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

Volume 80 Number 3 Keynote Q3, 2017

May 15: 2017 Annual 30/50-Year Party pages 16–20 Big Board Changes Home of the Pros Page 4 Local 5 Member in Cuba, pages 6–8 Semi-annual Membership Meeting Special Features in This Issue • Keep up to date on union events • Why and how to take action against • Ask questions; share suggestions gerrymandering, page 5 • Meet musicians you don’t know • Ed Zelenak visits Cuba just before the door closes to Americans, pages 6–8 Accompanied by usual refreshments • Latest DMF scholarship competition Monday, OCTOBER 16, 7 pm info and application, pages 12–13 Local 5 Hospitality Room • Complete coverage of 30/50-Year Party, pages 16–20 Keynote 3rd Quarter 2017 LIVE Links to What’s in This Issue

The Music Stand ...... 1 About eBilling Notification ...... 15 WindWords ...... 3 30/50-Year Party Coverage . . . . .16–20 Getting Your Voice Heard ...... 5 Member Newsline ...... 21 Let’s Face the Music – in Cuba . . . 6–8. Welcome, New Members ...... 22 MusiCares Musicians Dental Clinic . . . 9. Member Directory Info ...... 23 TEMPO Contributions ...... 10 DFM Referral Gigs ...... 24 Labor Day Parade Info ...... 10 Comedy Corner ...... 24 DMF $15,000 Foundation Gift . . . . . 12 Local 5 Support Line ...... 24 DMF Scholarship Info, Application . . 12–13 Executive Board Minutes ...... 25–28 Classified Advertisements ...... 12 Closing Chord ...... 29–30 AFM Pension Fund Status ...... 15 Membership Survey ...... 30

Calendar of Local 5 Events Our Advertisers Local 5 Office Closings • Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day (see you at the These fine folks helped bring you this issue parade; details on page 10) of Keynote . Your support will assure their • Monday, Oct.9: Columbus Day continued advertising . • Tuesday, Nov. 7: Election Day Bugs Beddow ...... 30 Sept. 15, Friday Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 14 Free MusiCares Dental Clinic for Musicians Johnny Rodriguez ...... 8 (see details, page 9) McKenzie Academy of Music . . . . . 10 Oct. 2, Monday WSU Music Department ...... 11 Due date for 4th quarter dues Oct. 16, Monday Closing deadline for 4th quarter Keynote materials Oct. 16, Monday Semi-annual Membership Meeting (details above) The Music Stand by George Troia, Jr. “But things change .. . Local 5 President and that’s the way it is.”

“I’d love to go back to when we played as kids, but things changed and that’s the way it is, that’s just the way it is. Things will never be the same, that’s just the way it is, aww yeah.… Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now, history is happening….” (lyrics from “Changes,” Bruce Hornsby, Tu- pac Shakur, Dion Evans; Hamilton, “The Schuyler Sisters,” Lin-Manuel Miranda).

ever thought I would be quoting lyrics from rap Nsongs, but here I go, inspired by the mainly rapped Broadway show Hamilton, which I saw this past June, thanks to bassist and TMA President Emeritus Tom Mendel. This edition will highlight some of the changes going on lo- cally, nationally and internationally. I will first update you on the state of the AFM-EPF pension that I wrote exten- sively about last quarter, review another great DFM 30/50- Year Party, comment on our DSO hosting the League of American Orchestras Conference and congratulate them on their Asian Tour, comment on the career and tribute concert of Dr. David DiChiera and lastly, say good-bye to two of our DFM Board members and welcome their re- Bassist and TMA President Emeritus Tom Mendel (left) placements. Lots of changes. made it possible for President George Troia to attend a June performance of the Broadway show Hamilton . AFM-EPF work and a dose of “In God We Trust,” like the money says. Participants of the American Federation of Musicians Em- ployers’ Pension Fund received the news in May that the 30/50-Year Party fund would remain in critical status for the next fiscal year. Another great 30/50-Year Party was held this past May 15 See the full notice on page 15. What this means is that at the Club Venetian! A big thank-you to all who came, nothing will change for the immediate future. Some of the contributed, received awards and shared memories. This positive factors I referred to in last quarter’s column came party changes from year to year, with members achieving through to contribute to the higher income – additional new goals of 30, 50, 60, 70 and 75 years of membership earnings from the payments from the newly negotiated in our Local. It is always such an honor to present these Sound Recording Agreement, higher pay-in from working awards and I feel so lucky to be able to do this. It gives me members, and higher investment earnings all helped. Some a moment to also reflect on those who are no longer with of the predictions feared, pointing toward insolvency, are us since just one short year ago – “that’s just the way it is.”. still a reality but as mentioned, we need to have faith in our continued on page 2 Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 1 The Music Stand, continued from page 1

Keynote DSO DFM Board member and Fisher The- Editor Lots of news from our Detroit Sym- atre Negotiating Committee, mem- George Troia, Jr . phony Orchestra! Not only did they ber Alan Ayoub from the Fisher and Managing Editor just finish another season of incred- Detroit Opera House Negotiating Susan Barna Ayoub ible concerts and negotiate a new Committees, as well myself. Graphic Designer CBA eight months ahead of expi- We found the sessions to be very Virginia L . Hunt ration, they also hosted the Annual informative, and we had a chance to Produced via interact with attendees from as far Adobe Acrobat Pro Conference of the League of Ameri- away as Singapore and Australia and Published by can Orchestras. The Conference was Detroit Federation of Musicians primarily held at the Westin Renais- as close as Windsor, Ontario. Other Local 5, sance Center with a concert and af- actual League sessions included panels American Federation of Musicians ter-gala held at the Max M. & Marjo- with DSO musicians Haden McKay, Keynote Ad Rates rie S. Fisher Music Center. It was very Sharon Sparrow, Steve Molina, Jer- Full page $225 .00 impressive to have Local 5 musicians emy Epps, Scott Strong and Shan- 2/3 page $155 .00 non Orme. ICSOM representatives 1/2 page $120 .00 involved in the many different aspects included President Meredith Snow, 1/3 page $80 .00 of the Conference. Secretary Laura Ross, board mem- 1/4 page $60 .00 A three-day pre-conference semi- 1/6 page $40 .00 nar was presented by the Federal ber Paul Austin and ICSOM/DSO 1/8 page $30 .00 Mediation and Conciliation Servic- attorney Kevin Case. Other Local 5 25% discount to members es, with several Local 5 negotiating members I encountered were DSO All ads must be committee members in attendance, historian Paul Ganson, and support- union compliant. including Laura Larson from the ers Larry Huntington and Eric Lund­ Call for rate card and full details . Michigan Opera Theatre Orches- quist. Materials deadlines: January 15, tra Committee, Michael McGillivray Nan Washburn of the Michigan April 15, July 15, October 15 from the Community Orchestra Ne- Philharmonic gave a very informative LOCAL 5 Committees gotiating Committee, Paul Onachuk, continued on page 4 DSO Orchestra Committee: Robert Stiles (chair), Joseph Becker, (L-r): ICSOM representatives Paul Austin and Secretary Monica Fosnaugh (ICSOM), Bryan Laura Ross with DSO Historian Paul Ganson at the Annual Kennedy, Sharon Sparrow, Kenneth Conference of the League of American Orchestras. Thompkins Development Committee: George Troia, Susan Barna Ayoub, Alonza McKenzie, Patrick Zelenak Scale Committee: George Troia, Alan Ayoub, Susan Barna Ayoub, Alonza McKenzie ≥

