As a musician of the Pacific Symphony, a member of Local 7 AFM, a patron of the Pacific Symphony, or simply as a classical music lover, I support the efforts of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra Committee in negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement.

I believe the musicians of this orchestra deserve to be compensated at a level commensurate with their peers. The staff and executives of this organization have enjoyed this benefit, and the time has come for the musicians to be treated the same.

I believe it is unfair that many Pacific Symphony musicians do not receive a wage that is enough to live on in Orange County.

I believe in the artistic quality of the performances by the musicians of the Pacific Symphony. In a changing freelance world that no longer has the same ability to subsidize the livelihoods of Pacific Symphony musicians, the Symphony must commit to compensating musicians fairly for their talents in order to effectively retain and improve upon that quality.