I. LOCAL 47 MEMBERSHIP MEETING REPORT
\nII. FLASHBACK TIME – 2005 – PART IV – VIDEO GAMES and TRICKS
\nIII. NFA FLUTE SCHOLARSHIP
\nIV ASMAC FEATURES WOMEN COMPOSERS
\nV. EVENTS<\/p>\n
…Absolutely guaranteed anonymity – Former Musician’s Union officer
\n…The one voice of reason in a sea of insanity – Nashville ‘first call’
\nscoring musician
\n…Allows us to speak our minds without fear of reprisal – L.A. Symphonic musician
\n…Reporting issues the Musicians Union doesn’t dare to mention – National touring musician<\/p>\n
***** LOCAL 47 MEETING THIS MONDAY at 7:30 PM ***** <\/p>\n
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I. LOCAL 47 MEMBERSHIP MEETING REPORT<\/p>\n
Quorum not reached as of 7:32 pm<\/p>\n
Actor\u2019s Fund presented to the members.
\nNational Human Resources Organization<\/p>\n
Fund is to help Everyone in performing arts and entertainment
\n33 million operating budget.
\n9000 members across the country.
\nBoard includes 50 leaders of the creative community.
\n134 years old.<\/p>\n
Eligible \u2013 Services are available to everyone.
\nOnly affordable housing and financial assistance have requirements\u2026
\nmust follow government guidelines.<\/p>\n
Four main areas of services:
\nSocial Services and Emergency Assistance
\nHealth Care and Health insurance information
\nEmployment and training
\nHousing<\/p>\n
Online: actorsfund.org for more info
\nAHIRC. Org \u2013 health care<\/p>\n
5757 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 400, LA, CA 90036 \/ Actorsfund.org.<\/p>\n
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No quorum as of 7:40.
\nQuorum reached as of 7:45<\/p>\n
Roll taken.<\/p>\n
No 50 year pin presentations.
\nMinutes approved.<\/p>\n
RESOLUTIONS VOTE ON:<\/p>\n
RESOLUTION I \u2013 Requires a comprehensive and balanced budget by
\nDecember 1st of each year.<\/p>\n
You can see the text in the last Overture.<\/p>\n
Member Huckins (One of the authors) spoke in favor.
\nIn the past the budget hasn\u2019t been due till May of each year. That
\nmeans that they\u2019re not accountable till 4 months after when they
\nshould be. As of now Money gets spent that the board doesn\u2019t
\nknow about. Must be done before the new year to make sense. <\/p>\n
Monthly the executive board must review and balance what they\u2019re
\nspending compared to what they\u2019re making.<\/p>\n
We had deficit spending for 7 years to the tune of 1.6 million
\ndollars.
\n-Must align budget year with fiscal year.<\/p>\n
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE SPEAKS
\nLegislative committee says (big surprise) recommends a vote no.
\nFocuses on two major areas, current board it relies on audited budget
\nfigures presented in March. Could force the board to create a lame duck
\nboard. <\/p>\n
Requiring a balanced budget is not in the members best interests.
\n[EC: What???,… but unrestricted deficit spending is?.
\nLocal could be required to deficit spend in cases of lawsuits or other issues.<\/p>\n
No vote is in best interest of the membership.<\/p>\n
MEMBER Castillo \u2013 I\u2019ve looked at 40 financial reports. It makes no
\ncommon sense that the requirement is currently May with the fiscal
\nyear beginning in January.<\/p>\n
Legislative Committee did not publish an opinion in the overture
\nwhich is custom of practice\u2026. And they should have. What are they hiding.
\nOver 1.6 million too much, we needed various things that could have been
\npaid for with that money,.. and then perhaps not have to sell the building.<\/p>\n
MEMBER AUTHOR \u2013 Inspiration for the resolution came form the AFM bylaws.
\nCOMM fails to propose a multi-year budget plan. Is it appropriate to have a
\ntendency toward deficit spending when there is no financial crisis.
\nThe budget is your guide line to prevent deficit spending.<\/p>\n
BOARD MEMBER (TRUSTEE) \u2013 Understands the desire to change the timing
\nof the budget and fiscal year, however, due to the things the legislative
\nstates, it would make more sense to change to fiscal year. Says that the
\nfiscal year for non-profits is July.
