“Home of the Pros”

Official Publication of the Detroit Federation of Musicians – Local 5, AFM, AFL-CIO

Volume 76, Number 3 3rd Quarter 2013 Looking Back, Moving Ahead ummertime and the living is easy....” “Hot time, sum- continued membership and support. We also thank all of Smer in the city, back of my neck gettin’ dirty and grit- those who contributed, planned, attended and worked at ty....” Whichever lyric strikes your fancy to inspire moods, our annual party and congratulate those who received 30- memories and feelings of the season, 50 and above status. One of the nicest “summer’s here and the time is right The Music Stand perks of being president of this Local is having the privilege of marking these for dancing in the streets.” Our mem- by bers will be out there providing the mu- George milestones with many of you that I have sic – whether it’s Gershwin, The Lovin’ Troia, Jr. played with and known most of my life. Spoonful or Martha Reeves, who by the Local 5 Many of you have told me you were way we will be honoring on September President honored that I presented these awards, 6 at the InAccord Awards. If you haven’t but the truth is, the honor is mine. Many already, please come out and hear our people perform at thanks to Ray Riggs for photographing the event. We can the many outdoor venues and festivals taking place all over email photos to you, or we can send you a printed copy. our metro area. Having been involved in many projects Congratulations again and “keep on keepin’ on”! myself, I would like to update you on all the events going DSO, MOT Season Finales on in Local 5. In this column, I will report on the 30-50 Our Detroit Symphony began its season finale with a Year Party and season-ending concerts. I would also like to Carnegie Hall appearance as part of the Spring for Mu- comment on a few Local 5 passings and chime in on the sic Festival. The orchestra performed two distinct pro- Local 5 budget-balancing discussion. grams Thursday and Friday nights, and also offered a pre- Thirty/Fifty-Year Party view performance in Detroit before leaving for New York, It is always a pleasure to thank all of our members for your continued on page 2

Links to What’s in This Issue Our Advertisers WindWords ...... 3 Comedy Corner ...... 22 These fine folks helped bring you this Member Survey ...... 5 Local 5 Support Line ...... 22 issue of Keynote . Your support will assure their continued advertising . About eBilling Notification ...... 5 Welcome, New Members . . . . . 23 Bugs Beddow ...... 28 Music Matters ...... 6 DFM Referral Gigs ...... 23 Dave Hunt Jazz ...... 7 Board Meeting Minutes ...... 8-12 Member Directory Changes . . . . 24-25 Johnny Rodriguez ...... 9 Obtaining a Membership Directory . . 12 Tempo Contributions ...... 24 Kim Hawes, Realtor ...... 25 MusiCares Dental Clinic Info . . . . 13 Closing Chord ...... 26 WSU Music Department ...... 11 30/50-Year Party Photos ...... 14-15 Classified Advertisement ...... 27 AFM National Locals Comparison . . 16 Warning to Vets ...... 27 Two New Local 5 Resolutions . . . . 17 MusiCares for Music People . . . . . 27 MOST IMPORTANT Labor Day Parade Info ...... 17 Detroit Musicians Fund Gifts . . . . 27 Semi-annual Local 5 Group Emails ...... 18-19 Calendar of Local 5 Events . . . . . 28 Membership Meeting Member Newsline ...... 20-21 30/50-Year Party Bonus Photos . . 28-29. Monday, October 21, 2013, 7 pm The Music Stand, continued from page 1 Keynote which I had a chance to take in. This for the first act. The performance was performance featured symphonies by so good I stayed until the very end. Editor George Troia, Jr . Charles Ives and Kurt Weill’s Seven The production was outstanding in Managing Editor Deadly Sins. every way. Bravo to our musicians in Susan Barna Ayoub The preview performance was the pit as well as those on stage. There Graphic Designer was not a weak voice in the cast and Virginia L . Hunt excellent; several of the reviews and Printed by program notes of the New York the staging and sets were world-class. Messenger Printing Service performance described the second Passings Published by movement of the Ives First Sympho- Detroit Federation of Musicians We note passings in the Keynote, but I ny as reminiscent of Dvorak’s “New Local 5, would like to share some thoughts on American Federation of Musicians World,” citing the English horn solo two this quarter as well as a correc- Keynote Ad Rates in the second movement. None of Full page $225 .00 tion from my last “Music Stand.” By them, however, mentioned how ex- 2/3 page $155 .00 now, most of you know of the pass- 1/2 page $120 .00 ceptionally it was played by our new ing of David Zauder, retired trum- 1/3 page $80 00. English hornist, Monica Fosnaugh, 1/4 page $60 00. pet player and personnel manager of whose gorgeous sound and interpre- 1/6 page $40 00. the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra. 1/8 page $30 00. tation were a real treat. Mentioning I had the pleasure of working with 25% discount to members gorgeous sounds, welcome to new All ads must be union compliant. Dave, as many of us did, on Dr. Leon- first trumpet, Hunter Eberly, who Call for rate card and full details . ard Smith’s project of recording all also was noticeably outstanding. Su- Materials deadlines: January 15, of the marches by John Philip Sousa. April 15, July 15, October 15 san Storm Large performed both David’s daughter, Karen Zauder Brass, Anna roles in Kurt Weill’s Seven Dead- LOCAL 5 Committees has written an excellent book about ly Sins with what I thought was quite Community Orchestra Committee: Dave and her relationship with him a refreshingly unique interpretation. Doug Bayne; Dennis Carter II; Michael entitled I Am a Standupster, published McGillivray; Michael McGowan It brought back personal memories DSO Negotiating Committee: by Standupster-Author House, which of performing this piece with Cleo Karl Pituch, chairman; Bryan Kennedy; tells both of their stories based on his Laine and her husband, John Dank- Peter McCaffrey; Robert Stiles; survival of the Holocaust and the im- Kenneth Thompkins worth, at the Music Hall years ago. portance of taking a stand. Dave joined DSO Orchestra Committee: Congratulations to the DSO Or- Laurence Liberson, chairman; Ethan Local 5 in 1955 and was a member chestra Negotiating Committee – Joe Allen; Bryan Kennedy; Dennis Nulty; until his death. He was also a member Robert Stiles Goldman, Hayden McCay, Craig of locals in Cleveland (4), New York Keynote Committee: Rifel, Karl Pituch and Marian Tenau David Denniston; Alonza McKenzie; City (802) and Denver (20-623). – for their hard work in bringing George Troia; Susan Barna Ayoub Violist David Schwartz (1916- Local 5 Development Committee: home a fully executed DSO agree- 2013) also passed. He joined Local 5 George Troia; Susan Barna Ayoub; ment! Arrangements are in process for David Denniston; Alonza McKenzie; in 1933 and remained a member un- the first printed version in six years. Paul Onachuk til his death, though he relocated to MOT Orchestra Committee: Our Michigan Opera Theater end- Southern California years ago, where Greg Near, chairman; Carrie Banfield, ed their season with a magnificent vice president; Bill King, treasurer; he was also a member of Local 47 version of Verdi’s Aida. I happened to Beth Kirton, ROPA delegate; Charlotte in Los Angeles. We will miss both of Merkerson, secretary; Andrew Pelletier, be downtown for three labor-related them, but are very proud of the legacy member at large; Robert Reed, union meetings, but thought I should at least steward and stature they gave us as members. attend the performance even if only continued on page 4 2 || Keynote || to present this very special event! AFM Convention AFM Local 5 by Susan Did you notice that this issue is a little “Home of the Pros” Barna Ayoub, later than usual? That’s because Presi- President Local 5 dent Troia, Alternate Delegate Mike George Troia, Jr ., ext . 1 Secretary- McGowan and I were attending the pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer Vice President 99th AFM Convention that took Douglas Cornelsen place in Las Vegas and just returned. It dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net elcome to this summer’s issue Secretary-Treasurer was a groundbreaking convention in Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 Wof the Keynote! Of course, this many respects. The triennial Conven- sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net is your primary source of Local 5 info. tion elects international officers, pass- Executive Board Robert Conway However, between issues, those of es legislation amending the bylaws David Denniston you for whom we do not have email Robert Lymperis that govern the AFM, and exercises Alonza McKenzie addresses do not receive the group oversight of just about everything, in- Paul N . Onachuk emails we send out to keep members cluding work dues, membership dues A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Gordon Stump up to date on a variety of topics, in- and rules that affect members and lo- Michael McGowan – Alternate cluding timely death announcements, cals. The overarching, positive themes President Emeritus Gordon Stump member illnesses, surgeries and con- of the need to organize, the need to Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus valescence, student concerto com- move forward and the need to help Byron X . Taylor petitions, audition announcements, Assistant to the President musicians know their own power Mary Johnstone, ext . 5 birthdays, political rallies, member were contagious. mary@detroitmusicians .net gigs, marches and fundraisers. Membership Administration On a personal note: I am a member Membership, ext . 6 & 0 Information from a few of these of the AFM Diversity Committee and local5@detroitmusicians .net email blasts that have been sent out helped co-chair a Women’s Caucus – DME Referral Agent Referral Agent, ext . 4 this year (such as that concerning the a first in many years. It was extremely pros@detroitmusicians .net illness and passing of former Local 5 well-attended and provided a forum Address & Telephone 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 member Larry Cunningham) can be for lively conversation about women’s Southfield, Michigan 48075 seen on pages 18–19. If you don’t get issues in the music workplace, in the 248 .569 .5400 Fax Numbers these updates but would like to, please union and as union officers. I hope General Office Fax: 248 .569 .4716 make sure we have a current email that we will follow up this first meet- President’s Office Fax: 248 .569 .1393 Website address for you. ing soon with an ongoing blog or dis- www .detroitmusicians .net The Social Event of the Season cussion forum. Please let me know if Hours you would like to be included. Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm This year’s 30/50-year party was a Holiday Closings Also, at each AFM Convention, huge success in many respects. Board New Year’s Day, M .L . King Day, there is a Memorial Service for for- Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, member Paul Onachuk ran a 50/50 Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, mer delegates who have passed away Columbus Day, Election Day, raffle. Between the raffle and dona- since the previous convention. One of Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, tions from the members, income from Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, those was Local 5 Secretary-Treasurer New Year’s Eve the party went over the top for the Emeritus Byron X. Taylor, whose All views and opinions expressed in first time. There was a profit of $625, name was read during the service and Keynote articles by non-elected mem- which will be applied to next year’s bers are those of the authors them- underscored by the Nevada Chamber selves and do not necessarily reflect party. Donations were made by more the opinions or policy of the Keynote Orchestra. staff or the Board of Directors of the than 100 members. Thank you for Detroit Federation of Musicians . your support, allowing us to continue continued on page 5 3rd Quarter 2013 || 3 || that want to contribute to the Local above their own per- The Music Stand, continued from page 2 sonal dues a place to donate. FOF and the amount on the Now, an apology: One former member, Jack Shelby, memo line of your check will work. Several members have was referred to in my last column as being late. I have been already asked to do just that. informed, however, that he is very much current, so in this 3. Our executive board is recommending an assessment case, I happily admit my error and apologize to him, his on its members, which has been advised by our accountant friends and family. When I called to apologize, I had a very for the last several years and was under consideration by the pleasant conversation with him and will be sending him previous administration. Currently, we are the 10th largest this Keynote. He was happy to hear from me and extends local in the AFM, but we rank 40th in what we charge his regards to all Local 5ers who remember him. He en- for annual dues. The assessment would be an additional joys his daily trips to Starbucks in a re- $10.00 a year in addition to the raise tirement community north of Tucson, in the per capita increase approved by Arizona, where I hope to visit him early the 99th AFM convention which is also next year. $10. This would raise our annual dues to The Buck Stops Here $170 annually or $5.00 more per quar- ter. The AFM International Executive This famous slogan was posted on a Board presented its intentions to use the sign that sat on the desk of President increase to fund member services and Harry S. Truman as reported by David move the AFM headquarters to a more McCullough in his excellent biogra- financially responsible situation, thus phy Truman. In a spirit of bipartisanship, moving the federation forward. Though I will also recommend Ike, An Ameri- this may seem like quite an increase, it is can Hero, by Michael Korda. From this far less than a very geographically close superb biography you will learn about President Troia is joined by Local local that comes to mind that is currently Eisenhower’s cross-country trip in the 5’s Joan Belgrave for the June 22 Walk to Freedom to commemo- at $245 and will go up $10 the first of 1920’s to survey the army’s readiness to rate the 50th anniversary of Dr . the year. trasverse the continent, which led to his Martin Luther King Jr .’s historic We believe that if we incorporate all support of the interstate system in the walk down Woodward Avenue . of the above, we could have a balanced 1950’s, thus explaining those signs along budget soon – hopefully by late 2014 or early 2015. the roads touting the Eisenhower Interstate System. Many In response to an anticipated question, “Easy for him musicians spend a lot of time on them, while getting to to say, what’s he doing about it?”, I would respond, “I do gigs across town as well as across the country. whatever I can.” For example, my son Adam and I par- One of our Local 5 problems is that we are not having ticipated in a cut-down-the-dead-tree day at Local 5 one enough bucks stop here; thus we have a budget shortfall Sunday last fall. Branches were extending over our parking this fiscal year. Despite all of our efforts to cut costs – and lot, putting cars and power lines in peril. Along with the we have – we are still coming up short. We are solvent for cleanup work of Reverend Anderson, we figured we saved the time being, but we need to take steps to ensure we will the local about $1,000. I also replaced broken tiles in all of be here in the future. Here are the steps we are proposing: the rest rooms at the Local 5 building for less than $100 in 1. We are reorganizing our officer healthcare policies. materials. In other words, if you have a talent and a money- We project this will save us quite a bit and help to restore saving idea, we would love to hear about it. a balanced budget. In closing, I will paraphrase what John F. Kennedy asked 2. One of our board members has suggested we develop us in his inaugural address, “Ask not what your union can a fund for direct use by the Local. This fund would be do for you, ask what you can do for your union!” called the Friends of Five (FOF). This will give members

