On the evening of Nov. 19, living legend Don Randi hosted a free concert and book signing in the Local 47 Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium.
His new book “You’re Heard These Hands,” co-authored by Karen “Nish” Nishimura, tells of his journey through the musical landscape of Southern California, from the “Wall of Sound” to the Wrecking Crew of studio musicians during the explosive pop music era of the 1960s and early 1970s, and other incredible stories. Continue reading
Legislators, Labor Community Call for Fair Treatment of Musicians
BURBANK, CA (DEC. 15, 2015) — More than 50 members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 47, Unite Here Local 11, and other unions and community supporters held a large demonstration Tuesday morning against the exploitation of musicians taking place on the Warner Bros. lot.
The group distributed leaflets objecting to the studio’s facilitation of non-union activity on its property. Warner Bros., signatory to the American Federation of Musicians, permitted a non-union “dark” date by Cinema Scoring, an employer with whom AFM Local 47 has a labor dispute. Continue reading
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| December 3, 2015
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President’s Report – December 2015
As 2015 comes to a close I thought it would be appropriate to review the first year of my administration, a little self-analysis if you will. We began the year embarking on a controversial, yet in my opinion overdue, review of our recording agreements. At the January Inaugural meeting the members voted to create a Task Force to review our Film & TV contracts, and to deliberate on whether or not a “buyout” agreement made sense for musicians in our Union. This question has consumed the AFM for many years and has been bandied about in membership meetings, on session breaks, on social media and on the blogs, but never has any administration been brave enough or dumb enough (or both) to formally pose this to the rank and file. After many months of research and discussion, the Task Force made its recommendations to the membership, but most importantly to our International. These recommendations can be found on our website in the members’ area. Continue reading
Dick Gabriel gave decades of service to musicians, working originally at Local 47, and then for many decades for the American Federation of Musicians.
His gifts included an encyclopedic knowledge of AFM contracts, electronic media history and people.
Perhaps his greatest strength was his lifelong commitment to keeping his door open to working musicians.
Overture Online
December 2015
Happy Holidays!
Democracy Wins for ‘Veep’ Musicians
Hit HBO series signs agreement with AFM Local 47
A New Line for the AFM
New Line Cinema signs AFM Basic Theatrical Motion Picture Agreement
Uan Rasey Memorial Scholarship for Trumpet
Young Musicians Foundation announces new scholarship in honor of esteemed trumpet player
H&W: Eligibility and Enrollment Reminders
Fund must receive your completed application prior to Dec. 8
and more!
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Professional Musicians, Local 47 and Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund
Fund must receive your completed application prior to Dec. 8
The Professional Musicians Local 47 and Employers’ Health & Welfare Fund (“Fund”) has determined eligibility for benefit coverage effective January 1, 2016. Important enrollment information has been mailed out by the Fund to all eligible members. If you don’t complete and return this information on a timely basis it could negatively affect your ability to enroll or qualify for coverage with the Fund. A delay in the submission of your enrollment form and co-premium may affect your coverage and benefits. Continue reading
Wilton Lewis Felder
Life Member. Saxophone
8/31/1940 – 9/27/2015
Survived by spouse
