4\/29\/17
\nI. ANOTHER NON-MEETING LAST MONDAY<\/p>\n
II. MEMBER SUBMISSION
\nIII. MEMBER COMMENT
\nIV. NORTH TEXAS DOUBLE BASS CAMP
\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’\u2028scoring 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. ANOTHER NON-MEETING LAST MONDAY<\/p>\n
It’s very telling that there were hundreds there Monday night for the
\nLifetime Achievement Awards, but by the time they set up for
\nthe meeting they couldn’t even make quorum. Only 43 stayed.<\/p>\n
See the minutes below….<\/p>\n
Many introductions \u2013 politicians \u2013 All Recording musician oriented.
\nWhen President Acosta explained what the awards were he mentioned recording musicians first, then orchestral and<\/p>\n
copying folks..<\/p>\n
Lots of shout outs to RMA friendly folks.<\/p>\n
The five honored were:\u2028Gene Cipriano \u2013 presented by Dan Higgins
\nVincent DeRosa \u2013 presented by Annie Bosler
\nLouise DeTullio \u2013 presented by Gayle Levant
\nCarol Kaye – presented by Chuck Berghofer
\nand<\/p>\n
Dick Nash presented by Alan Kaplan<\/p>\n
Each presenter was presented by Rick Baptist.
\nAnd each recipient was given a trophy and
\ncertificate from the city.<\/p>\n
As you can tell, all the honorees were primarily
\nrecording musicians. Were there no long term
\nLA Phil musicians they could have honored? The
\nlocal of course, knows where they think their
\nbread is buttered. All are certainly far more than
\ndeserving, but how about someone who is not
\nan RMA Member.<\/p>\n
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Didn\u2019t get to actual meeting till 8:15<\/p>\n
While the room was packed for the awards (hundreds),
\nhow telling that no quorum was reached for
\nthe meeting. Only 43 stayed.<\/p>\n
Called the roll\u2026<\/p>\n
Seems a majority of those in attendance were
\n\u201cInterested parties\u201d In other words, those who
\nmake money working for the union on the board
\nor in committees.<\/p>\n
50 Year Pins given out:
\nJohn Scalo(SP?)
\nRusty Higgins<\/p>\n
Officer reports given \u2013
\nPresident \u2013 Showed presentation.
\nUpdate on building transition \u2013 McCormick is
\ncontractor. McCormick construction management.<\/p>\n
PHASE I
\nOffices
\nRehearsal rooms<\/p>\n
PHASE II
\nMultipurpose room and main exterior<\/p>\n
NEGOTIATIONS
\nLA Phil
\nLA Opera\u00a0 Ratified
\nNew West
\nMetro Community Orch Ratified
\nGreek
\nTanikawa CBA Ratified
\nMusica Angelica
\nSan Bernadino Sym in progress<\/p>\n
Pasa Sym ongoing.
\nLA Jewish Sym
\nPerf Arts Center of LA \u201cDance at the Music Center\u201d
\nRiverside Phil in progress
\nLA Master Chorale
\nPasadena Playhouse<\/p>\n
Grants and some other giving drying up, could be
\na problem for smaller orchestras<\/p>\n
TRENDS
\n2016 – 12,663 contracts (79 Million dollars in Wages) \u2013
\nSlightly larger than last year.<\/p>\n
Preached union vs. non-union.
\nLocal wants to have rank and file help.\u00a0 \u2013 Hopefully
\nthe rank and file will help the union as much as the
\nunion has helped the rank and file.<\/p>\n
MAY DAY \u2013 May 1st – international workers day.
\nWorker\u00a0 from the union spoke.
\nSome are working toward a \u2018right to work\u2019 situation.
\nMay 1st there will be a March.
\nWants members to come out on Monday to march.
\nMacArthur Park through Pershing Square to City Hall.
\n[EC: The irony was stifling. Our union has done more
\nto grow nonunion work than any other entity.]
\nMany talked in support to the March.<\/p>\n
Back to the Pres.
