Preserve the Arts

PLEASE HELP

NYC MUSICIANS

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#SaveNYCMusicians

WE ARE the NYC Musicians of Local 802, the world-class artists who perform on Broadway, at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, in jazz clubs, cabarets and churches, making New York City a unique musical destination for tourists from around the world.

Cookbook available in May!

Musicians Cook! has partnered with Save NYC Musicians to share wonderful recipes from NYC musicians, cooking at home. A printed cookbook is in the works and all proceeds will be earmarked to support the Local 802 Health Benefits Plan. Please enjoy the free videos and consider donating to Save NYC Musicians to support our community of talented musicians!

FEATURED VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Triple Orange Cake, by Reva Youngstein, flutist

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WHY WE

NEED YOUR HELP

WE HAVE LOST virtually all of our work, are in danger of losing our health coverage, and are losing more of our community of artists every day as out-of-work musicians are forced to leave our expensive metropolitan area.

WITH YOUR HELP, we can provide emergency relief to musicians, address our health fund’s shortfall, and enhance our efforts to get musicians safely back to work, restoring the musical heart and soul of New York.

Donations are tax deductible

Donations are tax deductible

Prominent New Yorkers

Share Their Support

Senator Chuck Schumer

Senator Chuck Schumer

“Our legions of talented musicians and performing artists make New York the greatest city in the world and are rocket fuel for our economic engine. But Covid has darkened the stages and put them out of work – so we must do all we can to get them relief, and put them back to work making beautiful music again. I urge all New Yorkers to support Local 802's #SaveNYCMusicians campaign and visit www.SaveNYCMusicians.com to learn more.”

Congressman Jerry Nadler

Senator José M. Serrano

Senator José M. Serrano

"Musicians and artists will be key to New York’s economic recovery after the current crisis has passed. COVID-19 has presented significant challenges for this industry, and they need our help more than ever. I proudly support Local 802’s #SaveNYCMusicians campaign, and look forward to working with them to support New York’s talented and experienced artists during this critical time.”

Carlina Rivera NYC Council Member

Adam Krauthamer President of Local 802

Adam Krauthamer President of Local 802

“We are at the risk of a Great Cultural Depression. Musicians are facing an unprecedented period of unemployment with no relief in sight. The arts in NYC as we know it -- and the artists themselves -- will not survive without major help. #SaveNYCMusicians is the musicians’ response to the crisis. I urge everyone to share our musicians’ stories and join the campaign at www.SaveNYCMusicians.com.” - Adam Krauthamer is President of the Associated Musicians of the Greater New York, American Federation of Musicians Local 802

Anthony McGill NY Philharmonic

Anthony McGill NY Philharmonic

"Help us #SaveNYCMusicians. The heart of the city beats with music and because of our musicians. Our entertainment industry is what makes New York special. The show does not go on without musicians and we have to support them in this vulnerable time. I love New York and everything that makes it the greatest city in the world. We need to do everything we can to save the music and especially to #SaveNYCMusicians." - Anthony McGill is Principal Clarinet of the NY Philharmonic

Rebecca Young NY Philharmonic

Rebecca Young NY Philharmonic

“Although people everywhere are affected by this pandemic, musicians are likely to be the last ones back to work. We love what we do. We've spent our entire lives since childhood practicing, competing, and striving to be the best we can on our instruments. But it's also how we make a living. It’s how we pay our bills, and feed our families, and now it's all stopped. I have so many colleagues in the Metropolitan Opera, at the ballet, on Broadway, who are not only worried about the future of our industry, but they're not sure how they're going to pay their next rent. We know that we're not the only ones hurting. Help us keep going so that we can eventually bring live music back to New York City.” - Rebecca Young is Associate Principal Viola with the New York Philharmonic and the host of the Philharmonic’s Very Young People’s Concerts

Jon Lampley Stephen Colbert Show

Jon Lampley Stephen Colbert Show

"Live music is an integral piece of what defines New York City! And there can be no live music scene without the musicians who have dedicated their lives to the craft and to the art of performing. This pandemic has eviscerated the entire music industry, and we ALL need to come together to find ways to support musicians and keep the industry afloat!” - Jon Lampley is trumpeter in Stay Human, the house band of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"

Corey Johnson NYC Council Speaker

Helen Rosenthal NYC Council Member

Helen Rosenthal NYC Council Member

“Musicians are central to New York City's culture and its arts economy, but the pandemic has had a devastating effect on their ability to earn a livelihood. We cannot stand by as our fellow New Yorkers struggle to make ends meet and even maintain their healthcare during this crisis. I'm asking New Yorkers to join me in supporting Local 802's #SaveNYCMusicians campaign -- please visit www.SaveNYCMusicians.com to learn more. I thank Local 802 for everything it is doing on behalf of the wonderful musicians who are so important to our city.”

Keith Powers NYC Council Member

Mark Levine NYC Council Member

Mark Levine NYC Council Member

"Though the pandemic has forced us to close our venues and our concert halls, we must not turn our backs on the very people who make New York City a creative capital of the world. The impact of the arts goes far beyond the stage, to our economy, our schools and our communities. Musicians are the thread of our cultural fabric, and any effort to support a safe and healthy economic recovery must include efforts to support the livelihoods of our musicians and their families."

Vincent Alvarez NYC Central Labor Council

Vincent Alvarez NYC Central Labor Council

"The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO strongly supports AFM Local 802's campaign to #SaveNYCMusicians. Our musicians are world class artists who are critical to the cultural and economic life of the city, and they're fighting hard to emerge from this crisis and restore NYC to its rightful place as the world’s leading live entertainment center. But right now, they are almost all without income, security or health insurance. We can’t take our artists for granted—visit www.SaveNYCMusicians.com to learn more about the campaign to support these workers who are the lifeblood of our city."

Senator Brad Hoylman

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#SaveNYCMusicians