Category Archives: In Memoriam/Final Notes

In Memoriam: Hagny Farestveit

It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Hagny Farestveit.

Many of you will remember Hagny as our receptionist and operator here at Local 47. Having started in 1989, for over 20 years she cheerily fielded phone calls and greeted members as they entered the financial offices. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 28, 1pm at Salem Lutheran Church, 1211 N. Brand Blvd., in Glendale. Hagny’s children extend an open invitation for all who wish to attend and pay their respects.

Tribute Concert for David Weiss

Presented by the Young Musicians Foundation
Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 7-9 pm

Tickets:  Free (RSVP requested).
Seating:  General admission.
Theater address:  Aratani/Japan America Theater, 244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Parking:  Closest paid lots are on 2nd Street between San Pedro and Central.

David Weiss was a beloved mentor, friend, and advisor whose passion for music and life touched our entire community. The Weiss and Walker families, along with Young Musicians Foundation, will present a tribute concert in celebration of David’s life on Tuesday, June 24, at the Aratani/Japan America Theater at 7pm. Concert and reception are free; RSVP requested at davidtribute.eventbrite.com.

YMF is deeply grateful to David’s family and friends for their guidance in selecting a few of his favorite pieces for the evening’s program, including works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Bach, and Dvorak. We are also honored to present a new work by composer Michael Levine dedicated to David. A multimedia production will accompany the music. Ivan Shulman and Roger Kalia, YMF Debut Orchestra Music Director & Conductor, will conduct. Following the performances, attendees are invited to a reception outside in the plaza at approximately 8:15pm.

Memorial for Local 47 President Emeritus Max Herman

Thursday, June 5, 2014, 3pm

11500 Sepulveda Blvd
Missions Hills CA 91345
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Please join friends and family at 3pm in Eden Park Memorial Mission Hills (off the 405 fwy) in a celebration of the life of Max Herman.

In lieu of flowers, please send donation to the Max Herman Foundation: LOREN L. ZACHARY SOCIETY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, 2250 Gloaming Way, Beverly Hills CA 91210

Max Herman played his first professional music job at the age of 13. He has since enjoyed a stellar music career as the first trumpeter for many of the top name bands of the Swing Era. Most notably, Max was the first trumpet in the Bob Crosby Orchestra. His second career was that of music publisher, forming Fiesta Music and Herman Music. His third career was that of President of the Los Angeles Musicians Union, for which he is credited for many advances of that organization. View a video interview with Max Herman at namm.org.