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

Volume 79 Number 4 Keynote Q4, 2016

Two of Our New Members, page 17

Home of the Pros

Tune in to Local 5 member Paul Reeves’ radio show every Monday at 11 am: Dr. Paul’s Family Talk, WNZK 690 AM. Member Newsline, pages 12–14 Local 5 Orientation / Open House Special Features in This Issue 11 am: TMA annual membership meeting • Benefits of new Hartford life insurance Noon: New member orientation policy in “WindWords,” page 3 1 pm: Holiday open house • Doug Cornelsen review of new Paul Ganson book on the Detroit 2 pm: TMA board meeting Symphony Orchestra, page 6 Monday, JANUARY 9, NOON • Upcoming live events previewed in Local 5 Hospitality Room “Member Newsline,” pages 12–14

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Calendar of Local 5 Events Our Advertisers Local 5 Office Closings • Nov. 24–25: Thanksgiving observance These fine folks helped bring you this issue • Dec. 23 & 26: Christmas observance of Keynote. Your support will assure their • Dec. 30 & Jan. 2: New Year’s observance continued advertising . • Jan. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Bugs Beddow ...... 25 Jan. 3, Tuesday Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 11 Due date for 1st quarter dues Johnny Rodriguez ...... 15 Jan. 9, Monday Terry Jean Pollard Music Foundation . . . 8 Local 5 Orientation/Open House (details above) WSU Music Department ...... 9 Jan. 13, Friday Closing deadline for 1st quarter Keynote materials The Music Stand by George Troia, Jr. Local 5 President “Love in the Library”

“Love in the library, quiet and cool Love in the library, there are no rules Surrounded by stories surreal and sublime I fell in love in the library once upon a time.” –Jimmy Buffet hough never considering myself much of a parrot Thead, I found Jimmy Buffet’s words perfect to open this installment of “The Music Stand,” referring to the great new book written about our Detroit Symphony by Laurie Hazen Harris and Paul Ganson, and reviewed in this edition of the Keynote by DFM Vice President and re- tired DSO clarinetist Doug Cornelsen (see page 6). I will also tell you about what I hope will be a budding relation- ship at the Walter Reuther Labor Library, review the terms of the new Michigan Opera Theatre Agreement, and about the DFM’s contribution to a new exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum. Alas, for those looking for a romance- filled column, sorry, but I do hope to keep your interest with a passion for knowledge! Paul Ganson and President George Troia at the 40th anniver- sary of the Walter P . Reuther Library Archives of Labor and The Detroit Symphony Orchestra – Urban Affairs at Wayne State University . Grace, Grit and Glory bringing Orchestra Hall back to its former grandeur, while As the 2016-17 season begins for the Detroit Symphony also serving as stellar contributor to the woodwind section Orchestra, I am so happy to see this literary offering chron- with a career spanning 35 years. His career and work, along icling the story of Detroit’s cultural gem. Co-author Paul with 42-year DSO member Doug Cornelsen, serve as tes- Ganson reminded me how we met, when he led me to my timony to a paramount service both to the city of Detroit audition of the Detroit Youth Symphony in 1970. I would and our musical community. later be one of the Wayne State students he would recruit Speaking of service to our community, many thanks to to help Save Orchestra Hall from the wrecking equipment our Players Conference representatives for taking part of that was on site. Later, I played alongside Paul as a sub and their summer to represent us: DSO: Monica Fosnaugh at the extra over the years and would come to know him and International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musi- consider him a trusted friend and colleague. The accom- cians, ICSOM, in Washington, D.C.; MOT: Barbara Zmich panying picture shows Paul and me at the Reuther Labor at the Regional Orchestra Players Association, ROPA, in Library, where we ran into each other at the 40th anni- Madison, Wisconsin; and Alan Ayoub, Theatre Musicians As- versary and rededication of the fourth floor research and sociation, TMA, also in Washington, D.C. reading room. Paul has been a rock-steady foundation for continued on page 2 Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 1 Keynote The Music Stand, continued from page 1 Editor George Troia, Jr. Managing Editor Susan Barna Ayoub Graphic Designer Virginia L . Hunt Produced via Adobe Acrobat Pro Published by Detroit Federation of Musicians Local 5, American Federation of Musicians Keynote Ad Rates Full page $225 .00 2/3 page $155 .00 1/2 page $120 .00 1/3 page $80 .00 DSO ICSOM Rep . Monica Fosnaugh and George Troia at the ICSOM Conference 1/4 page $60 .00 in Washington, D .C ., this past August . 1/6 page $40 .00 Walter Reuther Library dustrial Workers of the World (IWW), 1/8 page $30 .00 of Labor and Urban Affairs National Association of Letter Carriers 25% discount to members (NALC), Service Employees Interna- All ads must be For those of you who do not know union compliant. about the Reuther Library, it is an ar- tional Union (SEIU), The Newspa- pers Guild (TNG) and Cesar Chavez’s Call for rate card and full details . chive of Labor and Urban Affairs and United Farm Workers (UFW). It also Materials deadlines: January 15, so much more. April 15, July 15, October 15 I remember ground-breaking for houses collections relating to Metro- the facility on Cass Avenue next to politan Detroit Urban Affairs and Na- LOCAL 5 Committees the Schaver Music building on the tional Civil Rights collections. DSO Orchestra Committee: Wayne State campus. Today, it not only Furthermore, there are additions Robert Stiles (chair), Joseph Beck- serves as an archive to all of the United related to the Detroit Symphony ar- er, Monica Fosnaugh (ICSOM), Auto Workers (UAW) records, but also chived there, which are referenced Bryan Kennedy, Sharon Sparrow, houses archives for the American Fed- quite a bit by Paul Ganson in his book, Kenneth Thompkins eration of Teachers (AFT), Air Lines and it has become quite an archive for Local 5 Development Commit- Pilots Association (ALPA), American materials related to the City of Detroit. tee: George Troia, Susan Barna Federation of State, County and Mu- Because this is a research facility, Ayoub, David Denniston, Alonza nicipal Employees (AFSME), Broth- you probably would rather submit an McKenzie, Paul Onachuk, Patrick erhood of Maintenance of Way Em- online request for your topic rather Zelenak ployees Division of the International than just showing up and asking to Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED/ browse. On-site requests can be filled ≥ IBT), Graphic Communications Con- on the fourth floor should you care to ference of the International Brother- visit. Lectures take place in the Wood- hood of Teamsters (GCC/IBT), In- continued on page 5 Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 2 basic life and AD&D benefits. More detail in PDF form is available from AFM Local 5 the Hartford site for these topics: “Home of the Pros” by Susan • Travel Assistance and ID Theft Barna Ayoub, Protection Services, including Local 5 President emergency medical and personal George Troia, Jr., ext. 1 Secretary- pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer services, pre-trip and ID theft assis- Vice President tance. It also covers the cost of bring- Douglas Cornelsen dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net ing a body home from overseas. Secretary-Treasurer elcome to fall – or is it winter • Beneficiary Assist Counseling Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 Wor summer? You know what Services, which includes legal sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net Executive Board they say about Michigan weather….. advice, financial information and David Denniston emotional/grief counseling. This Robert Lymperis Benefits of Membership Lynne Marie Mangan also is available to you now – not Paul N . Onachuk Anyhow, as you know, belonging just your beneficiary. Patrick Zelenak to Local 5 includes a life insurance Email or call me to receive a PDF A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Michael McGowan policy as a benefit of membership. of either of the following two topics: David Horger – Alternate The basic life policy has a benefit of • Estate Guidance Will Servic- President Emeritus $1,250, along with AD&D of an addi- es – to create online simple legal Gordon Stump DME Referral Agent tional $1,250. This benefit is valuable binding wills. Mary Johnstone, ext. 4 to our members and carries with it • Funeral Planning Services, of- pros@detroitmusicians .net mary@detroitmusicians .net a lot of historic significance. Indeed, fering detailed local and national Membership Administration when we were founded in 1881 as the funeral home price comparisons. Membership, ext . 0 Detroit Musicians’ Mutual Protective local5@detroitmusicians .net The Annual Financial Report Local 5 Agent Union, our original “raison d’être” Ralphe Armstrong was as a burial society. So, this particu- On page 19 is my annual financial re- LA3501@aol .com Address & Telephone lar benefit harkens back to our roots. port, which pertains to the past fiscal 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 At any rate, our plan with MetLife year – in this case Fiscal Year Ending Southfield, Michigan 48075 248 .569 .5400 that we have had for the past several March 31, 2016. The report draws its Fax Number years ended in the spring. ULLICO information from the audit performed General Office: 248.569.4716 (The Union Labor Life Insurance yearly for us by CPA Paul Walter. Website www .detroitmusicians .net Company) picked up the AFM locals Hours who were on the plan. Unfortunately, Chasing the Technology Train Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm the cost to the local has been substan- Continuing on a financial note, be- Holiday Closings New Year’s Day, M.L. King Day, tially higher. After several months of ginning in August, we purchased a Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, looking around, the board had even new office computer network server, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, begun considering funding the death along with correspondingly upgraded Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, benefits ourselves directly from our software. The costs involved: $4,035 Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, coffers. Finally, at the 11th hour, Scott for hardware, $770 for software and New Year’s Eve All views and opinions expressed in MacQueen and Rich Gaber of the $726 for the labor so far, for a total of Keynote articles by non-elected mem- MacQueen Insurance Group came up $5,500. It’s the AFM’s free upgraded bers are those of the authors them- selves and do not necessarily reflect with a policy through The Hartford database program Intune that is giv- the opinions or policy of the Keynote staff or the Board of Directors of the that is not only affordable but also has ing me the biggest fits. Fortunately, Detroit Federation of Musicians . a few neat benefits in addition to the continued on page 4 Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 3 Wind Words, continued from page 3

the AFM’s IT department, especially Gary Goode, is very helpful. But, in case you notice some “unusual” aspects of your dues invoices, it’s still a “work-in-progress.” In the opposite column is the photo of George and me that appeared in the International Musician. We were pick- eting on behalf of the electrical workers across the street from Orchestra Hall. Joining us (though unfortunately not pictured) were Al Ayoub and Paul Onachuk. Stay warm and dry as we move into the holiday season. Hope to see you at our annual Member Orientation and Holiday Open House on Monday, January 9! sba

