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Volume 79 Number 1 Keynote Q1, 2016

Your Invitation to 30/50-Year+ Party Page 12

DMF Scholarship

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Winter Open House Page 10 Local 5 Membership Meeting Special Features in This Issue • Keep up to date on union events • Detroit Musicians Fund announces • Ask questions; share suggestions new scholarship, page 6 • Meet musicians you don’t know • Photo coverage of Local 5’s Winter Open House, page 10 Accompanied by usual refreshments • Remembering the year 2015 in Monday, March 21, 7 pm photos, pages 10–11 Local 5 Hospitality Room • Now everyone can attend this year’s 30/50-Year+ Party, page 12 Keynote 1st Quarter 2016 LIVE Links to What’s in This Issue

The Music Stand ...... 1 DFM Referral Gigs ...... 14 WindWords ...... 3 Comedy Corner ...... 14 Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 6 Welcome, New Members ...... 15 New DMF Scholarship ...... 6 Member Newsline ...... 16 DMF Scholarship Application ...... 7 Member Directory Info ...... 18-19 AmazonSmile ...... 8 About eBilling Notification ...... 18 Some Keynote History ...... 8 TEMPO Contributions ...... 19 Winter Orientation/Open House . . . . 10 Federal Tax Info ...... 19 Remembering 2015 ...... 10–11 Executive Board Minutes ...... 20-23 30/50-Year+ Party Details ...... 12 Get Local 5 Gear ...... 23 Local 5 Support Line ...... 14 Closing Chord ...... 24

Calendar of Local 5 Events Our Advertisers Local 5 Office Closings • Monday, February 15: Presidents’ Day These fine folks helped bring you this issue • Friday, March 27: Spring Holiday of Keynote . Your support will assure their continued advertising . March 21, Monday Local 5 Membership meeting (see details above) Bugs Beddow ...... 24 April 1, Friday Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 9 Due date for 2nd quarter dues James Tatum Benefit Concert . . . . . 17 McKenzie Holdings ...... 13 April 1, Friday Deadline for DMF Scholarship applications WSU Music Department ...... 5 April 15, Friday Closing deadline for 2nd quarter Keynote materials April 25, Monday Deadline for 30/50-Year+ Party reservations The Music Stand by George 2016: “You’re Beautiful Troia, Jr. Local 5 President and You’re Ours”

oh, you come on like a dream, peaches and attended was a truly inspiring, world-class performance of “Ocream, lips like strawberry wine, You’re sixteen, Mahler’s Second Symphony led by Maestro Leonard Slat- you’re beautiful and you’re mine...” – or ours – as we look kin, who also premiered a very reflective and intriguing at a brand-new year ahead of us (lyrics by Richard and piece entitled Kinah. Robert Sherman). I hope the new year brings you good This work was an elegy commemorating his late father health, much prosperity and rewards you with experiences Felix, a violinist and Hollywood studio musician, and his that you will reflect on for years to come! mother, Eleanor, a cellist. They both performed on many This offering of of the Hollywood movie “The Music Stand” scores produced in the will inform you of ’30s and ’40s (his mother some great end-of- performing years be- the-year performances yond). This elegy was a and events around the very touching tribute. Local, the new Agree- Maestro Slatkin’s broth- ment reached with er, Frederick Zlotkin, Olympia Entertain- performed the off-stage ment, which operates cello for Kinah. our Fox Theatre, what’s I also managed to at- ahead for two new tend the Michigan Op- agreements to be ne- era Theatre’s presenta- gotiated in 2016, and tion of Mieczyslaws what may lie ahead. Weinberg’s The Passen- The end of the year ger, which I found to be brings folks out to the nothing short of mag- many performances by President George Troia working at the Metro AFL-CIO Teamsters nificent. Our Local 5 Christmas food basket giveaway our members, and this musicians (80+) in the year was no exception. Immediately before the holidays, I pit and on stage gave a very difficult score its due. Having had a chance to attend two concerts by the Detroit Sym- previously attended several performances in the Opera for phony Orchestra in their classical series. The first featured Our Time series – A View from the Bridge and Frida, we are concertmaster Yoonshin Song, playing the Khachatrurian very fortunate to have a company that not only presents Violin Concerto and Debussy’s La Mer. Both were played the traditional operas we have always enjoyed, but also new tremendously. If you have not heard Yoonshin perform, productions of works looking toward the future. either as concertmaster or soloist, you don’t know what Once the Christmas season set in, I could see through you are missing. The wonderful French-flavored concert my Facebook feed that our musicians were everywhere was conducted by Fabien Gabel, the music director of the performing, which I love to see and hear. Quebec Symphony Orchestra. The other performance I continued on page 2 Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 1 The Music Stand, continued from page 1 Keynote New Deal with the Fox and Las Vegas, Nevada, June 20–24. Local Negotiations for 2016 5 will be represented by Secretary- Editor Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub, Del- George Troia, Jr . I was pleased to begin the new year by egate Michael McGowan and myself. Managing Editor finalizing a new three-year successor Any Local 5 member wishing to at- Susan Barna Ayoub agreement with Olympia Entertain- tend may attend and be seated in the Graphic Designer ment for productions at the Fox The- Virginia L . Hunt atre. Musicians performing at the Fox gallery section, so if you find yourself Produced via Theatre will see significant pay raises in Las Vegas that week and would like Adobe Acrobat Pro (5% first, additional 2% second) in to sit in on a session, contact one of us Published by each of the three years, a raise in pen- to arrange a gallery credential for you. Detroit Federation of Musicians sion contributions to 12.99% in the Other notable upcoming goings- Local 5, last year, and a new single-day perfor- on include our annual 30-50 Party, American Federation of Musicians mance premium of 10% of base scale which will be held on May 9 at the Keynote Ad Rates on rehearsals and shows performed Club Venetian and is open to the en- Full page $225 .00 on the same day, and harp premiums tire membership. Other key events 2/3 page $155 .00 from $6 to $15 per show. of interest will be advertised in your 1/2 page $120 .00 I would like to thank our Local 5 Keynote and on our Facebook page. 1/3 page $80 .00 committee, comprised of Susan Barna 1/4 page $60 .00 Your Local 5 Membership 1/6 page $40 .00 Ayoub, Christa Grix, David Dennis- As I do in all of my columns, and usu- 1/8 page $30 .00 ton and Paul Onachuk for their per- ally when I see you at performances 25% discount to members severance in working through this and/or gigs, I thank you for staying All ads must be negotiation. with us. This time is no different – a union compliant. I would also like to thank the very big Thank You! I often get ques- Call for rate card and full details . Olympia side, represented by Execu- tions about our members opting out Materials deadlines: January 15, tive Vice-President Robert Carr, Di- of Local 5, based on Michigan’s 2012 April 15, July 15, October 15 rector of Operations Lee Rifield, his staff, notably, Kasey Gus and Director Public Act 348, known commonly as LOCAL 5 Committees of Human Resources Michelle Bar- Right-to-Work (for Less) and I usu- DSO Orchestra Committee: tos. Congratulations all around! ally reply the same way, but I haven’t Robert Stiles (chair), Joseph Beck- Our agreements with the Detroit had any of these requests so far (knock er, Monica Fosnaugh (ICSOM), Jazz Festival and the Michigan Opera on wood). Bryan Kennedy, Sharon Sparrow, Theatre will be negotiated in 2016. Our membership is nearly the Kenneth Thompkins Preparations are in the works now for same as it was when I came into of- Fox Theatre Negotiating Com- both and will be reported on as they fice in 2012. True, I would like to see mittee: David Denniston, Christa occur. it higher, and I am going to work on Grix, Paul Onachuk, George Troia, this armed with the new youth mem- Susan Barna Ayoub What’s Ahead for 2016 bership you graciously helped us en- Local 5 Development Commit- For Local 5, other than above men- act last October. tee: George Troia, Susan Barna tioned negotiations, we are looking The DSO, MOT and approximate- Ayoub, David Denniston, Alonza ahead at the 100th AFM Conven- ly 200-plus members of our various McKenzie, Paul Onachuk, Patrick tion which will be held at the West- community orchestras, as well as the- Zelenak gate Hotel (formerly the Hilton) in continued on page 4

