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
Oscars 2016: Live @ the 88th Academy Awards
The 88th Academy Awards honoring outstanding film achievements of 2015 took place Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, live at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. Televised live on ABC and in more than 225 countries worldwide, the awards show drew 34 million viewers. Continue reading
Final Note: Jimmie Haskell
Jimmie Haskell with Jose Feliciano and the Pope at Yankee stadium, 2008.
Life Member. Composer
11/7/1926 – 2/4/2016
by Scottie Haskell, daughter
On Feb. 4, 2016, the music world lost an international treasure. World renowned music composer, arranger and conductor Jimmie Haskell passed away at his home in Laguna Niguel California. He was 89 years young.
Born Sheridan Pearlman in Brooklyn, New York on Nov. 7, 1926, Jimmie came to Los Angeles when he was just nine years old. He became an in-demand arranger and producer for the likes of Ricky Nelson, Bobby Darin, The Lettermen, The Grassroots, and many, many more. Continue reading
H&W Trusted Sources Provide Important Information Regarding the Zika Virus
One of the Fund’s carriers — Blue Shield — has circulated a notice to the Fund, as well as many other Union benefit plans, regarding the Zika Virus. The Notice provides important information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to those thinking about traveling to certain countries. As many of you travel outside of the United States for work, the Fund believes your access to this information is vital.
Below is that very important notice from Blue Shield: Continue reading
Low-Budget Music Workshop for Film, TV & Sound Recording
download pdfLearn the ins and outs of low-budget recording contracts, from start to finish! Continue reading
Book Review: ‘I Have Hundreds of Stories, Some of Them True’ by Russell Garcia
‘I Have Hundreds of Stories, Some of Them True’
Author: Russell Garcia
In a unique refreshing style, world-renowned composer/arranger/conductor Russell Garcia relates the stories of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood during his many years writing music for films and television in his posthumously released book, “I Have Hundreds of Stories, Some of Them True.”
His inimitable, delightful sense of humor comes through even when he’s winning World War II single-handed. This is a wonderful inspiring book by a legendary icon who spent some 70 years in the music business. As a young boy in school, he taught himself to play trumpet and organized his own little band. Fortunately, in high school, he had teachers who recognized his genius and encouraged him to write music. He later studied with Ernst Toch, Edmond Ross and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. His break came when he substituted for an ill colleague on a radio show. Subsequently, he went on to become a composer/arranger at NBC Studios for television, and his work can still be heard today on such shows as “The Twilight Zone,” “Laredo,” “Fame is the Name of the Game” and “Rawhide.” Continue reading