4 || Keynote || Detroit Federation of Musicians WindWords, continued from page 3 Member Survey The Local 5 Referral Service To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer Just a reminder (as if you didn’t know): Local 5 has a re- or teacher, you must submit your information. The easi- ferral service – Detroit Musicians Entertainment. You can est way right now is to fill out the form below and email, log into the Private Area of our website (or call us) to in- snail-mail or fax it in. quire about applications to join the referral service. An- other, similar member benefit is the AFM booking agency Local 5 Member Survey known as AFM Entertainment. You can go to www.afm. (please print) org for more information. First/last name:______Critical Membership Meeting in October Email address:______As you see from the resolutions posted on page 17, your Website:______officers and executive board are asking you to approve an What do you want known about you as a musician? increase in membership dues. Local 5 has not raised its dues ______since the mid to late ’80s. During the past several months, ______we have carefully scrutinized income and expenses. We ______have been advised by our CPA Paul Walter (among oth- ______ers) that we have already cut our expenses to the bone and must focus on increasing revenue. What kinds of work might you be looking for? During this time, I have been researching the reports Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q that the AFM locals in the US (not Canada) provide an- Weddings q Parties q Receptions q nually to the US Labor Department. Some of that research Other______can be found on page 16. You will see that, in terms of I give private lessons on the following instruments: the number of members, Local 5 is #10. In terms of as- ______sets, we are #20. And, in terms of the amount charged for Clip and mail or fax this survey to Local 5 at: membership dues, we are in a 6-way tie for #40. Though Detroit Federation of Musicians raising membership dues is the last thing we want to do, it 20833 Southfield Road is clearly beyond time for an increase. Do plan to attend the Southfield, MI 48075 Semiannual Membership Meeting on Monday, October Fax: 248.569.1393 21, to listen, discuss and vote on this very important matter. Email: [email protected] Free MusiCares Dental Clinic The Detroit Federation of Musicians respects your right to privacy and will not sell or otherwise distribute this information to any third party.. Finally – once again MusiCares will foot the bill, and Local 5 will host, a Free Dental Clinic for musicians at Local 5 Headquarters on Tuesday, September 10. Please see the ad on page 13 for details about how and where to apply. Par- eBilling ticipating musicians do not have to be Local 5 members. Important Notice Do we tell you enough how much we appreciate Members who have not you?.....sba opted out of eBilling (the Local 5 email dues billing program) will no longer receive dues billings in the IMPORTANT REMINDER mail . Please contact Local 5 if you are unsure Please keep your life insurance beneficiary information up to of your options or would like to opt out of eBilling . date. Your heirs will love you for it.

3rd Quarter 2013 || 5 || Music Matters: Freelance Musician Etiquette 101 by Local 10-208 (Chicago) Member Bill Harrison

