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Volume 76, Number 2 2nd Quarter 2013 Always Something to Learn ello, springtime – at least by the calendar and Punx- to help us secure these payments for our musicians, includ- Hsutawney Phil! In this edition of “The Music Stand,” ing Sixto Rodriguez, who was a Local 5 member at that I will update you on some of the projects we have under- time. We would also like to congratulate him on the Oscar way, as promised, but I will also spend win for providing his story as the basis some time talking about my first teach- The Music Stand for this documentary. Congratulations ers and, in light of the approaching by should also be extended to him, his wife, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day holidays, George Konny, and manager/daughter, Reagan, my parents. Troia, Jr. on the birth of her new baby. In addi- Local 5 tion, we are working on tracking the Updates President new use for the DMC commercial using Our search for new use continues for the Four Tops’ “Reach Out,” as well the the Oscar-winning best documentary, Searching for Sugar- Gallery’s “It’s So Nice to Be With You,” which periodically man. If you recall from my first “Music Stand,” I mentioned pops up in television shows. finding the B4 forms for the albums Cold Fact and Coming In my last column I spoke about a rally I attended at From Reality, of which 10 songs were used to provide the the Cesar Chavez Academy and, as promised, I am happy soundtrack for the movie. These albums were recorded in to report that those teachers have voted for representa- 1969 at Terra Shirma studios and in 1973 at GM Studios, tion by the American Federation of Teachers. Speaking and produced by Sussex Records. According to the Sound with some of the faculty of CCA at an AFT workshop Recording Labor Agreement (SRLA) Article 21, musicians on “right-to-work” strategy in Flint, many expressed the listed on those contracts are entitled to new use of their sentiment that this was long overdue. At that same work- product. We would like to thank AFM International Presi- shop, teachers from Taylor, Michigan, announced that they dent Ray Hair for assigning AFM attorney Jennifer Garner continued on page 2

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Speaking of our Editor George Troia, Jr . the meantime, we read about similar Board members, Paul Onachuk, Jr., Managing Editor agreements in the Warren, Detroit, Dave Denniston, along with Local 5 Susan Barna Ayoub and Utica School Districts, as well as member Paul McCaffrey, will be in Graphic Designer Wayne State University and the Uni- South America this summer touring Virginia L . Hunt versity of Michigan. The primary rea- with the Pamphlet B production of Printed by son for these long-term agreements Billy Elliot. Congratulations to them Messenger Printing Service and have a great tour! Published by is long-term stability. Workers like to Detroit Federation of Musicians know where they are working and Song for my Father (& Mother) Local 5, for how long. State legislators seem With spring come thoughts of Moth- American Federation of Musicians to think the motivation for these Keynote Ad Rates er’s and Father’s Day and this spring is long-term agreements is to avoid Full page $225 .00 no different for me. The concept that their “right-to-work” legislation, so 2/3 page $155 .00 there was always something to learn their reaction is to teach us a lesson 1/2 page $120 .00 was instilled in me first by my parents, 1/3 page $80 00. by withholding all the state-mandat- 1/4 page $60 00. ed (lottery?) money from those in- 1/6 page $40 00. 1/8 page $30 00. stitutions. They say right-to-work is 25% discount to members about our right to choose, but if we All ads must be union compliant. choose wrong, look out! It’s kind of Call for rate card and full details . like no child left behind, which in Materials deadlines: January 15, reality leaves all children behind, not April 15, July 15, October 15 to mention the rest of us. The only ones not left behind are those profit- LOCAL 5 Committees Helen and George Troia, Sr. Many of ing from our tough nerd governor’s Community Orchestra Committee: my earliest thoughts, encouragement, generous tax breaks. Doug Bayne; Dennis Carter II; Michael habits, and lessons were given to me Local 5 has a rich history of mem- McGillivray; Michael McGowan and influenced by my parents. I re- bers who work in the educational DSO Orchestra Committee: member the sound of my mother’s community – from public schools to Laurence Liberson, chairman; Ethan beautiful voice, as she would often state and private universities. It is not Allen; Bryan Kennedy; Dennis Nulty; sing while doing her housework. My Robert Stiles unusual to find me attending various father always had an instrument case Keynote Committee: recitals and concerts around our area. around as well a valise full of sheet David Denniston; Alonza McKenzie; As a perpetual trombone student, I music, some self-written. I recall sit- George Troia; Susan Barna Ayoub have enjoyed recitals of students of ting in the waiting room at Callahan MOT Orchestra Committee: Local 5 members: Professors David Studios on Grand Boulevard as he Greg Near, chairman; Carrie Banfield, Jackson, U of M, Ava Ordman, MSU, vice president; Bill King, treasurer; taught private lessons and hosted an and Ron Kischuk, WSU; and other Beth Kirton, ROPA delegate; Charlotte early TV show entitled Meet Mr. Cal- great recitals by Laura Larson, Russ Merkerson, secretary; Andrew Pelletier, lahan. Later, I would learn this work Miller, Dennis Tini, Chris Collins, member at large; Robert Reed, union was moonlighting while he worked steward Rob Conway, Keith Claeys, and Brian by day at the Ford Rouge Plant for Bowman, all of Wayne State Universi- ≥ 38 years along with my grandfather, ty. Drs. Rob Conway and Dave Den- continued on page 4 2 || Keynote || If you would like to receive these notifications and haven’t given us an AFM Local 5 email address, please do. By the same “Home of the Pros” by Susan token, if you have given it to us but Barna Ayoub, still aren’t getting these emails, let us President Local 5 George Troia, Jr ., ext . 1 Secretary- know. You can always change your pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer mind later and opt out of them. We Vice President Douglas Cornelsen love to be able to share what’s hap- dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net pening with you and your colleagues. Secretary-Treasurer wonder if you will be basking in Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 We Need Your Input sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net spring-like temps or enduring one I We are rightfully proud of Local 5: Executive Board of winter’s last blasts when you read Robert Conway The Union and Local 5: The Musi- David Denniston this. In any event, we at the local are Robert Lymperis cians. Staff and officers hold them- enjoying experimenting with ideas Alonza McKenzie selves to high standards and take pride Paul N . Onachuk for communication with you. We’re in reflecting your excellence by offer- A.F. of M. Convention Delegate trying different things with the Key- Gordon Stump ing you the best service and benefits Michael McGowan – Alternate note (including the color eKeynote). we can. Having said that, there is no President Emeritus And, as many of you know, the early Gordon Stump getting around the reality that times months of 2013 saw a great increase Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus are tough (really tough) and particu- Byron X . Taylor in the use of group email notifica- Assistant to the President larly unfriendly to labor unions. tions from Local 5 to the member- Mary Johnstone, ext . 5 I’ll be straight with you: It’s chal- mary@detroitmusicians .net ship. Those emails have encompassed Membership Administration lenging to make ends meet and still a broad variety of announcements: Membership, ext . 6 & 0 offer great service. This is a top con- local5@detroitmusicians .net • Annual Membership meeting re- cern for your officers and board, DME Referral Agent minder Referral Agent, ext . 4 whom you elected to consider and pros@detroitmusicians .net • Avanti Summer Workship applica- handle these problems. As we focus Address & Telephone tions 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 on potential solutions, we face long- • Dan Pliskow’s website of over Southfield, Michigan 48075 term budget issues that aren’t going to 248 .569 .5400 11,000 photos of local musicians Fax Numbers go away without sacrifice from all. We • Member illness, as well as a fund- General Office Fax: 248 .569 .4716 would like to hear your thoughts – President’s Office Fax: 248 .569 .1393 raising run for the association do- Website both as we move through the process ing research for a member’s child’s www .detroitmusicians .net of considering options and of course Hours illness. Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm at membership meetings. • Scholarship opportunities and con- Holiday Closings Finally, we bid a fond farewell to New Year’s Day, M .L . King Day, certs of students of Local 5 mem- staff person Kaitlin Steer as she moves Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, bers at Wayne State and Oakland Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, on to full-time employment at Lens- Columbus Day, Election Day, Universities. Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, Crafters. Please welcome Kathy, who • Member funeral announcements Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, comes from the legal administrative New Year’s Eve • Union supportive political protests assistant field. Both Kathy and Mary All views and opinions expressed in and petitions. Keynote articles by non-elected mem- are very ably sharing the front office/ • U of M bedside musician training bers are those of the authors them- membership service duties and wel- selves and do not necessarily reflect • Member concert announcements, the opinions or policy of the Keynote come your calls and emails. for those who plan to pay work staff or the Board of Directors of the Until next time ... sba Detroit Federation of Musicians . dues ($3.00 to $3.50 per musician).