\nMEMBER corrects the speaker \u201cIt\u2019s not true\u201d.<\/p>\n
New board has not been in deficit spending. Some thing they cannot help
\nas in work flow, etc.<\/p>\n
MEMBER CHAIRMAN \u2013 Discussed resolution with one of the authors of
\nthe resolution. Why didn\u2019t we put word out? There was too much going
\non and it would have looks bad for the local while they\u2019re trying to sell
\nthe building. And if anything happened they might have to retract.<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 Concerned about having a budget, fearful of strait jacketing the
\nLocal. Seems that wrongdoing has been intimated. If there\u2019s a strike we have
\nto spend money. Has not heard about spending not being handled
\nresponsibility [1.6 million in deficit spending is responsible?]<\/p>\n
MEMBER AUTHOR \u2013 There need to be boundaries, if not there\u2019s bound
\nto be a downward spiral. You can define your fiscal year however you
\nwant, but Labor organizations are typically in January. <\/p>\n
Ended year in a $30,000 deficit.<\/p>\n
DIRECTOR \u2013 The $30,000 deficit is down from over $400,000.
\nThe most deficit spending happened in 2013.<\/p>\n
MEMBER AUTHOR \u2013 All members of the board are fiduciaries, that
\nmeans we have to trust them. There is no adherence to a budget,
\nwithout a legal budget no one and nothing can be held accountable.
\nWe\u2019re not suppose to lose money.<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 Numbers are perspective, budget. Want to be able to help members
\nin an emergency. We\u2019re all a family, should have to answer to how we use it.
\nMy main is how we look at the numbers.<\/p>\n
MEMBER AUTHOR- Must dispel misunderstanding about budgets. Exec board
\ncontrols the budget. One or more board members don\u2019t understand that.<\/p>\n
DIRECTOR \u2013 Vote no, it\u2019s not addressing the true issues. A new section about
\na budget revue would be a good idea. Also a multi year budget would be a good
\nidea.<\/p>\n
All the usual suspects and those who benefit from the present system spoke
\nagainst the resolution. Those more interested in more accountability and spending
\ncontrols spoke in favor the resolution.<\/p>\n
DIRECTOR CALLED THE QUESTION.<\/p>\n
Final VOTE
\n10 for a required budget.
\n40 against a required budget.<\/p>\n
[EC: So most in attendance see nothing wrong with leaving the board
\nfree to deficit spend with little to no accountability. See why you need
\nto come to meetings?]<\/p>\n
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RESOLUTION II
\nBi-annual election info \u2013 print version is only quarterly. Changes notices of election
\nmaterial, create special election edition. See details online.<\/p>\n
MEMBER DELEGATE \u2013 There\u2019s too much in the resolution. Without knowing
\nthe details. Bring it back and divide it up and vote on each section separately.<\/p>\n
SECRETARY \u2013 Explains details \u2013 purely housekeeping. Overture only published
\n4 times a year, so we need to change printing dates in election year to print
\nspecial edition in November.<\/p>\n
YES \u2013 48
\nNO – 2<\/p>\n
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RESOLUTION III \u2013 Requires notices to meetings be mailed by postcard and email.
\nOnly 2\/3\u2019s of members have an email, so notice of meeting must be sent, since
\nthe overture is only printed 4 times a year.<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 Section listing is wrong, should be Section 5, not Section 1. It\u2019s a typo.
\nWhat if notice needs info that is longer than can be on a postcard?
\nAnswer \u2013 The correspondence should be sent in whatever form it needs to be.
\nBiggest concern is that people get the notice.<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 Was section one accepted as a correction? Article I, sec. 5 was corrected.
\nInternet security isn\u2019t really an issue is it? We\u2019re not sending classified info.<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 Substitute \u201cdue notice\u201d where it says \u201cpostcard\u201d. Motion made and 2nded.
\nMotion carries.<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 Wording sounds optional, not required, so notice would note necc. be
\ngotten in time. So, I have a problem that it says MAY be given what ever days before,
\ninstead of \u201cMUST\u201d be. The whole thing looks questionable.<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 Member moves the word MUST replace the word \u201cmay\u201d
\nMEMBER \u2013 \u201cMay\u201d is only a choice of whether it\u2019s a email or letter.
\nMEMBER \u2013 If you say \u201cMay\u201d, people might not understand what \u201cMay\u201d means
\nor what they\u2019re supposed to receive.<\/p>\n
PARLIAMENT \u2013 If you say \u201cmust\u201d it can only be sent by email
\nMEMBER \u2013 Due notice must be sent to members either by email or snail mail.
