Overture Online – May 2019
Memorial Day and All That Jazz
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May 2019 Overture Online: Memorial Day & All That Jazz
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After Arduous Strike, Chicago Symphony Wins New Contract
LA Phil 2nd violinist Kristine Whitson (center) joined members of the striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra on the picket line.
After seven weeks on strike, the musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra voted unanimously on April 27, 2019 to ratify a new five-year contract, ending the longest strike in the orchestra’s history.
“Great thanks to the thousands of friends who attended concerts, wrote letters, signed petitions, picketed, came to the picket line and more,” the orchestra posted on its Facebook page. “Your support and Mayor Emanuel’s leadership made this agreement possible.” Continue reading
Services for Timothy Landauer
Volunteers needed for Burbank Singing Star charity event
Burbank Singing Star
presented by Music Junction
Saturday, April 28, 2019
Community Auditorium of the Church of Scientology of the Valley
11455 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Alert Re: Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution feat. Streetlight Manifesto concert
AFM members are advised that the Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution featuring Streetlight Manifesto concert taking place at the Dolby Theatre on May 18, 2019 is not currently covered under a union agreement. Continue reading
$200,000 in donations made to support striking Chicago Symphony musicians
The musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra are now in the seventh week of their strike. This strike is the result of unacceptable demands made by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, including minimal salary increases and that the musicians agree to close their defined-benefit pension plan and replace it with a defined-contribution system (e.g., 401k or 403b accounts). Continue reading
Seth MacFarlane gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Honorary AFM Local 47 Member Seth MacFarlane received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 23, 2019.
The multi-talented actor/composer/performer/producer is renowned in the musical community for his commitment to live music and musicians, in addition to his generous support of philanthropic causes. He has created some of the most popular content on television and in film today – Family Guy, American Dad!, The Orville, Ted, A Million Ways to Die in the West – all scored with AFM Local 47 musicians.
MacFarlane also works as an activist against climate change, is a supporter of Reading Rainbow, and serves with the Human Rights Campaign.
Safe Jobs are Every Worker’s Right
Nearly 50 years ago, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every worker the right to a safe job. Unions and our allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning protections that have made jobs safer and saved lives. But our work is not done. Each year, thousands of workers are killed and millions more suffer injury or illness because of their jobs. Continue reading
#AFM47 Member Spotlight: Abraham Laboriel
AFM Local 47 Life Member Abraham Laboriel has lived a life surrounded by music.
Born in Mexico City, his parents were Garifuna immigrants from Honduras. His sister is singer Ela Laboriel, and their brother was late rock singer Johnny Laboriel. Abraham is the father of drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. and of producer, songwriter, and film composer Mateo Laboriel — both of whom are also proud members of the Los Angeles musicians union. Continue reading
General Membership Meeting: July 22, 2019
Members: please join us for our Summer Membership Meeting on Monday night. Arrive early for BBQ and a movie!
6:30 p.m. – BURNT TO A CRISP food truck
(First 20 members to arrive get a FREE food voucher!)
7 p.m. – MPTF Film Screening: “MusicianFest: Never Too Old” (10 min.)
7:30 p.m. – Meeting
On the Agenda (subject to change):
* Presentation of 50-Year Pins
* Special Election to Fill Vacancy on Executive Board
* Investments Update from Alon Haim, Merrill Lynch
* Officer Reports
* Old and New Business
Open to all members in good standing.
Join us at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy delicious BBQ from the BURNT TO A CRISP TEXAS SMOKEHOUSE food truck. We’ll have complimentary vouchers for the first 20 members to arrive!
SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY ON EXECUTIVE BOARD
During the meeting there will be a special election to fill a vacancy on the Executive Board, currently held temporarily by P. Blake Cooper as appointed by the Board. For information on Vacancies and Special Elections, please refer to Articles IX and X of the AFM Local 47 Bylaws, available in the members section of our website or upon request from the Secretary/Treasurer’s Office.
At 7 p.m. we will present a special 10-minute screening of the new documentary MusicianFest: Never Too Old. Created by the Music Industries’ Music Performance Trust Fund, the film highlights the power of music to bring joy, purpose, connectivity, and healing to all people. It explores the paths that led the professional AFM musicians featured in the film, many who are seniors themselves, to perform for older audiences in New York City, New Orleans and Long Beach, California. Continue reading