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AFM is not soliciting contributions to TEMPO from any individual who is not a member of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), executive or professional employee Managing Your Bottom Line: of AFM or its affiliates, or their family member living in the same Preparing for Tax Time household. Any contribution received from such an individual will be returned to that contributor. Although it’s not tax season yet (thankful- ly), the end of the year is fast approaching, and it will soon be time to begin thinking eBilling about getting your tax records in order. Important Notice As you do so, keep in mind that member- ship and work dues paid to Local 5 and con- Members who give the union their email tributions made to the Detroit Musicians address will receive dues billings via eBill only Fund are all tax deductions. unless they opt out of eBilliing . Feel free to contact Local 5 if you would Please contact Local 5 like an official record of what you’ve paid in if you are unsure of your status or options . for 2016.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 4 The Music Stand, continued from page 2 He asked if I would have any memorabilia that could cock Wing and there is a fine collection of labor-inspired be displayed to represent the side musicians of the Detroit art in the lobby, as well as the late Tony Spina’s collection of Federation of Musicians. Anybody who has visited the local famous photographs. since I became president knows I have quite a few auto- graphed show cards on display. We are very proud of the Michigan Opera Theatre role our musicians have played in bringing music to the area. The musicians of the Michigan Opera Theatre have rati- He then asked if some of these could be displayed in the fied a new three-year agreement. Wages will increase three exhibit, and I agreed, considering the many musicians that percent in each year of the agreement. Principal pay will have signed these over the years. The exhibit opened Octo- go from 20 to 25 percent and doubles will increase from ber 20 and will run through the end of the year, so if you the current 12 percent to 15 percent, and 17.5 percent to ever signed one of these for me, you are part of the exhibit! 20 percent in the final year. Improvements were made in Shows represented include The Phantom of the Opera, Miss allowing probationary musicians to be excused for an extra Saigon, Chicago, Les Miserables, The Producers, Some Like It Hot service in their first year, while excusal language was gen- (autographed by Tony Curtis), and a Tony Bennett show

DFM Board Member Paul Onachuk and President Troia at Former President Bill Clinton was in attendance for this past Kim Reynolds’ Union Members radio show broadcast on Labor Day Parade, where he marched with labor leaders and WDTK this past September 18. Michigan politicians . He is shown here with George Troia . erally cleaned up. Many thanks to our negotiating com- from the Royal Oak Theatre, also autographed by him. For mittee of Greg Near, Laura Larson, Bill King, Andrew Wu, this show card, I was able to find the Steward Report from Barbara Zmich, DFM Vice President Doug Cornelsen, and 1978, which reads like a who’s who for that time, containing AFM negotiator Chris Durham. Thank you to Michigan more than 35 musicians, which is what Tony used back then Opera Theatre’s Wayne Brown, David Osborne and Elisa- under the direction of Torre Zitto, contracted by Johnny beth Anderson for their work and for hosting our negotiat- Trudell. Local 5 is also represented by contributions from ing sessions. the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theatre, Luis Resto, Larry Fratangelo and John Rutherford’s Motor Detroit Historical Museum Display. City Horns. Jason Gittinger, a Detroit-area percussionist and force be- Finally, with the holiday season upon us, let me again hind the Detroit School of Rock, requested a meeting last thank you for your continued support throughout the year summer and told me about a project he was putting to- and wish you and yours a very, happy, blessed and safe holi- gether for the Detroit Historical Museum. day season! Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 5 A New Book on an Old Orchestra by Doug Cornelsen, Local 5 Vice President

harles Weaver, retired DSO French hornist and li- and local groups began to appear, including the Harmonie Cbrarian, sat in Orchestra Hall listening to a rehearsal Club, the Light Guard Band, and a string quartet with the in the early 2000’s during the Neeme Järvi years. Follow- imposing name of The Philharmonic Club. As an aside, we ing the rehearsal, while backstage visiting some former can wonder how cellists, bassists, harpists and tuba players, colleagues, he remarked, “It’s a miracle an orchestra of that got around town in those years of horse transportation. In quality exists in Detroit.” This comment was both accurate that regard, it’s easy to understand why there were no real and prophetic when viewed in the context of a wonderful, suburbs. recently published book, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra: The remaining chapters of the book, two to ten, encom- Grace, Grit and Glory, authored by Laurie Lanzen Harris pass the years 1887 to 2015 and deal with five separate in- with Paul Ganson and published by Wayne State Univer- carnations of the DSO. The boundaries are years when the sity Press. orchestra folded, along with the six-month During the nearly 130 years strike of 2010-2011. In total, these which span the DSO’s history, no lapses are an astounding feature other major American orchestra of the DSO’s history, unmatched experienced such an extreme roll- by any other of the nation’s lead- er-coaster ride of gratifying ups ing orchestras. Necessarily omitting and devastating downs. The book nearly all the colorful details, a very describes circumstances which brief listing of these five DSO’s is as forced the DSO to completely follows: close its doors a total of three The first concert of the Detroit times during its history, in addi- Symphony Orchestra took place on tion to a horrendous strike which December 19th, 1887, thus establish- had the same effect. Those events ing the DSO as America’s fourth old- are contrasted with the distin- est professional symphony orchestra, guished tenures of three music respectively preceded only by New directors, in particular, whose York, St. Louis, and Boston. The big personal and musical influence hero of the first DSO was its manag- attracted garlands of national and inter- er, Fritz Kalsow (photo on p. 23), who national praise. The book’s authors label these auspicious worked tirelessly to keep the orchestra afloat until it sank periods of time the “Golden Ages” of the DSO. A theme in 1910. of the book is that the hilly graph of the DSO’s history The second DSO, established in 1914, was put on was often tied to the economy of Detroit itself, seemingly the map nationally by conductor Ossip Gabrilowitsch, a more-so than with most major orchestras and their cities. world-renowned pianist who moved to Detroit with his Chapter One begins with a description of a Detroit no wife, Clara, the only surviving child and heiress of Samuel one today would recognize. To condense 174 years into a Clemens, aka Mark Twain. (A memorable posed photo of few sentences: the French founded Detroit in 1701, the Ossip and Clara appears on p. 44). Gabrilowitsch died too British followed briefly, and then the Americans. A new young, at age 58 in 1936. His funeral was held on the stage century arrived and more and more European immigrants of Orchestra Hall, the venue built for him in 1919. His showed up in Detroit. The Germans, especially, liked music. DSO hung on until 1942 and was the only major Ameri- By 1850 touring ensembles were performing in the city can orchestra to self-destruct during the war years.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 6 The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, continued from page 6 led the successful effort to restore the badly decayed hall to its original condition and to a new life as an acoustically The third DSO began a year later and was a dictator- superior venue. ship run by board chairman Henry Reichold, a wealthy Well-moneyed individuals of Detroit, whose support industrialist who poured large amounts of money into the was often vital to the DSO, figure in the book’s content. DSO in an attempt to make it literally the nation’s big- From early years to recent, the reader encounters such gest and best orchestra. Unfortunately, his conductor, Karl names such as William T. Murphy, Frances Sibley, Horace Krueger, was evidently not artistically up to the project. Dodge, Henry Ford, Henry Reichold, Max Osnos, John B. After a number of bizarre events, the Reichold DSO dis- Ford and Max Fisher. solved in 1949. One-topic sidebars printed on red background are scat- The fourth DSO commenced in 1951 and lasted near- tered throughout the 253 pages of text and deal with items ly 60 years. The initial music director was the legendary relevant to the DSO, everything from individuals to build- conductor/composer, Paul Paray. ings to organizations. The DSO concertmasters from 1914 Over the next five decades a fas- to the present are each a sidebar fea- cinating array of music directors ture, their bios largely credited to the followed: Sixten Ehrling, Aldo The Detroit Symphony book America’s Concertmasters by Anne Ceccato, Antal Dorati, Gun- Mischakoff Heiles, herself the daugh- Orchestra: Grace, Grit ther Herbig, Neeme Järvi, and ter of a DSO concertmaster. Leonard Slatkin. A devastat- and Glory, a hardcover Aside from concertmasters, there ing six-month strike in 2010- book, is available at are few stories, and even comparatively 11 wreaked such significant few names, of musicians within the ac- many locations, including changes on both the contract tual text. Lest any reader be upset, it is and the orchestra, that the abebooks, amazon, Barnes well to remember that the book deals fourth DSO effectively ceased & Noble, cduniverse, and with the history of the DSO as an or- to exist. ganization. However, to at least partially Walmart. Price varies The fifth, post-strike, DSO assuage the sensitive, a remarkable Ap- started its life with a partial according to outlet. pendix (p. 275) lists over a century of all season in the spring of 2011, DSO musicians, even staff conductors, retaining Leonard Slatkin as from years 1906 to 2015. The listing in- music director. This DSO cludes the musician’s instrument, where has continued to the present day. applicable the placement in their section, Abundant photos grace the pages of this history. Two and dates of employment. Charles Weaver, for example, of them picture former DSO halls no longer extant, the who was quoted at the beginning of this article, began as original 1869–1963 Opera House on Campus Martius second horn in 1959 and retired as a librarian in 1998. (p. 9), and Ford Auditorium at Woodward and Jefferson Any union member can be both impressed and de- (p. 126), built in 1955 and demolished in 2011. The text pressed by the text’s frequent mention of union/manage- explains how two other notable Detroit buildings which ment conflicts. In fact, all three DSO closings after the still stand, Masonic Auditorium and Music Hall, were, for a second (Gabrilowitsch) DSO were caused, at least superfi- time, also DSO residences. There is far lengthier discussion cially, by labor disputes. And after the Paray years, every few of Orchestra Hall, the DSO’s home during the Gabrilow- pages of print bristle with section headings such as, “Con- itsch years and now, with nearly a half-century hiatus in flict Between Musicians and Management,” “More Labor between. Many Detroit readers will know the astonishing Problems,” “More Labor Woes,” “Another Labor Dispute, story of Orchestra Hall’s rescue from demolition in 1970 Another Strike,” etc. Indeed, the fourth DSO experienced by one of the authors of this book, Paul Ganson, who also continued on page 8 Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 7 The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, continued from page 7 which would have made the report, from their point of view, far more palatable and public relations oriented. Our a total of three work stoppages, cumulatively 22 weeks of a understanding is that, for the most part, this whitewash did lockout and two strikes. That number does not include the not happen. six-month monster strike of 2010–11 which was terminal The post-strike DSO, though a largely different orches- to the preceding era. tra working under a far different contract, still presents fine Readers who were close to that traumatic, finaliz- concerts, a testament to the professionalism and ability of ing strike may be relieved to find that the final chapter its musicians, permanent and substitute. To anyone who of the book presents the events leading up to the strike, has read this book, however, and who clearly recalls the the strike itself, and the solidifying of the settling dust into pre-strike DSO, it’s easy to agree with Charles Weaver’s as- the fifth DSO, in an accurate and objective manner. There sessment that it was a miracle such an orchestra existed in were backstage rumors that DSO administration strongly Detroit. If things go well, in the not-distant future, it will requested changes to Chapter Ten’s draft version, changes again.

