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 AUSTIN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS

SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM FEES

SIDE MUSICIAN MINIMUM FEES

CLUBS    Weekday rate     $70.00, not to exceed 4 hours

                   Weekend rate (Friday & Saturday) $80, not to exceed 4 hours

Includes engagements for lounges, nightclubs, bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes, and coffeehouses.

FREE ADMISSION PUBLIC CONCERTS    $70.00 Sidemusician, not to exceed 2 hours

Engagements where the presentation of live music is made available at no charge to the public. Included are performances at public schools, hospitals, nursing homes and other publicly supported institutions for the disabled and infirm.

SHOWS    $125.00, not to exceed 3 hours

Includes, but is not limited to, the following types of engagements performed at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Performing Arts Center’s: Topfer Theater and Rollins Theater, , Paramount Theater, Austin Music Hall, The Backyard, and other auditoriums, theaters, stadiums and arenas in this jurisdiction:

LOCAL THEATER, DANCE AND OPERA    $75.00, not to exceed 3 hours  (scale to be applied to groups with total production cost not to exceed $250,000) Local, non-touring, non-roadshow productions and exhibitions that are not covered by an existing Collective Bargaining Agreement.

LARGER VENUES    $150.00, not to exceed 3 hours

Musical performances requiring paid admission and open to the general public at the following sites: University of Texas Frank Erwin Center, Austin Convention Center, Texas Exposition and Heritage Center, South Park Meadows, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Performing Arts Center: Large Theater, University of Texas Center for the Performing Arts, Auditorium Shores at Town Lake, City Coliseum, and Rock Island at Zilker Park(the Soccer Fields).

GENERAL                                  Weekday rate  Weekend rate

Engagements not falling in any previous category are classified as “General” and include the following as examples:

      Parties - Gatherings – Receptions                              Religious - Ceremonial -Educational

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM FEES

CARTAGE

A cartage fee is to be paid at the indicated rates for the following instruments:

Cartage is due for transport and set-up for every rehearsal, session or performance. Cartage is not due when the equipment is not required to be moved.

CONTINUOUS PLAYING

A break of 15 minutes is required for each contracted hour of performance. Such time can be used at the discretion of the Leader.  However, any musician that is required to play more than 2 hours without an intermission is to receive 150% of the minimum Fee for the engagement to which otherwise he/she was entitled.

CONTRACTOR MINIMUM FEE

The Contractor’s Minimum Fee is equal to the applicable Sidemusician Minimum Fee.  A musically performing Contractor’s minimum fee, accordingly, is double.

DOUBLING

When a contract,  Contractor or  Leader requires that a musician play additional, specific instruments for a rehearsal, session, or performance, a doubling fee is due for each instrument played in addition to the principal instrument.  The doubling fee is not due on instruments brought to the job and played for personal gratification. No more than one doubling fee will be allowed for “Free Public Concerts” without special clearance from the President.

HOLIDAYS

The holiday fee multiple applicable to Sidemusician, Contractor and Leader minimum fees for all Engagements occurring on the following Holidays is:

LEADER MINIMUM FEE

150% of the Sidemusician Minimum Fee for Club Engagements including Overtime, Continuous Playing, and Holiday Fees; 200% of the applicable Sidemusician Minimum Fee for All Other Engagements, including Rehearsals, Overtime, Continuous Playing, and Holiday Fees.

OVERTIME

Overtime occurs when either (1) the actual length of the Engagement exceeds the length of time contracted, (2) musicians are required to be present in excess of 4 hours without leaving the premises, whether performing, or not or (3) the maximum number of hours for the applicable Sidemusician Minimum Fee for the Engagement is exceeded. Overtime is calculated as follows: 150% of the hourly rate for engagement, prorated in ½ hour increments.

REHEARSALS--$25.00 per hour (two hour minimum)

This is the fee for organized, formal rehearsals that are required by the contract, Contractor, and/or Leader. A break of 10 minutes is required for each contracted hour of rehearsal.

SINGLE PERFORMER MINIMUM FEE

The fee is 150% of the applicable Sidemusician Minimum Fee.

SOUND CHECKS

Sound checks are NOT included in performance scales.  Sound checks that require a musician’s presence at the venue for  one hour or more will be paid as rehearsals. Accordingly, the fee due each musician is that of a rehearsal (with a 2 hour minimum charge, i.e. $50.00).

SPECIAL DRESS

Payment of the cost of uniforms, costumes, or other special dress requirements (except for tuxedos) is not to be required of musicians working for the minimum fees contained herein.

TRAVEL

There is a travel surcharge of $.30 per mile per vehicle and driver, and $.05 a mile per occupant.  There is no travel surcharge for engagements within a 35 mile radius of the home base of the musical group.

LOCAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

The Austin Federation of Musicians is a principal to collective bargaining agreements with (1) the Austin Symphony Orchestra Society, Inc. and (2) the Austin Lyric Opera. These agreements govern certain professional relationships with each employer’s musicians and embody the terms, working conditions, and pay rates peculiar to each orchestra.  For more information concerning these agreements contact the office. Each of these Orchestras is served by an elected Committee of its members, which in turn serves on behalf of the orchestra as a liaison between the Union and each employer organization. Each Orchestra Committee assists the Union in the development, negotiation, and enforcement of the terms of these contracts between each employer and its musician employees.

INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

Certain types of engagements are within the jurisdiction of the American Federation of Musicians and are subject to special arrangements negotiated by the International. Special contract forms must be used and special conditions must be met by both the musician and the purchaser. The performance of music for the purposes of recording, radio, television, videotapes, film and cable and touring generally is in the jurisdiction of the International and is subject to geographically uniform rates, terms and conditions. It is imperative that one contact the Local for specific information on each agreement.

OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM     Monday through Friday

TEL (512) 440-1414 (Messages may be left at all hours)

FAX (512) 440 1481

STREET ADDRESS: 1515 South IH 35, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78741

Austin Federation of Musicians

        Location:  8711 Burnet Rd., Suite A-15, Austin, TX 78757

        (512) 440-1414;   FAX: (512) 440-1481