I. BRIAN O’CONNOR PASSES
\nII. WELL WELL…. NOW WHAT?
\nIII. MEMBER COMMENT
\nIV. EVENTS<\/p>\n
…Absolutely guaranteed anonymity – Former Musician’s Union officer<\/p>\n
…The one voice of reason in a sea of insanity – Nashville ‘first call’<\/p>\n
scoring musician<\/p>\n
…Allows us to speak our minds without fear of reprisal – L.A. Symphonic musician<\/p>\n
…Reporting issues the Musicians Union doesn’t dare to mention – National touring musician<\/p>\n
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I. BRIAN O’CONNOR PASSES<\/p>\n
After a long battle with cancer, Hornist and Educator
\nBrian O’Connor passed away a few days ago.<\/p>\n
He was an excellent musician, excellent teacher and
\nextraordinary person.<\/p>\n
For over 30 years, he recorded in Los Angeles as a first call
\nFrench Horn player for over 2,400 movies, hundreds of TV
\nseries and shows, thousands of records and jingles and many
\nLive TV shows including the original Carol Burnett Show
\nand 20 Oscar performances. He Principal Horn on over 800
\nmovies. <\/p>\n
From 1998 until 2009, Brian taught Horn at UCLA and a
\nnumber of his former students are now working in high
\nprofile professional Horn jobs including the LA Studios,
\nSymphony and Opera Orchestras and Military Bands. <\/p>\n
His battle with cancer and the surgery he underwent
\nwas documented in a film some years ago.<\/p>\n
He will be missed.<\/p>\n
THE COMMITTEE<\/p>\n
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II. WELL WELL…. NOW WHAT?<\/p>\n
Well placed member comment….<\/p>\n
Yesterday, (March 2, 2016) at approximately 11:30 AM,
\nthe staff at Local 47 was called together in the main
\noffice and told by President Acosta that “The Burbank
\nproperty is unavailable” and he would them keep them
\ninformed.<\/p>\n
Should anyone be surprised?<\/p>\n
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III. MEMBER COMMENT<\/p>\n
Really, how great is this…? There’s an orchestra that does not
\nhave to be paid …and they’re working!!!<\/p>\n
Two things…
\n1) obviously there are many very excellent and qualified
\nunemployed musicians…<\/p>\n
2) willing to work for free…?<\/p>\n
Talk about…”race to the bottom”…and there are Local 47
\nExecutive Board members listed on their roster!!<\/p>\n
This is just another way to “clear the decks”…when all the
\nlocally supported community orchestras are put out of business…
\nhere comes the new community service model.<\/p>\n
Young inexperienced musicians will be told that playing
\nfor free with Kaleidoscope will be a viable resume credit.<\/p>\n
Just a visceral response to seeing this.<\/p>\n
[EC: We’ve spoken to a number of folks who’ve been
\nasked to play upwards of 6 services for free per concert
\n(no paid services). A number of those in the group are
\nwell placed, even some working to be on the “inside” at
\nLocal 47.<\/p>\n
Adding insult to injury they of course charge the public to
\nhear them.<\/p>\n
The union wants to bust any non-union session or gig
\nthey find, unless there are well politically placed members
\nplaying for free, in which case Acosta et al do nothing.
\nThe word dunsel comes to mind.<\/p>\n
So then…. if all these well placed people can donate their
\ntime for nothing, when you’re asked about something
\nyou’re doing you can say the same. “I’m donating my time
\nto a friend… back off!” This should be the new mantra.<\/p>\n
Until the Local enforces the rules equally to all members,
\nthey should enforce nothing. Will that happen? Of course
\nnot, they’ve got their ship coming in… and the elites to
\nanswer to…. except they’ve (and we’ve) got no ship to go
\nto…. see below. We knew there should be a requirement
\nin the referendum that they actually buy a building with
\nthe proceeds.]<\/p>\n
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IV. EVENTS<\/p>\n
DEAN AND RICHARD<\/p>\n
DEAN AND RICHARD are now playing every third Friday
\nat Culver City Elks 7:30pm-10;30pm,
\n11160 Washington Pl.