\nInitiatives \u2013 Getting into the building
\nDiscussion – SP562 \u2013 single payer health care.
\nIf we can get it passed, it will reduce the problem
\nof health care in contracts.<\/p>\n
Member spoke on SP562. Please help make calls!
\nCall your state senator to support this bill.<\/p>\n
Planning\u00a0 (5 year plan) will be presented in July.
\nWant to try to recapture members who\u2019ve left.<\/p>\n
VP REPORT
\nWill be honoring Lalo Schifrin
\nConcert Oct 7th at the Alex Theater.
\nWho\u2019s paying for it? Music Fund of Los Angeles
\n(From the Local), Musicians at Play and Varese
\nSaraband.<\/p>\n
Lots of nego\u2026 gives the Pres. praise.<\/p>\n
In New York \u2013 Nego Live TV. Contract has been
\naround since 1954. Academy Awards Show –
\nGot musicians listed on the crawl.
\nMaybe the Golden Globes, Tonys etc. in the future.<\/p>\n
LACC \u2013 Herb Alpert School \u2013 will be on career
\ntechnical advisory board.<\/p>\n
SECRETARY REPORT \u2013
\n2016 –
\nrevenue\u00a0 \u2013 $4,624,000+
\ncost \u2013 $4,543,000+
\nincome $81,827 dollars<\/p>\n
Membership drive is on right now.<\/p>\n
DIRECTORY COMING OUT \u2013 Make sure they have
\nyour most recent info.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re part of the Actor\u2019s Fund and can call on
\ntheir services. If you know anyone have challenges,
\nplease let them know that the Actor\u2019s Fund is
\nthere to help.<\/p>\n
One thing to vote on, but no quorum, so it
\nwas voted on by the board members.<\/p>\n
Called Exec. Board Meeting. \u2013 no meeting quorum,
\ndid have a board quorum.<\/p>\n
Discussed the resolution:<\/p>\n
[EC: In short the resolution was this. Currently the
\nOfficers automatically get a COLA (Cost of Living
\nIncrease) every year, though recently they have
\nforegone them because of the Local’s finances<\/p>\n
This resolution would change it so they would only
\nget a COLA if the Local was in the green enough to
\npay for the COLA’s cost TIMES 5.<\/p>\n
In other words, if the cola would cost the Local, say
\n$5,000, the Local would have to make a profit of at least
\n$25,000 in profit (5 times the cost of the COLA.]<\/p>\n
Salary Revue Board spoke in favor.
\nBut wanted to amend it.
\nOriginally, wanted to include board and committees
\nin COLA (cost of living increase calc. Legislative
\ncommittee said they should not do that. Should be
\nonly for the titled officers, a formula to be used to
\ndecide if they get a COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment).
\nIf it shows that the local has been in positive territory
\nthey get the cola, if not they don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
Election Board was given as an example \u2013 they make
\na lot in election years, not much in others.<\/p>\n
Remove Article V, Section VI<\/p>\n
Much Discussion.<\/p>\n
Who does the calculation?
\nBoard member: Couldn\u2019t do it last time because
\nof the quorum.<\/p>\n
Member: Can the officers vote on it? Yes
\nCan send it to the membership by mail.<\/p>\n
Board Member: Board member must recuse themselves
\nif they have a fiduciary interest.
\nParliamentarian: No they don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
Motion to accept change was moved and seconded.
\nBoard voted to accept the change.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nCommittee member: This is an attempt to MODERATE
\nthe salaries by making the cola only be used if the
\nLocal makes enough of a profit to offset the COLA.
\n(Times 5)<\/p>\n
Committee member: Creates a minimum that must be
\nreached for the COLA to be used. Is a simple floor.<\/p>\n
Legislative committee position: Formula was inconsistent
\nbefore.<\/p>\n
Member asked: There are three months between meetings.
