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The Carillon Mission Statement: NANM promotes, preserves, and supports all genres of music created or performed by African Americans. A Publication of the Georgia Laster Branch of NANM, Inc., (A non-profit organization) Editor, Patti E. Anderson August, 2010 Issue

submit, via email, no later than the 15th of each month to Patti E. Anderson ([email protected]).

GLB/NANM, Inc. Board of Directors

President – Mamie Henry Vice President – Dera Tatum Financial Secretary – Henrietta Fortson Treasurer – Joel Graham Corresponding Secretary – Sandra Wheeler Recording Secretary – Patti E. Anderson Chaplain – John E. Mayes Membership Chairperson – Danellen Joseph (Carillon Bells) Scholarship Chairperson – Dorothy Hayes Historian – Don Lee White There will not be a Branch Parliamentarian – Barbara Cole meeting in the month of August so please enjoy your ...... *BOARD MEMBERS! vacation. SAVE THE DATE!* ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ Board meeting Tuesday, August 3, 4:00 pm – 4313 Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, ATTENTION! CA Hosted by Dera Tatum. Please take a few moments out of your busy schedule to pay …………………………… your dues for the fiscal year of 2010/2011. A renewal From the Editor application has been included for your convenience. The National office asks that we get our dues in ASAP so the sooner If you have information you we pay here the sooner we can get a check to them. Please wish to include in an issue of THE CARILLON, please make your check payable to GLB/NANM in the amount of $75.00 for regular members and $35.00 for life members and Page 2 The Carillon

send to Henrietta Fortson (financial secretary) at: nd If your name does not appear on this list it is because we do not have your 3309 W. 82 St., Inglewood, information on file. Please contact Patti E. Anderson (323) 296-1771. CA 90305. T hank you.

HEALTH CORNER NOTES OF CONCERN: Please keep the following members in prayer: Henry Charles Johnson, Joe Taylor, Nate Riddick, Dorothy Grayson, Gracie Le Blanc (Fred Johnson’s sister), Barbara Cole, Dorothy Hayes and Lilla Wesley. Each of these persons is experiencing some difficult challenges so, if possible, please reach out to one or all.

CONDOLENCES: Best Soda Alternatives To the family of Mamie Henry who recently lost her sister in-law.

Water isn’t the only smart If you know of anyone who is ailing or has lost a loved one please let this alternative to soft drinks. editor know. This is one way we can keep apprised of what is going on with Choose pure juices – juice our membership. “drinks” have more calories and fewer nutrients. Grape Juice is ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ a good source of antioxidants that seem to enhance brain Word Power (Seawordy) function. In one study, older adults who drank Concord grape Thalassic (thuh-‘lass-ick): Of seas and oceans. Though landlocked, the juice daily for 12 weeks showed town, with its Nantucket-style houses and laid-back atmosphere, has a significant improvements on distinct thalassic feel. memory tests. Several studies suggest lemonade can help ward off kidney stones. If Quote of the month you’ve had kidney stones, cut I feel no need for any other faith than my faith in human beings. Like your risk of a recurrence by as Confucius of old, I am so absorbed in the wonder of earth and the life much as 90% with a large daily upon it that I cannot think of heaven and the angels. does: mix 4 oz. of lemon juice Pearl S. Buck with 2 liters water. Drink straight up or sweetened. Let go of that hate in your heart, it will kill you quicker than cancer. Reader’s Digest, August, 2010 Bennie Carter, Saxophonist ...... Laughter, the Best Medicine Birthdays of the Month Every night, Harry goes out drinking. And every night, his wife, Thomas Adkins, Jr. Louise, yells at him. One day, one of Louise’s friends suggests that she 8/6 try a different tack. “Welcome him home with a kiss and some loving Patti Anderson words,” she says. “He might change his ways.” 8/31 Judith M. Baity That night, Harry stumbles back as usual. But instead of berating him, 8/13 Louise helps him into an easy chair, puts his feet up on the ottoman, John E. Mayes, Jr. removes his shoes, and gently massages his neck. 8/27 Page 3 The Carillon

“It’s late,” she whispers. “I think we should go upstairs to bed now, don’t you?” “Might as well,” says Harry. “I’ll get in trouble if I go home.”

---Reader’s Digest, August, 2010

The concert was a success and who wasn’t A Letter from our President inspired by Byron Smith and The Spirit Chorale? Members, we are looking forward to a year of Without counsel plans go awry. But in the more exciting events beginning with the Memorial multitude of counselors they are established. Concert which takes place in November. We ask Proverbs 15:22 that you attend the Branch meetings and share with us any fund-raising ideas that you have Members, I am convinced that the above experienced. Also we would like to have Proverb somehow inspired us to put forth our best suggestions for performing artists, choirs, poets, effort to make the July 11 fund-raiser concert a etc. great success! See you in September ! “Thank you” to those of you who helped to boost our ticket sales, brought cookies, helped to God Bless, insert announcements in the programs and helped Mamie Henry with tickets at the doors! Most of all “thank you” for your smiles and words of encouragement when things didn’t seem to “go just right” at times.

