Enjoy this Valentine’s Day playlist of today’s top love songs recorded with Los Angeles AFM Local 47 musicians, courtesy of #ListenLA:
#ListenLA Valentine’s Day playlist
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47 Strong: Hitting the streets
From President John Acosta’s February 2018 report:
As we continue our “47 Strong” campaign, you will see an increased union presence in the workplace. From recording sessions to the theater pit, Local 47 reps are out and about connecting with our membership on the issues that are important to you.
While we tell you about the initiatives we are embarking upon – from music tax credits, to fair pay in live performances– it’s also important that we know what the union can do to help you on the job.
If you want to help us organize an event at your workplace, covering anything and everything that affects your work, please contact our Organizing Coordinator Jefferson Kemper: 323.993.3143, jefferson.kemper@afm47.org.
LA Clippers go union strong
AFM Local 47 is happy to announce that negotiations with the LA Clippers organization are completed, and we now have a new agreement that will cover all professional musicians — from the house organist to the halftime entertainment. Continue reading
Are Your Union Dues Current?
In case it slipped you by, Annual and Semi-Annual Membership Dues were due January 1. You have until March 31 (within the 3-month grace period) to pay before your membership lapses into suspension.
Don’t let that happen! Avoid penalties and renew today:
Now accepting American Express!
Log in to your member account and click the “Make a Payment” tab.
You may also pay by mail by sending a check or money order in the return envelope provided in your paper renewal notice. To make a payment by phone, please call 323.993.3116.
February 2018 Overture Online: Jazz in Schools Turns 30
Overture Online
FEBRUARY 2018
Jazz in Schools Turns 30
Black History Month program enters third decade of enriching lives through music
#listenLA: Awards Season 2018
Los Angeles musicians win big in the 60th annual Grammy Awards; Oscar noms are in!
Black History Month
Exploring the vital role of music in black history
California Jazz Foundation to Honor Local Jazz Heroes
Save the date to celebrate two of our own: Dr. Bobby Rodriguez and the late Buddy Collette
and more!
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Music Prep Chart 2018/2019
The Local 47 Music Prep Chart has been updated for 2018/2019.
Members may access this document in the members section at afm47.org or by calling the applicable department.
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Bruno Mars wins big at 60th annual GRAMMYs
The 60th annual GRAMMYs are a wrap — and what a night it was for Los Angeles musicians!
Bruno Mars swept the 60th annual GRAMMYs, taking home awards in all categories nominated including the night’s biggest wins: Record of the Year and Album of the Year (“24K Magic”), and Song of the Year (“That’s What I Like”). The Los Angeles AFM Local 47 artist also won in the categories of Best R&B Album, Song and Performance. Continue reading
Congratulations 60th annual Grammy nominees!
Music’s Biggest Night happens this Sunday, Jan. 28, when music fans around the globe will celebrate the best in music during the 60th annual Grammy Awards.
Los Angeles AFM Local 47 members worked on some of the top hits of 2017, including Best Record of the Year and Best Album of the Year contenders Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars. Continue reading
Congratulations 90th annual Oscar nominees!
From composition and music preparation to the scoring stage, musicians bring the heart and soul to motion pictures. Continue reading
Musicians join thousands in Los Angeles at Women’s March 2018
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Local 47 musicians & union members joined hundreds of thousands at the 2018 Women’s March Los Angeles.
Activists converged on downtown the morning of Jan. 20 marching from Pershing Square to City Hall as part of the second annual Women’s March, the largest of dozens of similar protests held around the nation.