Membership Meeting: March 2013 Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 Vol. 73 No.3 @1:00 pm By-Law Meeting: Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 @1:00 pm Local 10-208 of AFM AFL-CIO FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OFFICERS – DELEGATES 2011-2013 Gary Matts President Terryl Jares Vice-President Spencer Aloisio Secretary-Treasurer Terryl Jares BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert Bauchens Bob Lizik The Chicago Sinfonietta instituted two programs in 2008, Demarus Allen-Batieste, clarinet, is working with a Rich Daniels Janice MacDonald Frank Donaldson Leo Murphy The Project Inclusion Orchestra Fellow (PIOF) and the professional orchestra in Germany. He received a full B.J. Levy Project Inclusion Ensemble (PIE) with the mission of scholarship after completing his PIOF from the Manhattan CONTRACT DEPARTMENT promoting diversity and inclusion in classical music and to School of Music and graduated with a Masters Degree. April is Appreciation Month Terryl Jares – Vice-President add significantly to the orchestra’s ability to differentiate Nancy Van Aacken itself from all other orchestras in the United States. Brandon Mitchell, bass, is working with two professional ASSISTANTS TO THE orchestras in Chicago and also performs in ensembles on Through the years, the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) has partnered PRESIDENT - JURISDICTIONS PIO Fellows are awarded fellowships that provide cruise ships. Terryl Jares - Vice-President with the Smithsonian Institution to present jazz performances. Jazz opportunities for participants to rehearse and perform with Appreciation Month (JAM) was created to be an annual event that would pay Supervisor - Entire jurisdiction including theaters the orchestra, receive mentoring, and prepare auditions for Class II 2010-2012 tribute to jazz as both a living and as historic music. Schools, organizations (Cell Phone: 312-310-4100) future employment. and even governments celebrate JAM with events ranging from free concerts to Dean Rolando educational programs. Established in 2001, the program was initially funded by Recordings, Transcriptions, Kimberly Galva, violin, established a teaching studio at the Charitable Foundation. Documentaries, Etc. PIE fellowships provide opportunities for participants to the conclusion of her fellowship, formed her own chamber (Cell Phone: 708-380-6219) receive ensemble performance coaching, mentoring and group that plays regularly around the city, and continues to The MPTF is once again proud to act as a co-sponsor for these events. They DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE small ensemble performance opportunities. perform with Chicago Sinfonietta. She recently performed ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR a concert with Yo-Yo Ma as a part of the Chicago will fund up to 50% of the total cost of a JAM program. This is a great way to AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL showcase emerging artists in our community as well as our CFM musicians. ORGANIZATIONS The program manager for both organizations is Community Trust’s 96th Anniversary celebration. Spencer Aloisio Gary Matts Rene´e Baker. How do you get funding? First, you need to find a presenter that will co-pay Terryl Jares Yoo Jin Hong, flute, won an arts administration job with a performance of jazz music. It must be a non-for-profit business and the DELEGATES TO CHICAGO Chicago Sinfonietta PIOF and PIE Fellows the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. FEDERATION OF LABOR AND Accomplishments performance must be free and open to the public. Call Gwen at the CFM to get INDUSTRIAL UNION COUNCIL a request form. Complete the form and send it to the CFM along with a letter Rich Daniels Gary Matts Elizabeth Diaz, flute, established a teaching studio and from the presenter asking for the performance. Once we receive the request, Terryl Jares Class I 2008-2010 secured an arts administration position with a youth we will send it off to the MPTF for their consideration. DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE orchestra. She also performed with Yo-Yo Ma. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS Andrew Dowd, viola, completed his Masters degree in Remember, the performances must be performed in April of 2013. Jazz Spencer Aloisio Terryl Jares Rich Daniels Gary Matts viola and secured a position with the Chicago Sinfonietta. Mark Alan Longo, flute, dropped out of the program concerts as well as educational jazz programs will qualify for funding. If you Frank Donaldson He also performs regularly with the Illinois Philharmonic midway through his fellowship due to financial hardship. have any questions on the procedure, don’t hesitate in giving me or Gwen Alternates: and other local orchestras. His current status is unknown. a call. Leo Murphy Larry Bowen EDITOR, THE INTERMEZZO Stefan Smith, violin, received a full scholarship from USC Shawnita Tyus, violin, won a highly competitive teaching Terryl Jares at the conclusion of his first year as a PIOF. He is now position at a Chicago public high school as Orchestra PRESIDENT EMERITUS working as composer and freelancer in Los Angeles, and Director, graduated with Masters Degree while in our Ed Ward has been invited to audition for the Chicago Symphony program, and performed with Yo-Yo Ma. VICE-PRESIDENT EMERITUS Tom Beranek Orchestra. The Chicago Sinfonietta performed one of his compositions in 2009. Ricardo Ferreira, violin, finished his Masters Degree at BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMERITUS Ruth Marion Tobias DePaul. Christian Dillingham, bass, won positions with two Open Daily, except professional orchestras including the Kalamazoo Tamara Gonzalez, violin, secured a position as Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Sinfonietta. In Dean of the Suzuki Institute Chicago at the Sherwood Office Hours 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. addition, he has won spots in the coveted theatre arena in Conservatory. All Phones: 312-782-0063 (24 Hrs.) Chicago. AFM WEB SITE: www.afm.org Kevin Lin, viola, is going to Peabody Institute in the Fall. CFM WEB SITE: www.cfm10208.com Takahiro Kim, tuba, is playing professionally in Chicago, He received his BA while in our program and was one of Address all e-mail to the Secretary/Treasurer: subbing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the PI musicians who performed with Yo-Yo Ma at the [email protected] performing regularly with orchestras abroad. above-mentioned event.