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 2 always a great event. And, we are grate- ful to Local 5 member Ray Riggs for AFM Local 5 his wonderful photos. Enjoy! by Susan “Home of the Pros” Barna Ayoub, A Foundation Gift for DMF Local 5 President Here is an especially important item George Troia, Jr ., ext . 1 Secretary- pres@detroitmusicians .net Treasurer for me: I am humbled and extremely Vice President grateful to my sister, Mary Ivers. In Douglas Cornelsen dcl2dso@sbcglobal .net her role as trustee of a foundation, she Secretary-Treasurer o happy to be speaking with you, chose to a make a $15,000 donation to Susan Barna Ayoub, ext . 3 Sagain!!! As usual, this issue of the the Detroit Musicians Fund from the sec-tres@detroitmusicians .net Executive Board Keynote is full of interesting items. foundation. As you will see on page 12, Ralphe Armstrong Where to start? the DMF will use the money to bol- Robert Lymperis Lynne Marie Mangan ster its scholarship efforts. Please look Alonza McKenzie DSO on the Road in Asia at the information carefully to be able Patrick Zelenak As of this writing, the members of to take advantage of this opportunity. A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Michael McGowan the Detroit Symphony are on tour in David Horger – Alternate Asia. They will have just left Japan and Marching for the Cause President Emeritus be entering China, and, by the time, The Labor Day Parade is just around Gordon Stump DME Referral Agent you get this, they will have returned. the corner. The usual basics about the Mary Johnstone, ext . 4 Thanks for being ambassadors on be- parade are on page 10. However, since pros@detroitmusicians .net mary@detroitmusicians .net half of ALL of us. we do not have all the info, we plan Membership Administration to put out an email blast with all final Membership, ext . 0 New Faces in the Boardroom details as we get closer to Labor Day. local5@detroitmusicians .net Local 5 Agent You will notice that there are some If you have not given us an email ad- Ralphe Armstrong changing faces on Local 5’s Executive dress and wish to participate, please LA3501@aol .com Address & Telephone Board. Both David Denniston and call the Local 5 office for info. 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 Paul Onachuk stepped down. They Southfield, Michigan 48075 248 .569 .5400 have both been very active Board MusiCares Free Dental Clinic Fax Number Members, and there is no doubt that Finally, we look forward to having a General Office: 248.569.4716 they will be missed. Having said that, reappearance of our free Dental Clin- Website www .detroitmusicians .net we have two exciting new faces – ic for professional musicians, funded Hours Alonza McKenzie and Ralphe Arm- by MusiCares – the humanitarian ex- Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm strong. As active and involved mem- tension of the Recording Academy Holiday Closings New Year’s Day, M .L . King Day, bers, they are great candidates to fill (which presents the Grammy Awards). Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, the empty seats on the board, through This year’s clinic takes place on Fri- Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, day, September 15, in our Southfield Columbus Day, Election Day, the end of this term. We welcome Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, them and look forward to getting offices. Details on how to participate Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, down to work! are on page 9. Do take advantage of New Year’s Eve All views and opinions expressed in this, and share the information with Keynote articles by non-elected mem- 30/50-Year Party Pix your non-Local 5 musical colleagues bers are those of the authors them- selves and do not necessarily reflect As usual in the annual 3rd Quarter and nudge your Local 5 friends. We the opinions or policy of the Keynote are proud to be a resource for the en- staff or the Board of Directors of the issue of the Keynote, we have photos Detroit Federation of Musicians . from the 2017 30/50-Year Party. It’s tire music community….sba!! Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 3 The Music Stand, continued from page 2 presentation sponsored by the Women’s Philharmonic Ad- vocacy Society. Also in attendance was Dearborn Symphony Orchestra conductor and Local 5 member Kypros Markou. The Conference was officially entitled “Detroit Rising/ Transformation in American Orchestras,” and celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Organization. Many of us found ourselves sharing our goals of excel- lent symphony orchestras and our love for music. With this behind them, the DSO embarked on their Asia tour, performing 11 concerts in Japan and China, sporting new Shinola watches on their wrists as going- away presents from a grateful sponsor. Congratulations on a successful tour!

Dr. David DiChiera The Detroit Sound Conservancy, led by Local 5 member A grand salute to David DiChiera was presented at the Carleton Gohlz, advocated with the State of Michigan for Detroit Opera House on May 19. The opera impresario this new United Sound Systems historical designation mark- was celebrated by an incredible cast of talented performers, er at 5840 Second Avenue in Detroit . Local 5 President including many of the talents that have graced the stage in George Troia is pictured here at the dedication ceremony . Many thanks, Carleton! MOT productions, accompanied by our MOT Orchestra under the direction of Stephen Lord and Suzanne Acton him well and continued recovery from his recent illness. Mallare. (See photo on page 26.) In attendance in the packed house were people from all In Dave’s place, the Board voted to offer the remaining walks of life – state senators and representatives, local rep- term to former DFM Board member Alonza McKenzie, resentatives, including the honorable Mayor Mike Duggan, which he agreed to fill. We are very pleased to have him. who announced that the Opera House would be renamed Welcome, Al! the David DiChiera Center for the Performing Arts at the DFM Board member Paul Onachuk informed the Board Detroit Opera House. There was much reminiscing going at the June 22, meeting that he had interviewed and been on before and after the performance. I ran into Steve the hired as House Contractor at the Fisher Theatre; thus, to be stagehand, seated a few rows behind me, and we reminisced compliant with AFM Bylaws, he resigned his seat. Again, about operas we had worked together back in the Music we’re very appreciative of his work during these past two Hall days. The evening was a very fitting tribute to an indi- terms – as well as serving on multiple committees – and vidual who has given so much to our region and the world wish him well in his new position. (See photo on page 28.) of opera in general. Bravo! The DFM again voted to seat DFM representative and member Ralphe Armstrong, who was sworn in at the July DFM Board Members meeting. Welcome, Ralphe! DFM Board member David Denniston resigned from I will use this time to remind our members to look for the Board, effective April 28, citing personal reasons. We the 2018 first quarter edition of the Keynote, where we will thanked him for serving nearly two terms and for the ex- provide information for our next election cycle. As I have tra work he took on during this time. We are very pleased been describing in this column, change is inevitable, “that’s he has agreed to stay on as webmaster and as a committee just the way it is.” Making that change a good experience member for the upcoming theatre negotiations. We wish is up to us! Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 4 Getting Your Voice – All of It – Heard in Lansing and Washington, DC Christa Grix – Harpist and Member of Local 5

s loyal Michiganders, we strive to be the best. We choose their politicians, instead of the other way around, so Awant the best economy. The best schools. The best that Michigan votes count and that Michiganders’ voices future for our state and for our children. However, there are heard. are some things that we don’t want to be the best at (hint: Most of us in Local 5 live in highly gerrymandered dis- gerrymandering is one of them). Accord- tricts, diluting the power of our voice ing to Bridge magazine, Michigan is in both Lansing and Washing- one of the best states in the nation ton. As a fellow Local 5 mem- at gerrymandering – and that isn’t ber and an active leader of the something to be proud of. Voters Not Politicians peti- Gerrymandering, or partisan redistrict- tion drive, I ask you to please join ing, happens when politicians manipulate me in this effort to reform partisan politics voting maps for their advantage. Rigging in Michigan by doing the following: districts using advanced computer software allows politicians the ability to handpick Action Steps their voters to give them the advantage Get educated: Learn more about gerryman- to get re-elected in future elections. Ger- dering and how you can defeat it! Stay up to date on rymandering leads to uncompetitive elec- campaign events, educational and informative news tions and politicians who pay more atten- by signing up for the Voters Not Politicians newslet- tion to their donors and lobbyists than their constituents. ter here. Volunteer: Help us spread the word and gather peti- The Solution tion signatures! We are recruiting a field team of petition Instead of entrusting the drawing of our voting districts circulators that will help us spread the word and collect in Michigan to politicians who ultimately stand to benefit signatures this summer. If you are interested in being a part from their decisions, Voters Not Politicians, a grassroots, of this vital part of the process, please click here. citizen-led ballot committee, proposes an Independent Donate: The politicians and special interests that ben- Citizens Redistricting Commission of registered Michigan efit from the current system will spend millions defend- voters to draw voting districts using guidelines that ensure ing and protecting their unfair advantage. We have to fight fairness to all. They believe that the voters of Michigan – back, and that will include advertising and putting together not politicians – should be entrusted with this critical task. hundreds of local events across Michigan to educate voters In July, Voters Not Politicians launched the monu- on their rights. Donate to Voters Not Politicians here. mental effort of collecting 315,654 petition signatures in Connect: Like us on Facebook and Twitter and sign Michigan to amend the state constitution to have this in- up for updates! dependent, nonpartisan commission, composed of Repub- It is easy to become disenchanted and frustrated by the licans, Democrats and Independents, draw district lines in current state of our political system, particularly here in Michigan in a fair and transparent manner. Michigan. But I sincerely believe that this petition effort This proposal takes redistricting out of the backroom by Voters Not Politicians is our best means of creating and ends the conflict of interest that festers when politi- positive change in our state. Please join me in this effort, cians have the power to choose their voters. The Indepen- and of course, if you have any questions about the petition dent Citizens Redistricting Commission will ensure voters drive, feel free to contact me ([email protected]). Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 5 Don’t Stop the Carnival. Let’s Face the Music – and Dance Ed Zelenak and Jessica Strachan

