The American Federation of Musicians Local 47 is a labor union that serves to promote and protect the concerns of professional musicians in all areas of the music industry. Our offices are located in Burbank, California. Members of AFM Local 47 are high-level studio musicians, signed to major and indie labels, work on major motion pictures and television, tour throughout the world, and are members of premiere orchestras and symphonies including the LA Philharmonic, LA Opera, Pasadena Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and more. The more than 5,000 members we represent — arrangers, composers, producers, contractors, engineers, and freelance musicians — are regarded as some of the very best in the world. Formed by and for Los Angeles Read more