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MEMORIES OF SeeJUDY Pages BAAR 16-18 TOPINKA Local 10-208 of AFM FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OFFICERS – DELEGATES 2014-2016 Gary Matts President Terryl Jares Vice-President Leo Murphy Secretary-Treasurer Gary Matts BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terryl Jares President Robert Bauchens Bob Lizik Rich Daniels Janice MacDonald Frank Donaldson Charles Schuchat B.J. Levy CONTRACT DEPARTMENT A NEW YEAR 2015 Terryl Jares – Vice-President Nancy Van Aacken As we enter 2015, I would like to remind you of • Applications must be made eight weeks A second passes. In that one instant between 11:59:59 on 12/31/2014 and ASSISTANTS TO THE the available funding for live performances throughout or more before the performance date PRESIDENT - JURISDICTIONS • All applications must be received 12:00:00 on 1/1/2015 a threshold is crossed. The old year is history; and the Terryl Jares - Vice-President through the Artstour Live Music Illinois program modern world begins a new year. Our new year begins at precisely this time Supervisor - Entire jurisdiction of the Illinois Arts Council. If you have an ensemble by May 15, 2015 on this day because most of the modern world has agreed to use the Gregorian including theaters that would like to perform in libraries, historical • Performances must take place between (Cell Phone: 312-310-4100) theaters, performing arts organizations, park districts January 1, 2015 and November 30, 2015 calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII who introduced the calendar in 1582. Dean Rolando and music festivals across the state, go to our website For more information go to the website Some cultures and religions however, recognize other days as the beginning of a Recordings, Transcriptions, Documentaries, Etc. www.cfm10208.com and download the contact www.arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs/ArtstourLiveMusic. new year. According to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, 2015 will begin (Cell Phone: 708-380-6219) information of the not-for-profit organizations. Give them If you have questions or need help, please give me a call on February 19 and in keeping with the Chinese zodiac will be the year of the DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE a call or send them an email and introduce them to your at 312-782-0063, ext. 222. goat. The Hebrew calendar starts the next year on the evening of September ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR ensemble. Arrange a date to perform and encourage I would like to wish everyone a prosperous 13, 2015, after sunset, at which time the Hebrew year 5776 begins. No matter AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS them to make an application for 50% funding by the and happy new year. where we choose to mark the end of one year and the beginning of the next, it Terryl Jares Leo Murphy Illinois Arts Council. is at this time that we take a moment to recall the past, hold loved ones near, Gary Matts give thanks for our blessings, and embrace the future. DELEGATES TO CHICAGO At this time it is appropriate to take stock of CFM matters. As of FEDERATION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL UNION COUNCIL November 30, 2014, we have 2,216 members, consisting of 1,723 Rich Daniels Gary Matts regular members and 463 life members. We have signed a lease this year Terryl Jares and will occupy our current offices through September 30, 2023. Assets in DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS the Investment Fund are valued at $3.3 million, up from $3.1 million one Rich Daniels Gary Matts year ago. Some notable events of 2014 include a first ever collective bargaining Frank Donaldson Leo Murphy agreement for the musicians of the Lake Forest Symphony and the conclusions Terryl Jares Alternates: of successful negotiations for a successor agreement for the musicians of the B.J. Levy Larry Bowen Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. EDITOR, THE INTERMEZZO In 2015, we look forward to negotiations with the employers at the Terryl Jares , , the Chicago Sinfonietta, the PRESIDENT EMERITUS Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Grant Park Orchestra and the Lyric Opera Ed Ward of Chicago among others. It will be an interesting year. VICE-PRESIDENT EMERITUS Finally, on behalf of the Officers and staff of the CFM, I wish you and Tom Beranek yours good health, happiness, fulfillment and new opportunities in 2015. SECRETARY-TREASURER EMERITUS Spencer Aloisio Leo Murphy BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMERITUS Ruth Marion Tobias