—Havana inner for two: $5.00. Cigarettes: 85 cents Da pack. Beer for a buck. Daiquiri or Mo- jito: $2.50. Sounds of “Guantanamera” filling the cobblestone streets, all packed with classic Detroit cars and Salsa dancing: free. Everyone smiles in Cuba. They sing. They dance. They have an irrepressible rhythm. Synco- pation, a beat; there’s music all day and night. To understand it – to get into it –you must go there. Traveling to Cuba has been a mesmerizing dream that became reality when former Presi- dent Obama relaxed the U.S. embargo grip on its nearest non-contiguous international neighbor. Ed Zelenak (far right) joins street musicians on his recent trip to Cuba just before the door to the island nation was closed to U S. . visitors . The opportunity for a random trip to a forbidden never-neverland finally was within reach. Hearing rumors rum, cigars and the legendary exploits of Ernest Hem- that this “Havana Spring” reflecting a U.S./Cuban détente mingway. Several people aboard appeared to be latent rein- might soon evaporate in the June Caribbean sun, we made carnations of Papa Ernest. We sat across from a well-known a leap at the opportunity to go. The reason, permitted by former Detroiter, Felix Sharpe, who was a political policy State Department regulations, was journalism. Armed with wonk for Wayne County Executive Ed McNamara and credentials from the American Federation of Musicians Governors Granholm and Snyder. He is Cuban. He owns Local 5 to write property in Havana and promotes business, cultural, tourist and photograph a and social engagement. Felix proved to be a warehouse of story about street Havana lore, giving tips on eateries, attractions, and even music in Cuba, we providing us with a driver who owned a 1950 Chevrolet took off for Ha- with a new Mercedes engine. Felix gave us the best advice vana. We hopped about our first foray: Things in Cuba are slow. Expect de- a Delta flight from lays. Expect minor disappointment with the quality of the Detroit, and with food. And expect good music, great views and the nicest no complications people you’ll ever meet. Anywhere. except the tedious Landing at José Marti International Airport in Havana reprint of the Cu- sets the perspective properly: there is no island in the Ca- ban Visa, found ribbean that looks this way. Cuba rises above the Gulf of ourselves on the Mexico in a surreal tropical haze. You clear customs, im- streets of Old Ha- migration and a routine security search quickly and it is vana a little more off to your first contact with this neighbor that President than five hours af- Trump accuses of perpetual human rights violations. That ter departure. first contact is a cacophony of cars of all makes and sizes, It’s easy to get there. The flight is pleasant. People are circa 1950. The second contact is with the Americanization brimming with excitement onboard, chatting mostly about of these vehicles. Nearly every taxi for hire had an Ameri-

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 6 Face the Music, continued from page 6 rhythm propounds the restoration and stabilization of cen- turies-old hotels, residences, museums, government offices can flag or a sketch of Ben Franklin tattooed on the back and churches. Churches? Yes. Religion is permitted promi- window. Cuba is open for business. Five minutes outside of nently in Cuba. It seems at times that there is a church on the airport, we were convinced that this was the most capi- every corner. And if not a church, then a restaurant or bar. talist of any commu- It is in front of those restaurants and bars those musicians nist country. and dancers congregate. Most come to play after finish- Cubans are ener- ing their government-funded day job, which is a world- gized by friendship wide metaphor for struggling musicians. They perform and and support. Ev- interact with the audience, both passive diners and active eryone looks for an walkers. angle to supplement The availability of free, unregulated entertainment their government- transformed Cuba’s underground economy into a major mandated monthly enterprise. Baloy Guerra, a chemist by daytime, is the lead wage. Americans singer for Legendaria Habana, a band of four or five musi- have provided much cians who perform nightly in front of La Luz restaurant of the answer. From on Calle Obispo next to the historical Papa Ernest haunt, the moment we Hotel Ambos Mundos. Baloy said that the band improves cleared the land- his lifestyle tremendously, with each musician picking up ing ritual, the sig- an extra 5-20 CUC (Cuban Convertible Pesos) per night. nificance of theThirty dollars on a good day. The band interacts with the Obama-induced reforms was reiterated hundreds of times audience like a Las Vegas showroom. Dancers merge, pass by the artists, dancers, performers, writers and wait-staff all on the streets, and put on their own show to the beat of throughout Havana. It is a nation that is color-blind and the band. “Americans are big tippers,” Baloy says. He adds service-oriented. We never felt unsafe. Never threatened. that the waiters, the bartenders and the staff all benefit from Never wary of speaking frankly with ones we met. the music and the engaged audience spilling into the street. If there was a military presence in Cuba, it wasn’t evident. If there were police, they were friendly, courteous, willing to speak and accommodate. Tourists are treated like honorary Cu- bans in Havana. And so our adventure led us to the streets, where music and dance live 24 hours a day. There is a sampling of all sorts of Cuban, Span- ish, African, Salsa, Rumba and Mam- bo music. It’s the Buena Vista Social Club for real, often supplemented with the Eagles, Nat King Cole, the Beatles and Sam Cooke. New instruments, ancient folk Musicians and restaurant personnel we spoke with implements, traditional percussion, trumpets and the classic feared the drop in tourism, days before the Trump procla- Cuban tres guitar, echo throughout the streets and alleys mation in June that restricted visitors and U.S. dollars, set- of old Havana, competing only with each other and the ting the warmed relations between two neighbors back to persistent jackhammer that carves out its own rhythm. This continued on page 8

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Face the Music, continued from page 7 the Cold War. Bands like Baloy’s treat music as the interna- tional language and it was not uncommon to find Ameri- can musicians joining their Cuban counterparts in song and performance. The aggregate spending of a couple for an evening in Old Havana, at a modest venue with music and several beverages to ward off the heat, could reach as high as $40. Best of all, it provides much more than money. It creates good will, friendship, diplomacy and a reason to come back. We left Old Havana on the cusp of the Trump Eman- cipation Declaration. There was a scent of sadness in the air with the many musician and entertainer friends we stayed at, the places where we ate, and the friends we made. had met during our short visit. Almost a feeling of passing, Cuba was a land of perpetual carnival, music and dance. We of never being this way again. And we understood it. We faced it. We loved it. know how much these average people counted on Ameri- can friendship, American presence, and American dollars. Ed Zelenak is a former radio broadcaster, local government lawyer, The universality of music creates a lifelong bond. It was bandleader and member of the American Federation of Musicians. not that we would never speak or perform together again. Local 5. Jessica Strachan is an award-winning photographer and It was that the way we did it, the military-run hotel we journalist based in Detroit.

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 8 Friday, September 15, 2017

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 9 TEMPO Contributions, 2nd Quarter, 2017

NOTE: New guidelines issued by the AFM Legisla- tive Department require that individual TEMPO con- tributions of $50 or more be written in a separate check (from your dues) made payable to AFM TEMPO.

Rebecca Hammond Paul Becker Stephen McKenzie TOTAL = $27.50 Mary Johnstone AFM is not soliciting contributions to TEMPO from any individ- ual who is not a member of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), executive or professional employee of AFM or its affiliates, or their family member living in the same household. Any contribution received from such an indi- vidual will be returned to that contributor.

It’s That Time Again: Labor Day Parade Info Date: MusiCares for Music People Monday, September 4, 2017. MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- Place: ers, composers, recording engineers and other Corner of Michigan and Trumbull . music industry professionals experiencing person- al, medical or financial emergency . As one of The Time: Recording Academy’s (GRAMMYs) two charitable Meet at 8:30 am to step off at 9 am. foundations, MusiCares reaches out to assist music Attire: professionals struggling with medical crisis, addic- Local 5 blue T-shirt, comfortable shoes; we tions issues, loss of livelihood, dental emergencies, will furnish a free cotton T if you need HIV/AIDS and other unforeseen crises . MusiCares’ assistance consists of emergency financial grants, one . and/or referral to other helping resources . The ap- Route: plication process is quick and user-friendly, and re- Michigan Ave . to UAW Ford Building spects the confidentiality and the dignity of the ap- (formerly Veterans Memorial) adjacent to plicant . For more information, contact Jennifer Leff, Hart Plaza . East Region Director, toll-free at 877-303-6962 or visit www .grammy .com/MusiCares . HART HOLLMA N

