“Home of the Pros”

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

Volume 77, Number 1 1st Quarter 2014 New Year, New Mayor, New Deal! appy New Year! We hope your holiday season was Allegro, written by Musical Coordinator Seymour “Red” Hjoyous and filled with family, friends and good cheer. Press, will have meaning for Detroit Theater musicians as Thanks to your support, we are looking forward to a very well as those who aspire to be. fulfilling and prosperous new year. Our city looks forward toward a new beginning with a new mayor; we have sev- Mike Duggan Elected Mayor of Detroit eral agreements that will have to be newly negotiated in Last spring, at the urging of two of our members, Ralphe the new year and one that’s already done. Armstrong and Ron English, I met with I will use this opportunity to intro- The Music Stand then mayoral candidate Mike Duggan at duce you to the new personalities that Local 5. Though I assumed the nature of by have taken up the challenges that lie George the meeting was to ask for an endorse- ahead. Again let me thank those of you Troia, Jr. ment, the only request I received was to who attended our semi-annual meeting Local 5 stay neutral with my vote as a member and overwhelmingly agreed to support President of the Metro AFL-CIO Board (which our annual dues assessment. Reading the I did). newsletters from around the country, we are still far below At that time, the primary had not taken place and my many of our peer locals and hope to have financial good feeling was to withhold any endorsements until a clear news to report to you soon. Reading the many local news- field was in position. Anyway, the campaign would play letters from around the country also gives me a perspective out with about as many dirty political tricks as possible, on what may interest many of you, so from time to time we but the people of the city spoke and Mike Duggan was will reprint articles that would be relevant to Local 5. One elected mayor. Mike came across as a very sincere indi- such article I came across in the January issue of Local 802’s continued on page 2

Links to What’s in This Issue Our Advertisers WindWords ...... 3 Comedy Corner ...... 16 These fine folks helped bring you this issue of Keynote . Your support will Tempo Contributions ...... 4 Member Newsline ...... 17 assure their continued advertising . DFM Referral Gigs ...... 4 Welcome, New Members . . . . . 18 Bugs Beddow ...... 24 Classified Advertisement ...... 4 Member Directory Changes . . . .18-19 Dave Hunt Jazz ...... 20 Music Matters: Red Press ...... 6 Missing Your Latest eKeynote? . . . . 20 David Horger ...... 20 Johnny Rodriguez ...... 15 Detroit Musicians Fund Gifts . . . . . 8 Tax Season Information ...... 21 Kids & Jazz ...... 20 Executive Board Meeting Minutes .10-15 Closing Chord ...... 22 Kim Hawes, Realtor ...... 21 Local Open House Photos . . . . . 12 Obtaining a Membership Directory . . 23 Stewart-Anderson Enterprises . . . . . 20 New Book, Detroit Jazz ...... 13 Membership Survey ...... 23 WSU Music Department ...... 9 About eBilling Notification . . . . . 15 Calendar of Local 5 Events . . . . . 24 Annual Membership Meeting Local 5 Support Line ...... 16 BONUS Detroit Jazz Photos . . . .24-25 > MONDAY, March 17, at NOON< The Music Stand, continued from page 1 Keynote vidual who agreed with us that music August 31, 2017, both sides felt that should remain a very important part having an agreement in place eight Editor George Troia, Jr . of the cityscape of any Detroit come- months early would ensure attracting Managing Editor back story. He told us that he was and retaining top-level talent to the Susan Barna Ayoub the person who insisted on using the organization as well as encourage do- Graphic Designer Virginia L . Hunt Four Tops’ “Reach Out” in the DMC nors to help with creating an endow- Printed by ads that I have referred to in recent ment to provide a cultural institution Messenger Printing Service columns. that will be here for years to come. Published by Our very own T ’n’ T band, co-led Highlights of the agreement in- Detroit Federation of Musicians Local 5, by Tony DiMaria and Ted Smith that clude a two percent raise in each year American Federation of Musicians of the contract Keynote Ad Rates as well as a sign- Full page $225 .00 2/3 page $155 .00 ing bonus for 1/2 page $120 .00 the musicians. 1/3 page $80 .00 Many thanks to 1/4 page $60 .00 1/6 page $40 .00 our negotiating 1/8 page $30 .00 committee, com- 25% discount to members prised of princi- All ads must be union compliant. pal French horn- Call for rate card and full details . Materials deadlines: January 15, ist Karl Pituch; April 15, July 15, October 15 second horn Bryan Kennedy; LOCAL 5 Committees Campaign worker David Cartwright and Local 5’s Ralphe principal trom- DSO Negotiating Committee: Karl Pituch, chairman; Bryan Kennedy; Armstrong with President Troia and Mike Duggan, mayoral bonist Kenneth candidate who went on to become Detroit’s new mayor . Peter McCaffrey; Robert Stiles; Thompkins; cel- Kenneth Thompkins list Peter McCaffrey; librarian, Rob- DSO Orchestra Committee: rehearses at the Local every Tuesday Haden McKay, chairman; Ethan Allen; night, played for the victory party at ert Stiles; and attorney Kevin Case of Dave Everson, Bryan Kennedy; the Westin Hotel, and yes, they did file Case Arts Law, LLC. Robert Stiles the job (see photo on page 12). We Kevin is originally from the Metro Keynote Committee: David Denniston; Alonza McKenzie; wish Mayor Duggan much success Detroit area, where he studied vio- George Troia; Susan Barna Ayoub with the turnaround of the city and lin and later ended up in the Grant Local 5 Development Committee: hope that our music- making skills Park Symphony. He now resides in George Troia; Susan Barna Ayoub; David Denniston; Alonza McKenzie; will be a major force in this endeavor. Chicago and has recently negotiated Paul Onachuk contracts for the Chicago Lyric Op- MOT Orchestra Committee: New Deal! era and the Pittsburgh Symphony Or- Greg Near, chairman; Carrie Banfield, vice president; Bill King, treasurer; The Detroit Symphony Orchestra chestras. Barbara Zmich, ROPA delegate; and Detroit Federation of Musicians, We would also like to extend our Charlotte Merkerson, secretary; AFM Local 5, announced a succes- thanks to the DSO Board, chaired by Andrew Pelletier, member at large; Robert Reed, union steward sor agreement at a press conference Phillip Fisher, Board member Bruce on January 15, 2014. Though the Peter­sen, and the DSO Management ≥ new agreement won’t take effect un- team, including Anne Parsons, Linda til September 1, and will run through continued on page 5 2 || Keynote || ing from frustrated members of the middle class who see the reasonable AFM Local 5 goals they may have had as they grew by Susan “Home of the Pros” up to no longer be achievable. Barna Ayoub, In the mid-1800’s during the ear- President Local 5 George Troia, Jr ,. ext . 1 Secretary- liest days of unions, there was not pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer much an individual could do to better Vice President his (or her) work life. Workers who Douglas Cornelsen dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net became too demanding were likely i, Everyone! Some random, yet Secretary-Treasurer to be fired and replaced by someone Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 related, musings of mine dur- sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net H desperate enough for a job to accept ing this extreme winter: Executive Board long hours, low pay and rude treat- Robert Conway Your officers were introduced to David Denniston ment. There was a nearly inexhaust- a 2013 documentary at the AFM Robert Lymperis ible supply of workers, making it dif- Alonza McKenzie Convention in Las Vegas last summer, ficult for an individual to negotiate Paul N . Onachuk entitled Inequality for All. Presented A.F. of M. Convention Delegate with his/her employers. This bears Gordon Stump by former U.S. Secretary of Labor interesting similarities to today’s large Michael McGowan – Alternate Robert Reich, the film examines the President Emeritus numbers of musicians, who train historically high income inequality Gordon Stump themselves for years and/or graduate Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus that currently exists in our country. It Byron X . Taylor from conservatories, are hungry for explores the effect this increasing gap Assistant to the President work in the music field, have a finely Mary Johnstone, ext . 5 has not only on the economy but on honed competitive sense and who of- mary@detroitmusicians .net democracy itself. Membership Administration ten are willing to undercut each other Concern about this challenge has Membership, ext . 6 & 0 to get their foot in the door and are local5@detroitmusicians .net been expressed by influential people DME Referral Agent ultimately exploited by managers and from many walks of life. Yale econo- Referral Agent, ext . 4 club owners. It can feel somewhat like pros@detroitmusicians .net mist Robert J. Shiller says increas- athletic competition – that sense of Address & Telephone ing economic inequality is “the most 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 the importance of the individual that Southfield, Michigan 48075 important problem that we are fac- goads people to scramble over each 248 .569 .5400 ing now today.” Pope Francis wrote Fax Number other for work. All the while the pri- in his Evangelii Gaudium that “as long General Office: 248 .569 .4716 mary beneficiaries are of course – the Website as the problems of the poor are not www detroitmusicians. .net employers. radically resolved by rejecting the ab- Hours How do we resolve the notion that Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm solute autonomy of markets and fi- there is an inherent right to a decent Holiday Closings nancial speculation and by attacking New Year’s Day, M .L . King Day, life for all – with the free competition Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, the structural causes of inequality, no that drives our striving for excellence? Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, solution will be found for the world’s Columbus Day, Election Day, Add to this that our music is not just Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, problems or, for that matter, to any a product for sale. It is a critical aspect Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, problems.” President Barack Obama New Year’s Eve of the human experience. calls the income gap the “defining All views and opinions expressed in We need to build on our hard-won Keynote articles by non-elected mem- challenge of our time.” efforts to have a say in the condi- bers are those of the authors them- While this inequality is of concern selves and do not necessarily reflect tions under which we perform, and the opinions or policy of the Keynote for all Americans regardless of income staff or the Board of Directors of the we should be paid enough to allow us level, a new resentment is now com- Detroit Federation of Musicians . continued on page 4