\nParlementarian says that\u2019s redundant.<\/p>\n
Vote on amendment. Fails. <\/p>\n
VOTES TAKEN<\/p>\n
YES \u2013 48
\nNO – 4<\/p>\n
SALARY REVIEW BOARD ELECTION (need 5)<\/p>\n
ELECTION CHAIR collects names
\nGreg Huckins –
\nPaul Castillo –
\nMarie Matson – Elected
\nMark Zimaski – Elected
\nPaul Sternhagen – Elected
\nStephen Green – Elected
\nDr. Norman Ludwin \u2013 Elected<\/p>\n
Electing five new members<\/p>\n
Some nominees speak \u2013 They meet and decide on
\nthe salaries of all those who are paid by the local.<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 When I was on the board the only ones
\nreviewed were the board members.<\/p>\n
NOMINEE \u2013 Had lots of assignments in different capacities.
\nAll salaries are reviewed and that is important. Also
\nhave background in financial obligations.<\/p>\n
Ballots collected.<\/p>\n
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ELECTION BOARD (need 7)
\nSteven Green
\nPaul Sternhagen \u2013
\nMark Zimoski
\nMarie Matson
\nKhris Mettala
\nScott Higgins
\nNick Stone<\/p>\n
Ballots collected.<\/p>\n
ALL WERE ACCEPTED BY BALLOT<\/p>\n
Secretary will check to ensure all those nominated are eligible
\nto run. (No suspensions or lapse in membership)<\/p>\n
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OFFICE REPORTS
\nPresident – 2015 recap:
\n24 CBAs
\nGrievances \u2013 filing and following \u2013 Mediation used more these days. \u2013 13 grievances \u2013
\n10 were withdrawn, 1 scheduled for the future. One carryover from 2015.
\nMEMBER \u2013 Point of info \u2013 mediator was used once.
\nRelief Fund \u2013 29 members helped.
\nTrust fund – 67 concerts
\n13,000 contracts<\/p>\n
2016 so far
\nNegotiated with 12 employers
\n9 completed
\nGrievances 6 \u2013 3 withdrawn, 1 resolved.
\nRelief fund \u2013 10 members helped.
\n145 Concerts sponsored so far this year.
\nEl Capitan – 10% increase over three years.
\nDesert Symphony \u2013 9% over three years.
\nTV Show \u201cTransparent\u201d organized.<\/p>\n
BUILDING
\nBuilding going into escrow with Cadence for 25 million. (3rd attempt)
\nEntering into Escrow on Alameda Property (this week)
\nWhen due diligence is done renovations will commence
\nComm meeting with architects to beginning site planning process.<\/p>\n
Looking to create Music Tax Credit.<\/p>\n
Health \u2013 Potential merger of plans
\nMilliman engaged study underway
\nReport due back in May.<\/p>\n
AMF Convention \u2013 June 2016
\nNegotiate ongoing Phamplet B and SLRA
\nAFM Live TV Nego coming up.<\/p>\n
No resolutions sponsored by delegate of directors but did endorse one by ICSOM.<\/p>\n
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VP Report \u2013
\nMany negotiations done.
\nSpoke at 8 different colleges and really enjoying it.
\n8 folks joined from those presentations.
\nAttended writer\u2019s guide awards – Reno conference – ASCAP music awards
\nASMAC 1st Wednesdays – Low Budget Workshop
\nLAPD Health and Safety Fair for LGBT in Auditorium<\/p>\n
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SECRETARY REPORT<\/p>\n
DIRECTOR \u2013 Can we defer remaining officer report to go to New Business.<\/p>\n
Order changed\u2026<\/p>\n
NEW BUSINESS – THE PLEASANT SURPRISE OF THE NIGHT
\n1) MEMBER PRESENTED MOTION \u2013 Whereas Local 47 members have no clue how
\nmany times VG agreement has been used, et\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n
Local 47 shall publish the total music wages and hours for Local 47
\nmembers for VG work 2006-2015 segmented by year.<\/p>\n
Members need to see the success or lack thereof of the VG Agreement.<\/p>\n
Motioned and seconded \u2013 <\/p>\n
OFFICER: Concern that employers would see the info,.. could we put it in the
\nmember\u2019s section.<\/p>\n
AUTHOR: Would be willing to have it put into member\u2019s only area as long as
\nmembers are informed to look for it.<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 Print in overture that it\u2019s in the member\u2019s section
\nMEMBER \u2013 It\u2019s a national agreement \u2013 shouldn\u2019t it be for work of all AFM
\nmember, not just Local 47
\nMEMBER \u2013 Cannot encroach on questioning the motive of the member.