hose of us who attempt to make a living by play- you’re in a hurry, granted. State your intentions, otherwise Ting music without a steady gig often see ourselves you’ve started a game of phone derby and I, for one, hate as mavericks, flying under society’s radar – somewhat like that game. the cowboys of the Wild, Wild West but with instruments If you are leaving a message for a fellow musician do instead of six-shooters. But even in Buffalo Bill’s era there not say, “please give me a call – I’ve got a date I want to was a code of behavior that was more or less understood by check with you.” That is a waste of everyone’s time. Leave all those who wanted to be in the game. It may be a jungle the date, time, place, compensation, name of leader – all out there, but we don’t have to behave like savages. A little the pertinent info so your colleague can make an informed forethought and politeness can go a long way toward mak- decision and call you back with a real answer. ing our freelance lives a little more civilized. If you are on the receiving end, you must return the call as soon as possible, regardless of your availability. If you can The Telephone as a Tool do the gig, leave that message and ask for a confirmation Let’s talk about talking – on the phone, that is. (We’ll cover call and the contact info of the leader (if you don’t have it). texting and social media in a min- If you are not able to take the date, ute.) Nine times out of 10 when politeness dictates that you leave you call someone regarding a gig, If you’re in this business a hearty “oh, man, I wish I could you get their voice mail. This is “for the long haul, know do it, but I’m already booked and good. If you have work to get done, that people have please call me again” message. Ev- the last thing you want to do is get long memories. eryone appreciates an answer, yes into a conversation when all you or no. Don’t make the mistake of need to know, for example, is if the ” only responding if you’re open; that’s just rude. other person is available for a certain date. So while you wait for the beep, here a few helpful hints: Connecting via Social Media If you are hiring and the gig is more than a month away, In the last few years, more and more (but certainly not all) call the person you really want to hire for the gig. Then of us are getting in touch with one another via email, SMS hang up and wait for them to call back. If you need an an- (texting) or by using social media, Facebook primarily. All swer immediately, call them on their handy cell phone (I’m of these communication modes are great, with a caveat or sure they’ve left that number in their outgoing message). If two, and the same rules of courtesy apply. The caveats: they don’t call back within a reasonable amount of time (I 1. Be sure that the person you’re texting knows who you think 24 hours is sufficient), assume they are not interested are, or include your name in the message. Anonymous texts and move on. are creepy. If the gig is too soon for comfort and you feel the need 2. Know that many excellent, hip and happening mu- to make multiple calls, mention that in the message you sicians either do not have smart phones or for whatever leave. If you make a bunch of calls and wait for the first reason do not “do” texting. Just because you have what you lucky caller to get back to you without informing your think is someone’s mobile number does not mean it’s a sure colleagues, it gives them the impression that it really doesn’t bet that a text will get through. matter to you WHO you get to cover the gig. All you need 3. Not everyone checks their email frequently or lurks is a warm body, apparently ... a hunk of meat with a gui- on Facebook the way you might do either of those things. tar, say. It’s not a very genteel message to send. Sometimes So don’t assume that someone you’ve tried to reach elec- 6 || Keynote || tronically is ignoring you. A good old phone call is still the ing calls (one at a time – see phone etiquette rules above). surest way to know you’ve gotten your message across. When you find a good substitute, call the contractor and 4. On the receiving end, you should probably answer via leave your sub’s contact info and ask them to call back whatever method the person used to contact you in the and confirm that they have gotten your message. You can’t first place (unless they tell you otherwise). be too careful and everyone appreciates a freelancer who Subbing Out of a Gig treats them in a professional manner. Now let’s discuss the politics and ethics of subbing out of a Remember the Golden Rule job you’ve already accepted. This is a controversial subject. The Golden Rule applies here, folks. Communicate clearly, I know musicians who adhere to extreme positions on this: be polite, don’t be evasive or disingenuous. If you’re in this they either never, ever sub out of any job or they will sub business for the long haul, know that people have long out at the drop of a hat for a gig memories. A reputation can be that pays $10 more. Both strategies broken far too easily. Unless you’re are self-defeating. Communicate clearly, everyone’s first call in your town If your policy is never subbing be“ polite, don’t be evasive you cannot afford to be rude or out of a date to do something that or disingenuous. take anything for granted. We all is either much better paying, more ” know that it’s tough to make a liv- artistically satisfying, or as a means to further your career, ing playing music; it seems to me that we can at least try to then you are doing yourself a disservice. This business is dif- make things easier for one another. ficult enough, so why shoot yourself in the foot? It ought to be acceptable to any reasonable contractor for you to Bill Harrison is a freelance bassist, a proud member of AFM Lo- take advantage of a great opportunity that comes your way cal 10-208 and creator of the website PlayJazzNow.com. Article as long as you take care of biz. More on that in a moment. reprinted with permission from the March 2013 issue (Volume On the other hand, if you are the type of person who 73, No. 3) of Intermezzo, published by the Chicago Federation will get out of any gig for any reason at any time, you run of Musicians. the serious risk of getting a reputation for being unreliable. I have a short but memorable list of players I simply can’t WHAT THE PROS ARE SAYING... do business with for that reason. If you’re going to sub out, do it sparingly and for good reasons. “Love the book and have found it very useful in my private teaching. It is a great way to appreciate the rich If you do have to get out of a date, here’s the right way history of the bass in that very important musical period. to do it: First, call the person you are already committed to I also learned a lot from this book. Great work.” and ask them if you might be able to sub out. Tell the truth —Harvie S, professor of Jazz Bass and Jazz Ensemble, (i.e., have a good reason for asking) and offer to hire an Manhattan School of Music; award-winning composer, acceptable sub. If the contractor balks or you can’t replace arranger, bassist and producer “A fantastic book. It is similar to yourself on the original date with someone who passes my “Jazz Bass Book” – extremely muster with that person, then don’t sub out. Never leave well done. I will be recommend- someone high and dry; it is simply unethical. If you feel ing this one on my website.” that the leader is being unreasonable or unnecessarily stub- ­—John Goldsby, author of “The born, play the job anyway and file away that fact for next Jazz Bass Book: Technique and time. If you think you may run into that situation again Tradition” and columnist for “Bass Player” magazine with a particular contractor, make sure you are okay with that understanding or don’t accept the engagement. At amazon.com & bn.com. Assuming that you get the go-ahead from your employ- www.davehuntjazz.com er, get a short list of players that person likes and start mak- email: [email protected]

3rd Quarter 2013 || 7 || Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 4/16/13

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census order at 11:10 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well report. as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan In Old Business, the board continued a discussion begun at the pre- Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- vious meeting regarding a proposed budget for the new fiscal year. An bers David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Paul item that should have significant positive impact to the budget will Onachuk. be changes that will happen to the BCN and BCBS plans the union On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve currently provides to officers and offers to members for purchase. The the agenda, it was approved unanimously. union needs a minimum number of participants and employees on the On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Cornelsen, to approve current plans that it has now fallen below. S/T Ayoub plans to confer the minutes of the previous meeting as amended, they were approved with Local 5 member and AFM Symphonic Services Benefits Analyst unanimously. Joe Goldman as the process moves forward. President Troia handed out The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Tuesday, a survey done by his office, comparing the membership dues charged May 14 at 11:00 AM. by similar sized locals as ours. The Indianapolis local had to raise dues, President Troia asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of as well as cut out its life insurance policy. Mr Denniston volunteered the Boston Marathon bombing victims. to write an article in the upcoming Keynote that discusses the union’s President Troia gave the following report: tight finances. The DSO has removed the language encouraging audience cell In New Business, President Troia informed the board that Shelley phone taping and posting from the current season program. The nego- Asbury, referral agent and web designer for the union, would be leaving tiating committee is reviewing adding language to 8.8h. President Troia in order to spend more time with her music, pursuing her web design is encouraged that we have moved closer to the printing of the contract. studies and being a mom to 5 college and high school age kids. She had VP Cornelsen commented that he has heard positive feedback about returned to work in the office temporarily in May 2012 to help S/T the new chairman of the DSO board. Ayoub with the transition of administration at the local and one year Attorneys are reviewing for conflicts both the Detroit Jazz Festival later is moving on. The staff, board and officers wish her well. She has contract and a separate contract with Mack Avenue Records covering been training Mary Johnstone (front office and president assistant) to a ‘Best of’ CD. Though the ‘Best of’ compilation is usually made up of run the referral service Detroit Musicians Entertainment. Ms Johnstone the national artists, four string sections will be hired this year, making is doing a great job picking up on the additional duties. On motion by it more likely the Mack Avenue agreement will impact our members. Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Denniston, to approve hiring Ms John- President Troia will attend the DJF luncheon on April 23 at the DAC. stone as referral agent, it was approved unanimously. Mr McKenzie mentioned that he would be leading a Tribute to Dr Mr Denniston has been conferring on the new website with Ms Teddy Harris at the DJF and asked some questions about payment for Asbury and is willing to take over webmaster duties as an independent rehearsals. He also commented that he would be performing in a Mo- contractor. Though Local 5 has not often done so, it is not uncommon town Jazz Experience at the Seabreeze Festival in Florida later this throughout the AFM for board members to work in staff roles which week. require special skills that are needed by the local. On motion by Mr The Minnesota Orchestra remains locked out. The St Paul Cham- Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve paying Mr Den- ber Orchestra has reached a tentative agreement pending ratification. niston $12.00 per hour to be the local’s webmaster, it was approved Thank you to those who donated. The donation approved by the Local unanimously. 5 board has been sent. 12:50 pm Mr Onachuk left the meeting. President Troia donated to the James Tatum Foundation for the Arts, S/T Ayoub reported that the AFM had asked for copies of Local 5’s Inc and attended the program that took place last Sunday at Orchestra most recent Limited Pressing Agreements. These agreements are tied Hall. It was well attended and showcased a variety of music, including to the AFM’s Sound Recording Labor Agreement in various respects, dancers and singers. including term and pension contribution. This time there is also new Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- language covering non-Broadway, non-Tony eligible cast albums. After bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr updating the most recent version of the local agreements, she presented Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive the reports, they were them to the board for approval. On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded received unanimously. by Mr Denniston, to approve the successor Limited Pressing Agree- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr ments, they were approved unanimously. Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the reports, they were President Troia reported that SAG-AFTRA got an agreement ex- approved unanimously. tension passed, finalized after March 28th. Arguments are now happen- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards ing with regard to whether the extension has standing, since it occured reports. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Denniston, to past the date ‘Right to Work’ was passed. Many talk about repealing the approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. new Right to Work legislation, though it is said that it can’t be put to a Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications popular vote. Mr Denniston and VP Cornelsen commented that it will from Steven Fleck, Jocelyn McCrae and Kyle Tolstyka. On motion by take time for the damage from Right to Work to be apparent. VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to accept the applications, 1:08 pm On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, they were accepted unanimously. to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res-

8 || Keynote || 3rd Quarter 2013 || 9 || Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 5/14/13