\nWhy couldn’t this have been worked out in those three
\nmonths so we don’t have to sit through the minutiae in
\na meeting?<\/p>\n
Answer: Once the resolution is in print, it can only be
\nchanged in a membership meeting.<\/p>\n
Question called: Must vote on amendment first
\nAmendment restricted it to the titled officers\u2026 Passed by board
\nNow onto the resolution as amended – Passed<\/p>\n
Meeting adjourned at 9:45PM<\/p>\n
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II. MEMBER SUBMISSION<\/p>\n
Member: I believe the reason his title “Music Contractor” is why
\nhe’s not an agent as he characterizes his job.<\/p>\n
Also interesting point, at the end of article “embrace all
\njob opportunities not just the highest paying ones ” and
\n“We need to modernize without CANNIBALIZING”<\/p>\n
Member comment:
\nI\u00a0believe it is too late to prevent “CANNIBALIZING” He teamed
\nup with the other one who eat most everything.<\/p>\n
The Man Behind Hollywood’s Top Musicians<\/p>\n
FORBES – Apr 27, 2017 @ 07:00 AM<\/p>\n
The world\u2019s most famous film music composers are
\nas well respected as any other mainstream artists
\ntoday, and a number of them are even household
\nnames. But the vehicle by which we come to know
\nand love these composers\u2019 work is via a community
\nof world-class musicians who bring life to the musical
\nnotes these composers have crafted on paper (or
\nmore likely on a computer). These cellists, trombonists,
\npercussionists, vocalists, pianists and many more
\nhave recorded the most famous and memorable
\nscores in history. But how do Hollywood\u2019s top
\ncomposers secure the best musicians for their
\nprojects?<\/p>\n
Enter Peter Rotter and his company Encompass Music Partners.
\nRotter is a music contractor and coordinator, which is
\nessentially a middleman, who\u2019s been connecting the
\nharmonious dots since 1987. Having served as a music
\nconsultant to Hollywood film score giants (John Williams,
\nHans Zimmer, James Horner, James Newton Howard,
\nAlan Silvestri, Alexandre Desplat, Henry Jackman and
\nBrian Tyler, to name a few), it\u2019s safe to say that he
\nworks on more films than anyone else in the entire
\nmusic industry. Rotter says, \u201cThe fun part of my job
\nis being a musical casting agent. I basically become
\npart of the music, and provide the paint colors to the
\ncomposer’s canvas.” For example, for Hans Zimmer\u2019s
\nscore for Man of Steel, Rotter contracted ten of the
\nmost renowned drummers on the earth, including
\nPharrell Williams and Sheila E (known for performing
\nwith Prince). Rotter also works with Grammy-nominated
\nRandy Kerber, who is one of the most respected pianists
\nin Hollywood history. In addition to performing on the
\nLa La Land soundtrack, which Rotter worked on, Kerber
\ncan be heard performing on John Williams\u2019 iconic Harry
\nPotter theme, as well as songs for Michael Jackson.<\/p>\n
Perhaps most unique and exciting to the film music
\nindustry of late is Hans Zimmer\u2019s live show, which
\nwas trending on YouTube after his debut performance
\nat Coachella. Rotter is responsible for contracting
\nZimmer\u2019s string players and choral singers for every
\nWest Coast performance, and the group is now on
\ntour across the globe.<\/p>\n
Today Rotter works with over 60 composers who
\nspecialize in scores across all mediums, including
\nfilm, television, video games, commercials, trailers,
\nrecords and various forms of new media. He says
\nthat he has worked on over 1,000 film scores and
\nhundreds of episodes for television. The musicians
\nthat he works with have spent as much or more
\ntime studying as lawyers and doctors. They work
\ntirelessly to learn and maintain the craft of playing
\ntheir instruments. This dedication and hard work
\ntranslate into legendary\u00a0performances that continue
\nto leave marks on the history of music.<\/p>\n
The future of Rotter\u2019s business is at the mercy of
\nthe musician\/performer unions and how they adapt
\nto the new age of content distribution. As more
\ncontent is created on new media, the landscape of
\nperformance residuals and player union fees is still
\nbeing determined. This leaves challenges for
\nmultiple sectors within the music industry:
\nperforming artists, licensing, performing rights
\norganizations, film composers and music contractors.