Calendar of Events (Save the Dates):

Saturday, August 7, 2010, 10:30 am – The dlw Community Chorale will be providing the music for the morning service at University Seventh Day Adventist Church – 1135 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Sunday, August 8, 2010, 3:00 pm – The dlw Community Chorale will be in concert at Grant A.M.E. Church – 10435 So. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 8:00 pm– The Neville Brothers and Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Hollywood Park, Inglewood, CA. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 8:00 pm – Herbie Hancock – Hollywood Bowl Friday & Saturday, September 3 & 4, 2010, 8:30 pm – Earth, Wind & Fire – Hollywood Bowl

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A Few More Health Tips

Bright Idea Drink tea to fight disease. Boost It! Brew it for up to 5 minutes. The longer the steep time, the greater the quantity of health-boosting flavonoids, explains Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D., professor of nutrition at Tufts University. Drink tea with a squeeze of lemon juice and you’ll increase antioxidant levels by up to 80%. Tip If you like tea with milk, go easy: Milk may reduce the absorption of tea’s beneficial components, says Blumberg. This may explain why the consumption of black tea, which is associated with the reduction of heart disease, provides greater benefits to folks in the Netherlands and the United States---but not in Great Britain, where adding milk to tea is more common. Prevention Magazine, August 2010

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On Sunday, July 11, 2010, we were treated to a magnificent concert presented by The Spirit Chorale of Los Angeles under the direction of Byron J. Smith with performances by our scholarship participants. The program was laid out in four segments; hymns and spirituals, scholarship participants and winners, “Porgy and Bess Revisited” and gospels. In the first segment we heard “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” arranged by Byron Smith, “My Souls Been Anchored in the Lord” arranged by Moses Hogan, “Swing Low” arranged by Larry Farrow (husband of our member, Yvonne Farrow), “Camp Meetin’ in de Wilderness” arranged by Richard Jackson, “Give Me Jesus” by Lela M. Anderson (relative of Tommy Dorsey), “Daniel Saw the Stone” by Richard Jackson, “I Must Tell Jesus” arranged by Mattie L. Robertson and “I’ll Stand” by Raymond Wise. All of the soloists were spectacular and included Donald Perry & Karen Kelly, Perry Hayes, Nell Walker, Susan Grayson and Ricky Taylor. Our first and second place scholarship winners were not able to participate due to previous engagements but we were privileged to have the third place winner, Jordan Busa and two persons who participated in the scholarship competition, Sulwe Green, pianist and Amira Bennett, violist. This segment began with Jordan on violin playing (unaccompanied) Sonata #1 in G Minor, Adagio by Johann Sebastian Bach. He was followed by Sulwe at the piano playing Sonata in A, K.331, 3rd Movement, “Alla Turka” by Wolfgang A. Mozart and the final presentation by Amira on viola was Prelude Suite I, in G Major by Bach. The Spirit Chorale came back for the Porgy & Bess segment in full costume and began with “Summertime” sung beautifully by Susan Grayson in her own style (she is the daughter of our own John & Dorothy Grayson). Then came “A Woman is a Sometime Thing”, “My Man’s Gone Now”, “Promised Land”, “There’s a Boat Leavin’ Soon”, “Oh, I Can’t Sit Down”, “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and ended with “O Lawd I’m On My Way”. At this point in the program the new GLB officers for the 2010/2011 fiscal year were installed by our Western Region Director, Arvis Jones. Following the installation of officers Patti Anderson made a special presentation to Nathaniel Riddick who had served as treasurer of Georgia Laster Branch for over 15 years. She read a brief bio of his accomplishments (in life and with GLB) then presented him with a beautiful plaque. He was so appreciative and gave a warm acceptance speech. The Chorale came back in their third costume change of the evening and wowed us with their gospel section. They began with “Somebody’s Knocking” followed by “Through Christ” and ended with “Just Can’t Tell it All” (Byron Smith soloist), all written by Byron J. Smith. We were so moved by the music of the afternoon and greatly appreciate the talents of Byron and his Spirit Chorale, so aptly named. They are celebrating over 16 years of existence, preserving music of African-American composers, especially the Negro Spiritual. The Chorale has received rave reviews and critical acclaim nationwide and worldwide and have performed and recorded with celebrities such as Barry Manilow, Clifton Davis, Andre Crouch, Della Reese and Richard Smallwood. They have had two successful tours of Europe and are scheduling their third European tour of Germany, Italy and Spain to be followed by a tour of Japan. Byron J. Smith is the First Vice-President of NANM, Inc. Ms. Dera Tatum was the mistress of ceremonies for this event and John E. Mayes, Jr., our chaplain, gave the invocation and benediction.

