Next General Membership Meeting:
Monday, July 23, 2012
Serena Kay and Earl Williams Auditorium,
7 p.m.
On the Agenda*:
• Presentation of 50-Year Pins
• Officer Reports
• Voting on a Resolution to Amend the Bylaws (check back soon for text of Resolution)
• Old and New Business
*subject to change
Office Closures:
See complete 2012
Holiday Schedule
Upcoming Events at Local 47
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Local 47 Member Services Department presents:
Music Notation With 'Finale'
Saturdays: May 5 – June 2*
* No class Memorial Weekend
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
A four-part introductory course into one of
the standard tools
of music preparation
All backgrounds in music, styles and genres are welcome!
Free to Local 47 members in good standing.
Space is limited.
Call to reserve your spot today!
Overview: This four-week class taught by member Paul Young gives working musicians a full introduction to computer-based notation using the Finale program. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to input music into Finale, create lead sheets with chords and lyrics, transpose and edit the music as needed, and format larger scores and parts.
Requirements:
• Attendees should have a working knowledge of music notation and computers.
• The first 12 attendees who sign up will have a guaranteed spot at one of the four computer workstations Local 47 supplies (you are invited to bring your own laptop if it is already equipped with Finale).
• Because this is a sequential four-part class, attendees are strongly encouraged not to miss any classes in the series.
Find out what Local 47 members who took the class had to say about it in this article published in the April Overture.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Surga in Member Services at (323) 993-3179
Welcome Back, L.A. County Fed!
The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO is once again holding its monthly meetings here at the Local 47 union hall every third Monday of the month.
Next meeting: Monday, May 21
Free Twitter Training: 6-7 pm
Meetings are open to all union members!
For more information contact Caroline O'Connor at (213) 381-5611, ext. 114
The L.A. Bass Club
is Back!
Next Monthly Meeting:
Sunday, May 20, 2-4pm*
(Note special date and time!)
Sala!
Featuring:
Los Commandantes
with Adan Alonso, bass
from - CSUDH - Latin Jazz Band
Koussevitzky Concerto
Tony Grosso, bass
Mary Au, piano
Held at Local 47 Room #1
Sponsored by RMA and Local 47
Contact: Tony Grosso
818-326-4323
thesolobass@gmail.com
The idea of the Bass Club was originally founded by Gary Karr way back when and The L.A. Bass Club was one of the best. The idea of the Bass Club was to further the advancement of the Bass and to be a place where players could meet and exchange ideas with each other. It was the purpose to simply raise the standard of bass playing! It was a place where one could come and perform in front of his or her peers without fear of criticism, whether performing a new piece or just playing a solo in front of an audience.
Bass playing has come a long way since, and there are alot of great players, but the need to improve and to continue the evolution the bass, as a solo instrument or making the instrument more playable, is still important. So, bassist Tony Grosso is asking those of you who still have the interest in improving and helping to continue the advancement of the bass to come to this meeting in April and share your knowledege and skill with us.
We need bass players or their students to come and perform; we need speakers to discuss topics i.e. on auditioning, chamber music, jazz, opera, theater and so forth and we will have guest conductors and composers to add to our programs. Please let other bass players know of this meeting. If you are interested in playing or speaking, or to RSVP, email Tony Grosso.
Local 47 Member Services Department presents two eight-week courses:
Orchestration I
Saturdays: July 7 – Aug. 25
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Class sessions involve score study, instrumental demonstrations, and performance and discussion of student assignments. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of music fundamentals; e.g. notes, keys, scales, meter, etc.
Orchestration II
Saturdays: Oct. 6 — Nov. 24
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Students will analyze selected excerpts from orchestral film scores by Michael Giacchino, Thomas Newman, Chris Young and more, and compose sketches for various ensembles and orchestral configurations. The course will culminate with a recording by professionals of an original chamber work for seven players (string quintet, oboe and horn) written by the students (course fee to be collected by instructor).
Offered as a paired course or individually.
Free to Local 47 members in good standing.
Space is limited — Call to reserve your spot today!
Taught by Dr. Norman Ludwin: instrumentalist, composer, arranger, publisher, and professional bassist who has played on hundreds of feature film and television scores.
Find out what Local 47 members who took the class had to say
about it in this article published in the May Overture.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Surga in Member Services: (323) 993-3179, jeff.surga@promusic47.org
Save this event on Facebook: Orchestration I, Orchestration II
Profesional Musicians, Local 47 presents the inaugural
Referral Service
Meet & Greet
Meet Christine Day, Contractor for "Glee"
Monday, June 11, 2012: 7-9pm
The Local 47 Referral Service is pleased to host our first-ever Meet & Greet mixer! Open to Referral Service members and all Local 47 members interested in finding out more about the service, the mixer is an opportunity for musicians to network with other Referral Service members and a chance for Local 47 members not yet enrolled in the service to find out what it's all about.
Our special guest speaker for the evening will be "Glee" contractor Christine Day from Fox Studios, who will speak at the event and be available to answer questions for all who attend.
Refreshments will be provided, and you will have a chance to win door prizes. Vice President John Acosta and Referral Service Representative Michael Ankney will be running the event and will be on hand to speak to and answer questions for all members.
The event will take place Monday, June 11 from 7 –9 p.m. in the Local 47 Serena Kay and Earl Williams Auditorium. For updated info visit www.promusic47.org or contact Michael at (323) 993-3174 or contact@referrals47.org. We look forward to seeing you!
The history of an exceptional space and the reverance for musical eternity
A photo exhibit by Beate Walden
Now on Display
in the Local 47 Main Lobby
For more information about Beate Walden or to contact the artist regarding purchasing her works currently on display, please visit www.beatewalden.com
ONGOING EVENTS:
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION MEETINGS
Third Thursdays, 2 p.m., Local 47 Conference Room.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. — Local 47 Board Room.
Members welcome as observers.
SYMPHONY 47
Formerly called the Local 47 Senior Symphony, rehearsals take place Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Local 47 Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium. All musicians (union and non-union members) welcome! Click here for more information.
LOCAL 47 JAM SESSION
Join us every third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Local 47 to make music! All styles, all AFM members welcome! Bring your family and friends. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call (323) 993-3179.
Meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. For further information call Bonnie Janofsky at (818) 784-4466 or send an email to BRJanofsky@sbcglobal.net.