Background
- Founded in 1936
- The logo was drawn by William Chandler Christy as a gift to AGMA
- Founded " in an effort to eliminate exploitation of opera singers who were being forced into oppressive contracts without benefits or protections"
- Headquarters in New York City
How many Members?
As of 2006, there are 6,748 members of AGMA
mission
According to musicalartists.org, AGMA's mission is: "We are the labor organization that represents the men and women who create America’s operatic, choral and dance heritage.Performing artists live to perform. But their talents, their skill and the beauty they create won't necessarily pay the rent, put food on the table or guarantee the necessities of life. Without forceful advocacy and defense of their rights, artists may be vulnerable to exploitation or illegal discrimination. They need protection. They can find it by joining AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists."
Leadership
President
James Odom
Vice Presidents
John Coleman
Gregory Stapp
Sara Stewart Schumman
Maren Montalbano
J Austin Bitner
Recording Secretary
Louis Perry
treasurer
Raymond Menard
current news/issues
- San Diego Opera is going out of business
- New York City has issued a bankruptcy protection plan
- AGMA recovers $250,000 in bankruptcy court
- AGMA celebrates its 75th anniversary
- AGMA and Actor's Equity make peace
sources
- www.musicalartists.org
- www.wikipedia.org
- www.google.com (pictures)