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Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 8 Department of Music

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Congratulations to Local 5 member José Riojas on receiving the Bernadino “Benny” Cruz Bellas Artes Award this past September at the 45th anniversary and celebration of the Center for Latino/a & Latin American Studies. The honor was granted through the auspices of the Wayne State University Division of Academic Affairs. Upcoming: Wednesday, November 16 The Fair Lane Music Guild wel- comes the Dearborn Symphony Brass in a program of light clas- sical and pop holiday selections at Dearborn’s Henry Ford Estate on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 pm. The artists, who are princi- pal brass players of the Dearborn Symphony, also perform regular- ly with Detroit’s top ensembles: DSO, MOT, Fisher Theatre and Fox Theatre. The ensemble in- cludes (l-r): Doug Blackwell (trombone), Neal Campbell (tuba), and John Hartwick and Michael McGowan (trumpets). Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 12 Member Newsline, continued

Upcoming: Thursday, November 17

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi

The James Tatum Foundation for the Arts (JTFA) will First Congregational Living Museum, 33 E. Forest Avenue host its 29th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Gala at Woodward. Celebration at 5 pm,Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Historical The gala is an opportunity to celebrate individuals that have made significant contributions in supporting the James Tatum Foundation for the Arts. This event incorpo- rates an eloquent evening featuring a Journey to the Un- derground Railroad Living Museum; silent/live auctions; strolling exquisite cuisine dinner; video presentation of the Foundation’s past recipients, testimonies from parents and an awards presentation. “We always appreciate community support and look forward to positive community response for our 29th an- nual Volunteer Recognition Awards Gala Celebration,” says Local 5 member James Tatum. “We would also like to thank sponsors for contributing to the program.” For further information, please contact the office at 313.255.9015; visit www.jamestatumfoundation.com; or send email to [email protected].

Upcoming: Sunday, November 20 From the previous Keynote, as well as the October issue of the AFM’s International Musician, comes the story of The Tapestry documentary premiere showing on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 pm in Orchestra Hall. Local 5 member Ann Strubler and her husband David have become advocates to find adoptive homes for hard- to-place kids, publicly sharing Ann’s own story of finding her birthparents and discovering her musical and spiritual heritage. The Strublers’ son, Michael, produced a documentary of Ann’s life story: The Tapestry: A Musician’s Journey. The 30-minute documentary will be followed by the premier of “The Tapestry: A Symphonic Poem,” composed by Ann’s youngest son, Matthew, and will feature an ensemble of DSO musicians. For more information, click on http://www. dso.org/ShowEventsView.aspx?id=3455&prod=3454

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The Labor Day Parade: L-R in the blue shirts: Karl Pituch, Laura Larson, Sally Pituch (behind her sign), Nadine Deleury, Velda Kelly, Ashaki Zeigler, Mary Johnstone, Larry Barone, Ed Wells (black shirt) – along with members of Actors Equity Detroit. Not pictured but present: Al Ayoub, Haden McKay, José Riojas, Paul Onachuk, Susan Barna Ayoub and George Troia.

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The Case of Your Missing Electronic Keynote If your eKeynote goes to spam or you accidentally delete it, let us know. With the price of emailing being what it is, we’ll Local 5 member John Rutherford (right) shared this photo of the horn section for Noel Gallagher and the High Flying Birds during its 10-city gladly send you another. North American tour in July. At left is Local 5 member Walter White, with London musician Jim Hunt in the center.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 14 Percussionist Johnny RodRiguez JR. AvA ilA ble for A ny style of music ••• [email protected] 248.996.4219

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Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 15 Local 5 Support Line Detroit Musicians Entertainment Referral Gigs – 3rd Quarter The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musicians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements.The groups Date Leader Players City and individual players likewise comply with the Local 5 policy by 7/03 Cliff Erickson 1 Kimball filing contracts, steward reports and work dues. Please support 7/05 José Riojas 1 Warren all of them in return. 7/12 José Riojas 1 Southfield CLUBS/SINGLE 7/15 Pamela Wise 1 Southfield ENGAGEMENTS/FESTIVALS 7/29 Stefan Kukurugya 1 Southfield bugs Beddow & the GooD STuFF: 8/02 José Riojas 1 Southfield reverbnation.com/bugsbeddowband 8/15 José Riojas 1 Warren Nov. 21: Fishbones Greektown, 10 pm; www.fishbonesusa.com; 313.965.4600 8/20 Janet Houston 1 Detroit Dec. 10: Bentley’s Roadhouse, Harrison Twp., 9 pm; 8/22 Edward Pelts 1 Southfield www.bentleysroadhouse.net; 586.465.3663 8/24 Ola Hemphill 1 Southfield Dec. 31: Fishbones Greektown, 9 pm; 9/04 Cliff Erickson 1 Kimball www.fishbonesusa.com; 313.965.4600 9/06 José Riojas 1 Warren OPERA AND 9/09 Pamela Wise 1 Southfield THEATER PERFORMANCES 9/16 Richard Kowalewski 1 Southfield Nov. 25–27: Michigan Opera Theatre, The Nutcracker; 9/19 José Riojas 1 Southfield 313.237.SING [7464]; michiganopera.org 9/24 Faith Demorest 4 Grosse Pointe Park Nov. 27: Fox Theatre, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith; 800.745.3000; olympiaentertainment.com Dec. 13–Jan. 8: Fisher Theatre, Beautiful–The Carole King Musical; 800.745.3000; broadwayindetroit.com — Comedy Corner —