Tasha Lawson, French Horn, established a music ministry for prisons. Cover illustration provided by Chris Nolan Creative. 2 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 3 Uncommon Ground on West Devon “SHALL WE PLAY THAT ONE On a personal note: I remember pre- Avenue…..and ORBERT DAVIS’ TOGETHER?” and the annual, late- Orbark Productions announced This is the title of PAUL DE summer Lyric Opera performances the “remarkable soundtrack of the BARROS’ highly regarded biography at the Petrillo. On one night of historical election, DuSABLE of MARIAN McPARTLAND--- perfect weather, the heavens were to OBAMA-Chicago’s Black pianist, composer and host of NPR’s in full glory of moon and stars and Metropolis” (the compact disc with longest-running series, Piano Jazz. there was a hush over the city, (with digital downloads) is now available at DeBarros is a jazz critic and pop little extraneous street noise—how By Ruth Marion Tobias cdbaby.com. Also Orbark announced music editor for the Seattle Times rare is that!) Gentle breezes wafted two live performances by Davis’ “who approaches McPartland’s long, through street side trees. Under those Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: at Logan rich life as both a knowledgeable trees, the post performance, catered Center for the Arts in February and fan and an evenhanded observer.” receptions took place. Inviting WHAT THE NEW YEAR HAS laptop performance work again on March 10, Published by St. Martin’s Press, the tents covered the food and beverage FASHIONED Phil-Harmonia II, dedicated to 4 PM, at Governor’s State 496 page book is $35. stations and beckoned the audience IT HAS BEEN A WHILE… former Chicago composer, the late University….. Harpsichordist arriving from the lower seating since our 2008 interview with WARD PHIL WINSOR. Ken’s lecture DAVID SCHRADER joined the area. And there, mingling within STARE, who was the phenom topic was “Logical Sieves and Newberry Consort in “My Heart’s the crowd, were the singers—the principal trombonist with Lyric Opera Probabilities in an Algorithmically- in the Highlands” celebrating human stars of the evening. You may orchestra at the tender age of eighteen. Assisted Compositional Environment Scotland’s beloved bard ROBERT have noticed and wondered at my which demonstrated the music BURNS “with poetry, songs, appreciation and admiration of our generating software constructs sonatas and ballads by Burns and Chicago treasure, American soprano Don Stiernberg used in the organization of his his contemporaries” at Newberry RENE´E FLEMING. It began on The Burnells, Mark and Anne, enjoyed recent compositions. Two works Library, Logan Center for the Arts Marian McPartland that evening after her stunning performances at Twelve West (Elm employing these methods, Slices (University of Chicago) and Lutkin operatic performance: there she was, St.) where The ANNE BURNELL (stereo electronics) and Chase (for Hall (Northwestern University)_a END OF AN ERA beautifully gowned, wandering among BAND included DEAN ROLANDO, amplified violin, viola and trumpet) triple January week-end winner. After three decades of hosting us, shaking hands with undeniable CHUCK WEBB and RICK VITEK were presented at the Electronic Chicago’s Jazz Festival, the charm and enthusiasm. In yearly Ward Stare while MARK BURNELL’S trio, with Music Midwest at Lewis University in in Grant succession, each Lyric night has been Realizing a greater ambition to BRIAN SANDSTROM (bass) and October 2012.” Park will no longer be the venue of joyful. With the advent of Millennium conduct the orchestra, he retired at FRANK DONALDSON (drums), choice. This year’s fest, the 35th, Park and its exquisite Pritzker the age of 25 to study and follow plays Wednesdays through Saturdays AND…..DIANE DELIN’S Octagon “will be restructured, opening Pavilion, the triumphant space for his dream. In January he returned at the Tortoise Club on North State (jazz quartet plus a quartet of August 29th and 30th in PRITZKER the opera performance, the annual to Chicago with baton in hand, to Street. Mark is a recurrent pianist strings) participated in the annual Pavilion in Millennium Park with reception went indoors, into the debut as the Lyric Opera Orchestra at the Signature Room at the 95th Blujazz Showcase at JOE and stages in Chase Promenade just north pavilion interior. The reception still conductor of HUMPERDINCK’S and both he and Anne are frequently WAYNE SEGAL’S Chicago Jazz _ and south of the sculpture. holds great appeal with celebrities, “Hansel and Gretel.” His spectacular featured at Chambers Restaurant in Showcase a February winner….. The Chicago Community Trust Young opera stars and fine food, yet to rise (he is only 30) includes Niles…..Pianist KEN PAOLI was an CSO’s JAY FRIEDMAN, besides Jazz Stage will be added with me can never quite equate with the completion of a fourth and final invited lecturer and composer to the being very busy conducting his David Schrader emerging musicians performing at the outdoor, perfect night environments season as resident conductor of the International Workshop on Computer Symphony of Oak Park and River Harris Theatre Rooftop.” For more we remember from and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with Music and Audio Technology Forest, (which was awarded a information visit chicagojazzfestival.us. the Petrillo. future bookings into 2015. (WOCMAT) held at National $150,000 grant this fall from the ChiaoTung University in Hsinchu, AUDREY LOVE Foundation,) will FYI Taiwan. He performed his latest conduct concerts this season with The new spot for jazz in town is City the Berlin Stadtskapelle, Zurich Winery Chicago on West Randolph Opera, Louisiana Philharmonic and Street which opened last fall with the National Symphony Orchestra a sextet. A previously unannounced of Mexico…..Bassist STEVE guest came aboard for the evening in HASHIMOTO’S group Mothra: NOTICE TO MEMBERS the person of DON STIERNBERG, Chicago’s Original World-Jazz Fusion Section VIII, G. 1. of the CFM By-Laws: On all engagements, whether whose mandolin playing drew Band celebrated “36 years on Planet single or steady, all contracts must be executed upon the appropriate raves….. Earth” with a performance at contract form of the Chicago Federation of Musicians and filed with the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the commencement of the engagement.