Open Daily, except HAPPY NEW YEAR Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Office Hours 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. If you have not already paid your 2015 annual Also this is the perfect time to update your contact All Phones: 312-782-0063 (24 Hrs.) membership dues, they are due by January 31, 2015. information. Not just your mailing address but your cell AFM WEB SITE: www.afm.org Regular member dues are $212.00 for the full year or number and your email address. During the course of the CFM WEB SITE: www.cfm10208.com Address all e-mail to the $111.00 for the first half. Life member dues are $112.00 year, offers, events and issues come up and we want to be Secretary/Treasurer: for the full year or $61.00 for the first half. If you did able to let you know about them. [email protected] not receive a statement for these dues, please contact our Have a joyous holiday season and a healthy, Membership Department at extension 136. Happy New Year! Cover illustration provided by Chris Nolan Creative. 2 Intermezzo January 2015 January 2015 Intermezzo 3 The Memorial Concert honoring cellist November 21-23. I’ve been there before winner from PAT MATHENY Group Marc Johnson was held on Sunday, as a member of other groups, but this percussionist PAUL WERTICO, were November 16 at St. James Cathedral is my debut as a leader. I’m looking her guest artists. In addition to terrific in Chicago. Marc toured and recorded forward to it!” guests Muriel always brings, another big for over thirty years as a member of the draw is the ticket price which includes world-renowned Vermeer Quartet, and Before heading off to Poland, though, fresh-baked treats, hot apple cider–a was a beloved figure in the Chicago there were two more concerts with real family affair. Tickets also include a music community. Every cellist in the Chicago Sinfonietta when they chance to win a Walden guitar, donated By Ruth Marion Tobias the program was a “grand-student” of presented their annual Dia de los by Tobias Music Company (no relation), Marc’s, as both SALLY GROSS and Muertos celebration, November 15 in or a free Christmas CD. ALEX REVOAL studied with him at Naperville and 17 in Chicago. NIU. Sally and Alex both performed ***** on the program alongside several other ***** Violinist STEPHANIE QUINN has HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! OOPS! area cellists, including some from the Former Chicago guitarist with followed her instinct and moved to Our best wishes for happy holidays and Well, I have misled you once again by CSO. There also was a performance by heartstrings to the past, MURIEL Asheville, North Carolina, “to explore a prosperous outlook for 2015. giving a wrong url: Please note I told the Kontras Quartet. ANDERSON played her annual opportunities here for a year or so. I you that PAT MALLINGER (See CFM homecoming date at Downers love the South–the kindness and humor HAPPY OUTLOOK MUSICIANS bio, November/December ***** Grove North High School–her alma of the people, gentleness of the climate We heard from CHRIS “HAMBONE” issue) hosts house concerts in his Violinist JAMES SANDERS happily mater. Saxophonist JEFF COFFIN, and the beauty. I travel back and forth CAMERON who sent “Greetings from Logan Square home (this is all true) announced that his group “Proyecto from DAVE MATTHEWS Band / to Chicago for gigs and so I see my Casa Hambone! I am delighted to and invites any Libre”, just 11 months after we made Flecktones and 7-time Grammy Award parents and daughter in college. I teach announce that we will be starting the and all players our debut at the Afro Caribbean private lessons on violin, piano and am New Year in style... The massively who wish to Cardinal Francis George Improvised coaching quartets and even taught a