Congratulations to all the AFM Local 47 musicians who worked on these 76th annual Creative Arts Emmy nominated & winning shows in multiple music categories! #unionstrong
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Final Note: Joel B. Lish
Life Member. Viola/Conductor
3/11/1935 – 3/5/2024
Violist Joel Lish graduated from Verdugo Hills High School when he was just 16. He enrolled in the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and then later enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his last two years in the Air Force Joel was stationed in Okinawa. At the request of some of the local musicians he started a small group of string players and taught himself to conduct. Many years later Joel was quite surprised to learn that after he left Okinawa in 1957 this group continued and eventually evolved into the Okinawa Symphony, and that Joel is considered the founder of that orchestra! Continue reading
September 2024 Overture Online: We Are Labor
Inside This Issue:
- COVER STORY: We Are Labor: Exploring Music’s Pivotal Role in the Labor Movement
- Hollywood Union Labor Day Parade: Monday, September 2
- Member Spotlight: Sheryl Crow
- Next Local 47 Member Mingle: Friday, September 20
- Joy Music House Score Production Workshop Celebrates Second Year
- ‘Star Wars’ Meets NASA: Hollywood Studio Symphony ‘Across the Stars’
- Entertainment Unions Featured at Burbank Media Industry Job Fair
- Entertainment Unions Support Striking SAG-AFTRA Video Game Workers
- Labor Stands With Animation During Contract Negotiations
- Audition Notice: New West Symphony
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AFM Local 47 & Musicians’ Club 2023 Audit Report Now Available
The 2023 annual audit report for AFM Local 47 and the Musicians’ Club of Los Angeles is now available. Members may view this document by logging in to the members-only “Documents” section at ensemble.afm47.org and navigating to: Members-Only Documents > Audit Reports
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Member Mingles: Third Fridays 11am-noon
Entertainment Unions Featured at Inaugural Burbank Media Industry Expo & Job Fair
On August 1, 2024, the City of Burbank proudly presented the first Media Industry Expo & Job Fair, a groundbreaking event designed to give students the knowledge and tools needed for a career in the media industry.
Hosted by Woodbury University and Burbank Public Library, the event featured area organizations and businesses involved in the entertainment industry. Continue reading
Parlaying Organizing Efforts: 2024 CA Labor Fed Convention
Musicians United, 2024 CA Labor Fed Convention style: AFM Local 47 Organizer Rahul Neuman, Local 47 member Sidney Hopson, California Labor Federation President Lorena Gonzales, AFM Local 7 (Orange County) President Edmund Velasco, and AFM Local 6 (San Francisco) Executive Board member John Fisher.
by Rahul Neuman, AFM Local 47 Organizer
I was fortunate to be able to represent AFM Local 47 at this year’s California Labor Federation Convention in San Diego, July 15-17, along with my colleague, Sidney Hopson. This was the largest CA Fed convention yet, with 700 delegates in attendance. It was inspiring to hear so many union activists speak on a diverse set of issues, and quite a learning experience. While there were the typical pro forma aspects (e.g., Call to Order, Nomination of Officers), the other messages centered around organizing for the 2024 General Elections and expanding unions. Continue reading
Update on Work Dues Statements
As you may be aware, we recently launched our new cloud-based database, Ensemble 2.0 (aka E2). We appreciate your patience as we navigate through this transition and share the following updates regarding Work Dues statements: Continue reading
Musicians Support SAG-AFTRA Video Game Workers on Strike
On August 1, AFM Local 47 musicians got on the line alongside our SAG-AFTRA colleagues as they go up against the Video Game industry, fighting for A.I. protections to ALL video game performers. Continue reading
August 2024 Overture Online: All Things Percussion
Inside This Issue:
- COVER STORY: All Things Percussion
- Announcing Our New Percussion Rehearsal Room
- Member Spotlight: Alex Acuña
- E2 is Here! Log In to Your New Online User Account
- Parlaying Organizing Efforts: 2024 CA Labor Fed Convention
- AFM Endorses Kamala Harris for U.S. President
- #WhyUnion? Howie Rich Shares His Answer (and you can, too!)
- Audition Notice: New West Symphony
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