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to immediately before the Convention, the Theater Musicians Association order at 11:11 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well Conference will take place immediately after – all in Las Vegas. Presi- as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan dent Troia asked the board to approve Mr McGowan to stay on for the Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- additional days for the TMA Conference. On motion by Mr Lymperis, bers David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Paul seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the request, it was approved Onachuk. unanimously. On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Denniston, to ap- Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mike Duggan stopped by Local 5 Friday, prove the agenda, it was approved unanimously. May 10, to solicit support from Local 5. He pledges to support the arts On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve in the city and feels they are very important to the revitalization of the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. Detroit. Members Ron English and Ralphe Armstrong are supporters. The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thurs- Very seldom does Local 5 endorse candidates for office. day, June 13 at 11:00 AM. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- President Troia gave the following report: bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr The DSO Cell Phone Grievance has been withdrawn by AFM In- Lymperis, seconded by Mr Denniston, to receive the reports, they were ternational President Ray Hair. The phrase “and obtrusive” has been received unanimously. added to the prior language in Section 8.8h and was voted on and ap- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr proved by the orchestra on May 7. Final printing arrangements for the Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the reports, they agreement are being made. President Troia attended the pre-Carnegie were approved unanimously. Hall Tour concert and was very impressed. As an aside, there was no Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge reference in the Carnegie Hall program to use of cell phones being Cards reports. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKen- allowed. zie, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Discussion The union has filed two grievances with the Michigan Opera The- took place regarding the local SAG-AFTRA office closing. ater on behalf of members Diane Bredesen and John Iatzko of the cello Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications section, both in regard to Article IX of the MOT contract. A first step from Joseph Wright, Jason Hefner, Charles Newsome IV and Alexan- meeting took place Monday, May 13, 2013. dros Sakarellos. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Ona- An agreement has been reached with the Detroit Jazz Festival. The chuk, to accept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. board has ratified the agreement per contract language. On motion Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- by Mr McKenzie, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to confirm the results ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census of the epoll ratifying the agreement, it was approved unanimously. If a report. CD compilation including Local 5 members appears after the festival, VP Cornelsen spoke about a proposal in Congress that would re- the union will go back to the table with festival management. President duce multi-employer pension benefits and suggested the AFM Con- Troia attended the DJF luncheon on April 23, at the DAC. It was well vention take up and oppose this very serious matter. attended by many local dignitaries, DJF staff, and Local 5 members. Under Old Business, the board continued discussion about the need The Minnesota Orchestra management has cancelled the remainder to raise revenue in order to balance the union’s budget. of the season. Both President Troia and VP Cornelsen talked about the Mr Denniston asked the members of the board to look at the Grand possible exodus of the Minnesota conductor, including the public letter Rapids Local 56 website for opinions on their approach to their referral he wrote to that effect. The St Paul Chamber Orchestra has ratified its service vis-a-vis the website. agreement. President Troia thanked those who donated. Mr Onachuk suggested the addition of a 50/50 raffle at the upcom- Arrangements have been made for Local 5’s Delegates to attend the ing 30/50-year party. The raffle will be added to the party. 99th Convention of the American Federation of Musicians in July. S/T President Troia mentioned the especially large donations from Ayoub has been named to the Organization and Legislation Commit- members to the party, including Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Mureddu and tee. President Troia has been named to the Law Committee. Members Robert Cook. of the board may attend if they wish, though they would not be able 1:38 PM On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to participate in voting. The Mid America Conference will take place to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 6/13/13 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Minnesota Symphony Musicians. S/T Ayoub mentioned a blog (shared order at 11:10 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as by Local 5 member Larry Hutchinson on Facebook) called songofthe- Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- lark.wordpress.com that gave a summary of recent symphony orchestra na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members developments, using the Minnesota management’s term “market reset” Robert Conway, David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKen- for the worst case scenarios. President Troia reported that AFM Presi- zie and Paul Onachuk. dent Ray Hair gave a speech before a San Francisco Symphony concert On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve that was a fundraiser for the Minnesota musicians. On motion by Mr the agenda, it was approved unanimously. Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the minutes of the Discussion was held on the lack of public outcry in support of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously.

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The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thurs- The AFL-CIO will participate in the Walk to Freedom, an event day, July 11 at 11:00 AM. that will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at 9:00 AM from Mack President Troia gave the following report: and Woodward to Hart Plaza, and will commemorate the walk made by A final version of the DSO 2010-2014 contract has been executed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 50 years ago. The walk is supported by the and arrangements are being made for printing and distribution. Side NAACP and the UAW-Ford, along with a number of other organiza- letters will be printed as part of the contract for the first time. The or- tions, including the Metro AFL-CIO. The union will send out a group chestra has decided to hold an e-vote to elect the negotiating commit- email, informing the members of final details. tee for the next contract. Also, a tentative agreement is being finalized Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- with Kid Rock. It has been agreed that, if a DVD is released, a B-4 re- bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. She also reported port form will be filed and appropriate payment will be made. Thus, the that a problematic tenant has been served court papers to quit. Discus- AFM has agreed to withdraw the grievance. The arbitration scheduled sion was held about online resources for tenant searches. The board also for late June will not take place. Finally, the orchestra ended the season discussed the recent purchase of a new central air conditioning unit, to with rave reviews for its Carnegie Hall Concerts. replace a 10-year old unit that recently stopped working. On motion by Regarding MOT, the grievance filed on behalf of Diane Brede- Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to receive the reports, they sen has been withdrawn at the request of the grievant. The grievance Executive Board minutes continued on page 12 filed on behalf of John Iatzko is still active. President Troia attended the MOT production of Aida, which was a world-class production in every way. President Troia thanked the members of the board for attending the Keynote is your newsletter, now 30/50-year party. There were many compliments from the attendees. The party income was $4,102 (including $200 from the raffle con- available in COLOR via email and at ceived and run by Mr Onachuk). With expenses having been at $3,477, the party actually made $625, which will be applied to next year’s event. www.detroitmusicians.net. Attendance was 180. We value your input and welcome your The Michigan Jazz Festival 2013 will take place on Sunday, July 21, articles and ideas . Contact us at at Schoolcraft College from noon to 10 PM and will feature 24 groups, including five big bands, and employing 150 musicians. The work dues 248 .569 .5400, ext . 0 . from the 2012 festival were just recently received by the union. 3rd Quarter 2013 || 11 || 6/13/13 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 11 AFM locals’ labor-management filings for the purpose of creating a comparative document, allowing the board to get a picture of how Lo- were received unanimously. cal 5 stacks up financially with them. From the standpoint of the num- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by VP ber of members, Local 5 ranks #10. (Canadian locals were not included Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the reports, they were in this study because their information was not as readily available.) A approved unanimously. comparison reveals that the officers’ salaries are modest – at most in line Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge with similar size locals. Membership dues are a bargain – comparatively Cards reports. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKen- quite low. Raises to membership dues in recent years were per capita zie, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Discussion increases imposed by the AFM; Local 5 itself has not actually raised took place regarding the fact that the local SAG-AFTRA office will membership dues since the mid-1980s. Expenses have been held down; be closing. general revenue needs to be higher. After much debate and an informal Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of a New Member Application vote, the board is moving in the direction of asking the membership from Michael Steiger. On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr for a $10 assessment that would occur two years in a row. The exact Lymperis, to accept the application, it was accepted unanimously. amount would be revisited after the upcoming AFM Convention. [The Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- board poll resulted in a majority favoring a $10 assessment that would tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. occur two years in a row. The breakdown: 4 voted $10, 3 voted $20; 5 On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to confirm voted for a two-year assessment, 2 voted one-year assessment; one ab- the results of a board e-poll regarding use through the summer of a spe- stention on any assessment.] Another item revealed to be comparatively cial live reading scale for Classical Revolution Detroit, it was confirmed low by S/T Ayoub’s research is the local’s assets (including fixed assets unanimously. Local 5 member Richard Robinson, leader of CRD, was such as the building). An assessment would help rebuild the war chest very appreciative. to be used against right-to-work and other anti-union forces. No for- On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve mal motion was made on the issue of recommending an assessment to a special membership dues refund request, it was approved unanimously. the membership. A list of the membership dues charged by other AFM President Troia shared the thank you note he received from the locals will be posted in the Keynote. Minnesota Orchestra Musicians for the donation to them by Local 5. Mr Lymperis put forth the idea of inviting donations from the The sister of Martha Reeves requested a special certificate of recogni- membership on an ongoing basis to help balance the budget. The board tion for her from the union, which President Troia created and showed will continue to develop this special fund idea. to the board. Mr McKenzie announced that the certificate would be A new committee, informally titled the Development Committee, part of an event titled Legacy of Excellence, which is an In Accord was formed to take various board ideas to the action level. These ideas presentation that also features their Interlochen Scholarship winners. include putting together a new promotional packet for the union and VP Cornelsen thanked Mr Onachuk for putting forward the idea Detroit Musicians Entertainment that would target venues, wedding of including a raffle in the party and for its implementation. Mr Cor- planners and other potential purchasers. Also, this committee would be- nelsen also asked whether there was any progress on anti-right to work gin the work of developing a series of workshops for members, as well legislation. President Troia responded not at this time. Mr Denniston as for recruiting future members. And, the committee will begin work expressed his hope that a number of issues, including Right to Work, on organizing clubs and will ask for help from Ralphe Armstrong. The environmental concerns within our region, and the possible demise committee is made up of President Troia, S/T Ayoub, Mr Denniston, of area school districts including the Pontiac district, might persuade Mr McKenzie and Mr Onachuk. voters to support labor friendly candidates in the next election cycle. 3:39 PM On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, The board engaged in lengthy discussion about the union’s finances. adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. President Troia thanked S/T Ayoub for her extensive research of other

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3rd Quarter 2013 || 13 || The Great 30/50-Year Party of 2013

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14 || Keynote || The Great 30/50-Year Party of 2013

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3rd Quarter 2013 || 15 || Comparison of AFM Locals on the Basis of Number of Members, Assets, and Member Dues