impractical, yet supremely funky participate to Music lesson on overtone singing!” ‘Spruce Goose Of Rock and Roll’ book a spot Also, there was the release of another Festival, has Jambon returns to the stage at through the holiday CD: The Cardinal’s Christmas been invited On October 19 she made her lauded Evanston’s Space on Saturday January website: www. Concert by RICH DANIEL’S City to play the solo recital debut in Asheville. Recital 3rd 2015! sidetour.com. Lights Orchestra with inspiring sacred prestigious preparations trumped five weeks of (This is the and secular Christmas selections as well Made in work playing four orchestra concerts, correct one). as CARDINAL FRANCIS GEORGE Chicago one opera and five weddings. No Go for it! reading the beautiful Christmas Gospel Festival in wonder she likes the South. according to St. Luke and special Poznan, Pat Mallinger material that reflects his growing up in Poland, Chicago and the Christmas of his youth. Muriel Anderson JUST IN TIME …… James Sanders THE LAKESIDE SINGERS “A ALSO Christmas World” was released Author of musical instruction books for the holidays. “The two-CD set GREG FISHMAN has his latest “The Chris “Hambone” Cameron includes many firsts for The Lakeside Lobster Theory” now on the market. We will once again be joined by the Singers as well as songs that have Not for saxophonists only, it will appeal Mighty Jambon Horns, so we will be become repeated favorites. Of note to musicians of any skill level no matter coming in a dozen pieces strong! This are the famous Biebl “Ave Maria” what level of experience. Multitalented show will also feature a dynamic new and the singularly beautiful “The World Greg, fine tenor saxophonist, educator, guest vocalist, SIMBRYT DORTCH, for Christmas.” The group performed composer also is an integral part in her debut performance with Jambon. throughout December at Nichols Hall, of “Two for Brazil” with partner Hello Union, Simbryt is a great young session singer Music Institute of Chicago; Metropolis PAULINHO GARCIA. and friend of the band who just sang Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Just wanted to write a quick note and express my heartfelt with STEVIE WONDER here at The Heights; Fourth Presbyterian Church, FYI thanks to the Union. I have been working on a project and the United Center in Chicago.” Chris is the 126 E. Chestnut Street (at North From The Chicago Cello Society: “The lovely Terry Jares was so helpful in guiding me through the

amazing keyboardist with the Latin jazz Michigan Avenue) Chicago and sudden passing last April of renowned whole process of contract negotiating. She was very patient group Chévere, in case you forgot.” Wentz Concert Hall, North Central cellist MARC JOHNSON sent a deep and professional, and always worked to advocate for me. College, Naperville….. and painful ripple through the music I can't thank her and the Union enough for always making sure its members are taken care of. I am proud to be a world, having lost one of its most member, and so thankful for the work they do. passionate and admired role models who left an enduring legacy through his Julie Nichols work with the Vermeer Quartet. [The Past Musical Director and Pianist society] is honored to present a concert Second City in tribute to Marc.”

4 Intermezzo January 2015 Lakeside Singers January 2015 Intermezzo 5 By Jack Zimmerman By Gwen Redmond

Katherine A. Adams Acct. #56969 (Oboe) Gina R. DiBello Acct. #56966 (Violin) H MessIAsIAEEnn is a native of Chicago and has been playing 4509 N. Dover St., Apt. 1-N TheThe MessMess WITWITH MES the Oboe for 16 years. She spent 7 years Chicago, IL 60640 of study with Bob Morgan, 3 years with 952-715-9424 Helena Dirks and 2 years with Peggy Michel. [email protected] For a couple of decades I earned misrepresentation. The work is utterly Katherine has a Bachelor’s degree in Oboe a living working for Chicago arts atonal and discordant and a great Ian K. Ding Acct. #56971 (Percussion) disappointment… performance from DePaul University, and also organizations, first Ravinia and has a Master’s degree in Orchestral Studies 4509 N. Dover St., Apt. 1-N then Lyric Opera. I handled patron I received 20 calls and letters from Roosevelt University. Katherine