2nd Quarter 2013 || 3 || was undergoing various radiation treatments, making un- The Music Stand, continued from page 2 ending visits to the doctor and had many stays in the hos- Giuseppe, who worked there for 44 years. Together they pital. would become some of the first members of Local 600 of My mother and father both attended my Senior Con- the United Auto Workers. cert at Cass Tech, where I was featured with the Symphony George Sr. was also a Local 5 member throughout his Band on Donal Michalsky’s yet unpublished “Concertino career with Roma Halls, where he would lead a house in Re,” which I prepared with the help of two other no- band for many years until he retired from both the factory table Local 5 members, Dennis Smith and my primary and performing. Roma Halls was a banquet and catering teacher, Joseph Skrzynski. Writing these words reminds me business run by my father’s boyhood friend, Enzo Pappa- of how fortunate I was to have worked with them. I should reali, that started with one loca- also mention and thank the late tion on Mitchell and Gratiot in professor, Harold Arnoldi, who Detroit, and grew to locations in urged me to find the work and East Detroit, Livonia, Garden City the late Jack Shelby, who had to and Bloomfield Hills. Roma Halls conduct what he told me was the employed all union bands and re- hardest piece he had conducted quired that steward reports be to date. filed for all jobs. It was my mother My mother would see me who encouraged me to go with graduate from high school but my dad on some jobs to help him would spent most of the follow- set up and tear down when I was ing autumn in the hospital, where old enough, so I put on a suit and I would often go and sit with tie and did just that, sitting along- her reading my freshman college side the band as they played, and A 1947 newspaper photo lauds George’s father’s studies. At this point, she was of- there, I started to learn about the orchestra and numerous singers for their support ten comatose. One day when she music business. Little did I know on a UAW picket line . The senior Troia is seated did awaken, I explained to her with the trumpet . at that time my mother was bat- that I enjoyed college, but since tling cancer and was actually prepping me for the work she I was paying for most of it and was unsure about just how did for my father’s band business. far I could go, I was having my doubts about continuing. At that time, I was a baritone horn player in the Oak- She advised me to go as far as I could, that there is always wood Junior High School band at the behest of another something to learn. She also said that if one has their health great teacher and Local 5 member, Michael Skrzynski, Sr. they have everything. She would pass early the next year, My dad loved the sound of the baritone, but thought it at age 47. From her wisdom, I was able to help my dad get looked kind of out of place in a small combo, thus he bor- through his loss, keep him playing for a while and working rowed a trombone from one of his friends and said here, until he could retire. He would later attend many of the and also good luck because he couldn’t read bass clef. For- theater shows I would play, and also attended a perfor- tunately I had a great private teacher at the time, Gary mance I was playing with the Detroit Symphony under Perkins, a public school teacher who was also a very active conductor Antal Dorati. From him I learned how to carry freelance trombonist, often playing at the Elmwood Ca- and sell a tune, entertain the people and come away with sino in Windsor, and was a member of Local 5. After about enough to pay the guys so we could play the next week. I a year, I was playing fairly steadily and was also leading a have included a photo of my Dad during a strike in 1947. break-off group from my dad’s business. I would pick up Let me again thank you for your continued support the payroll from Mitchell and Gratiot on the way home through your membership, and the happiest Mother’s Day from Cass Tech and help with the care of my mother who and Father’s Day to all of you and all of our parents! 4 || Keynote || Music Matters: Looking Down the Road by Local 5 Board Member Dave Denniston

would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the hun- members have reached an age at which they would be ap- Idreds of members who have literally “paid their dues” proaching retirement if they were in any other profession. faithfully for more than 30 years and in some cases for 50 But musicians never really do retire, do we? Nevertheless, or more years. In the process of earning a living and pro- this portion of our membership has worked long and hard, viding for your families, you have created a rich musical and their careers are in fact slowing down. That is not to legacy here in Detroit. Your example is humbling and each say that our veteran musicians are not still playing – indeed and every one of you is deeply appreciated. You are the a great many of you are still going strong! However, the lifeblood of this local and your decades of hard work is the playing these members are doing is simply not generating bedrock – the foundation on which Local 5 is built. While the kind of work dues that it used to. That is not their fault I would like to say that you have made this local what it either. The music business in Detroit has changed greatly is today, that would be doing you over the years, and it continues something of a disservice; I think to evolve. If your bread and but- we all realize that in some regards ter was dance bands and big bands, Local 5 has seen better days. In fact, Musicians of Local 5 you know that this kind of work unions throughout this country have“ created a rich musical simply isn’t what it used to be. have seen better days. legacy here in Detroit. Likewise, the theater business (my We all rightfully share a deep ” bread and butter) is a shadow of sense of pride because of the rich what it once was. Shows no longer history of the Detroit Federation of Musicians. Likewise, come to Detroit for long runs. A typical show will now run I believe most of us justifiably share concerns about the for only one to two weeks – three if you are lucky. With future of our local and want to ensure that the great legacy few exceptions, shows now only hire a handful of musi- generations of Detroit musicians have fought and sacrificed cians (five or six in most cases). But that is not a surprise to preserve will not fade into the shadows of history like so either. Rather it is a trend that has continued unabated for many parts of our beloved city. This is the very challenge the better part of the past two decades. that is before us now: to preserve our union and the musi- Undesired Trends in the Works cal legacy of Detroit. Unfortunately we are witnessing some new trends that are The 800-Pound Gorilla in the Room a bit of an unwelcome surprise. One example is a recent To be clear, we are facing some problems. First and fore- drop off in recording sessions. We have some world-class most, our membership is declining. We are presently a recording studios in town and have noticed a recent de- union with just over 970 members. Our numbers seem to cline in the number of sessions our members are engaged have stabilized somewhat after a rather sharp decline from in. We hope that this is not a trend that will continue, but at 2007-2010 in which we lost some 200 members. During the same time we recognize that digital recording technol- this period of decline, there were forces at work that were ogy has made it possible for a single project to be recorded beyond our control, including a devastating recession and by musicians at any number of different studios anywhere the turmoil unleashed by the mismanagement of the De- in the world. Time will tell whether this trend will con- troit Symphony. While these factors undoubtedly contrib- tinue. These are just a couple of quick examples of different uted to our problems, there is an 800-pound gorilla sitting trends that illustrate how things have changed in Detroit. in the room and he has been there for the past two decades. What does it all mean? Basically, it means that we are What I am referring to is this: nearly half of our faithful continued on page 6 2nd Quarter 2013 || 5 || Music Matters, continued from page 5 will ultimately impact our ability to collect dues. Unless RTW is repealed, the net result is that workers will end up facing a long-term budget problem precipitated by a de- being represented by weaker bargaining units or will have cline in both membership and work dues. The lion’s share no bargaining units at all. Once the last of our agreements of work dues these days is coming from the DSO. While has expired, no one knows what the future holds in terms the strike at the DSO was difficult for everyone, including of our ability to negotiate new agreements under this law Local 5, it is now behind us and the DSO is once again and in this hostile political climate. My hope is that RTW hiring wonderful new musicians. Even so, the reality of the will be repealed before then. present DSO contract is that it will yield significantly low- Solutions – Everyone Has a Part to Play er work dues for the foreseeable future and we must recog- So where does that leave us? I am proud to say that I have nize that it is likely to be some time watched your officers go to the before this great orchestra regains greatest lengths to be frugal with its full stature in regard to the num- your money. They have cut expen- ber of tenured musicians receiving How do we face these ditures everywhere possible and the salary and benefits they truly “challenges? We stand continue to investigate new ways deserve. Until then, we are faced together in solidarity. to cut operating costs. Our mem- with the present reality at Local 5: a ” bers have helped too. By electing net decrease in work dues, declin- to receive the electronic version of Keynote, we have saved ing membership numbers, and a prevailing political climate hundreds of dollars already. But everything we have done that is hostile toward organized labor (i.e. Right to Work/ thus far is still not enough to ensure the future of Local 5. Freedom to Work). In the end, only two things will save us: new members and The Curse of Right to Work more revenue – two things that clearly go hand in hand. I cannot adequately address the potential consequences of To guarantee the future viability of our local, these are Right to Work here. Instead, I will be contributing to the the steps we will have to take: Right to Work discussion via a blog on the Local 5 website • We must continue to serve and represent working musi- in the coming weeks. I honestly believe that if the average cians and safeguard the work here in Detroit. person on the street realized the effect that this law has had • We need to find prospective members – especially the on the middle class everywhere it has been enacted that it ones who are already working in our jurisdiction and would never have been passed – the people of Michigan have not yet joined our local. would not have allowed it. I do not believe that the average • We need to share our message with young people who person realizes the kind of jobs that are being created in are graduating from college and embarking upon careers RTW states; To be clear, they are not the same kind of jobs in music so that they understand the many benefits of that helped build the strongest middle class in history. They union membership. are not the kind of jobs that will help pay for college. They • We must make certain that our fine musicians are get- are not the kind of jobs that will allow families to save ting the work they deserve – that jobs are not being for retirement. They are not the kind of jobs that provide handed over to non-union labor. decent benefits. They are the kind of jobs that precipitate • We must continue our efforts to ensure that new venues a great downward spiral for America’s middle class – it is use our musicians and come to the bargaining table to truly a race to the bottom for the American worker under make sure that everyone is treated fairly. Right to Work. But that is not relevant to this discussion. • Given that the world around us is changing so rapidly, What is relevant is the effect the law will have on us as a we also need to consider what services we are offering union. our members as well as how we are presenting our mes- While the law will not prevent us from organizing, it sage. This is really nothing new; this aspect of our mis-

