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Two Legends, One Stage: ASMAC Golden Score Awards 2017
AFM Local 47 Life Members Charles Fox and Paul Williams to be honored
All Local 47 members receive special discount on tickets
Singer/songwriter/actor/voice actor PAUL WILLIAMS may be best-known to younger generations as “the Butcher” in this year’s summer blockbuster Baby Driver, or for his 2014 Grammy win for Album of the Year with Daft Punk. The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers is proud to announce him as an honoree at the 2017 ASMAC Golden Score Awards, along with his Love Boat-theme collaborator, composer/arranger CHARLES FOX.
The event takes place Sunday, December 3, 2017, 5 p.m. at the Hilton Universal City Hotel. Continue reading
RMALA Meeting Nov. 27 – open to all Local 47 members
Los Angeles Jazz Society to Honor Johnny Mandel, Seth MacFarlane
This year’s Los Angeles Jazz Society Jazz Tribute Awards Concert takes place Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Montalban in Hollywood. Continue reading
Free Webinar: Royalties, Residuals and Retirement
Presented by ProMusicDB Wednesday, Nov. 8
Musicians: Do you need advice on how to make ongoing charitable giving contributions? Do you want to learn what options are available to you that can make your various income streams work better for you right now as well as in retirement?
ProMusicDB invites you to attend our FREE “Royalties, Residuals, and Retirement” Webinar with Jeff Hammer of Northwestern Mutual on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. PST.
Join us and get your financial questions answered, and to be empowered by your financial options. Attendees will receive a two-hour free consultation with Jeff Hammer, Managing Director and Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual.
Sign up to attend today!
Members: Join us Oct. 23, 2017 for a Soft-Opening Reception & General Membership Meeting
** Open only to members in good standing. Free parking on site in our lot. **
RSVP so we may ensure enough catered refreshments:
LA Young Workers meeting: Sept. 26, 2017
Please join us next week to hear from Lauren Perez-Rangel, Organizing Campaign Director for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) as she speaks to us about her success in organizing for the labor movement.
What: Los Angeles Young Workers Committee Meeting
Who: Guest Speaker Lauren Perez-Rangel, SAG-AFTRA Organizing Campaign Director
When: Tuesday, September 26, 6pm
Where: The LA Fed, 2130 James M. Wood, Los Angeles CA 90006
Open to young workers 40 and under and young workers at heart. RSVP to layoungworkers@gmail.com.
‘Mission: Impossible’ Composer Lalo Schifrin to Celebrate 85th Birthday Concert
Legendary composer, musician, conductor and six-time Oscar nominee Lalo Schifrin (“Mission: Impossible”) will celebrate his 85th birthday with a special concert in his honor Oct. 7 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Continue reading
Orchestration II with Dr. Norman Ludwin
Saturdays, Sept. 30 – Nov. 18, 10am-1pm
@ AFM Local 47, 3220 Winona Ave. Burbank CA 91504
FREE class exclusively to AFM Local 47 members.
Space is limited!
Dr. Ludwin provides access to online resources with an interactive website that includes essential class materials, scores and listening samples. Even if you have limited or no experience in orchestration, Ludwin strongly encourages you to attend to learn this important craft that can boost your career.
Students will continue the study of orchestration and elements of texture and form by looking at contemporary concert music, analysis of different composers’ methods of orchestration, and extensive study of film music. Using classic scores and scores he himself has recently worked on, Ludwin will instruct on cues and selections from Michael Giacchino, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, and Thomas Newman, among others. The ending course project is a recording of the students’ original compositions by the Symphony 47 orchestra.
You must be an AFM Local 47 member in good standing to attend this free course.
LAYWC: Mobilizing Young People – Tuesday, Aug 29
Dear labor leaders, members, community activists and friends:
Please join us to hear from two dynamic young leaders on how young workers can take on leadership roles and become more politically involved in your community.
What: Los Angeles Young Workers Committee meeting
Who: Guest speakers Mike Fong, Vice President, LA Community College District; & Teri Holoman, Political Director, CA Teachers Association
When: Tuesday, August 29, 6-8pm
Where: The LA Fed, 2130 James M. Wood, Los Angeles CA 90006
Open to young workers 40 and under and young workers at heart. There is no cost to attend, and a light dinner will be served. RSVP to layoungworkers@gmail.com.