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 2 Want more info? We can send you an application. Or, call Mercer Con- AFM Local 5 sumer at 800.503.9230. Or, Google by Susan “Home of the Pros” AFM US benefits for more info. Barna Ayoub, Local 5 President When in Need... George Troia, Jr ., ext . 1 Secretary- pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer MusiCares continues to help Local Vice President 5 members who find themselves ex- Douglas Cornelsen dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net periencing a personal, medical or fi- Secretary-Treasurer ello there, my Local 5 Friends! nancial emergency. Affiliated with the Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 HI’m writing this article in Janu- Grammys, MusiCares reaches out to sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net Executive Board ary – probably the busiest month music professionals with a quick, easy David Denniston of the year in the Sec/Treas office. application process. If you wish to Robert Lymperis Lynne Marie Mangan Member Orientation/Open House, look into this further, please feel free Paul N . Onachuk Keynote, tax season, and an AFM au- to contact me or MusiCares directly. Patrick Zelenak dit. The AFM is auditing all its locals I’d like to give a quick shout-out A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Michael McGowan in preparation for the Convention to my husband, Local 5 member Al David Horger – Alternate this summer. So, my article this time Ayoub. He is not paid and not often President Emeritus Gordon Stump is mostly snippets and reminders. recognized for the volunteer work he DME Referral Agent Detroit Musicians Entertainment does around the union. Thanks, Al, for Mary Johnstone, ext . 4 continues to land more gigs for our helping with some electrical gremlins pros@detroitmusicians .net mary@detroitmusicians .net members. Remember: Gigs that are that plagued us last year and for assist- Membership Administration booked through DME are eligible for ing us with our finicky office printers! Membership, ext . 0 local5@detroitmusicians .net $1 million Event Liability Insurance – Note: The AFM has made some Local 5 Agent paid for by the union. changes to its process for taking in Ralphe Armstrong TEMPO payments. If you would LA3501@aol .com AFM Coverage for Gear Address & Telephone like to make a contribution of $50 or 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 And speaking of insurance, if you more, please do so in a check (sepa- Southfield, Michigan 48075 248 .569 .5400 need better coverage for your instru- rate from your dues payment) made Fax Number ments and equipment, check out the payable to AFM TEMPO. Smaller do- General Office: 248.569.4716 AFM’s “Special Risk” Plan. There are nations can be done as always – com- Website www .detroitmusicians .net very few exclusions to coverage. Here bined with your dues payments. Hours are some special features: If you frequent Facebook on the Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm • Coverage for loss or damage to internet, please ‘like’ our Facebook Holiday Closings New Year’s Day, M.L. King Day, computer equipment page. It’s a great place to share infor- Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, • Coverage for equipment when it is mation. Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, off premises or in transit And, finally, speaking of informa- Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, • Tax-deductible premium tion-sharing, I enjoyed seeing those Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve • Covers all instruments and equip- of you who attended the October All views and opinions expressed in ment used in conjunction with and January Membership Meetings. Keynote articles by non-elected mem- producing and recording music, Please join us for the Membership bers are those of the authors themselves and do not necessarily reflect including items valued at less than Meeting on Monday, March 21, at 7 the opinions or policy of the Keynote staff or the Board of Directors of the $100, such as cables, instrument pm. It’s always great to connect and Detroit Federation of Musicians . stands and sheet music. “break bread” together .....sba Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 3 The Music Stand, continued from page 2 ater and jobbing orchestras are choosing to take advantage of the conditions and payments paid out to them under our agreements and the pension contributions made for them to the AFM-EPF. Our members appreciate the value of sticking together and show integrity that is to be reck- oned with. I recently read about freeloader Robert Patchett, UAW, Local 412, who will benefit from the newly negotiated contract with FCA – approximately 24K in salary raises, 4K–13K in bonuses and additional thousands in profit sharing, yet he can’t seem to pay his union dues. He is listed on his union’s “Wall of Shame” (UAW Local 412, Leader, Vol.35, Issue 2). I guess he feels he is exercising his Right-to-Work and collect off the work and dues money of others. Maybe we need to push for legislation allowing for people like him to negotiate their own deals – just thinking. Santa Troia with one of the tuba students he mentored Again I thank you for your support and may God bless from the Martin Luther King, Jr ., High School Band just you in this new year! before Christmas .

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Volume 78, Number 4 4th Quarter 2015 The Music Stand by “Smooth....” George Troia, Jr. Local 5 President

e’s a smooth operator, “Hsmooth — operator, smooth operator, smooth — opera-tor...” Yes, this applies to me and anyone else who drives into our newly rebuilt and repaved parking lot at Local 5! After years of dodging potholes and mini-lakes, yes, you, too can be a smooth operator when you come to The newly paved Local 5 do business at our building! Much of parking lot, whose lyrics the thanks goes to you and the sup- were formerly (see right): port you give us with your member- “Holy, holy, holy.” ship – so congrats all the way around (song credits to Sade and A. Handy). In this installment of the “Music Stand,” I will briefly festivals attended, and update you on current negotiations. report on the many conferences attended this past sum- A very smooth trip through our parking lot and from coast mer, reflect on a few of the great events, concerts, gigs, and to coast. continued on page 2

In This Issue Our Advertisers WindWords ...... 3 30/50-Year Party Changes . . . . . 17 These fine folks helped bring you this Making the Most of Membership . . . 6 Welcome, New Members . . . . . 18 issue of Keynote . Your support will assure their continued advertising . TEMPO: What Is It? ...... 7 Member Newsline ...... 19 Bugs Beddow ...... 27 TEMPO Contributions ...... 7 Classified Advertisement ...... 19 Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 9 Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 8 Member Directory Info . . . . . 20-21 Johnny Rodriguez ...... 11 AmazonSmile ...... 8 About eBilling Notification . . . . . 21 McKenzie Academy of Music . . . . 21 Local 5 Support Line ...... 10 Secretary-Treasurer Financial Report . 22 WSU Music Department ...... 13 DME Referral Gigs ...... 10 Managing Your Own Bottom Line . . 22 Comedy Corner ...... 10 Executive Board Minutes . . . . 23-26 New MeMber OrieNtatiON/ Get Local 5 Gear ...... 11 Labor Day Parade Photos . . . . . 26 wiNter OpeN hOuse Semi-Annual Membership Meeting 14-16 Closing Chord ...... 27 —> Monday, January 11, 12 noon <— This is a late-arriving scene from the 2015 MidAmerica Conference in Des Not reading your black-and-white Key- Moines, IA. It’s dinner for (l-r, facing note after viewing this electronic ver- camera) Local 5’s Secretary-Treasurer sion? You may opt out of receiving it Susan Barna Ayoub, President George at all – and save Local 5 the expense of Troia, AFM Director of Symphonic printing and mailing it. Just email us at: Services Jay Blumenthal and AFM In- [email protected]. Local 5 ternational President Ray Hair. and the environment will both thank you.