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sion remains unchanged and every member must assist in the aforementioned work. How to File a Gig So how do we face these new challenges? We face them BeforeBefore thethe giggig just as we have faced every other challenge – solidarity. We stand together. Undoubtedly there will be much discus- 1. Write a union contract with your client/ sion about ways to increase revenue in the coming months. employer (forms are available at Local 5 or can Everything is on the table so to speak. In the meantime, I be downloaded at www.detroitmusicians.net). ask you to consider this: Despite the problems we face, we 2. File a signed copy of the contract at Local 5 are not powerless. The future of this union is in our hands Headquarters.­ This is for your protection! and each member plays an important role in determining AfterAfter thethe giggig its destiny by continuing to represent Local 5 as we always 1. Complete an LS-1 Pension Contract (signed by have – as professionals with uncompromising integrity and the purchaser or leader; form is available at Local artistry. We must continue to be proud of the legacy of Lo- 5 or on the web at www.detroitmusicians.net). cal 5 but also confident about where we are headed. We 2. Bring or mail a copy of the LS-1 Pension need to remind other musicians about the importance of Contract with checks for work dues and pension standing together to preserve what we have here in Detroit. to Local 5 Headquarters within 10 days. Above all else, we need to remind the rest of the world of what If questions of any kind, call Sue Barna Ayoub at we have here in Detroit – some of the finest music and musi- 248.569.5400, ext. 3, or you may email her at: cians in the world. That is something to be proud of. That [email protected]. is something worth fighting for.

2nd Quarter 2013 || 7 || Minutes: Member Orientation Meeting, 1/7/13

The Member Orientation Meeting of the Detroit Federation of Musi- emailed to members, in addition to the traditional hard copy. The more cians was called to order at 12:09 PM, President George Troia being in members who opt for the e-version only, the more the union will save the chair and Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasur- on printing and postage. S/T Ayoub talked a bit about the various AFM er Susan Barna Ayoub being present. Executive Board Members also player conferences, in which Local 5 participates and that represent the present were Robert Conway, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and interests of the regional orchestras, major orchestra and musical theater Paul Onachuk. musicians. Another AFM player conference is that of the recording mu- President Troia asked all members in attendance to introduce them- sicians. It would be to the advantage of Detroit area musicians to have selves. After introductions, he asked the 4 new members in attendance a local recording musicians chapter and expressed her hope that local (Mauricio Betanzo, Gabriel Escoe, Champagne LE Page and Dean Po- recording musicians will come together to form such a group. Turning eppe) to stand and take the oath of membership. (Later in the meeting, to the political picture in Michigan, Ms Ayoub commented that it is no new member Heather Buchanan-Gueringer arrived and was sworn in.) secret that it is tough times for Detroit and Michigan. The passage of President Troia went on to speak about the various recent attacks Right To Work makes it more important that ever to fight for our rights on unions and their members, especially the recent passage of Right To together. The AFM International President Ray Hair was the president Work legislation by the Michigan lame duck legislative session. As he of the Dallas/Fort Worth local in Texas, which is a longtime Right To proclaimed, we are stronger together than simply as individuals. Work state. If Texas musicians can fight it, so can we. 12:15 PM Local 5 member and Detroit Musicians Entertainment President Troia spoke about his family union history, including his Referral Agent Shelley Asbury joined the meeting. father who was a member of Local 5. He said that the new Right To Ms Asbury encouraged members to join Detroit Musicians Enter- Work bills cover public and private unions alike – though they omit tainment, talking about the DME application process and the individ- police and firefighter unions. More will be learned about the plans ual web pages to which members are entitled when they enroll in the to fight the legislation when he attends the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO referral service. She also spoke about the new website, which is transi- meeting in the morning. He mentioned that some of the Right To tioning from the format that was in place for a number of years. Local Work states have some of the strongest locals in the AFM. He gave 5 member Flo Paterni interjected that audio clips and photos for indi- more detail about his family and his own roots in the music industry vidual webpages don’t have to be perfect. Local 5 member José Riojas and in unionism. He mentioned that he and Local 5 member Flo Pa- asked if she is still coordinating the meetings of the Detroit chapter of terni are retired teachers union members. President Troia expressed his the Nashville Songwriters Association Inc – to which she answered, yes, pleasure to be doing the work of Local 5 and invited all to stay and that they are still meeting on the second Monday of each month at the socialize at the Open House – to take place immediately following in union. Ms Asbury added that musicians booked through Detroit Musi- the hospitality room and throughout the union offices. cians Entertainment have access to the union’s event liability insurance 1:03 PM Meeting adjourned. for no additional charge and clarified that the application for DME is In addition to those mentioned above, additional members in atten- separate from the one for joining the union. She invited those present dance: Joe Podorsek, Ernie Skuta, Helen Near, Greg Near, Jerry Hamp- to talk with her in her office after the meeting. ton, Robert Finzel, James Tatum, Mark Berger, Paul McCaffrey, Glenn Secretary-Treasurer Ayoub greeted the members and talked about Andersen, Tony Lannen, Ed Zelenak, Dan Maslanka, Rudy Nero, Alan the day-to-day running of the union that is the job of a secretary- Ayoub, Glenn Moon and Bill Meyer. treasurer. She also spoke about the new color eKeynote that is now

