8\/26\/16<\/p>\n
I. A LETTER FROM THE RMA
\nII. FROM THE COMMITTEE
\nIII. 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
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I. A LETTER FROM THE RMA<\/p>\n
The RMA wants you do join…<\/p>\n
Dear Musicians,
\n\u00a0
\nFor generations, musicians of every type, players, copyists, orchestrators
\nand conductors have been drawn to Los Angeles because of our diverse
\nand dynamic recording industry. More than anyplace else in the world,
\nLos Angeles has been the direct beneficiary of this incredible pool of talent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We are the Recording Musicians Association of Los Angeles. We provide
\nleadership, research, outreach and resources for the Sound Recording,
\nLive TV\/ Videotape, Commercials and Motion Picture and TV negotiations.
\nWe represent you in legislative efforts to protect employment. We have
\nbeen in the forefront of building bridges to protect our intellectual
\nproperty rights. And we are your voice with the American Federation of
\nMusicians. Your generous support ensures that we have the ability to
\nrepresent ALL of our members.<\/p>\n
This year, we are proud to report several crucial developments in
\nour business….<\/p>\n
RMA played a key role in helping build a new relationship with Sony
\nPlaystation, leading to a groundbreaking live stream with full
\norchestra and live gameplay at E3<\/p>\n
RMA continues to be at the table in major media negotiations –
\nSRLA with major record labels, and Videotape with the TV
\nNetworks, and Film\/Television with the AMPTP<\/p>\n
RMALA is front and center with the Alliance of Women Composers,
\nBeyond the Red Carpet, Made in Hollywood TV, Made in Hollywood
\nFilm, and more<\/p>\n
Plus, the new AFM went to bat for RMA – unanimous defeat for
\nthe anti-RMA Resolution 4 at the AFM Convention.<\/p>\n
We are currently kicking off our annual membership drive. Soon,
\ncurrent RMALA members will be receiving a membership renewal
\npacket in the mail.\u00a0 Your donation will help us to continue to
\nprotect and advocate for recording musicians as well as update
\nour website and app.\u00a0 You\u2019ll be able to update your information
\nand get instructions for downloading the directory app to your
\nmobile device. You can also renew anytime by going to\u00a0rmala.org\u00a0
\nand clicking the Join\/Renew tab or by calling our office at\u00a0
\n(323) 462-4762\u00a0to pay with a credit card over the phone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you are not a current RMALA member but do any recording
\nwork at all in Los Angeles, we strongly encourage you to join us.
\nYour voice and participation are crucial in our constant battle
\nfor a vibrant and healthy recording industry. If you have any
\nquestions or want to find out more about RMALA please call
\n our office at\u00a0(323) 462-4762\u00a0or go to our website,\u00a0rmala.org\u00a0
\nand click on the contact tab for the emails of our board members.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kind Regards,<\/p>\n
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II. FROM THE COMMITTEE<\/p>\n
The above comes from the group more responsible than any other
\n(Along with the acquiescent, spineless AFM and Local 47) for the
\nstaggering loss of work in Los Angeles and Federation wide. There
\nisn’t even enough work for the few elites left, but they still try to
\nplay the other musicians as fools.<\/p>\n
And what does “front and center” mean, does it mean that they
\nmade sure they were the ones to play it? Ten years ago they’d
\nnot consider doing live gigs, now they take all they can find,
\nsince the recording work is a shadow of it’s former self.<\/p>\n
AS TO PROPOSITION 4<\/p>\n
As to the Proposition 4: It was most certainly anti-RMA, but
\nit was also pro rank and file AFM Member (Pro-everyone else).
\nThe ones who might get to work on union recording contracts
\nif there were a buyout.<\/p>\n
In the explanation of the resolution printed some time ago,
\nit was made clear that no one expected the big budget
\nmovies to go buyout, and as long as there were studio
\nsignatories, that is.<\/p>\n
What losses have been caused by the spineless AFM and
\ncomplicit Local 47 administrations past and present?<\/p>\n
Ask any musician and you’ll find out. It was the AFM’s lack
\nof forethought that lead directly to Seattle, to Nashville,
\nto Vancouver among others, not including all the fi-core
\nand non-union orchestras that have been formed.
\nThese locales and countless others in the federation don’t
\ncare about staying loyal to an organization that works only
\nto protect a minute monopoly in Los Angeles, while everyone
\nhas bills to pay.<\/p>\n
What is it that gets the IEB and AFM to totally ignore the
\nneeds of the other 99.8% of members for the pocketbooks of
\na few recording musicians as to recording options?<\/p>\n
Imagine for a moment: <\/p>\n
There is a well paid buyout option for every project other than
\nbig budget films.<\/p>\n
Imagine the dues, pension and health and welfare that could
\nhave been collected by the AFM over the last decade if there
\nhad been even a few officers with the cajones to confront the
\nrecording leadership on behalf of the rank and file.<\/p>\n
There have, however, been none. None that lasted in any case.