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Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 5 Detroit Musicians Fund Announces Scholarship by Christa Grix, Detroit Musicians Fund Board he Detroit Musicians Fund was formed in 2006 by The Music Tformer president Gordon Stump when Local 5 received substantial legacy donations that were directed for of Giving charitable use. President Stump organized The Detroit Would you like to help support music scholarships Musicians Fund as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization un- or a fellow member of Local 5 who is struggling der federal tax law. Any donations to the fund are fully with an emergency situation? Members can make deductible to the extent allowable by law. It has been my tax-deductible donations to the Detroit Musicians privilege to be a member of the board of this worthy orga- Fund in two ways: nization since its inception. Monetary gifts The Detroit Musicians Fund has three important chari- Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters or through table purposes: www.detroitmusiciansfund.org. For more informa- 1. To expand opportunities for musicians; tion, you may contact the fund either via email at 2. To assist musicians in dire need [email protected] or call 248-569- 3. To provide educational opportunities 5400, ext. 3. Despite the vagaries of the economy over the last 10 years, the Fund has still managed to provide nearly $24,000 Contributions in 4th Quarter in grants and scholarships to those who have needed assis- Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who tance. In addition, the Fund partnered with the American made donations during the last quarter: Federation of Musicians in 2011 and 2012 to provide mu- William Austin, Jr. Laurence Liberson sical enrichment in the Detroit Public Schools by spon- Alan Ayoub Glenn Mellow Susan Ayoub Eugene Page soring more than 25 performances of Local 5 members Robert Bergman Barbara Robinson throughout the district. David Booker John Thurman The Fund is now pleased to announce that, be- David Daniels George Troia, Jr. ginning in 2016, it will be reinstating a $500 scholar- Ronald Fischer Derrick Williams ship award to be designated to a deserving college Leo Harrison Barbara Zmich music major with ties to Local 5. This scholarship Carl Karoub award will be given every other year, beginning in TOTAL = $343 2016. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2016, with Finally, the children of Mrs. Anne-Marie Matchu- the grant awarded by the end of June. Please see lat and her late husband, Ernie Matchulat (Michele, the application form on the next page, and contact Danielle, Christel, David), donated an additional $50 me (248.347.6881 or [email protected]) or another as part of regular ongoing donations in his memory. member of the Fund’s board for further information. I urge you to please support your fellow musicians and music students this year by making a tax-deductible donation to the Detroit Musicians Fund. Your donation will be put to good use helping other musicians in need, and assisting deserving music students. On behalf of my fellow board members, Sue Barna Ayoub, Rob Conway, Doug Detroit Federation of Cornelsen, Helen Near, and our chairperson, Al McKenzie, Musicians AFM Local 5 I thank you for your support!

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 6 Detroit Federation of Musicians Local #5 of the American Federation of Musicians Detroit Musicians Fund Scholarship Application Form

Name______Date of birth______Home address______Phone______City, State and ZIP______Name of college you currently attend or will attend next fall______Will the college registrar confirm that you are or will be a full-time music major student? Yes o No o If no, explain .______What degree are you pursuing?______What is your major instrument?______Please list the music (studies, etudes, solos) you have practiced and/or prepared or performed within the last six months (you may use a separate sheet of paper) _. ______

Please describe your educational and career goals (you may use a separate sheet of paper) .______

Are you willing to play an audition to be considered for this scholarship? Yes o No o If you are awarded this scholarship, are you willing to perform one or two pieces at a Local 5 meeting or social function? Yes o No o Please provide the following materials: A) A short biography of your accomplishments B) A letter of acceptance from an accredited college music department C) A letter of recommendation from a music teacher, professor, principal or counselor .

Please complete this form and return it by April 1, 2016, with the required materials A, B and C of the foregoing paragraph to: Detroit Musicians Fund Scholarship Committee Detroit Federation of Musicians 20833 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48075

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 7 AmazonSmile – You Smile, Amazon Gives MusiCares for Music People Q: What is AmazonSmile? A: AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- to support Detroit Musicians Fund every time you shop at ers, composers, recording engineers and other Amazon. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find music industry professionals experiencing person- the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient al, medical or financial emergency . As one of The shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bo- Recording Academy’s (GRAMMYs) two charitable nus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase foundations, MusiCares reaches out to assist music price to the Detroit Musicians Fund. professionals struggling with medical crisis, addic- Q: How do I shop at AmazonSmile? tions issues, loss of livelihood, dental emergencies, A: To shop at AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon. HIV/AIDS and other unforeseen crises. MusiCares’ com from the web browser on your computer or mobile assistance consists of emergency financial grants, device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile. and/or referral to other helping resources . The amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your application process is quick and user-friendly, and shopping at AmazonSmile. respects the confidentiality and the dignity of the Q: Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible applicant . For more information, contact Jennifer for charitable donations? Leff, East Region Director, toll-free at 877-303- A: Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eli- 6962 or visit www .grammy .com/MusiCares . gible for donations. Eligible products are marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.

Some Keynote History: About the Last 50 Issues In May of 2003, Susan Barna Ayoub was elected secretary- got hired to take over. Today, she is no longer a member of treasurer of Local 5. As such, she could no longer lay out either the Dearborn or Livonia orchestras, but she happily the Keynote, which she had been doing under then Presi- continues to play chamber music at least once a week. She dent Gordon Stump. At that point viola-playing then Local also continues to lay out and spice up Keynote, and this edi- 5 member Virginia Hunt entered the picture with her 15 tion is the 51st one, now being issued in an electronic as years of New York magazine publishing background and well as a print version. What a difference time makes.

