Central Florida Musicians' Association

06/06/2026

Congrats to longtime AFM 389 member Steve Carrillo!

Join us in celebrating Steve Carrillo as the 2026 Mariachi Hall of Fame Inductee at the 35th Annual Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque 2026! 🎺
Steve’s dedication, artistry, and lifelong contributions to mariachi music have inspired generations of musicians and helped preserve the rich traditions of the mariachi art form. We are proud to honor his incredible legacy during this year’s celebration of “¡Viva La Canción Ranchera!” Please join us in congratulating Steve Carillo on this well-deserved recognition! 🎻🎶

06/05/2026

Survey time! Please take our Education & Membership Committee Survey by June 15! Go to: https://forms.gle/5UivsrmpnTM2xzcu9

06/04/2026

Audition Applications are now open for 2nd Oboe / English Horn 🎶

The application deadline is Friday, July 31 and auditions will take place on Monday, August 24. Check out the repertoire list and apply today at https://orlandophil.org/employment/

05/21/2026

Planning a concert that is free and open to the public? Or looking to work with a school or nursing home? The Music Performance Trust Fund helps fund musician pay for concerts. Join us for a special Zoom workshop on May 27 to learn what qualifies for funding and what is needed to apply. Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Xta91BuGT4ODgG5hhBy1Kg

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Carol Stein (AFM 389 Member) and Walt Hubbard who were recently inducted into the Central Florida Jazz Society Hall of Fame!

A great Central Florida Jazz Society event - Hall of Fame Concert. Honorees were Walt Hubbard and Carol Stein.

05/19/2026

AFM 389 President Sam Zambito and Vice President Madison Harding recently attended a Central Labor Council meeting. The CLC is made up of many different unions coming together to make the lives of working people better. Also pictured (far left) Trevor Sweet, Central Florida AFL-CIO Field Representative, and (far right) Britt Rutherford from Unite Here.

05/18/2026

Planning to travel with your instrument? The AFM has ways to help you prepare. Go to www.afm.org/travel-resources.

05/17/2026

If you're a professional musician working in Central Florida, we invite you to become part of the largest labor union for professional musicians. Find out more at www.afm389.org (link in bio) and join today!

05/16/2026