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Detroit Musicians Fund Announces Detroit Scholarship Competition Musicians Fund’s The Detroit Musicians Fund is pleased to announce the The Music reinstatement of an annual instrumental music scholar- ship award in the amount of $1,000 . “Thanks to a gener- of Giving ous gift of $15,000 that the Fund received in June, we are happy to reinstate this annual award,” explained Detroit Would you like to help support music scholarships Musicians Fund Chair Al McKenzie . “We thank our bene- or a fellow member of Local 5 who is struggling factor for funding this annual scholarship .” with an emergency situation? Members can make The Detroit Musicians Fund scholarship will be award- tax-deductible donations to the Detroit Musicians ed to a deserving instrumental music major that is study- Fund in two ways: ing full-time at a college, university or conservatory and is Monetary gifts either a Michigan resident, or a graduate from a Michigan Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters. For more high school . All interested instrumental music students information, you may contact the fund either via are welcomed and encouraged to apply . email at [email protected] or call 248- The Detroit Musicians Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 569-5400, ext. 3. corporation founded by the Detroit Federation of Musi- Contributions in 2nd Quarter cians for the purposes of assisting union musicians in dire • Foundation gift of $15,000 need and of providing scholarship assistance to college • Mrs. Anne-Marie Matchulat donated $50 as part music students . Donations to the Detroit Musicians Fund of regular ongoing donations in memory of her are tax-exempt to the extent allowable by law . late husband Local 5 member Ernie Matchulat. The application form is on page 13 . Interested instru- TOTAL = $15,050 mental music students should contact the Detroit Musi- cians Fund for more information . Application deadline is November 1, 2017, with the winner announced in De- cember 2017. Classified Ads Contact: Sue Barna Ayoub This is a free service to Local 5 members . Cost to others Treasurer, Detroit Musicians Fund offering or seeking musical products or services is 30¢ Email: [email protected] a word . Submit to Susan Barna Ayoub at Local 5 20833 Southfield Road ([email protected]). Southfield, MI 48075 For sale: Electric Piano–Yamaha P80; 2 amps – Phone: 248.569.5400 Roland KC300 and Barbetta Sona; handcart; piano & amp stands; seat & all accessories, $900.00; call Al Marco at 586-468-5141. Keynote is your newsletter, now For sale: Slingerland 7-piece drum set for $700.00 available in COLOR via email and at or best offer; call Robert Pinterich at 313-581-6976. www.detroitmusicians.net. For sale: Brand-new Brilhart Ebolin 4-star clarinet We value your input and welcome your mouthpiece, including chrome ligature and cap, $45.00; articles and ideas . Contact us at 586-991-5901. 248 .569 .5400, ext . 0 .

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 12 Detroit Federation of Musicians Local #5 of the American Federation of Musicians Detroit Musicians Fund Scholarship Application Form

Name______Date of birth______Home address______Phone______City, State and ZIP Code______Name of college you currently attend or will attend next fall:______Will the college registrar confirm that you are or will be a full-time instrumental music major student? Yes o No o If no, explain______What instrumental music major are you pursuing?______What is your major instrument?______Please list the music which you have prepared or performed within the last six months (e.g., studies, etudes, solos; you may use a separate piece of paper .)______

Please describe your educational and career goals: (You may use a separate piece of paper.)______

If you are awarded this scholarship, are you willing to perform one or two pieces at a Local 5 meeting or social function? Yes o No o Please provide the following materials: A) A short biography of your accomplishments B) A letter of acceptance from an accredited college music department C) A letter of recommendation from a music teacher, professor, principal or counselor D) A professional-quality video recording of no longer than 10 minutes that showcases your ability Please complete this form and return it with the required materials A, B, C and D of the foregoing paragraph by November 1, 2017, to: Detroit Musicians Fund Scholarship Committee Detroit Federation of Musicians 20833 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48075

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 13 Proudly Serving LOCAL 5...

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

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

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 20172014 u 1419 Higher Than Expected Investment Returns Keep AFM Pension Plan in Critical Status for Another Fiscal Year Dear Participant: At the May 16, 2017 Board of Trustees meeting, the AFM-EPF’s actuaries advised the Board that better than expected investment returns will keep the Plan in “critical” and not yet “critical and declining” status for another fiscal year. It remains likely that the Plan will become critical and declining at some point in the future, perhaps as early as the next plan year (beginning April 1, 2018). Whether the Plan will become critical On May 3, the UAW Chaplains hosted an annual UAW Na- and declining next year will depend on investment re- tional Day of Prayer event. Invited to the event were (l-r): Local 5 member Al Ayoub and officers Susan Barna Ayoub turns, contributions and other data. and George Troia . UAW Chaplains – and Local 5 support As a reminder, critical status means that, while the staff – Revs . Frankie and Willie Anderson delivered excellent Plan can pay benefits for the next 20 years, the funding keynote speeches . The Local 5 Officers were also pleased status is low enough that the law requires the Plan to to have the opportunity to meet UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles . have a rehabilitation plan (which the Plan has had in place since 2010) to improve its funding status. Since our December 2016 Letter to Participants, we Planning to be know many of you are following what’s happening so away temporarily? we wanted to share this news as quickly as we have it. WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! We also know you would appreciate more informa- tion, so look for a more thorough explanation to be enclosed along with the required notices mailed to you Please let us know, in the next month or so. because the post Visit www.afm-epf.org to learn more about the Plan office charges and what’s been happening as we monitor our status. Local 5 for Thank You, AFM-EPF returned issues of Keynote!

eBilling Important Notice WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW... Our Local 5 bylaws, directories, agreements Members who give the union their email and much more can be found on our website address will receive dues billings via eBill only (detroitmusicians.net) in the Members area. Be- cause these are all updated as soon as there are unless they opt out of eBilliing . revisions, you now have instant access to the Please contact Local 5 very latest Local 5 data out there . if you are unsure of your status or options .

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 15 Revisiting the Great 30/50-Year Party of 2017 Many thanks to the donors who lightened the 30/50-Year Party load on Local 5’s budget. We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of you angels.

Federation Sponsors ($100 and up) Stevland (Stevie Wonder) Morris Ed Zelenak* Paul Hunt Phil Grameno Velma Jones John Trudell* Bob Lymperis Mickey Atkins Al McKenzie Bugs Beddow Glenn Moon Doug Cornelsen Chris Nordman Ray Duk George Troia

Norka & Phil Grameno Al and Sue Ayoub (* - Not pictured)

Mickey Atkins & family: Michael and Retta

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Bob & June Lymperis George Troia Velma Jones Doug Cornelsen

Al and Sue Ayoub Paul Hunt Al McKenzie

Partnership Sponsors ($75–$99) Ray Duk Glenn Moon Sam & Peggy Tundo (Peggy not pictured)

Sam Tundo Bugs Beddow Chris Nordman All 30/50-Year Party photos by Local 5’s Ray Riggs . KeynoteKeynote u u 3rd Quarter 2017 u u 17 17 Friendship Sponsors ($50–$74) Charles Boles, Linda Borushko, Marcy Chanteaux, Keith Claeys, Ron English, Laura Larson, Gary Leach, Bill Robertson, Ted Smith, Wallace “Woody” Wood, Pat Zelenak

• LLOCALOCAL 55 HONORHONOR ROROLLLL • New 30/50 (and More) Members 30-Year Members Charley Lea Derek Francis Alan Ayoub Michelle May Guido Fucinari Jr Michael Benoit Michael McGillivray William Grasty Luther Bird Alexander Mishnaevski James McKee Jonathan Boyd Susan Mutter Theodore Smith Nancy Chaklos Lawrence Pydyn George Stepulla Frederick Di Censo Kent Rogers Joseph Striplin Brandon Cooper Ronald Strnad 70-Year Members Patricia Fisher James Van Valkenburg Andrew Amato Dennis Garcia Kevin Welling Fredrick Boldt Jr Andrew Gibson Cheryl Zetterholm Joseph Buono Randall Hawes Jeffery Zook Robert Finzel Velma Jones Silven Koltyk Keith Kaminski 50-Year Members 75-Year Members Mark Kieme William Allport Ernest Davis Daniel Kolton Carole Crosby Robert Doering Jack Kotter Norman Fickett Henry Kress

Ray Riggs was our photographer. See all his party photos at: http://www.rayriggsphotography.com/Galleries/DFM2017 70-Year Members in attendance

Andrew Amato Joseph Buono Robert Finzel

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2017 Party Pix

Buddy Budson

Buddy Budson Y RIGGS Y RA

Bryan Kennedy & David Everson Wendell West & guests Y PHOTOS B PART KeynoteKeynote u u 3rd Quarter 2017 u u 19 19 Standing: Sam Tundo, Dan Maslanka, Jerry McKenzie, Paul Hunt, Norm Fickett; seated: Lynne Marie Mangan, Keith Claeys, John Dorsey, Kenneth Murphy

2017 Bonus Party Pix

William Austin, Jr., & William Austin Mike McGillivray & Catherine Sherwin

Jeff Trudell, David Taylor & Theodore Smith Chris & Robert Welch

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The 15th annual Percussionists and Drummers picnic was held on July 10. Scheduled every year on the first Monday after the 4th of July at Lake St. Clair Metropark, this event welcomes all percussionists and drummers. Pictured in back row, left to right: Tom Schneller, Paul Hunt, Jason Cassell, Sam Tundo, Larry Fratangelo, Jerry McKenzie, Steve Kegler, Keith Claeys, John Dorsey, Norm Fickett, Ray Riggs; center row: Ari Rosenberg-Hajek, Jeff Trudell, Dan Maslanka, Jason Ihnat, Dave Taylor; front: Bob Pangborn.