Jan. 11–22: Michigan Opera Theatre, The Phantom of the Last night at rehearsal, the oboe Opera; 313.237.SING [7464]; michiganopera.org player, who constantly sucks on ORCHESTRAL & OTHER her reed during rests and between CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES selections, inadvertently inhaled and swallowed her reed . I immediately Dec. 2–3: Detroit Symphony, “Storm Large: 7 Deadly called the emergency room and Sins”; 313.576.5111; dso.org asked what I should do . Without Dec. 3: Livonia Symphony, “Spirit of the Season”; hesitation, the nurse said, “Use a 734.421.1111; livoniasymphony.org muted trumpet instead .” Dec. 3: Classical Revolution Detroit, “Noel Night”; If you’re having trouble trying to distinguish among all the 313.680.8104; cuttime.com sporting events that take up so much of TV programming, Dec. 4: Chamber Music at the Scarab Club, “Beyond here is a simple rule to help you . Baseball is a game played the Orchestra Pit,” featuring MOT Opera Winds; to pipe organ music, and football is a game played to 248.474.8930; scarabclub.org/chambermusic marching band music . Dec. 4: Grosse Pointe Symphony, “Children’s Holiday The Beatles are easily the best musicians ever to be named Concert”; 313.640.1773; gpsymphony.org after a bug . Sorry, Adam Ant . Dec. 4: Redford Civic Symphony, at St. Paul’s Presby- Two musicians are walking down the street and one says terian Church in Livonia; redfordsymphony.org to the other, “Who was that piccolo I saw you with last Dec. 10–11: Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, night?” The other replies, “That was no piccolo, that was “Holiday Brass Detroit/Royal Oak”; my fife .” 248.559.2095; detroitchamberwinds.org Our “Comedy Corner” editor is Joe Podorsek. Dec. 15: Michigan Philharmonic, “Holiday Pops With If you have a comedy item you would like to submit for the Phil”; 734.451.2112; michiganphil.org consideration, please email Joe at [email protected].

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 16 Welcome, New Members, 7/22–10/25/16

Garrett, Brian Lazzari, Gino Lazzari, Rose 2710 Tuxedo Street 27360 Collingwood St 27360 Collingwood St Detroit, MI 48206 Roseville, MI 48066 Roseville, MI 48066 313-442-2383 586-944-5413 586-224-1452 313-605-4027 tydyedsky@gmail .com tydyedsky@gmail .com bmusictech@gmail .com Guitar, bass guitar, trumpet, Vocalist, tambourin, maracas, Piano congas, vocalist guitar Garret has toured with Aretha Franklin and is featured on Rosie Lazzari is an tracks with Amy Fiddler and Andres and Blake Baxter. En- accomplished musi- joys jazz and techno and all world music. cian, singer and poet Hartwick-Gladden, Heather {known as Lavender 4043 Carpenter Rd, Floor 2 Rose) with a char- Ypsilanti, MI 48197 ismatic charm and 734-485-5469 love for her craft. 734-527-7150 heather@cc-es .com Gino Lazzari is Bassoon, contrabassoon, clarinet, an interdisciplinary flute, saxophone, oboe musician with stud- For the past 26 years, Heather has been both a freelance ies in music wellness, musician and a member of the Lake St. Clair Symphony education, recording engineering and performance. He and Livonia Symphony. She has Bachelors and Masters de- performs rock, funk and blues bass guitar, contemporary grees from Eastern Michigan University and has studied Christian worship, Motown, classic rock and folk acous- with Roger Maki, Dr. David Pierce and on occasion with tic guitar, congas, trumpet and vocal harmony accompa- Robert Williams. Heather is seeking orchestral and cham- niment. Together as “Rosewood Street,” Rosie and Gino ber performance work and teaching opportunities. wish to share their passion for music with the world.

Nowlin, Eric 1043 Fountain Drive, Troy, MI 48098 248-404-5003; ericnowlin@gmail com. Viola Eric is the new Principal Viola with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Irving, Kevin 462 LaBelle Road Ritchie, James Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 4600 Woodward Ave, 48236 Apt 506 313-289-9948 Detroit, MI 48201 [email protected] 540-392-7489 Cello [email protected] Timpani, percussion, drums Jay is a new Percus- sionist and Assistant Principal Timpani with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 17 Local 5 Address/Phone Number/Email Changes (7/22–10/25/16) Addotta, Gasper Johnson, Geoffrey Nistor, Steven Wang, Jiamin [email protected] 201 North Minerva 39335 Carrie Dr 2659 Melcombe Circle, Barnes, Brooks Royal Oak, MI 48067 Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Apt 202 2001 Crestland Street Jones, Joshua Ronmark, Adrienne Troy, MI 48084 Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6395 8243 S Burley Ave 2164 Lancer Dr. Wolfgram, Thomas “TJ” Bartlett, Mary Chicago, IL 60617 Troy, MI 48084 19211 Freeland St 175 Chicken Mill Pond Road 773-344-2447 Ronmark, Erik Detroit, MI 48235 Gouldsboro, ME 04607 Kirton, Beth 2164 Lancer Dr. Wooten, William Becker, Joseph 5646 Hillcrest St Troy, MI 48084 3757 Tiffin Court 6039 Kensington Ave. Detroit, MI 48236 Silvi, Roger Las Vegas, NV 89129 Detroit, MI 48224 [email protected] 248-685-1205 Younglove, Matthew Beddow, Douglas “bugs” Kukier, Donald 248-684-7465 2613 McDowell St. 586-703-2939 [email protected] 248-444-1025 Ferndale, MI 48220 248-546-BUGS Lee, Charles Stachyra, Daniel Yu, Wei Boldt Jr, Fredrick 8259 Republic 1612 Peach St 702 Hollywood Ave., October through May: Warren, MI 48089 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 23721 Pebble Pointe Lane Markou, Kypros Su, Hang 48236 Bonita Springs, Florida 34135 313-815-6559 47130 North Pointe Dr Zelenak, Thomas June through September: [email protected] Canton, MI 48187 9301 Shortcut Drive 10622 Cliff Lakes Road Markwick, Constance Ira, MI 48023 Las Vegas, Nevada 89179 [email protected] 248-840-0564 Masri-Fletcher, Patricia Reinstated Members (7/22–10/25/16) Goudy Jr, Mack [email protected] 71 blvd de St-Georges McCaffrey, Peter Bradbury, Janine Tang, Zhihua 1205 Genève, Switzerland 101 Curry Avenue Unit 412 James, Curtis Toney, John Horn, Philip Royal Oak, MI 48067 Livingston, Alfonzo 950 Main Street #3R Merritt, Romona Peekskill, NY 10566 [email protected] Resigned Members (7/22–10/25/16) Bennett Jr., George Hayashi, Alex Davie, Tamara Steiger, Michael DON’T GO MISSING Dunlop, Tracy Trapkus, Isaac Gurnow, Marci Tucker, Glenn Want to know what’s going on? Want gigs? Want to keep in touch? Expelled Members (7/22–10/25/16) When you move, get a new phone Beels, Joseph Griffith III, Henry Booker, Anthony Jackson, Jillian number or email address, let us know. Cleeton, Anthony Jones, Alvin Douglas, John Lewis, Donald Erquhart, Craig Schermer, Gordon Greene, David Smith, Jackson Planning to be Gress, Dana away temporarily?

HOW TO STAY IN GOOD STANDING Please let us know, because the post To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your office charges membership dues no later than the first Local 5 for month of each quarter. Your next payment is returned issues due by Monday, January 2. On Wednesday, of Keynote! February 1, all members who have not paid their dues will be suspended .

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 18 Secretary-Treasurer’s Financial Report – FYE March 31, 2016

Revenues Current Assets Work Dues $ 306,557 .00 Cash & Equivalents $ 484,006.00 Membership Dues 141,845 .00 Accounts Receivable Rent 49,373 00. (Restr Funds/DSO Members only) — 30/50 Party 4,624 .00 Prepaid Expenses 4,822 .00 Initiation Fees 1,250 .00 Fixed Assets Keynote Ads 1,166 .00 Land, Building & Equipment 128,564.00 Misc. Income, incl. Hospitality Room & Merchandise 573.00 Total Assets $ 617,392.00 Interest Income 405 .00 Total Revenues $ 505,793.00 Liabilities Escrow, Insurance and Tempo Payable $ 35 .00 Functional Expenses Taxes & Payroll Deductions Due 5,783.00 Officer & Director ages,W Fees, Health Ins. Unearned Dues 75,361 .00 & Expenses $ 143,543.00 Unearned Rent 1,550 .00 Per Capita, Work Dues, Initiation Fees & other Tenant Security Deposits 1,885 .00 payments to the AFM & Labor Affiliates 121,552.00 $ 85,614.00 Staff Wages 29,213 .00 Total Liabilities Members’ Life Insurance 24,455.00 Unrestricted Operating 366,176 .00 Building Maintenance & Repairs 21,203.00 Temporarily Restricted 165,602 .00 DSO Committee & ICSOM Expenses 20,783.00 Total Net Assets $ 531,778.00 Utilities 15,571 00. Payroll Taxes 13,724 .00 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 617,392.00 Insurance General 12,454 .00 Accounting Fees 11,885 .00 DSO MEMBERS FUND FYE 2016 Employee Pension 11,866 .00 Income Legal Fees 9,376 .00 DSO Member Fund (Restr/Contr by and for Property Taxes 7,819 .00 DSO Members only) $ 47,430 .00 Printing 6,683 00. Expense Telephone & Internet 5,251.00 DSO Member Fund Expenses 9,765 .00 Committee, Conference & Convention Expenses, Increase in Net Assets $ 37,665.00 except DSO and ICSOM 5,161 .00 Building & Equipment Depreciation 4,825.00 Office Lease Agreements 4,363 .00 DETROIT MUSICIANS FUND FYE 2016 Office Supplies, Computer Software & Hardware 4,040.00 Total Current Assets Postage 3,939 00. Cash & Equivalents $ 253,874.00 30/50 Party 3,760 .00 Keynote Layout Services 3,310 .00 Miscellaneous Expenses, incl . Parade, Advertising, Hospitality Room & Merchandise 1,088.00 Total Functional Expenses $ 485,864.00 NOTE 2: As you know, we have a new parking lot. Total Revenues $ 505,793.00 It does not show up under our expenses. Total Functional Expenses $ 485,864.00 Increase in Net Assets $ 19,929.00 We’ve capitalized it as a building improvement of $55,582.00, assuming it will have a useful life of more than one year(!!!).