was a finalist in the Chicago Chicago, IL 60640 complaints at both places. My from patrons who didn’t care for fellow workers told me I was good Alban Berg and the whole Second College for the Performing Arts Concerto Competition and in the 313-622-0164 at it. I wasn’t. They only told me Viennese School. This was nothing. past, has performed with the Civic Orchestra and the Lexington [email protected] that so they wouldn’t have to deal I was at Ravinia when the CSO Philharmonic. She is now performing as Principal Oboe of the with the grumps and know-it-alls performed Messiaen’s Turanghalila Chicago Composers Orchestra. Currently an active instructor Danny Lai Acct. #56946 (Viola) themselves. Symphony, a ten-movement work, in the Chicagoland area teaching Oboe at the Chicago Youth 3130 N. Lakeshore Dr., Apt. 1811 In college, I majored in music which meant there were nine Symphony Orchestras and the People’s Music School. Katherine Chicago, IL 60657 (trombone), but it didn’t matter. places for audience members to get has five years of teaching experience and is accepting students 720-240-3633 No course of study could have up and leave (they did). prepared me for a career in The problem was that the first for private lessons. She has also worked administratively for the [email protected] answering complaints. That’s All dogs are animals with no half of the concert was Itzhak Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Since learning about the because complainers have a intellect or free will. Dogs have no Perlman playing the Tchaikovsky CFM from her mentor, Steve Squires, Katherine is looking forward Alexa K. Muhly Acct. #56979 (Cello) multitude of issues. They wore me souls and do not go to heaven.” Violin Concert. The place was to being a member. 3801 W. Cullom Ave., Apt. 1 down – like water dripping on a It’s a real letter, and my first packed with unsuspecting tonality 5414 N. Kimball, Apt. 1 Chicago, IL 60618 flat rock. inclination was to simply write lovers, who then were assaulted Chicago, IL 60625 269-568-1115 Sometimes a letter arrived on Bow-Wow in crayon across the top, with Messiaen after all those 773-971-6581 773-588-1676 my desk that had nothing to do include a giant paw print, and mail dominant-tonic cadences. 312-939-2207 [email protected] with opera, music or art. “How could you do this to me it back to the guy. Instead, I took [email protected] Dear Lyric Opera, the coward’s way out: and my family?” a female caller This opera season I saw a dog at a shrieked the day following Monica A. Reilly Acct. #52154 (Viola) Dear Sir, Turangalila. It was as if she and the Alin C. Cernaianu Acct. #56973 (Violin) 5356 N. Kenmore, Apt. 3 performance. No dogs, including the so- Lyric Opera thanks you for taking the called service dogs should be allowed time to share your thoughts with us. I’m kids showed up at the local movie 2123 W. Ainslie St., Apt. 1 Chicago, IL 60640 in the crowd at Lyric. By allowing even hoping that whatever production you theater for Frozen and were forced Chicago, IL 60625 773-882-1673 one dog in, you open the door, literally saw here, the presence of a service dog to stick around for The English 773-951-7986 773-334-6162 for anyone to bring in another as long did not diminish your enjoyment of it. Patient (That does sound horrible.) as it has one of those red collars on the [email protected] Blah, blah, blah, blah… At least once every year, I got a animal (one which is easily obtained, by letter from a romantic who wanted Gail Y. Salvatori Acct. #51316 (Violin) the way) whether or not this particular In two decades, this was my only to propose marriage on the stage of 131 Concord Ln. animal actually provides any service. doggie letter, but by the time I the Civic Opera House: Carol Stream, IL 60188 I know of people who do this just so retired my files were bursting with Mark A. Longo Acct. #56919 (Flute) 630-532-0623 they can walk around in public with an I intend to propose to the love of my missives from patrons who didn’t 1217 W. Granville Ave., Apt. 2-A [email protected] animal. Beats the heck out of me why… like any variance from 19th-century life during our visit to Chicago. Here is musical practices. Nothing got how I imagine