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 1/7/13

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Group, which runs the school, is resisting. This case could be precedent order at 10:08 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well setting, as there are Cesar Chavez Academies in virtually every major as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan city. VP Cornelsen commented on the appropriateness of the name of Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- the academy. bers Robert Conway, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Paul Regarding the printing of the DSO contract, the issue of what was Onachuk. agreed upon during the 2011 strike negotiations regarding third party On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve unauthorized recording and subsequent posting on social media sites is the agenda, it was approved unanimously. the sticking point. AFM Electronic Media Director Debbie Newmark On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve and AFM President Ray Hair have been brought into the discussion the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. along with DSO attorneys from Proskauer Rose and our attorneys The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Tuesday, at Sachs Waldman. Debate will continue over the next few days. Mr February 5 at 11:00 AM. Conway emphasized the importance of defending the integrity of the President Troia gave the following report: presentation. On December 20, 2012, President Troia attended the rally at Cesar Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit. It was well attended by labor bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr leaders, teachers and parents of students of that school – at least 100 McKenzie, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to receive the reports, they were people standing in the pouring rain. The teachers have voted for union received unanimously. representation by the American Federation of Teachers. The Leona Executive Board minutes continued on page 10 8 || Keynote || ACCELERATING BUSINESS VALUE

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2nd Quarter 2013 || 9 || 1/7/13 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 8 have roots in the southern hemisphere, making it fertile ground for the importation of jazz education. Horace Silver has ancestors from Cape Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr Verde near the Atlantic coast of Africa, Paul Chambers has roots in Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the reports, they were Barbados, and many others have roots in the Caribbean. Ultimately, Mr approved unanimously. Tatum gave a jazz lecture on TV, reaching over 12,000 on the educa- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge tional channel. Essentially, he agreed with Mr John that the Grenadians Cards reports. On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Onachuk, are hungry for jazz. Nigel John’s dream is to bring jazz education to to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. the island. He has been in communication with Local 5 to increase his Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications connection to US Representative John Conyers, a huge fan of jazz. from Andrew Buchanan, Yoonshin Song and T Elaine Page. On motion Rep Conyers has supported the Tatum Foundation for many years. Mr by Mr Conway, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to accept the applications, John also is connected to the Organization of American States, which they were accepted unanimously. appears to have expressed interest in supporting his project. Upon Mr Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- Conway’s question of Mr Tatum as to what specifically Mr John would ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census like from the union, it appears he would like to strengthen his ties to report. Rep Conyers and through that connection perhaps find pathways to Special Orders: 10:57 AM Local 5 Member James Tatum joined the funding. meeting. 11:32 AM Mr Tatum left the meeting. Mr Tatum handed out a brochure and thanked the board for the Special Orders: 11:38 PM Local 5 Referral Agent and Member invitation to the meeting. He then related some background informa- Shelley Asbury joined the meeting. tion about himself. Mr Tatum taught at Murray Wright High School Ms Asbury handed out a report, detailing some of the work done and was also the head of the Detroit Public Schools Fine Arts De- thus far on the old private members area of the union’s website. Many partment. He retired in 1997 and started the James Tatum Foundation. years of old files that had remained on the website were creating prob- Since then, the foundation has awarded $344,000 in music scholarships. lems for the functioning of the new additions. She also handed out a Of the award recipients, 99% have gone on to be teachers, professional document, specifying the credentials of Charles Johnson, a very in- musicians and one is a Hollywood producer. Last year, the founda- demand, high level programmer and web designer who has offered tion celebrated its 25th years. All this happened as the result of educa- his services to the union gratis. Currently, detroitmusicians.net has no tion. Mr Tatum has also branched out to Wayne County Community functioning private members area. Since the security of that area of College, instructing non-music teachers about jazz. At one of the jazz the website is of high importance, she is more confident having Mr workshops presented, Mr Tatum invited Nigel John of Grenada to be Johnson help with this aspect. VP Cornelsen inquired about an ap- a guest presenter – performing and speaking about the history of the proximate time frame until there would a functioning private area. Ms steel drum, which had its beginnings in Grenada and Trinidad. Mr John Asbury projects about two weeks out, though cautioning that it is very performed with great skill, playing Duke Ellington selections on the dependent on Mr Johnson’s available time. steel drum. Upon returning to Grenada, Mr John saw a need to bring 11:56 AM Ms Asbury left the meeting. jazz to the island, starting from the ground up. When not working on Returning to discussion about Nigel John’s request for the union’s the required paperwork to return to Detroit, Nigel made proposals to involvement, President Troia clarified that Mr John has asked for a letter various Grenadian government departments to bring jazz and James of recommendation to John Conyers from the union, which President Tatum to 7th Annual Grenadian Music Festival. This was the first time Troia will write. jazz was a component of the festival, and Mr Tatum was the only North The board meeting was abbreviated in order to allow the Member American participant. While listening to some of the performers who Orientation to begin on time at 12:00 PM preceded him on stage, he asked a drummer and bass player to join him On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to adjourn in a jazz set that went very well. A number of famous jazz musicians the meeting, it was adjourned at 11:59 PM

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 2/5/13 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to the January Member Orientation and Open House. There was a quo- order at 11:10 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as rum present for the first time since the January 2009 meeting. Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- The Right-to-Work (RTW) Legislation, PA 348 (Bill 116), for pri- na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members vate unions such as Local 5 will take effect on March 27, 2013. The law Robert Conway, David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKen- will not affect existing contracts until they expire. The DSO, Fisher, zie and Paul Onachuk. Opera House, MOT and Community Orchestra agreements all expire On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve on 8-31-2014. The Fox agreement will expire on 8-31-2015. These the agenda, it was approved unanimously. agreements all have the union security clause that requires musicians On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve to join the union after thirty-one days – with the exception of the the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. Community Orchestra agreement. If the law remains as it is today, this The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Tuesday, clause would be illegal. President Troia attended a RTW protest at the March 26 at 11:00 AM. state Capital on the evening of the State of the State Address. He also President Troia gave the following report: attended an American Federation of Teachers workshop pertaining to President Troia thanked the board members who were able to attend Executive Board minutes continued on page 14

10 || Keynote || 2nd Quarter 2013 || 11 || Member Newsline

Local 5 bassist Larry Hutchinson found this ad on Craig’s List. His comment: “And to think I learned all about secondary domi­ nants for nothing!”

“Dynamic Bass Player Available (Nashville [some restrictions]) “Bass player available for PAYING GIGS ONLY. I play G, C, D. If your songs are not in G, please transpose them into G. If your song has an Em or Bm or anything off the wall I will probably sit out that chord. Or I could learn Congratulations to Joe Buono, French hornist and long-time member of Local 5, those notes for $30 each. If you want me to do fancy stuff who turned 84 on April 20 . like go back and forth between G and D while you hold a G chord, forget it because I’m a “pocket” player. “Minimum $100 per gig within a 5-mile radius of We want to 37204. $5 per mile travel charge for other areas out of hear your news, too. Simply contact Sue Barna Ayoub. town. Please make sure your gigs are on a Metro Nash- You don’t have to write a thing, ville bus route, or you can pick me up at my place. Must but anything you do write be home by 11 pm due to previous legal hassles. would be gratefully “No gigs within 500 yards of schools, parks, or play- appreciated. grounds.”

