The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Musica Sacra have reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement that will take effect from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. The contract was approved by AGMA artists at Musica Sacra and ratified by the AGMA Board of Governors on July 28.
“Our new three-year agreement reflects a continued spirit of collaboration between Musica Sacra and the artists who bring its music to life,” said the New York Area Concert Singers Committee, which represented the singers of the Sacra shop for this round of collective bargaining with Musica Sacra. “We’re proud of the progress made around compensation and job security, and in affirming our voices as artists within the broader vision and operations of Musica Sacra.”
Key terms in the agreement include a total wage increase of 10% over the contract’s duration. The deal also introduces improved hiring practices with a Seasonal Chorus List and an Auxiliary List, both managed through an inclusive audition and notification process.
“We’re thrilled to have reached this new agreement with AGMA, one that strengthens the collaborative spirit between our artists and our organization through our shared commitment to artistic excellence and mutual respect,” said Mark Hanke, Executive Director, Musica Sacra. “We look forward to a partnership that amplifies our artists’ voices during these challenging times for the arts, so that we may collectively champion the art of professional choral singing together.”
The contract also addresses issues such as equity, transparency, organizational sustainability, artificial intelligence concerns, health and safety measures, and artist participation in company decisions.