the evening. The orchestra Chicago, IL 60660 Obviously this guy in not a tunes and a lone man in his black-tie dog lover. His letter drones on for their vitriol flowing like a three- 917-312-2943 best walks to center stage and reads a [email protected] several more paragraphs – single- hour opera by an atonalist. Lulu by short speech. He finishes by explaining spaced and written on a typewriter. Alban Berg was one such work. to the beautiful girl sitting stunned in The last page is a top-ten list of Dear Lyric Opera, her seat that a ring has been carefully Steven M. Sigurdson Acct. #56978 (Cello) why not to own a dog. I especially My current issue is with the opera Lulu. hidden on her person and then asks her 4561 Lawn Ave. like No. 9, which is somewhat While the opera was unquestionably to marry him. Western Springs, IL 60558 philosophical: “Domestic dogs are well-staged, applying the term A ring carefully hidden on 708-205-4212 “music” to Mr. Berg’s work is an animals with instincts perverted by her person? Bow-Wow! [email protected] humans over thousands of years. oversimplification verging on

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8 Intermezzo January 2015 January 2015 Intermezzo 9 ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL GERMAN AMERICAN THE KOLE FACTS ASSOCIATION ORCHESTRA LEADERS MUSICIANS CLUB Third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Regular Regular meeting at various locations every Third Wednesday of the month. Regular meeting, Washington Park Fieldhouse, third Wednesday of the month. For further meeting, Mirabell Restaurant, 3454 W. Addison, 5531 S. King Drive, Room 101, Chicago, IL 60637 information, please contact Brian Patti, Chicago, IL, 8 p.m. Send all communications to (630) 832-9222 Mr. Zenon Grodecki, 5024 N. Moody, Chicago, POLISH AMERICAN www.bandleaders.org IL 60630 (773) 774-2753 MUSICIANS CLUB Meetings held every second Wednesday of the CZECHOSLOVAK-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ITALIAN AMERICAN month, 8:00 p.m. at A.A.C. Eagles Soccer Club, MUSICIANS CLUB MUSICIANS SOCIAL CLUB 5844 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL. Send all Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of the month, Third Monday of the month. General meeting, communications to Dave Lenckos, President, 8 p.m. at VFW Post # 3868. Superossa Banquet Hall, 4242 N. Central 4548 N. Mobile, Chicago, IL 60630 8844 West Ogden, Brookfield, IL 60513 Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634, 8 p.m. Send (773) 685-5226 (708) 485-9670 all communications to John Maggio, 6916 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60635 (773) 745-0733

The Coalesce Ensemble performing at the North Park Village Nature Center. Musicians of the ensemble include Jeff Kowalkowski on piano, Elise Dalleska on violin, Sam Bradshaw on string bass and Tony Tabor on drums. (Photo credit Emma Ruano)

10 Intermezzo January 2015 January 2015 Intermezzo 11 By Nancy Van Aacken Attend an Orchestra Concert or an Opera We have many musicians performing throughout the area. Support them by attending a performance or patronizing Chicago Sinfonietta an establishment where they work. Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 3:00 PM Attend an Orchestra Concert Wentz Concert Hall or an Opera 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville Monday, January 19, 2015 at 7:30 PM Lake Forest Symphony Hopes, Confessions, Testaments Enjoy a Musical! 220 S. Michigan, Chicago Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 8:00 PM Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM Jazz on Sundays 312-284-1554 Drury Lane Theatre www.chicagosinfonietta.org James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts Chicago Horn / Bill McFarland West Side Story January 4 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM 19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake January 15th - March 15th Elgin Symphony Orchestra 847-295-2135 Hinda Hoffman (vocal) 630-530-0111 Passionate Drama www.lakeforestsymphony.org January 11 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 7:30 PM Victor Goins (sax/clarinet) Marriott Lincolnshire Theater Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 