Local 5 member Leonard Bizon, Sr., submitted a Mem- jazz artist in Detroit and for his James Tatum Foundation bership Survey about himself and would like you to know for the Arts, founded in 1987. As we know, the founda- that he was a drummer for 2 years for Willy Tyler & Les- tion is dedicated to providing artistically talented Michigan ter, backed up the Royal Jokers at 9 Mile & Gratiot and youth important developmental opportunities and scholar- worked with Buddy Lamps & the Lamp Sisters at Phelps ships. Since its opening, more than 565 students have been Lounge – a landmark nightclub in Detroit’s soul music given scholarships by the foundation, an amount in excess scene. He is looking for work in clubs and for weddings. of $373,000. “My goal is to bring culture to the commu- Like to contact him? You can reach him at 313.551.3371 nity,” said Tatum. “I consider all of you my family.” or at [email protected].

Local 5 member James Tatum returned to his hometown We want to hear your news, too. of Mineola, TX, in July to be honored as the Grand Mar- shall of the Mineola McFarland School Reunion Parade. Simply contact Sue Barna Ayoub. At the end of a reception held for him by the Mineola You don’t have to write a thing, but Historical Museum and Mineola Memorial Library, Mayor anything you do write would Kevin White presented him with a plaque naming July 6 be gratefully appreciated. James Tatum Day. Tatum was honored for his career as a contemporary

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 21 Welcome, New Members

Benson, Clarisse Duncan, Roma 304 E Harry Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030 5800 Saint Johns Ave, Edina, MN 55424-1820 352-226-2750 (952) 946-6004 clarisseb14@gmail .com romald@gmail com. Bassoon, contrabassoon Flute, piccolo Bian, John Ms Duncan plays with the Minneapolis Symphony and 1715 Broadview Ln #210, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 subs with the DSO. 651-226-4273 Jones, Derron jbian .violin@gmail .com 15373 Fielding, Detroit, MI 48223 Violin 313-208-2674 Mr Bian is seeking violin orchestral and teaching work derronjones2009@comcast net. Cappel, Tristan Bass Guitar/Electric Bass 43820 Pinot Noir Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Mr Jones is a member of Detroit’s Own In the Pocket Band. 586-713-9435 Lee, Keun-A tristanhcappel@gmail .com 702 Hollywood Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Clarinet, flute, saxophone 646 284 7261 Mr Cappel plays all saxophones, flutes and clarinets profes- leeka66@gmail .com sionally and is currently finishing a jazz saxophone degree Piano at the University of Michigan. Classically trained on flute Ms Lee is an experienced keyboard player in major or- for 5 years, he is a composer who has released an album, chestras such as the MET, New York Philharmonic and recorded it and mixed it himself. He is seeking pit work, Detroit Symphony. She is seeking work coaching singers, big band, jazz, teaching, pop and R&B, studio work and playing keyboard in the orchestra and working and playing road gigs. He teaches the saxophone and flute. rehearsals at the opera house. She also teaches piano. Chang, Sunmi Lim, Sujin 2459 Nottingham Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 806 S. Automall Rd. #7, Bloomington, IN 47401 203-606-3771 812-369-9037 sunmichang@gmail .com sujinn90@gmail .com Violin, viola Violin Ms Chang recently resigned from the St Paul Chamber Ms Lim is a new member of the Detroit Symphony violins. Orchestra and is a sub with the Detroit Symphony Or- Nix, Amanda chestra. She is seeking orchestral work, chamber music, 45 Lodewyck St, Mt Clemens, MI 48043 solo and teaching. She teaches the violin. 941-284-0644 [email protected] Crosmer, Dr Jeremy Violin 818 Barton Dr ., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 501-269-1001 Ms Nix is excited to live her dreams and work in a job that crosmerj@umich .edu she is passionate about. She is seeking orchestral, theatrical Cello, violin, piano and opera work. She also teaches the violin. Dr Crosmer is a new member of the Detroit Symphony Price, Jonathan Orchestra cello section. 320 John M Ave, Clawson, MI 48017 Dunbar, Derek 248-765-9517 13660 Manhattan St, Oak Park, MI 48237 JiPViolins@gmail .com 760-401-1747 Violin, mandolin, guitar, pedal steel guitar derekpdunbar@gmail .com Mr Price repairs violins, violas and cellos as an occupation. Tuba, bass trombone He is known mainly for backing up singers/songwriters in the traditional/roots/American genre.

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 22 Local 5 Address/Phone Number/Email Changes (4/24/17–7/20/17) Allport, William Daunter, Ernest Kaercher, Christopher Reeves, Brandon 8300 Cadillac Ave, 1808 Euclid 1199 S Sheldon, B-11 8489 Sarah Lane Warren, MI 48089 Lincoln Park, MI 48146 Plymouth, MI 48170 Grosse Ile, MI 48138 586-218-7347 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Aneiros, Ronald 321-269-1777 Kotter, Jack Riojas, José 35700 Hunter Drive #306 Di Censo, Frederick 45505 Essex Dr PO Box 1395 Westland, MI 48185 4259 Jonathon Macomb Twp, MI 48044 Lincoln Park, MI 48146 734-453-0108 Dearborn, MI 48126 [email protected] Rizzo, Frank Barkakati, Emily [email protected] 586-991-5901/248-709-0446 30903 Rose Street 2201 Pennsylvania Ave, Apt 409 313-582-7518/313-317-1368 Kress, Henry New Baltimore, MI 48047- Philadelphia, PA 19130 Fagen, Kevin 2501 North 22nd St 2435 [email protected] PO Box 1831 Rogers, AR 72756 Smith, Jackson 240-252-0537 Royal Oak, MI 48068 Marco, Alfred 526 Hendrie Boulevard Biggs, Rayse [email protected] 29358 Burwick St Royal Oak, MI 48067-2474 2722 Halyard Ct, Franchi, Stephen Harrison Twp, MI 48045 [email protected] Lansing, MI 48911 2876 Byron Road Merkerson, Charlotte 313-658-0022 [email protected] Howell, MI 48843 13411 Pineview Way, #107 Stann, Gerald Bizon Sr., Leonard 517-546-8935 Southgate, MI 48195 700 Napa Valley Drive 18810 Midway Frobe, James [email protected] Milford, MI 48371 Allen Park, MI 48101 4163 96th Terrace N 313-433-0174 248-529 6581 [email protected] Mainlands Unit #2 Moultrup, Mark Suttle, Clark 313-551-3371 Pinellas Park, FL 33782 11855 3rd St. E #206 2588 Maple Forest Court Boldt Jr, Fredrick [email protected] Treasure Island, FL 33706 Wixom, MI 48393 10622 Cliff Lakes Road 727-498-6107 [email protected] [email protected] Las Vegas, NV 89179 Hartwick, John O’Connell, Sean 800-348-8749 Buczkowski, Arthur 1047 Rosewood St., 24802 Christian Drive Valle, Jay 3434 South Blvd West #102 Ferndale, MI 48220-1926 Brownstown Township, MI 48134 22 Kreger Dr Rochester Hills, MI 48309 [email protected] [email protected] Wyandotte, MI 48192 248-259-5873 [email protected] Qyteti, Hektor [email protected] 248-829-1138 Hill (Mulvihill), Daniel 19971 Old Brook Ln 734-624-2905 Cannon, Margaret 18624 Renwick Macomb, MI 48044 Wisnoski, Chester P.O. Box 38 Livonia, MI 48152 [email protected] 8310 Fox Bay Drive Carp Lake, MI 49718 James, Curtis 586-961-6504 White Lake, MI 48386 231-537-4673 27451 Dover Ave [email protected] Livonia, MI 48150 248-698-2591 [email protected] 734-421-6900 DON’T GO MISSING Want to know what’s going on? Want gigs? Want to keep in touch?

Resigned Members (4/24/17–7/20/17) When you move, get a new phone Dempsey, Lydia number or email address, let us know.