Ken Paoli

4 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 5 By Jack Zimmerman

ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL GERMAN AMERICAN THE KOLE FACTS ASSOCIATION ORCHESTRA LEADERS MUSICIANS CLUB Third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Regular Regular meeting at various locations every Third Monday of the month. Regular meeting, meeting, Washington Park Fieldhouse, third Wednesday of the month. For further Mirabell Restaurant, 3454 W. Addison, Chicago, 5531 S. King Drive, Room 101, Chicago, IL 60637 HINDEMITH AND ME information, please contact Brian Patti, IL, 8 p.m. Send all communications to Mr. (630) 832-9222 Zenon Grodecki, 5024 N. Moody, Chicago, IL POLISH AMERICAN I went away to college in the loyal Hindemithians, would keep www.bandleaders.org 60630 (773) 774-2753 MUSICIANS CLUB early ‘60’s. The school I had chosen, tonality’s flame burning bright or so Meetings held every second Wednesday of the Quincy College (now a university), we thought. 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Even so, he’s still a hero of Davis was hip, was Symphonic Variations on a Theme mine. very hip, and Ornette Coleman by Carl Maria von Weber. This year marks the 50th was ultra-super hip. Armed with Hindemith had endeared himself anniversary of his death. There Dal Segno Luncheon that knowledge and several record to music majors everywhere by won’t be Hindemith retrospectives albums I had decided to study music writing sonatas for every instrument offered by leading symphony and eventually earn a living at it. imaginable. Instrumental music orchestras (they do have to sell In my second week at Quincy, I majors at one time or another tickets). 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6 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 7 If you do have to get out of a date, here’s the right way to do it: First, call the person you are already committed to and ask them if you might be able to sub out. Tell the truth (ie, have a good reason for asking) and offer to hire an acceptable sub. If the contractor balks or you can’t replace yourself on the original date with someone who passes muster with that person, then don’t sub out. Never leave someone high and dry; By Bill Harrison it is simply unethical. If you feel that the leader is being unreasonable or unnecessarily stubborn, play the job anyway and file away that fact for next time. If you think you may run into that situation again with a Those of us who attempt to make a living by playing music no. Don’t make the mistake of only responding if you’re open; particular contractor make sure you are OK with that understanding or Let’s Get without a steady gig often see ourselves as mavericks, flying that’s just rude. don’t accept the engagement. More Local under society’s radar - somewhat like the cowboys of the wild, Musicians Listed wild west but with instruments instead of six-shooters. But even In the last few years, more and more (but certainly not all) of us Assuming that you get the go-ahead from your employer, get a short list in Buffalo Bill’s era there was a code of behavior that was more are getting in touch with one another via email, SMS (texting) of players that person likes and start making calls (one at a time - see • Go to www.afmentertainment.org or less understood by all those who wanted to be in the game. or by using social media, Facebook primarily. All of these phone etiquette rules above). When you find a good substitute, call the the booking agency of the AFM. It may be a jungle out there, but we don’t have to behave like communication modes are great, with a caveat or two, and the contractor and leave your sub’s contact info and ask them to call back • It’s the place to find available AFM savages. A little forethought and politeness can go a long way same rules of courtesy apply. The caveats: and confirm that they have gotten your message. You can’t be too careful talent across the USA and Canada. towards making our freelance lives a little more civilized. and everyone appreciates a freelancer who treats them in a • Categorized by musical styles. 1. Be sure that the person you’re texting knows who you are, or professional manner. • Potential purchasers can listen Let’s talk about talking - on the phone, that is. (We’ll cover include your name in the message. Anonymous texts are creepy. to your songs and watch your texting and social media in a minute.) Nine times out of ten The golden rule applies here, folks. Communicate clearly, be polite, YouTube videos. when you call someone regarding a gig you get their voice mail. 2. Know that many excellent, hip and happening musicians don’t be evasive or disingenuous. If you’re in this business for the long • Join the growing list of AFM soloists and ensembles registered. This is good. If you have work to get done the last thing you either do not have smart phones or for whatever reason do not haul, know that people have long memories. A reputation can be broken want to do is get into a conversation when all you need to know, “do” texting. Just because you have what you think is someone’s far too easily. Unless you’re everyone’s first call in your town you cannot COME ON CHICAGO for example, is if the other person is available for a certain date. mobile number does not mean it’s a sure bet that a text will get afford to be rude or take anything for granted. We all know that it’s tough LET’S SHOW THEM So while you wait for the beep, here a few helpful hints: through. to make a living playing music; it seems to me that we can at least try to WHAT WE’VE GOT! make things easier for one another. If you are hiring and the gig is more than a month away, call 3. Not everyone checks their email frequently or lurks on the person you really want to hire for the gig. Then hang up and Facebook the way you might do either of those things. So don’t wait for them to call back. If you need an answer immediately, assume that someone you’ve tried to reach electronically is call them on their handy cell phone (I’m sure they’ve left ignoring you. A good old phone call is still the surest way to that number in their outgoing message). If they don’t call know you’ve gotten your message across. back within a reasonable amount of time (I think 24 hours is sufficient) assume they are not interested and move on. 4. On the receiving end, you should probably answer via whatever method the person used to contact you in the first If the gig is too soon for comfort and you feel the need to make place (unless they tell you otherwise). multiple calls, mention that in the message you leave. If you make a bunch of calls and wait for the first lucky caller to get Now let’s discuss the politics and ethics of subbing out of a job NEED LIABILITY INSURANCE AT A GREAT PRICE? back to you without informing your colleagues, it gives them you’ve already accepted. This is a controversial subject. I know the impression that it really doesn’t matter to you WHO you musicians who adhere to extreme positions on this: they either NOW THE CFM HAS YOU AND YOUR BAND COVERED! get to cover the gig. All you need is a warm body, apparently...a never, ever sub out of any job or they will sub out at the drop hunk of meat with a guitar, say. It’s not a very genteel message of a hat for a gig that pays $10 more. Both strategies are self- to send. Sometimes you’re in a hurry, granted. State your defeating. This coverage is for $1,000,000.00 of liability insurance coverage. intentions, otherwise you’ve started a game of phone derby and I, for one, hate that game. If your policy is never subbing out of a date to do something that is either much better paying, more artistically satisfying, or The process of getting this coverage is simple. If you are leaving a message for a fellow musician do not say, as a means to further your career, then you are doing yourself “please give me a call - I’ve got a date I want to check with a disservice. This business is difficult enough, so why shoot • You must be a member in good standing you.” That is a waste of everyone’s time. Leave the date, time, yourself in the foot? It ought to be acceptable to any reasonable place, compensation, name of leader - all the pertinent info so contractor for you to take advantage of a great opportunity that your colleague can make an informed decision and call you comes your way as long as you take care of biz. More on that in • A signed Musical Services contract must be filed with the Local and back with a real answer. a moment. include all musicians and vocalists on the bandstand If you are on the receiving end you must return the call as soon as possible, regardless of your availability. If you can do the On the other hand, if you are the type of person who will get out gig, leave that message and ask for a confirmation call and the of any gig for any reason at any time you run the serious risk • A Liability Insurance Request Form must be completed and submitted contact info of the leader (if you don’t have it). If you are not of getting a reputation for being unreliable. I have a short but to the CFM so that the letter of coverage can be constructed able to take the date, politeness dictates that you leave a hearty memorable list of players I simply can’t do business with for “oh man, I wish I could do it but I’m already booked and please that reason. If you’re going to sub out, do it sparingly and for call me again” message. Everyone appreciates an answer, yes or good reasons.