LOCAL # MEMBERS LOCAL ASSETS LOCAL MEMBER DUES 802 New York City 7800 802 New York City $9,559,164 257 Nashville, TN $230 47 Los Angeles 7388 76-493 Seattle, WA $5,093,071 153 San Jose $230 257 Nashville 2369 47 Los Angeles $4,197,144 802 New York City $210 10-208 Chicago 2281 9-535 Boston $3,299,990 12 Sacramento $205 161-710 Wash., DC 1655 10-208 Chicago $3,066,948 10-208 Chicago $202 9-535 Boston 1585 6 San Francisco $2,120,026 6 San Francisco $200 6 San Francisco 1540 161-710 Wash., DC $2,004,493 677 Honolulu $200 72-147 Dallas/Fort Worth 1462 1 Cincinnati $1,389,312 353 Long Beach $199 30-73 St Paul/Minneapolis 1296 257 Nashville $1,256,954 433 Austin,TX $197 5 DETROIT FYE 2012 958 677 Honolulu $1,098,178 76-493 Seattle, WA $192 5 DETROIT FYE 2013 921 174-496 New Orleans $966,380 47 Los Angeles $190 65-699 Houston 921 65-699 Houston $932,082 77 Philadelphia $190 148-462 Atlanta 871 60-471 Pittsburgh $825,726 15-286 Toledo $190 7 Orange Cty 780 148-462 Atlanta $756,083 38-398 Larchmont, NY $185 77 Philadelphia 768 369 Las Vegas $680,671 297 Witchita, KS $184 2-197 St Louis 745 7 Orange Cty $638,448 18 Duluth, MN $180 60-471 Pittsburgh 699 325 San Diego $613,866 7 Orange Cty $177 389 Orlando 681 4 Cleveland $576,659 8 Milwaukee, WI $177 16-284 West Orange, NJ 680 20 Denver $554,004 99 Portland, OR $168 20 Denver 665 5 DETROIT FYE 2012 $547,909 103 Columbus, OH $168 1 Cincinnati 642 5 DETROIT FYE 2013 $506,524 9-535 Boston, MA $167 92 Buffalo 617 2-197 St Louis $505,024 655 Miami $166 400 Hartford/New Haven 614 16-284 West Orange, NJ $480,048 161-710 Washington DC $162 4 Cleveland 610 3 Indianapolis $471,028 2-197 St Louis $162 40-543 Baltimore 589 78 Syracuse, NY $460,410 369 Las Vegas $160 369 Las Vegas 575 72-147 Dallas/Ft Worth $372,155 30-73 St Paul/Minneapolis $160 99 Portland, OR 565 77 Philadelphia $347,543 586 Phoenix $160 3 Indianapolis 561 99 Portland, OR $291,750 198-457 Providence, RI $160 325 San Diego 540 30-73 St Paul/Minn, $235,618 40-543 Baltimore $160 174-496 New Orleans, 514 123 Richmond, VA $211,540 204-373 Edison, NJ $160 34-627 Kansas City 470 308 Santa Barbara $209,488 325 San Diego $158 78 Syracuse, NY 453 362-691 Huntington, WV $191,387 174-496 New Orleans, LA $156 153 San Jose 422 111 Canton, OH $174,088 20 Denver $154 76-493 Seattle, WA 418 171 Springfield, MA $162,253 400 Hartford New Haven $154 198-457 Providence,RI 382 400 Hartford/New Haven $161,148 542 Flint $154 8 Milwaukee, WI 370 66 Rochester, NY $156,988 341 Norristown, PA $153 103 Columbus, OH 369 21 Wilmington, DE $149,877 111 Canton, OH $152 56 Grand Rapids 362 56 Grand Rapids $144,359 256-733 Birmingham, AL $152 135-211 Reading, PA 360 136 Charleston, WV $138,834 784 Pontiac, MI $152 655 Miami 348 62 Trenton, NJ $135,463 65-699 Houston $150 12 Sacramento 346 586 Phoenix $130,623 60-471 Pittsburgh $150 586 Phoenix 341 285-403 New London, CT $119,969 4 Cleveland $150 677 Honolulu 327 555 San Juan, PR $117,971 5 DETROIT FYE 2012 $150 14 Albany 322 26 Peoria, IL $116,252 5 DETROIT FYE 2013 $150 66 Rochester, NY 306 655 Miami $112,008 3 Indianapolis $150 70-558 Omaha, NE 305 618 Albuquerque, NM $109,694 116 Shreveport, LA $150 11-637 Louisville, KY 300 34-627 Kansas City $108,367 56 Grand Rapids $148 171 Springfield, MA 290 103 Columbus, OH $107,531 375-703 Oklahoma City, OK $148 433 Austin,TX 261 12 Sacramento $103,087 625 Ann Arbor $147 62 Trenton, NJ 260 151 Elizabeth, NJ $102,686 189 Stockton, CA $146

16 || Keynote || Resolutions to Be Considered at Semi-annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 21, 2013

Resolution 1 Resolution 2 Article II-Membership Article IX-Assessments Musicians belonging to the American Federation often Section 1. When it becomes necessary to tax the mem- relocate during their careers. Reasons for relocation may bers by assessment there shall be at least five (5) days’ notice range from employment opportunities and family obliga- given to each member of the Local of the time and place tions to retirement, to name just a few. of the meeting for the purpose of it.... The Detroit Federation of Musicians rewards long-term Whereas the Detroit Federation of Musicians has been membership in the Local by marking a member’s thirtieth able to financially survive into the second decade of a new anniversary with the status of being referred to as a thirty millennium despite the economic collapse resulting in the year member. Included in this recognition is the presenta- “Great Recession,”, tion of a gold membership card. Whereas declining work opportunities and the passing Whereas a member may move to and from various lo- of older members is resulting in declining membership of cals during his/her career and still maintain membership the local, and in the American Federation of Musicians in good standing, Whereas a period of declining work and a major work and stoppage by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra resulted in a Whereas a member may have kept consecutive mem- decline of revenue from work dues, and bership in good standing in the AFM, Whereas, though other than increases in per capita taxes Thus be it resolved that Article II-Membership, Section that have been mandated by the AFM, Local 5 membership 2(a) be amended to read, dues have not been increased since the 1980’s, and Any member of the Detroit Federation of Musicians, Whereas expenses have been cut deeply though re- Local 5 who has continuously remained in good standing sponsibly, cuts themselves have not been sufficient to bal- in the local or any other local and the American Fed- ance the budget, and eration of Musicians for thirty (30) consecutive years, Whereas a budget deficit still remains after these mea- shall be known as a Thirty-Year Member. sures, Respectfully submitted, Thus be it resolved that a temporary Assessment be im- Detroit Federation of Musicians Executive Board posed of the General membership in accordance with Ar- ticle IX of ten (10) dollars for the calendar years of 2014 and 2015 and the assessment will appear as an addition to Marching for a Super Cause each member’s annual dues statement for those years. Respectfully submitted, Don’t forget to join us at the annual Labor Day Parade. Detroit Federation of Musicians Executive Board The parade steps off at 9 am from the corner of Michigan and Trumbull and marches to Hart Plaza. Please meet us no later than 8:30 am. We have extra LetLet Your Your Voice Voice Be Be Heard Heard These resolutions and other issues that are critical to Local 5 T-shirts for those who don’t already have Local 5 members will be on the agenda at the Semi- them. Members can stop by Local 5 Headquarters to annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 21, pick up a shirt and picket sign. At this time, we are in 2013, at 7 pm in the Local 5 Hospitality Room. All Unit 3 with SAG-AFTRA. members are urged to attend and participate.

3rd Quarter 2013 || 17 || Local 5 Group Emails

This is a sampling of the kinds of emails sent to members by Local 5 whenever there’s important news to get out in a timely fashion. If you don’t want to miss out, simply request that your email address be added to the list of recipients. May 17, 2013: Local 5 News Updates Below see news pertaining to: am pleased to inform you that the Detroit Symphony 1. Jim Ruffner Jazz Celebration Orchestra will be paying tribute to the life and career 2. Viola Audition Announcement of my beloved Alvin during their Season Finale perfor- 3. DSO Remembrance of Alvin Score mance. The concert will feature the great pianist, André 4. Sound Recording Special Payments Fund Watts, along with Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. In 5. bugs Beddow band Announcement addition, a special piece will be performed as a memo- 1. Shared with us by Local 5 bassist Marion Hayden: Jim rial in remembrance of Al. This performance will take Ruffner passed away this week. He and his wife Trenna place at 8:00 pm on June 1 at Orchestra Hall and tickets have been huge supporters of jazz here in the Detroit are available for purchase at dso.org. I hope you can join area, sponsoring a jazz series in both Grosse Pte and De- me for this special night of symphonic music, to which troit, out of their own pockets. Attached is a flyer for the Al dedicated his life, played by the talented musicians, Jim Ruffner Jazz Celebration to take place this Sunday, who meant so very much to him. P.S. Tax-deductible May 19 at Jefferson Ave Presbyterian Church. [Color donations made out to the ‘Detroit Musicians Fund’ in flyer was attached.] Alvin’s memory are gratefully accepted at the Detroit Federation of Musicians, 20833 Southfield Rd, Suite 2. Shared with us by DSO violist Cathy Compton from 103, Southfield, MI 48075. Paul Frankenfeld, President of AFM Local 1, Cincinnati: “Because of a late season retirement and a new vacancy 4. From the Recording Musicians Association: “The in another section, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Sound Recording Special Payments Fund (SRSPF) has has planned an audition for a temporary Viola Section just mailed a 7.8 million dollar special distribution to position to be held 13 June 2013. The section is current- thousands of recording musicians in the United States ly short four players, or one third of its normal comple- and Canada. This is a result of an agreement reached by ment of twelve. Because of the short time since the de- the AFM with the record labels over past due amounts cision was made last week, there was no time to submit from 2002-2011. Significantly, this distribution is being an audition advertisement to the International Musician. made to musicians based on their eligibility during each The audition is open to any qualified applicants, and of those years, not just to musicians currently eligible for details may be found on the web site at cincinnatisym- distributions. RMA is pleased to report that the settle- phony.org. On the home page, there is a drop-down ment with the record industry also includes a substantial box that is marked “about us” on the far right side. By payment of 2.7 million to the Music Performance Trust placing the browser on this box, there is a drop-down Fund. You are encouraged to visit the SRSPF website, for “careers” that contains details and the repertoire list. sound-recording.org. There you will find a link (Mon- Where customarily Local 1 would not approve a late ey Owed Musicians) that lists musicians entitled to this audition on such short notice, the desire to maintain a special distribution whom the Fund has been unable to minimum number of players during the current agree- locate. Since you may know some of them, we encour- ment has superseded the usual sixty days notice in an IM age you to review the list and to inform any you may advertisement. Please feel free to share this. [Attached know that the Fund has a special distribution for them. were the announcement and repertoire list.] 5. The bugs Beddow band is No.1 on ReverbNation 3. Shared with us by Local 5 violinist Cathy Score: “I R&B/Soul charts for Detroit!!