\nAt local 47, whenever anyone made their way onto the Local 47
\nboard who was not “in the club”, their removal was arranged
\nthe very next election.<\/p>\n
Anyone who in the past has stood up to the club have found
\nthemselves marginalized, their careers affected as much as
\nthey could be. Bogus charges filed against folks who dared
\nspeak up for the multitude of members too cowed to speak
\nfor themselves. They do nothing, keep their heads down,
\nimagining that if they stay silent some work might
\ncome their way, which we all know never will – it isn’t there.<\/p>\n
Imagine the monies brought in by those recording jobs that
\ncould have eliminated the selling of the Local 47 building
\nin Hollywood.<\/p>\n
Revenues and membership at Local 47 are down, income for
\nthe AFM has been reduced. The lack of revenue has put our
\nPension plan into critical condition. The loss of recording
\nrevenue has been a huge burden on the federation, yet
\nthe IEB and the Officers do nothing to turn the situation
\naround. Nada. Zip.<\/p>\n
In the end analysis the question must be asked.
\nWho is the IEB putting first? The future of the AFM
\nor the desires and demands of the RMA. And why.<\/p>\n
There is no doubt about the RMA leadership. They most
\ncertainly put the needs and desires of their little cadre first,
\nahead of the AFM rank and file certainly.<\/p>\n
We keep losing members because the AFM has
\nbecome a dunsel for most. All they guarantee at
\nthis point is that you have to look over you shoulder
\nwhen you do finally get some work, because if it’s
\nnot the RMA doing it it’s not supposed to exist.<\/p>\n
If there were any forward thinking leaders among
\nthe recording musicians they’d have seen the damage
\ndone by their organization’s actions and practices
\nand realized something needs to change if a healthy
\nrecording community is to ever return. Unfortunately,
\nfor a very, very few highly placed long standing RMA
\nleaders, nothing matters except the size of their
\njuly check, regardless of the damage done to the
\nLocal, the Federation or the tens of thousands of
\ntheir fellow AFM Members.<\/p>\n
It makes one hope that there really is karma
\nout there. We’re not holding our breath though.<\/p>\n
THE COMMITTEE
\n
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III. EVENTS<\/p>\n
DEAN AND RICHARD<\/p>\n
DEAN AND RICHARD are now at Culver City Elks the first
\nFriday of every month.
\n7:30pm-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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8\/28\/16<\/p>\n
RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!\u00a0 \u00a0
\nAUGUST 25th – 28th AT 7:30 PM\u00a0
\nMALIBU COAST MUSIC
\nFESTIVAL 2016<\/p>\n
Three Evenings of World Class Music Making
\nEach Concert Featuring
\nUnique Programming & Artists
\nCOME TO ONE, OR COME TO ALL!
\nwww.malibufriendsofmusic.org\u00a0
\n(310) 589-0295<\/p>\n
Thursday, August 25th at 7:30 pm
\nMALIBU PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
\nat the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue
\nA MALIBU MUSICAL SOIREE<\/p>\n
Saturday, August 27th at 7:30 pm
\nMONTGOMERY ARTS HOUSE FOR
\nMUSIC AND ARCHITECTURE
\nGreat Room
\nCHAMPAGNE GALA CONCERT EVENT<\/p>\n
Sunday, August 28th at 7:30 pm
\nMONTGOMERY ARTS HOUSE FOR
\nMUSIC AND ARCHITECTURE
\nGreat Room
\nFANTASTIC FESTIVAL FINALE<\/p>\n
Intimate Musical Soirees with\u00a0
\nOld World Hospitality and Charm
\nPresenting Extraordinary Concert Artists
\nand Distinguished Speakers<\/p>\n
Tickets and reservations are available at \u00a0
\nwww.malibufriendsofmusic.org\u00a0
\nor call: (310) 589-0295
\n\u00a0
\nFeaturing Festival Artists from
\nAcross the Nation and the World
\nPerforming Exceptional Works of
\nJohannes Brahms, John Corigliano
\nW.A. Mozart, Gaspar Cassado
\nScott Joplin, Mili Balakirev
\nand Maria Newman<\/p>\n
MCMF 2016 Festival Artists:
\nMiko Kominami, pianist
\nEric Kutz, cellist
\nHal Ott, flutist
\nChristina Borgioli, soprano
\nDiana Tash, mezzo soprano
\nNandani Maria Sinha, mezzo soprano
\nMatthew Lewis, bass
\nWendy Prober, pianist
\nMaria Newman, violinist and composer
\nScott Hosfeld, violist
\nPaula Hochhalter, cellist<\/p>\n
MASTERS OF CEREMONIES:
\nIsabella Thatcher
\nMartha Thatcher\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\nFor more information on the
