WELCOME WORKING MUSICIANS!

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BE A MEMBER!

Neil Giraldo - Pat Benatar Band

Local 4 member since 1989

We are the Cleveland Federation of Musicians, Local 4 of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. Local 4 represents musicians in northeast Ohio.

The musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra, Opera Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Chamber Symphony, Cleveland Pops Orchestra, TOPS Swing Band, Blossom Festival Band and Blossom Festival Orchestra are members of Local 4.

The performers in the orchestra pits of Playhouse Square Foundation, Cleveland Playhouse and the Great Lakes Theatre Festival are also members of Local 4.

Rockers Neil Giraldo, Frank Romano and Joe Walsh are members, as are polka kings Joe Wendel and the Vadnal Brothers. Frankie Yankovic was a Life Member. Contemporary artist Jim Brickman is a member in good standing. Legendary Big Band leader and trumpeter Ray Anthony, as well as saxophonist Eddie Platt of 'Tequila' and 'Chi-Hua-Hua' fame are also Life Members of Local 4.

We represent string quartets, all occasion bands, bagpipers, harpists, jazz combos, swing bands, brass ensembles, composers, arrangers and cocktail pianists.

If you are a Musician, or are in need of one

WE CAN HELP YOU!

The Athena String Quartet