18 || Keynote || Local 5 Group Emails, continued May 21, 2013: Photos for Local 5’s Website We hope that everyone has noticed the ongoing improve- photo unusable. We apologize if this is the case with your ments to the Local 5 website. It has undergone some sig- photo. Please don’t be offended if your photo isn’t included nificant upgrades and work continues every day. – it may simply not work in this slideshow for the afore- We would like the new site to not only represent and mentioned reasons. promote our members, but to also remind the public that If you have any high quality digital photos you would unions are people – by literally showing the faces of Local like to submit for use on the front page, please make sure 5. that all parties in the photo approve of their use and for- We would very much like to include high quality digital ward them as an email attachment to me. photos of our members (those in good standing) on our It would also be helpful to have the names of the person front page. These photos can be headshots, group photos, or persons in the photo included in the email as well as the or photos from performances, sessions etc. The only re- group name. By the way, these photos need not be con- quirement is that they be of a high quality and that we have temporary! We would be delighted to include some his- the permission (of all parties) to use and edit the photos torical photos as well. Just be sure there are no copyright as needed (to optimize them for viewing on the website). issues governing their use. These photos will be changed (and added to) periodically Please email all photos to webmaster@detroitmusicians. to give everyone a chance. net. Please understand that when digital photos undergo Thank you in advance for your submissions and for your editing for viewing in a slideshow where the dimensions support of this project! of each photo must be the same (this includes reducing the size and possibly cropping), they occasionally lose too Sincerely, much quality; the resolution may become too low or crop- David Denniston ping some photos to the required dimensions may cut out Local 5 Board Member & Webmaster too much of the intended subject thereby rendering the [email protected]

May 31, 2013: Local 5 News Update The AFM will soon be sending out a survey to the mem- This initiative is spurred by the AFL-CIO Diversity guide- bership via email and the International Musician, intended lines, which were adopted at the 2010 AFM Convention. as a followup to the survey that was sent to local officers Please be on the lookout for this survey and respond to it and staff in 2011. Both surveys were initially developed to at your earliest convenience. discover to what extent officers, staff and other leadership Thanks!! positions reflect the membership of the AFM and its locals.

June 28, 2013: Local 5 Member News: Lawrence Cunningham 1938-2013 Local 5 Member Flo Robbins Paterni contacted the union 48334. to report that Larry passed away this morning. A memo- Flo adds that, in addition to being a musician, Larry was rial will take place on Monday, July 1st at 12:00 noon at a retired Detroit Public Schools teacher and her mentor. Ginopolis’ Bar-B-Q Smokehouse at 27815 Middlebelt, Please keep Larry’s wife (and Local 5 member) Virginia North of West Twelve Mile Road, in Farmington Hills, MI in your thoughts and prayers. 3rd Quarter 2013 || 19 || Member Newsline

Local 5 Member Phil Grameno shared a letter he re- July 13, 2013 ceived from another member – Jimmy Wilkins. As Phil Hey, Phil, said in his accompanying note, “Dear Sue, Jim- It was good hearing from you and receiv- my Wilkins at 92 years old has a full-band ing all the latest news from Detroit. So many complement of Las Vegas top musicians of my fellow musicians are no longer arund playing his great library once a month at both there and here. Well, I am still holding the E-String Club. In his retirement, he no my own, having celebrated my 92nd birthday longer plays his trombone, but continues to back in May. revel as an exemplary Band Leader. Jimmy My band is performing once a month at served many years as a member of the Execu- a small bar & grill, and the band is really tive Board. I had the fun and pleasure of sit- cooking. We have a great apprediative audi- ting across from him at the big table a number ence and the musicians are fantastic. They of those years. I’m sure our members – both all show me a lot of respect, and they just young and old – would be interested to hear love playing my library.... from Jimmy (before he turns 93). Give regards to all and good health to you. Keep the Faith, Phil” Jimmy Wilkins

Let’s Hear it for Local 5’s New 30/50 (and More) Honorees 30-Year Members 50-Year Members Glenn Andersen William Beger Jr Brian Bowman Linda Borushko James Chaney James Cohen Nadine Deleury McKay Robert Mertz George Dunn Anthony Rossi Christa Grix Robert Snyder Jeffrey Halsey Alan Tedrick A recent issue of Crain’s Detroit published its Salute to En- Connie Hutchinson 70-Year Members trepreneurs 2013 – naming Local 5’s Rick Robinson and Vaughn Klugh Grace Banks his CutTime Productions LLC Social Entrepreneur of the Debra Lonergan Annette Burtner Year. Congrats, Rick! Priscilla Marino David Fletcher Glenn Moon Robert Lymperis We want to hear your news, too. Joseph Mussin Michael Mainguth Simply contact Sue Barna Ayoub. You Naima Shambourguer Eugenia Staszewski don’t have to write a thing, but Eric Shea 75-Year Members anything you do write would be Charles Shermetaro Mary Bartlett Ronald Strnad gratefully appreciated. Alfred Gwillim Marjorie Ross

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Margaret Keeler, daughter of long-tome member Sam Fanfalone of the Great Depression. This was also an incredible time submitted the following little bio: in musical history. He learned clarinet, saxophone and bass so he could play along with the big band sound. He tells Samuel Fanfalone was born on June 18, 1913, in De- stories of setting up gigs at great places such as the Vanity troit to Cristopho Fanfalone and Francesca Scalabrino Ballroom and going to others around the Detroit area. He from Sicily. His baptismal name is Savior, but always used saw some of the great jazz musicians and big bands. He has the name of Samuel. His siblings were Mary, Vincent and been a proud member of the Detroit Federation of Musi- Barbara. cians for 68 years. As a child of immigrants Congratulations, He traveled to Califor- in the early part of the 20th Sam Fanfalone, on Your nia when he was age 18 in century, he learned from an a caravan of 18 Plymouth early age about hard work. 100th Birthday cars. He stayed there sev- His parents were deter- eral months. Eventually, he mined to keep their sons off returned to Michigan and the street and to take advan- looked for work, ultimately tage of the opportunities af- finding work in Columbus, forded to them in their ad- Ohio. opted homeland. Francesca He enlisted in the U.S. nurtured her sons in the arts. Navy in 1942. He trained Samuel was enrolled in the in New York as an airplane Detroit Institute of Musical mechanic and eventually Art. based in Virginia Beach, VA. He was fortunate to have He met and married Peggy received violin lessons from (Mary Margaret) Duggan. Ilya Schkolnik, who also Their first child was born in held the position of con- 1944. certmaster from the 1919- With Samuel’s musical Sam Fanfalone (left) is greeted at this year’s 30/50 Party by 20 concert season through background, he played mu- Local 5 member Greg Knas . the 1943-44 concert season sic during the war and con- with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Violin lessons were tinued to play after. As he and Peggy raised nine children given in exchange for Francesca’s hard work in laundering in Allen Park, he continued to play music 1–3 nights per and ironing Mr. Schkolnik’s formal orchestra clothiwng. week in addition to working at Ford Motor Company. Samuel remembers carrying his violin and a basket full of Peggy and Samuel shared 60 rich years of marriage and cleaned, starched and folded clothing through the streets family life before she passed in 2003. and on the trolley cars of Detroit to get to his weekly les- On June 18, 2013, Samuel turned 100. He continues to sons. play music. He still picks up and plays his clarinet and oc- Vincent also learned music and became a very accom- casionally his saxophone. One of his greatest pleasures is to plished clarinet and saxophone musician. Vincent was mar- listen to the songs of the big band and swing era and sing ried to Lena, Mary was married to Frank and Barbara was along. His children and grandchildren have had the good married to Vito and later to Harry. fortune to share time and stories with Samuel through his Samuel graduated from high school in 1931 in the midst golden years. He is one of a kind.