NOTE 1: This column includes only unrestricted assets. It does not reflect activity in the DSO Members Fund.

Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 19 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 7/12/16

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Treas Ayoub also replied that she participated in developing surveys for order at 11:06 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well the AFM, produced by the AFM Diversity Committee. One survey in as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan particular targeted young musicians and what is most important to them. Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- Mr Denniston wondered if the Philadelphia Orchestra musicians who bers David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Lynne Marie Mangan, Paul have paid into the AFM-EPF will be able to receive benefits. President Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak, as well as Convention Delegate Michael Troia responded that those who were vested would still receive a benefit. McGowan. The Philadelphia Orchestra likely provides other retirement investment On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve the vehicles to their musicians. agenda, it was approved unanimously. As he intended to speak more about the convention later in the meet- The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Monday, ing, President Troia presented the following information he brought at August 8, at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the Development this point: Committee at 10:00 am. Mr McGowan gave his report about the 100th AFM Convention, 100th AFM Convention Report held from June 20-24, which he attended along with President Troia and June 20-24, 2016 Sec/Treas Ayoub. He said that the convention was a positive experience • New location: Westgate Resort, the former Las Vegas Hilton – the second that he has attended. There was a lot said at the conven- • Membership Represented: 66,779 (approx. 13,872 are CFM); at tion about working together and unity. He commented that many of the Convention, 232 delegates representing 150 locals, 11 from the the issues discussed were more concerns of small locals, not necessarily five players conferences. concerns of Local 5. He spoke about symphonic discussion having to do • Financial: AFM about $1 million in the black, $3.7 million in the with subs not being paid as much as rostered orchestra players. President relocation fund completely paid back. Currently paying $875K in Troia spoke about what the DSO process has been for improved wages rent for 1500 Broadway. Paid $315,000 in preliminary expenses for and benefits for subs. In a number of orchestras, the core players are not building on Canal Street ($51,000 attorney fees, $39,000 architec- in the Pension Fund, though the subs are. Ms Mangan mentioned about tural, $25,000 investment bankers, $200,000 down payment, AFM the Philadelphia Orchestra having left the Pension Fund several years ago. accountants worked gratis). VP Cornelsen commented about what a serious precedent that was. Ms • AFM also currently paying Local 406 (Montreal): details not dis- Mangan also mentioned that subs in regional orchestras are often paid closed. much less than the regular performers. Mr McGowan mentioned that • Trust Fund Revenues: Down, less funding available some orchestras have language in their agreements that allow subs to • Resolutions and Recommendations: ratify the orchestra’s contract, though we do not have that in the Detroit – No dues increase or decrease Symphony or Michigan Opera. – Electronic voting will be permitted On a different subject, Mr McGowan mentioned there was a lot of – French versions of AFM documents will be available discussion at the convention about having all documents and contracts • Elections: All offices the same with exceptions of Secretary-Trea- that pertain to the Canadian members also be printed in French. Presi- surer; new Symphonic Services Director, Jay Blumenthal, who re- dent Troia commented that the Montreal local had taken a vote to de- places Sam Folio; a new SSD director will be hired and John Acosta certify from the AFM. A monetary settlement was reached. Details were was elected to IEB in the place of Vince Trombetta. John is the first not shared, but, bottom line, Montreal is still in the AFM. Mr McGowan elected person of color to serve on the IEB. commented that not a lot at this convention was controversial. Los An- • Noted Retirements: geles President John Acosta was the first person of color elected to the – Jeff Freund, legal counsel, Bredhoff and Kaiser International Executive Board. The AFM is still talking about taking an- – Nathan Kahn, AFM Symphonic Services other stab at purchasing a building and moving. Money was spent since • Serving their Last Term: the last convention on securing a new location, but the deal did not go – ICSOM President, Bruce Ridge through. President Troia said, once all was said and done, the AFM would – ROPA President, Carla Lehmeier-Tatum have been under water. So it made sense to not move forward. Mr Mc- – TMA President, Tom Mendel Gowan reported there was much discussion about the AFM’s successful efforts (as well as plans for future efforts) at securing more residuals for 12:00 Noon Mr McGowan left the meeting. members from media products. On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve President Troia commented that there is a lot of talk about media con- the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. vergence, that is, the sharing of recorded product among the various types Ms Mangan added that she would like to join in the presentation Presi- of media – also saying that this affects a small percentage of members. The dent Troia will make at WSU in November 2016. president also reported that the AFM says we have 80,000 members, but President Troia gave the following report: that the number is really more like 66,000 – which happens to be about Members of the MOT Negotiating Committee and President Troia the same number as when the AFM started. Ms Mangan suggested the met with David Osborne and Wayne Brown to discuss the orchestra’s AFM should consider conducting a comprehensive study on why mem- involvement in the process of finding a successor to Artistic Director Dr. bers are leaving. Mr McGowan asked if we do an exit survey to discover David Dichiera, who will retire at the end the of the 2016-17 season. why members leave. President Troia replied the primary reason stated is They were told that the search had been narrowed from 70 applicants they expected the union to get them gigs, which is not its mission. Sec/ down to six. More information will follow.

KeynoteKeynote uu 3rd4th Quarter 2016 uu 20 20 Executive Board Minutes, 7/12/16, continued from page 20

Another topic discussed was having informal auditions for placement by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Ms Mangan, to accept the applications, of musicians on the sub-lists. It was agreed that principals who wish to they were accepted unanimously. hold auditions may. Ms Mangan commented that each orchestra has its Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- own policies pertaining to choosing subs. VP Cornelsen spoke about a ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census time about 30 years ago when there was controversy about the process report. for hiring of subs in the DSO. Information on the upcoming negotiations Moving on to Unfinished Business, the board discussed an email will be discussed under Unfinished Business. written by Greg Near on behalf of the MOT Negotiating Committee to President Troia attended a memorial service for longtime DSO patron the Local 5 Executive Board, to the members of the committee itself and Marjorie Fisher. The 92-year-old matriarch of the Fisher Family passed to AFM Negotiator Chris Durham. The email included a Proposal to on June 12, 2016. She planned her own memorial service, which featured Establish Protocols and Procedures for MOT Negotiations and Contract the DSO. Ratification Process. The email also expressed the committee’s discom- The president also attended the going away party for departing Ex- fort with the board’s decision at the June 2016 meeting that two board ecutive Vice-President Paul Hogle, on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The members be included as observers to the negotiation process. President event, dubbed the Paulapoluzza, was held at the Detroit Distillery in Troia remarked that the opera season begins on October 4; after the pre- Eastern Market and was well attended by DSO Board members, staff and vious negotiations, there was a 9-week gap from the end of negotiations many others from the Detroit musical community. The DSO Orchestra until the committee responded to him about proceeding with the ratifi- Committee will be involved in the search for the new Artistic Director cation process. The President will contact negotiator Chris Durham and to replace Erik Ronmark, who will become the new Executive Vice- ask his opinion on the two observers to the negotiations from the board. President. Moving to the matter of the increase in the cost of the union’s life President Troia expressed his thanks to Mr Onachuk for representing insurance, the officers spoke about their efforts to reach out to other Local 5, as well as to the Joe Podorsek Band for performing, at the recent AFM locals for ideas about how they are dealing with this issue. One funeral of member Mike Zelenak, who died on June 13, 2016. Mike’s local dropped it and immediately lost 400 members. One went to of- presence in our musical community will be missed. fering it to their members if individuals would like to pay their own He also expressed his thanks to Mr (Patrick) Zelenak, for stepping premium; about 40 members are participating in that program. Another up and performing in Mike’s place on the July 4, Clawson Parade – a local is paying out the benefit themselves, calling it a Death Donation. To job Mike has played faithfully for the last 17 years. The job features Bob consider the latter solution, the officers will shop for stop gap insurance Finzel’s Band clad in Local 5 shirts and is filed with work dues and pen- to cover the local during specific time periods in which there may be sion paid. greater risk, such as when large groups of members might be traveling On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve together. the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. The officers reported that the new office computer server and up- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- dated software will be purchased soon. Installation and migration will bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr happen at some point in July and/or August. Onachuk, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to receive the financial reports, Moving to New Business, discussion turned to an email that President they were received unanimously. Troia had forwarded to the board. This email was from a film production The secretary-treasurer presented the Payroll reports. On motion by company located in northern Oakland County on behalf of its primary VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the reports, they artist. The company does non-union work in California. They have re- were approved unanimously. cently started doing work for Paramount, which is signatory to the AFM Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards Motion Picture agreement. They do not want to join Los Angeles Local reports. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to approve 47, nor Pontiac Local 784, in whose jurisdiction they reside. The com- the reports, they were approved unanimously. pany contacted Local 5 about their artist working in conjunction with The secretary-treasurer presented a report of New Member Applica- us under Agency Fee Status, which allows them to pay a percentage of tions from Besnik Yzeiri, Matthew Kolar, Michael Rais, Patrick Smil- our Initiation Fees and Dues. After much deliberation, including consul- lie and Roger Silvi. Sec/Treas Ayoub read a letter from Matthew Kolar, tation with Metro Detroit AFL-CIO Sec/Treas Shawndrica Simmons, thanking the Detroit Musicians Fund for the WSU Kaplan Scholarship the decision was made to not allow this. Both officers did, however, have he received, for the opportunity to perform at the 30-year party and for lengthy communication with the company about the benefits of actually Ms Mangan’s sponsorship of his Local 5 Youth membership. On motion joining the union. As in recent previous years, the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO asked for a donation from its constituent local unions to help defray the costs of the upcoming Labor Day Parade that are now the responsibility of the parade IMPORTANT REMINDER presenters. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve a donation of $500, it was approved unanimously. Please keep your life insurance President Troia shared a very nice note from Local 5 Member Carol beneficiary information up to date. Ober, thanking the union for the get well card sent to her after she suf- fered a heart attack. Your heirs will love you for it. 2:00 PM On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, the meeting was adjourned.

