Business Details
Your Trusted Source for Professional Musicians in Spokane
We are Local 105 of the American Federation of Musicians, united to advance the shared interests of all musicians so that we can live and work in dignity, with our work being fulfilling and fairly compensated. Our members determine our priorities and resource allocation to meet industry challenges. As a democratic union, every member has a meaningful voice in decisions affecting us. We partner with local and statewide organizations like the Spokane Regional Labor Council and Spokane Arts, and participate in regional and national conferences to ensure our union continues representing musicians' needs. Our collaborative efforts focus on future planning, organizing, and promoting musicians' rights locally, nationally, and globally. 
Services
Hire Musicians
Find Music Teachers
Event Planning
Music Advocacy
Union Representation
Highlights and features
- We are a democratic union where members directly shape priorities and resource allocation.
- Our musicians perform across all genres and venues in the Inland Northwest region.
- We offer a free referral service connecting event planners with qualified professionals.
- Our leadership team includes active performers and educators with decades of experience.
- We advocate for musicians' rights locally, nationally, and globally through organized efforts.
Services
Hire Musicians
Our free referral service connects event planners with professional musicians across all genres. We maintain a database of qualified performers for weddings, funerals, corporate events, and festivals. Our members bring decades of experience and specialized training to every performance.
Find Music Teachers
We connect students with qualified instructors across the Inland Northwest. Our members include university professors, private studio teachers, and ensemble directors with expertise in multiple instruments and teaching methodologies. Teachers maintain active performance careers alongside their educational work.
Union Representation
We protect musicians' rights through collective bargaining and industry advocacy. Our democratic structure ensures members directly influence policy decisions. We provide legal support for contract disputes and work to establish fair compensation standards across performance venues.
Event Planning
We help curate musical experiences for events of all sizes. Our referral network includes jazz ensembles, classical quartets, and solo performers for venues ranging from intimate lounges to large festivals. Clients receive direct contact with musicians for customized arrangements.
Music Advocacy
We promote music education and professional development through community partnerships. Our initiatives include festival participation, recording opportunities, and professional networking events. We collaborate with arts organizations to strengthen the regional music ecosystem.
People
Colleen McElroy
President
Piccolo/Second Flute for Spokane Symphony and Adjunct Flute Instructor at Gonzaga University with 4 years Local 105 membership. Maintains private flute studio in Spokane, WA.
Andy Plamondon
Vice-President
Spokane Symphony trumpet player and Eastern Washington University Professor. Active in theater music for touring Broadway productions and regional musical theater performances.
Jennifer Slaughter
Secretary/Treasurer
Spokane Symphony Third Flute and private instructor with 8 years of Local 105 membership. Specializes in teaching students of all ages and skill levels.
Kathy Kostelec
Executive Board
Folk musician and co-founder of The Blue Ribbon Tea Company. Performs regionally since 2005 and chairs AFM 105 Freelance Committee.
Tina Morrison
Executive Board
Freelance bassoonist and longest-serving Local 105 officer. Appointed to AFM Diversity Council in 2001 and elected to International Executive Board multiple terms.
Questions
How do I hire a professional musician for my event?
Fill out our referral form and qualified musicians will contact you directly. You can then select the best match for your event's needs.
What types of musicians are available through AFM 105?
Our members include classical orchestral players, jazz ensembles, rock/country bands, solo performers, and theater musicians across the Inland Northwest.
Can I find music teachers through your organization?
Yes, we maintain a directory of qualified instructors for all instruments and skill levels. Contact our office for the current teacher list.
What benefits do members receive?
Members gain advocacy support, contract protection, professional networking opportunities, and access to our referral service for performance engagements.
How long has AFM 105 been operating?
We are part of the American Federation of Musicians, which has represented musicians for over 100 years. Local 105 serves the Inland Northwest region.
Where are your office hours located?
Our office operates in the Teamsters Building at Indiana and Division in Spokane, WA, with walk-in hours on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm.
