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\nI. LETTER TO LOCAL 47 BOARD
\nII. EVENTS
\n…Absolutely guaranteed anonymity – Former Musician’s Union officer
\n…The one voice of reason in a sea of insanity – Nashville ‘first call’\u2028scoring musician<\/p>\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. LETTER TO LOCAL 47 BOARD<\/p>\n
Below is a letter sent to the Local 47 Executive board by
\na long standing member:<\/p>\n
To: The Executive Board of Local 47, Musicians Union
\n– April 28, 2016<\/p>\n
You have asked me to write a letter on the reasons
\nwhy I went fi-core (Beck status) due to the expense
\nof my charge through the NLRB. On the surface, my
\nreasons were purely an emotional response to
\nJohn Acosta’s words “The union is for everyone”
\nwhich I whole heartedly agree with but I find sorely
\nlacking today.<\/p>\n
The fact is the musicians’ interest has not been
\naddressed in well over a decade. The contracts
\n(mp,tv,video games) that are made today, with
\nanother group’s input, are mostly centered around
\nthe secondary market fund. One example of this
\n(and showing who controls the union) was when
\nthe first video game contract came out. The
\nmusicians were happy (a living wage), the
\ncompanies were happy and the composers (the
\nlifeblood of musicians) were happy. But it was
\nshut down due to the fact there was no secondary
\nmarket fund attached. The result of this was
\ncompanies who were willing to deal with the
\nunion now want nothing to do with the union.
\nThe composers were estranged. As for the
\nmusicians, it doesn’t matter what the contracts
\nare. No companies mean no composers which
\nmean no music therefore no jobs. All because
\na select few want their secondary markets fund.<\/p>\n
The union is for everyone?<\/p>\n
An Interesting point is the secondary market
\nfund used to be known as special payments
\nand was based on single scale. This meant
\neveryone shared equally on a project. This fund
\nwas initially set up by the studios in lieu of health
\ncoverage for the musicians. What we have today
\nis everyone connected with the project, except
\nthe musicians is taking the bulk of the secondary
\nmarket funds. If this is untrue, please show me
\nthe breakdown of the fund.<\/p>\n
Another indication of the controlling faction
\nin the union was centered around the movie “UP”
\nin 2009. Michael Giacchino won the Academy
\nAward for his score which was done in Los Angeles.
\nThis was a great win for Local 47 and Los Angeles
\nor so one would think. However, the union’s paper
\nhad no mention of his award or that year’s Academy
\nAward orchestra which Michael Giacchino conducted.
\nIf the union is for everyone why did this happen
\n(besides the fact certain people had no part in this
\nmovie)?<\/p>\n
My final reason for going fi-core is I was continuously
\nupset and depressed over seeing great musicians and
\nfriends constantly having to look over their shoulders
\nfor the crime of simply trying to support their families.<\/p>\n
I honestly did not want to go after the union but I felt
\nI could no longer standby and do nothing. I expressed
\nmy feelings to the NLRB agent and Rick Baptist and made
\nit clear none of the charges that I stated (a: being
\nthreatened and intimidated from going fi-core;
\nb: the selective enforcement of the unions own bylaws)
\nwere done to me. This led to the charges being dropped.<\/p>\n
There were two reasons why I rejoined the union. When
\nI talked with Rick Baptist, (whom I have known for 30
\nyears and wanted him to understand why I went fi-core),
\nI was led to believe that things are changing for the
\nbetter. The second reason was the Supreme Court’s
\nalmost deciding in January 2016 against California’s
\nunions. I firmly believe that a strong Union is needed
\nnow more than ever.<\/p>\n
I must add when I started working in this town,
\nabout 35 years ago, I thought I had the greatest
\njob ever. The workplace has gone through many
\nchanges including a very dark time when if you
\nlaughed or smiled you were considered unprofessional.
