Musician's Union?

[Mudharp@xxxxxxx]

I've got a few questions regarding joining the AFM. Are the requirements the=
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same in every city? Are you required to sight read music? Is there a test? I=
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it always a requirement to belong to the union if you intend to be part of a=
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legitimate recording project, or does that vary? Should you try to avoid it?=
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Pardon my naivet=E9, but this seemed like a good place to start asking quest=
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If you've got AFM experience I'd appreciate any info you could share on the=20
list.

Thanks in advance,

T. Albanese