2:30 PM Music of the Baroque January 18 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM La Cage aux Folles Hemmens Cultural Center Handel’s Rival Queens Bernard Scavella (sax) 45 Symphony Way, Elgin Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 7:30 PM January 28th – March 22nd 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM 847-634-0200 847-295-2135 North Shore Center for the Performing Arts James Wagner Hyde Park Jazz Society www.elginsymphony.org 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie Room 43 Monday, January 26, 2015 at 7:30 PM Paramount Theatre Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 1043 E. 43rd Street, Chicago The Who’s Tommy www.HydeParkJazzSociety.com Viva Vivaldi January 14th – February 15th 205 E. Randolph, Chicago Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:30 PM 312-551-1414 630-896-6666 Mayslake Peabody Estate www.baroque.org 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 3:00 PM Rockford Symphony Orchestra Alex Kliner & Jacob Shuda The Genius of John Williams Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church Sunday through Saturday 149 West Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 7:30 PM 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago 630-941-0202 Coronado Theater www.elmhurstsymphony.org 314 N. Main Street, Rockford 815-965-0049 www.rockfordsymphony.com Unique Programs Evanston Symphony Orchestra German Favorites The Symphony of Oak Park The Special Consensus Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM and River Forest Bluegrass Concert Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Ode to Joy Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 3:00 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 4:00 PM Maple Street Chapel 847-864-8804 www.evanstonsymphony.org Concordia University 220 S. Main Street, Lombard Shot and a GOAL! 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest www.specialc.com Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra 708-488-5000 Frank Pellico www.symphonyoprf.com per Chicago Blackhawks schedule Brahms and Elgar! United Center Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 8 PM 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center 19900 S. Harlem, Frankfort 708-481-7774 www.ipomusic.org

If you have future engagements that you would like listed in this column, please send them to Vice-President Jares at [email protected]. Listings will be included provided there is a Union contract on file.

12 Intermezzo January 2015 January 2015 Intermezzo 13 Jeremy Kahn Pat Mallinger with Dan Trudell Russ Phillips Mark Sonksen Most of a Nickel Dragon Fish One Morning in May Blue Visions: Compositions of 708-386-2900 Chicago Sessions [email protected] 1995 Alba cdbaby.com cdbaby.com Rick Leister itunes.com James Quinn 312-421-6472 From the Trumpet Studio Legacy One R & R Ensemble Pat Mallinger Quartet cdbaby.com Mark Sonksen Trio *Only members in good standing are allowed to list CDs For Sale. 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As a 20-year member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208, Judy understood the issues facing families across Illinois. She was a forward thinker who put the best interest of this state 1944-2014 and the people who live here above all else. She will be remembered for her larger than life personality, integrity and commitment to working people. At a time in politics Judy Baar Topinka was a wonderful person who where partisanship has nearly crippled state government, touched and enriched so many lives. She had a tireless Judy was universally liked and respected for her ability work ethic, a bubbly personality and always shared a work across the aisle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to grin and a warm welcome. I was awed at her musician- I grew up in the Western Suburbs not far from where her family and friends during this difficult time. Judy lived. My Band would be playing for a Political event ship when she performed for the Chicago Federation of Jorge Ramirez, President or picnic and Judy would always come up to say “Hi” to Musicians 100th Anniversary celebration. On one of her Chicago Federation of Labor frequent antiquing