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“Home of Volume 78 Official Publication of the Pros” Number 4 Local 5, AFM, AFL-CIO – “Home of the Pros” The Detroit Federation of Musicians Official Publication of the Detroit Federation of Musicians – Local 5, AFM, AFL-CIO Q4, 2015 Volume 66, Number 3 • 1903–2003, Our 100th Year • 3rd Quarter 2003 Volume 78, Number 4 4th Quarter 2015 Keynote In This Issue The Music Stand Unity & Strength by “Smooth....” Gratitude! ...... 3 George Hard Hat Concert Invitation ...... 4 The 2003 American Federation of many instances, the musician is no Troia, Jr. Symphony Corner ...... 5 Musicians 71st Convention in Las longer in the AFM or may have Local 5 Resolution No. 1 ...... 8 Vegas was a study in controversy, passed away.With that bell rung for President Minutes, Executive Board special interest, group dynamics and the last time, the AFM posted March, April, May ...... 8 ultimately coming together for the deficits of $325,000 in FYE 2004 e’s a smooth operator, Election Results ...... 12 greater good. and $425,000 in FYE 2005. The “Hsmooth — operator, smooth Minutes, General Membership attitude in the Local 5 offices and operator, smooth — opera-tor...” Yes, June 2002 ...... 14 particularly in the Executive Board this applies to me and anyone else One Hundred and Counting . . . . .17 The Trumpet Call room was, “not with our local money.” who drives into our newly rebuilt Membership: Changes; New & and repaved parking lot at Local 5! by Semi-Annual Membership Meeting Reinstated; Resigned; Expelled . .18 After years of dodging potholes and Gordon I am privileged and honored to sit Monday, October 19, 2015 Photos: New Members ...... 22 mini-lakes, yes, you, too can be a 30-50 Year Members . . . .26 Stump, on the AFM Law Committee.This • Results of voting Musicians Forum ...... 22 Local 5 committee meets separately and in smooth operator when you come to The newly paved Local 5 President Updated MPTF Guidelines ...... 23 joint sessions with the AFM Finance do business at our building! Much of parking lot, whose lyrics • Meeting photos the thanks goes to you and the sup- Trust Fund Projects ...... 24 Committee to discuss and recom- were formerly (see right): Pages 10–12 port you give us with your member- Member-to-Member Classifieds . .26 After receiving the Annual Financial mend dozens of important resolu- “Holy, holy, holy.” Closing Chord ...... 27 Report shortly before the conven- tions and recommendations. ship – so congrats all the way around Local 5 Events Calendar ...... 28 tion, the Detroit delegation (Ayoub, (song credits to Sade and A. Handy). Stump,Trudell) saw what had only Show me the money In this installment of the “Music Stand,” I will briefly festivals attended, and update you on current negotiations. report on the many conferences attended this past sum- A very smooth trip through our parking lot and from coast Our Advertisers been rumored for the previous sev- Solution #1: The International eral months. The AFM was running Executive Board proposed a local mer, reflect on a few of the great events, concerts, gigs, and to coast. continued on page 2 These individuals and organizations Home of the Pros helped bring you this issue of Keynote. on fumes! With the economy in the dues increase (via per-capita) of Your support will assure that they tank, it was only a matter of time $4.00 per member in 2004, and In This Issue Our Advertisers continue to advertise with us. before the lack of work trickled down $2.00 additional in each of the next WindWords ...... 3 30/50-Year Party Changes . . . . . 17 These fine folks helped bring you this the 4th quarter of 2015 . the 3rd quarter of 2003 . Bugs Beddow ...... 19 to a loss in revenue for the Federa- three years for a total yearly increase Making the Most of Membership . . . 6 Welcome, New Members . . . . . 18 issue of Keynote . Your support will Brazil and Beyond ...... 28 assure their continued advertising . tion. Fiscal year ending 2003 was of $10 per year. TEMPO: What Is It? ...... 7 Member Newsline ...... 19 Clark Hill, attorneys ...... 7 Bugs Beddow ...... 27 prettied up with a one-time credit TEMPO Contributions ...... 7 Classified Advertisement ...... 19 Dorothy Chateau, attorney . . .13, 28 Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 9 of $225,000 worth of unclaimed Response: One critic called this pro- Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 8 Member Directory Info . . . . . 20-21 Johnny Rodriguez ...... 11 Frey Computer Consultants . . . . .19 new-use money. posal “death of one-thousand cuts,” AmazonSmile ...... 8 About eBilling Notification . . . . . 21 McKenzie Academy of Music . . . . 21 MusicSuccess ...... 15 alluding to a large membership loss. Local 5 Support Line ...... 10 Secretary-Treasurer Financial Report . 22 WSU Music Department ...... 13 issued for the 4th quarter of 2015 . Kim Ward, This is money derived from, for DME Referral Gigs ...... 10 Managing Your Own Bottom Line . . 22 entertainment attorney ...... 21 Comedy Corner ...... 10 Executive Board Minutes . . . . 23-26 example, someone doing a record Solution #2: A resolution proposed New MeMber OrieNtatiON/ Changes Coming to session in 1974 and having the music to increase symphonic work dues to Get Local 5 Gear ...... 11 Labor Day Parade Photos . . . . . 26 . 66, No 3, issued for NUMBER. 1 : Vol Next Semi-Annual General wiNter OpeN hOuse What is TEMPO? Semi-Annual Membership Meeting 14-16 Closing Chord ...... 27 . 78, No 4, NUMBER. 50 : eKeynote , Vol Membership Meeting: page 2 end up in a movie or a soda ad. In continued on page 2 . 78, No 4, issued for NUMBER. 50 : Vol —> Monday, January 11, 12 noon <— Page 6 30/50-Year Party Page 13

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 8 Proudly Serving LOCAL 5...

• Alleviating hardship with financial aid to struggling musicians • Easing the difficulties of disabled musicians through grants • Partnering with MPTF to serve the community at large • Supporting promising music students through scholarships

To learn more: [email protected] 248.569.5400, ext. 3

KeynoteKeynote u u 3rd 1st QuarterQuarter 20142016 uu 199 Winter Orientation/Open House January 11, 2016

A few of the attendees at the Winter Open House, l-r: Al McKenzie, Ernie Skuta, President George Troia, new member Gerald Ervin, Bob Finzel, new member Glenn Tucker, Bill Meyer and Secretary-Treasurer Sue Barna Ayoub .

It was a noontime event, so no one had to deal with either rush-hour traffic or darkness. Consequently, the party included lunch. First, though, President Troia welcomed the new members and reported on the status of current negotiations, especially the Fox negotiations that are currently in the process of being ratified. Secretary-Treasurer Ayoub talked about several union benefits, among them pensions, instrument insurance and the referral service. Referral Agent Mary John- stone spoke more at length about DME (Detroit Mu- Ernie Skuta, Sue Barna Ayoub and Bob Finzel enjoy the menu fare: shrimp, pizza, salad, hummus and cookies. sicians Entertainment) and answered questions.

Remembering 2015. . .

As we think back over what was otherwise a pretty good year, we think first of those of our fellow musicians who passed ons. L-r: Marcus Belgrave, Tony Russo and Danny Pliskow. But then there were other events.

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 10 continued Remembering 2015. . . May was the occasion of our ever-popular annual 30/50-year party .

LocalLocal 5 2012 5 2015 Election ElectionResults Results Ballots Counted 364 President .* 345 George Troia, Jr Vice President 341 Doug Cornelsen* -Treasurer Secretary 357 Susan Barna Ayoub* e Board Executiv 317 Paul N . Onachuk* 310 Patrick J . Zelenak* 309 Robert L . Lymperis* 305 David Denniston* 303 Lynne Marie Mangan* Delegate AFM Convention 248 Michael McGowan* 83 David Horger (Alternate) * Elected to Office In the spring, we held another Local 5 election .

On Labor Day, Rep . Sander Levin of Michigan’s 9th Congressional District joined In the summer, our us at the parade . parking lot underwent a complete makeover . In October, we passed 2 resolutions, on youth membership and dues, by unanimous vote .

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 11 Local 5’s 30/50-Year Party: An Invitation

t is with great pleasure that Local 5 invites you to the An- Inual Detroit Federation of Musicians 30/50+Year Party. More Ways to Participate It takes place on Monday, May 9, 2016 – one week earlier On the subject of program ads, the union offers 30/50- than usual. There will be a cash bar beginning at 12 noon, a Year+ Party sponsorship levels for your consideration: short awards program at about 12:40 pm and a family-style Federation Sponsor: $100+ luncheon at 1 o’clock held at the Club Venetian on John R • Special recognition and an ad in the party program north of 12 Mile Road in Madison Heights. • Your photo posted in the Keynote Partnership Sponsor: $75-$99 Plan on Having a Super Time • Special recognition in the party program The food is great, and it’s a great hang. Local 5 percussion- • Your photo posted in the Keynote ist (and professional photographer) Ray Riggs takes pho- Friendship Sponsor: $50-$74 tos; we have live music and a raffle. Last year, we also had a • Special recognition in the party program short performance by the winner of the Detroit Musicians Fund Kaplan Scholarship. And, you can purchase ads in the guests – for whom the charge is also $20. program.... If you plan to be an attendee at this year’s party, please If you are a 30-year (or more!) member, there is no fill out the required reservation cost to you – though, as you know, form below and return it to us donations are before April 25. If you are a gratefully ac- 30-year member, you will also cepted. It you receive an invitation in the are not yet a mail. Along with the form, 30-year mem- please include your payment ber, the cost to for the party and for any attend is $20. guests. You are wel- Looking forward to see- come to invite ing you there!

To ensure your seat at the party, please remove and return this required 30/50-Year+ Party Reservation Form .

I, Local 5 Member (name)______, will be attending the Detroit Federation of Musicians Annual 30/50-Year+ Party on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Club Venetian .