8 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 9 A true union man, Johnnie was an active member of the The Dick Sarlo Combo Amalgamated Transit Union-Local 308 for over 60 years immediately secured the off- (since January 7, 1946). He was also a member of the Chicago night band gig at the prestigious Federation of Musicians-Local 10-208 A.F. of M. and SAG(Screen Balinese Room in the Blackstone Actors Guild). Hotel on Michigan Avenue in Johnnie’s other love was MUSIC. He was an excellent Tenor and Chicago, where Sarlo not only Alto saxophone player and possessed a beautiful baritone singing sang, but also thrilled the crowds voice. He used both of these talents as lead singer and saxophonist with his extraordinary talent which played mostly Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, and Corelli, but also for the “Jets of Jazz” band for many years. He also worked with playing the Tenor Sax. Columnists Bloch concerto gross and Mendelssohn string symphonies. saxophonist Eddie Harris, (bandleader), “Red” from that era are quoted as saying: Stan Ackerman On Saturdays, most of us came to the Music Center of the North Saunders and many others. Johnnie had a talent for composing “It was like that horn was born in 1934-2013 Shore (now known as Chicago Institute of Music) to play more music and wrote several Big Band scores. his hands!” chamber music. Mr. Ackerman was there all day, coaching the Johnnie loved to act and appeared in many stage plays, a One evening Albert Pick, There are lots of people who remember special teachers in quartets and quintets. At the end of each semester, the Fine Arts political ad, and a McDonald’s commercial. He appeared in feature owner of 12 Pick Hotels, was having dinner in the Balinese with his their lives, but I don’t know if there is another teacher who has had Quartet would come down from their residence in Wisconsin to films, “Adventures in Babysitting” and “Music Box”, which starred wife, who was a concert pianist; and was so impressed with Sarlo’s such a major effect on so many. work with us for a day. At the end of the day, we would all perform– Jessica Lange. He made several appearances as various characters talent that he offered him a job playing in the Isle of Capri Room at Musicians with the orchestras in Pittsburgh, Chicago, San including the Fine Arts Quartet. on the television show “Early Edition”, which starred Kyle the Pick Congress Hotel also on Michigan Avenue. Sarlo accepted, Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Columbus, Florida, Lexington, He left New Trier a couple of years after I graduated. It Chandler. Johnnie was proud of having met stars such as Morgan and his group had a long run in the Capri playing to high society, and even the Oslo Philharmonic; teachers at music schools had always been his dream to move to Los Angeles and “play Freeman, Ossie Davis and Bruce Willis. and then became the regular band for many years in the hotel’s new across the country; a well-known violin expert and appraiser; jingles,” free-lancing and playing for movies, productions, He was an excellent free-hand artist who loved to draw planes and most popular Nightclub, The Glass Hat. Additionally, Sarlo a conductor who recently conducted the televised Les Miserables commercials, recordings, etc. and design machinery. held the position as Director of Entertainment for Pick’s other 12 25th anniversary concert... sounds like the alumni roster of a I recently asked Mr. Ackerman how he got us to play at such an Johnnie was a true people person who loved to talk and always Hotels nationwide for 22 years. prestigious music conservatory, doesn’t it? amazing level, and he said that chamber music was the foundation enjoyed a good debate - politics, sports, and history were his While working nights with his Combo, and having an insatiable But there are also college professors, architects, writers, of any good music program, but that also it was important to give favorite debate subjects. appetite for business… he spent his days in each department of doctors, veterinarians, attorneys, even the current dean of us good music (as in, not dumbed-down arrangements) to play, and He was truly loved by his family and will be sorely missed. the hotel so that he could learn the hotel business thoroughly. This Harvard Law School. Now it sounds like the roster of a that the students would always, ALWAYS rise to the occasion. education proved invaluable in years to come, as he became well prestigious prep school. Tribute by Brian Henderson respected for his consummate knowledge of the hotel industry. But it’s neither. These are the careers of the former music Tribute by Alison Fujito When Americana Hotels bought the Pick Congress Hotel, and students of Stan Ackerman. Violinist, Pittsburgh Symphony changed the name to The Congress Hotel, they asked Sarlo to be Stanley began teaching the orchestra and other ensembles at Former New Trier High School Student Anthony “Dick” Sarlo their General Manager, knowing that he had been at the Congress New Trier in 1966. He was, by all accounts, a first-rate violist; A Chicago Legend Hotel for 32 years; and during that time, he not only knew every he’d been offered a chair in the St. Louis viola section, but turned nook and cranny of the hotel, and the workings of each department, it down, because back then, it wasn’t possible to be an orchestral 1925-2013 but he also personally knew all the key movers and shakers in the musician and still be able to support a family. So he turned Johnnie L. Henderson city of Chicago. Sarlo accepted the challenge with gusto! to teaching instead, teaching at Willowbrook High School 1925-2012 Dick Sarlo, as he was professionally known, had been blessed Under his compelling leadership, the Congress Hotel grossed before moving to New Trier. In addition, he played for a season with a successful and expansive career for over 60 years as: in profit, $3 million back-to-back months that had never been done with the Lyric Opera, and both played On October 24, 1925, Johnnie L. Henderson was born Elijah Vocalist, Musical Director, Musician, Entertainer, Show Producer before, and has never been duplicated since! and acted as manager with the Grant John Henderson to Elijah Henderson and Mary Robert in Camden, to named stars, and Hotel General Manager. Upon retiring from the Hotel Industry, Sarlo and a friend opened Park Symphony for several years. Arkansas. Johnnie confessed Christ at an early age. After moving Sarlo was born in Chicago, and was raised in the Italian Dick Sarlo’s Restaurant and Lounge, located across from Union By the time I was a freshman at to Chicago in his teens, he became a member of Stone Temple neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL, where he grew up and went to Station for several years, until his friend’s death. During that time, New Trier East High School, he’d Baptist Church, where he sang in the Senior Choir. He remained a Proviso East High School. Upon graduating, WWII was in motion, he featured nights when The Dick Sarlo Big Band Orchestra played been teaching there for a decade, and member until the Lord called him home. and he went to enlist into the Navy with his long time friend, Mike. for the patrons, which was covered by Chicago TV and the Press. there were FOUR orchestras. There was Johnnie graduated from Wendell Phillips High School. He also However, while waiting for enlistment, two Marines entered the Being a well-known Entertainer and Show Producer, he was a full symphony orchestra, which played attended the Boston School of Music and DePaul University room in their “dress blues” and looking for 5 good men to join the approached to be the Opening Act and to lead the Orchestra for the standard symphonic repertoire– School of Law. Marines. Instantly, Sarlo’s hand shot up amid his friend’s pleas, and the appearance of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, overtures, symphonies, and tone poems In 1945, Johnnie met the woman he would call his ”lifetime he parted to join the Marines instead! Jr. at the prestigious Villa Venice Super Club in Wheeling. Sarlo by Beethoven, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky... girlfriend” and the love of his life, Ethel Chester. They married In learning that he was a virtuoso of the Tenor Sax, they sent orchestrated a 40 piece Orchestra for this event, and headlined with We also played the first movement of in March of 1946. To this 66 year union four children were born, him home to get his instrument. While gone, his entire battalion had the Rat Pack for 2 weeks to sell-out crowds. Prior to Sinatra and Mahler 1 and the last movement of Ronald, Stephanie(Odell), Jerald and Brian. Johnnie would tell shipped out to war, and a new group had taken its place. In months Martin coming to the Villa, Sarlo had worked 2 weeks alone with Shostakovich 5, Bernstein’s “On The Town,” Charles Ives’ “New Odell, “You are not my son-in-law, you are my son.” He deeply that followed, Sarlo was promoted to Corporal, and during this Sammy Davis, Jr. who became a very close friend. England Tryptich” and “Variations on America,” Rachmaninov loved his family and always expressed his great pride. He was a time, he played in the Halls of Montezuma Band, along side of Vito The first time Sarlo met Sinatra was when he was rehearsing Piano Concerto #3 (with a student soloist), Debussy’s “LaMer,” loving grandfather to his grandchildren, Verlon, Angela, Tiffany and Muzzo, renowned tenor sax player, who gave Sarlo his mouthpiece the orchestra, and Sinatra motioned for him to come down. Sinatra and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade,” “Russian Easter Aaron. The fact that he lived to see all his grandchildren receive when the war ended. told Sarlo... ”You sing, I sing, Martin sings, Davis sings…one of Overture,” and “Capriccio Espagnole.” These weren’t dumbed- their college degrees was extremely gratifying for him. As the war escalated, Sarlo’s horn was replaced with a rifle, and us has to quit singing.” Sarlo smiled, and quickly replied, “You down student arrangements, either. We played Johnnie worked for the Chicago Stockyard before starting to he went to Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal, and Peleiu to fight in the jungles. take it easy Frank, I’ll take it from here!” Sinatra laughed heartily, the real thing. work for Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). During his time at CTA, He was in the 3rd wave going into Peleliu, fully aware that the first and remarked, “I like this guy!” Later he joined them in Vegas and But there were also 3 other orchestras. There was a chamber he became supervisor and was fondly dubbed the “Hey Baby Man” 2 waves were completely wiped out by the Japanese. worked with them for many years. orchestra, which played overtures and symphonies by Mozart, as a result of his greeting to everyone - “Hey, Baby!” He retired After the war, Sarlo attended DePaul University and studied Sharing the stage with named performers was nothing new for Haydn, Rossini, Bizet, Mendelssohn, as well as Stravinsky’s from CTA after 39 years. architecture. Additionally, he played in his brother, Red’s Combo, Sarlo, who became close friends with many name entertainers, such “Pulcinella.” And there were not one but TWO string orchestras, and later started his own group. (Continued on page 12)