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]

12 || Keynote || Sven and Janet Anderson, Chris Collins, James Tatum Bob Lymperis, Ernie Rodgers, Ray Oset Annual Membership Meeting, Monday, March 18

President George Troia, Dave Jennings; Heather Buchanan-Gueringer; Paul Onachuck, Ralphe Armstrong, Gale Benson BY S U AN BARNA AYOUB ALL MEE T ING PHO O S BY

COMING ATTRACTIONS AVANTI Summer MusicFest Returns FREE Dental Clinic at Local 5 For a second straight summer, student musicians age Tuesday, September 10, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm 13–18 can participate in the AVANTI workshop, which includes the opportunity to compete to win a perfor- mance accompanied by the musicians of the Detroit Symphony on Thursday or Friday, July 25-26.. For complete information and to apply, visit www. avantisummermusicfest.org. Deadline for submitting For you or a musician friend/colleague. applications is June 1. FULL details in next Keynote.

2nd Quarter 2013 || 13 || 2/5/13 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 10 Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the reports, they were RTW in Warren at the Carpenters Hall and plans to attend the teach- approved unanimously. ers’ state-wide seminar this upcoming Saturday in Flint. President Troia Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge also attended a DSO orchestra meeting and shared this information. Mr Cards reports. On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Conway, Denniston mentioned that an organization called Michigan Freedom to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Fund, which is receiving funding from the DeVos family, has launched Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications an ad campaign and series of “town hall meetings” in support of the from Daniel Karas, Gabe Sobieski, Richard Stoelzel, Edward Walsh, Jo- new Right to Work law. seph Beels and Jing Zhang. On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by The AFM has assigned Attorney Trish Polach to the DSO/Kid Mr Denniston, to accept the applications, they were accepted unani- Rock arbitration. A postponement was granted on February 1, 2013. mously. Mr Denniston suggested there be an email reminder to mem- The arbitration will take place in June. President Hair is also pursuing a bers during the first month of each quarter to remind members who grievance pertaining to a disagreement between the DSO management have not paid yet that they will be suspended at the end of the month, and the union over whether audience members are permitted to record providing a link in the email to the Paypal payment page. performances and post them on YouTube. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- After discussing the shuffling of responsibility regarding Local 5 fil- tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. ings regarding the Searching for Sugarman project, AFM President Ray 12:50pm Meeting recessed. Hair has assigned attorney Jennifer Garner to pursue this. She is cur- Special Orders: 12:55pm Referral Agent Shelley Asbury joined the rently in discussions with Heyday Productions, LLC. President Troia meeting. spoke about the reissue of the original albums and stated that the musi- Ms Asbury reported that the website now has a new login page, cians should receive payment for use of the music in the film and the allowing access to the new Members Only area. The backend of the DVD. website is now based on WordPress, which will make updating easier. President Troia reported that he attended a DSO concert at Hill Ms Asbury talked Mr Denniston through the process for creating a Auditorium on January 13, as well as a concert of the Dearborn Sym- password on his iPad in order to demonstrate for the board. On mo- phony on February 1. tion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve an email Charley Mahoney of the Livonia Symphony and Sandra Butler of blast to the members to allow them to begin logging into the the new Dearborn Symphony came to Local 5 to meet President Troia. Discus- Members Only area, it was approved unanimously. sion centered primarily around the Community Orchestra agreement 1:51pm Ms Asbury left the meeting. and the hope to continue a good working relationship. President Troia reported that he wrote a letter to US Representative As a result of Ralphe Armstrong’s ongoing and fruitful efforts to recruit John Conyers on behalf of Mr Nigel John, as discussed at the previous young musicians to the union and generally educate non-union musicians meeting. about the AFM, President Troia reopened discussion to consider Mr Arm- S/T Ayoub reported that thus far 85 members had agreed to take strong to serve as an at-large business agent. Mr Denniston commented the eKeynote only, cutting down substantially on the number to be that he would be a great candidate for doing youth workshops. printed and mailed. President Troia reported that he attended the funeral services for Mr Denniston, Mr McKenzie and Mr Onachuk talked about con- Roderick Hicks on January 13 and Ernie Matchalat on February 3. tinuing discussion about organizing workshops for prospective and cur- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- rent members. bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. Discussion ensued Front office staff person Kaitlin Steer has been offered a full-time about the long-range financial health of the union. At the next meeting, position elsewhere. After having interviewed several candidates, the of- S/T Ayoub will present a graph report showing the number of mem- ficers recommended the union hire Ms Annette Johnson. On motion bers as well as the amount of membership dues collected over the past by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Denniston, to hire Ms Johnson, it was several years. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Denniston, approved unanimously. to receive the reports, they were received unanimously. 2:12 pm Meeting adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 3/26/13 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to President Troia thanked the board members for attending the annual order at 11:11 AM, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as membership meeting. The union had a quorum, and members heard a Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- presentation about the upcoming Detroit Jazz Festival. na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members President Troia met with Chris Collins on Thursday, February 28 Robert Conway, Robert Lymperis and Paul Onachuk. about a successor agreement to the Detroit Jazz Festival and informed On motion by Mr Conway, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve him that the formal mailings to the state and federal mediators, as well the agenda, it was approved unanimously. as notice to him, would go out on March 1, as prescribed in the agree- On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve ment. The meeting was favorable. Discussion centered around higher the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. wages and the electronic waiver clause in the existing agreement. When The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Tuesday, an agreement is reached, the board will be the body to ratify the agree- April 16 at 11:00 AM. ment, since there is no regular bargaining unit as such. President Troia gave the following report: An arbitration date for the DSO/Kid Rock project is set for June

14 || Keynote || 27. President Emeritus Gordon Stump and members of the former DSO difficulty the musicians are in and the strain this would be on the Twin Negotiating Committee may be subpoenaed to testify in New York. Cities Local 30-73 from having two symphony orchestras simultane- There has been no significant movement on the DSO cell phone ously on strike, it was approved unanimously. AFM Secretary-Treasurer, usage debate, although several discussions have taken place. VP Cor- Sam Folio, has the applicable addresses in his column of the March issue nelsen commented that it was his understanding no discussion took of the International Musician. place during negotiations about this subject. President Troia attended the AFT workshop in Flint on February Regarding the Sugarman Filing: AFM attorney Jennifer Garner has 9, which covered the right-to-work laws. Caesar Chavez Academy in obtained the licensing agreement from Light in the Attic Records, Detroit voted for union representation. The Taylor and Warren districts which states responsibility falls to Hey Day Productions LLC. Ms. Gar- have opted for a long-term union security clause in their contracts, as ner billed Hey Day on March 9, 2013. In the meantime, President have the Wayne State University professors. Now WSU, U of M and Troia made contact with the Rodriguez family, who are now managing Ferris State are all facing the possibility of less state aid in retaliation for Sixto’s career. They are interested in helping to get new use money for what some state legislators are calling evading the so-called “Right-to- this project. Work” law. President Troia also attended a workshop at Wayne State’s President Troia was asked to speak before the Metro AFL-CIO Civ- Labor Studies program, “Law, Workers and Community Come Togeth- il Rights Committee showing of the film Searching for Sugarman. He er.” As previously mentioned, he is paying for these workshops himself. spoke about Local 5’s ties to the movie and the union’s efforts to get the Ralphe Armstrong has been actively recruiting and generally help- musicians paid. This occurred on February 22. Two days later on Feb- ing the union. President Troia would like to reconsider his at-large re- ruary 24, the movie won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. quest to serve as a business agent. On motion by VP Cornelsen, sec- President Trioa attended a presentational meeting called by Karla onded by Mr Onachuk, to approve designating Ralphe Armstrong as Swift, President, Michigan State AFL-CIO on March 15, along with a Local 5 agent for the purpose of recruiting and attending political Marcia Fishman of SAG-AFTRA and Cal Hazelbaker of IATSE at rallies without charge to the union, it was approved unanimously. Local 38’s building, at which a strategic plan was presented, entitled Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- “Organizing to Win” in preparation for the election in 2014. bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. As requested at the The Minnesota and St. Paul Chamber Orchestras remain locked out previous meeting, S/T Ayoub also presented a graph report showing – going on six months. President Troia has personally donated to the the number of members as well as the amount of membership dues striking musicians. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lym- collected over the past several years. On motion by VP Cornelsen, peris to approve a donation of $250 each ($500 total) to the musicians of both striking orchestras as a token of the local’s appreciation for the Executive Board minutes continued on page 16 2nd Quarter 2013 || 15 || 3/26/13 Executive Board Minutes, continued from page 15 WHAT HARVIE S IS SAYING... seconded by Mr Onachuk, to receive the reports, they were received unanimously. “Love the book and have found it very useful in my Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr private teaching. It is a great way to appreciate the rich Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the reports, they were history of the bass in that very approved unanimously. important musical period. I Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge also learned a lot from this Cards reports. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. book. Great work.”—Harvie S, Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications professor of Jazz Bass and Jazz from Joseph Becker, Jerald Hubbard and Bassam Saleh. On motion by Ensemble, Manhattan School of Mr Conway, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to accept the applications, Music; award-winning composer, they were accepted unanimously. arranger, bassist and producer Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census At amazon.com & bn.com. report. Sec/Treas Ayoub reported that the count is now at 225 members www.davehuntjazz.com who have agreed to take the eKeynote only. email: [email protected] To confirm a board email poll: On motion by Mr Lymperis, sec- onded by VP Cornelsen, to approve an honorarium of $500 for Mr Charles Johnson for his hours, expertise and input into the upgrade of President Troia announced that Local 5 AFM Convention Delegate the website, it was approved unanimously. Gordon Stump contacted the union on February 11 to report that he To confirm a board email poll: On motion by VP Cornelsen, sec- would not be able to serve at this year’s convention. Alternate Delegate onded by Mr Onachuk, to hire a new front office staff person, it was Mike McGowan was contacted and will serve. approved unanimously. Mr Conway announced that he had been performing for a Fisher President Troia presented a budget for the new fiscal year. Lengthy Theatre new season announcement event during the recent annual discussion took place. The board will continue to address this issue at membership meeting, thus being unable to attend. During the event, the next meeting. Scott Myers, Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing with Broad- The board discussed guidelines for group emails to the membership. way in Detroit, made favorable comments to the audience regarding The board will also continue this discussion at the next meeting. the longstanding good relationship between the union and the Ned- To confirm a board email poll: On motion by Mr Onachuk, second- erlanders. ed by Mr Lymperis, to approve the refund of membership dues to the 2:20 pm On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, widow of a recently deceased member, it was approved unanimously. to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