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Please return this form and check before April 25 . You must have a reservation to attend the 30/50-Year+ Party. Thank you . The Executive Board of Local 5 . 30/50-Year+ Party Detroit Federation of Musicians 20833 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48075

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 12 Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 13 Local 5 Support Line Detroit Musicians Entertainment Referral Gigs – 4th Quarter The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musi- Date Leader Players City cians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements. 10/9 Ed Pelts 1 Detroit The groups and individual players likewise comply with the 10/9 Silven Koltyk 3 Macomb Local 5 policy by filing contracts, steward reports and work 10/12 Ola Hemphill 1 Detroit dues. Please support all of them in return. 10/14 José Riojas 1 Warren 11/10 Ola Hemphill 1 Detroit CLUBS/SINGLE 11/16 José Riojas 1 Warren ENGAGEMENTS/FESTIVALS 11/18 Pamela Wise 1 Detroit bugs Beddow & the GooD STuFF 11/20 Stefan Kukurugya 1 Detroit Apr. 2: Bentley’s Roadhouse, Harrison Township, 12/4 Naima Shamborguer 1 Detroit 9 pm–1 am; 586.465.3663; 12/8 Gabriel Escoe 1 Detroit reverbnation.com/bugsbeddowband 12/9 Robert Budson 1 Detroit OPERA AND 12/12 Lynne Marie Mangan 5 Detroit THEATER PERFORMANCES 12/12 Anthony Suhy 8 Detroit Feb. 16–28: Detroit Opera House, Cinderella; 12/17 José Riojas 1 Warren 313.237.SING [7464]; michiganopera.org 12/21 Jeffrey Reynolds 1 Detroit Mar. 9–20: Fisher Theatre, Matilda; 313.745.3000; 12/24 Gary Schunk 1 Monroe broadwayindetroit.com Mar. 12–20: Michigan Opera Theatre, The Tender Land; 313.237.SING [7464]; — Comedy Corner — michiganopera.org Mar. 17: Fox Theatre, Celtic Woman; 800.745.3000; I walked into the music store to olympiaentertainment.com buy a CD of Rachmaninoff’s Second ORCHESTRAL & OTHER Piano Concerto . I found the hip- hop, R&B, country and jazz sections, CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES but no area where I might look for Feb. 27: Livonia Symphony, “No Greater Love,” Rachmaninoff . featuring Kassia Martin, flute, and Sam Martin, “Excuse me,” I said to a young clerk . clarinet; 734.421.1111; livoniasymphony.org “Do you have a classical section?” Mar. 4: Dearborn Symphony, “Beethoven/- After a brief hesitation, she asked, “You mean . . like Elvis?” Chadwick/Still/Dvorak”; 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org Mar. 10–13: Detroit Symphony, “Mozart/Ibert,” I felt good when I accidentally overheard two musicians featuring Sharon Sparrow, flute; 313.576.5111; talking about me . They said I had the “ear of an artist .” dso.org Later I found they meant Van Gogh . Mar. 20: Grosse Pointe Symphony, “Dukas/- A guitarist was so Baroque that he robbed a music and ran Debussy/Copland/Saint-Saens,” featuring off with the lute . His percussionist friend took a drum and Cristina Muresan, violin; 313.640.1773; beat it . gpsymphony.org Apr. 3: Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, There’s nothing I like better than the sound of a banjo, “evolveD,” featuring Kimberly Kaloyanides nless, of course, it’s the sound of a chicken caught in a Kennedy, violin; 248.559.2095; vacuum cleaner . detroitchamberwinds.org Apr. 16: Michigan Philharmonic, “Lights, Cam- Our “Comedy Corner” editor is Joe Podorsek . era, Concert,” featuring Joseph Deller, violin; If you have a comedy item you would like to submit for 734.451.2112; michiganphil.org consideration, please email Joe at basso@aol .com .

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 14 Welcome, New Members

Rebecca Hunter is presently a member of the Ann Arbor Suzuki Institute. She teaches beginning through advanced students of all ages and performs as a freelance violinist with various orchestras. Not only does she enjoy performing in chamber groups but is also seeking orchestral work. Jacqueline Nutting is a violinist with the Michigan Op- David Binder is a new era Theatre and Windsor Symphony. She also teaches violin member of the Detroit and has a DMA degree from the University of Michigan. Symphony trombone section. New Members Whose Photos Just Arrived

Mack Goudy, Jr., performs and composes commercial broadcast advertising. He is also a member of the Detroit Grand Pubahs. Tyler Vahldick,

new principal trombone with the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra; also principal trombone with the Wichita Sym- phony Orchestra.

Marci Gurnow currently performs in the clarinet section Alexander Kinmonth is the new principal oboe with the of the Detroit Symphony and the Jacksonville Symphony. Detroit Symphony. Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 15 Member Newsline

Dave Daniels, now blissfully retired as conductor of the Warren Symphony and as a music professor at Oakland Ed Zelenak was here!!! University, has yet another retirement to announce. He is ending his brief career as editor for Scarecrow Press (which changed names in midstream to Rowman & Lit- tlefield). He had been editor of two series of books: Music Finders (a collection of music bibliographies, including a couple by Dave) and Dictionaries for the Modern Musician (specialist dictionaries for the clarinetist, trumpeter, sing- er, string player, etc.). He edited about 10 of these books, not including his own. Both series will continue under a new editor. Our apologies to the leader of the Little Davy & the And to put the excla- Diplomats band for leaving his name out of the caption mation point on his writ- accompanying this photo in our last issue . In the interest of full disclosure, that’s Joe Podorsek on guitar (partially ing career, the 5th edi- hidden); Ed Zelenak on keyboard; Ted Blankenship, bass tion of Daniels’ Orchestral guitar; George Katsakis, tenor sax; and Jim “Prescott” Music was just released in Pashkot, tenor sax . August. It is a standard reference book in the orchestra world and can be purchased at amazon.com. Keynote is your newsletter, now available in COLOR via email and at Last November, the James Tatum Foundation for the www.detroitmusicians.net. Arts held a 28th anniversary program to grant awards to We value your input and welcome your and acknowledgment of its many loyal volunteers. Held articles and ideas . Contact us at at the First Congregational Living Museum (Woodward 248 .569 .5400, ext . 0 . at Forest), the program featured a performance by Local 5 flutist Deblon Jackson. On March 20, he is staging a benefit concert at Orches- tra Hall. See ad on page 17. Planning to be away temporarily?