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2016 u 21 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 8/8/16

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to noon picket on Thursday, Aug. 4, at the construction site of the old car- order at 11:02 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well penters building on Woodward in Midtown. Some of the work is being as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan subcontracted to non-union vendors so we were there in support of Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- IBEW Local 58. Several member unions of the Metro AFL-CIO were bers David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Lynne Marie Mangan, Paul represented. Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to ap- the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. prove the agenda, it was approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to approve the bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr minutes of the previous meeting as amended, they were approved unanimously. Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive the financial reports, The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Mon- they were received unanimously. day, September 12 at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the The secretary-treasurer presented the Payroll reports. On motion Development Committee at 10:00 am. by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve the reports, they 11:22 am Local 5 CPA Paul Walter joined the meeting. were approved unanimously. The members of the board were given written copies of Mr Wal- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards ter’s financial report. He has concluded the audit for Fiscal Year Ending reports. On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to 3/31/2016. The audit provides the basis for the information necessary approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. for the union’s annual IRS 990, Labor Dept LM-2 and his financial The secretary-treasurer presented a report of New Member Ap- report to the members. He gave an unqualified opinion on the audit, plications from British Burnett and Lucas Dickow. On motion by Ms a positive statement meaning no negative qualifications necessary. Mr Mangan, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to accept the applications, they Walter also mentioned that, in general, accounting practices are going were accepted unanimously. through a change toward a global accounting system, in order to create Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- consistency throughout the world. Comparing the current fiscal year tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report to the previous one: In FYE 3/31/2015, the union was in the black by On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to con- $57,367 and in the black this year by $23,875. Mr Walter indicated that firm the results of an e-poll to set the date and time of the October his report shows the parking lot expenditure in fixed assets – the only Semi-Annual Membership Meeting for Monday, October 17 at 7:00 significant expenditure. In Mr Walter’s opinion, Local 5 is doing very pm, it was confirmed unanimously. well – that having up to 6 months of reserve in the bank is a good posi- The board continued discussion about the possibility of moving tion to be in. He termed the union as “very liquid.” There have been from a life insurance-funded death benefit to a self-insured death do- increases in clerical and legal expenses. Discussion moved to the possi- nation. Since this would require a bylaw change, President Troia ap- bility of Local 5 “self-insuring” the members’ death benefit – a practice pointed a Law Committee, consisting of Mr Denniston, Mr Onachuk, that, in Mr Walter’s experience of working as CPA for a number of Sec/Treas Ayoub and himself to begin considering this and other pos- labor unions, is quite common. He agreed that it would be prudent sible adjustments to the bylaws that would affect policy and protocols. to investigate stop loss policies to accompany a move to self-insurance. Moving on to a discussion of the MOT negotiations and AFM Ne- 11:50 am Mr Walter left the meeting. The meeting recessed. gotiator Chris Durham, President Troia said he will send the MOT 12:00 noon Meeting resumed. Negotiating Committee proposals to VP Cornelsen and Mr Denniston President Troia gave the following report: to review. He mentioned that the proposals still need to be refined with The management of the DSO has asked that negotiations for a additional details before the negotiations start. The president also men- successor agreement get underway starting in the fall. The Orchestra tioned that tentative dates for meeting with management have been Committee will take nominations for the negotiating committee when discussed. The AFM-EPF contacted the union office regarding whether the orchestra meets for the start of the fall season. or not there is a successor agreement yet with MOT. The late Marjorie S. Fisher remembered the musicians of the De- In New Business, President Troia reported that the new parking lot troit Symphony Orchestra with a bequest of $5,000 each that was paid has been resealed – an important follow-up to the rebuild that took to them last month. A very generous gesture – one of many by the place last year. The cost of the resealing was $1,700. Fisher Family. The new office computer server has been purchased for $3,779. The Michigan Jazz Festival took place on July 17 at Schoolcraft Col- Installation and data migration will begin tomorrow (8/9). lege. Many Local 5 members were in attendance as performers and in President Troia handed around two pieces of correspondence: a the audience. The festival is in its 22nd year and was very well attended. thank you from the DSO for his attendance at the Marjorie Fisher Member Jerry McKenzie was presented with a lifetime achievement memorial event and a note from Local 5 member Sid Blair, in which award, and ailing member George Benson was given special recognition. he expressed his love for Local 5 and the Keynote. The president men- We have been told George is convalescing at home after a recent operation. tioned that his son Sid Blair Jr had done the music for the movie Selena. Please note the benefit for member Bill Cairo – advertised in the President Troia mentioned that the details for the Labor Day parade Keynote – to take place on October 19, 2016 at Andiamos from 5:30 to remain the same as usual, so far. Any changes would depend on whether 10:30 pm at the Fourteen Mile location. Bill is currently convalescing national politicians attend. from a recent hospital stay. 1:12 pm On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to Susan, Al Ayoub, Paul Onachuk and President Troia took part in a adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to Thursday at the age 101. order at 11:05 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well President Troia attended the visitation of Local 5 member E. Louis as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Smith, who also passed away at the end of August. His wife and family Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- appreciated the visit and Local 5 Bible. bers David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Lynne Marie Mangan, Paul The president also mentioned that Local 5 member George Benson Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. is out of the hospital and staying at Marywood Care Center in Livonia. On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve Finally, President Troia spoke at the In-Accord presentation on Friday, the agenda, it was approved unanimously. September 9, and would like to congratulate Local 5 member (and build- On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve ing tenant) Alonza McKenzie on the fine work he does with In-Accord the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. and on the award he received on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary. The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Monday, On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve October 24 at 11:00 am – to be preceded by a meeting of the Develop- the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. ment Committee at 10:00 am. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- President Troia gave the following report, which was preceded by a bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr moment of silence as the result of so many recent losses of members and Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to receive the financial reports, friends of Local 5, as well as the 15th anniversary of September 11th: they were received unanimously. The president attended the Theatre Musicians Conference and two The secretary-treasurer presented the Payroll reports. On motion by days of ICSOM last month in Washington, D.C. Both were very infor- Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the reports, they mative. Reports will be forthcoming from TMA President Al Ayoub, and were approved unanimously. ICSOM Rep Monica Fosnaugh. Both conferences elected new presi- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards dents. Anthony D’Amico from Boston is the new TMA President, and reports. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to approve Meredith Snow of the Los Angeles Philharmonic is the new ICSOM the reports, they were approved unanimously. Chairperson. President Troia split the cost of attending with Local 5. The secretary-treasurer presented a report of a New Member Ap- Thanks to Sec-Treas Susan Barna Ayoub, Board member Paul Ona- plication from Heather Gladden. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded chuk, DFM Admin Assistant Mary Johnstone and to our members that by VP Cornelsen, to accept the applications, they were accepted unani- participated in the Annual Labor Day Parade. President Troia marched mously. with many politicians, including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, and had Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- the opportunity to meet former President Bill Clinton. ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census The first scheduled sessions of the MOT negotiations took place last report. week, September 7 through September 9, at the Detroit Opera House. Moving to New Business, the officers reported on the new server and Union and management have reached a tentative agreement that the com- programs, which were installed by Mike Frey and Al Ayoub, and have mittee believes is favorable for the musicians. Details will be forthcoming. now been in use in the office since early August. There are improvements, As the union proceeds with the ratification process, many thanks to as well as challenges with the new system, including significantly different the MOT negotiating committee: Greg Near, Laura Larson, Andrew Wu, processes for the billing of dues since a different version of the database Bill King, Barbara Zmich, AFM Negotiator Chris Durham, DFM Vice program Intune was one of the changes. The new server and operating President Doug Cornelsen and Board member Dave Denniston, as well system required that change. as to MOT’s Wayne Brown, David Osborne, and Elizabeth Andersen. After having looked at the real possibility of the union directly paying President Troia attended the Detroit Jazz Festival opening night party our members’ death benefit, Sec/Treas Ayoub found a less expensive op- and concerts, and he monitored the Festival throughout the weekend tion with The Hartford that will start on October 1st. This will not only through the new DJF App. From all accounts the Festival was a success. be less expensive than the plan with ULLICO that we’ve been on since After the festival was over, the app became inactive. Performances were the beginning of June, it is also a bit less expensive than the MetLife plan broadcast via the app beyond the geographic area of the festival. The we had previously. Plan information will be available to members this fall. union will be looking for feedback from members as to whether they President Troia reported that a dead tree was taken down, as well as consider this to be a broadcast or recording of music from the app, which several dead branches from others removed, next to the south parking lot. is not allowed. Going forward, the president sees this as an important, The cost was a comparatively reasonable $800. developing issue. The president also reported that the unusually hot summer had taken Thanks to Sec-Treas Ayoub and her husband Al Ayoub who visited a toll on our air conditioners. One had to be replaced, and another re- Bill Cairo at Botsford Hospital, where he is recovering from surgery. paired, ultimately for a total of $3,100. Thank you to any who contributed to his GoFundMe account. Don’t President Troia handed around a thank you note from the family of forget his benefit at Andiamo’s Show Room on Wednesday, October 19. E Louis Smith. Thank you to Mr Onachuk for attending the funeral of Local 5 The president also reported that Jason Gittinger, the owner of the member Charles “Bud“ Poupore, who passed away on August 17, at the Detroit School of Rock and Pop, approached him about contributing age of 89. The union was also informed that long-time member Mike materials to a display he will have at the Detroit Historical Museum, Mainguth passed away unexpectedly. He was 92 and still taking jobbing showing articles connected to the music industry in Detroit. He will bor- dates. We also lost former DFM member and Pastiche Wind Quintet row President Troia’s musical theater show cards that hang at the union member Gary Caperton, as well as Robert “Bob” Jones, who passed last continued on page 24 Keynote u 2nd Quarter 2016 u 23 Executive Board Minutes, 9/12/16, continued from page 23 and programs from those shows. The president also is including a poster President Troia reminded the members of the Law Committee that from a Tony Bennett show from 1978, along with the steward report. there will be a meeting on Friday, October 7 at 11:00 President Troia is in conversation with the curator of the museum. The 12:41 pm On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by VP Cornelsen, display starts in October and runs through the end of 2016. to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: DFM Semi-Annual Membership Meeting, 10/19/15

