mission of the Musicians' Association of Ottawa-Gatineau, Local 180, AFM is to defend and promote the economic, social, and professional interests of its members who are free-lance musicians, as well as musicians who are working under a collective bargaining agreement.The most important tool for defending the interests of our members is the written contract. A contract provides the musician with a document that refers to basic minimum fees set by the Musicians Association as well as minimum working conditions. Often included in these conditions is the engager's obligation to contribute to the musicians' pension fund.In addition to establishing working conditions, the Local also promotes the interests of its members by providing access to legal services and insurance plans. In exchange for these services, the members pay an annual fee and work dues. All contributions to the musician's pension plan are paid by the engager.
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.
Jazz Duo - Karen McCulloch & Jan MenkalLive Music for Special OccasionsWe are a guitars & vocal duo which plays a mix of jazz standards, original material and popular classics for events throughout South Western Ontario.The GEORGIAN SOUND FESTIVAL wrote:''Karens honey voice lends itself beautifully to great vocal classics in the vein of Summertime and Cry Me A River. At times she sounds reminiscent of days of satin gowns, long gloves and smoky lounges. Jan is just as smooth and, like Holgate, has a knack for letting the notes dance around the tune without ever getting carried away.''Our music is well suited for most special occasions like weddings & anniversaries, corporate parties & concerts. We are just as happy to play quiet dinner music as we are performing a concert. We occasionally include fellow musicians for events requiring a larger band.