10 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 11 (Continued from page 11) Richard A. Vikstrom as… Tony Bennett, Johnny Cash, Vic Damone, Wayne Newton, 1962-2013 Hal Linden, Phyllis Diller, Connie Francis, Jimmy Roselli, Frankie Avalon, Rich Little, Norm Crosby, Joe Williams, Richard Vikstrom, age 50, died January 19th, 2013. Husband George Kirby, Helen Reddy, Willie Nelson, Mel Torme… to name and childhood friend of Anne-Bernadette Weiner, father of Zoe a few. Sarlo had Mel Torme’s last show, here in Chicago, and Claire and Skye. Richard was afterward Mel asked him to personally send his Library to his home the son of Charlotte Vikstrom, because he was not feeling well. Sarlo made sure that it arrived life-long Hyde Park resident 56204 Bentler, Benjamin J. 53109 Howell, Nisanne A. 55998 Martin-Ramones, Eduardo D. 53678 Saxton, Judith A. 2117 Walters Ave. 7 Salem Circle 6300 S. Kostner Ave., Apt. 1-B 2536 Alderney Lane safely to Mel’s home, and shortly thereafter, Mel had a stroke and former area realtor; and Northbrook, IL 60062 Evanston, IL 60203 Chicago, IL 60629 Winston Salem, NC 27103-4731 and passed. Richard E. Vikstrom (deceased), 319-512-9834 847-730-9812 708-222-1241 336-529-0317 Sarlo’s genuine smile and exuberant personality touched all retired University of Chicago PIANO VIOLIN 773-620-0292 336-734-2921 who knew him. Audiences everywhere delighted in the sound of professor and Director of Music at VIOLIN TRUMPET his distinctive melodic voice, which they likened to Sinatra and Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. Bennett. Requests for his CD’s are still being filled. Richard was the youngest of Sarlo was always thinking of creative venues for his Big Band four siblings - brother of Carl 31319 Bleck, Phyllis C. 42824 Jozwiak, James 55807 Moyer, Roland N. 8325 Steele, Clifford Orchestra. He continued to promote his Big Band Orchestra to Vikstrom and brother-in-law of P.O. Box 188 22859 Marina Dr. 16371/2 W. Farwell Ave., Apt. 3 631 Herbert Hodges Rd. restaurant and lounge owners until his death, and had a tentative Cecilia Vikstrom (Albuquerque, Big Rock, IL 60511 Plainfield, IL 60585 Chicago, IL 60626 Center, KY 42214 gig set for September 2012. He knew that nothing could replace New Mexico). He was the brother 630-373-9422 630-420-8156 773-412-8905 270-565-5035 TRUMPET 630-723-1883 DOUBLE BASS 270-670-8766 the sound of “live’ music, and in today’s world with all the sound- of Ann Vikstrom and uncle TRUMPET GUITAR replicating technology, it was even more of a quintessential thrill to of Henry Branson (Chicago). Lastly, he was brother of Susan hear a Big Band Orchestra “live!” Lukatch and brother-in-law of Edward Lukatch, uncle to Sarlo passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2013, in Miranda Lukatch (Skokie). the loving arms of his wife, Gloria J. Yorke, of 33 years. He was Richard was a classical violinist. While frequently travelling 55893 Duncan, Steven T. 48319 Keefe, Michael J. 55685 Neher-Laymon, Mary Jo 47040 Tollefsen, Jeffrey R. 4851 N. Saint Louis Ave. 6324 Western Ave. 5540 W. Eddy St. 27071 Wellington Ct. 2 months shy of his 88th birthday (March 4th). A music-filled to Midwestern and European engagements, he made Hyde Park Chicago, IL 60625 Willowbrook, IL 60527-1873 Chicago, IL 60641 Lake Barrington, IL 60010 Memorial was held in his honor on Saturday, January 26, at The his home. A graduate of the University of Chicago’s Laboratory 847-226-8205 630-235-5479 773-255-5097 847-304-9182 First Church Of the Nazarene in Lemont, IL, and concluded with School, Richard received his bachelor’s degree from the Peabody TENOR TROMBONE KEYBOARDS FRENCH HORN 847-804-9182 his Big Band Orchestra-Lead Trumpet player, Marty Marshack, and Institute at Johns Hopkins University and his master’s degree FRENCH HORN Big Band Orchestra –Lead Clarinet/Sax player, Bill Horn, along from . with the church pianist and drummer playing, “When the Saints Go A memorial service and reception was held on Sunday, February Marching In,” while everyone who attended sang along. 24th at 5:00 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church in Hyde Park. 54785 Fisher, Robert C. 49510 Labella, Marcia 50065 O’Shea, Anna Belle 55386 Zupano, Ralph It was a fitting tribute to a man; whose heartbeat was his music 4051 N. Puaski 3019 Sunnyside Ave. 6801 S. LaGrange Rd., Unit E-16 1611 216th Ave. There was no doubt that Dick’s beaming smile, shined down that Chicago, IL 60641 Brookfield, IL 60513-1051 Hodgkins, IL 60525 Union Grove, WI 53182-9430 morning, from heaven’s gate! 773-817-5017 708-387-2414 708-425-4078 262-694-9692 VIOLA 708-715-7415 FLUTE GUITAR HARP Tribute by Gloria Yorke Jimmy Gianas Memorial Service