\nRotter\u2019s philosophy is that \u201cwe need to modernize
\nwithout cannibalizing,\u201d referring to the unions\u2019
\nnecessity to adjust to new business models. He
\nexplains that to do this we have to embrace all job
\nopportunities, not just the highest-paying ones.
\nMeeting a project\u2019s creative needs should be the
\ntop priority, and introducing a range of budget
\ntiers will make the industry explode again. Rotter
\nconcludes, \u201cI want to create a legacy that builds
\na bridge for the future of the music business.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jordan Passman is the Founder & CEO of
\nSCORE A SCORE, an LA-based company
\nfocused on simplifying custom music and licensing.<\/p>\n
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III. MEMBER COMMENT<\/p>\n
Local 47 AFM:<\/p>\n
I was just visiting the Local 47 website and noticed the heading
\nof Musicians of Hollywood. There is far more to the jurisdiction
\nof Local 47 than just Hollywood (and by extension, Recording
\nMusicians.<\/p>\n
For example, orchestral musicians in the Local\u2019s jurisdiction also
\nhave a standing in the world community but you wouldn\u2019t know
\nlooking at the Local 47 Website. No mention of the LA Phil,
\nLA Chamber Orchestra or LA Opera Orchestra. The LA Phil is
\none of the five premiere orchestras of the world. It\u2019s possible
\nthat the LA Phil is producing more dues than the recording
\nmusicians considering the loss of work. Yet they still solely
\nkiss the RMA Ring.<\/p>\n
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IV. NORTH TEXAS DOUBLE BASS CAMP<\/p>\n
Early registration deadline is May 2nd for the North Texas
\nDouble Bass Camps. We are filling up so SIGN UP NOW
\nbefore the price increases!<\/p>\n
Click on the links below to sign up through our new
\nregistration process.<\/p>\n
The Bradetich Master Classes: June 20th-24th
\nFor advanced high school and college-aged classical
\nstudents. The students receive 5 days of intense
\nmusical training in all areas of bass playing –
\norchestral, solo, and technique. Students also
\nparticipate in bass ensembles to enhance their
\nchamber music training.
\nhttps:\/\/app.getacceptd.com\/bradetich<\/p>\n
The Beginner and Intermediate Bass Camps:
\nJune 22nd-24th\u00a0 For any age level. This is a
\nfun camp, where students get to work closely
\nwith superb bass teachers. Students focus on
\nadvancing their technical facility and work in
\na small group setting for lots of personal
\nattention.
\nhttps:\/\/app.getacceptd.com\/bradetich<\/p>\n
LICK HERE\u00a0 for Camp Flyer<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE to DONATE NOW to our bass
\ncamp scholarship program.\u00a0\u00a0If you have
\nquestions or are interested in the camps,
\nplease do not hesitate to e-mail or call
\nme direct. We are looking forward to seeing
\nall of you back at bass camp in June \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Tammy Jo Leonard
\nDouble Bass Camp Coordinator
\ntammy@bradetichfoundation.org
\n949-285-7522<\/p>\n
North Texas Double Bass Camps at UNT<\/p>\n
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V. 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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4\/30\/17<\/p>\n
FREE CONCERT for the Public<\/p>\n
THE PHIL NORMAN TENTET
\nAT THE
\nAscension Lutheron Church
\nSunday April 30th @ 5pm
\n1600 E. Hillcrest Drive
\nThousand Oaks, CA. 91362<\/p>\n
No Reservations Needed<\/p>\n
Remembering the classic sounds
\n& variations of\u00a012 jazz legends
\nto include:<\/p>\n
The George Shearing Quintet