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16 || Keynote || Welcome, New and Reinstated Members

Joseph Becker is the new principal percussionist with the Bassam Saleh is a singer, and the name of his group is DSO. Bassam Entertainment. Joseph Beels has studied piano with Local 5 member Richard Stoezel is a member of the Lighthouse Brass Gerald Goslin since April 2009. His sample recordings on Quintet. He plays the trumpet. www.youtube.com include performances of Bach, Mozart, Joseph Wright is a trombonist who has played with the Kuhlau, Czerny, Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Kabalevsky. Grosse Pointe Symphony, with Kirk in the Hills Church, He is currently looking for students of all ages and levels. Bloomfield Hills, as wedding soloist and for Easter services Todd Dikeman is a returning member of Local 5. His in 2012 and 2013 at Lutheran Church of the Master. He principal instruments are guitar (which he teaches), bass studied under the DSO’s Kenneth Thompkins as well as and keyboard. John Rutherford of the Motor City Horns, and is now Denzel Donald is a hard-working, humble musician from touring again with Bob Seger. He is seeking work in clas- Detroit. He is seeking work with Big Bands, Orchestra, Pit sical, jazz, rock, contemporary, pit orchestra, weddings, Bands and Symphony. Denzel also offers lessons for the commercials, theatre productions, symphony, and church euphonium and the tuba. services. Steven Fleck plays trombone with Dr. Pocket, the Craig Jing Zhang is a new violinist with the DSO. Jing also Strain Orchestra and freelances. teaches the violin. Jerald Hubbard is a returning member of Local 5. His principal instruments are trumpet (which he teaches), flugelhorn, trombone and guitar.

New Members (1/10-4/17/13)

Becker, Joseph Fleck, Steven Saleh, Bassam Wright, Joseph 627 W Alexandrine St Unit 7 53306 Shawn Dr. 6603 Oakman Blvd 1019 Paddock Ct Detroit, MI 48201 Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047 Dearborn, MI 48126 Troy, MI 48098 401-741-5368 586-716-5321; 586-873-3096 313-218-1818 248-952-5306; 248-765-1735 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Percussion, drums Trombone Vocalist Trombone, tenor trombone, Beels, Joseph Hubbard, Jerald Stoelzel, Richard bass 21812 East Thirteen Mile 11572 Murthum Ave 11103 Waterway Dr Zhang, Jing St Clair Shores, MI 48082 Warren, MI 4809 Allendale, MI 49401 17347 Hidden Lake Way 586-415-6249;586-498-6297 586-703-8423 616-895-9132; 616-443-5183 Northville, MI 48168 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 617-935-2531 Piano Trumpet, flugelhorn; trombone, Trumpet [email protected] Dikeman, Todd guitar Tolstyka, Kyle Violin 19825 Mauer Karas, Daniel 11511 Villa Court St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 5425 Church Rd Warren, MI 48093 586-779-7999; 586-634-7848 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 231-690-5972 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Guitar, bass guitar/electric bass, Timpani, percussion Horn keyboard McCrae, Jocelyn Donald, Denzel 2233 East Maple Road 2975 Fullerton Birmingham, MI 48009 Detroit, MI 48238 248-792-9729; 313-244-6116 313-595-1937 [email protected] Want to be better known? [email protected] Piano, violin, vocalist Fill out our Membership Survey, page 20 Trombone, bass trombone, tenor

2nd Quarter 2013 || 17 || Directory Changes (1/10-4/17/13) NAME CHANGE Andrew McIntosh CELL PHONE William Daniels Nancy Millen, changed to 1191 Kildare Rd Steven Hunter [email protected] Nancy Chaklos Windsor, ON N8Y 3H6 313-303-2814. Dale Grisa 837 Princeton Rd Frank Potestio, Sr. Jack Kotter [email protected] Berkley, MI 48072 6935 Carlysle CT. #C 121 248.842.5463 Jerry Hampton Jr. Naples, FL 34109 248-854-0325 Catherine Thomas [email protected] [email protected] Cheryl Roth 407-451-1646 Robert Hawkins 1882 Lakeside Dr #21464 HOME ADDRESS HOME PHONE [email protected] William Allport Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Sarah Highland Arlene Seaman Stanley Gacki 16950 Kennedy Dr 586 992 0196. Sarah.Highland@hotmail Apt # 4102 c/o Carol A Severyn Vaughn Klugh Fraser, MI 48026 2730 E Broadway Suite 230 Velma Jones 248-809-3313 [email protected] Brian Flescher Tucson, AZ 85716 George Miillsap Tamara Kosinski 627 W Alexandrine, Unit 7 Beatriz Staples [email protected] Detroit, MI 48201 4070 St Andrews Ct 586-863-8156 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Suzanne (Rozmary) Surdu Jack Kotter Stanley Gacki [email protected] 59817 Glacier Bend Catherine Thomas 248-321-1371 Washington Township, MI 18417 Wildemere St Laura (Rowe) Soto Russell Miller 48094 Detroit, MI 48221 734-274-0143 [email protected] Steven Hunter Corbin Wagner Corbin Wagner George Millsap 532 Lakewood 6148 W Longview Dr 517-580-3929 [email protected] Detroit, MI48215 East Lansing, MI 48823 James Wilburn David Penney Geoffrey Johnson James Wilburn 313-643-8885. [email protected] 2403 W 13 Mile Rd 12636 E. Forest Ave Apt. 3 Clarence Witkowski Susan Pinto Royal Oak, MI 48073 Detroit, MI 48215 734-287-2120 [email protected] Velma Jones Clarence Witkowski EMAIL ADDRESS Charles Shermetaro 23200 Orleans Apt. 4028 11350 Reeck Rd - Ste 90 [email protected] Southgate, MI 48195 William Allport Southfield, MI 48033 [email protected] Suzanne (Rozmary) Surdu George Katsakis Thomas Zelenak [email protected] 32945 Sutton Dr Janine Bradbury 49535 Hamilton Ct [email protected] Laura (Rowe) Soto Shelby Twp, MI 48315 Chesterfield, MI 48047 [email protected]

