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GOTV! California 2016 Primary Election is Tuesday, June 7

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Tuesday, June 7, 2016 is the California primary. Let’s Get Out The Vote!

If you vote by mail, please remember to postmark and mail your ballot on or before June 7. It must be received by your county’s elections office no later than June 10, in order to be counted.

If you vote in person on Election Day, locate your polling place here. Bring your ID JUST IN CASE (especially if you registered online).

If you are registered as No Party Preference, because California is a semi-closed primary, you may still vote for presidential nominees by requesting a Crossover Ballot of one of the following parties:

  • American Independent Party
  • Democratic Party
  • Libertarian Party

DO NOT ACCEPT A PROVISIONAL BALLOT – YOU MUST REQUEST A CROSSOVER BALLOT.

If you experience any problems at your polling place, or encounter any interference when attempting to exercise your right to vote, call 1-800-345-VOTE (8683) right away. Continue reading →

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Recap: ASMAC First WEDNESDAYS features Jack Smalley and Perry Botkin Jr.

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The ASMAC ‘FIRST WEDNESDAYS’ event June 1 featured Jack Smalley and Perry Botkin. (Photos courtesy of Milton Nelson.)

Don Peake

Don Peake

Perry Botkin

Perry Botkin

Jack and Perry were super! A packed house and lots of great stuff starting with a great intro from legendary composer-guitarist Don Peake.

The evening included stories about Jack’s early years in Europe and days writing music for TV through toolbox stuffings for those who were lucky enough to attend.

Scott Smalley

Scott Smalley

The evening was topped off with a surprise visit by Jack Smalley’s son, noted arranger Scott Smalley, who took some turns asking his dad questions and showing a lot of love and respect for his awesome dad. The event also included four amazing film cues of Jack’s with the scores to review proceeded by Jack’s in depth explanation of techniques used to compose them. A great time for everyone!

– Larry Goldman
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June 2016 In Memoriam

Sherman Frank
Life Member. Conductor
5/4/1925 – 4/14/2016
Survived by spouse & daughter

Dorothy Greenough
Life Member. Viola
1/12/1927 – 5/3/2016
Survived by spouse & daughter

William (Bill) R. Henderson
Vocalist
3/19/1926 – 4/3/2016
Survived by daughter

Annette Kaufman
Life Member. Piano
11/29/1914 – 1/25/2016
Survived by friends

Frank Vasquez
Life Member. Saxophone
9/21/1931 – 5/2/2016
Survived by spouse & children

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June 2016 Overture Online: LA Loves Prince

Overture Online
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!

The Overture Online app is available FREE in the Apple App Store & Google Play:

 

Overture Online is optimized for reading via smartphone or tablet. For those without access to a smart device, this issue may be viewed on a web browser (must have flash enabled). Local 47 members may download archived pdf versions from the members section at afm47.org.

Advertise in the Summer 2016 Overture Magazine!

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ASMAC First WEDNESDAYS June 1 Workshop: Composition Techniques for Film and TV

jack smalleyWednesday, June 1, 2016 – 7 PM

$10 for Guests and Students
FREE for ASMAC & Local 47 members
Free parking

Meet-up & Check-in: 7-7:30 p.m.
Program: 7:30-10 p.m.

AFM Local 47 – Auditorium
817 Vine St. Hollywood, CA 90038

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Jack Smalley, film and television composer, mentor of mentors and mentor of composing legends will share valuable film and television scoring techniques. Learn more about Jack during an interview by special guest Perry Botkin Jr. followed by Jack’s in depth demonstration which includes printed scores, study material and audio examples. Continue reading →

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ASMAC ‘FIRST WEDNESDAYS’ May workshop highlights women composers

Marlene Hajdu, Elise Michelle, and Carolyn Yarnell addressing the audience at the ASMAC FIRST WEDNESDAYS workshop highlighting women composers on May 4. (Photos courtesy Marlene Hajdu)

Marlene Hajdu, Elise Michelle, and Carolyn Yarnell addressing the audience at the ASMAC FIRST WEDNESDAYS workshop highlighting women composers on May 4. (Photos courtesy Marlene Hajdu)

by Alison Freebairn-Smith

The ASMAC First Wednesdays event on May 4, “Celebrating Women Composers,” did just that. We moved through the evening listening to music from animation to orchestral music from Carnegie Hall to bebop re-imagined. Continue reading →

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