\nCulver City, 90232
\n310-839-8891<\/p>\n
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LA WINDS JAZZ KATS 584<\/p>\n
NO COVER, NO MINIMUM.
\nEvery 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Viva Cantina
\n7:30-10:00.
\n900 Riverside Drive, Burbank.<\/p>\n
Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
\nCome hear your favorite charts played the way they
\nshould be. <\/p>\n
We are in the back room called the Trailside Room. <\/p>\n
Come on down. Guaranteed to swing.<\/p>\n
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3\/5\/16<\/p>\n
The 11th Annual Lympho-Maniac 70s Party<\/p>\n
Saturday, March 5 at 7 PM in CST
\nNew Orleans Lakefront Airport.<\/p>\n
Dust off your Afro Wig….After taking 3 year hiatus, LYMPHO-MANIAC 2016 PARTY officially set for Saturday March 5th 2016 @ recently renovated New Orleans Lakefront Airport. This venue is kick-@ss & perfect fit for our 70s theme party. <\/p>\n
Our fundraising goal is $100,000 with all proceeds from event going to grants for lower income families (less than 35k gross income) in Greater New Orleans area who have someone that is currently undergoing cancer treatment @ East Jefferson General Hospital – EJGH <\/p>\n
FYI Don Trump Jr and Vanessa Trump Jr have agreed to come down and (once again) be our celebrity judges for 2016 Lympho-Maniac Dance contest = Winner takes home Disco Ball. Only question now is whether or not we will be able to film 2016 Lympho Promo @ the White House??? <\/p>\n
New 2016 Lympho-Maniac website soon to follow….may the funk be with you, Chad<\/p>\n
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3\/6\/16<\/p>\n
The 18th Annual West Coast Composer’s Forum Concert<\/p>\n
It’s been 18 years ago since a group of likeminded composers got the idea to all write for the same ensemble and then put on a concert,
\nSince then we have produced a concert just about every year, we have had dozens of composers participate, and we have had some very interesting ensembles, one of the more notable being: six saxophones (sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor. baritone, bass)
\nand orchestral harp. CD’s are still available.<\/p>\n
This year is the first concert where the composers will also be the performers. it also happens that the instrumentation is as strange
\nas ever. <\/p>\n
Alto sax & E.W.I. Electronic Wind Instrument (Joe Sorce)
\nBassoon (Charles Fernandez)
\nFrench Horn (Steve Mahpar)
\nTrombone & Poetry (John David Grab)
\nSix String Electric Bass Guitar (Ross Wright)
\nThis concert in unique in other respects,
\nas we are participating in closing reception of a larger art project. <\/p>\n
AWOL
\n4937 Alhambra Ave
\nLos Angeles, CA 90032<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing Ernest Shackleton | El Sereno (In Two Phases)\u201d
\nJim Ovelmen, Mehran Ayati, Mondo Bobadilla
\nClosing Reception
\nSunday March 6th, 2016
\n3:30 pm <\/p>\n
Program:<\/p>\n
-WEST COAST COMPOSERS’ FORUM 4:00 – 5:00 pm<\/p>\n
-Caspar Sonnet + Eliot Eidelman 5:30 – 6:30 pm<\/p>\n
-OHR + Guests (ROOFTOP PERFORMANCE): 7:00 – 8:00 p<\/p>\n
West Coast Composers’ Forum 4:00 – 5:00 pm<\/p>\n
West Coast Composers’ Forum includes award winning composers who will present previously unpublished music created for the closing exhibition, including \u201cEndurance in the Antarctic\u201d. More about the composers and their music. <\/p>\n