\nShall post in the member\u2019s area of the Local 47 website and in the next
\nprinted Overture the info requested. Any AFM member should be able to
\nget this info. Should not have to make request and jump through hoops
\nto get it.
\nMEMBER \u2013 Is the effort to compare previous contract with the present one?
\nThese contracts should be like 2 pages, should be readable and useable.
\nShouldn\u2019t be member\u2019s only, the info needs to be out.<\/p>\n
A lot of these contracts are not being used.<\/p>\n
MEMBERS \u2013 This is in everyone\u2019s best interest,\u2026 please vote for it. We
\nshould all have it readily available. I want it in member\u2019s area by June 1st,
\nand the print edition after that.<\/p>\n
Resolution passed.<\/p>\n
2) Bind delegates to oppose any increased in federation work dues or per
\ncapita increase.<\/p>\n
+++ It’s interesting to note, that, unsolicited, President Acosta said, “Yes, the
\nrecording musicians pay too much dues. The very next speaker had to correct
\nhim, saying, Everyone is paying too much in dues, not just recording musicians
\n(This certainly showed, once again, that President Acosta is in the tank for the RMA.)<\/p>\n
MEMBER \u2013 Delegates should actively oppose the increases.
\nMEMBER- Don\u2019t like the idea of binding the delegates, they should vote
\nas they feel they should. Is a ballot motion to bind the delegates.<\/p>\n
Since due notice should be given, the maker of the motion withdraws
\nthe motion of binding the delegates.<\/p>\n
Quorum Lost \u2013
\nMember Statement Delegates should all actively oppose any dues increases.<\/p>\n
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:08<\/p>\n
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II. FLASHBACK TIME – 2005 – PART V – NEW YORK AND ELSEWHERE<\/p>\n
Allegro \u2013 Volume CV No. 1 January, 2005
\nLocal 802, New York City<\/p>\n
Lights, Camera, Action! Making More Movies in New York<\/p>\n
When you think of making movies, Los Angeles is the first city that probably comes to
\nmind. But Local 802 hopes to make you think of both Los Angeles and New York.<\/p>\n
A new City Council bill would create a 5 percent city tax credit for film producers doing
\ncertain types of film production work in New York City (including soundtrack recordings).
\nThe bill would complement recently passed state legislation allowing a 10 percent tax
\ncredit for similar work done in New York State.<\/p>\n
As reported in last month\u2019s Allegro, film studios are starting to use subtle methods to get
\naround soundtrack recording. So any piece of legislation that encourages legitimate
\nstudio production in New York could benefit New York recording musicians.<\/p>\n
The bill is Intro 454-A. 802 member Roger Blanc testified to City Council on Dec. 1 in
\nsupport of the bill. Blanc is vice president of the New York chapter of the Recording
\nMusicians Association as well as second vice president of the international RMA.<\/p>\n
The transcript is below.
\nLadies and gentlemen: My name is Roger Blanc and I\u2019m a New York City-based
\nfreelance musician and vice president on the local and international boards of the
\nRecording Musicians Association. Thank you for this opportunity to speak on
\nbehalf of New York City recording musicians.<\/p>\n
The Recording Musicians Association boards I sit on represent the interests of
\nmusicians recording in the fields of film, television, records and advertising.<\/p>\n
Our organization is what\u2019s known as a “player conference” to our union, the American
\nFederation of Musicians, and our activities affect the working conditions of recording
\nmusicians across the United States and in parts of Canada.<\/p>\n
Due to a variety of economic and technological factors, musicians working in the
\nrecording field have in recent years suffered substantial professional challenges.<\/p>\n
As these challenges apply to the New York City film business, the City has seen a
\nsignificant across-the-board reduction in film music soundtrack recording activity over
\nthe past ten years.<\/p>\n
Statistics over this ten-year period show the number of New York City film soundtrack
\nrecording sessions per year cut in half, the total number of musicians employed in this
\nfield per year cut in half, and the amount of total wages paid to recording musicians in a
\ngiven year cut by more than 60 percent net of wage increases over the term.<\/p>\n
New York City musicians face competition from Los Angeles, where the film studios
\nand their related production infrastructure help to assure some degree of regular
\nemployment in this field.<\/p>\n
We face competition from non-union recording venues, both in the U.S. and abroad.
