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February 2017 Overture Online: Black History Month

Black History Month

How the roots of our past continue to shape us today

Women’s Marches Celebrate Diversity
Millions around the world join in solidarity at Presidential Inauguration rallies around the world

BlackMusic, BlackWork – Opens February 23
New historical exhibition explores the legacy of the Black Los Angeles musicians union Local 767

Los Angeles Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
Thousands turn out for annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Kingdom Day Parade

Jazz Goes to School
LAUSD students learn about the roots of America’s original art form throughout Black History Month

and more!

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January 2017 Overture Online – Come Together (Right Now)

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January 2017

Come Together
(Right Now)
Now more than ever, musicians must organize for the future of our union and our nation

WIN: Spreading the Labor Beat
Workers Independent News expands to over 400 satellite NPR stations

ProMusicDB Partners With NAMM
Free 2017 NAMM Show badges for all new registrants

A Brief History of the TMA
An overview by the TMA SoCal chapter

CD Spotlight: ‘Breaking Through’ 
Paul Henning releases solo debut for piano and orchestra

and from all of us at Overture….

Happy New Year!
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December 2016 Overture Online: Happy Holidays!

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December 2016

Happy Holidays!
From the Officers, Executive Board, and Staff of AFM Local 47

2016 Election Recap
A message from California Labor Federation President Art Pulaski

RMA Night 2016 Honors Randy Newman
Composer reminisces with hundreds L.A.’s top studio players

Flex Plan Open Enrollment Meeting
Join us Tuesday, December 6

LA Jazz Society Celebrates Quincy Jones
Photos from the 2016 Jazz Tribute Awards concert

and more!

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November 2016 Overture Online: Vote Union Strong

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November 2016

Vote Union Strong
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8: Important Reminders & Los Angeles Labor Voter Guide

Gear Up for Grammys 2016
More than 21,000 entries submitted for 59th Awards consideration; nominations to be announced Dec. 6

AFM Musicians Support SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strikers
More than 100 join picket line in Playa Vista 

ASMAC to Honor Emmy-Winning Composers
Alf Clausen and William Ross to recieve 2016 Golden Score Awards

and more!

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October 2016 Overture Online: 25 Years With the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra

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October 2016

Bowled Over
Celebrating 25 Years With the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra

Local 47 2016 Election Update
All candidates unopposed, elected by acclamation

Made In Hollywood Honors for TV
LA City Council celebrates this year’s Emmy-nominated homegrown productions

#ListenLA spotlight: Remembering Gene Wilder
Hollywood mourns a silver screen legend

Don’t Get Penalized!
File for your LA Business Tax Exemption 

Why Should You File For Unemployment?
What musicians need to know about the California EDD

and more!
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September 2016 Overture Online: ‘LOST’ Returns to Los Angeles

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September 2016

‘LOST’ Returns to Los Angeles

Michael Giacchino to lead 44-piece Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra two nights at the Ford

Saturday Night Bath
Bringing good, clean fun to at-risk youth

Announcing the Irving R. Bush Memorial Scholarship
Open to all high school & college trumpet students – due Sept. 30

37th Annual Labor Solidarity Parade
Join the party on September 5th

and more!
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August 2016 Overture Online – Our Story, Our Legacy

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August 2016

Our Story
Our Legacy

BlackMusic, BlackWork exhibit to celebrate the rich legacy of Los Angeles Local 767

Musicians Are Organizing!
Find out how you can get involved

AFM 100th Convention Highlights
Delegates gather in Las Vegas

After the Music: Financial Planning for Artists
Living the American Dream

CD Spotlight: ‘Passing Through’
Gernot Wolfgang’s new chamber music album finds critical acclaim

and more!

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July 2016 Overture Online: Alliance for Women Film Composers

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July 2016

Cover Story:

Leveling the Score

Alliance for Women Film Composers celebrates and advocates for female artists

We’re Stronger Together
Why it pays to work union

AFL-CIO Mourns Lives Lost in Orlando Massacre
Labor pulls together in unity for the LGBTQ community

Ill or Injured? Know Your Rights
Learn the basics about your legal protections under the ADA and FMLA

SAVE THE DATES!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: July 25
LOCAL 47 GENERAL ELECTION: December 13

and more!

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Summer 2016 Overture Magazine

Local 47 members will soon be receiving the print Summer magazine in the mail. These print issues contain additional news not found in the public Overture Online, such as Resolutions to amend the bylaws, member status updates, and other announcements requiring due notice per the Bylaws. If you are a member in good standing and didn’t receive your print copy, email us or view it online by logging in to your member account at afm47.org.

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June 2016 Overture Online: LA Loves Prince

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June 2016

Cover story:

LA Loves Prince
A sea of purple descends upon City Hall for an epic live concert tribute

AFM Local 47 Appoints New Finance Committee
Thanks to these members for your willingness to serve

ProMusicDB Workshop: How to Create Your Own Online Course in Music
Join us Saturday, June 4

LA Chamber Orchestra Announces New Season 
Season marks Music Director Jeffrey Kahane’s 20th and last with orchestra

100,000 Signatures: Signed, Sealed Delivered
Build Better LA initiative gains the support needed to hit the November 2016 ballot

and more!

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May 2016 Overture Online: International Workers’ Day

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May 2016

“The day will come when our silence will be more powerful than the voices you are throttling today.”
– Haymarket Monument

May Day: Celebrating International Workers’ Day

New Agreement Reached With Amazon’s ‘Transparent’
After AFM members protest against unfair treatment, producers at Picrow agree to hold musicians to fair industry standard

Prince Was a Champion for Working People
A look at the legendary artist’s career-spanning fights on behalf of working people

The Best Kept Secret for Musicians
The Actors Fund provides free services and workshops for EVERYONE in entertainment

and more!

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