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Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 16 Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 17 New Members (10/1/15–1/20/16) Binder, David Gurnow, Marci Jones, Thaddeus Nutting, Jacqueline 500 River Place Dr. #5138 12700 Bartram Park Blvd #734 5660 Swan Lake Drive 1617 Zoey Court Detroit, MI 48207 Jacksonville, FL 32258 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Ypsilanti, MI 48198 847-525-3645 847-722-4589 248-932-1141 734-945-2985 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Trombone, tenor trombone, Clarinet, bass clarinet Trombone Violin alto trumpet, bass euphonium Hunter, Rebecca Jones, Paul Jr. Goudy, Mack Jr. 2425 North Wagner 12669 Wyoming 525 W 4th St Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Detroit, MI 48238 Royal Oak, MI 48067 203-969-4915 313-980-9193 503-936-5864 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Violin Piano Keyboard Directory Changes (10/27/15–1/15/16) HOME ADDRESS Peter Opie Jiamin Wang HOME PHONE Jeffrey Bass 3807 N Chadam Ln, Apt. 3A 2716 W 13 Mile Rd, Apt 12 Douglas Blackwell 51 Cranbrook Rd Muncie, IN 47304 Royal Oak, MI 48073 248-496-7069 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Robert Pavelek EMAIL ADDRESS Thaddeus Jones Douglas Blackwell 10972 S Blue Ridge Lane, #27 Dennis Carter II 248-932-1141 Traverse City, MI 49684 203 Edenwood #201 [email protected] Paul Jones Jr Ann Arbor, MI 48103 John Putnam Robert Cox 313-980-9193 2230 Charlestown Ave Lydia Cleaver [email protected] Russell Miller Toledo, OH 43613 23491 Teacup Ct Faith Demorest 313-418-6777 Ralph Skiano Jr Southfield, MI 48075 [email protected] Jackson Smith 15 E Kirby #429 Albert Duncan Gabriel Escoe 313-658-0022 Detroit, MI 48202-4039 14841 E 12 Mile Rd [email protected] Gerald Stann Jackson Smith Warren, MI 48088 Frederick Hoops III 419-214-9231 518 S. Vermont Ave. Monica Fosnaugh [email protected] Royal Oak, MI 48067 Jiamin Wang 284 Leroy Street Steven Hunter 518-291-3291 Ferndale, MI 48220 Gerald Stann [email protected] CELL PHONE Francis Gbur Unit 127 - 4560 West Alexis Road John Kennedy Kevin Filewych 46212 Snowbird Dr [email protected] Macomb, MI 48044-4708 Toledo, OH 43623-6009 780-716-6599 Gregory Staples Jonathan Liebman John Kennedy Will Haapaniemi [email protected] 3909 Woodward Ave #515 3926 Devon Rd 248-790-2220 Detroit, MI 48201 Royal Oak, MI 48073 John Nixon John Nixon [email protected] Nicholas Karpinsky Nancy Steltmann 586-206-5601 47 Chippewa 3345 Briggs Boulevard NE Jeffrey Reynolds Gregory Staples Royal Oak, MI 48073 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 [email protected] 248-390-5136 John Kennedy Isaac Trapkus Jackson Smith Isaac Trapkus 1410 Wrenwood Drive 1301 Orleans St, #1411 [email protected] 734-255-9720 Detroit, MI 48207 Troy, MI 48084 Jiamin Wang Patrick Zelenak Mark Moultrup Michael Urso [email protected] 313-928-8802 11605 3rd St. E #206 701 East Lassen Ave. #19 Treasure Island, FL 33706 Chico, CA 95973 eBilling DON’T GO MISSING Important Notice Want to know what’s going on? Members who give the union their email Want gigs? Want to keep in touch? address will receive dues billings via eBill only unless they opt out of eBilliing . When you move, get a new phone Please contact Local 5 number or email address, let us know. if you are unsure of your status or options .

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 18 Reinstated Members (10/1/15–1/20/16) TEMPO Contributions, Anderson, Dale Jones, Ibrahim 4th Quarter Black, Woody Klugh, Vaughn Borngesser, Jason Nixon, John William Austin, Jr. Victoria King Catchings, Randall Smith, Jackson Alan Ayoub Laurence Liberson Duncan, Albert Smith, James Susan Ayoub Larry Marrone Paul Becker Stephen McKenzie Robert Bergman Glenn Mellow Resigned Members (10/1/15–1/20/16) David Booker Robert Murray Paul Bowles Donald Ozga Applegate, Geoffrey Klaas, Georg Keith Claeys Eugene Page Brucato, Daniel Langworthy, Jocelyn Caroline Coade Flo Paterni Fischer, Penelope Mallare, Leslie Douglas Cornelsen Paul Reeves, Jr. Heron, Shelley Platter, Donald David DeClark Patricia Reiter Highland, Sarah Schankin, Nora John Dorsey Barbara Robinson Kim, Dahae Stoykovich, Debra Ronald Fischer Anthony Rossi Wallace Fitz Barry Schigelone Expelled Members (10/1/15–1/20/16) Wallace Fitz Laurence Teal, Jr. David Fletcher Patricia Terry-Ross Bell, Norma Muir-Cotton, Jonathon Philip Grameno John Thurman Covington, Nicole O’Mara, Joseph William Grasty George Troia Jr Dunn, Michael Rivera, Paul Leo Harrison Nicholas Waselowich King, Kevin Duffy Shier, Alexander Laurence Huntington Derrick Williams Mary Johnstone Barbara Zmich Kyoko Kashiwagi TOTAL = $564.50 HOW TO STAY IN GOOD STANDING To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your The Case of Your Missing membership dues no later than the first Electronic Keynote month of each quarter . Your next payment is If your eKeynote goes to spam or you accidentally due by Friday, April 1. On Monday, May 2, all delete it, let us know. With the price of emailing being what it is, we’ll gladly send you another. members who have not paid their dues will be suspended .

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Keynote u 1st Quarter 2016 u 19 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 10/22/15

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to from Shane Jones, Clarence Swindle and Dewaun Hanna. On motion by order at 11:04 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to accept the applications, they Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- were accepted unanimously. na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- Robert Lymperis, Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve report. the agenda, it was approved unanimously. The board members expressed their pleasure with the attendance at On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve and outcome of the Semi-Annual Membership Meeting that had taken the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. place a few days before. Sec/Treas Ayoub showed photos she took of The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Tuesday, members at the meeting. November 10 at 11:00 am - to be preceded by a meeting of the Develop- President Troia reported that the work on the parking lot and south- ment Committee at 10:00 am. (President Troia will likely have a conflict facing building entry is almost completed. The work looks great and very between the Development Committee meeting and the monthly meet- solid. Sec/Treas Ayoub mentioned that a 38-year resident of the neigh- ing of the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO.) borhood said the lot looks better than it did when new. President Troia gave the following report: President Troia reported that he and Sec/Treas Ayoub would be host- Fox Theatre Negotiations are continuing. Local 5 members are working the new members of the DSO at a lunch on Wednesday, Nov 4 at ing under an extension of the last agreement until a settlement is reached. The Block restaurant, near Orchestra Hall. When an agreement is signed, those who performed in the Josh Groban President Troia shared a letter and two very nice photos of the Detroit concert will receive additional payment retroactively. Concert Band trombone and clarinet sections (circa 1960?) from former 11:21 am Lynne Mangan joined the meeting. Local 5 member Nellie Wardrop. The board enjoyed viewing and identi- President Troia reported that he and Sec/Treas Ayoub attended the fying the musicians in the photos. Mid States-Mid America Conference on Friday, October 9, through 12:17 pm Meeting recessed. Sunday, October 11, 2015, in Altoona, Iowa. Delgates heard presenta- 12:44 pm Meeting resumed. tions from the AFM and engaged in discussions with the Mid States and Special Orders: ROPA Delegate Barbara Zmich joined the meeting. Illinois conferences about merging the three smaller conferences into The board and Ms Zmich discussed her recent retirement as the sec/ one large one. The Mid America was not ready to merge at this time and treas of Ann Arbor Local 625. Mark Kieme (Local 5 Member and former will consider the question again at the next meeting, which will be held president of Local 625) will take over the duties of Ann Arbor sec/treas. before the next AFM Convention convenes next summer in Las Vegas. Former Local 5 Member Cortaz Paige is the new president. At the end of the conference, Richard Albrecht, Sec/Treas of Kansas City Ms Zmich represents both the Michigan Opera Theatre Orches- Local 34-627, thanked Sec/Treas Ayoub for her work on the AFM locals tra and the Ann Arbor Symphony at the ROPA conference, allowing comparison charts she prepared and published in two issues of the Key- both local unions to split the expenses. She is also the ROPA President note. The Keynote is sent to a number of local unions; Kansas City found Emerita. This year’s conference took place in Toledo, OH. Along with Ms the information useful for their purposes. Zmich, MOT Committee Representative Greg Near, Local 5 President President Troia did an outreach session at Munger School on Septem- George Troia and Ms Zmich’s spouse, former Local 5 Member Celeste ber 29, where he worked with three classes. He looks forward to sessions McClellan, also attended the conference. at Cass and DSA this semester. Because MOT is negotiating next summer, Ms Zmich was eligible to He also attended the DSO on October 15 to hear the orchestra as well attend the AFM Negotiation Workshop as a guest of the AFM. For her, as seek support for the union’s Semi-Annual meeting. It was a great concert! the negotiating workshop is her favorite part of the conference and the President Troia thanked those that attended funerals and/or visitations portion at which she learns the most. The input and insight of both new since the last board meeting. He and Paul Onachuk attended Manny and returning delegates and discussion of the always-changing scenarios Balos’ funeral; Sec/Treas Ayoub attended his visitation. She attended ROPA orchestras face keeps this workshop fresh. Javier Barrios’ funeral; President Troia, his visitation. The president also Toledo Local 15-208 and former Local 5 Member Alan Taplin gave attended 101-year-old Quinto Vitale’s funeral. All of those mentioned re- a great opening speech at the conference. Mark Folk, director of the ceived a Bible from Local 5. The union also notes the passing of longtime Toledo area office of the Ohio Citizens for the Arts, gave a presenta- member Elmer Suveges. tion, pointing out that in our culture of immediacy “We have to curate Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- our language to the interest of our audience in order to advocate for bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr ourselves.... People really don’t want to consume their culture in a pas- Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive the reports, they were sive way.” Randy Whatley, President of Cypress Media and for years a received unanimously. strong advocate for musicians and orchestras, began his talk by asking the Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr difficult and provocative question “What is a viola?” When one thinks Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to approve the reports, they were about it, asking a question like this to different listeners and audiences approved unanimously. will elicit different responses – close or not even close to knowing what a Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards viola is. Many people will react to an appeal that stresses that we are hard- reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Ms Mangan, to ap- working people who are underpaid and that our earnings have been flat prove the reports, they were approved unanimously. for many years. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications Executive Board minutes continue on page 21

