Welcome…
and thank you for your interest in Local 135-211 of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. The AFM is the largest organization in the world dedicated to representing the interests of professional musicians. Local 135-211 represents many of the finest professional musicians in Pennsylvania.
Mark your Calendar!
Our fourth annual AFM 135-211 Jazz Jam will be held from 6-9pm on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at the Reading Liederkranz!
Jazz Appreciation Month Events:
All events funded by Music Performance Trust Fund
4/2 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Larry Bortz Trio
West Lawn Senior Center
5 Woodside Ave
4/3 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Last Big Band
Rivet in Pottstown, Pa
238 High Street
4/8 7pm-8pm
Paul Colombo Group
Livestream at https://www.facebook.com/the.mptf/live
4/10 3pm-4pm
Kevin MacConnell Group
Livestream at https://www.facebook.com/the.mptf/live
4/10 6pm-9pm
AFM Reading Local 135-211 Annual Jazz Jam
Reading Liederkranz
143 Spook Ln, Reading, PA 19606
Reservations: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/ba83e0dd-3dd8-4036-a72d-7c6b46e4e165/findTime
4/11 8:00pm
Reading Pops Big Band
Muhlenberg Jr High School
4/15 7pm-8pm
Skip Moyer Group – Dexter Gordon Tribute
Livestream at https://www.facebook.com/the.mptf/live
4/20 4pm-6pm
Skip Moyer Group
Earthday celebration at Reading City Park
4/22 12pm-1pm
Julie Drey & Robin Lilarose perform jazz & classical duets on clarinet and flute
Livestream at https://www.facebook.com/the.mptf/live
4/23 6pm-7pm
Chip Breaux & the Jazz Katz
Livestream at https://www.facebook.com/the.mptf/live
4/24 6pm-8:30pm
Hesse’s Hot Jazz – 6 piece traditional jazz/New Orleans music
Jimmie Kramer’s Peanut Bar
332 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19602
610-376-8500 for reservations
4/28 4:30pm-6pm
Reading Pops Big Band
Reformation Lutheran Church
3670 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19606
4/30 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Bob Kreitz Duo
Highlands
Juneteenth Performances
Skip Moyer Group, Reading Pops Orchestra, and (not pictured) Ringgold Band
Latest News
AFM Local 135-211 announces recent leadership changes
Jerry Heere has stepped down as President and has been replaced by Alan Rochlin.
Charles “Chip” Breaux has stepped down and has been replaced by Julie Drey.
Alan and Julie have been on the Executive Board and are experienced with the responsibilities and procedures of their office and are ready to jump into action.
Executive Board Members
Charles B. (Chip) Breaux III
Jerry Heere
Chris Heslop
Brian Holt
Paul (Skip) Moyer
Covid-related information
- Unemployment support for free-lance workers.
- Emergency Financial Aid
- Updates from Governor Wolf
- Information on musicians relief:
- Latest on help for Pennsylvania musicians
135-211 Member List
Current list of members is now available in members area.
Local 135-211 General & Executive Board Meeting Schedule:
General board meetings are immediately followed by Executive Board meetings. If you plan to attend any of these meetings please email Alan Rochlin for meeting times and locations.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024