6\/5\/17
\nI. AFM-EPF PLAN PARTICIPANTS
\nII. MEMBER COMMENT
\nIII. FROM KIM RICHMOND
\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’\u2028scoring musician
\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. OPEN LETTER TO AFM-EPF PLAN PARTICIPANTS:
\nResponse to 5\/19 Funding Status Update from the AFM-EPF<\/p>\n
Dear Plan Participants,<\/p>\n
By now, many of you received an email from the AFM-EPF stating that our
\npension fund earned better-than-expected returns in 2016, and we will
\nnot be entering critical and declining status for the next fiscal year
\n(read that email here). Avoiding critical and declining status means that
\nour trustees will not be able to file an application to the U.S. Treasury to
\ncut our hard-earned pension benefits. Under the law, the cuts could be
\nup to 70% of accrued benefits (use this calculating tool to see the
\nmaximum reduction you could face).<\/p>\n
We are not out of the woods, however, and far from it. Our fund<\/p>\n
could very well enter critical and declining status this time next year.
\nIn the meantime, it is important that we participants become as
\ninformed as possible as to the inherent problems and solutions.
\nMusicians for Pension Security (MPS) is requesting that the AFM-EPF
\ntrustees make decisions with input from the participants, and not
\nbe selective about what information they share. They must find a
\nlong-term solution that does not cut accrued benefits without
\nthe fully informed consent of the workers affected, and they must
\nproceed with complete transparency.<\/p>\n
We are aware that certain AFM-EPF Trustees actively support MPRA,
\nthe law that gives them the right to cut our benefits. This law is
\ncontroversial as it was passed by Congress in the middle of the
\nnight in 2014 without any debate or hearings. Numerous Senators
\nand Congressmen on both sides of the aisle, including Bernie Sanders
\n(D-VT) and Rob Portman (R-OH), believe that MPRA is an unsound
\nlaw that hurts workers. They want it repealed, or very substantially
\nrevised. Policy alternatives exist and have been introduced by members
\nof Congress. These alternative proposals recognize that cutting
\naccrued benefits without the consent of the workers, particularly
\nworkers who are retiring soon, is morally unacceptable.<\/p>\n
We are also aware that our crisis follows a decade of bad investment
\nmanagement by the trustees. The ten-year investment return for
\nthe fund has been a measly 3.2% net of investment fees, which falls
\nfar short of the trustees own investment goal of 7.5%. To make up
\nfor the poor performance, the trustees are taking more risks with
\nour investment portfolio. Currently, approximately 32% of Plan
\nassets are allocated to private equity and alternative investments.
\nThat is $600 million in notoriously risky, illiquid and opaque ventures.
\nMPS has formally requested the trustees disclose more precise
\ninformation regarding the fees and net returns of our private equity
\ninvestments. Participants must judge the true performance and arrive
\nat an informed decision to our prospects going forward.<\/p>\n
Many plan participants are unprepared for pension cuts and
\nface dramatic hardships if they are made. Cutting benefits
\nwithout the consent of the workers is not in the interest of the
\nmajority of plan participants. It is something we as a united
\nmajority cannot accept. We as Membership must band together,
\nspeak up and hold our leaders accountable.<\/p>\n
In order to stay informed and work with the AFM-EPF, Musicians
\nfor ‘Pension Security has sent a formal request for more plan
\ninformation to our Fund Administrator. A copy of that information
\nrequest can be found here.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,
\nMembers of Musicians for Pension Security<\/p>\n
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II. MEMBER COMMENT<\/p>\n
Hi there!<\/p>\n
Just wanted to alert you to a book that is coming out from University of
\nCalifornia Press that has an chapter-length interview with me regarding
\nfilm scoring in Hollywood.\u00a0 The publisher is sending me a copy, so I don’t
\nknow how it ultimately turned out.\u00a0 But I did speak VERY candidly about
\nmy story . . . and how many of our colleagues face the same problems.<\/p>\n
Funny thing is, since the interview for the book, which I did a few years
\nback, I’ve been dropped by MG and seem to have been also dropped by TN.<\/p>\n
So I’m dead in the water.<\/p>\n
Well, at least I had a chance to vent – and it’s there on the printed page!