JOE SORCE: Composer\/Alto and EWI
\nCHARLES FERNANDEZ: Composer\/Bassoon
\nSTEVEN MAHPAR: Composer\/French Horn
\nJOHN DAVID GRAB: Composer\/Trombone
\nROSS WRIGHT: Composer\/Six String Electric Bass (Fretted and fretless)
\nCLIFFORD J. TASNER: Composer<\/p>\n
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\nCaspar Sonnet + Eliot Eidleman 5:30 – 6:30 pm<\/p>\n
About Caspar Sonnet:
\nhttps:\/\/casparsonnet.bandcamp.com\/
\nhttp:\/\/casparsonnet.com\/albums\/<\/p>\n
About Eliot Eidelman :
\nhttp:\/\/elioteidelmanmusic.com\/ <\/p>\n
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\nOHR 7:00 -8:00 pm<\/p>\n
Ohr is a 5 piece experimental rock band from Los Angeles. Formed by visual artists, Thomas Burkhardt,Brian Cooper, Timmy Jordan, Jim Ovelmen, Jay Stuckey in 2015, Ohr delivers a big sound of unbridled improvisation.<\/p>\n
Ohr store: http:\/\/jimovelmen.com\/music\/OHR\/TheOhrStore.htm <\/p>\n
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About “Being Ernest Shackleton – El Sereno (In Two Phases)”
\nPlease click here to read the Los Angeles Times Story <\/p>\n
About AWOL
\nBased in El Sereno, California, AWOL is dedicated to artist projects, events, ideas, and irregular connections. AWOL is located at 4937 Alhambra Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90032. www.awolimited.com<\/p>\n
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\nContact:
\nNicole Wang
\n626-675-5051
\nawolimted@gmail.com<\/p>\n
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3\/6\/16<\/p>\n
The CSUN Youth Orchestras Invites you to our spring concerts!
\nOur performances are at 2PM & 5PM. <\/p>\n
Plaza del Sol Performance Center – CSUN
\n18111 Nordoff St. Northridge, California 91330<\/p>\n
Here’s the lineup:<\/p>\n
2PM Concert – Camerata Strings & Symphony Orchestra
\nJoin us for the 25th year of the Camerata Strings under the direction
\nof Kimberly Blake-Kilgore!<\/p>\n
Our Symphony Orchestra will feature works by Verdi, Saint Saens,
\nSchubert, and Holst<\/p>\n
5PM Concert – Philharmonic, featuring soloist Yuri Lim performing
\nthe first movement of the Bruch Violin Concerto in B Minor. <\/p>\n
Other works:
\nBeethoven’s Symphony No. 5
\nMusic From Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev<\/p>\n
Tickets are available at the USU Ticket office during their scheduled
\nbusiness hours and also an hour before each performance
\nhttp:\/\/www.csun.edu\/as\/ticket-office<\/p>\n
Ticket prices are $15\/Adults $10\/Students, Seniors and groups of
\n10 or more.<\/p>\n
We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n
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THE PHIL NORMAN TENTET
\nOne of the best bands today playing in the
\ntradition of
\ncool West Coast Jazz<\/p>\n
Sunday March 6th
\nfrom 11am to 3pm<\/p>\n
The (famous) Lighthouse Cafe
\n30 Pier Avenue
\nHermosa Beach, CA. 90254
\nReservations call 310-376-9833<\/p>\n
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3\/9\/16<\/p>\n
HOMENAJE
\nat Spaghettini in Seal Beach<\/p>\n
We’re excited to bring our “Finding Hearts” concert to Spaghettini
\njazz club in Seal Beach on Wednesday March 9th at 7pm!<\/p>\n
Purchase tickets at http:\/\/spaghettini.tix.com\/Event.aspx?EventCode=822185<\/p>\n
We have new original material to share as well as old favorites of ours.