The Semi-Annual Membership Meeting of the Detroit Federation of penses over the previous year. Mr Walter referred to it as, “a marvelous Musicians was called to order at 7:05 PM, President George Troia being job of keeping expenses in check.” in the chair, as well as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary- The markedly improved financial picture is due in large part to the Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub being present. Executive Board Members membership dues assessment passed in 2013. Mr Walter continues his also present were David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Lynne Marie advice that we must focus on increasing revenue, in order to build our Mangan, Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. savings, and has mentioned that it is wise to ask the membership to President Troia asked all in attendance to introduce themselves. make the temporary assessment ongoing. There were no minutes to present from previous meetings. President Troia asked Sec/Treas Ayoub to read the following resolu- President Troia reported, as of today, there are 907 current members tion: in the local, and he thanked all for being in attendance. He stressed the importance of attracting young members. Resolution No. 1 Youth Membership The president reported that Fox Theatre negotiations are ongoing. Whereas, young members are essential to the growth of Local 5 and He hopes to expand to CBA’s in other Olympia venues, such as the its sustainability into the future, and Sound Board. The players are performing under an extension and have Whereas, the cost to maintain membership in the union is a par- been promised retroactive additional pay once an agreement has been ticular burden for young musicians, and reached. Whereas, musicians under the age of 21 currently comprise only 9 President Troia mentioned his interview by Local 5 member Dr out of 906 members, and Paul Reeves on his radio show. Dr Reeves is a former music teacher Whereas, the Bylaws of the American Federation of Musicians and is making his program available to all members who would like to allow locals to adjust the periodic membership dues rate charged to present themselves there. Youth Members, defined in the AFM Bylaws as a classification that Dr Reeves stood up and made a few remarks. He is a 36-year mem- enables people 20 years or younger to join the Local as Youth Members ber of the union and is looking to incorporate music into his program and remain in that classification until their 21st birthday, and as much as possible. He would like Local 5 members to play and talk Furthermore, whereas, the importance of enabling young people about themselves. He will play musicians’ CDs. Dr Reeves’ program airs to learn more about what it is to be a professional musician and – espe- live on Monday mornings and is rebroadcast on Thursdays. He invites cially – to encourage familiarity with unions in a younger generation members to talk about themselves and their upcoming performances. during this time in which the State of Michigan maintains the anti- President Troia mentioned that Dr Reeves has written a book, en- union designation of “Right-To-Work,” therefore, be it titled A Principal’s Family Principles, which he recommends, also com- Resolved that, in accordance with Article 9, Section 3(b) of the By- menting that Dr Reeves is a former student of Local 5 member and laws of the American Federation of Musicians, Article II, Section 4(c) retired DSO Principal Timpanist Sal Rabbio. The president also men- of the Bylaws of the Detroit Federation of Musicians, which governs tioned that Local 5 member Bob Allison’s show airs right before Dr Youth Membership, be amended to read as follows: Reeves’. (a) Local 5 shall establish a Youth Membership classification, which The president reminded members about the union’s Facebook page shall enable musicians 20 years or younger to join the union as Youth as a good place to get information about member events and deaths. Members and remain in that classification until their 21st birthday. And, in case they hadn’t noticed, he encouraged those present to check (b) Youth Members shall have all of the rights and obligations that out the local’s newly repaired parking lot. Regular Members have, and they shall be subject to all Federation and Secretary-Treasurer Ayoub reported on the union’s finances as of Local rules, regulations and Bylaws. the end of the previous fiscal year, March 31, 2015. At the end of (c) A Youth Member shall pay quarterly dues at the same rate as March, the union was in an improved financial picture with an increase Regular Members rate of $24 per quarter (or $96 per year) as set by in assets of about $60,000. This is the first year since 2008 that the Local 5, and Work Dues where applicable, but shall not pay Local or union has not only balanced its budget but shown an increase, with cash Federation Initiation Fees. In order to moderate the cost of Youth assets just under $350,000. The local’s CPA Paul Walter has advised that members to the Local, such members will receive electronic Keynotes ideal would be to have at least one year of expenses in savings – which and invoices only, not hard copies mailed via the US Postal Service. would be about $470,000. So the union is not there yet, but the past fiscal year was an improvement. Resubmitted by the Executive Board of the Detroit Federation of Musicians Local 5’s officers and staff continue to work hard and frugally. Dur- on 6/18/2015 ing the past fiscal year, expenses were once again lower than those of last year. This makes 8 years in a row that our local union has cut ex- Local 5 member Paul Hunt asked for a vote. President Troia re-

