Please be advised that the Josh Groban concert taking place at the Forum on Saturday, Oct. 27 is currently a non-union engagement.
If you are contacted to perform by Steve Trudell/Trudell Orchestras, please be aware that at this time it is a non-union date with no union contract protections. Steve Trudell/Trudell Orchestras is currently on the American Federation of Musicians International Unfair List. Continue reading
HAVE YOU HAD A CHANGE OF ADDRESS?The Professional Musicians Local 47 and Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund (“Fund”) will soon be determining eligibility for benefit coverage effective January 1, 2019. Important Contribution and enrollment information will be mailed out by the Fund; if you don’t complete and return this information on a timely basis it could negatively affect your ability to enroll or qualify for coverage with the Fund. If you have moved within the past year or you are new to the Health and Welfare enrollment process, PLEASE verify your address with the Fund’s administrative office. Continue reading
The deadline for submissions has been extended to Nov. 15, 2018.
You may also call 323.462.2161 to review your information on file.
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In loving memory please join us for a Big Band concert celebrating…
The Life & Music of Patrick Williams
Hosted by:
Catherine Williams & Family
When:
Sunday, October 21
from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Continue reading
At our Fall 2018 General Membership Meeting we are excited to welcome composer Siddhartha Khosla as our special guest speaker. He will talk about the process and showcase some of his works from hit TV series “This Is Us” (NBC) and Marvel’s “Runaways” (Hulu). Don’t miss it!
Open to all members in good standing.
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Overture Online
October 2018
PLATINUM STATUS
What it takes to be a hit factory in today’s recording world
Building Bridges
AFM Local 47 Career Pathways pilot program strikes a chord with students
Making the Film of a Lifetime
One filmmaker’s incredible journey
#ListenLA: 70th Annual Emmys
Musicians of the Primetime telecast, Creative Arts & LA Area winners, & special guest column by Emmy winner Gregg Field
and more!
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In recognition of DW Drums founder Don Lombardi’s generous instrument donation to our rehearsal rooms, please join us in welcoming Don at a special plaque unveiling ceremony naming Room 3 in his honor.
Where: AFM Local 47 Rehearsal Room Artists’ Lounge
When: Tuesday, October 2, 10 a.m.
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Students of the pilot Local 47 Career Pathways Program visit the Streisand Scoring Stage at Sony Pictures in Culver City. [photo by Tiffany Israel]
The Local 47 Career Pathways Program recently concluded its pilot session, and by all accounts was a resounding success.
With funding completely secured by the Verdugo Workforce Development Board from federal, state, and local sources, the program teamed up with the union to connect younger generation high schoolers with professionals working in the music industry.