Reinstated Members (4/24/17–7/20/17) Fratangelo, Lawrence Strnad, Ronald HOW TO STAY IN GOOD STANDING Hunter, Steven Suhy, Anthony Jones, Joshua Tang, Zhihua To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your mem- Lucas-Celebi, Leah Vernon, Keith bership dues no later than the first month of each quarter . Your next payment is due by Monday, Octo- Expelled Members (4/24/17–7/20/17) ber 2. On Wednesday, November 1, all members Brown, Wade Matthews, Jacob who have not paid their dues will be suspended . Jackson, Jillian Smith, Sean Jones, Shane

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 23 Detroit Musicians Entertainment Local 5 Support Line Referral Gigs – 2nd Quarter, 2017 The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musicians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements.The groups and Date Leader Players City individual players likewise comply with the Local 5 policy by filing contracts, steward reports and work dues. Please support all of 4/7 Cliff Erickson 1 Denton, TX them in return. 4/10 José Riojas 1 Southfield CLUBS/SINGLE ENGAGEMENTS/FESTIVALS 4/23 Timothy Michling 1 Troy bugs Beddow & the GooD STuFF: 4/27 Stefan Kukurugya 1 Southfield reverbnation.com/bugsbeddowband 4/29 Hector Qyteti 3 Detroit Aug. 4: O’Mara’s, Berkley, 9 pm–midnight; 248.399.6750 5/2 José Riojas 1 Rochester Hills Aug. 11: The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., 5/5 José Riojas 1 Southfield 5:30–8:30 pm; 586.226.0330 5/15 Robert (Buddy) Budson 1 Madison Heights Aug. 16: Big Fish, Dearborn, 6–9 pm; 313.336.6350 Sept. 22: Farmington Harvest Moon Celebration, 5/28 Cliff Erickson 1 Kimball Riley Park, 7 pm; 248.473.7276 6/11 Ron Kischuk 6 Dearborn Heights Sept. 23: Stray Cat Lounge, Clinton Twp., 9:30 pm; 586.741.8544 Nov. 10: Stray Cat Lounge, Clinton Twp., 9:30 pm; 586.741.8544 — Comedy Corner — Sept. 1–4: Detroit Jazz Festival, downtown Detroit; 855.JAZZDET; detroit jazzfest.com A senior citizen was clearing out OPERA AND his attic when he came upon an old THEATER PERFORMANCES painting and a violin . Thinking they Oct. 14–22: Michigan Opera Theatre, Rigoletto; might be valuable, he took them to the auction house to be valued . 313.237.SING [7464]; michiganopera.org Oct. 17–29: Fisher Theatre, Love Never Dies; After studying them, the appraiser 800.982.2787; broadwayindetroit.com explained, “Mr . Cooper, I have good Oct. 28–29: Michigan Opera Theatre, Ballet Hispanico; news and I have bad news .” 313.237.SING [7464]; michiganopera.org “What’s the good news?” the senior ORCHESTRAL & OTHER asked . “The good news is that you have a Stradivarius and CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES a Picasso,” replied the appraiser . Sept. 8: CutTime Simfonica, “Detroit ’67: Lift Every “Fantastic! What’s the bad news?” “Well, sir, the bad news Voice,” featuring Eliot Heaton, violin; DIA’s is that Stradivarius was a very bad painter, and Picasso was Friday Nights; 313.680.8104; cuttime.com no good with violins .” Sept. 22: Detroit Chamber Winds, “Sonatas, Songs & Spirituals,” Local 5 members Kenneth I wrote a song, but being a guitar player, I can’t read music, Thompkins, trombone, and Zhihua Yang, piano; so I don’t know what it was . 248.559.2095; detroitchamberwinds.org But every once in a while I’ll be listening to the radio and I Sept. 30: Michigan Philharmonic, “A Bit of say, “I think I might have written that .” Beethoven and Blue Jeans,” featuring Local 5 member Joseph Deller, violin; 734.451.2112; Q.: What happens to old hippies? michiganphil.org A.: They usually end up in the Old Age of Aquarius Home. Oct. 14: Livonia Symphony, “From the MET to Hi, I’m your brain . Do you hate this song ? Yes? Well, I Broadway”; 734.421.1111; livoniasymphony.org don’t care, because I’ve memorized it and we’ll be singing Oct. 20–21: Detroit Symphony, “Harold in Italy, Etc.,” it all day . featuring Wei Yu, cello; 313.576.5111; dso.org Nov. 17: Dearborn Symphony, “Musical Explorations,” Our “Comedy Corner” editor is Joe Podorsek . featuring Local 5 members Kimberly Kaloya- If you have a comedy item you would like to submit for nides Kennedy, violin; Wei Yu, cello; Keuna Lee, consideration, please email Joe at basso@aol .com . piano; 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org

Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 24 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 4/28/17

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to He said that the performance was excellent in every way. order at 11:04 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well Community Orchestra managements have been notified and have as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan acknowledged the negotiation. There are 192 musicians that play un- Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- der this agreement and have been surveyed to provide a basis for our bers David Denniston, Robert Lymperis, Lynne Marie Mangan, Paul proposals for this negotiation. The DFM Committee met on March 28 Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. and is in the process of drafting proposals. A meeting with management On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve is being planned. the agenda, it was approved unanimously. President Troia attended the Preview Luncheon for the 38th Annual On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve Detroit Jazz Festival at the Detroit Athletic Club on Wednesday, April the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. 19. As the Artist in Residence, Wayne Shorter was there and was part The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Mon- of the presentation which will bring many luminaries from the world day, May 22 at 11:00 am. [Meeting date was subsequently changed to of jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Regina Carter, and many more. It Tuesday, May 30.] was noted that 25 percent of the attendees will be visitors from out of President Troia gave the following report: town. The Jazz Festival will also present a tribute to Detroit’s George President Troia filed a grievance against Nederlander LLC on Mon- ‘Sax’ Bension. day, February 27, regarding a one-day show entitled, Rocktopia, which Tenants of Local 5 Headquarters, NABET of CWA, are having a is carrying an orchestra on its Michigan dates, but is using local musi- difficult negotiation at WDIV Channel 4. They are holding a rally on cians in some other AFM markets. The grievance was settled on Friday, Monday May 1, 9:00 am, at 550 West Lafayette. President Troia stated March 10, when the producers agreed to hire some of our musicians that they would appreciate Local 5’s support. under the supervision of the house contractor. Update: The show took The roof replacement project is nearing completion. To review, the place at the Fisher on Wednesday, April 12. Our musicians were paid roof was torn off from the March 8 windstorm. The local’s property but did not perform. insurance covered the replacement, which they estimated at $88,000, Board member Paul Onachuk acted as a business rep and reported less our $500 deducible. The work was overseen by Belfor Property that it appeared none of our members comprised the touring troupe, Restoration, who subcontracted it primarily to A & Z Roofing. Their which looked like college students. As it turned out, one of the local’s service was very professional and of good quality. Special thanks to all somewhat new members was in the touring contingent. He will be who helped with this project, notably, Sue and Al Ayoub, and Reverend contacted. Mr Onachuk also reported the attendance for the show was Anderson. very poor. President Troia attended the March 19th concert presented by A rehearsal was held on March 1, 2017, at the Music Hall to read member James Tatum, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the several new arrangements for Aretha Franklin’s show. Local 5 member James Tatum Foundation for the Arts Inc. It was a wonderful presenta- Kenneth Robinson contracted 13 musicians for the rehearsal, which tion of the upcoming talent that the Foundation supports. ended with a demo recording session of two of the new arrangements. Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna Ayoub and President Troia were After several weeks and many phone calls to Aretha Franklin and her guests on Kim Mandley’s Union Member’s Radio program on Sunday, sister Ceretha Coleman, there was still no payment for the work. Presi- March 26. The podcast can be found on Local 5’s Facebook page and dent Troia contacted Local 5 attorney, Mami Kato, who contacted Ms. on WDTK’s page as well. Franklin’s attorney, David Bennett. Ms. Franklin called the union and President Troia attended the visitation for the mother of Local 5 explained that she was not properly informed of the billing and then members Karen Nixon Lane, Bill Lane and Arlene Nixon Peters. Their asked to pay for the entire group including her rhythm section. Ken mother passed away just shy of her 100th birthday. He also noted the Robinson filed an LS-1 and B-5 contracts, and paid the musicians. passing of Local 5 member Phil Dikeman, who played with the De- Thank you to all who attended the March 20th membership troit Symphony for 20 years. He was currently teaching and playing in meeting. There was a quorum of 35 members that voted to adopt an Nashville. Amended Resolution 1, Resolution 2, and the Price List. President On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to ap- Troia expressed the belief that the three changes will help the union prove the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. going forward. Sec/Treas Ayoub handed around her phone with photos taken by Al The DSO Negotiating Committee met on Thursday, March 23, to Ayoub of the almost-completed new roof atop Local 5 Headquarters. proofread corrections for the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, Mr Denniston inquired about a recommended maintenance schedule which is now in the hands of Management. for the new roof. Recommendations will be requested. The MOT Orchestra Committee met with David Osborne on Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- April 4th to express their concern over the process being used to screen bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr candidates for auditions. Half of the applicants were turned away from Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to receive the financial reports, the principal bassoon and trombone auditions. they were received unanimously. The applications were screened by acting Music Director/Conduc- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr tor Stephen Lord. The Orchestra Committee would like to see the Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve the reports, they were Audition Committee play a greater role in screening the applications. approved unanimously. President Troia attended the MOT’s offering of Puccini’s Funiculla de Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge West the following evening and enjoyed the performance very much. Executive Board minutes continue on page 26