\nWe face competition from the former Eastern Bloc countries, many of whom are home
\nto musicians willing to work for substantially lower wages than their counterparts in the
\nU.S., Canada, and Western Europe.<\/p>\n
Finally, we compete with many other high-powered industries for the precious real
\nestate which is required to house recording studios here. Many of our best studios have
\nbeen forced out of business by the high costs of Manhattan property.<\/p>\n
The current trend in film soundtracks favors the licensing of pre-existing hit songs over
\nthe recording of original new soundtrack music. A variety of newer electronic musical
\noptions allow for the number of musicians employed in a given film to be substantially
\nreduced in many instances where new music is recorded. Prerecorded music libraries
\nmay be licensed in lieu of creating and recording original new music for films here. In
\nshort, New York City film soundtrack recording is an area of activity which could
\ncertainly use the promotion that the production incentives in this legislation would
\nprovide.<\/p>\n
Thank you for your time.
\nRoger Blanc, Local 802<\/p>\n
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Seattle has been a hotbed of film, TV and video game recording since Seattle
\nSymphony musicians voted to decertify the AFM in 1988. Seattle musicians then
\nstarted courting film scoring work, creating a rampant and popular non-union
\nenvironment for film producers. Below is advertising from the websites of Seattle
\nMusic (David Sabee) and contractor Simon James:<\/p>\n
[EC: Their list of credits is substantially larger now, 10 years later.]<\/p>\n
SeattleMusic.com
\nFrom its auspicious debut scoring Mr. Holland’s Opus and Die Hard
\nwith a Vengeance for Michael Kaman, to this spring’s scores for Lake
\nPlacid, The Astronaut’s Wife, Love Letters, The Limey, Castle in the
\nSky, Atomic Train, and Six Pack, SEATTLEMUSIC continues to build
\non its success as a world class film scoring orchestra.<\/p>\n
Superior musicians, music preparation and engineering services,
\nconductors, orchestrators, recording studios and mobile trucks are
\ncombined for a growing stream of projects. As successful team
\ncreation is of paramount importance, SEATTLEMUSIC is your one
\nstop source for musical services. The combination of superb
\nmusicianship, experienced management and a buyout for all media
\nhas established SEATTLEMUSIC at the forefront of the film scoring
\nindustry.<\/p>\n
—————<\/p>\n
SimonJamesMusic.com<\/p>\n
Simon James, Northwest Sinfonia contracts with the Pacific
\nNorthwest\u2019s finest musicians, ensuring that your orchestral recording
\nexperience will be your very best. Regardless of style or idiom, Simon
\nwill find the perfect performers for your project. See why many
\nsatisfied clients continue to return for the friendly atmosphere and
\nforemost musical excellence at reasonable rates. Never any extra
\ncharge for new use!<\/p>\n
Completed scores recorded, as represented on this website include:
\n\u2022 100 motion pictures
\n\u2022 45 CD\u2019s and Video Games
\n\u2022 58 TV
\n\u2022 14 IMAX<\/p>\n
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Eastern Europe and London recording orchestras and environments,
\nas advertised and represented by the Tadlow Music Agency
\n(see www.praguephilharmonic.org):<\/p>\n
Through our 20 years experience of dealing with musicians,
\ntechnicians and studios Tadlow Music is able to offer complete, or
\nseparate element, recording packages in London. Because we are
\ntotally independent and not affiliated to any one organisation we are
\nable to offer the most flexible choice of orchestras and studios.
