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Final Note: Artie Kane

Life Member. Composer
4/14/1929 – 6/21/2022

by Mike Lang, Life Member

So sad to read of Artie’s departure…

Artie was so special on so many levels, having had three uniquely successful careers… firstly, as a first call studio pianist, then, as a prolific and talented composer for film and television, and, finally, as the “go-to” conductor for major film composers. Continue reading

Final Note: Glenn Arlington Mitchell

Life Member. String Bass
7/26/1941 – 4/6/2022

‘Jazz music will live forever in my heart’

by Zoila Ramos Mitchell

Glenn Arlington Mitchell — musician, writer, artist, conductor, husband and lover of jazz music — was born in the city of Hollywood on July 26, 1941. His father, Uber Arlington Mitchell, was from Colorado, and Elle Foust was from California. Continue reading

Member Spotlight: Evan Wish Knighted for Music and Years of Humanitarian Work

Throughout his career as an accomplished composer and pianist, Canadian-born Evan Wish has traveled all over the world. But his most recent trip to Italy proved to be among the greatest highlights of his life.

In October 2021, Wish was knighted by the Order of Saint George de Bourgogne in Italy for the merits in the international music category and humanitarian gifting thorough the years. Continue reading

July 2022 Overture Online: In Solidarity With Black Orchestral Network

Inside This Issue:

  • COVER STORY: In Solidarity With Black Orchestral Network
  • Next General Membership Meeting July 25: Voting on Vacancy on Election Board and Resolutions to Amend the Bylaws
  • Member Spotlight: Evan Wish Receives Knighthood
  • AFM Local 47 2022 Election News: Nominating Petitions Available Aug. 1; Election Day Dec. 13, 2022
  • Meet EMD Administrator Rebecca Gurnee
  • New Streaming Residual Checks for 47 Musicians!
  • MPTF Announces 2022 Scholarships
  • Local 47 Member Irina Voloshina Launches Fundraiser to Help Ukrainian Musicians in Need
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Non-Union Engagement Alert: PACIFIC OPERA PROJECT: ‘INTO THE WOODS’

NOTICE: LOCAL 47 CANNOT HELP YOU COLLECT WAGES FOR THE FOLLOWING ENGAGEMENT:

PACIFIC OPERA PROJECT: ‘INTO THE WOODS’
Descanso Gardens
July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17
 
PLEASE NOTE that as of this writing, there is no AFM contract to cover this engagement. 

If you accept this engagement and your wages are not paid, or are paid incorrectly, THE AFM AND LOCAL 47 CANNOT COLLECT YOUR WAGES FOR YOU.

DEI Committee: In Honor of Pride Month and Juneteenth

A Message from the AFM Local 47 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee:

The DEI Committee applauds the national effort to celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth. Juneteenth affords us the opportunity commemorate the emancipation of enslaved black Americans. Pride Month is our chance to acknowledge our LGBTQ+ community.

Our support of these celebrations represent the kind of freedoms that must be a part of our workplace and private lives.

– The DEI Committee

June 2022 Overture Online: Happy Pride!

Inside This Issue:

  • COVER STORY: Happy Pride!
  • AFM Mourns the Loss of EMSD Director Patrick Varriale
  • Juneteenth – A Day to Reflect
  • Member Spotlight: Demi Lovato
  • Rehearsal Rooms Update: Now Offering Expanded Booking Options
  • Support the American Music Fairness Act
  • Spring Membership Drive – Spread the Word!
  • Auditions/Job Postings: Santa Barbara Symphony, LA Youth Orchestra
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Oscars 2022 Orchestra Highlights Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

by Susan Chatman, AFM Local 47 Diversity Committee

Congratulations to the music production team of the 94th Academy Awards for their hard work and superb artistry.

The music production leaders should also be applauded for their diverse representation of musicians, music styles and performances.

There were close to 120 musicians who performed at the 94th Academy Awards. What is notable was the cultural diversity, blend of musical styles, ages and genders from all over the world. Continue reading