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Memorial for Arnold Belnick
Life Member. Violin
(9/7/1922 – 6/2/2015)
A memorial gathering will be held for Arnold Belnick on Saturday, August 15, from 4:00-7:00 at the home of Blanche Belnick in Granada Hills.
Hor d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served.
For RSVP information please call 323.993.3159.
Memorial Service for Robert Drasnin
Life Member. Clarinet
(11/17/1927 – 5/13/2015)
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, July 19
2-5 p.m.
Local 47 Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium
817 Vine St. Hollywood CA 90038
Robert Drasnin: An Appreciation – Veteran TV composer left musical legacy for the boomer generation – by Jon Burlingame
Working Californians announces NIGHT SHIFT 2015
Working Californians announces a stellar lineup for this year’s NIGHT SHIFT Labor Day weekend concert with several of AFM Local 47’s finest!
On the bill:
Sheila E
Rickey Minor
Deacon John & Rockin Dopsie w/ the AFM Local 47 Band
& more!!
Learn more and reserve tickets at 323.592.3444 or workingcalifornians.org
Disneyland Band Audition Notice from Orange County Local 7
If you are auditioning for a position as a musical performer at Disneyland in Anaheim, please see this important message from Orange County Musicians’ Association Local 7:
FROM: Orange County Musicians’ Association, Local 7, AFM
TO: Musicians auditioning for the Disneyland Band
DATE: April 9, 2015
SUBJECT: Disneyland Band Auditions
After 59 years of continuous service, the Disneyland Band was given an “end of run” notice on March 31, 2015 and was told that auditions for a new Disneyland Band would commence April 15; Local 7 was informed the same day. While this does present an opportunity for employment, musicians auditioning for this job need to be aware. Continue reading
Local 47 Spring Membership Drive
ASMAC Town Hall Meeting
Orchestration Classes with Dr. Norman Ludwin
Free courses for all Local 47 members
RSVP: 323.993.3179, jeff.surga@promusic47.org
Orchestration I: July 18-Sept 5, 2015
Participants are introduced to orchestral instruments and their usage. Two areas are covered: instrumentation, which deals with the construction, sound production, range, notation, and playing techniques of each instrument; and orchestration, which is the actual process of scoring music for orchestra. Groups of instruments examined include brass, strings, woodwinds, keyboards, harp, and percussion. 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. RSVP: 323.993.3179, jeff.surga@promusic47.org
Orchestration II: Sept 12-Oct 31, 2015
Students will learn composition and elements of form by looking at contemporary styles of music, score study, analysis of different composers’ methods of orchestration, score reduction (e.g. learning how to reduce an orchestral score to a piano part, or reducing to a five-line staff), and possible guest lecturers. The ending course project is a recording of students’ original compositions by the Symphony 47 orchestra.
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- Check the “Local 47 PAC” box on your Dues Statement and write in your desired donation amount.
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Referral Service Meet & Greet with Christy Crowl
Promoting Live Musicians in Los Angeles with Christy Crowl
Monday, March 9
7-9 p.m.
Local 47 Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium
The latest installment of our Referral Service Meet & Greet series will feature guest speaker Christy Crowl, a musical director, conductor, keyboard player, singer, and music collaborator. Continue reading