\nIncluded in our packages are the services of:<\/p>\n
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
\nThe world renowned ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, through
\nTadlow Music, are available for recording sessions in London.<\/p>\n
Formed in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham the RPO has the enviable
\nreputation as being one of the most experienced recording orchestras
\nin the world. Their repertoire encompasses all the major classical
\nworks with as well as a host of “crossover recordings” and Original
\nFilm and TV Soundtracks.<\/p>\n
Their most recent soundtrack recording was for ARSENE LUPIN –
\nmusic composed and conducted by Debbie Wiseman<\/p>\n
Other Soundtrack Credits include
\nMAURICE JARRE’s Oscar(R) winning score for A PASSAGE TO INDIA
\nand his scores for MAD MAX: BEYOND THUNDERDOME THE BRIDE
\nTOP SECRET & THE MESSAGE (Oscar(R) nominated)
\nplus
\nGREYSTOKE – JOHN SCOTT
\nMOUNTBATTEN – JOHN SCOTT
\nEYE OF THE NEEDLE – MIKLOS ROZSA
\nTIME AFTER TIME – MIKLOS ROZSA
\nRELATIVE VALUES – JOHN DEBNEY
\nFIVE DAYS ONE SUMMER – ELMER BERNSTEIN
\nAN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON – ELMER BERNSTEIN<\/p>\n
Confirming their role as “Britain’s National Orchestra” the RPO and the
\nROYAL PHILHARMONIC CONCERT ORCHESTRA are famous for their
\nversatility in both recordings and concerts and their “lighter”
\nrepertoire includes albums with SARAH BRIGHTMAN, PLACIDO
\nDIMINGO, DIONNE WARWICK, JOSE CARRERAS, CHARLOTTE CHURCH
\nand RUSSELL WATSON as well as symphonic arrangements of the
\nmusic of QUEEN, U2, MADONNA, DEEP PURPLE, ELTON JOHN and the
\npopular HOOKED ON CLASSICS series.<\/p>\n
For more information, please contact tadlowmusic@hotmail.com
\nThe Pro Arte Orchestra
\n“The quality of top musicians in London is legendary and the players
\n(of the Pro Arte Orchestra) are among the best in the world” –
\nComposer, Jim Parker<\/p>\n
NEXT TIME – PART VI – MORE FOREIGN OPTIONS IN 2005<\/p>\n
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III. NFA FLUTE SCHOLARSHIP
\n\u00a0
\nEach year, the Frances Blaisdell Convention Scholarship provides financial
\nassistance for a high school or undergraduate flutist to attend the National
\nFlute Association Convention. Recipients gain the means to attend the
\nlargest annual flute event in the world and the chance to participate in
\nan enriching, immersive experience with renowned flute performers and
\nensembles from across the globe.<\/p>\n
The recipient of this scholarship will receive $750 to attend the NFA\u2019s
\n44th Annual Convention in San Diego this summer, plus complimentary
\nconvention registration, and a one-year membership to the NFA. This
\nis a great opportunity for a flute student to gain insight, inspiration, and
\nconnections to further their flute musicianship and career.<\/p>\n
The Frances Blaisdell Convention Scholarship is open to full-time
\nstudents under the age of 25. Applicants cannot be previous recipients
\nof the scholarship.<\/p>\n
If you are not eligible to apply, please share this information with students,
\ncolleagues, friends, and anyone who might want to attend the convention,
\nbut currently lacks the financial means to do so.<\/p>\n
Applications are due May 1. Visit the Frances Blaisdell Scholarship page
\nto learn more about the opportunity or submit an application. \u00a0\u2028\u00a0
\nVictoria Pampe
\nMembership Manager
\nNational Flute Association
\n70 E. Lake Street, Suite 200
\nChicago, IL 60601
\n312-332-6682 (office)
\n312-332-6684 (fax)
\nvpampe@nfaonline.org<\/p>\n
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IV. ASMAC FEATURES WOMEN COMPOSERS<\/p>\n
ASMAC’S FIRST WEDNESDAYS<\/p>\n
WOMEN COMPOSERS FEATURE<\/p>\n
Wednesday May 4, 2016 – 7 PM \u2028featuring Music by Women Composers including\u2028Carolyn Yarnell\u2028Maria Newman\u2028Nan Schwartz\u2028Susan Hurley\u2028Elise Michelle\u2028Penka Kouneza\u2028Marlene Hajdu\u2028Bonnie Janofsky\u2028Mae Crosby\u2028Asuka Ito
\nPerformers will include\u2028Sally Stevens\u2028Leslie A. Soultanian\u2028Bryan Pezzone\u2028Scott C. Hosfeld\u2028Paula Hochhalter\u2028Ben Powell\u2028Michael Stever
\nPlease come out!
\n$10 for Guests and Students\u2028FREE for ASMAC & Local 47 members
\nFree parking.
\nMeet-up & Check-in: 7:00-7:30 PM.\u2028Program: 7:30-10:00 PM.
