{"id":132702,"date":"2026-09-04T06:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T10:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=132702"},"modified":"2026-09-06T03:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T07:14:23","slug":"fort-wayne-philharmonic-reaches-new-four-year-agreement-with-musicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/09\/04\/fort-wayne-philharmonic-reaches-new-four-year-agreement-with-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Wayne Philharmonic reaches new four-year agreement with musicians"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Fort Wayne Musicians Association, American Federation of Musicians Local 58, have reached a new four-year collective bargaining agreement.<\/p>\n

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Fort Wayne Philharmonic news release:<\/p>\n

Fort Wayne Philharmonic Reaches New Four-Year Agreement With Musicians<\/strong>
\nAgreement strengthens Musician compensation, expands the season, and positions the Philharmonic for continued growth<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (September 3, 2026) \u2014 The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Fort Wayne Musicians Association, American Federation of Musicians Local 58, have reached a new four-year collective bargaining agreement, marking an important milestone in the Philharmonic\u2019s continued growth and commitment to the community.<\/p>\n

The agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the Philharmonic\u2019s future and expansion of opportunities for Northeast Indiana audiences through investments in Musician wages and season expansion.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are incredibly pleased to have reached an agreement that allows us to move forward together,\u201d said Brittany Hall, President & CEO of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. \u201cThis agreement recognizes the tremendous value our Musicians bring to this organization and to our community, while also creating a sustainable path for the Philharmonic to continue growing. I am grateful to our Musicians, board and negotiating teams for approaching this process with a spirit of partnership and a genuine desire to find a path forward together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur new agreement brings Musicians meaningful gains in wages, additional work weeks and a bolstered benefits package, while also improving the audition, probation and tenure processes for the newest members of our orchestra,\u201d said Philharmonic Players\u2019 Association Chair Debra Welter. \u201cWe look forward to our continued partnership with the Philharmonic Board, management and staff as we bring symphonic music to audiences across Northeast Indiana.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key Terms of the Agreement<\/strong>
\nThe four-year agreement includes:<\/p>\n