3rd Quarter 2013 || 21 || — Comedy Local 5 Support Line Corner — The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musicians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements.The groups and individual players likewise comply Al Marco was with the Local 5 policy by filing contracts, steward reports and work dues. Please playing the support all of them in return. piano softly one night in a CLUB/SINGLE ENGAGEMENTS downtown Bugs Beddow Band club . In walks an elephant Aug. 23: Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen Café (St. Clair Shores); 586.498.3000; who goes over bugsbeddow.com to him, and Aug. 31: Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen Café (St. Clair Shores); 586.498.3000; suddenly the bugsbeddow.com elephant starts to cry . “There, there,” says Al . “Do you recognize the song?” Detroit Jazz Festival “No, no,” says the elephant . “I Aug. 30–Sept. 2: Hart Plaza & Campus Martius Park, 313.447.1248; de- recognize the white keys .” troitjazzfest.com

A new study found that women think OPERA AND men holding a guitar are more THEATER PERFORMANCES attractive, even if they’re not playing it . Sept. 24–Oct. 6: Fisher Theatre, Miss Saigon; 800.745.3000; In a related story, guys with an broadwayindetroit.com accordion will die alone . Oct. 12: Detroit Opera House, Opera Ball; 800.982.2787; One guideline applies to fat and thin michiganopera.org musicians alike: If you’re thin, don’t eat ORCHESTRAL & OTHER fast . If you’re fat, don’t eat . Fast . CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES In Italy, Bob Dylan had an audience Thursdays at noon through Aug. 29: Classical Revolution Detroit @ with, and sang for, the Pope . The Pope New Center Park; 313.680.8104; cuttiime.com said later, “I speak eight different Sept. 15: Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, “Re-Imagine, Reuse, languages, and I still have no idea what he was saying .” Recycle,” featuring Marcus Schoon, bassoon; 248.559.2095; detroitchamberwinds.org A jazz musician is someone that puts a Oct. 4: Dearborn Symphony, “Offenbach, Schubert, Tchaikovsky”; $5,000 horn in a $500 car and drives 50 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org miles for a $5 gig . Oct. 4, 5 & 6: Detroit Symphony, “Rimsky-Korsakov/Sheng/Ravel”; Q: How can you tell when a soprano is 313.576.5111; dso.org at the front door? Oct. 12: Livonia Symphony, “Movie Classics and More”; 734.421.1111; A: She doesn’t come in and she can’t livoniasymphony.org find her key . Oct. 13: Warren Symphony, “Poignancy and Charm,” featuring Q: What’s the difference between a Jeffery Zook, flute, and Kerstin Allvin, harp; 586.754.2950; tenor sax player and a macaw? warrensymphony.com A: One is loud, obnoxious and noisy, Oct. 26: Michigan Philharmonic, “The Phantom, a Witch and a King,” and the other is a bird . including “Ghostbusters” by Local 5 member Ray Parker, Jr.; Q: What’s the difference between a 734.451.2112; michiganphil.org baritone sax and a vacuum cleaner? A: The vibrato . Our “Comedy Corner” editor is “Music should strike fire from the heart of man, Joe Podorsek . If you have a comedy item you would like to submit for and bring tears from the eyes of woman.” consideration, please email Joe at –Ludwig van Beethoven basso@aol com. .

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Jacob Benjamin Bass says, “I grew up surrounded by a sembles and jazz combos. In addition, I am the Educational musical family, first picking it up by ear and learning all Coordinator for the Detroit Jazz Festival, which includes my instruments before the age of 10. It wasn’t until col- teaching at various Detroit Public Schools as well as plan- lege when I learned how to read and perform music. I ning educational initiatives and events for the festival.” He graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2012 with is currently seeking work with theatre or jazz groups. a BA degree in music with a concentration in composi- Andra Padricelli is a member of the Dayton Philhar- tion. Aside from composing, I have been producing music monic Orchestra. since 2004 as well as engineering with a background in Pro David Saltzman is a member of the Toledo Symphony Tools. I work with Sean Forbes. “ Orchestra. Jason Cassell reports that he began playing professionally Zachary Shipps plays the piano and drums, and works in 1994. “I have performed with national touring acts, or- with the synthesizers and computers. He is seeking em- chestras, jazz groups (combos and big bands) pop/rock acts, ployment in composition and advertising. church productions and musical theatre. I received a music Michael Steiger plays in the Wheeling (West Virginia) education degree from Wayne State and a masters degree Symphony Orchestra, where he is tenured. He has also in education from Marygrove College. I thoroughly enjoy performed with the Chicago and Detroit Symphony Or- many different types of music and am seeking to become chestras. He says, “I have an excellence and enthusiasm in more involved in the professional music business (locally my workplace. I enjoy being a musician and playing clas- and nationally). I am seeking work in jazz, theatre, orches- sical music. I am also interested in experimental projects tral, studio/session/pop/rock – short or long-term. involving different art mediums such as visual art, theater Michael Dunn has more than 30 years of experience in and electronic media, etc. I am seeking work in the area string bass, tenor banjo and digital guitar. and is seeking of symphonic, opera, bass quintet, chamber music and the gigs involving jazz, blues and Dixieland. He teaches guitar, service and charitable areas. I also teach tenor bass, alto tenor banjo and bass. trombone, euphonium and the tuba.” Hunter Eberly is the Principal Trumpet with the Detroit Zhihua Tang, a member of the Michigan Teacher Na- Symphony Orchestra. tional Association, teaches piano. Kathryn Goodson writes, “I value creative recital and con- Jiamin Wang, who hails from Shanghai, China, is a new cert programming and seek community involvement wher- member of the violin section of the Detroit Symphony ever I am working. Collaboration is the operative word.” She Orchestra. is seeking work with recitals, master classes and orchestral keyboard. She teaches piano and does vocal coaching. DFM Referral Gigs Jason Hefner completes a master’s degree in jazz studies Date Leader Players City at the end of the Wayne State summer session. He plays in 04/02 Cliff Erickson 1 Denton, TX the WSU Jazz Lab Band I and teaches various brass instru- 04/13 Joe Syrian 8 Dearborn ments. 04/13 Steve Warnaar 4 Detroit Charles Newsome IV informs us that “I am a dedicated 04/27 Ron Kischuk 5 Troy and reliable musician whose strength is my diverse back- 05/04 Faith Demorest 4 Dearborn ground performing different styles of music. I read, impro- 05/10 Ed Pelts 1 Dearborn Heights vise, compose and arrange music for ensembles of various 05/16 Tom Clement 4 Detroit 05/18 Tom Clement 6 Romulus sizes and styles. I hold a master of music degree from Wayne 05/18 Pamela Wise 1 Detroit State with a concentration in jazz performance. I am cur- 06/08 Ernie Skuta 5 Detroit rently an adjunct faculty member in the Department of 07/12 Marion Hayden 4 Detroit Music at Wayne State University teaching jazz guitar en- 07/12 Phil Kaput 3 Dearborn 3rd Quarter 2013 || 23 || New Members (4/17-7/16/13) Bass, Jacob Dunn, Michael Hefner, Jason Shipps, Zachary 3773 Prairie Avenue 18375 Floral 4100 Oakwood Rd 310 Ardmore Dr. Berkley, MI 48072 Livonia, MI 48152 Ortonville, MI 48462 Ferndale, MI 48220 248-770-9577 313-580-8228 248-722-4934 313-282-9847 [email protected] [email protected] jasonhefnertrombone@gmail. [email protected] Bass guitar/electric String bass/double bass, tenor com Guitar, bass guitar, electric Batayeh, Emad banjo, digital guitar Trombone, bass trombone piano, drums, synthesizer, 21859 International Lane Eberly, Hunter Newsome IV, Charles computer – virtual Macomb, MI 48044 1715 Pierson St 3300 McKinley Steiger, Michael 586-219-3623 Ferndale, MI 48220 Dearborn, MI 48124 1833 Lake Lila Ln #C4 [email protected] 904-524-2873 1-734-812-5882 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Drums, keyboard [email protected] [email protected] 541-389-2488 Black, Daniel Trumpet Guitar [email protected] 50400 Waterstone Court Edwards, Wilbur Padrichelli, Andra Tenor trombone, bass trombone Plymouth, MI 48170 1376 Taft Place 37 S. Williams St. Tang, Zhihua 734-259-9595 Hamilton, OH 45013 Dayton, OH 45402 3058 Alisa Craig Dr [email protected] 513-737-5770 937-222-3915; 786-554-9206 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Guitar [email protected] [email protected] 734-477-5372; 734-883-5066 Buciu, Cristina Bass Cello [email protected] 3518 N Claremont, Apt 1 Goodson, Kathryn Sakarellos, Alexandros Piano, harpsichord, organ Chicago, IL 60618 1046 Baldwin Avenue 555 S. Old Woodward, #908 Wang, Jiamin 315-869-495 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Birmingham, MI 48009 19957 West Emory Court [email protected] 734-576-2355 917-400-3914 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Violin [email protected] [email protected] 48236 Cassell, Jason Piano, vocal coaching Violin 248-344-2917 14743 Hanfor Avenue Grabbe, Jessica Saltzman, David [email protected] Allen Park, MI 48101 646 Liberty Pointe Dr 2249 Wimbeldon Park Blvd Violin 734-775-9999 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Toledo, OH 43617 [email protected] 734-619-9955 808-341-6392 Percussion, drums [email protected] [email protected] String bass/double bass Tuba, euphonium, trombone, bass trombone

Expelled Members (4/17-7/16/13) Reinstated Members (4/17-7/16/13) Anderson, Dale Dominick, Kim Allen, John Gibson, Andrew Bajus, Frank Jones, Ibrahim Bailey III, Sidney Gooch, Edward Battani, Raymond Kulich, Steve Belgrave, Joan Lamonte, Mark Becker, Joseph Song, Yoonshin Belgrave, Marcus Lee, Charles Beels, Joseph Stefanko, Scott F Bennett, Clarence Livingston, Alfonzo Bianchi, Dinah Walsh, Edward Cooke, Gary May, Michelle Chandler, Vincent Yarbrough, Johanna English, Ronald Penney, David Filewych, Kevin Walker, Joseph Fratangelo, Lawrence

