4/7/17
I. FACEBOOK CONVERSATION
II. GOT JAZZ STUDENTS?
III. INTERNATIONAL FILM SCORING SUMMER PROGRAM
IV. EVENTS
…Absolutely guaranteed anonymity – Former Musician’s Union officer
…The one voice of reason in a sea of insanity – Nashville ‘first call’
scoring musician
…Allows us to speak our minds without fear of reprisal – L.A. Symphonic musician
…Reporting issues the Musicians Union doesn’t dare to mention – National touring musician
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I. FACEBOOK CONVERSATION
The following comment solicited several responses. We thought
you should see them
Initial Comment:
Just read in the notes of the OVERTURE that our president earns
$120,813.00 a year, our vice-president earns $97,921.00 a
year and our treasurer $97,921.00. With no work and the
pension fund failing all I can say is ?????????
Responses:
– OR IN OTHER WORDS VOTE NO. They had a big several
years ago that I agreed with hoping to get a better quality
administration but we still have the same quality making
a lot more money. We work less, they raise the dues and
want more money. Does not make sense to me.
-There is no sense involved. Only $$ for others, not the
general membership in the form of gainful employment.
-Our union is dying a slow and painful death. I have
been put out to pasture and these retirees make more
money not to play music than to play. Meanwhile the
money put aside in investment from paychecks of the
little people like me and you has been devastatingly
divested. I hope they feel just a bit of guilt.
-That is beyond the pale
-This is so sad
-That’s why I left the union
=-We should be paying someone to handle the pension
money. They obviously don’t know what they’re doing.
-People tried to bring this detail of high salaries up to
the membership, pointing out the union was complaining
of not enough money and that is why they needed to
sell the building (got a phone call wanting my yes vote
saying exactly that). High salaries were brought up then,
also in context of musicians struggling and membership
down. The uproar that happened from the membership
if the officers were dare examined. Oh my. The
membership seemed FINE with it then. It was a mentality
of “Oh, must protect the officers at alllll costs”. Apparently,
the industry wasn’t effecting enough people yet. Now it is
starting to. Now it is hitting everyone in the pension. The
pain is beginning to reach more members further up. Now
this topic of the officers high salaries seems to be pointed
out once again, more and more, from the membership.
The only question to me is, how bad will it have to be
before the membership votes on doing something about it.
-Seems like they’re rearranging the deck chairs on the
Titanic on its voyage to Burbank.
-There are many, many , many more non-union jobs going
on that I’m hearing about. WHY is this? They could be,
but why aren’t they?????
-You mean you’re seeing what I’ve been preaching about
for a decade??????
-Didn’t the membership who showed up to one of the
meetings even go along with voting down a resolution
that said the union had to have a balanced budget?
Just now though…. now that everyone is getting hit
and not just a select few. Nowwwwww salaries are
being noticed. Too little too late I think.
-This has been going on forever!!! And they wanted
to sell the building for $$$$ BIG BUCKS….and where
do you think that money was going?? Do the math………..
-Wanted to? The did sell it. They paid huge money to
someone and had them spread misinformation to sway
it into a yes vote by the membership. I got the call and
set the liar straight. But then he called greg and stuck
to his lies. It was unbelievable the script the callers
were given to sway it into a yes vote. And in the end,
what was voted yes on didn’t happen. We voted on a
particular building. That building fell thru. They bought
another one. The membership never voted on that one.
Basically: sell the building, destroy the pension, no
resolution to even have to keep a balanced budget …..
but HEY! Awesome huge salaries! Must be nice…. if it
wasn’t so disgusting what all is going on now.
-If the membership had not been such scared apathetic
cowards something could have done
-A pig gets fat a hog gets slaughtered.
-Well lets do something about it now…spread this
across Facebook. Start knitting hats (!)
We will be in worse shape without the union. Individual
issues need ti be addressed individually. The Overture
openly told you about this. Isn’t that ethical?
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II. GOT JAZZ STUDENTS?
SANTA BARBARA JAZZ WORKSHOP
The LA Jazz Society is proud to partner with Kim Richmond
and Kimberly Ford in presenting the Santa Barbara Jazz
Workshop, July 11-14, from Tuesday afternoon to Friday night.
A faculty of Jazz professionals teach instrumental/vocal master
classes, improvisation, Jazz Listening (How to listen, and who to
listen to.), modern Jazz combo and Big Band playing with concerts
each late afternoon (open to the public) where advanced students sit in
For more information, visit www.santabarbarajazzcamp.com.
Presented by Kim Richmond and Kimberly Ford
at the Marjorie Luke Theater and SOHO Jazz Club.
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III. INTERNATIONAL FILM SCORING SUMMER PROGRAM
July 1st – 24th 2017
Varna, Bulgaria, on the Black Sea.
www.filmscoringsummerprogram.com
The 2017 Film Scoring Summer Program is a unique opportunity
to support and develop your professional music career, study
with an amazing faculty, make incredible new friends, and
leave with a stunning portfolio of your original music
composed for Picture and recorded live with orchestra.
In its third consecutive successful year, the 2017 Film
Scoring Summer Program is a professional, exciting
and dynamic 3 week summer program for a new
generation of global film composers.
