Buffalo Musicians Association
374 Delaware Ave.
Suite 403
Buffalo N.Y. 14202

Office Hours:
Mon.thru Fri. 9:00AM-3:00 PM
Phone: (716) 842.6466
Fax: (716) 842.6465

Today's world caters to literally hundreds of styles of music and your union can benefit all the musicians performing these styles.

• SYMPHONIC MUSICIANS: Local 92 represents all the members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as well as many of the local municipal orchestras,opera,ballet and chamber groups.
• THEATER MUSICIANS: Local 92 represents all the musicians performing in all the local theaters including Sheas Performing Arts Center, the Kavinoky Theater, Studio Arena, and the Irish Classical Theater.
• FULL TIME MUSICIANS:Musicians who play music full time for a living whether it's jazz,country,rock or hip-hop are guaranteed all the protections afforded by membership.
• CASUAL OR PART TIME MUSICIANS: By far the largest percentage of musicians are in this category. We offer all the assistance normally needed to pursue your craft on a part time basis and to help you earn the money you deserve. This category can also include teachers, copyists, composers, and jingle writers.

• We insure that all members are paid proper wages whether it’s a symphonic service, wedding, religious service, recording session or a picnic.
• Just and fair working conditions are spelled out:  Pre-printed contracts are available free of charge and spell out in simplified language, terms and conditions of any musical event.
• Health insurance, instrument insurance and liability insurance are all available at competitive rates.
• Pension program:  A pension program is available for the casual musician as well as for the professional.  This can be a wonderful assistance to Social Security as you approach retirement.  Vesting requires 5 years and a minimal contribution on $3000.00 of earned income.
• Referral service:  Add yourself or your group to both our web site and our telephone referral service.  You can also put yourself on the GoPro Music web site which is for all AFM members.
• Membership directory:  Members’ names, addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and instruments are listed.  Also included are By-Laws and wage scales.
• Legal consultation:  Local 92 has legal representation available to all members.  Initial consultation is free of charge in most cases.
• Traveling musicians aid and emergency assistance:  Encounter and emergency on the road?  Just call 1-800-ROADGIG and reach the AFM where you can get advice and/or assistance with your emergency.
• Union discounts through Union Plus:  Union Plus offers a wide variety of products and services on everything from car rental to dental care.
• Grievance procedures:  Disputes, wage problems, contract misunderstandings can all be handled by the Board of Local 92.  Call to schedule an appearance at a Board meeting or an appointment with the President.
• Local and Federation web sites:  See our Local web site for member information, musician referrals, blank contracts to print out; also the AFM’s web site www.afm.org
• MPF-Music Performance Fund:  Partially funded music performances are provided to many civic organizations and most importantly, schools, to bring music into the community and enhance the quality of life.  Funding is generated through the sale of recordings.
• Local 92 has joined forces with the Buffalo Fire Department Federal Credit Union to provide essential banking services such as checking, savings, mortgage, auto loans and more.  Just $5.00 to join.