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18 || Keynote || MISSING GIGS BECAUSE A Handful of Your Union Benefits YOU’RE MISSING CALLS? (In No Particular Order) Because we update our database immediately when by Susan Barna Ayoub a member reports a new cell or home phone num- • Access to negotiated electronic media ber or email address, there’s only one reason for our agreements, including for television, movies, information to be out of date . commercials (in addition to our live agree- When you get a new phone When you move, get a new phone ments with local orchestras, theaters and numbernumber or or email email address, letlet us us know. know. festivals.) • Assistance from the Detroit Musicians Fund and the Lester Petrillo Fund for members Expelled Members (1/10-4/17/13) who are struggling financially and/or un- Agacinski, Joseph Gooch, Edward able to work due to injury or illness. Allen, John Hunter, Linda Annesser, John Jaupi, Entela • Instrument and equipment insurance, which Armstrong, Alonzo Jenkins, Theresa pays replacement cost. Bailey III, Sidney Johnson, Lenore • Local 5’s referral service Detroit Musicians Belgrave, Joan Kline, Patricia Entertainment and AFM Entertainment Belgrave, Marcus Lewis, Donald Bengry, Glenn Luebke, Jon (www.afmentertainment.org) for bookings Bennett, Clarence Marks, Nadia for yourself and your group. Boyd, Eric Maurer, John • MusiCares (www.grammy.org/musicares) Boyd, Jonathan McNair-Williams, Tiffany and The Actors Fund (www.actorsfund. Caswell, David Mooningham, Mark org), which provide assistance for illnesses Cole, Laurie Nilan, Mark Coleman, Theodore Olson III, Kenneth including drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Diaz, Timothy Ray, Arthur Speaking of MusiCares, on Tuesday, Sep- Duncan, Albert Reiter, H Scott tember 10, Local 5 will be hosting another Dunmore, Josephine Schug, Jordan free Dental Clinic, underwritten by the gen- Eberle, Jan Teasdle, Judith erous folks at MusiCares. Emanuel, Robert Thomas, Gerrell Farmer, Martha Williams, Amanda • The AFL-CIO’s Union Plus offers many con- Farmer, Terence Zacks, Roger sumer discounts and benefits, including Fratangelo, Lawrence AT&T discounts, scholarship funds for AFM members and their families, medical as- STAY IN GOOD STANDING sistance, energy funds, help for mortgage needs, and help for members facing lock- To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your outs or strikes membership dues during the first month of each quarter . Your next payment is due on Monday, • Free rehearsal space. July 1. On Thursday, August 1, all members who • Life insurance benefit of $1,250. have not paid their dues will be suspended . • Access to participation in the Pension Fund via the LS-1 contract. • Scholarships from the Detroit Musicians DFM Referral Gigs Fund. Date Leader city 1/26 Steve Wood (4) Clarkston • Subscriptions to the Keynote (and eKey- 1/26 Marion Hayden (5) Melvindale note) and the International Musician. 2/22 Marion Hayden (5) West Bloomfield

2nd Quarter 2013 || 19 || Detroit Federation of Musicians Classified Ads Membership Survey This is a free service to Local 5 members . Cost to others To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer offering or seeking musical products or services is 30¢ or teacher, you must submit your information. The easiest a word . Submit to Susan Barna Ayoub at Local 5 way is to transmit it online via the Private Members Area (sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net) . of the DFM website, www.detroitmusicians.net. But until FOR SALE: Selmer Mark VI baritone saxophone low the Private Members Area of the website is fully function- A; serial number 194XXX; c.1973; great playing horn, ing, your best bet is to fill out the form below and email, used professionally in the Detroit area; comes with stand snail-mail or fax it in. and Reunion Blues leather gig bag; can be play tested at Detroit Wayne Music, Eastpointe, 586.777.7541; ask- ing price $6,900. Local 5 Membership Survey FOR SALE IN ROYAL OAK: German cello “Johann First/last name (printed):______August Carol,” Master Art model, Bubenreuth, 2002; Email address:______757 mm. Excellent condition, $7,300. 248.914.1291 or Website:[email protected] What do you want known about you as a musician? ______Coming Next Issue: ______Another “Music Matters” article ______by a veteran Local 5 member. What kinds of work might you be looking for? Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q Weddings q Parties q Receptions q Kids & Jazz: The Beat Goes On Other______Bring your music student and instrument and I give private lessons on the following instruments: ______Let’s Play Some Jazz Clip and mail or fax this survey to Local 5 at: Sponsored by In-Accord, Kids & Jazz is a free Detroit Federation of Musicians workshop that supports, educates and enlightens 20833 Southfield Road music students in metro Detroit communities. Southfield, MI 48075 Every Sunday, 3–5 pm • Ages 8–18 Fax: 248.569.1393 Email: [email protected] The Detroit Federation of Musicians respects your right to privacy and will Baker’s Keyboard not sell or otherwise distribute this information to any third party.. Lounge 20510 Livernois Avenue 313.345.6300

Report dark recording dates and non-union In-Accord is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. shows. Can be anonymous. No caller ID. To learn more, contact Al McKenzie, In-Accord President & CEO, at 248.809.9886, or visit Local 5 Hotline 248.569.5400, x28 in-accord.org. (Donations gratefully accepted)

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— Comedy Local 5 Support Line Corner — The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musicians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements.The groups and individual players likewise comply The music business is a cruel and with the Local 5 policy by filing contracts, steward reports and work dues. Please shallow money trench, a long plastic support all of them in return. hallway where thieves run free, and good men die like dogs . There’s also a CLUB/SINGLE ENGAGEMENTS negative side . Bugs Beddow Band, bugsbeddow.com —Hunter S . Thompson May 3: Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen Café (St. Clair Shores); 586.498.3000 May 5: Motor City Casino Chromatics Lounge; 866.PLAY.MCC Two attractive young ladies walking down to the beach heard “Help, help” May 10: Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen Café (Greektown); 313.965.4600 coming out of the bushes on the side of July 20: Bluewater Jazz Society, Port Huron; 810.989.5500 the path . July 31: River Crab, St. Clair; 810.329.2261 The first lady bends down, and finds a frog going “Help, help .” OPERA AND She picked him up and said, “What’s THEATER PERFORMANCES the matter, Mr . Frog?” May 7–19: Fisher Theatre, Catch Me if You Can; 800.745.3000; He said, “I’m not really a frog but a jazz broadwayindetroit.com bass player . I got involved with an old May 11–19: Michigan Opera Theatre, Aida; 800.982.2787; witch . . one thing led to another . . and michiganopera.org she turned me into a frog . All you have to do is kiss me and I will revert back ORCHESTRAL & OTHER to my former self .” CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES The lady puts the frog in her purse and May 3: Dearborn Symphony, “Beethoven/Sibelius/Young Artist continues walking . Her friend says . Competition Winners”; 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org “Aren’t you going to kiss him?” May 5: Grosse Pointe Symphony, featuring Dennis Nulty, tuba; First lady says, “Hell no . . a talking frog is worth a lot more than a jazz bass 313.882.0077; gpsymphony.org player!” May 5: Michigan Philharmonic, “Musica de las Americas,” featuring Dennis Carter, flute; 734.451.2112; michiganphil.org Q: How can you tell the difference May 10: Livonia Symphony, “Rock Swings Special Event”; between all the banjo songs? 734.421.1111; livoniasymphony.org A: By their names . May 19: Redford Civic Symphony at Our Lady of Loretto, “An Eve- ning at the Cinema; redfordsymphony.com Q: What is the most seldom heard May 23, 24 & 26: Detroit Symphony, featuring soloists Yoonshin Song, comment made of banjo players? concertmaster, and Karl Pituch, principal horn; 313.576.5111; A: “Say, isn’t that the banjo player’s detroitsymphony.com Porsche?” June 2: Chamber Music at the Scarab Club, “An Evening in England,” featuring Maurice Draughn, harp; Brian Bowman, bass clarinet; Q: What do you say to the banjo player in the three-piece suit? Velda Kelly and Andrew Wu, violins; Scott Stefanko, viola; and A: Will the defendant please rise . Nadine Deleury, cello; 248.474.8930; scarabclub.org/ chambermusic/concerts By the way, are part-time bandleaders June 22: Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, “Great Lakes Chamber semi-conductors? Music Festival”; 248.559.2095; detroitchamberwinds.org