\nKeep up with our latest music and videos at: <\/p>\n
www.homenajemusic.com<\/p>\n
Homenaje is: <\/p>\n
Genevieve Artadi – vocals
\nWill Brahm – guitar
\nJames Yoshizawa – percussion
\nJordan Richards -bass<\/p>\n
We’ll see you March 9th!<\/p>\n
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3\/12\/16<\/p>\n
SANDFORD HINDERLIE and TOM VAN DER GELD
\nin concert<\/p>\n
Saturday, March 12, 2016 – 7:30 pm<\/p>\n
The Biever Guest Lecture and Montage Series presents
\nan evening of Jazz with internationally known and
\ncomposer Dr. Thomas van der Geld performing with
\nSanford Hinderlie, Professor of Music.<\/p>\n
Tom van der Geld is legendary for his solo work and
\ngroup recordings for the German label ECM\/JAPO.<\/p>\n
Sanford Hinderlie has performed throughout the world,
\nincluding concerts in the Far East, Russia, the Republic
\nof Georgia and Armonia, the Middle East, Europe and
\nthe United States.<\/p>\n
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3\/12\/16<\/p>\n
MUSIC AT WESTWOOD – A LOS ANGELES TRADITION<\/p>\n
MARIA NEWMAN CONDUCTS a SPECIAL EVENT PERFORMANCE
\nGeorge Frideric Handel’s “MESSIAH – PART II”<\/p>\n
WESTWOOD MASTER CHOIR, SOLOISTS & CHAMBER ORCHESTRA<\/p>\n
Sunday Late Afternoon
\nMarch 13, 2016 – 5:00 pm
\nWestwood Presbyterian Church<\/p>\n
Is the “Hallelujah Chorus” really the end of Handel’s “Messiah?” Experience the Westwood Master Choir and Chamber Orchestra
\nin the breathtaking continuation of the story begun in a legendary birth.<\/p>\n
“Messiah – Part II” is the next chapter in a masterful oratorio setting depicting impending persecution and astonishing resurrection.<\/p>\n
Be inspired. – Be uplifted. – Join us. <\/p>\n
Wine and Cheese Reception to Follow <\/p>\n
Westwood Presbyterian Church
\n10822 Wilshire Boulevard
\nLos Angeles, CA 90024
\n(310) 474-4535 <\/p>\n
$20.00 General Admission
\n$10.00 Student with ID
\nParking is Free
\nTickets available at
\nEventbrite
\nand at the door <\/p>\n
Contact: office@westwoodpres.org
\n(310) 474-4535 <\/p>\n
FEATURING
\nThe Westwood Master Choir,
\nWestwood Chamber Orchestra
\nMaria Newman, Conductor<\/p>\n
Esteemed Vocal Soloists
\nChristina Borgioli, Soprano Soloist
\nNandani Maria Sinha, Alto Soloist
\nLarry Duplechan, Tenor Soloist
\nAdam von Almen, Tenor Soloist
\nPaul Cummings, Baritone Soloist
\nDimitri Smith, Baritone Soloist <\/p>\n
Reception Following the Concert<\/p>\n
Concert Venue:
\nWestwood Presbyterian Church
\n10822 Wilshire Boulevard
\nLos Angeles, California, 90024<\/p>\n
This Special Event is Sponsored by
\n“Music at Westwood”
\nWestwood Presbyterian Church
\nLos Angeles, California <\/p>\n
“Music at Westwood” Events are made
\npossible by the generosity of your donations. <\/p>\n
office@westwoodpres.org
\n(3 1 0) 4 7 4 – 4 5 3 5
\nA Los Angeles Tradition
\nis the City Partner of the
\nMalibu Friends of Music<\/p>\n
Visit the Malibu Friends of Music
\nWebsite at
\nwww.malibufriendsofmusic.org<\/p>\n
Or Call the Montgomery Arts House (MAHMA)
\n(310) 589-0295 <\/p>\n
forward this email to friends, family and music lovers
\nclick on “forward email” below<\/p>\n
Malibu Friends of Music | 6307 Busch Drive | Malibu | CA | 90265<\/p>\n
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3\/16\/16<\/p>\n
Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts\/ Jacqueline Suzuki & Susan Svrcek perform RAUTAVAARA Lost Landscapes<\/p>\n
FREE ADMISSION GLENDALE NOON CONCERTS
\nEvery FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY at 12:10-12:40 pm
\nOn Wednesday MARCH 2, 2016 at 12:10-12:40 pm:
\nCrescenta Ensemble: Einojuhani Rautavaara’s Lost Landscapes<\/p>\n
MARCH 16, 2015
\nHAROUT SENEKEREMIAN
\nPIANO RECITAL
\nWorks by Faure, Rachmaninov & more
\nhttp:\/\/www.haroutsenekeremian.com\/<\/p>\n
Program:
\nP.I. TSCHAIKOWSKY Melodie, Op.42, No.3
\nEINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA Lost Landscapes (2005)<\/p>\n
RELAX DURING YOUR LUNCH HOUR WITH LIVE MUSIC<\/p>\n
PLEASE NOTE:
\nThe Glendale Noon Concerts series
\nnow takes place in the Sanctuary at
\nGLENDALE CITY CHURCH
\n610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel St.)