\nTo see younger people think that this antiseptic,
\nlifeless, tinged with fear approach to music is the
\nway to play in the studios makes me very sad.<\/p>\n
How can music possibly flourish under these
\nconditions?<\/p>\n
This letter and my actions are simply an attempt
\nto preserve, for future generations, the same
\nattributes of creativity, love, enjoyment and
\nequality which has made my career fulfilling. I
\nwould have never had the financial life I have
\nbeen so fortunate to have in LA if it wasn’t for
\nthe union and the people in it before me.<\/p>\n
[Follow-up from the member]<\/p>\n
Hi, don’t know if you have posted that letter
\nyet but if you haven’t please add this.<\/p>\n
” The author of this letter gives permission
\nto post this because he has found nothing
\nhas really changed with the union. Why the
\nunion continues not to change reminds him
\nof the saying “all they are doing are rearranging
\nthe deck chairs on the Titanic”. It doesn’t have
\nto be like this.<\/p>\n
He hopes it does change for the Union’s sake.<\/p>\n
[COLLEAGUES: Now we have yet ANOTHER member
\npointing out exactly what the committee has
\nbeen saying all along. Certainly, there will be
\nthose who say, “Oh, Fernandez wrote that”, but
\nthe Local 47 board knows exactly who wrote it.]<\/p>\n
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III. EVENTS
\nDEAN AND RICHARD
\nare now at Culver City Elks the first \u2028Friday of \u2028every 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
\nNO COVER, NO MINIMUM.
\nEvery 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at
\nViva Cantina
\n7:30-10:00.
\n900 Riverside Drive, \u2028Burbank.<\/p>\n
Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
\nCome hear your favorite charts played the way
\nthey \u2028should \u2028be. \u2028\u2028We are in the back room called
\nthe Trailside Room. \u2028\u2028\u2028Come on down.<\/p>\n
Guaranteed to swing.<\/p>\n
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3\/4\/17<\/p>\n
IT’S A ROCKIN’ MALIBU BEACH PARTY!<\/p>\n
LENNY SMITH and THE OLD NEW
\nat Casa Escobar
\n22969 Pacific Coast Hwy
\nMalibu, CA 90265<\/p>\n
Saturday, March 4th – Downbeat 8PM<\/p>\n
Reserve a table at 310 456-1999
\nGreat Mexican Food and Terrible Bar
\nValet Parking<\/p>\n
Features:
\nJon Woodhead, Jerry Peterson, Tom Canning,
\nCharlie Pollard – Horns
\nDennis Kenmore, Dave, John Watkin and
\nThe Martinez Family Singers.<\/p>\n
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3\/4\/17<\/p>\n
TALL AND SMALL IN TACOMA!
\nTacoma Jazz Walk
\nSaturday, March 4th, 2017 9 pm-Midnight<\/p>\n
Pete Christlieb & Linda\u00a0Small
\nwith the\u00a0Ray\u00a0Ohls\u00a0Trio
\nPete Christlieb -tenor sax; Linda Small Christlieb -trombone
\nRay Ohls -piano; Derrick Polk -bass & Tim Malland -drums
\nB SHARP COFFEE HOUSE
\n706 Opera Alley
\nTacoma, WA 98402x<\/p>\n
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3\/5\/17<\/p>\n
Song of the Angels Flute Orchestra
\nin concert!<\/p>\n
Our next concert, “Celebrating Spring” is quickly approaching!
\nConductor: Charles Fernandez<\/p>\n
Concert location:
\nPasadena Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church,
\n310 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena 91103<\/p>\n
Tickets are now available online at the usual location:
\nhttp:\/\/soafluteorchestra.com\/tickets<\/p>\n
Concert program includes:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Gounod – Petite Symphonie (1st movement only)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Bloch – Prayer for a Jewish Life (David Shostac)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Blavet – Concerto (1st movement, Debbie MacMurray)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mozart – Flute and Harp Concerto (David Shostac & Naomi Alter)
\n*** Intermission ***
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vaughan Williams – Thomas Tallis Theme
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0McIntosh, – Romance for Bassoon (Charles Fernandez)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Alter – Introspective Blues (David Miller)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Gluck – Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Frederick Staff)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Fernandez – Quiet House and a Mouse
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Selden – When I Fall in Love (Fred Selden)
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Encore: Fernandez – Closer Walk with Thee<\/p>\n
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3\/5\/17<\/p>\n
CULVER CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA<\/p>\n
FINDING SPACE
\nFrank Fetta-Conductor-Bio
\nAubree Oliverson-Violin-Bio
\nSunday, March 5, 2017, 4:30PM
\nMemorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Avenue at
\nCulver Boulevard, Culver City. Free parking in
\nlots along Culver Boulevard and metered parking
\nalong Overland Avenue.<\/p>\n
Before or after the concert, there are numerous
\nrestaurants in Culver City for you to enjoy.