Each year we welcome musicians from around the
world, bringing together amazing, creative global
talent, working with recording and performing
professionals and studying with Hollywood film
composers Christopher Young, (Spider-Man 3,
Hellraiser, Drag Me to Hell, The Monkey King 2,
and 100 other films), Evan Evans,(composer of
over 60 feature films) renowned conductor/
composer Derek Gleeson, and more.
Our film scoring summer program is specifically
designed for developing, supporting and equipping
international creative musicians, who are either
about to enter, or are currently working in, the
global entertainment music industry.
It includes composing to picture with Christopher
Young, and for your final film music composition
cue, recording with a 38 piece orchestra.
Facilitating this unique summer program are several
outstanding organizations. Your 5 original film music
compositions will be performed and recorded by
members of the Varna State Opera Orchestra at
the world renowned Bulgarian National Radio
(BNR Varna Studio One).
The host city is the beautiful Black Sea city of
Varna, Bulgaria, with beaches at the end of the
esplanade, parks, cafes, restaurants, historical
architecture and night life.
The film scoring summer program is based at
the International Cherno More Hotel, providing
excellent rooms for faculty and students, social
meet up zones, restaurants, piano bar, and a
brilliant purpose built conference room where
we hold and deliver all the classes.
Where will your summer take you?
For more information about the 2017 film
scoring summer program and to register,
visit www.filmscoringsummerprogram.com
Email [email protected] with any queries.
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IV. EVENTS
DEAN AND RICHARD
are now at Culver City Elks the first
Friday of
every month.
7:30pm-10:30pm,
11160 Washington Pl.
Culver City, 90232
310-839-8891
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LA WINDS JAZZ KATS 584
NO COVER, NO MINIMUM.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at
Viva Cantina
7:30-10:00.
900 Riverside Drive,
Burbank.
Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
Come hear your favorite charts played the way
they
should
be.
We are in the back room called
the Trailside Room.
Come on down.
Guaranteed to swing.
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4/14/17
The SCL in NY & The New School Present:
“RUFF CUTS”
An evening of short films
and composer/filmmaker networking
Friday, April 14, 2017
7:00PM to 9:00PM
The New School | Arnhold Hall
55 West 13th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY, 10011
Join the SCL in NY and The New School for
their final “RUFF CUTS” program of the
Spring 2017 academic semester. Alumni
of the SCL NY Mentorship Program will
present recent films that they have scored,
alongside student films from The New
School, and discuss their collaborative
process. This is a terrific opportunity
to meet New York-based filmmakers
while supporting the SCL NY and The
New School film program!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Click “ATTEND EVENT” below and
enter your first and last name (no spaces) in
the promotional code field for free SCL
Member ticket.
FREE for SCL and THE NEW SCHOOL MEMBERS
The New School | Arnhold Hall
55 West 13th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY, 10011
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4/19/17
ASMAC presents
Monica Mancini & Gregg Field
on April 19th at Catalina’s –
11:30 am
Join ASMAC as we present a special luncheon with
Monica Mancini & Gregg Field
Wednesday, April 19th
11:30 a.m. networking,
12 noon Buffet Brunch,
12:45 p.m. Program.
Catalina’s Jazz Club – Hollywood
6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028
Parking entrance on McCadden
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from this dynamic duo –
their career paths and highlights, a few stories, and muslc!
Recording artist and double-Grammy nominated vocalist
Monica Mancini and Producer, Musician, educator, 7 time
Grammy winner, and Latin Grammy “Producer of the Year”
Gregg Field
Concord Records recording artist and double-Grammy
nominated vocalist MONICA MANCINI, daughter of famed
film composer Henry Mancini has carved out an impressive
career as a concert performer, appearing with major
symphony orchestras worldwide, including the Chicago
Symphony, New York Pops, Boston Pops, Dallas Symphony,
Seattle Symphony and the London Metropolitan Orchestra.
Seven time Grammy winner, and Latin Grammy “Producer
of the Year”, GREGG FIELD is one of the most musically
diverse and highly sought-after producers, musicians
and educators in music.
Join us — bring your questions!
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
11:30 am Reception/Networking • 12:00 noon Buffet Lunch
12:45 pm – Program begins
Catalina’s in Hollywood
6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028
Parking entrance on McCadden
STUDENTS: PLEASE NOTE
The Bill Conti Big Band Arranging & Composing Competition
is still accepting entries. $1,000 top prize. Please visit asmac.
org for more information.
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4/19/17
CALICO WINDS at
GLENDALE NOON CONCERTS
12:10 – 12:40
On Wednesday April 19, 2017 at 12:10-12:40 pm
the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature
the Calico Winds performing works for woodwind quintet by
Darius Milhaud and Claude Arrieu
at the Sanctuary of Glendale City Church,
610 E. California Ave. (at Isabel St), Glendale, CA 91206.
For more information, email [email protected]
or call (818) 244- 7241.
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4/29/17
LOS ANGELES CLARINET CHOIR SPRING CONCERT
Saturday, April 29 at 8PM-9PM
Barrett Recital Hall
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
100 North Hill Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
The Los Angeles Clarinet Choir, 15 clarinetists
directed by Margaret Thornhill and Victoria Ramos,
gives the World Premiere of “Hajdu’s Nigun” for
clarinet ensemble by Matti Kovler, and performs
other signature works by Japanese, Brazillian,
German and American composers.
Tickets are $20 general, $15 students and seniors.
Seating limited; advance purchase recommended
through www.brownpapertickets.com
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