quests, she found a pretty musical the Band. After I became a Union Officer I thought it pin which she gave to me that I will treasure forever. In would be cute gimmick to present her with an Honorary one of our conversations, we talked about dusting our CFM Union Card. She used to bring her accordion and instruments off and playing some duets. Oh what fun that play at rallies back in those days. She said she would be A common sense, get things done kind of person, would have been! delighted to be a member but thought she would never be able to pass the entrance test. (Little did she know!) But an effective advocate, who cared about Illinois and its Terryl Jares, CFM Vice-President people, that’s how Judy Baar Topinka has been described. she did not want an “Honorary Membership”. She paid her Always quick with a smile, a joke or a humorous observa- dues and was a Member in good standing ever since. Every tion, whenever I saw her she never failed to inform me of time I would run into her, she would remind me of how the latest state program or initiative that she thought might proud she was to be a full member. Whenever she had a benefit musicians. Astute, genuine and kind-hearted are fundraiser, she would always hire a union band. the words I would choose to describe Judy, who was a Her favorite was Franz Benteler. proud dues paying CFM member since 1995. Recently, Many years ago, the idea of a new covered “McDome” she donated a beautiful hand colored graphic to the CFM. was proposed. I went to Springfield with a large group of First printed in “The Herald” and dated April 21, 1912, CFL delegates to lobby for the proposal. We had a it is titled, “In Memory of Titanic’s Orchestra” and features caucus to divide up the Senators to visit. All of my fellow photos of the musicians. She said, she thought this is delegates picked Democratic Senators to visit because they something the Musicians Union should have. That gives knew they would most probably be in favor of the bill. The working women and men of Illinois lost a friend in you a little glimpse of just how Judy was. She gave her I picked Judy, a Republican only because I knew her. Judy Baar Topinka. She has been around for decades, took time, talent, good humor and boundless energy to the When I got to her office we chatted for a bit and then the time to attend labor events and conferences and always people and the state she loved; and we loved her right I said, “Well Judy, how about giving us a vote on the availed herself to talk to union members. She was driven back. Thanks, Judy. McDome deal?” She said, “Absolutely. I’m actually all for by serving the greater good for all of Illinois. In this age of it”. I was stunned. Then she said, “You get enough of your ideologues and politics driving policy, she was a beacon of Gary Matts, CFM President guys (Democrats) to pass it and I’ll be the first on my side statesmanship. She always called it like she saw it and had No matter what you’re political affiliation or ideology, if to jump on it. But, I’m not going to put my head in a noose a heart as big as the state she represented. you were in the presence of longtime Local 10-208 member before that happens.” Well, we never got enough support Michael T. Carrigan, President Judy Barr Topinka, she could light up a room and make you to get it done, but that really shows what an independent, Illinois AFL-CIO feel appreciated. The fact that she had a significant political free thinker she was. career in the state of Illinois and still maintained and valued She was our keynote speaker at the CFM her 20-year union membership in our local, speaks volumes 100th Anniversary Dinner Celebration at Drury Lane. about her. Judy was kind, compassionate and caring and She was funny, she was charming and she stayed for the had a servants heart. As Thomas Merton once said, “Lord, whole party, and yes, Dick Judson played a polka for her. though I might not always know the right thing to do, I She was a class act. know the fact that I want to please you, pleases you”. Judy Ed Ward, CFM President Emeritus gave it her all. Judy was a woman of faith, conviction and courage and wanted to do what she thought was best for those around her. Our state is diminished by her absence and we offer our sincere condolences to her family, friends and loved ones.