For all who knew and or worked with Jimmy, there will be a memorial 51375 Fry, Gary D. 55612 Lenihan, Timothy 13 Rolling Ridge Rd. 510 W. Briar Place, Apt. 307 2012-2013 Membership Directory Corrections

service for him at Second City, 1616 N. Wells, Chicago on Northfield, IL 60093 Chicago, IL 60657 • 54773 McNamara, Timothy April 9, 2013 at 7:30PM. Contact Tom Beranek at 312-608-7433 847-441-7467 708-373-7240 1415 Wisconsin Ave. ARRANGER PIANO if you have questions. Berwyn, IL 60402 773-454-6694 SAXOPHONE [email protected] 51762 Hanna, Judith L. 42957 Lofstrom, Douglas J. P.O. Box 3907 8014 Winter Circle Deceased May they rest in peace Oak Park, IL 60303 Downers Grove, IL 60516 708-707-1929 630-901-9828 BASS VIOLIN BASS VIOLIN Last First Instrument Died Born Elected Bailey Rose Organ 12/11/12 08/23/15 06/14/56 NOTICE TO MEMBERS Lampkin Robert E. Trumpet 12/30/12 05/23/27 04/07/49 You are in violation of Section VIII, Niwa Eloise M. Piano 01/12/13 04/27/28 10/30/47 D.3. of the By-Laws of the Chicago Raffaelli Gino Violin 01/10/13 06/03/25 02/28/46 Federation of Musicians by accepting, offering to accept, paying or offering Rott George C. Drums 01/04/13 03/21/22 08/18/42 less than the scale rate. Vikstrom Richard A. Violin 01/19/13 07/09/62 03/02/99