KeynoteKeynote uu 4th1st Quarter 20162015 u 20 Executive Board Minutes, 10/22/15, continued from page 20 Ms Zmich was responsible for bringing in (and introduced) the key- and their historic issues. note speaker, Jane Slaughter. Jane is the retired editor of Labor Notes, a Two of Ms Zmich’s colleagues from the Wayne State Labor Stud- publication and worker advocacy organization. She spoke about prob- ies Center, Jackie Daugherty and Dennis Albers, held breakout sessions lems at UPS. One worker was fired for coming in too early, then 250 on getting involved – “Building Participation Through Communication” others were fired for standing up for him, but they were told, “You’re and “Building New Union Activists.” The most fun and creative session fired, but don’t quit coming to work just yet.” Support from customers for Ms Zmich was an interactive, role-playing exercise created by SSD for the workers was the tipping point for this issue and things were ul- Counsel Rochelle Skolnick. The fun part was the scenario, “The Curi- timately worked out in favor of the workers. The question is asked, have ous Case of Charles the Cellist” and the nuts and bolts part of it was you noticed that your UPS Guy or Gal is working way later than in the the subtitle “A Participatory Practicum in How to Represent Musicians past and seems to be racing from place to place all the time? It’s a gross in Disciplinary Investigations and Grievances.” Representatives from the understatement to say that lots of very restrictive requirements are placed Hartford Symphony and the Green Bay Symphony gave updates on their on delivery workers these days. problematic work situations. The Green Bay orchestra has disbanded. Todd Jelen of the AFM-SSD hosted a breakout session on the anti- Ms Zmich mentioned that the MOT orchestra members would like union law that masquerades as “Right-to-Work.” VP Cornelsen asked if Local 5 to consider paying their ROPA dues. The musicians are discuss- there is significant energy going into reversing Right to Work. Ms Zmich ing raising their work dues from 3% to 3.05%. A vote has not been taken responded we need to get rid of the Republican-controlled Michigan yet. legislature; we basically need a revolution. Mr Onachuk commented that 1:55 pm On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to voting districts have been gerrymandered to the detriment of Democrats adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 11/10/15

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Discussion continued about his recording session experiences at United order at 11:08 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as Sound. Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to accept na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members the President’s report, it was accepted unanimously. Robert Lymperis, Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr the agenda, it was approved unanimously. Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan, to receive the reports, they were On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve received unanimously. the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Friday, Onachuk, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve the reports, they were December 18, at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the Devel- approved unanimously. opment Committee at 10:00 am. [Times later changed.] Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge President Troia gave the following report: Cards reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, Fox Theatre negotiations are continuing. There have been several to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. exchanges of modifications and counter proposals. President Troia feels Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications progress is being made toward an agreement. In the meantime, the old from Glenn Tucker, Isaac Trapkus, Alexander Kinmonth and Tyler Vahl- agreement is being enforced. dick. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to accept 11:13 am Lynne Mangan joined the meeting. the applications, they were accepted unanimously. President Troia attended a fundraiser at the United Sound Record- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- ing Studios on Friday, October 23, to benefit the Detroit Sound Con- tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. servancy, of which he is a member. This is the organization spearheaded On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to confirm by Dr. Carlton Gholz and also is where his office is now located. It was the results of a board e-poll, setting the date for the Orientation/Open very nostalgic for the president to be back there and brought back quite House for Monday, January 11, at noon. a few memories. The event appeared to be successful. President Troia mentioned that he and Sec/Treas Ayoub took the President Troia attended a memorial service for deceased member new members of the DSO out to lunch at The Block. Next week, he Javier Barrios on October 31, 2015 at Ste. Anne’s Church. It was well will participate in the DSO new member orientation to take place dur- attended, and TMA President Alan Ayoub was part of the ensemble ing their lunch break, hosted by the union and by the members of the that provided the music. That evening President Troia was part of a DSO Orchestra Committee. trombone quartet, including Local 5 members Brooks Barnes, Glenn Ms Mangan mentioned that Flint Local 542 is paying for the Flint Andersen and Michael Pashenee for a memorial concert for Brooks’ Symphony to have a dinner and presentation on Right To Work given late father and U of M professor, Burton Barnes. Mr Zelenak men- by AFM staffperson and Akron Local 24 Sec/Treas Todd Jellen. tioned that his father performed in the past with Professor Barnes (a President Troia announced that Local 5/DSO Musicians’ attorney trombone player). Kevin Case has been named ICSOM’s legal counsel. Ms Mangan asked how Dr Gholz’ initiatives are progressing. Presi- 11:59 am Meeting recessed. dent Troia responded that they look as though they are doing well. Executive Board minutes continue on page 22