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Cards reports. On motion by Mr Onachuk seconded by Ms Mangan, 12:30 pm Meeting resumed. to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. On motion by Mr Denniston, seconded by Ms Mangan, to con- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications firm the results of the e-poll regarding Mary Johnstone’s request to from Brandon Reeves and Lydia Dempsey. On motion by Ms Mangan, use the new public service scale by the referral service Detroit Musi- seconded by Mr Zelenak, to accept the applications, they were accepted cians Entertainment, under appropriate circumstances, it was approved unanimously. unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan, to endorse ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census Mike Duggan for Mayor of the City of Detroit, it was approved unani- report. mously. 12:12 pm Meeting recessed. 12:45 pm Meeting entered executive session. 12:59 pm Meeting exited executive session. Mr Denniston has announced his resignation for personal reasons from the Executive Board. President Troia presented him with a certifi- cate, recognizing his work on behalf of the union. Discussion ensued regarding the appointment of his replacement. The board considered several outstanding members of the union. Primarily as the result of his previous position on the board and his current chairmanship of the Detroit Musicians Fund, the board recommended Alonza McKenzie. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to appoint Mr McKenzie to finish out Mr Denniston’s place on Local 5’s Execu- tive Board, it was approved unanimously. In addition to resigning from the board, Mr Denniston is also re- signing from his work as Local 5’s webmaster. The officers will also begin a search for a new webmaster. President Troia passed around a thank you card from Karen Nixon Lane, thanking him for attending her mother’s visitation. President Troia also mentioned the sudden passing of trumpeter and With David Denniston leaving Local 5’s Executive Board, former Local 5 member David Kuehn. President Troia presents him with a certificate of recogni- 1:08 pm On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Ms Mangan, to tion of his various services as a Board member . adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 5/30/17 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to or- President Troia attended the Grand Salute to David DiChiera on der at 11:08 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as Friday, May 19, at what is now being called the Detroit Opera House Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna at the David DiChiera Center for the Performing Arts. It was a well- Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members Rob- attended event with many local politicians, performing artists and arts ert Lymperis, Lynne Marie Mangan, Paul Onachuk and Patrick Zelenak. community attendees – a very fitting tribute to the retiring impresario. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve The Community Orchestra Committee has a joint meeting sched- the agenda, it was approved unanimously. uled for this afternoon at 4:00 pm with the Community Orchestra 11:19 am Alonza McKenzie joined the meeting. managements. On motion by Mr Zelenak, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve Local 5 tenants, NABET of CWA, are having a difficult negotiation the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. at WDIV Channel 4. They held a rally on Monday, May 1, that Presi- The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Thurs- dent Troia attended in the wind and rain. NABET requests that Local day, June 22 at 11:00 am. 5 members not appear on programs or advertise on the station while President Troia thanked everyone for their attendance at the annual there is no contract. 30/50-Year Party. He mentioned it was a great party, as usual, and en- President Troia reported that we are awaiting final inspection of the joyed by all that attended. roof within the next few weeks. President Troia received a response to the letter sent to the new Lo- President Troia reported that Secretary-Treasurer Susan Barna cal 5 member who was traveling with the Rocktopia tour, along with the Ayoub, her husband, Al, and he attended a prayer breakfast on Thursday, corresponding payment for work dues. May 4, 2017, at the Ford/UAW Headquarters at the request of Rever- The DSO will host the League of American Orchestras Conference end Willie Anderson and his wife, Frankie, who were both guest speak- in June. President Troia plans to attend as much as possible of the pre- ers. The Local 5 representatives met Ford/UAW Vice-President Jimmy conference negotiating workshops, presented by the Federal Media- Settles. Both Andersons gave very inspirational speeches. tion and Conciliation Service and slated for June 4-6. He extended an President Troia attended a symposium at the U of M–Dearborn invitation to any members of the board that would also like to attend. Executive Board minutes continue on page 27

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Campus on May 11, 2017, entitled, “Health Care Negotiations and the prove the reports, they were approved unanimously. ACA.” He found it to be a very informative resource for our health care Moving to Unfinished Business, President Troia reported on a letter, questions for employees and employers. dated May 19, from the AFM-EPF to the members, which indicated President Troia attended Labor’s International Hall of Fame Induc- that the Pension Fund would not enter the “critical and declining” sta- tion Ceremony at the UAW-GM Center on May 18, 2017. The event tus now – a concern, about which the Trustees had notified the mem- highlighted the careers of notable labor leaders. bership, that was a possibility to happen in June 2017. The possibility President Troia attended the visitation for member Donnie O. Lew- remains that the Pension Fund could enter this status at any point in the is, who passed away on May 15, 2017, and presented his wife, Malinda, future, including as early as June 2018. with a Bible. She expressed how grateful she was to Local 5. He also At its previous meeting, Local 5’s Executive Board decided to en- reported that Sue and Al Ayoub attended the funeral service on May 25. dorse Mike Duggan in his bid for re-election to the office of Mayor The Ayoubs and President Troia also attended the memorial service of the City of Detroit. Mr Duggan asked to attend the next meeting for former DSO musician G. Philip Dikeman on Friday, May 26. It of Local 5’s board. We look forward to seeing him at our June meeting. was a beautiful service attended by many of his family, friends, and col- In New Business, Mr Onachuk reported that he attended a planning leagues. Local 5 members (and retired DSO musicians) Ervin Monroe meeting for the upcoming Metropolitan AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade, and Donald Baker performed at the service. which, going forward, will be called a “March” (as opposed to a parade). On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve Each member union is being asked to donate $1,000. The total cost to the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. the Metro AFL-CIO will be close to $50,000 – $36,000 for police of- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- ficers and $15,000 for barricades. Only this union event is charged by bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by VP the city – not Thanksgiving or Fourth of July. Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to receive the financial reports, President Troia passed around a card from former Local 5 member they were received unanimously. Virginia Catanese, in which she thanked him for the Certificate of Ap- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr preciation for her contracting work done in the Detroit area in the ’70s. Onachuk, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the reports, they were He also shared a thank you note from Ben Pruitt Sr for the sympa- approved unanimously. thy card he received from the union at the death of his father. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards President Troia also congratulated Local 5 member G Kevin Dewey reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to on the recent Silver Anniversary program presented by the Vanguard approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Voices and Brass. Mr Dewey teaches at Henry Ford Community Col- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications lege; the Vanguard Voices and Brass consistently pay work dues to Local from Michael McNeal and Walter Lewis. On motion by Ms Mangan, 5 on their performances. seconded by Mr Onachuk, to accept the applications, they were ac- President Troia also officially welcomed Mr McKenzie back to the cepted unanimously. board. President Troia and Sec/Treas Ayoub had already sworn him in Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- prior to this meeting. ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census 12:40 pm On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by VP Cornelsen, report. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to ap- to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 6/22/17

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to MOT Orchestra Committee member Laura Larson, and Community order at 11:05 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well Orchestra Negotiating Committee member Mike McGillivray. Local as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan 5’s representatives all felt that the workshops hosted by the Federal Me- Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- diation and Conciliation Services (FMCS) were very worthwhile. Pres- bers Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie, Paul Onachuk and Patrick ident Troia also attended several League sessions and was very pleased Zelenak. with the DSO and DFM involvement. On motion by Mr Onachuk, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to approve Several DSO members participated in panel discussions, including the agenda, it was approved unanimously. Sharon Sparrow, Steve Molina, Jeremy Epps, Scott Strong, and Haden On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to approve McKay. The DSO performed an opening night concert where Presi- the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. dent Troia ran into DSO and ICSOM attorney Kevin Case, ICSOM The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on President Meredith Snow, ICSOM Secretary Laura Ross, and ICSOM Wednesday, July 19 at 11:00 am. Board Member Paul Austin. President Troia gave the following report: Many other DFM members were in attendance at the conference, The DSO hosted the 72nd League of American Orchestras Confer- including Paul Ganson, Larry Huntington, Shannon Orme, Eric Lund­ ence with pre-conference sessions starting on Sunday, June 4, and end- quist and Kypros Markou. There was also a presentation by Nan Wash- ing on Thursday, June 8. President Troia attended the pre-conference burn of the Michigan Philharmonic, sponsored by the Women’s Phil- workshops on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, along with DFM Board harmonic Advocacy. The conference presented Detroit and the DSO in member Paul Onachuk, TMA Detroit Chapter President Alan Ayoub, Executive Board minutes continue on page 28

