Kudos to all the talented artists involved in scoring these motion picture and TV shows AFM Local 47, Los Angeles in 2015!*
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Celebrate Women’s History Day by Watching ‘He Named Me Malala’
Today is Women’s History Day, and we’re celebrating by watching the Los Angeles-scored, critically acclaimed documentary, HE NAMED ME MALALA. Continue reading
Happy 100th Birthday, Slim!
Local 47 President John Acosta with Life Member Homer Archibald “Slim” Tanner displaying proclamations from the City of Downey and U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein in honor of his 100th birthday, March 7, 2016. (Photos by Linda A. Rapka)
Today, Life Member Homer Archibald ‘Slim’ Tanner enjoyed the celebration of the century, literally — March 7, 2016 marks his 100th birthday!
Local 47 President John Acosta, along with Communications Director Linda Rapka, visited Slim at his home in Downey to present him with a birthday card, balloon, and a special gift: a Certificate of Recognition signed by Downey Mayor Alex Saab, Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Vasquez, and Councilmembers Sean Ashton, Roger C. Brossmer, and Luis H. Marquez, expressing their “sincerest best wishes on this very special occasion.” Continue reading
Lee Ritenour’s Six String Theory Competition Open for Applications
Grammy-winning guitarist/producer, Local 47 member Lee Ritenour hosts the biennial Six String Theory Competition for the 5th time with applications accepted in guitar, bass, piano/keyboards, and drums.
Registration is open through May 15, 2016, on the website sixstringtheory.com by submitting two YouTube videos. For guitar, applicants may register in the genres of Rock, Blues, Jazz/Fusion, Acoustic/Country, Classical/Flamenco and Rhythm Guitar which includes Pop, Funk, R&B, and World styles (Brazilian, Latin, African, Island, etc.). For rhythm players, any contemporary music style will be accepted such as jazz, fusion, R & B, rock, blues, etc. Continue reading
Women’s History Month: Exploring the Important Role of Women in Labor History
The history of America’s working women is a history of advocating for the abolition of slavery, the right to vote, the right to unionize, the welfare of children, and the extension of human rights to all. Women were among the first workers to bear the hardships of the industrial revolution, and among the first to unionize.
Women have participated in the labor movement in both a lead and supportive role through its entire history, but the movement has not always been friendly in return. Continue reading
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ASMAC ‘FIRST WEDNESDAYS’ Series Takes Off at Local 47
Ross de Roche, Liz Finch, Kim Richmond (photo by Tapia Corel)
The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC) presented The Art of Music Preparation on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, hosted by Local 47.
Part of a new monthly series held on the first Wednesday evening of each month featuring a variety of topics of interest to arrangers and composers, the March 2 event included veteran music copyists Liz Finch, Ross deRoche and Kim Richmond, with a demonstration by Jim Ciancaglini, owner of Valle Music. Continue reading
Book review: Don’t Stop the Music: Finding the Joy in Caregiving
In her new book “Don’t Stop the Music: Finding the Joy in Caregiving,” author and musician Nancy Weckwerth (horn) has created a “survive and thrive” manual for caregivers.
Based upon over 25 years of caregiving for her friend and partner, composer and trumpeter John D. Swan (trumpet), the book describes lessons learned and solutions on how to find the joy in caregiving. Although it is written specifically for caring for a stroke survivor, the message transcends that particular condition. The wisdom within is meaningful for any caregiving situation. Continue reading
March 2016 Overture Online: Women’s History Month
Overture Online
March 2016
Cover Story:
Women’s History Month
Exploring the Important Role of Women in Labor History
Union Women United: Coalition of Labor Union Women
As the only national organization solely for women union members, CLUW creates connections between the feminist & labor movements
Building Sale Update
President Acosta reports on the latest news regarding the Union’s pending property sale & potential move
John Williams Receives Lifetime Contribution to Hollywood Award
Made In Hollywood Honors event honors renowned composer for works including L.A.-scored ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Lee Ritenour’s Six String Theory Competition Opens for Applications
Registration open through May 15
YOLA Harmony Project Goes Live at Super Bowl 50
Youth Orchestra Los Angeles performs with Coldplay during the big game’s halftime show
and more!
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March 2016 In Memoriam
Rudolph Eagan
Life Member. Piano
12/17/1925 – 2/7/2016
Survived by spouse & children
Jack W. Feierman
Life Member. Trumpet
11/3/1924 – 1/19/2016
Survived by spouse
Newly Reported:
Carol C. Hatch
Life Member. Marimba
4/11/1921 – 7/25/2015
Survived by son & family
Monica Lewis Lang
Life Member. Piano
5/5/1922 – 6/12/2015
Survived by son & family
Deborah R. Luboff
Life Member. Violin
2/24/1920 – 5/23/2015
Survived by children