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Executive Board Minutes, 11/10/15, continued from page 21 1:23 pm Meeting reconvened and DSO ICSOM representative Lin- comparisons between the current workplace and that of early 20th ton Bodwin joined the meeting. century. A discussion was had about the Symphonic Integrated Media Mr Bodwin handed out copies of the ISCOM publication Senza Agreement. AFM President Ray Hair gave a presentation on the history Sordino. This was his first opportunity to represent the orchestra and of the AFM – and how technology has changed the lives of musicians. Local 5 at an ICSOM conference. The conference schedule is arduous, The conference attendees were treated to a bus tour of Philadelphia, as with a number of meetings that cover a great deal of subject matter. well as a documentary about musicians’ mental health, stage fright and Mr Bodwin was able to observe and meet the ICSOM leadership and techniques used by musicians to combat these. There was a town hall AFM staff members of the Symphonic Services Division. He com- meeting between the AFM and ICSOM leadership. A presentation was mented that they are amazing individuals who are very dedicated to given by the Philadelphia Orchestra negotiating committee, along with protecting the rights of musicians here and in Canada. This was his their legal team Mel Schwartzwald and Jim Porcaro. The PO is working first time in Philadelphia, as well as his first opportunity to work and under a one-year extension. talk with President Troia. Mr Bodwin commented that it was a great Mr Bodwin thanked the Local 5 board and officers for their support, pleasure and that the president is a superb representative for the union. to which President Troia replied that the appreciation goes both ways. The conference started on August 25 with a community service activ- Introductions between the Board and Orchestra Committee were ity at the Broad Street Ministry. There were presentations from many made. Mr Kennedy handed out copies of their appropriations request, orchestras who are currently in negotiations, as well as a presentation which was very much the same as that of the previous year. The mem- by Susan Martin, now the former ICSOM legal counsel. There were bers of the orchestra will once again cover their own ICSOM fees. Mr speeches by the leadership at new delegate breakfast, as well as speeches Thompkins explained that the purpose of the following day’s meet- by Philadelphia politicians and the Philadelphia Orchestra. In every ing (referred to by President Troia earlier in the board meeting) would way, it was a very well-organized, well-run conference. Jane Chu, Chair be to inform the new members of the DSO about the role of the for the National Endowment for the Arts, spoke on how she sees the union and committee participation. Mr Stiles, Chair of the Orchestra arts in a larger sense, as an arts ecosystem. There was also a presenta- Committee, mentioned a recent achievement is the audition procedure tion by Weston Sprott, Second Trombone with the Metropolitan Opera sideletter that helps formalize the process by memorializing procedures Orchestra, about Some Kind of Spark, a documentary that follows six that had been in practice during Stephen Molina’s tenure as Orchestra inner-city kids from the New York area as they embark on a life-chang- Personnel Manager. Mr Thompkins followed up by saying practices had ing experience – the opportunity to study music in Juilliard’s Music not been written down previously and are now becoming formalized Advancement Program. or retired. Ms Sparrow added that the sideletter also makes the instru- 1:30 pm The members of the DSO Orchestra Committee - Robert ment sections more similar in their procedures. Stiles, Bryan Kennedy, Joseph Becker, Kenneth Thompkins and Sharon 1:53 pm The members of the DSO Orchestra Committee left the Sparrow – joined the meeting. meeting. Mr Bodwin continued his presentation, stating that the AFM/SAG/ On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve AFTRA Fund payment distribution would be coming in 2016 to DSO the appropriation request, it was approved unanimously. and other Local 5 members who have worked on covered recordings. 1:59 pm On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to Federal Mediator Alison Beck gave a presentation that highlighted adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 12/18/15

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to to the AFM–Symphonic Services Division. This action is much appreci- order at 10:37 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as ated. This is the same rate the DSO adopted years ago. Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- President Troia attended MOT’s presentation of The Passenger on No- na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members vember 18th. It was an excellent production of a profound work, excel- Robert Lymperis, Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. lently played by a 79-piece MOT Orchestra – Bravo! The president has On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve attended all three of the performances in the Opera for Our Time series the agenda, it was approved unanimously. presented by the MOT and commends the company for leading the way On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve for this art form in this new millennium. the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. In response to the new audition language voted on this past summer The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Tuesday, by the DSO membership, President Troia attended the preliminary, final, January 26 at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the Develop- and super-final rounds of the recent second flute audition. The process ment Committee at 10:00 am. went smoothly and produced two finalists that will perform trial weeks President Troia gave the following report: with the orchestra. Fox Theatre negotiations are continuing. There have been several The president attended the DSO’s performance of Debussy’s sensu- exchanges of modifications and counter proposals. President Troia feels ous La Mer on Thursday, November 12th. It was an excellent concert, progress is being made toward an agreement. In the meantime, the old featuring Concertmaster Yoonshin Song playing the Khachaturian Violin agreement is being enforced. Concerto. She and the orchestra were superb. President Troia also at- The Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra has voted to increase their tended the performance of Mahler’s Second Symphony on December work dues contribution to 3.05% to help the union offset what it remits Executive Board minutes continue on page 23 Keynote u 4th Quarter 2015 u 22 Executive Board Minutes, 12/18/15, continued from page 22 6th which was outstanding. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards Board member Bob Lymperis, his wife June and President Troia at- reports. On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to ap- tended the memorial service for former 32-year member Pete Synnest- prove the reports, they were approved unanimously. vedt on Sunday, November 15, 2015. It was very well attended and fea- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications tured musical tributes by the Royal Oak Big Band and Pete’s daughter, from Jacqueline Nutting, David Binder, Mack Goudy Jr and Rebecca Susan, who plays in the first violin section of the Chicago Symphony Hunter. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to ac- and is a member of Local 10-208. Afterward, President Troia stopped cept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. by the union building to attend the art show presented by our tenant, Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- George Graveldinger. Mr Graveldinger was very happy that the president ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census attended. report. President Troia also attended a service for former member and his In Old Business, President Troia reported the union just reimbursed former student at Wayne State, Ralph Evangelista, II, who passed on De- the final permit that had been paid by the parking lot contractor, bring- cember 1st, as well as Charles “Chuck” Feger, who died on Decem- ing the total cost to $55,000. ber 3rd; member Joseph Maltese on December 4th; and Gerry Gravalle The president also reminded the board members of the upcoming on December 6th. As he mentioned in his most recent “Music Stand” Orientation and Open House to take place on Monday, January 11. column, as we remember these people, we honor their memory as the In New Business, President Troia reported that the union needs a rep- legacy that we are today. resentative to volunteer to attend the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO Delegate On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to accept the Body Meetings, which take place on the third Wednesday of each month President’s report, it was accepted unanimously. at 5:30 pm. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- The president shared a number of pieces of correspondence, includ- bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr ing a Christmas card from CPA Paul Walter, a thank you from the family Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive the reports, they were of Pete Synnestvedt, as well as greetings from legal counsel Mami Kato received unanimously. and Lisa Bennett from American Income Life. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr 11: 42 am On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis to approve the reports, they were adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. approved unanimously.

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Keynote u 4th Quarter 2015 u 23 b Closing Chord b half-of-life profession, and his passion was concert band music, particularly marches. He played for Leonard Smith and the Detroit Concert Band and many other bands and organizations, including the Virginia Grand Military Band, Windjammers Unlimited and the Plymouth Community Band. Doug had collected a huge library of scores, including many Carl King and John Philip Sousa marches – which he loaned to bands all over the world, including US military bands. He donated scores to the National Archives. Quinto Vitale died on October 2, 2015 at the age of 101. He was born on December 20, 1913 in Dunningtown, PA and affiliated with Local 5 in 1947. A 68-year member, he played the accordion. Quinto was very proud of his Italian heritage and was a longtime member of the Sons of Italy and the Barisciano Club. Elaine Zajac passed away on November 17, 2015 Gerald Gravelle passed away on December 6, 2015 at the at the age of 75. She was age of 88. He was born on December 3, 1927 in Detroit born on June 12, 1940 and affiliated with Local 5 in 1945. A 70-year member, he and affiliated with Lo- played the saxophone, clarinet, flute, piccolo, harmonica cal 5 in 1959. A 56-year and trombone and was an arranger. Above: President Troia member, she played the is presenting him with a certificate honoring his 70 years saxophone and clarinet. of Local 5 membership.. Elaine was the principal alto saxophone for many years in Douglas MacLeod died on October 25, 2015 at the age Leonard Smith’s Detroit Concert Band. She arranged and of 94. He was born on September 18, 1921 in Walkerville, published many pieces for saxophone quartet. Elaine at- Ontario, and affiliated with Local 5 in 1981. A 34-year tended the University of Michigan, was a student of Larry member, he played percussion. Music was Doug’s second- Teal, Sr., and taught at Royal Music Center in Royal Oak.

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