Final Note: Jack Feierman

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Life Member. Trumpet
11/3/1924 – 1/19/2016

by Bob Alberti, Local 47 Life Member

Jack Feierman and I first met when we were both freelance studio musicians in the 1970s and often ended up on the same sessions. Our friendship was immediate and lasted through the years, even after I retired to Hilton Head, South Carolina. We often vacationed with Jack and his lovely wife Judith, on cruises from Alaska to the Caribbean, and during the 10 years I spent as pops conductor of the Hilton Head Symphony, whenever a strong lead trumpet player was needed I would arrange to have Jack flown out from Los Angeles to head up the brass section. Continue reading →

Congratulations 88th Annual Oscar nominees!

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Congratulations to all of the musicians, composers and music prep personnel who created the music on all of the following Oscar-nominated films scored here in Los Angeles!

THE BIG SHORT
5 nominations including Best Picture
Scored @ Conway

BRIDGE OF SPIES
6 nominations including Best Picture & Best Original Score: Thomas Newman
Scored @ Deep Sleep

CREED
1 nomination
Scored @ Warner Bros.

INSIDE OUT
2 nominations including Best Animated Feature Film
Scored @ Warner Bros.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
5 nominations including Best Original Score: John Williams
Scored @ Sony Studios

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON
1 nomination
Scored @ Mason Sound & Sony Studios

TRUMBO
1 nomination
Scored @ Warner Bros.

STAR WARS: The Orchestra Awakens

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by Linda A. Rapka

IN A GALAXY NOT SO FAR, FAR AWAY….

For the first time in the epic film saga’s history, the music for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was scored here in Los Angeles with AFM Local 47 musicians.

Composer John Williams with guest conductor Gustavo Dudamel during one of the scoring sessions for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at Sony Studios. Photo courtesy Don Williams

Composer John Williams with guest conductor Gustavo Dudamel during one of the scoring sessions for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at Sony Studios. Photo courtesy Don Foster

John Williams, a Life Member of the musicians union, composed the music once again for this seventh installment in the “Star Wars” franchise. He has written the music for every film in the series since its 1977 debut, but while previous films were scored at Abbey Road with the London Symphony Orchestra, “The Force Awakens” marks the first time a “Star Wars” score was recorded stateside.

“This experience of working on the latest ‘Star Wars’ in Los Angeles is probably the most momentous of scoring occasions in our long history of recording,” said Bruce Dukov, a violinist who has recorded on over 1,800 motion pictures over the past 30 years. “The main reason is that for 38 years of that franchise, all the music was recorded in London. For us to be involved in this venture now is nothing less than fantastic, and worthy of major historic notation.”

READ THE FULL STORY @ LISTEN-LA.COM

January 2016 Overture Online: STAR WARS – The Orchestra Awakens

Overture Online
January 2016

Cover Story:
STAR WARS – The Orchestra Awakens

Features:

The Time Is NOW! Ballots Due Feb. 1
Updates on the Mail Referendum to authorize the sale of the Vine Street property

Musicians Demonstrate Against Exploitation
Legislators and dozens of labor community supporters call for fair treatment of musicians

Player Conference Updates
Reports from RMALA, ROPA & TMA SoCal

CD Spotlight
‘Songs of Hope’ by Karolina Naziemiec

The Good Dinosaur
Mychael and Jeff Danna score Pixar’s latest film

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Winter 2016 Overture Magazine
Local 47 members will have now received the print magazine in the mail. These print issues contain additional news not found in the public Overture Online, such as Resolutions to amend the bylaws, member status updates, and other announcements. If you are a member in good standing and didn’t receive your print copy, email us or view it online by logging in to your member account at afm47.org.

Keeping Your Debit Card – and Your Credit Union Account – Secure

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After the Gig – Financial Tips From Your Credit Union

by Leanne Powers, Director of Marketing, Musicians’ Interguild Credit Union

credit cardsWe’re not a cash-less society, but for many of us, it’s getting very close. We’ve become so used to swiping plastic that it’s becoming difficult to imagine doing anything else, but that sense of normalcy also creates opportunities for thieves who would like to separate us from our hard-earned money. Continue reading →

Musicians Continue to Visit State Senators in Support of AB 1199

December 2015 saw the continuation of visits to the offices of local state senator offices by musicians to speak in favor of AB 1199, legislation that has the potential to bring thousands of music scoring jobs back to California.

The bill is currently in the Senate Governance & Finance Committee and will be picked up again in early 2016. Musicians are utilizing this time to gear up for visits to local state senate offices to voice their support of this important bill.

On Dec. 16 members met with Nathaniel Serslev, District Director for Sen. Janet Nguyen, in Garden Grove. Just before the Christmas holiday on the morning of Dec. 23, musicians visited the office of Sen. Mike Morrell to speak with District Director Nick Calero in Rancho Cucamonga.

Sign up for Local 47 Action Alerts to stay tuned to future senate visits and other actions that protect our jobs and our livelihood.

H&W: Six Great Reasons to Have Your Teeth Cleaned

A message from the Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund

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Need some motivation to visit the dentist for a teeth cleaning? Well, we have six great reasons for you to contact your dentist today to make an appointment for your next cleaning. Continue reading →

I-Park 2016 Music Composition/Sound Art

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Application Deadline: January 25, 2016

I-Park, located in rural East Haddam, CT, announces its 2016 multi-disciplinary artists-in-residence program. The program is open to composers and those working in the field of sound art/design/sculpture. Other creative disciplines represented: visual arts, architecture, moving image, creative writing and landscape/garden/ecological design. Self-directed residencies are being offered from May through November, 2016. Most residencies are 4-weeks in duration. International applicants are welcome. Continue reading →