Our “Comedy Corner” editor is The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival Joe Podorsek . If you have a comedy item you would like to submit for Celebrates 20 Years in 2013 consideration, please email Joe at basso@aol com. . For complete details on concerts, artists, venues and pricing, go to www.greatlakeschambermusic.org. 2nd Quarter 2013 || 21 || b Closing Chord b Ernie led and performed with his own big band and jazz combos and was a 25-year member of the Detroit Concert Band. A faculty member at Madonna University and edu- cator for 40 years, he was a band and orchestra director at various schools in Detroit, Highland Park and Livonia be- fore retiring in 1994 as Band Director of Livonia Churchill High School. Howard M Mitchell passed away on May 3, 2012 at the age of 77. He was born on March 4, 1936 in Detroit and affiliated with Local 5 in 1968. A 33-year member, he played the euphonium. In addition to being a fine musi- cian, he was also a fine photographer. Fredric “Freddy” Busch passed away on March 24,2013 John “Johnny” Rollins died on April 3, 2012 at the age at the age of 99. He was born on June 20, 1913 in Canada of 94. He was born on February 17, 1919 in Detroit and af- and affiliated with Local 5 in 1933. A 79-year member, he filiated with Local 5 in 1940. A 72-year member, he played played the piano and accordion. Mr. Busch spent the late drums since the age of 17. A proud U.S. Army Veteran of 1930s in New York City working at the Rainbow Room WWII, he was also a wonderful story teller. and the Stork Club with the Emery Deutsch Orchestra; Alvin Score died and with Joe Rines’ St. Regis Hotel Orchestra. Back in on March 23, 2013 Detroit after WWII, he played at the Penobscot Club, the at the age of 76. He Book Cadillac Hotel, and the Bowery; and was on the mu- was born on June sical staff at the FM station of the Detroit News and WJR. 13, 1936 in Detroit Mr. Busch established himself as a versatile musician, play- and affiliated with ing at car shows and popular nightclubs; accompanying Local 5 in 1957. A nationally famous entertainers; and playing society events 54-year member, he with orchestras led by Warney Ruhl and Jack Qualey. He began playing the continued to play professionally well into his 90s. violin at the age of Edward P Kraynak died on January 15, 2013 at the age 10. He studied with of 94. He was born on February 23, 1919 in Detroit and af- William G King, filiated with Local 5 in 1984. A 29-year member, he played the DSO’s first con- the violin. Memorial donations suggested to the Southern certmaster, and with Great Lakes Symphony. Henry Nosco, also a DSO concertmaster.

Ernest Matchulat died on January 21, 2013 at the age of HAR T HOLLMAN 81. He was born on February 13, 1933 in Dearborn and af- At the 2010 Labor Day Parade He attended Wayne filiated with Local 5 in 1955. A 58-year member, he played State University and joined the North Carolina Symphony the clarinet and tenor sax. Ernie earned his Bachelor and in 1957. In 1958, he joined the St Louis Symphony and Masters Degrees in Education from Wayne State Univer- in 1959 served in the US Army. Alvin joined the DSO in sity and studied the clarinet under the renowned Dr Al- 1960 under the baton of Paul Paray and was also a stu- bert Luconi for many years at the University of Michigan. dio musician at Motown for the entire decade of the 60’s. Drafted in 1957, he was a veteran of the US Army, during Throughout his DSO career, he taught private lessons and which time he performed with the 7th Army Symphony coached the Civic Orchestras. He was a horse racing en- Orchestra in Germany, where he met his wife Anna-Maria. Closing Chord continued on page 23

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The Music More Info for Vets From Rudy Nero of Giving Check out Veteran’s Haven at 4924 S Wayne Rd, Would you like to help support music scholarships Wayne, MI 48184. Veteran’s Haven, Inc is a 501c3 or a fellow member of Local 5 who is struggling nonprofit tax-exempt organization dedicated to with an emergency situation? Members can make helping honorably discharged vets by providing tax-deductible donations to the Detroit Musicians food, clothing, housing, medical supplies, coun- Fund in two ways: seling, referrals, and job connections to those in Monetary gifts need. Founded in June 1994 by a Vietnam vet, Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters or through Veteran’s Haven Inc operates from its Outreach www.detroitmusiciansfund.org. For more informa- Center in Wayne, which opened its doors in May tion, you may contact the fund either via email at 2000. While veterans are the main focus, it also [email protected] or call 248-569- sponsors programs aimed at seniors and low-in- 5400, ext. 3. come non-veterans such as our Wednesday Food Non-monetary giving Program. Veteran’s Haven Inc has sponsored vari- If you would like to contribute to the fund in a differ- ous fundraisers to help out Iraqi War veterans ent way, DMF is accepting donations of used musical who are returning to the States in need of medi- instruments. These instruments will be repaired and cal and financial help and encountering bureau- donated to needy music programs. Donors will re- cratic red tape. Veteran’s Haven can be visited at ceive a tax deduction for these donations as well. www.vetshaveninfo.org/haven.htm. The phone number is 734.728.0527. Contributions in 1st Quarter, 2013 Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who helped out during the last quarter: David Daniels Velda Kelly MusiCares for Music People David DeClark Bryan Kennedy Thelma Dinwiddie Kimberly Kaloyanides MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- Edward Drazga Kennedy ers, composers, recording engineers and other music Paul Ganson Sylvia Mureddu industry professionals experiencing personal, medi- McKinley Jackson Theodore Smith cal or financial emergency . As one of The Recording Academy’s (GRAMMY’s) two charitable foundations, Andrew James TOTAL = $150.00 MusiCares reaches out to assist music professionals struggling with medical crisis, addictions issues, loss Closing Chord, continued from page 22 of livelihood, dental emergencies, HIV/AIDS and oth- thusiast and avid reader of violin history and the lives of er unforeseen crises . MusiCares’ assistance consists of emergency financial grants, and/or referral to oth- famous violinists. In addition to his children, he is survived er helping resources . The application process is quick by his wife Local 5 violinist Cathy Score. Alvin was still and user-friendly, and respects the confidentiality and a member of the DSO when he passed away, playing a the dignity of the applicant . For more information, concert under the baton of Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos contact Dee Dee Acquisto, M .S ,. Senior Director just 9 days before. An enthusiastic member of the union, of Health & Human Resources toll-free at 877-303- donations in Alvin’s memory are suggested to the Detroit 6962 or visit www .grammy .com/MusiCares . Musicians Fund.

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