KeynoteKeynote uu 3rd4th Quarter 2016 uu 24 24 Semi-Annual Membership Meeting Minutes, 10/19/15, continued from page 24 sponded that the vote would be a paper secret ballot. Member Joe Local 5 member Gale Benson asked how this would affect the other Podorsek asked if there is a minimum age for membership, to which membership categories, to which Sec/Treas Ayoub replied that all cat- the president responded no. Member Ralphe Armstrong stated he has egories would reflect the same increase as has been charged since the had his students join, that it is best to start them young. Sec/Treas temporary assessment originally went into effect at the beginning of Ayoub talked about the specific youth initiative that is in process in 2014. Both Board Member Paul Onachuk and President Troia spoke the Development Committee. Member Larry Hutchinson wondered about the $50,000+ that the union just paid out for the new parking if this would create a complication, since young members would be lot. Board Member Lynne Marie Mangan stated that she is a member playing with both union and non-union members. The officers com- of a couple of other locals and that Local 5 is one of the lowest priced mented that there are few members who don’t at times perform with – the most cost-effective of all the locals to which she has belonged non-union musicians. Member Monica Fosnaugh mentioned that her over her career. Member Al Tedrick asked whether the union owns the early union membership was an award won in a concerto competition. building, to which the president responded yes. President Troia read the following resolution: Ballots and writing utensils were handed out to all members. 7:40 pm The ballots were counted by Gale Benson, Dave Denniston Resolution 2 Article II Membership Section 3 (Dues) and Paul Onachuk. Whereas, the membership of the Detroit Federation of Musicians, 7:50 pm The meeting was called back to order. AFM Local 5, overwhelmingly voted for a temporary assessment in There were 49 yes votes apiece for both resolutions. The resolutions membership dues of $10 per year for 2014 and 2015, raising regular passed unanimously. [Afterward, it was discovered that the committee annual dues from $150 to $170 per year (the additional $10 of the an- tasked with counting the ballots had misread their tally. Though 44 yes nual $20 increase was assessed by the AFM in Per Capita increase at the votes were announced at the meeting, the actual total was 49 yes votes.] 2013 convention), and 7:55 pm On motion by Mr Armstrong, seconded by Member Ste- Whereas, the said assessment has helped create a balanced budget phen Molina, to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. for first time in many years, and Other members present in addition to those mentioned above: Alan Whereas, the financial health of the local is improving but not yet Ayoub, Glenn Andersen, Brooks Barnes, Robert Finzel, Greg Near, at the level recommended by our Certified Public Accountant, and Ursula Walker, Buddy Budson, Karl Pituch, Jim Frobe, Haden McKay, Whereas, we would like to continue to improve the financial con- Linton Bodwin, Ashaki Zeigler, Wally Fitz, Jerry Hampton, Clarence dition of the local, Swindle, Naima Shamborguer, Gabriel Escoe, Monica Fosnaugh, Ste- Therefore, Be It Resolved that the $10 assessment ratified at the phen Molina, David Jennings, Harold Orr, Phil Gram, Alvin Yungton, October 2013 Semi-Annual Membership Meeting be made permanent Duncan Jones, Molly Hughes, Charlotte Merkerson, Kenneth Thomp- in the Local 5 Dues structure and that Regular Annual Dues remain kins, Sharon Sparrow, Alonza McKenzie, Laura Larson, Donnie Lewis, at $170. Dennis Carter and Robert Conway.

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Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 26 b Closing Chord b Almon T “Buddy”Clark passed away on April 29, 2016 returned home to Michigan to join the family grocery at the age of 98. He was born on August 8, 1917 in Lansford, business – “The Meat Center.” PA and affiliated with Local 5 in 1958. A 58-year member, Charles “Bud” Poupore passed away on August 17, 2016 he played the piano. Buddy played at many lounges in the at the age of 89. He was born on November 16, 1926 Detroit area, including the Stephenson Club, Kingsley Inn, in Detroit and affiliated with Local 5 in 1991. A 25-year Chuck Joseph’s and DeLucas of Detroit. A former member member, he played the trumpet. of NYC Local 802, he also worked at The Strand Theater John Sarna died on July 16, 2016 at the age of 99. He was for Duffy’s Tavern Show. born on September 30, 1915 in Detroit and affiliated with Michael D Mainguth died on August 29, 2016 at the age Local 5 in 1936. An 80-year member, he played the string of 92. He was born on November 5, 1923 in Hamtramck bass and was an arranger. John worked on the SS North and affiliated with Local 5 in 1943. A 73-year member, he America Great Lakes cruise ship as a band member until played the trumpet, violin and flugelhorn. After graduating WWII. He served stateside in a military band. After the from Hamtramck High, he served in WWII and toured the war, John moved to Chicago, working there as a musician United Stated with the Army Air Corps Band to promote for many years. He played at the well-known Democratic the sales of U.S. Savings Bonds. After his honorable dis- National Convention there in the 60’s. Semi-retired in the charge, he went on to Wayne State University, where he re- 70’s, he moved to Florida, playing around Fort Lauderdale. ceived a M.A. in music and education. His lifelong love of “Edward” Louis Smith passed away on August 20, 2016 music was exemplified by his long careers in both teaching at the age of 85. He was born on March 20, 1931 in Mem- and performing. He was a music teacher for 2 years in the phis, TN and affiliated with Local 5 in 1971. A 45-year Highland Park Schools and retired from the Detroit Pub- member, he played the trumpet and flugelhorn. Although lic School System after 30 years of service. Mike contin- his father, Walter, was an ice delivery man, the love of music, ued to teach violin privately and cherished both his adult specifically jazz, blues and Gospel, was a huge part of Black and young students. He played the trumpet and violin in culture in Memphis, and Walter had big dreams for Louis. a professional career that lasted over 70 years. Mike was Walter purchased an old used trumpet, and Louis would most proud of the many celebrities he accompanied: Tony practice his horn after school every day. His mother liked Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Doc Severinsen, Louis Armstrong, to tell the story about how Louis would practice his horn, Xavier Cugat and Peggy Lee to name a few. He also played how he played so loud and sounded so bad that the neigh- for four U.S. Presidents. According to his daughter, while bors would complain. One night the police were called he slowed down at the age of 92, he still played his violin to the Smith residence. However, the parents were able to every day. He still taught private lessons and jobbed once convince the police that one day Louis would become a in a while, including through Detroit Musicians Entertain- great musician, and with that, the police told the neighbors ment. The day before he passed he told his family that if he to stop complaining and leave the boy alone because one had to do it all over again – he wouldn’t change a thing. day he’s going to be great. Walter was determined to help Philip Patanis died on September 23, 2016 at the age of Louis to establish a solid musical foundation, and while 92. He was born on July 7, 1924 and affiliated with Local Louis was still a teenager, his father would take him to 5 in 1941. A 75-year member, he played the accordion. Beale St. for nightly jam sessions where Louis would spend Phil began playing at the age of 7 on the Lake Michigan a great deal of time watching, listening, and sitting in with cruise ships, continuing performing from the age of 15 in the great jazz and blues musicians of the time. Las Vegas as “Phil Gard” until 1952. His band opened for In 1948, Louis graduated from Manassas High School, Sammy Davis Jr, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, along where he was a member of the Rhythm Bombers. He with many others. After his years of playing in Vegas, Phil continued on page 28 Keynote u 4th Quarter 2016 u 27 Closing Chord, continued from page 27 Detroit Federation of Musicians Member Survey then attended Tennessee State, where he was a member of To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer the famed Tennessee State Collegians, and performed at or teacher, you must submit your information. The easiest Carnegie Hall with Lionel Hampton, Billy Eckstine, and way, if you don’t do a profile at detroitmusicians.net, is to Sarah Vaughan. Louis graduated from Tennessee State with fill out the form below and email, snail-mail or fax it in. a bachelor’s degree in music and was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he played in the Special Services Band. Louis Local 5 Membership Survey next decided to pursue a career as an educator in Atlanta. (please print) Since then, Louis served as a band director at Tennessee First/last name:______State, Kentucky State, and the University of Michigan. He Email address:______also served as a music teacher and band instructor with the Website:______Ann Arbor Public Schools from 1968 to 1993. What do you want known about you as a musician? Louis signed his first record contract with Blue Note ______Records in 1957, and released Here Comes Louis Smith. Shortly after the release of his second album, Smithville, he ______joined the Horace Silver Quintet in 1958. From 1971 to 1987 he served as the Director of Jazz Bands at the Uni- ______versity of Michigan. He also performed as a staff musician with Motown Records, traveled and recorded with greats ______such as the Temptations and Marvin Gaye, Ashford and Simpson, and many others. He was featured on the classic What kinds of work might you be looking for? R&B recordings Papa was a Rolling Stone and What’s Going Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q Wed- On. In 1978, Louis signed his next contract with Steeple- dings q Parties q Receptions q chase Records, where he released a total of 12 albums. Other______The trumpeter also performed at the Montreux (Swit- I give private lessons on the following instruments: zerland) and Nice (France) Jazz Festivals, as well as 25 ______consecutive years at the Detroit International Jazz Festi- val. Louis taught jazz improvisation in Montreux, Switzer- Clip and mail or fax this survey to Local 5 at: land; Tuebegin, Germany; LaHague, Netherlands, and the Detroit Federation of Musicians Eastman School of Music. He facilitated jazz clinics at nu- 20833 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 merous high schools and colleges, as well as at the Annual Fax: 248.569.1393 Conference of the International Association of Jazz Educa- Email: [email protected] tors. As a former president of the Michigan Chapter of the The Detroit Federation of Musicians respects your right to privacy and International Association Jazz Educators, he was in charge will not sell or otherwise distribute this information to any third party.. of adjudications for the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival. Among the countless venues at which he performed were Carnegie Hall, Birdland, the Newport Jazz Festival, Grande Parade du Jazz, St. Petersburg, Moscow, and the What’s happening on January 9? Netherlands. In 2005 while vacationing, Louis suffered a massive stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed and apha- All Local 5 events are listed in the sic. Although he was never able to completely regain the calendar on the table of contents page. power of speech, he did nevertheless make progress toward regaining his ability to play the trumpet.

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