1st Quarter 2014 || 3 || urgency to band together for the benefit of each individual WindWords, continued from page 3 as well as for the group, I believe we can succeed in turn- to live in comfort and with dignity. We must endeavor to ing things around and making our talents and our union continue to progress down the road of self-determination work for us. - not to regress to the conditions of the lives of musicians Brrrrrr..... what a brutal winter we are having! Is it as they were during the time of Mozart – in which one spring yet? needed a king or a duke as a benefactor in order to live the P.S. I’d like to thank Board Member David Denniston life of a professional musician. and President Emeritus Gordon Stump for their assistance This time of a widening gap between the haves and with the technical updates that needed to be made to the have-nots has more in common with the times during website (Dave!) and our database program (Gordon!) to which unions came to be than might be immediately ap- accommodate the changes in the annual billing. Thanks, parent. If we can wrap our minds and energies around the guys!!!

TEMPO Contributions, Classified Ad 4th Quarter, 2013 This is a free service to Local 5 members . Cost to others Allen, Ethan Knas, Gregory offering or seeking musical products or services is 30¢ Austin Jr., William Koltyk, Silven a word . Submit to Susan Barna Ayoub at Local 5 (sec-tres@detroitmusicians net). . Ayoub, Alan Liberson, Laurence Ayoub, Susan Marino, Priscilla for sale: Hundreds of arrangements by Ernie Bartlett, Mary Marrone, Larry Matchulat for an 18-piece band, $1,200.00 or best offer; Bergman, Robert McKenzie, Stephen 40-50 arrangements by Ernie Matchulat for an 8-piece Bernadich, Charles Mellow, Glenn dance band, $400.00 or best. All proceeds will go to the Boelter, Richard Moon, Benny Ernie Matchalat Endowment Fund at WSU; call Anne Booker, David Mukamal, Richard Marie Matchulat: 248-476-8682. Bowles, Paul Mureddu, Sylvia Cimarelli, Aladino Ozga, Donald Claeys, Keith Reiter, Patricia Cogley, Michael Robinson, Barbara How to File a Gig Compton, Catherine Rossi, Anthony Cornelsen, Douglas Russo, Anthony Before the gig Dorsey, John Schigelone, Barry 1. Write a union contract with your client/ Fischer, Ronald Teal Jr, Laurence employer (forms are available at Local 5 or can Fitz, Wallace Terry-Ross, Patricia be downloaded at www.detroitmusicians.net). Fletcher, David Thurman, John 2. File a signed copy of the contract at Local 5 Francis, Derek Troia Jr, George Head­quarters. This is for your protection! Fucinari Jr, Guido Waselowich, Nicholas Harrison, Leo West, Wendell After the gig Hassan, Barbara Zmich, Barbara 1. Complete an LS-1 Pension Contract (signed by Jones, Duncan TOTAL = $574.60 the purchaser or leader; form is available at Local 5 or on the web at www.detroitmusicians.net). DFM Referral Gigs 2. Bring or mail a copy of the LS-1 Pension Contract with checks for work dues and pension Date leader Players City to Local 5 Headquarters within 10 days. 10/6 Ernie Skuta 4 West Bloomfield 10/19 Ron English 1 Troy For more, call Sue Barna Ayoub at 248.569.5400, 11/25 Wendell Harrison 2 Detroit ext. 3, or email her: [email protected]. 11/30 Steve Wood 2 Commerce Twp. 4 || Keynote || The Music Stand, continued from page 2

Lutz and Eric Ronmark. All were exemplary in helping make this negotiation a success!