\nGlendale, CA 91206-3701<\/p>\n
INFO:
\nPlease call Victoria Lucero (818-244-7241 office)
\nor email glendalecitychurch.org\/
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/glendalecitychurch<\/p>\n
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UPCOMING CONCERTS in the same series:
\n(every FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY at 12:10-12:40 pm;
\nprograms subject to change)<\/p>\n
APRIL 6, 2016
\nVIOLIN RECITAL
\nGINASTERA Pampeana No.1, Op.16 (1947)
\nBRAHMS Violin Sonata No.3 in D minor, Op.108
\nJacqueline Suzuki – violin
\nRosa LoGiudice – piano<\/p>\n
APRIL 20, 2016
\nCRESCENTA ENSEMBLE
\nTSCHAIKOVSKY Meditation Op.42, No.1
\nGINASTERA Piano Sonata No.1, Op.22
\nJacqueline Suzuki – violin
\nSusan Svrcek – piano<\/p>\n
CONCERT UPDATES:
\nhttp:\/\/www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com\/<\/p>\n
MORE FREE CONCERTS:
\nAt the Edendale Branch Library in ECHO PARK
\nhttp:\/\/www.edendaleupclose.blogspot.com\/<\/p>\n
>>>Saturday MARCH 12. 2016 at Noon-1pm
\nBaroque concert featuring works by
\nHandel, Monteverdi, Purcell & Scarlatti
\nBRIAN ASAWA – countertenor
\nDIANA TASH – mezzo-soprano
\nARTHUR OMURA – harpsichord
\nALEXA PILON – Baroque cello
\nhttp:\/\/www.brianasawa.com\/
\nhttp:\/\/www.dianatash.com\/
\nhttp:\/\/www.arthuromura.com\/<\/p>\n
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3\/19\/16<\/p>\n
WOMEN IN MUSIC CONFERENCE<\/p>\n
Join us for a free* one-day conference on Women in Music!
\nEveryone welcome!<\/p>\n
Choral Room (Music FA3-162)
\nAntelope Valley College Music Department
\n3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, California 93536.<\/p>\n
-9:30 am Registration:
\nWelcome from Dr. Berkeley Price, Chair, Performing Arts Department.<\/p>\n
-10:00 am Dr. Jeannie Gayle Pool: \u201cBabe Egan and Her
\nHollywood Redheads: 1920s Vaudeville Jazz Band,\u201d
\nwith images and music. <\/p>\n
Jeannie is an author, musicologist, composer, and filmmaker.<\/p>\n
She is an officer for the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers and Vice President of the National Association of Composers, U.S.A. <\/p>\n
jaygaylemusic.com<\/p>\n
-10:30 am Panel on \u201cHow to Manage Your Own Music
\nPublishing Company\u201d with Dr. Deon Nielsen Price and
\nAdrienne Albert, et al; moderated by Marlene Hajdu.<\/p>\n
Good, solid, practical advice about how to make your
\nmusic available to a wider audience. Marlene is a
\ncomposer and board member of the American Society
\nof Music Arrangers and Composers.<\/p>\n
culvercrestpublications.com; adriennealbert.com<\/p>\n
-11:30 am Carol Worthey: \u201cInspirational Words for
\nComposers.\u201d Carol is a poet, composer, and painter
\ninterested in the power of the arts in everyday life.<\/p>\n
carolworthey.com<\/p>\n
-12 noon Lunch: In a local restaurant, to be announced.<\/p>\n
-2:00 pm Carolyn Yarnell: Presentation on her Symphony
\nNo. 1. Carolyn is a composer, painter, and photographer
\nfrom Huntington Beach, CA.<\/p>\n
carolynyarnell.com<\/p>\n
-2:30 pm Workshop on Finale Music Notation with Bonnie
\nJanofsky, who will give us her \u201c10 Favorite Finale Tips.\u201d
\nFeel free to bring your laptops and your notational problems.