12 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 13 Attend an Orchestra Concert or Opera! Ars Viva We have many musicians performing throughout the area. Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM Support them by attending a performance or patronizing North Shore Center for an establishment where they work. the Performing Arts See a Show! 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie 847-673-6300 Bank of America Theatre www.arsviva.org The Book of Mormon 312-977-1717 Attend an Orchestra Concert Elgin Symphony Orchestra or Opera! Time for Spring Attend a Concert! Broadway Playhouse Friday, March 8, 2013 at 7:30 PM Park Ridge Civic Orchestra I Love Lucy Peter Rowan Prairie Center for 312-977-1700 From Spain to Scotland, the Performing Arts Sunday, March 17, 2013 the Mendelssohn Way at 7:00 PM 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg Drury Lane Theatre Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM Old Town School of Folk Music Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 7:30 PM Sunset Boulevard Pickwick Theatre 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM January 24, 2013– April 7, 2013 www.oldtownschool.com 5 South Prospect Ave. 847-692-7726 Hemmens Cultural Center 630-530-8300 45 Symphony Way, Elgin Great Big Sea www.parkridgecivicorchestra.org Club Swing Marriott Lincolnshire Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Rockford Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 PM Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:30 PM Now and Forever: The Music of Salute to the Big Bands House of Blues Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:30 PM Andrew Lloyd Webber 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 7:30 PM Hemmens Cultural Center January 16 – March 17, 2013 www.houseofblues.com Handel’s Messiah 45 Symphony Way, Elgin Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:30 PM 847-888-4000 Paramount Theatre www.elginsymphony.org Coronado Theater Fiddler on the Roof March 4 – March 24, 2013 314 N. Main Street, Rockford Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 815-965-0049 630-896-6666 www.rockfordsymphony.com Great Love Stories Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM Royal George Hoop it Up! Southwest Symphony Orchestra Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church An American Story A Cole Porter Celebration! 149 West Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst March 7 – April 14, 2013 Bill Archer Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 4:00 PM 630-941-0202 www.elmhurstsymphony.org 312-988-9000 per Chicago Bulls schedule Trinity Christian College 6601 W. College Drive Evanston Symphony Orchestra The Second City 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago Palos Heights Jesse Case and Julie Nichols 708-802-0686 Slavic Favorites www.southwestsymphony.com Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM Sunday through Saturday Pick-Staiger Concert Hall 1616 N. Wells St. Symphony of Oak Park 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston Chicago, IL and River Forest 847-864-8804 www.evanstonsymphony.org Writers’ Theatre Shot and a GOAL! Celestial Sojourn Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 4:00 PM Sweet Charity Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra Frank Pellico Dominican University January 22 – March 31, 2013 Stormy Tchaikovsky per Chicago Blackhawks schedule 7900 Division Street, River Forest 847-242-6000 708-218-2648 Friday, March 15, 2013 at 8:00 PM United Center www.symphonyoprf.com 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 8:00 PM James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts 19351 W. Washington Street Grayslake If you have future engagements that you would like listed in this column, 847-295-2135 please send them to Vice-President Jares at [email protected]. www.lakeforestsymphony.org

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14 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 15 Rick Leister Pat Mallinger Quartet Roots Rock Society Elizabeth Start From the Trumpet Studio featuring Bill Carrothers Bass Mint Sessions From the Start R & R Ensemble Home on Richmond Riddim To Riddim Electric & Eclectic Start The Band Source, Downers Grove cdbaby.com La Familia [email protected] Cdbaby.com patmallinger.com Stann Champion amazon.com 773-994-6756 Don Stille *Only members in good standing are allowed to list CD’s For Sale. iTunes.com Carole March with Joe Vito iTunes.com Keys To My Heart digistation.com Everything I Love cdbaby.com cdbaby.com [email protected] Amazon.com [email protected] Phyllis Adams, Harp Chicago Q Ensemble Donald Draganski Jim Gailloreto Bobby Lewis cdbaby.com Target.com and Monty Adams, Flute Amy Wurtz String Quartets Music for winds and piano The Insider (featuring John Mc Lean) Inside This Song amazon.com Suenos Latin-Jazz Opera by Request www.chicagoqensemble.bigcartel.com performed by the Pilgrim widesound.it Passion Flower digstation.net Marlene Rosenberg Azul Oscuro Universal Peace Chamber Players. Jazz String Quintet (featuring Here I Go Again 773-237-0129 Pieces of... Steven Hashimoto [email protected] Jerry Coleman www.albanyrecords.com ) Flugel Gourmet marlenemusic.com 708-222-6520 847-869-6150 Nineburner naimlabel.com Just Havin’ Some Fun Tommy Muellner [email protected] Jazz Makes You Happy Frank D’Rone American Complex (featuring Another Time It’s All About Time Duane Thamm Mike Alongi [email protected] Frank D’Rone Sings Patricia Barber) Instant Groove [email protected] Marlene Rosenberg Tribute to Hamp Live Freshly Squeezed www.jerrycolemandrummer.com After the Ball with Billy M In Person at originclassical.com In The Forefront (re-issue) 773-237-0129 Bassprint Delmark Records [email protected] 847-251-1410 the Hungry/Brand New Morning Day Shadow Puppets (featuring On Fire! with Eric Schneider and the iTunes.com [email protected] 815-399-5112 Live in Atlantic City/This Is Love This Lawrence Hobgood) Rhythmakers Dr. Willie A. 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H. Seigfried Blue Porpoise Avenue [email protected] Watchful Eyes Old American Songs Ernie Hines Bach: Favorite Keyboard Pieces Brian Patti Criminal Mastermind Bittersweet 847-204-8212 [email protected] 847-888-0404 There Is A Way [email protected] My Kind of Town solo double bass Elusive 708-456-1382 amazon.com My Baby Wears the Lovin’ Crown 773-262-2504 630-832-9222 cdbaby.com Sunnyside Records Eric “Baron” Behrenfeld naxos.com The Early Years by Ernie Hines Impasse Tiki Cowboys Tim Coffman itunes.com Kunta Kinte: Remembering “Roots” John E. Magnan Pan Go Steel Band Karl E. H. Seigfried Cadence Records tikicowboys.com Crossroads Electrified The 50/50 Band For The Day Blue Rhizome jazzmaniac.com itunes.com Peter Ellefson Ernie Hines Ellie Seconds the New Quartet sunnysiderecords.com Anne Burnell blujazz.com Trombone 708-771-3945 Don’t That You Paul Ross cdbaby.com amazon.com Blues in the Night cdbaby.com Pure Vida www.afmentertainment.org/ Pink Ladies panpress.com itunes.com Mark Burnell timcoffman.com [email protected] groups/688-ernie-hines Since U Left Me 630-587-3473 Fred Simon [email protected] 773-862-2665 708-359-5124 hickeys.com colorfulmusicbabyblue.com [email protected] Dreamhouse www.burnellmusic.com iTunes tunecore.com/music/erniehines 312-208-3229 Bob Perna Remember the River Frank Winkler cdbaby.com Dick Daugherty myspace.com/erniehines Music My Way Since Forever Symphonic Pops Orchestra itunes.com Versatility Evanston Symphony Orchestra cdbaby.com/erniehines Pat Mallinger Once Again naimlabel.com/artist-fred-simon.aspx From Broadway to Hollywood cdbaby.com Evanston Live! cdbaby.com/erniehines2 Monday Prayer To Tunkashila www.bobpernaandpersistance.com itunes.com Frank Winkler, Conductor Greg Cahill [email protected] Lawrence Eckerling, Cond. itunes.com cdbaby.com [email protected] Special Consensus Works by Bernstein, Walker, amazon.com Moorean Moon Russ Phillips Richard Sladek Scratch Gravel Road Orbert Davis Hanson, Gershwin and Draganski emusic.com Pat Mallinger Quartet I’m Glad There Is You Piano Celebration Frank Winkler Trio Compass Records Home & Away www.evanstonsymphony.org goprotunes.com Live at the North Sea Jazz Fest Love Walked In chicagopianist.com Once in Awhile www.compassrecords.com Chicago Jazz Philharmanic Bluejackjazz [email protected] 708-652-5656 [email protected] iTunes Patrick Ferreri Douglas Johnson [email protected] James Callen Trio chijazzphil.org/homeandaway Expressions of Love Clevinjourneys 773-489-2443 Russ Phillips Mark Sonksen Frank Winkler Quartet In The Tradition cdbaby.com douglasjohnsonmusic.bandcamp.com One Morning in May Blue Visions: Compositions of Romance ‘n’ Swing James Callen Bob Dogan digstation.com Pat Mallinger with Dan Trudell [email protected] 1995 Alba [email protected] 708-488-8877 Salishan Jeremy Kahn Dragon Fish cdbaby.com Rings Most of a Nickel Chicago Sessions James Quinn 312-421-6472 Willie Woods Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Bob Dogan Sings Ballads 708-386-2900 cdbaby.com Legacy One Feelin’ the Spirit Collective Creativity My Blues Roots itunes.com cdbaby.com Mark Sonksen Trio cdbaby.com/cd/williewoods Orbert Davis cdbaby.com jquinnmusic.com Climbing Mountains wwoodsproductions.com chijazzphil.org 773-963-5906 312-861-0926 Postales Del Sur orbertdavis.com cdbaby.com 312-573-8930 312-421-6472