Other Agreements Coming Up Other agreements will be negotiated in the new year in- cluding, the Michigan Opera Theater, the Detroit Opera House, Fisher Theater and the Community Orchestra Agreement covering the Dearborn, Grosse Pointe, Livonia, Michigan Philharmonic, Redford Civic, Southern Great Lakes and Warren Symphony Orchestras. Some of the ne- gotiating committees have been formed and are up and President Troia at the recent InAccord event with US Con- running. gressman John Conyers of the 13th District . Our Community Orchestra Committee will combine some returning veteran negotiators as Dennis Carter II, with more to follow. Thanks, MPTF! Mike McGillivray, and Mike McGowan, and newcomers Lydia Cleaver and Robert Hawkins. We have also asked Seymour “Red” Press Conductor Emeritus David Daniels to assist us in compil- Our musicians who performed over the past 40 years will ing a master schedule to avoid scheduling conflicts. know the name, but many of our active musicians playing Our remaining committees are in the process of form- today – especially in the theater – could have or may still ing. With these new agreements, we are optimistic that indirectly be playing for this gentleman. they will help us in the goal of making things better for I first heard the name mentioned by the late Max Lieb, musicians. We are also crafting language to accommodate who himself was a musician’s musician into his 90s. At that the new so called right-to-work laws and the possible re- time, the touring production of Pippin played the Fisher peal of these hastily passed laws that were forced on us by Theater in 1977. Subsequent shows would pass through, the self-absorbed few in Lansing. even to this day, and we would refer to them as Red Press Updates on all of these negotiations will appear through- shows – those in which he served, and in some cases still out the year in the Keynote. does, as musical coordinator. Speaking of Agreements, we would like to congratu- One most notable show, Chicago, has played here at least late the Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra and Local half a dozen times since its revival. Others included Dream- 30-73 for their recent settlement following an 18- month girls, The Tap Dance Kid, Into the Light, Anything Goes, Ain’t lockout, and thanks to all of you who contributed to their Misbehavin’, Shenandoah, Meet Me in St. Louis, Guys and cause both collectively and personally. Dolls, The Color Purple, Bells Are Ringing, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, just to Music Performance Trust Fund Project name a few. I found his article fascinating, and it contained We are very grateful to the new MPTF Trustee, Dan Beck, some very good advice for people starting out in the busi- and Film Fund Trustee, Robert Jaffe, for taking an interest ness. I hope you agree. I find people like him so very in- in Detroit and the Detroit Public Schools to again provide spiring, especially as he approaches his 90th birthday! funding for school concerts. This brings to mind a story I heard about the great cel- We are also grateful to the Detroit Musicians Fund for list Pablo Casals. When asked why he was still practicing acting as our co-sponsor. Funds will be provided for 31 at the age of 90, he replied, “Because I think I’m making performances. Programs have taken place at several schools progress!” May God bless you in the New Year!

1st Quarter 2014 || 5 || Music Matters: A Dream Fulfilled Interview with Local 802 (New York) Member Red Press

He’s at the top of his class. Red Press has been performing and contracting for so long that younger musicians can only dream of having such a successful career. A member of Local 802 since 1942, Red grew up in the swing era, where he earned chairs in the bands of Benny Goodman and Tom- my Dorsey, before becoming a contractor on Broadway. During his long career, Red recorded with Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Pearl Bailey, Lena Horne, Leonard Bernstein, Itzhak Perlman, Placido Domingo and many others. He also performed with the American Symphony Orchestra, Brooklyn Philharmonic and New York City Ballet. In 1957 he played his first Broadway musical, and since then has been involved with more than 100 shows. During that time he worked with Irving Berlin, Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim, Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, Josh Logan and Jerome Robbins. In 2007, Red Red Press, a member of Local 802 since 1942, has was awarded a Tony for Excellence in Theater. Red has recorded film scores and TV themes, and his had an incredible career . own compositions have sold over 100,000 albums. Recently, Local 802 recording rep Bob Pawlo sat down with Red and recorded his story. What follows are Red’s own words on the supremacy of swing, the appeal of Broadway, and advice for musicians who are just starting out. (Oh, and when you see Red on Feb. 26, wish him a happy 90th birthday!)

hen I was 14 years old, it was the era of Benny phones, one trumpet, piano, bass and drums. We bought WGoodman and Tommy Dorsey. The swing or- stock arrangements of all the popular tunes of the day, chestras had just become world famous. I fell in love with which were readily available. We played in the local dance swing. My friends and I – even the ones who weren’t mu- halls and during half-time at basketball games at the Y. Jobs sicians – could sing all the songs then paid $3 a night, which was from the recordings and even sing fine for us amateurs. the jazz phrases that the musicians When I was 17, we worked played. It was an era when swing I wanted nothing else the Catskills during the summer. music dominated the whole envi- other“ than music, and I’m From the first time I played the ronment. Swing was king, and I was very happy I went for it. saxophone, I knew that I wanted enraptured by it. ” to make music my life. I was an My father loved music. He played honor student in high school, and the piano and also kept a drum set next to the radio to play had already started college, but my heart wasn’t in school along with the swing bands. He asked me if I would like any more. to play the saxophone; of course, I said yes. I studied with During World War II, I knew I would be drafted into the the best teacher in the Bronx, Bill Shiner. He taught me to Army. Luckily, I saw a notice at my teacher’s studio about play the clarinet as well. Bill put together an all-saxophone how to enlist in an Army band. Of course, that sounded band. On my right sat Lenny Hambro, and on my left was wonderful to me. Not only could being in the band save Stan Getz. Both went on to successful careers in the music my life, I would be doing what I loved – and getting better business. at it. The band I joined was sent down to Newport News, By the time I was 16, I formed a band of three saxo- Virginia. I spent three years there. We had our own swing

6 || Keynote || band, where I got to play lead alto. jingles and record dates. But one particular gig had a tre- I went into the Army an amateur and came out a profes- mendous advantage: playing in a hit Broadway show. To sional. All I wanted to do next was play with a swing band. know that you’re going to be working a full year – or may- Three months after I was discharged, I was hired to play be even more than a year – seemed like heaven. lead alto in a band led by Bobby Sherwood. Although the My first show was in 1957, the same year I got mar- lesser bands weren’t known for paying well, we made $100 ried. It was a show called “The Body Beautiful” by Jerry a week. By contrast, my father was earning $35 a week as Bock and Sheldon Harnick. There were 25 musicians in a salesman. From there, my career as a lead alto player took the pit, which seems like a lot today, but was typical then. off. For the next ten years, I played with better and better It closed after about 10 weeks. I went back to my freelance bands until I finally played with Tommy Dorsey and Benny work and got a job at the Roxy, which was similar to Ra- Goodman. dio City Music Hall. We had 35 musicians on staff playing four shows a day. My next Broadway show was the original “Gypsy,” which ran for two-and-a-half years. As far as contracting, I started as a “house contractor” at the Palace in 1970, thanks to Mel Rodnon. (A house contractor deals with payroll and logistics, but doesn’t re- ally hire and fire musicians. That responsibility falls to the “producer’s contractor.”) Shirley MacLaine was coming to play at the Palace. The producers asked me if I was capable of hiring an orchestra. Of course, I knew the good players in town. That started my long tenure as a Broadway orchestra contractor. Now let’s talk about the union. I can’t picture Broadway without a union. Someone has to protect you as an indi- vidual, to see that commitments are made and kept, to see that everyone is earning proper scale. There’s no security Jimmy Dorsey at left (in black suit) and Red Press, third from the right . “Nothing matches the thrill that I had when without a union. When I started on Broadway in 1957, I was playing with Tommy Dorsey’s band .” there was no pension or welfare, and the union wasn’t al- ways as democratic as it should have been. At that time, It had been my dream to play with Benny Goodman. the union negotiated privately with the theatre owners. However, playing with Tommy Dorsey was the most ex- The officers would come back, call a meeting, and say, “All citing. In my life, I’ve played many Broadway shows with right, this is it, guys, this is the best we can do,” Any gains beautiful orchestrations. I’ve also played with symphonies in the contract were usually very meager. Nonetheless, and ballet orchestras. They’re all fulfilling, but nothing the contract was always ratified. I and a few others felt we matches the thrill that I had when playing with Tommy should have a theatre committee and to be able to sit at the Dorsey’s band. table and negotiate. We printed up papers and passed them However, by the time I joined the Dorsey band, the out among the musicians in the different theatres, and set swing era was pretty much over. Tommy was still popular up a meeting. The union resisted us, threatening us with and still drew crowds, but the mass appeal of swing was expulsion for “dual-unionism.” We persisted, and from that gone. Also, playing with bands meant traveling most of the effort was born the theatre committee that exists today. year. I wanted to settle down. Now it is 2013. Everything in life changes. As far as the When I finally left the road, I played at various hotels Broadway contract, everyone knows that the minimums and also at movie theatres where bands were hired to play have decreased over the years. But I think the quality of four shows a day between showings. I also started to play continued on page 8