♥ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♥ We are looking to have all members work on a committee. Following are established committees and the list of persons on them. IF YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR NAME PLEASE LET US KNOW ON WHICH COMMITTEE YOU WISH TO SERVE!!!!!

GEORGIA LASTER BRANCH COMMITTEES (The Hands of NANM-Holding Us Together) Theme by Danellen Joseph

SCHOLARSHIP: Dorothy Hayes, Chair. Members: Robert Ball, Betty A. Harbison, Frank Harris, Gloria Lindsay, Dera Tatum, Nathaniel Riddick, Harry Berthelot, Barbara Cole

PROGRAM: Vice-president, chairperson

MEMBERSHIP/CONTACT: Danellen Joseph, Chair. Members: Patti Anderson, Barbara Cole, Corinne Ball, Alma Burch, Gloria Thompson, Estella Creighton

USHERS: Fred Johnson, Chair. Members: Henry C. Johnson, Nate Riddick, Joel Graham, Stan McWilliams.**

FLYERS: Fred Johnson, Don Lee White, Henrietta Fortson, Estella Creighton, Rosemarie Glover, Joel Graham.

BY-LAWS: Fred Johnson, Harry Berthelot, John Mayes, Nathaniel Riddick, Gloria Thompson

SUNSHINE: Vennie Johnson, Geraldine Jones, Alva Harper, Merle Hinkle

BIOGRAPHY: Mamie Henry, Chair. Members: Patti Anderson, Fred Johnson, John Mayes.

RESOLUTIONS: Don Lee White, Chair. Members: Danellen Joseph, Gloria Lindsay, Sandra Wheeler

CURRENT EVENTS: Dr. Hansonia Caldwell, Wardell Howard, Yolanda West, Sandra Wheeler,

*NOMINATION COMMITTEE: To be determined each year.

*REGIONAL MEETING: Location & Host to be determined each year.

NEWS MEDIA: Fred Johnson, Henrietta Fortson, John Earl,

YOUTH: Dorothy Hayes, Frank Harris

GRANT WRITERS: Dr. Hansonia Caldwell, Judith Baity, Henrietta Fortson, Maryanne O’Neal, Fred Johnson, Gwendolyn Moten, Frank Harris, Sandra Wheeler, Don Lee White

PERSONAL ADVISORS to our President, Mamie Henry: Henry C. Johnson; Stan McWilliams; Yolanda M. West

REFRESHMENTS: Lilla Wesley

**WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK AS USHERS. Please contact Fred Johnson at (323) 962-2784 if you are interested in working in this capacity.** The Georgia Laster Branch of The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (A non-profit organization) Patti Anderson 3781 Somerset Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90016

The Carillon GLB CONTRIBUTORS Half Note: Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis (in memory of Rev. & Mrs. Lloyd E. Galloway); Supporters: Dr. Timothy V. Scott; Donald Childs; Mildred Knox; Patrons: Olivia Griffith; Elizabeth White; Dora V. Ballard; Alma Fowlkes; Wayne Behlendorf; Rev. Earl Green, Hazel F. Lee; Friends: Theodora Wright; Mrs. Myrlee Chandler; Peter J. McGrath; Dr. Flora Cordett; Myra & Edgar Hayes; Robert & Madelyn Maine (Pathlight Ministries); Annie Mae Butler; Barbara Smith; Madelyn Black; Martha Anna Wallick; Beverly Hester; Beverly P. Morgan; Dolores Hambrick, Susie Williams. An Eighth Note: Henrietta Fortson; A Sixteenth Note: Elizabeth White, William E. Laster; Other: James West, Olivia Griffith, Karatol Small, Barbara Smith, Sandra Abram, Myra Hayes, Annie Mae Butler, James R. Pruitt, Pamela V. Brown, Thomas A. Adkins, Jr., Clara Cheltenham, John E. Washington, Kathryn Jones, Mary E. Lewis, Opal M. Carter, Mrs. Wendell H. Scott, Kelly Beavers, Connie Wesson, June Doty, Elliott Marbury, Grace E. Ferguson, Charlene Edson, Mac & Carolyn Billups, Julia Simmons, Martha Hall, Sybil Coker, Eloise King, Leona Davis, Earl H. Jones, Jr., Stephen & Jennifer Puhl, Thelma Sherman, John & Sophie Thorne, Laraine Stivers & Ray Madden, Lynn Arkin

MEMBERSHIP DUES INFORMATION GLB/NANM, Inc.

IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN!!! MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE NOW!!!!!

Our fiscal year begins July 1, 2010 and will go thru June 30, 2011. Our President requests that all members make an effort to pay their dues in a timely manner. We would like to remind you that the rate has been increased to $75.00 for regular membership and $35.00 for Life members. The National President asks that we get our dues into the National office no later than October 31 of each year. If you have any questions regarding anything pertaining to membership please contact the membership chairperson, Danellen Joseph, (323) 737-0137. Remember, you may pay in installments if necessary! Just let the Financial Secretary know and make arrangements with her. Thank you for your continued support.