16 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 17 By Leo Murphy Do you have something to sell? Advertise in the Intermezzo! Call 312-782-0063

We welcome these new and returning members to the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208. The musicians listed below perform with many of the groups around Chicago including our orchestras, operas, bands, chamber groups, casual groups, theaters and soloists. They have different talents, perform in different genres and work in various venues, but they all share our love of music and a desire to pursue their love as a profession. They have made a decision to join us as professionals in our Union. If you meet them on a DISCLAIMER job, whether on a bandstand, in a pit, or a stage introduce yourself and get to know them. Your officers and editorial staff conscientiously screen all advertis- Allison Gessner Acct# 56650 (Oboe/Clarinet/English Horn/ Marie Tachouet Acct# 56775 (Flute/Alto Flute/Piccolo) is a ing submitted to the Intermezzo. We Flute/Saxophone) transferring member from Local 24 in Akron, OH. cannot, however, assume responsi- 4506 N. Malden, Apt. 111 1339 N. Dearborn St., Apt. 9-B bility for product quality or advertis- Chicago, IL 60640 Chicago, IL 60610 ing content; nor can your officers 502-321-3879 513-367-9596 be held accountable for misrepre- [email protected] [email protected] sentations between sidepersons and leader/contractors. Andrew Smith Acct# 56725 (Tuba) 2354 Burberry Lane The Intermezzo is published 10 times Bloomington, IN 47401 per year. May-June and November- 806-570-8325 December are combined issues. [email protected]

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CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RICCARDO MUTI, Music Director PIERRE BOULEZ, Conductor Emeritus

Announces auditions for the following: CONTRABASSOON/BASSOON The Union Hall (Ed Ward Hall) is the

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The best qualified applicant will be accepted even if not immediately available. Preliminary auditions are held behind a screen. Immediate notification of acceptance or rejection is given at all auditions. Rockford Symphony Steve Larsen, Music Director NOTE: ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY Announces auditions for the following positions: The Audition Committee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting Principal Tuba the highest professional standards at these auditions. (Must be available for 2013/14 season) CONTRABASSOON/BASSOON AUDITIONS Section Cello ARE SCHEDULED FOR MAY, 2013 FINAL AUDITIONS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 3, 2013 Section Bass Application materials must be postmarked by APRIL 1, 2013 OR faxed or e-mailed by APRIL 5, 2013. Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, April 14

Applicants should send a brief one page resume, including Clarinet 2 Name, Address, Phone Number, E-mail address and Instrument to: Section First Violin Auditions Coordinator Chicago Symphony Orchestra Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 220 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60604 Applicants should send a One-Page resume to

Email: [email protected] Rockford Symphony Orchestra Phone: 312/294-3271 Fax: 312/294-3272 Rockford Symphony, 711 North Main St. www.cso.org/csoauditions Rockford, IL 60013

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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please check www.rockfordsymphony.com for Contact Spencer Aloisio for prices repetoire lists and complete audition information and to secure dates.

20 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 21 CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MUSICIANS RELIEF FUND TOTAL: $3,286.00

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TEMPO is the new name for the LEGISLATIVE ACTION FUND. It is the AFM’s nonpartisan, multi-candidate political action fund that is supported entirely by the voluntary contributions of AFM members. TEMPO makes disbursements to congressional candidates of either party who have a demonstrated record of support for professional musicians, issues of concern to its members and the arts in general. To make a contribution, make your check payable to TEMPO to view the list of cfm and send it c/o Chicago Federation of Musicians contributors, go to 656 W. Randolph St., #2W Chicago, IL 60661 CFM10208.COM Attn: Membership Dept. We will add your name to the list of contributors and forward your check to the AFM.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CFM SCHOLARSHIP FUND TOTAL: $1,430.00

The CFM College Scholarship Fund for Music Students has been set up in memory of Leland Baska. This fund helps the CFM continue to offer financial assistance for children of CFM members as well as students of CFM members that are currently working toward a music degree. Make checks payable to the CFM Scholarship Fund to view the list of cfm and mail them to the Chicago Federation of Musicians contributors, go to 656 W. Randolph St. #2W Chicago, IL 60661 CFM10208.COM Attn: Membership Dept. We will add your name to the list of contributors on our website.

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