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Always Something to Learn “Home of the Pros” Official Publication of the Detroit Federation of Musicians – Local 5, AFM, AFL-CIO 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 Links to What’s in This Issue Our Advertisers WindWords . 3 Missing Out on Gigs? . 19 These fine folks helped bring you this Music Matters . 6 DFM Referral Gigs . 19 issue of Keynote . Your support will assure their continued advertising . How to File a Gig . 7 About eBilling Notification . 19 Board Meeting Minutes . 8-16 Local Benefits Review . 19 Bugs Beddow . 24 Member Newsline . 12 Membership Survey . 20 Dave Hunt Jazz . 16 Obtaining a Membership Directory . 12 Classified Advertisements . 20 Dobrusin & Thennisch, Attorneys . 9 Membership Meeting Photos . 13 Comedy Corner . 21 Johnny Rodriguez . 7 Coming Attractions . 13 Local 5 Support Line . 21 Kim Hawes, Realtor . 15 Get Local 5 Gear . 16 Closing Chord . 22 Welcome, New Members . 17 Detroit Musicians Fund Gifts . 23 WSU Music Department . 11 Member Directory Changes . 18-19 More Info for Vets . 23 ≥ Tempo Contributions . 18 Calendar of Local 5 Events . 24 The Music Stand, continued from page 1 Keynote approved a long-term contract ensur- niston also serve as Executive Board ing union security through 2023. In members for Local 5. 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.
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