1st Quarter 2014 || 7 || Music Matters, continued from page 7 the players in the pit has risen, partly because it’s one of the The Music best jobs in town. of Giving What would I say to a young person now looking to Would you like to help support music scholarships break into the scene? What advice would I give? It’s very or a fellow member of Local 5 who is struggling difficult. I look back and I know my mother didn’t want with an emergency situation? Members can make me to be a musician because the odds of being successful tax-deductible donations to the Detroit Musicians were so small. That is true today as well. But of course with Fund in two ways: what we’re going through with the country today, I guess you can say the same thing about almost any occupation. If Monetary gifts there’s nothing else in the world that will make you happy Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters or through and this is your dream, then stay in it – don’t leave. And if www.detroitmusiciansfund.org. For more informa- you’re staying in it, then the next thing I can say is to play tion, you may contact the fund either via email at wherever you can and meet as many different musicians [email protected] or call 248-569- as you can. Also, you can’t always change who you are, but 5400, ext. 3. having a friendly personality never hurts. Be a cooperative person. Non-monetary giving Charlie Chaplin wrote in his autobiography that he was Note: As of January 1, 2014, the Detroit Musicians always friendly with musicians. He said they were the nic- Fund is no longer accepting donated instruments. est people, because to work in an orchestra you’ve got to Contributions in 4th Quarter, 2013 be cooperative. You’ve got to listen to the other players and blend. That gives musicians a certain kind of personality Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who that he felt carried over into their relationships. That’s the helped out financially during the last quarter: kind of personality you should have, so that people like you Austin Jr, William. and want to recommend you. But you’ve got to study, too. Ayoub, Susan Bergman, Robert My dream of being a musician was fulfilled. The ad- Booker, David vice I’m giving to others is the same advice that I took. I Compton, Catherine wanted nothing else other than music, and I’m very happy Daniels, David that I went for it. I hope everyone else gets their dream too. Day, Joni Dorsey, John Fischer, Ronald The preceding story was reprinted with permission from the Janu- Harrison, Leo ary 2014 issue of Allegro, the magazine of the New York City Hassan, Barbara musicians’ union (AFM Local 802). For more background, see Karoub, Carl www.Local802afm.org. Photos courtesy of Allegro Magazine. Koltyk, Silven Liberson, Laurence Mellow, Glenn Mureddu, Sylvia IMPORTANT REMINDER Robinson, Barbara Thurman, John Please keep your life insurance beneficiary Troia Jr, George information up to date. West, Wendel Zmich, Barbara Your heirs will love you for it. TOTAL = $425.00

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1st Quarter 2014 || 9 || Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 10/17/13

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- order at 11:03 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to receive the reports, they were na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members received unanimously. David Denniston, Robert Lymperis and Paul Onachuk. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the reports, they were the agenda, it was approved unanimously. approved unanimously. Special Orders: 11:08 am Local 5 CPA Paul Walter joined the meeting. 1:00 pm VP Cornelsen left the meeting. Mr Walter presented the audit of the local’s books for Fiscal Year Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards Ending March 31, 2013, as prescribed in Local 5’s Bylaws. He stated reports. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Denniston, to he is honored to be working for the local and happy with the union’s approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. internal controls. The union’s accounts are down $39,000 from the pre- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications vious year. That loss is split between the local’s accounts and the DSO from Jennifer Wey, Charles Taylor and Pealar Ledsinger. On motion by Members Fund account that is supervised by the union. The actual loss Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to accept the applications, by Local 5 was $19,900. Mr Walter reiterated his advice from previous they were accepted unanimously. years that the union needs a dues increase. Budget deficits cannot just Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- be put on the shoulders of the officers. There had been a lot of fluctua- ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census tion of income and expenses as a result of the DSO strike. However, it report. can be seen that there is a slow uptick in the costs to run the local. A Discussion took place about the upcoming Semi-Annual Meeting. side effect of a slow uptick in the economy is an increase in costs. Mr Denniston reiterated Paul Walter’s comment that a longterm finan- 11:33 am Alonza McKenzie joined the meeting. cial ideal for the union should be to have a year’s worth of expenses In continuing discussion about the union’s finances, Mr Walter sug- in the bank - whereas, Local 5 has enough for 7 months of expenses. gested the board consider an additional one-time assessment to the On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to con- membership. firm the results of a board e-poll for a $100 contribution to Michigan 12:01 pm Mr Walter left the meeting. Meeting recessed. State AFL-CIO Union Candidate Program (for which the original re- 12.10 am Meeting reconvened. quest from the AFL-CIO was $200), it was confirmed unanimously. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to con- the minutes of the previous meeting as presented, they were approved firm the results of a board e-poll for a $100 Contribution to Metro De- unanimously. troit AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade Fund (for which the original request The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thurs- from the AFL-CIO was $250), it was confirmed unanimously. day, November 21 at 11:00 AM. Mr Denniston spoke about his progress on the new website and President Troia gave the following report: issues with the current one. Currently, the Detroit Musicians Entertain- The luncheon for DSO members who joined since the spring of ment Website Rules only allow for a total of 5 megs worth of sound 2011 took place on October 3 and was well attended. The Local was clips per listing – no longer nearly enough, especially if one wants to thanked by all who were there. add video. On motion by Ms Ayoub, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to ap- The Negotiating Committee has recommended the hiring of Kevin prove an increase in the number of megabytes allowed per sound/video Case of Case Arts Law, LLC, as its attorney for upcoming negotiations. clip, it was approved unanimously. Mr Denniston plans to have the new The orchestra voted to approve the recommendation at its meeting site finished by the November board meeting. on October 10, 2013. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr 1:52 pm Ethan Allen, David Everson and Bryan Kennedy, members Denniston, to support this decision by the musicians of the DSO, it was of Local 5 and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Committee, joined supported unanimously. the meeting. The Michigan Opera Theater has named violinist and Local 5 Speaking for the rest of the committee, Mr Kennedy presented the member Molly Hughes as its new Orchestra Personnel Manager. committee’s annual appropriations request. The union Development Committee has met twice since the last board meeting and is working on a proposed schedule for monthly workshops. This series will begin in January with the annual Orien- tation and Open House to be preceded by a recruiting seminar. The series is slated to take place on the second Tuesday of each month. Keynote is your newsletter, now The Music Performance Trust Fund has contacted Local 5 and available in COLOR via email and at would like to make arrangements to reinstate the concert series that took place two years ago. We are in the process of making those ar- www.detroitmusicians.net. rangements. We value your input and welcome your A celebration for Will Austin is planned for October 23 at Baker’s. articles and ideas . Contact us at His family has asked for recognition from the union for his 57 years as a member. We will present him with a Certificate of Recognition and 248 569. 5400,. ext . 0 . an AFM pin for his dedication to the Local.

