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Fort Wayne Philharmonic Reaches New Four-Year Agreement With Musicians

Harold Phillips | Published on 9/15/2026

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’s continued growth and commitment to the community.

The four-year agreement includes significant increases in musician compensation, a season expansion, increased employer-paid pension contributions, and more.

“We are incredibly pleased to have reached an agreement that allows us to move forward together,” said Brittany Hall, President & CEO of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. “This 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.”

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