\nThe Dave Brubeck Quartet
\nThe Modern Jazz Quartet
\nThe Cal Tjader Quintet
\nthe Ahmad Jamal Trio
\nMiles, Dizzy and more<\/p>\n
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5\/1\/17 DEADLINE<\/p>\n
NORTH\/SOUTH CONSONANCE
\n2017 Call for Scores<\/p>\n
All composers are eligible for consideration
\nSolo, chamber ensembles\u00a0and chamber orchestra works
\nup to 18 performers will be considered<\/p>\n
Vocalists, percussion and\/or electronics are acceptable<\/p>\n
One work will be selected for recording on the North\/South
\nlabel<\/p>\n
$30 (US Dlls) non-refundable fee per composition
\nsubmitted required<\/p>\n
Online Submissions at
\nhttp:\/\/www.northsouthmusic.org\/Score-Submissions<\/p>\n
Complete submission guidelines at
\nhttp:\/\/www.northsouthmusic.org\/Call-For-Scores<\/p>\n
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5\/3\/17<\/p>\n
Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts series
\n(concerts every first & third Wednesday at 12:10-12:40 pm)
\nare listed at\u00a0http:\/\/www.glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com
\nThank you for your support in publicizing the Glendale
\nNoon Concerts!<\/p>\n
Jacqueline Suzuki
\nCurator, GNC
\n818 249 -5108<\/p>\n
On Wednesday\u00a0 May 3, 2017 at 12:10-12:40 pm
\nthe Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature
\npianist Charles Fierro performing Debussy Preludes
\nat the 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
PROGRAM:
\nMAY 3, 2017
\nCHARLES FIERRO Piano Recital\u2028DEBUSSY: SELECTED PRELUDES
\nThe Dancers of Delphi
\nSails
\nThe Girl with the Flaxen Hair
\nWhat the West Wind Saw
\nThe Engulfed Cathdral
\nThe Interrupted Serenade
\nThe Hills of Anacapri
\nMinstrels<\/p>\n
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5\/5\/17<\/p>\n
DOCTOR WU PERFORMANCE<\/p>\n
We’ll be doing one set starting promptly at 8:00 PM at the Saint
\nFrancis de Sales Festival on Friday, May 5th:<\/p>\n
Saint Francis de Sales School
\n13368 Valleyheart Drive
\nSherman Oaks, CA 91423<\/p>\n
The Doctor Wu Band line up for this show will be:<\/p>\n
Tony Egan: Lead Vocals
\nLeigh DeMarche: Vocals
\nJodi Fodor: Vocals
\nGil Ayan: Guitar
\nSteve Bias: Bass and Vocals
\nJeff Dellisanti: Saxophones
\nMark Harrison: Keyboards
\nPaul Salvo: Trumpet
\nFrank Villafranca: Saxophones
\nJack Cook: Drums<\/p>\n
Admission is free and\u00a0we look forward to seeing you there!
\nThe Doctor Wu Band
\nhttp:\/\/www.doctorwuband.com\/
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/doctorwuband<\/p>\n
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7\/11-14\/17<\/p>\n
SANTA BARBARA JAZZ WORKSHOP<\/p>\n
The LA Jazz Society is proud to partner with Kim Richmond
\nand Kimberly Ford in presenting the Santa Barbara Jazz
\nWorkshop,\u00a0July 11-14, from Tuesday afternoon to Friday night.<\/p>\n
A faculty of Jazz professionals teach instrumental\/vocal master
\nclasses, improvisation, Jazz Listening (How to listen, and who to
\nlisten to.), modern Jazz combo and Big Band playing with concerts
\neach late afternoon (open to the public) where advanced students sit in<\/p>\n
For more information, visit\u00a0www.santabarbarajazzcamp.com.<\/p>\n
Presented by Kim Richmond and Kimberly Ford
\nat the Marjorie Luke Theater and SOHO Jazz Club.<\/p>\n
You can read all previous offerings at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.responsible47.com<\/p>\n
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\nUNTIL NEXT TIME,\u2028\u2028THE COMMITTEE FOR A MORE RESPONSIBLE LOCAL 47<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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