10 || Keynote || 2:00 pm Local 5 and DSO Orchestra Committee member Haden 2011 strike and continues to do. In turn, the members of the board McKay joined the meeting. expressed their great appreciation of these decisions made by the Musi- Once again, the members of the orchestra voted to pay their own cians of the DSO. ICSOM dues – a generous gesture on their part that is greatly appre- 2:15 pm Messrs Allen, Everson, Kennedy and McKay left the meet- ciated by Local 5 Executive Board. In addition, the members of the ing. orchestra voted to cover all attorney fees and expenses incurred in the On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to ap- current negotiations that exceed $30,000. This provides tremendous prove the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Committee appropriations re- financial relief to the union. Mr McKay expressed their complete ap- quest, it was approved unanimously. preciation of the work the union did on their behalf during the 2010- 2:18 pm Meeting adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 11/21/13 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to negotiating team – not a problem for MOT, since the ROPA delegate order at 11:10 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well is historically in the negotiations); a documentary film titled, “We Are as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Wisconsin!”; a speech about Understanding and Responding to Right Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- To Work; public relations and the Patient Protection and Affordable bers David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Paul Care Act – among other topics. Onachuk. Mr Near mentioned that both the MOT and Detroit Opera House On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve agreements expire at the end of August 2014 and that he is putting the agenda, it was approved unanimously. together a negotiating committee. He also complimented the new 11:16 AM Robert Conway joined the meeting. MOT personnel manager for doing a good job. Mr Near concluded by On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve thanking Local 5 for its support of the MOT orchestra’s membership the minutes of the previous meeting as presented, they were approved in ROPA. unanimously. 11:44 AM Mr Near left the meeting. Recess called. The next meeting of the Executive Board will tentatively take place 11:52 AM Meeting resumed on Wednesday, December 18 at 11:00 AM. Since President Troia may President Troia continued with his report, mentioning that there is be involved in meetings with the DSO Negotiating Committee and a media blackout surrounding DSO talks. Returning to discussion of management, he asked that the members of the board also keep Thurs- auditions, he mentioned that ninety-seven oboe players will travel to day, December 19 available. [Meeting was subsequently rescheduled for Detroit in pursuit of becoming the DSO’s next principal oboist, fol- December 19.] lowing the retirement of Don Baker at the end of this season. Forty-five President Troia gave the following report: violinists have registered for the principal second violin audition being Auditions for 9 positions in the DSO are scheduled for this season, held the following week. in addition to the African American Fellowship audition held every President Troia thanked the members of the board for attending two years. In the first month of the 2013-14 season, the DSO held the Semi-Annual Meeting – especially to those who spoke in support principal timpani and third horn auditions, resulting in two timpani of the two resolutions. It was clear that the board participation made a candidates returning for a trial week with Leonard Slatkin and the or- difference. chestra and two horn players returning for a final audition round – all The Local 5 Development Committee has proposed a series of taking place in January. workshops, starting with an introduction to the union for prospective 11:30 AM MOT ROPA Delegate Greg Near joined the meeting. members to precede the January orientation meeting and continuing Mr Near reported on the 29th ROPA Conference, which took place on the second Tuesday thereafter. February’s workshop will feature a on July 30th–August 1st in Spokane, WA. As with previous conferences, physical therapist. an additional day preceding the conference was set aside to present a An initial meeting of the Community Orchestra Committee took negotiation workshop for orchestras that would be negotiating new place on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, for the purpose of selecting new contracts in 2013. Since the MOT Orchestra falls into this category, members and formulating strategy for the upcoming negotiations. In- Mr Near was in attendance at this workshop given by members of the cluded on the committee so far are returning members Mike McGilli- AFM Symphonic Services department. The costs associated with this vray, Mike McGowan and Dennis Carter. New members include Lydia extra day are covered by the AFM. Cleaver, Robert Hawkins, and George Troia, with David Daniels acting The conference opened with a speech by Tina Morrison, President as a consultant to the union side. of the Professional Musicians of the Inland Northwest and also mem- The initial grant proposal written to MPTF for the Detroit Public ber of the AFM International Executive Board. She spoke about the Schools project was made on October 28, 2013. The Detroit Musicians Spokane Symphony strike and what she did to organize and prepare Fund has agreed to be the cosponsor. for the strike. Mr Near gave a very detailed report on the various con- Former Local 5 member Carleton S. Gholz of Northeastern Uni- ference reports and breakout sessions, which included a commissioner versity presented “Keynotes: A Critical History of the Detroit Feder- from the Federal Mediation Conciliation Services; two orchestra reps ation of Musicians Local #5” at a Labor Symposium held at Wayne speaking about success stories; a breakout session for the ROPA pit State University’s McGregor Conference Center on Thursday, October orchestras (during which AFM Negotiator Chris Durham spoke about 24, 2013. President Troia was in attendance, in addition to taking in a disconnect between what is discussed at ROPA conferences and what two other lectures. Carleton gave a very informative presentation and happens at the negotiations when the ROPA delegate is not on the Executive Board minutes continued on page 14 1st Quarter 2014 || 11 || President George Troia with Ted Smith, drums, It’s the Structurally Sound Concert at Recycle Here! Detroit last and Tony DiMaria, woodwinds, co-leaders of September 15 . The group, presented by Detroit Chamber Winds & the T ’n’ T band that played at Detroit Mayor Strings, featured (l-r): Dennis Sheridan, percussion; Al Ayoub, guitar Mike Duggan’s victory celebration at the and sound; Dave Taylor, drums; Marcus Schoon, tenor sax, electric Westin Hotel on election day last November . bassoon and contrabassoon; Dan Kolton, string bass and bass guitar .

