Memorial Service:
Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 – 10 a.m.
Forest Lawn Glendale
1712 S Glendale Ave
Glendale 91205
~Reception to follow~
RSVP to Maureen Ehrhardt: moeern@netscape.com
Memorial Service: Ernie Ehrhardt
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Final Note: Kevin Hiatt
Life Member. Composer
7/7/1947 – 8/8/2021
by Carl Rigoli
Kevin was a great musician, composer and friend. I had known him since 1970. I played drums and percussion in his rehearsal band and recording sessions that he composed and arranged for his musical projects.
Kevin was always considered one of the best big band jazz composers in Los Angeles. Many great jazz and studio players played his compositions. He was also a masterful copyist and proofreader for some of the top film composers.
Kevin was a kind and respectful gentleman. Goodbye old friend, and Rest In Peace.
#WhyUnion? Howie Rich
“These are great professional people.”
– Howie Rich, Bassist
AFM 47 Member since 1974
Announcement: Remote Recording
Please note that all musicians working under the Sound Recording Labor Agreement, the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture Agreement, and the Basic Television Motion Picture Agreement are to receive double the Recording Musician’s rate for ALL sessions for which they record remotely.
Despite a previous temporary application and interpretation of the relevant contract language, such temporary application and interpretation is no longer in effect.
If you are called for a session in which you are asked to perform alone and are told you will be receiving single scale, please contact my office immediately.
Thank you,
Stephanie O’Keefe
President, AFM Local 47
#WhyUnion? Alan Kaplan
“Because I have been a member of the union for my whole career I have been provided with health insurance, a pension, helpful guidance releasing my own CDs, workplace protections, and assurance that I will be paid for my work in a timely manner.”
– Alan Kaplan, Trombonist
Member since 1970
August 2021 Overture Online: American Music Fairness Act
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Final Note: Clarence ‘Mac’ McDonald
2/24/1945 – 7/21/2021
Member. Keyboard
Music Industry Mourns the Loss of Keyboardist, Producer, Writer and Arranger Clarence “Mac” McDonald.
Musician who bridged genres and generations was known for work with Ray Charles, James Taylor, Bill Withers dies at the age of 76.
The family, friends and colleagues of Clarence McDonald are saddened to share the news of his passing on July 21, 2021. McDonald was born in Los Angeles at White Memorial Hospital on February 24, 1945. While music brought him around the world, Los Angeles remained his home where he resided in Toluca Lake. In 2013, McDonald moved to and resided in Las Vegas, NV until his death. Continue reading
#WhyUnion? William Roper
“Why Union? Simple. Wage minimums, contracts, contract enforcement, negotiating clout, and finally back end.”
– William Roper, Tubist
Member since 1992
#WhyUnion? Lesa Terry
It is an honor to be affiliated with Local 47, especially with the quality of work generated here in Los Angeles.There are so many extraordinary musicians. To sit in the middle of the string section and hear the incredible sound that surrounds me is simply sublime!
– Lesa Terry, Violinist
Member since 1999
2021 Emmy Awards
Congratulations to all of our AFM Local 47 members who worked on the music for the following 2021 Emmy®-nominated projects! Continue reading