\nDowntown Culver City is near to Veterans Memorial
\nBuilding, head east on Culver Boulevard,\u00a0 and
\nis known for its selections of restaurants.<\/p>\n
You can find a list here: LINK<\/p>\n
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3\/15\/17<\/p>\n
Free Admission GLENDALE NOON CONCERT
\nWed MARCH 15, 2017 at 12:10-12:40 pm<\/p>\n
ARTHUR OMURA Harpsichord Recital.
\nThank you!<\/p>\n
Sanctuary of Glendale City Church,
\n610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel St), Glendale, CA 91206.
\nFor more information, email glendalesda@gmail.com
\nor call (818) 244- 7241.<\/p>\n
Thank you!
\nJacqueline Suzuki
\nCurator, Glendale Noon Concerts
\n818-249-5108<\/p>\n
Jacqueline Suzuki
\nCurator, Glendale Noon Concerts
\n818-249-5108<\/p>\n
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\n3\/18\/16
\nSFV SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
\nMar. 18, 2017 \u2013
\nAgoura Hills\/Calabasas Community Center
\nTuttle: By Steam or By Dream Overture
\nInaugural Performance
\nProkofiev: Symphony #1 in D major (Classical)
\nBen-Haim: Pastorale Vari\u00e9e for
\nClarinet, Harp and Strings
\nGeoff Nudell, clarinetist
\nBeethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra
\nRuth Bruegger, violinist
\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
\nOther concerts in the series<\/p>\n
May 13, 2017 \u2013 Agoura Hills\/Calabasas Community Center\u2028\u2028Saint-Saens: Bacchanale from \u201cSamson and Delilah\u201d
\nTchaikovsky:\u00a0Orchestral Suite No. 2 in C major
\nEgizi: Orchestral Suite \u2028\u201cIn Memoria di Mio Padre”
\nInaugural Performance<\/p>\n
Programs subject to change<\/p>\n
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3\/25\/17<\/p>\n
The Musicians at Play presents
\nPatrick Williams Big Band Live at the Moss
\nwith special guests Arturo Sandoval and Peter Erskine
\nSaturday- March 25th, 2017 8:00PM<\/p>\n
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\nClick “Buy Tickets” to reserve your tickets\u00a0up to 12:00 p.m. on the
\nday of the show (Remaining tickets will be available at door at show time.)<\/p>\n
Award-winning composer Patrick Williams presents The Big Band Live!
\nfeaturing special guests Arturo Sandoval and Peter Erskine.<\/p>\n
VIP – Doors 7:00 p.m. early entry – refreshments<\/p>\n
General & Premium – Doors open 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Concert starts: 8:00 p.m.\u00a0(there will be a brief intermission)*<\/p>\n
www.musiciansatplay.org<\/p>\n
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3\/26\/17<\/p>\n
LOS ANGELES SYMPHONIC WINDS
\nSubscription Concert 3 \u2013 Calabasas High School
\nStars of the Los Angeles Symphonic Winds
\nRevel in the artistry of some of the LA Winds\u2019 most
\nacclaimed performers.
\n-Geoff Nudell and Parker Gaims (now a member of the US Marine Corps Band) play Felix Mendelssohn\u2019s virtuosic Two Concert Pieces. Also on the program will be two works by the LA Winds\u2019 resident composer,
\n– Charles Fernandez\u2028\u2022 Sunday March 26, 2017\u2028\u2022 2:30 p.m.\u00a0 Performing Arts Education Centers.<\/p>\n
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\nYou can read all previous offerings at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.responsible47.com
\nUNTIL NEXT TIME,\u2028\u2028THE COMMITTEE FOR A MORE RESPONSIBLE LOCAL 47<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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