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1st Quarter 2014 || 13 || 11/21/13 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 11 from Dahae Kim, Tamikia Page, Harold Ferus Jr and Christopher Mick. is working on compiling a comprehensive history document for our On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to accept the website. applications, they were accepted unanimously. A new Metro AFL-CIO President was elected at the meeting held Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- on November 20, 2013. He is Executive Board Member Rick Walker tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. of the United Food Commercial Workers, Local 876. He will serve President Troia talked about the calendar of community orchestra out the term of departing President Chris Michalakis.President Troia schedules that David Daniels (mentioned above) had put together in attended the tribute to William Austin Jr at a packed Baker’s Keyboard the past, allowing the orchestras to attempt to schedule concerts around Lounge on October 23, 2013. Will was performing with a piano trio each other. Since a number of musicians perform in the various com- and sounded great. He was very pleased and grateful to be recognized munity orchestras, this has the potential to cut down on the number by the Board for his 57 years of membership in the Local and asked the of concerts musicians must miss. It is a time-consuming task; there- president to express his appreciation. fore, President Troia asked the board to approve paying Dr Daniels the VP Cornelsen commented on a film by Robert Reich that he saw Local 5 staff hourly rate to work on this calendar. On motion by VP at the Main Arts Theater in Royal Oak, entitled Inequality for All. The Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the request, it was film is a documentary about the problem of widening income inequal- approved unanimously. ity in the United States. S/T Ayoub presented two cases of members who are experiencing Mr Denniston reported on his work on the website, which led to a financial hardship and asked the board to pay for one quarter each of discussion about various fees, including those charged by PayPal. their membership dues. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP 12:25 PM Mr Denniston left the meeting. Cornelsen, to approve the request, it was approved unanimously. The board continued its discussion about website fees and the use VP Cornelsen spoke about a blog written by a Minnesota attorney of PayPal. who maintained that the Minnesota Orchestra management has already Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- wreaked irreparable damage on the orchestra. The attorney/blogger bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr feels the best course now for salvaging what is left is for communi- McKenzie, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive the reports, they were ty groups to sue the MOA for possession of the endowment, library received unanimously. and hall of the orchestra, and for the musicians to then regroup under Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr another name such as the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, and start Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve the reports, they were all over again with a new board and management staff. Mr Conway approved unanimously. reminded all that AFM International President Ray Hair had recom- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge mended that AFM members boycott the orchestra’s corporate sponsors, Cards reports. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Conway, which includes General Mills, Target, USBank, 3M and Wells Fargo. to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. 1:16 PM On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications the meeting was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 12/19/13 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to MPTF and Local 5 confirm a grant from the Film Fund. order at 11:10 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well The Metro AFL-CIO is preparing a major campaign, asking view- as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan ers to ‘Turn off Fox 2’ – not only for their unwillingness to negotiate Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- locally with NABET-CWA Local 43, our tenants at Local 5 Headquar- bers Robert Conway, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Paul ters, but also on a national level. Their new national policy is to have Onachuk. no union contracts at all. President Troia took part in a local picket line. On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- the agenda, it was approved unanimously. bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive the reports, they were the minutes of the previous meeting as presented, they were approved received unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub reported that Mr McKenzie is unanimously. the newest tenant at Local 5 Headquarters. He has invested significant The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thurs- personal money and effort to upgrade the suites he will rent. He is in day, January 30 at 11:00 am. the process of moving his piano studio to the building. President Troia gave the following report: Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr The DSO announced its first balanced budget since 2007 at its An- Onachuk, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the reports, they were nual Meeting, at which Detroit Mayor-Elect Mike Duggan gave the approved unanimously. opening address. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge The first workshop scheduled by the Development Committee – an Cards reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, introduction to the union – will take place immediately preceding the to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Orientation/Open House on January 14, 2014 at 6 pm. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications The first six performances of the MPTF series in the Detroit Public from Jeffrey Lewandowski, Rachel Turner Houk and Michael Malis. Schools have been approved and have taken place. The union is antici- On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to accept the pating more throughout January, February and March of 2014, once applications, they were accepted unanimously.

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Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- message and the New Member Join dialog box used internally. Many ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census thanks to President Emeritus Stump for his expertise and willingness report. to assist. Sec/Treas Ayoub reported that, as of now, the union is taking a sab- On motion by Mr Conway, seconded VP Cornselsen, to approve batical from providing health insurance plans to its members. For a the request by the widow of a recently deceased member for a refund number of years, the union’s plans have been too expensive for more of 3 quarters of his unused membership dues to be applied to her 2014 than just a handful of members to afford. With the advent of the Patient membership dues, it was approved unanimously. Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare), all On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve member subscribers moved on to other plans. That includes Ms Ayoub a member hardship request, it was approved unanimously. and her husband Alan. They signed up with HAP, saving the union President Troia read a thoughtful, philosophical note included in a about 50%, compared to her previous health insurance premiums paid Christmas card from Local 5 Member Dave Fletcher. for officer and spouse per bylaw. Combined with the very inexpensive 12:15 pm On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, premium of the retired teachers’ health insurance plan, under which to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. President Troia and his wife Linda are covered, Local 5 is beginning to see significant savings for this line item of its budget. The membership dues increases made changes to the union’s web- site PayPal payment page necessary. Many thanks to Board Member eBilling David Denniston for the many hours he has devoted to making those Important Notice changes, along with other upgrades to the website. The dues increases also required a number of changes be made to Members who have not the union’s Microsoft Access-based database program Intune that is- sues invoices and tracks all payments made by members and building opted out of eBilling (the Local 5 email dues billing tenants. Sec/Treas Ayoub made most of these changes, which included program) will no longer receive dues billings in the migrating all members from their former categories to the new ones. mail . Please contact Local 5 if you are unsure There are a total of 8 different membership categories that had to be of your options or would like to opt out of eBilling . updated accurately. Ms Ayoub received volunteer help from President Emeritus Gordon Stump with the updating of the body of the e-billing 1st Quarter 2014 || 15 || Local 5 Support Line — Comedy The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musicians of Local 5 Corner — through collective bargaining agreements.The groups and individual players like-

wise comply with the Local 5 policy by filing contracts, steward reports and work By night,