KeynoteKeynote u u 3rd Quarter 2017 u u 27 27 Executive Board Minutes, 6/22/17, continued from page 27 a positive light. Congratulations on a successful conference! report. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to Nederlander Theatre LLC was notified on June 1 of the intent to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. bargain a Successor Agreement. The Committee, consisting of Dave As there was no Unfinished Business, the meeting moved on to Denniston, Sue and Al Ayoub, Leslie Saroli and President Troia, met New Business. yesterday to discuss proposals. The president met with Alan Lichtenstein Nederlander Detroit has been searching for a new Contractor. Af- on Thursday, June 15, during which they discussed theatre issues. ter reviewing resumes and holding interviews, Executive Director Alan The Detroit Opera House, care of David Osborne, was notified on Lichtenstein announced that Local 5 member Paul Onachuk would be June 1 of the intent to negotiate a Successor Agreement. The commit- the new Contractor. Per Article 5 – Locals’ Rights and Duties, Section tee, consisting of MOT Orchestra Committee members Andrew Wu 42, of the AFM Bylaws, “No Local Officer shall serve in the position and Laura Larson, DOH Musicians Dave Denniston and Al Ayoub, and of a contractor of musicians in the musical theatre field.” Thus, Mr President Troia, is scheduled to meet next month to discuss proposals. Onachuk will step down from his position as Member of the Executive The Community Orchestra Agreement managements decided not Board, as of this meeting. He was thanked by the Board for his service to meet with the DFM committee, but to the union and wished good luck in instead met by themselves on Tuesday, his endeavors with Nederlander Detroit. May 30. They offered to reschedule for The board discussed possible candi- Tuesday, June 20, and both sides met at dates to be appointed as his successor. that time. Proposals were exchanged, and President Troia agreed to contact those discussions were had, regarding how all members whose names were mentioned could work together to overcome the to determine who was interested. After- problems faced by each organization. ward, a board epoll will be held to ap- Local 5 tenants, NABET of the Com- point the new member. munication Workers of America, still have A member of the union was con- not reached an agreement with WDIV, sidered for help as a result of hardship. Channel 4. NABET would like Local 5’s Discussion was had, and the matter will musicians not to appear on programs or be turned over to the Detroit Musicians advertise on the station while there is no Fund. contract. President Troia handed around cor- Local 5 is still awaiting final inspection respondence from the families of the of the roof by the city within the next following recently deceased members: few weeks. a thank you from the family of Don- Former Local 5 Board Member Dave nie Lewis, a thank you and directions Denniston has agreed to stay on as our to the grave plot from Leo Harrison’s webmaster and is currently working on Prior to his leaving the Executive Board to be- daughter, a thank you from the family of updates for the site. come a music contractor for Nederlander De- Phil Dikeman and a thank you from the On motion by VP Cornelsen, second- troit, Paul Onachuk is presented a certificate by widow of Alan Tedrick. President Troia ed by Mr McKenzie, to approve President President Troia acknowledging his years of ser- also handed around a thank you for the Troia’s report, it was approved unani- vice to Local 5 . 75-year certificate from Local 5 mem- mously. ber Ernest Davis. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- As part of a Good & Welfare end to the meeting, Mr McKenzie bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. After discussion reported that he was invited to some events given by local gospel musi- about the recently concluded 30/50-Year Party, Mr Zelenak suggested cians, including a major event to take place upcoming in October. He a committee might be formed to share the work load for next year’s has been asked to speak on behalf of Local 5 and touring musicians. party. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to re- 1:05 pm On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, ceive the financial reports, they were received unanimously. the meeting was adjourned. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Onachuk, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards reports. On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Onachuk, IMPORTANT REMINDER to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications Please keep your life insurance from Derek Dunbar and Clarisse Benson. On motion by Mr. Onachuk, beneficiary information up to date. seconded by Mr Zelenak, to accept the applications, they were accepted unanimously. Your heirs will love you for it. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census

KeynoteKeynote u u 3rd Quarter 2017 u u 28 28 b Closing Chord b David Fletcher passed Bring Back Summertime. away on April 28, 2017 Sylvia Stoun Mureddu died on May 25, 2017 at the at the age of 92. He was age of 96, at home and surrounded by her family. She was born on June 11, 1924 in born on July 27, 1920, in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, Cleveland, OH and af- and affiliated with Local 5 in 1951. A 66-year member, she filiated with Local 5 in played the piano. Sylvia’s career spanned 70 years of enter- 1943. A 74-year member, taining as a piano player, singer, comedienne and humorist he played the saxophone, under her stage name “Miss Saucy Sylvia.” At age 6, she clarinet and bass clarinet. began playing the piano, which she learned from the nuns He was an exceptional at Sisters of St. Joseph Academy. Sylvia eventually went on family man who always to college and graduated from the University of Toronto had a smile on his face. with a teaching degree and a master in languages. While He loved to tell stories in school, she worked at a small local radio station CFRB. Young Dave Fletcher about his playing days With a different turn or twist, Saucy might be a retired and was extremely interested in hearing others’ stories as German professor. Instead, she chose music and moved to well. David was blessed to play with some amazing mu- Cincinnati where she was hired as a staff vocalist at WLW. sicians and singers. His grandchildren can remember lis- Other staff vocalists at the time were Rosemary and Betty tening to him practice for gigs. It was extraordinary! The Clooney, and Doris Day. The Sylvia Show would be heard music community has lost a special musician. every week with guests stopping by including Ella Fitzger- Donnie Lewis died on May 15, 2017 at the age of 65. He ald and Duke Ellington. She also worked at WJR in De- was born on October 25, 1951 in St Louis, MO and affiliat- troit and WINS in New York. After moving to Newport, ed with Local 5 in 1974. A 26-year member, he played per- RI, Sylvia continued to tour the nation until she decided cussion, congas, bongos, timpani and sang. He was blessed her true love was performing for the millions of Newport’s to sing duets with his wife, Malinda. Donnie continued his visitors and especially for her friends and fans locally for music experience throughout his high school years where over 27 years. Sylvia also hosted a live music show that was he earned numerous first place awards. Upon graduation produced and directed by her husband Mike on local radio from Lincoln Sr High School in 1971, he was awarded the station WADK for 25 years. The Saucy Sylvia show show- “Most Distinguished Musician Internationally” from the cased talented musicians from all over the world, but more United States Marine Youth Foundation. He never stopped importantly provided an historical timeline that stressed teaching and helping other youths to develop their musi- the importance of music and its influence throughout cal talents. While teaching in the Yodi Program, his former the 20th century. Sylvia was the president of AFM, Local band instructor alerted him of Motown’s Eddie Kendricks’ 529 of Middletown, RI, and also held memberships in the being in town and needing a percussionist. Donnie signed Providence, RI and Detroit locals. She brought live music with Eddie. While on tour, Donnie called and Malinda to the local schools and started a summer concert series at moved to Michigan with one radio and their young son Easton’s Beach and the city’s parks, which remain popular Donald. Donnie’s musical career blossomed here. He ac- today. She was a champion for local musicians finding local companied many Motown artists, including Freda Payne, and regional work and opportunities to play with many The Dramatics, John Trudell, Teddy Harris, Rufus and national and international artists at the Newport Jazz and Chaka Kahn, the Temptations and the Miracles. He also re- Folk Festivals. She also worked in finding local musicians’ corded with these artists and toured with Eddie and Hall & roles in several major movies including True Lies, Mr. North, Oates. The father of drummer Donald Lewis, Donnie was and Amistad. Sylvia was inducted into the Newport Jazz also the musical supervisor on Jeanne Starr-Gater’s movie, continued on page 30 Keynote u 3rd Quarter 2017 u 29 Detroit Federation of Musicians Closing Chord, continued from page 29 Member Survey Hall of Fame with George Wien and Ella Fitzgerald in To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer 2002 and the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame in 2014. or teacher, you must submit your information. The easiest She has won many awards and proclamations over her way, if you don’t do a profile at detroitmusicians.net, is to lifetime. Although Sylvia is a naturalized citizen, patriotic fill out the form below and email, snail-mail or fax it in. songs always were part of her shows. She said she enjoyed Local 5 Membership Survey having the audience sing “God Bless America” with her. “I (please print) treasure the United States,” she said. “I have always felt that First/last name:______this country did everything right and helped other people Email address:______and other countries. A lot of people don’t agree with that. Website:______When we can help people, we do.” What do you want known about you as a musician? Alan Tedrick passed away on May 6, 2017 at the age of ______76. He was born on August 2, 1941 in Detroit and affili- ated with Local 5 in 1963. A 54-year member, he played ______the organ. Alan was an accomplished pianist and gigged almost to the time of his passing. He loved jazz standards ______and accompanying his wife and daughter while they sang. Alan also owned his own business, Tedrick Photo Service. ______Keith Vernon: As of the publication of this issue of Key- note, we are aware of the death of former DSO French What kinds of work might you be looking for? horn player Keith Vernon. We have no additional informa- Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q Wed- tion at this time. dings q Parties q Receptions q Other______I give private lessons on the following instruments: ______

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