\nPLEASE NOTE LOCATION:\u2028AFM Local 47 – Auditorium\u2028817 Vine St.\u2028Hollywood, CA 90038
\n* ASMAC Members who would like to share music at a\u2028FIRST WEDNESDAYS event,\u2028Contact info@asmac.org Attn: Milton Nelson<\/p>\n
___________
\nCheck out the ASMAC website – www.asmac.org\u2028to see the new master class,\u00a0luncheon and interview\u00a0DVD’s in the ASMAC store (Van Alexander, Ray Charles, Johnny Mandel, Jorge Calandrelli, Bill Ross, Jack Feierman, Sammy Nestico and more), to download ASMAC luncheon podcasts, and more!\u2028JUST ADDED:\u00a0\u2028Special Interview with the renowned composer\/arranger\u00a0\u2028JIMMIE HASKELL<\/p>\n
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\nV. 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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NEW RUSS GARCIA BOOK<\/p>\n
Russell Garcia:\u00a0\u00a0 Russell wrote his auto-biography
\n“I Have Hundreds Of Stories, Some Of Them True” \u00a0
\nbefore he passed away at age 95 in New Zealand,
\non 20 Nov 2011. \u00a0The book is out now.<\/p>\n
Russell was a world renowned composer-arranger-conductor
\nwho wrote music for over 100 films.\u00a0 He is known for his
\ninnovative music score for the film \u201cTime Machine\u201d.\u00a0 Garcia
\nis also known in both the TV and recording fields and has
\ncomposed music for countless TV shows such as, Rawhide,
\nTwilight Zone, Laredo, The Virginian.\u00a0 He has recorded many
\nCDs\u00a0 in his own right, as well as with stars such as, Louis
\nArmstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Vic Damone, Judy Garland,
\nOscar Peterson, Julie London, to name a few.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garcia has also written 2 best-selling text books The Professional
\nArranger-Composer \u201c Book I and Book II, which have been translated
\ninto 6 languages.\u00a0 He is known also for his symphonic and classical
\nworks which have been performed by the New Zealand Symphony,
\nMunich Symphony, the Vienna Symphony, plus countless Radio
\nSymphony Orchestras throughout Europe.\u00a0 He was often a guest
\nlecturer at many universities around the world on Symphonic
\nComposition Techniques.\u00a0 Russell and his wife Gina made New
\nZealand their home in 1971 while continuing to work in the Music
\nand Film Industry.\u00a0 He was awarded the Queens Service Medal
\nfor his service to music in 2009.
\n(www.buildabetterworldproductions.com)<\/p>\n
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5\/4\/16<\/p>\n
CALICO WINDS<\/p>\n
Going Dutch
\nMusic of Jurriaan Andriessen and Arie Malando (Maasland)
\nThe whole quintet returns!
\nPlaying fun and interesting music, including a
\npremiere of a transcription commissioned
\nby Calico from Charles Warren<\/p>\n
Wednesday \u2022 May 4, 2016 \u2022 12:10-12:40 pm\u2028Glendale Noon Concerts\u2028*Glendale City Church*\u2028610 E. California St. (at Isabel) \u2022 Glendale\u2028Free Admission\u2028www.GlendaleCityChurch.org \u2022 818-244-7241<\/p>\n
Calico Winds bring refreshing lightness to music that
\nis too often bellowed\u2026\u2028The quintet\u2019s suave phrasing, lively articulation and rhythmic buoyancy are a delight throughout.\u00a0 \u2014 The Gramophone<\/p>\n
www.CalicoWinds.com<\/p>\n
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5\/5\/16<\/p>\n
Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
\nMusic for String Orchestra by Composers from Mexico<\/p>\n
New York Premieres of Works by<\/p>\n
CARLOS CHAVEZ, LEANDRO ESPINOSA,\u00a0MAX LIFCHITZ &\u00a0SALVADOR\u00a0TORRE<\/p>\n
Max Lifchitz,\u00a0conductor
\nThe North\/South Chamber Orchestra<\/p>\n
Thursday, May 5 at 8 PM
\nChrist and St Stephen\u2019s Church
\n120 West 69th St (bet Bway & Columbus)
\nNew York, NY 10023
\n\u00a0
\nFree Admission
\n\u00a0
\nhttp:\/\/www.northsouthmusic.org<\/p>\n
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5\/6\/16<\/p>\n
WESTLAKE VILLAGE SYMPHONY