dues. Please support all of them in return. three violinists played in the CLUB/SINGLE ENGAGEMENTS symphony or- Bugs Beddow Band chestra . Dur- Mar. 8–9: The Blue Goose; 586.294.0690; bugsbeddow.com ing the day, to make a little OPERA AND money on THEATER PERFORMANCES the side, they Mar. 4–9: Detroit Opera House, Porgy & Bess; 800.982.2787; used their musical talents by roving michiganopera.org the city streets and having impromptu concerts wherever they thought they Apr. 5–13: Michigan Opera Theatre, A View From the Bridge; could make some money from the 800.982.2787; michiganopera.org passersby . They called themselves: A Apr. 19: Fox Theatre, Il Divo; 800.745.3000; olympiaentertainment.com Random Act of Violins . Apr. 22–May 4: Fisher Theatre, Sister Act; 800.745.3000; Support bacteria . They’re the only broadwayindetroit.com culture some people have . ORCHESTRAL & OTHER All the monks in a certain monastery CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES sing the simple word “Morning!” from their windows each sunrise . Mar. 9: Warren Symphony, “Accenting WSO’s Own,” featuring Eliza- beth Rowin, violin; and Judith Teasdle, violin; 586.754.2950; Early one day after several “Morn- ing!” greetings have been sung me- warrensymphony.com lodiously into the dawn air, a single Mar. 9: Grosse Pointe Symphony, “All Beethoven,” featuring Rob greeting of “Evening!” rings out of Conway, piano; 313.640.1773; gpsymphony.org one window . Mar. 15: Livonia Symphony, “Chamber Classics,” featuring Mark Flegg, In the courtyard below, Brother trumpet; 734.421.1111; livoniasymphony.org Timothy looks around, startled, and says, “Did you hear that, Brother Mar. 16: Scarab Club Chamber Music, featuring Sally Pituch, oboe; Edward?” Velda Kelly, violin; Andrew Wu, violin; Nadine Deleury, cello; “Hear what, Brother Timothy?” 248.474.8930; scarabclub.org/chambermusic replied Brother Edward . Mar. 16: Redford Civic Symphony at St. Valentine’s Church, Brother Timothy sang in reply: redfordsymphony.com “Someone chanted evening . . ” Mar. 27–29: Detroit Symphony, “Orchestra Solos,” featuring Patri- Pew Duty cia Masri-Fletcher, harp; Kenneth Thompkins, trombone; Adri- The custodian of a church quit, and enne Ronmark, violin; Hong-Yi Mo, violin; David Buck, flute; the pastor of the church asked the Sheryl Hwangbo, violin; Dennis Nulty, tuba; Rachel Klaus, violin; organist if she would be able also to 313.576.5111; dso.org clean the church sanctuary . Apr. 5: Michigan Philharmonic, “Fiesta!”; 734.451.2112; The organist thought before replying: michiganphil.org “Do you mean that I now have to mind my keys and pews?” Apr. 11: Dearborn Symphony, “Passion and Elegance!,” featuring David Buck, flute; 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org Our “Comedy Corner” editor is Apr. 12: Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, “The Five and Dime,” Joe Podorsek . If you have a comedy featuring Kevin Good, trumpet; 248.559.2095; item you would like to submit for consideration, please email Joe at detroitchamberwinds.org basso@aol com. .

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Coming up for James Tatum: the 27th annual Gala Clas- sical & Jazz Music Benefit Concert featuring young De- troit talent. The date is Sunday, March 30, at 5:30 pm, at Orchestra Hall. For more information and/or tickets, go to www.jamestatumfoundation.com or call 313.255.9015. On October 23 of last year, Will Austin’s children hosted a special night of recognition for him at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. As part of the festivities, Local 5 President George Troia honored him for his 57 years of membership in the local. Will also received numerous honors from City Council members and some local media. Says President Troia, “He played at his own event and sounded great.”

On the road in Arizona, President Troia met up with his former band director and Local 5 member Jack Shelby. who lives outside Tucson. He is well and sends greetings to all his colleagues and former students in the local.

On Nov 5, Elliott Zelenak, 19-year son of Local 5 mem- ber and Lincoln Park attorney Ed Zelenak, was elected to the Lincoln Park city council – the youngest person ever elected to the body. Public service (and Local 5 member- ship!) runs in the family. His uncle David Zelenak is a 25th District judge and another uncle, Patrick Zelenak, is a member of the city’s Public Service Commission. Last September, Aaron “Little Sonny” Willis Sr was in- ducted into the Blues Hall of Fame as a Master Blues Artist. We want to hear your news, too . Simply contact Sue Barna Ayoub . You don’t have to write a thing, but any- Other Local 5 members who were inducted as Great thing you do write would be gratefully appreciated . Blues Artists include Bobby Murray and Jef Reynolds. Congratulations, all! 1st Quarter 2014 || 17 || Welcome, New Members

Daniel Brucato is a drummer who has played in a wide native. She is seeking work performing at weddings, private variety of venues over the years in both Detroit and Los parties, etc and is open to new horizons. Angeles. He is a graduate of Wayne State University and John Tafoya plays timpani and percussion and is currently the U.S. Navy School of Music. a full-time professor at the Jacob School of Music at Indi- Sandra Dziedziula is a vocalist who is versatile, dedi- ana University. cated, talented and is a team player that loves music. She John Toney plays bass guitar, upright bass and tuba. He enjoys performing standards, retro country and oldies. She enjoys performing any style of music and is seeking work performs with Joe Podorsek. in the area of jazz, blues, rock, R&B, soul, Caribbean, the- Jerry Jablonowski plays trumpet and is a member of the atre or top 40. He also teaches bass guitar. Joe Podorsek Band. Rachel Turner Houk plays the cello and arranges mu- Michael Malis plays piano and keyboard. He is the Mu- sic for string ensemble. She is a member of Syncronicity sical Director at the Canterbury House in Ann Arbor. He Strings, based in California. Rachel is from Britain and also performs with many ensembles in the Detroit Area. studied cello at Trinity College of Music in London and He is a composer, arranger, educator and producer who Rutgers University in New Jersey. She has also performed enjoys performing many types of music. His favorite area in Germany and New York City. Rachel plays hundreds of is jazz. He is actively seeking employment in the area of shows per year involving pop and rock arrangements and composition, arranging, education or production work. also worked with Green Day on their “American Idiot.” Christopher Mick plays the guitar. He is currently a She has coordinated music for over 500 events and is seek- member of the Black Hat Trio and Hal’s Band. ing work in chamber and orchestral music and shows, and Nicole Scott is a singer who specializes in jazz and alter- is well versed in playing pop/rock as well as classical.

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20 || Keynote || The Tax Man Cometh! MusiCares for Music People And it’s Time to Save Money MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- on Your Taxes ers, composers, recording engineers and other music It really is tax season now, and it’s high time industry professionals experiencing personal, medi- to begin thinking about getting your tax re- cal or financial emergency . As one of The Recording cords in order. As you do so, keep in mind Academy’s (GRAMMY’s) two charitable foundations, that membership and work dues paid to Lo- MusiCares reaches out to assist music professionals cal 5 and contributions to the Detroit Musi- struggling with medical crisis, addictions issues, loss cians Fund are all tax deductions. Feel free of livelihood, dental emergencies, HIV/AIDS and oth- to contact Local 5 if you need an official re- er unforeseen crises . MusiCares’ assistance consists cord of what you’ve paid in for 2013. of emergency financial grants, and/or referral to oth- er helping resources . The application process is quick and user-friendly, and respects the confidentiality and the dignity of the applicant . For more information, Want to be better known? contact Dee Dee Acquisto, M S. ,. Senior Director of Health & Human Resources toll-free at 877-303- Fill out our Membership Survey, page 23 6962 or visit www .grammy com/MusiCares. .

