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The official publication of AFM Local 47

July 2023 Overture Online: Notice of Data Breach

AFM Local 47 recently experienced a data breach. For more information please click here.

Due to circumstances related to this event, we are unable to publish a July 2023 issue of our monthly e-magazine, Overture Online. Our regular publication schedule will resume with the August 2023 issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.

June 2023 Overture Online: Musicians Support WGA

Inside This Issue:

COVER STORY: Musicians Support WGA
AFM Local 47 Celebrates Pride Month
Spring Membership Drive Ends June 30 – Spread the Word!
Member Spotlight: Wendy & Lisa
Modern Composition with Dr. Norman Ludwin: Free for Members
Unions Strike Back! Thousands Gather in Solidarity at DTLA Rally
Pasadena Playhouse Receives Regional Theatre Tony Award
Audition: Santa Barbara Symphony

and more!

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May 2023 Overture Online: International Workers’ Day

Inside This Issue:

COVER STORY: International Workers’ Day
Gail Kruvand Elected New Secretary/Treasurer
Member Spotlight: Reggie Watts
Spring Membership Drive: Spread the Word!
All That Jazz: Highlights From Our First Annual AFM Local 47 Jazz Festival
MPTF Announces Two Student Scholarships for 2023
AFM Stands in Solidarity with WGA in Their Fight to Win a Fair Contract
Auditions: Modesto Symphony Orchestra

and more!

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April 2023 Overture Online: First Annual AFM Local 47 Jazz Festival

Inside This Issue:

COVER STORY: First Annual AFM Local 47 Jazz Festival – Three-day concert series during Jazz Appreciation Month April 2, 16 & 23
Spring Membership Drive – Spread the Word!
Next General Membership Meeting: April 24
Member Spotlight: William Roper
Fair Share For Musicians Campaign Update
Behind the Scenes at the 95th Annual Academy Awards
‘What is New Media?’ Podcast With FMSMF’s Kim Roberts Hedgpeth
Auditions: Modesto Symphony Orchestra, Monterey Symphony

and more!

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March 2023 Overture Online: Music in Our Schools Month

Inside This Issue:

COVER STORY: GRAMMY Museum Announces Music in Our Schools Month
#WhyUnion? Share Your Answers!
Member Spotlight: Hal Blaine Strikes Again! Acclaimed drummer receives posthumous star on Palm Springs Walk of Stars
Announcing the Inaugural AFM Local 47 Jazz Festival
LA Fed Passes Resolution on Union Music; Names New AFM 47 Delegates
American Music Fairness Act Reintroduced in Congress
Auditions: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

and more!

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February 2023 Overture Online: Black History Month

Inside This Issue:

COVER STORY: Black History Month 2023: Black Resistance
AFM Local 47 Welcomes New Administration
Member Spotlight: Raphael Saadiq
AFM Entertainment – Free Referral Service for Members
‘Let’s Talk Film, TV & Video Streaming’ Zoom Event – Feb. 9
Awards Season: Congratulations 2023 Grammy & Oscar Nominees!
Auditions: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

and more!

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January 2023 Overture Online – Looking to the Road Ahead

Inside This Issue:

COVER STORY: AFM Local 47 2022 Election Returns
2023: Looking to the Road Ahead
Inaugural Meeting + Musicians’ Club Annual Meeting: Monday, January 9 via Zoom
Member Spotlight: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Live Performance/Music Prep Wage Scale Updates for 2023
Help Eliminate Late Payments
AFM 47 Women in History: Babe Egan and the Hollywood Redheads
Announcing the Tony Giaimo Memorial Scholarship

and more!

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December 2022 Overture Online: AFM Local 47 General Election

Inside This Issue:

COVER STORY: AFM Local 47 General Election Day is December 13: Polls open 9am-9pm
Member Spotlight: Bruno Mars
Save the Date: Inaugural Meeting & Musicians’ Club Annual Meeting: January 9 via Zoom
Entertainment Unions Come Together to Support UAW Striking Workers
Update from the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund
Labor Community Services Holiday Toy Drive: Donate by December 16!
Auditions: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

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November 2022 Overture Online: Get Out the Vote!

Inside This Issue:

COVER STORY: California Labor Federation Voter Guide
AFM Local 47 General Election Updates: Election Day is December 13
Save the Date: Inaugural Meeting January 9
Member Spotlight: Allen George LaMont
Donate to Emergency Hurricane Relief for AFM Members
Labor Community Services Holiday Toy Drive
Auditions: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

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October 2022 Overture Online: National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Inside This Issue:

COVER STORY: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Next General Membership Meeting: October 24 – Voting to Fill Vacancy for Trustee, Resolution to Amend the Bylaws
Nominees Announced for 2022 Local 47 General Election
Member Spotlight: John Carpenter
Film and TV Contracts Get One-Year Extension
Support the American Music Fairness Act
Auditions/Job Postings: Santa Barbara Symphony, Long Beach Symphony

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