\nMalibu Friends of Music
\nplease visit: www.malibufriendsofmusic.org<\/p>\n
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8\/27\/16<\/p>\n
EDENDALE ENSEMBLE plays MOZART & BRAHMS
\nat the EDENDALE UP CLOSE Concert Series
\nat the Edendale Branch Library\u00a0
\nin Echo Park.<\/p>\n
2011 W. Sunset Blvd.
\nLos Angeles, CA 90026
\ninfo (213) 207-3000
\nFREE ADMISSION
\nConcert in the Community Room
\nFree parking in the library lot (enter from Alvarado).<\/p>\n
Saturday AUGUST 27, 2016
\nTime: Noon to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
EDENDALE ENSEMBLE:\u2028
\nMOZART\u00a0Duo for \u00a0Violin & Viola in G major, K.423
\nMOZART\u00a0Adagio & Fugue \u00a0in c minor for string quartet, K.546
\nBRAHMS\u00a0String Quartet No.3 in B flat major, Op.67<\/p>\n
EDENDALE ENSEMBLE
\nJacqueline Suzuki – violin
\nAdriana Zoppo – violin, viola
\nLynn Grants – viola
\nPam de Almeida – cello<\/p>\n
Future concerts in this free series\u00a0
\nat the Edendale \u00a0Branch Library,\u00a0
\nand more free concerts:
\nhttp:\/\/edendaleupclose.blogspot.com<\/p>\n
Thank you for publicizing these concerts!
\nJacqueline Suzuki
\nCurator\u00a0
\n818 249 5108<\/p>\n
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8\/29\/16<\/p>\n
Psych! The Unexpected Big Band at Typhoon Santa Monica with legendary guest artists vocalist Barbara Morrison and guitar great Carl Verheyen!
\nMonday, August 29 8 PM\u20283221 Donald Douglas Loop S\u20282nd Floor\u2028Santa Monica, 90405\u2028www.Typhoon.biz
\n\u2022 Cover $15, No Minimums, Free Parking, Great Food, Amazing Fun!\u2028\u2022 See our demo at: www.PsychBigBand.com\u2028\u2022 \u201cLike\u201d us: www.facebook.com\/PsychBigBand\u2028\u2022 If having dinner, please reserve a table! 310.390-6565 (tell them you are there to hear Psych!)
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8\/31\/16<\/p>\n
“CONCERTS AT THE BOWL”<\/p>\n
The Corbin Bowl and
\nSan Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra
\nPresent
\nConcerts at the “Bowl” in the “Corbin Lounge”
\nWednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nAugust 31<\/p>\n
The Screaming Clams – Part II
\nRock ‘n’ Roll with music of the ’60s and\u00a0early\u00a0’70s, featuring
\nJimi Dee, lead quitar and vocals;
\nJoel Domine, keys and guitar;
\nLarry Muradian, bass;
\nNick Scarmack, drummer
\nand
\nRebecca Ray, vocalist extraordinaire<\/p>\n
“Lounge” at the Corbin Bowl\u00a0
\n19616 Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana<\/p>\n
Free Admission\/ONE Drink Minimum
\nPersons under 21 years of age not admitted<\/p>\n
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9\/10\/16<\/p>\n
SFV Symphony Orchestra
\n\u00a0
\nWho: \u00a0 \u00a0The San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra directed by Maestro James Domine
\nWhat: \u00a0 Announces its five-concert 2016-2017 Concert Season
\nWhere: Agoura Hills\/Calabasas Community Center &Tutor Family Center at Chaminade West Hills
\nWhen: \u00a0Sept. 10, 2016, Nov.19, 2016, Jan. 21,2017, Mar. 18, 2017 & May 13, 2017.
\nWhy: \u00a0 \u00a0Continuing a decades-long tradition of performing great music close to home.
\n\u00a0
\nContact: Roberta Hoffman, publicist (ladybirdysue@aol.com)
\nwww.sfvsymphony.com
\n\u00a0
\nProgram information:
\n\u00a0
\nSept. 10, 2016 \u2013 Tutor Family Center at Chaminade West Hills
\nStrauss: An der Sch\u00f6nen Blauen Donau
\nBeethoven: Symphony #7 in A major
\nDvorak: Cello Concerto
\nDaniel Grab, violoncellist
\nSarasate: Zigeunerweisen
\nBronte Vlashi, violinist\u00a0<\/p>\n
================================<\/p>\n
You can read all previous offerings at:http:\/\/www.responsible47.com<\/p>\n
UNTIL NEXT TIME,
\nTHE COMMITTEE FOR A MORE RESPONSIBLE LOCAL 47<\/p>\n
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