\nhttps:\/\/searchworks.stanford.edu\/view\/11966301<\/p>\n
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III. FROM KIM RICHMOND<\/p>\n
Dear fellow L.A. Musicians,<\/p>\n
A little more than one month from now we will be holding the
\n1st annual Santa Barbara Jazz Workshop, July 11 – 14, Tuesday
\nthrough Friday. This is an intimate jazz clinic, limited enrollment
\nassuring a more personal learning experience for instrumentalists
\nand vocalists.<\/p>\n
I am co-director with vocalist Kimberly Ford (yes, the 2 Kims),
\nand this 4 day workshop will be held at the Marjorie Luke Theatre
\nand SOhO Jazz Club in lovely Santa Barbara. The performances at
\nthe SOhO Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (late afternoons) are
\nopen to the public. The Friday concert (6 PM) will feature the
\nstudent combos and the big band.<\/p>\n
A faculty of 9 professional jazz performers will teach improvisation,
\njazz repertoire and vocabulary, and the students will have opportunities
\nto play in combos and a big band.<\/p>\n
The students are from high school age (21 or younger gets a discount)
\nto seniors and everything in between.<\/p>\n
2017 FACULTY: 9 professional jazz musicians
\nSaxophone:\u00a0Kim Richmond\u00a0(Los Angeles)
\nVocals: Kimberly Ford (Santa Barbara)
\nTrumpet:\u00a0Jim Mooy (Santa Barbara)
\nTrombone: Scott Whitfield (Los Angeles)
\nGuitar: Tom Hynes (Los Angeles)
\nPiano: John Proulx (Los Angeles)
\nBass:\u00a0Chris Symer (Seattle)
\nDrums: David Bayles (Milwaukee)
\nJon Nathan (Santa Barbara\/Pasadena)<\/p>\n
Please spread the word. Flyer attached.\u00a0The website for the Santa
\nBarbara Jazz Workshop is
\nsantabarbarajazzcamp.com<\/p>\n
All the best,
\nKIM R<\/p>\n
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IV. EVENTS<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
DEAN 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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\nLA 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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6\/6\/17<\/p>\n
THE MALIBU FRIENDS OF MUSIC
\nand the
\nMontgomery Arts Housefor Music and Architecture
\nPRESENT<\/p>\n
A SPECTACULAR SEASON FINALE CONCERT EVENT
\nat MAHMA<\/p>\n
Click Below:
\nTake a moment to listen to the sonorous sounds of the
\nMalibu Coast Chamber Orchestra
\nunder the baton of Scott Hosfeld.<\/p>\n
Our own Maria Newman is the viola soloist.<\/p>\n
Enjoy gelato & coffee and beautiful ocean views at 7:00pm
\njust prior to the concert<\/p>\n
To make a reservation please call
\n(310) 589-0295
\nor make a reservation online at:<\/p>\n
www.malibufriendsofmusic.org<\/p>\n
Ticket\/Donation for our Musical Soirees
\nis $25.00 per guest (Under 18 is Free)
\nDonation may be made online or at the door.<\/p>\n
The Malibu Friends of Music is a non-profit organization
\nand operates solely on the generosity of your donations.<\/p>\n
Artists, Programming and Dates are subject to change
\nand\/or cancellation without prior notice.<\/p>\n
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6\/7\/17<\/p>\n
FREE ADMISSION GLENDALE NOON CONCERTS!<\/p>\n
PRESS RELEASE\/ Wed JUNE 7, 2017 at 12:10-12:40 pm at the Free Admission
\nGLENDALE NOON CONCERTS\/ Richard Strauss Violin Sonata:<\/p>\n
Violinist Jacqueline Suzuki
\nPianist Brendan White.<\/p>\n
Thank you!
\nJacqueline Suzuki
\nCurator, Glendale Noon Concerts
\n818-249-5108<\/p>\n
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6\/10\/17<\/p>\n
EDENDALE UP CLOSE CONCERTS
\nin Echo Park, at the Edendale Branch Library (LAPL).<\/p>\n
Fiato String Quartet) – Saturday JUNE 10, 2017 (Noon-1:00pm) performance<\/p>\n
Complete info, including upcoming concerts through JAN 2018,
\ncan be found at http:\/\/edendaleupclose.blogspot.com
\nThank you!
\nJacqueline Suzuki
\nCurator, Edendale Up Close Concerts
\n818-249-5108<\/p>\n
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6\/13\/17<\/p>\n
CalStateLA Symphony Orchestra\/Olympia Youth Orchestra<\/p>\n
Dear Friends & Colleagues:<\/p>\n
You are cordially invited to attend the admission FREE concert given
\nby the CalStateLA Symphony Orchestra\/Olympia Youth Orchestra
\non Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 3PM at the historic San Gabriel Mission
\nPlayhouse, 320 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776.<\/p>\n
The orchestra is composed of young and talented students ages
\n12 through college age performing standard repertoire for orchestra
\nfrom Baroque to Contemporary periods. Students win their positions
\nin the orchestra through our annual competitive audition. The guest
\nsoloist this concert will be the renowned violinist, Timothy Fain, who
\nwas the recording artist on the sound track of the movie \u201cThe Black
\nSwan\u201d. He will be performing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in
\nE minor accompanied by the orchestra.<\/p>\n
Other works will include Wagner Tannhauser Overture, 2nd movement
\nof the Dvorak New World Symphony, Mozart Adagio and Rondo for
\nviolin and orchestra(performed by our concertmaster, Jeongwon
\nClaire An), and the 1st movement of the Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4.<\/p>\n
Looking forward to seeing every there..<\/p>\n
Sincerely,
\nFung Ho<\/p>\n
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6\/25\/17<\/p>\n
Dear Doctor Wu Fans,<\/p>\n
We will be appearing at the\u00a0Santa Monica Summer SOULstice Festival
\non Sunday, June 25th 2017 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, where we will play
\ntwo sets of your favorite Steely Dan tunes.\u00a0 Please bring your friends
\nalong\u00a0and enjoy a great time with us!<\/p>\n
Edgemar Courtyard
\n2440 Main Street
\nSanta Monica, CA 90405
\n4:30 – 6:30 PM<\/p>\n
We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n
The 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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