\nBonnie is a composer, arranger, orchestrator, jazz drummer,
\nand Finale guru. A trustee of Local 47 of the Musicians Union,
\nBonnie has plenty of good information to share.<\/p>\n
-4:00 pm Recital of Music by Deon Nielsen Price, Carol Worthey, Adrienne Albert, et al., by saxophonist Chika Inoue and
\npianist Mary Au. <\/p>\n
Mary is on the faculty of California State University,
\nDominguez Hills, and Chika is an upcoming saxophone star.<\/p>\n
-5:00 pm Refreshments & Networking<\/p>\n
-5:00 pm Symphonic Band Rehearsal<\/p>\n
-7:00 pm Concert of Music by Alex Shapiro, Shelly Hanson,
\nCarolyn Bremer, Julie Giroux, Deon Nielsen Price, and others.<\/p>\n
Conducted by Dr. Berkeley Price and Dr. Jermie Arnold,
\nAssociate Director of Bands, California State University,
\nLong Beach. AVC Performing Arts Theatre.<\/p>\n
*The conference is free; however, you are responsible to
\npay for your own lunch and for your evening concert
\nticket ($10).<\/p>\n
Parking at Antelope Valley College for the day is $1.
\nExit Avenue K from the 14 Freeway, and head West on
\nK to the college. <\/p>\n
Park behind the Performing Arts Center. This event
\nis coordinated by Dr. Jeannie Gayle Pool, 818-606-5743,<\/p>\n
jaygaylemusic@yahoo.com.<\/p>\n
This conference is presented in cooperation with the
\nAntelope Valley College Department of Music, the Los
\nAngeles Chapter of the National Association of
\nComposers, U.S.A. (NACUSA), and the American
\nSociety of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC).<\/p>\n
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3\/25\/16<\/p>\n
SESSIONS AT THE LOFT:
\nAn Evening with Gary Stockdale<\/p>\n
Come enjoy a fun night of irreverant, clever, and provocative
\nsongs from the award-winning composer, Gary Stockdale.
\n**Warning – Some material may not be suitable for children
\nFriday, March 25, 7 till 9 PM
\nGeneral Admission $20\/ticket – Limited Seating – Advance Tickets advised: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/an-evening-with-gary-stockdale-tickets-21438879265
\nAppetizers will be provided!
\nBring your own beverage \u2013 wine is encouraged<\/p>\n
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5\/15\/16<\/p>\n
LACESMA 75TH ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND JUBILEE GALA<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles City Elementary Schools Music Association, LACESMA, is celebrating its 75th Anniversary of promoting elementary music education in LAUSD with a Gala Event in
\nthe Grand Ballroom of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at
\nthe Los Angeles Music Center on Sunday May 15, 2016.<\/p>\n
Banquet tickets are $60.00 each and can be purchased by
\ngoing to our website at lacesmamusiced.org or by mailing
\na check made out to LACESMA to: LACESMA c\/o Jeanne
\nMitchell, P.O. Box 361 Topanga, CA 90290.<\/p>\n
For questions, please email us at lausdmusiced@gmail.com.
\nAt the celebration there will performances by over 100 singers
\nof the LACESMA Children’s Honor Chorus, some of the 2016
\nLACESMA Instrumental Scholarship winners, as well as a p
\nerformance by a celebrity TBA.<\/p>\n
We are proud to have Gail Eichenthal, Executive Producer of
\nKUSC, as the emcee of the Banquet. Please help support
\nelementary music education in LAUSD by attending this
\nGala Celebration! Click here to see the first Promotional
\nVideo Clip of the Gala. <\/p>\n