\npresents
\nAn Evening of Beethoven, Mozart and Dvorak
\nFriday, May 6th – 7:30
\nCalvary Community Church<\/p>\n
Michael Armstrong, Music Director
\nPaul Piazza, Associate Conductor<\/p>\n
WestlakeVillageSymphony.com<\/p>\n
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5\/7\/16<\/p>\n
San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra
\nJames Domine, Music Director, Presents<\/p>\n
In Concert <\/p>\n
Saturday Evening, May 7, 2016, 7:30 PM
\nJanet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre
\nThousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza<\/p>\n
Domine
\nPiano Concerto #3 in A minor (Wind of Time)
\nJoanna Ezrin, pianist<\/p>\n
Williams
\n\u00a0Suite from Harry Potter<\/p>\n
Debussy\u00a0
\nNocturnes\u00a0
\nCSUN Women’s Chorale<\/p>\n
Tickets available\u00a0
\nOn the Website: sfvsymphony.com
\nAt the Box Office
\nBy calling 818 347-4907<\/p>\n
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5\/14\/16<\/p>\n
Malibu Friends of Music\u00a0
\nPresents<\/p>\n
MUSICIANS OF THE IDYLLWILD ARTS ACADEMY \u00a0
\nMAY 14th, 2016 at 7:30 pm
\nMAY 15th, 2016 at 3:00 pm
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nDerek Xu, violinist
\nZhengnan Wang, violinist
\nLiliya Micheva, violinist
\nAnjelina Jeleva, violinist
\nSheng-Chieh Lan, violist
\nYun-Chieh Sung, violist
\nHua Huang, cellist
\nXiyan Liu, cellist
\nNickolas Stavros, flutist
\nHanxiao Lai, pianist
\nHeather Netz, Personnel Manager
\nPamela Jordan, President<\/p>\n
MALIBU FRIENDS OF MUSIC RESIDENT AND GUEST ARTISTS
\nIsabella Thatcher, spoken word\u00a0
\nMaria Newman, composer and violinist
\nScott Hosfeld, violinist and violist
\nPaula Hochhalter, cellist
\nJodi Plaia, performance preparation<\/p>\n
P R O G R A M<\/p>\n
Musicians of the Idyllwild Arts Academy\u00a0<\/p>\n
String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10……….Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
\nI. Anime et tres decide
\nII. Assez vif et bien rythme
\nIII. Andantino, doucement expressif
\nIV. Tres modere\u00a0 – En animant peu a peu\u00a0 \u00a0
\n\u00a0
\nMalibu Coast String Quartet\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\nEtude-Tableau …………………………..Sergei Rachmanioff\u00a0 (1873-1943)
\n\u00a0
\nHanxiao Lai,\u00a0 pianist<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe Happy Prince……………………………….Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900)
\nText Abridgment and Original Music by Maria Newman (c. 1993)\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\nIsabella Thatcher, spoken word
\nMaria Newman, violinist
\nJodi Plaia, performance preparation<\/p>\n
Etude Opus 25, No. 11 …………………….Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
\nHanxiao Lai, pianist<\/p>\n
Sonata for Flute and Piano ……………….Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
\nII. Cantilena\u00a0
\nNickolas Stavros, flutist<\/p>\n
Septuaginta, Op. 53, No.6\/11a…………………..Maria Newman (c. 2016)
\nIII. In praise of nature…(in laude naturae)\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nIDYLLWILD OCTET
\nDerek Xu, violinist
\nZhengnan Wang, violinist
\nLiliya Milcheva, violinist
\nAnjelina Jeleva, violinist
\nSheng-Chieh Lan, violist
\nYun-Chieh Sung, violist
\nHua Huang, cellist
\nXiyan Liu, cellist<\/p>\n
Commissioned by the Idyllwild Arts Foundation <\/p>\n
*Program order and repertoire subject to change.
\nAs a courtesy to the performers, flash photography is not allowed.
\nIn keeping with copyright laws, video and audio taping\/recording
\nis not permitted. Thank you<\/p>\n
RESERVATIONS:
\n\u00a0www.malibufriendsofmusic.org
\nOr call: (310) 589-0295 <\/p>\n
General and Senior Ticket Donation:\u00a0 \u00a0
\n$25.00 per guest.\u00a0\u00a0
\nGuests under 18 are free.<\/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,
\nLACESMA, is celebrating its 75th Anniversary of promoting
\nelementary 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