Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal to conduct world premiere performance live with Hollywood Chamber Orchestra
Hollywood Chamber Orchestra music directors Noah Gladstone and Mark Robertson announce that Emmy‐winning composer Jeff Beal will conduct the world premiere of his acclaimed score to the 2013 documentary film Blackfish, live-to‐picture, on Friday, July 1, 2016, at the Montalbán Theater in Hollywood. Purchase tickets here. Continue reading
On May 14, members of the National Association of Letter Carriers will lead the country’s annual largest single-day food drive to help fight hunger in America! This year, we have the opportunity to break the Guinness World Record of 559,885 pounds set in 2011.
Our goal is to not only break that record, but to collect over one million pounds, which means we need your help! Every year, 21 million children go hungry, and through your contribution and assistance we have the power to change that.
For nearly 25 years, Labor Community Services and United Way of Greater Los Angeles have been at the forefront of collecting food and bringing out volunteers. Be part of history by registering your group or yourself to volunteer and contribute to the 2016 Food Drive by clicking here.
Courses offered paired or individually
FREE to Local 47 members
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Wednesday, April 6
@ AFM Local 47, 817 Vine St. Hollywood
Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams, composer of original scores for over 65 films including BREAKING AWAY (for which he received an Oscar nomination), SWING SHIFT, CRY-BABY and THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, as well as TV series’ such as COLUMBO, LOU GRANT, THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW and THE BOB NEWHART SHOW, will demonstrate the process of conceiving an original music arrangement, Wednesday, April 6 at the Musicians Union in Hollywood as part of a continuing monthly series sponsored by ASMAC (American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers) called “First Wednesdays.” Continue reading
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BRIAN O’CONNOR Memorial service: There will also be a Musical Celebration of Brian’s Life at Local 47 in June. Stay tuned for further details. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the UCLA Neurology Foundation. You may send a donation by check or money order to: Attention: Luba Skoropad Make check payable to: UCLA Foundation Please indicate on the memo line: “For the research of Dr. Linda Liau.” |
Workers are fed up. Fed up with companies like McDonald’s that rake in billions each year while workers can’t make ends meet.
Fed up with impossible choices – between paying bills, feeding our kids or just keeping a roof over our heads.
And we won’t be ignored any longer. On April 14 across California, we’re standing up for $15 and union rights. Will you be there with us?
YES! It’s time for $15 and union rights. I want to stand with workers on April 14!
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Monthly Ravel Group
Third Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
@ Vitello’s on Tujunga
Dr. Richard Niles
The Ravel group was founded nine years ago by composer Ron Jones and meets every month to study great contemporary and classical scores. There’s always exciting guest panelists with lots of interactive questions, plus musical and score examples on a great projection system. Past guests include Tyler Bates, Ira Hearshen, Rick Baptist, and Gene Cipriano.
On March 18, 2016, our guest is Dr. Richard Niles, a prolific composer, arranger, and producer. Recordings featuring his work have sold over 250 million copies worldwide. Continue reading
Grammy-winning guitarist/producer, Local 47 member Lee Ritenour hosts the biennial Six String Theory Competition for the 5th time with applications accepted in guitar, bass, piano/keyboards, and drums.
Registration is open through May 15, 2016, on the website sixstringtheory.com by submitting two YouTube videos. For guitar, applicants may register in the genres of Rock, Blues, Jazz/Fusion, Acoustic/Country, Classical/Flamenco and Rhythm Guitar which includes Pop, Funk, R&B, and World styles (Brazilian, Latin, African, Island, etc.). For rhythm players, any contemporary music style will be accepted such as jazz, fusion, R & B, rock, blues, etc. Continue reading
Learn the ins and outs of low-budget recording contracts, from start to finish! Continue reading
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