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Cleveland Federation of Musicians, AFM Local 4
The Cleveland Federation of Musicians, LOCAL 4
of the American Federation of Musicians
We are the labor union for professional musicians in Northeast Ohio.
Don't Go It Alone.
There is strength in numbers. Local 4 represents musicians in all fields and styles.
The American Federation of Musicians has over 150 affiliated unions in
the United States and Canada representing performing, recording and touring musicians.
The musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Chamber Symphony, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, and Blue Water Chamber Orchestra are members of Local 4.
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Rockers Neil Giraldo and Joe Walsh,​
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Songwriters Alex Bevan, Jim Brickman, Brent Kirby, and Marc Lee Shannon,
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Jazz Masters Jackie Warren, Ernie Krivda and Jack Shantz are all members of Local 4.
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Polka Kings Richie Vadnal and George Staiduhar are Life Members.
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