1st Quarter 2014 || 21 || b Closing Chord b Albert Fahrner passed away on June 20, 2013 at the age to a number of Local 5 musicians. After spending most of of 83. He was born on July 2, 1930 in Detroit and affili- the 1940s on the road as a sideman with various big bands, ated with Local 5 in 1958. A 55-year member, he played he returned to Detroit in 1950 to care for his ailing wife the organ and piano. and ended up staying for a decade. He studied music at Wayne State University and gained a reputation as a leader Alline Holoway died on November 13, 2013 at the age in the Detroit jazz scene. He became a popular and re- of 67. She was born on April 24, 1946 in Hamtramck and spected fixture on the local nightclub scene and a mentor affiliated with Local 5 in 1981. A 32-year member, she to younger musicians. played the violin and viola. In the later part of the decade he began traveling regularly Yusef Lateef passed away on December 23, 2013 at the from Detroit to the East Coast with his working band to age of 93. He was born on October 10, 1920 in Chatta- record for the Savoy and Prestige labels. By 1960 he had nooga, TN and affiliated with Local 5 in 1939. A 73-year settled in New York, where he member, Dr. Lateef started out worked with Charles Mingus, as a saxophonist. But, he was an Cannonball Adderley and the early advocate for the flute as a Nigerian percussionist Baba- credible jazz voice. And his per- tunde Olatunji before forming formances on the oboe as early his own quartet in 1964. He as the ‘50s and ‘60s were defini- was soon a bona fide star, with tive – and rarely matched – dis- successful albums on the Im- plays of the instrument’s jazz ca- pulse and Atlantic labels and a pabilities. He searched the globe busy touring schedule. for more exotic instruments, while mastering, among others, He received a bachelor’s and a the bamboo flute, the Indian master’s degree from the Man- shenai, the Arabic arghul, the hattan School of Music in the Hebrew shofar and the West Af- 1970s. He earned a doctorate in rican Fulani flute. Anticipating education from the University of the cross-cultural fusions of later Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1975 decades, he flavored his music (his dissertation: “An Overview with scales, drones and percus- of Western and Islamic Educa- sion effects borrowed from Asia tion”). His “African American Yusef Lateef (1920–2013) and the Middle East. He played Epic Suite,” commissioned in world music before anyone knew what that was. He also 1993, a four-movement work for quintet and orchestra, has acknowledged the importance of the blues, in his music been performed by the Atlanta Symphony and the Detroit and elsewhere. “The blues,” he said in an NPR interview Symphony. His album “Yusef Lateef’s Little Symphony,” in 2003, “is a very elegant musical form which has given on which he played all the instruments via overdubbing,

birth to wonderful compositions. I recognize the blues. In won a Grammy Award in 1988; it was named best New OM PICH T

fact, if the African had not been brought to America as a Age performance. Mr. Lateef said at the time that, while he Y OF S E slave, the blues would never have been born.” was grateful for the award, he didn’t know what New Age T music was. When he was 5 his family moved to Detroit, where he O COUR T

went on to study saxophone at Miller High School - home In 2010 he was named a Jazz Master by the National En- PHO

22 || Keynote || dowment for the Arts. He continued touring globally until Detroit Federation of Musicians the summer of 2013. Member Survey His biography, The Gentle Giant, by Herb Boyd, aptly de- To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer scribes his patient, soft-spoken demeanor and compassion- or teacher, you must submit your information. The easi- ate heart. Dr. Yusef Lateef was a devout member of the est way right now is to fill out the form below and email, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community since 1948 and had per- snail-mail or fax it in. formed the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) on two occasions. Frank Potestio Sr passed away on December 14, 2013 Local 5 Membership Survey (please print) at the age of 95. He was born on September 30, 1918 First/last name:______in Detroit and affiliated with Local 5 in 1935. A 78-year Email address:______member, he played the accordion and piano. Website:______James ‘Beans’ Richardson died on December 30, 2013 What do you want known about you as a musician? at the age of 94. He was born on July 29, 1919 in New ______Orleans, LA and affiliated with Local 5 in 1946. A 64-year ______member, he played bass. James and his older brother Rod- ______ney Jr learned to play the bass and they worked in various ______jazz groups until 1944 when James joined the army. A What kinds of work might you be looking for? highly decorated soldier, he served in New Guinea, South- Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q ern Philippines and Northern Solomons. In 1946, James Weddings q Parties q Receptions q came to Detroit and began playing with Philip Hill’s band Other______at the Bluebird Inn. Two years later, he became the band leader at the Bluebird. Some of his band members were I give private lessons on the following instruments: Tommy Flanagan, Yusef Lateef, Abe Woodzey, Sonny Stitt, ______Tate Houston and Billie Mitchell. Many musicians passing Clip and mail or fax this survey to Local 5 at: through Detroit would stop in and jam with them, includ- Detroit Federation of Musicians 20833 Southfield Road ing Charlie Parker, Elvin and Thad Jones, Cannonball Ad- Southfield, MI 48075 derley and Miles Davis. In the early 60’s, he toured with Fax: 248.569.1393 a very young Aretha Franklin and recorded an album with Email: [email protected] her, featuring Barry Harris, Hindel Butts, Kenny Burrell The Detroit Federation of Musicians respects your right to privacy and will not sell or otherwise distribute this information to any third party.. and James on bass.

The Local 5 Membership Directory Did you know that you can download – or simply view – a membership directory (by name) and a hiring list (by instrument) right now at www.detroitmusicians.net? Always up to date, it’s the fastest, least labor-intensive way to obtain member contact information. But there is an alternative. o I do not have easy access to the internet and would, therefore, like to obtain a printed hard copy of the Local 5 Membership Directory. Name (printed)______Signature______Clip and mail or fax this request form to Local 5: Detroit Federation of Musicians 20833 Southfield Road Fax: 248.569.1393 Southfield, MI 48075 Email: [email protected]

1st Quarter 2014 || 23 || Calendar of Local 5 Events Local 5 Office Closings • Monday, February 17: Presidents’ Day • Friday, April 18: Spring Holiday Annual General February 11, Tuesday 7 pm: “Muscles & Musicians,” presented by Membership Meeting physical therapist Lauren Martinovski, to be held upstairs in Suite 200 MONDAY, March 17 March 17, Monday (St. Patrick’s Day) at NOON NOON: Annual General Membership Meeting April 1, Tuesday • updates on Local 5 events and happenings Due date for 2nd quarter dues • networking to satisfy your social needs April 8, Tuesday (Note earlier date) Closing deadline for 2nd quarter Keynote materials • refreshments to make your tummy happy Local 5 “Muscles & Musicians” on February 11 is a free Hospitality Room workshop for all Local 5 members, whether you have muscles or not. Be on the lookout for more of these special spring workshops!

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