STAY IN GOOD STANDING Resigned Members (4/17-7/16/13) To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your Lannen, Tony Sobieski, Gabe membership dues during the first month of each quarter . Your next payment is due on Tuesday, TEMPO Contributions, 2nd Quarter, 2013 October 1. On Friday, November 1, all members who have not paid their dues will be suspended . Ronald Aneiros Stephen McKenzie Paul Bowles Robert Murray Wallace Fitz TOTAL = $21.00

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HOME ADDRESS Lloyd Lewis HOME PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS Randy Casteel 2720 Albon Road Apt. 139 GeoffreyApplegate Gordon Camp 36142 Julia Dr Maumee, OH 43537 760-440-9624. [email protected] Clinton Twp, MI 48035 Mark McCoy Jr Gary Cooke Gary Cooke Gary Cooke 41086 Canton Court 313-828-3815. [email protected] Canton, MI 48188 3421 Baldwin Andrew Gibson David DeClark Detroit, MI 48214 Hong-yi Mo 313-874-1521. [email protected] Andrew Gibson 203 Edenwood Dr, Apt 307 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Lloyd Lewis Randall Hawes 3867 Evaline 419-724-5111. [email protected] Robert Murray Hamtramck, MI 48212 Robert Mertz Andrew McIntosh Ronald Golembiewski 4093 Lake Stison Dr. White Lake, MI 48383 810-292-5171 [email protected] 22444 Lange Robert Murray Alexander Mishnaevski Harold Orr St Clair Shores, MI 48080 248-569-1393. [email protected] Christa Grix 30035 Fox Run Circle Warren, MI 48092 CELL PHONE Robert Murphy 18305 Shadbrook Street [email protected] Northville, MI 48167 David Samuels Geoffrey Applegate 248.225.7629 Clarence Isabell Jr 9845 Torrey Rd 212 Bellevue Avenue Willis, MI 48191 Lake Orion, MI 48362 James Tatum Kevin ‘Duffy’ King 20235 Alderton DON’T GO MISSING 5406 Chuparosa Lane Detroit, MI 48219 Want to know what’s going on? Want gigs? Cave Creek, AZ 85331-8403 When you get a new phone Beth Kirton When you move, get a new phone 3206 Long Blvd #102 numbernumber or or email email address,address, letlet usus know. know. Nashville, TN 37203

3rd Quarter 2013 || 25 || b Closing Chord b Paolo ‘Paul’ Amaro passed away on June 20,2013 at the Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Raiders of the Lost Ark age of 76. He was born on May 30, 1937 in Purgatorio, and he served for many years as composer/conductor John Italy and affiliated with Local 5 in 1965. A 48-year mem- Williams’ principal violist. He also performed on record- ber, he played the saxophone and clarinet. ings by many prominent jazz and pop musicians including Floyd ‘Valentine’ Jones died on May 22, 2013 at the Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Bill Evans, Dianna Ross and age of 84. He was born on February 14, 1929 in Memphis The Supremes, Sérgio Mendes, Lionel Richie and John and affiliated with Local 5 in 1959. A 54-year member, he Hiatt. He was five times voted Most Valuable Player by the played the trumpet and was an arranger. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and Joe Markell died on May 15, 2012 at the age of 94. He then received the Emeritus MVP award. He also served on was born on April 2, 1919 in New Castle, PA and affiliated the Board of the American Federation of Musicians and with Local 5 in 1939. A 71-year member, he played the Employer’s Pension Fund saxophone, clarinet and flute. A professional musician since Joseph G Wash died on April 25, 2013 at the age of 100. the age of 17, he loved music of the big band era. He was He was born on June 4, 1913 in Bellevue, MI and affili- the leader of the Four Charades. He influenced the lives ated with Local 5 in 1932. A 81-year member, he played of many children during his career as a music and math the trumpet. teacher - for a short time at Brighton and Clarenceville David Zauder died on April HIgh Schools and then for 30 years in Dearborn at Edison 16, 2013 at the age of 81. He was Junior High and Stout Middle School. born on September 14, 1931 in David Schwartz passed away on June 5, 2013 at the age of Krakow, Poland and affiliated 97. He was born on June 18, 1916 and affiliated with Local with Local 5 in 1955. A 57-year 5 in 1933. A 78-year member, he played the viola. David’s member, he played the cornet and career spanned orchestral music, chamber music, and studio trumpet. A Holocaust survivor, recording, but he is most recognized for his chamber music David promised his father when performances and recordings with the Yale and Paganini he was on his death bed in the Quartets. David joined the Cleveland Orchestra at age 20. Plaszow Concentration Camp At age 23 he was promoted by Cleveland conductor Artur that he would survive and bear David Zauder’s daugh- Rodzinski to the role of Principal Violist. He performed witness to the atrocities done to ter, Karen Zauder Brass, wrote a biogra- and toured with Leopold Stokowski’s All-American Youth his family and all other victims phy of her father that Orchestra. During World War II, he enlisted in the Air who were affected by the Nazis. pictures the two of Force and became lead violist of the Glenn Miller Army After the war, he had his passage them on the cover . Air Force Band in 1943. After the war he performed with to America arranged by his moth- the Detroit Symphony under Paul Paray, the NBC Staff er’s sister in Detroit and moved in with her oldest daughter. Orchestra and the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Ar- He attended The New York Military Academy on a full turo Toscanini and was principal violist of the Puerto Rico scholarship for his trumpet playing, graduated at the top of Symphony for its inaugural season under Pablo Casals. In his class and then enlisted and served in the US Army, sta- 1970, on the invitation of Mel Powell, he moved his family tioned at West Point. David played the trumpet and cornet West to accept a position as a full-time professor of viola under the tutelage of Local 5 member Leonard B Smith at the California Institute of the Arts. He taught there for and won the position of first trumpet with The Boston one year before embarking on a career as a studio musi- Pops – later joining the Cleveland Orchestra as their first cian. David became sought after as a studio musician and cornet and second trumpet. After earning his graduate de- was principle violist in numerous motion pictures and re- grees in humanities and business administration at Case cordings. His film credits include The Godfather, Jaws, E.T., continued on page 27

26 || Keynote || Classified Ad This is a free service to Local 5 members . Cost to others The Music offering or seeking musical products or services is 30¢ a word . Submit to Susan Barna Ayoub at Local 5 of Giving (sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net) . Would you like to help support music scholarships FOR SALE: 3 professional violins and 1 professional or a fellow member of Local 5 who is struggling clarinet. Please call Mr. Vitale anytime: 586.416.0279. with an emergency situation? Members can make tax-deductible donations to the Detroit Musicians ~Warning to Vets~ Fund in two ways: Rudy Nero would like to warn all vets who might follow Monetary gifts up on his advice about assistance provided by the Michigan Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters or through Veterans Trust Fund & Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund. He www.detroitmusiciansfund.org. For more informa- got a $30 parking ticket for parking in an unmarked spot tion, you may contact the fund either via email at the last time he visited there. So, he suggests using the [email protected] or call 248-569- metered parking or a lot! 5400, ext. 3. Non-monetary giving If you would like to contribute to the fund in a differ- MusiCares for Music People ent way, DMF is accepting donations of used musical instruments. These instruments will be repaired and MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- donated to needy music programs. Donors will re- ers, composers, recording engineers and other music ceive a tax deduction for these donations as well. industry professionals experiencing personal, medi- cal or financial emergency . As one of The Recording Contributions in 2nd Quarter, 2013 Academy’s (GRAMMY’s) two charitable foundations, Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who MusiCares reaches out to assist music professionals helped out financially during the last quarter: struggling with medical crisis, addictions issues, loss David Daniels Thelma Dinwiddie of livelihood, dental emergencies, HIV/AIDS and oth- And for donations over the er unforeseen crises . MusiCares’ assistance consists past two quarters in memory of Alvin Score: of emergency financial grants, and/or referral to oth- Douglas Cornelsen Doris Fauth er helping resources . The application process is quick Charles Dyer Richard Margitza, Sr. and user-friendly, and respects the confidentiality and Ron George & Shelley Heron the dignity of the applicant . For more information, In memory of Norman Gladstone: contact Dee Dee Acquisto, M .S ., Senior Director Sue Curtis of Health & Human Resources toll-free at 877-303- TOTAL = $492.50 6962 or visit www .grammy .com/MusiCares .

Closing Chord, continued from page 26 Western Reserve University, while playing with the Or- him than the honor of the Cleveland Orchestra’s Distin- chestra full time, he then served as the Cleveland Orchestra guished Service Award. David also served on the faculty of Personnel Manager for 30+ years, and played in their brass The Cleveland Institute of Music from 1978-1995. He was section for 39 years. He was the longest tenured trum- featured solo artist in 20 concerts at Blossom Music Center pet player to date in the orchestra’s history. He received during the Blossom Festival Concert Band Fourth of July many honors over the years but none more important to Concerts, from its conception in 1968.

3rd Quarter 2013 || 27 || Calendar of Local 5 Events Important Semi-Annual Local 5 Office Closings Membership Meeting • Labor Day: Monday, September 2 (at the Parade) Membership Meeting • Columbus Day: Monday, October 14 Monday, October 21 • Election Day: Tuesday, November 5 7:00 pm September 10, Tuesday 7:00 pm MusiCares free dental clinic October 1, Tuesday • financial resolutions to be considered Due date for 4th quarter dues • networking to satisfy your social needs October 15, Tuesday • refreshments to make your tummy happy Closing deadline for 4th quarter Keynote materials October 21, Monday Local 5 Hospitality Room Semi-Annual Membership Meeting (see box at left)

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