Photo credit to Teresa J. Potasiak Rich Daniels, CFM Board Member Musical Director of The City Lights Orchestra 16 Intermezzo January 2015 January 2015 Intermezzo 17 54073 Antelis, Ira A. 25470 Helms, Richard 55435 Metlicka, Scott D. 51316 Salvatori, Gail Y. c/o: Terri Golden 200 N. Oakwood Ave. 821 Brook St. 131 Concord Lane 100 E. Walton, Ste. 19-A Willow Springs, IL 60480 Elgin, IL 60120 Carol Stream, IL 60188 Chicago, IL 60611 708-330-5438 847-878-0956 630-532-0623 773-837-8877 TROMBONE FLUTE VIOLIN KEYBOARDS 56791 Hesse, Andrew 48577 Meyers, Michael J. 31975 Schultz, Lance H. 54840 Basrak, Karen J. 41 E. 87th St., Apt. 3201 2849 N. Augusta Dr. 102 Siena Way, Apt. 1301 222 N. Columbus Dr., Apt. 3903 Chicago, IL 60605 Wadsworth, IL 60083 Naples, FL 34119 Chicago, IL 60601 309-310-3501 224-565-1137 630-991-0205 847-358-2708 CELLO BASS TROBONE CLARINET CELLO I was fortunate to have worked in the Topinka 32232 Innes, John 41656 Moline, Donald G. 56673 Sitzer, Sara L. administration over the last 15 years. She treated 55439 Corelitz, Joel 62 Sterling Circle, Apt. 207 30 E. Huron, Apt. 4805 1152 Cedar Ave. everyone equally whether you were rich or poor. 222 Albion Wheaton, IL 60189-2120 Chicago, IL 60611 Elgin, IL 60120 She brought passion and integrity to all causes she Park Ridge, IL 60068 630-517-8417 312-810-6267 617-216-4646 championed. They also had no better advocate. 312-523-8706 PIANO CELLO CELLO I believe she really enjoyed being an elected statewide SYNTHESIZER official from Berwyn / Riverside and was proud of her 54884 Jackson, Dionne M. 56878 Mosbey, Jerad M. 56760 Sterba, Johanna M. membership in the Chicago Federation of Musicians. 56966 Dibello, Gina R. 266 Burrows Hill Road 4055 N. Keystone Ave. 2117 N. Magnolia Ave. 4509 N. Dover St., Apt. 1-N Amston, CT 06231 Chicago, IL 60641 Chicago, IL 60614 Chicago, IL 60640 860-918-9078 312-576-1622 216-337-4576 Daniel Mumpher, Judy Baar Topinka Staff 952-715-9424 FLUTE PIANO BASSOON Judy Baar Topinka was your friend, almost your VIOLIN relation, “a kooky old aunt” in the words of one-time 53974 Kronenberg, Bill 52931 Ovnik, John F. 50489 Thomas, Linda M. opponent , nailing the sense of kinship 56971 Ding, Ian K. 556 Sheridan Square, Apt. 2 c/o: Deaf Dog Music 1808 S. Fairview Ave. but missing the love that Illinoisans felt for her. 4509 N. Dover St., Apt. 1-N Evanston, IL 60202 1415 S. Campus Parkway Park Ridge, IL 60068 With her red-dyed hair and her thrift shop clothing, Chicago, IL 60640 224-420-2828 Chicago, IL 60608 847-830-6891 313-622-0164 VIOLIN 312-927-4870 HARP Topinka was like no other politician in the state. She In an era of politicians who are wedded to the party PERCUSSION 630-789-2512 smoked cigarettes, she guzzled coffee, adored her dogs, line, coiffed and packaged to sell to voters, colorful and 54357 Linja, Ann BASS GUITAR 8888 Varchetta, Felix R. and at lunch with a reporter was just as apt to pull out outspoken Judy Baar Topinka spent three-and-a-half decades 55224 Harper, Rodney A. 57444 4th St. 5617 N. Knox Ave. photographs of her adored son as to discuss financial thinking, acting, and speaking outside of the box. 13601 S. Keeler Calumet, MI 49913 52351 Park, Nancy J. Chicago, IL 60646-6635 issues, of which she had a mastery that sometimes got She’s remembered for her political style, a no-nonsense Robbins, IL 60472 906-250-8910 917 W. Webster Ave., Apt. 3-E 773-283-8510 overlooked because of her folksy demeanor. straight shooter unafraid to work with like-minded allies on 708-228-3405 PIANO Chicago, IL 60614 PIANO 708-385-6647 312-371-3655 both sides of the aisle to advance public policy. , Chicago Sun-Times DRUMS 56919 Longo, Mark A. VIOLIN 56636 Wade, Jeffrey K. Her humor was often self-deprecating. She’d note the 1217 W. Granville Ave., Apt. 2-A 2453 W. Lunt Ave. red hair dye she used was a color that could not be found in 56490 Flores, Luis M. Chicago, IL 60660 53405 Pirtle, Kathryn L. Chicago, IL 60645-4601 nature. She could reliably be found clutching an enormous Depken Strasse 23 917-312-2943 1107 N. Fischer Dr. 773-383-0718 cup of convenience store coffee, a lipstick-stained straw 28213 Bremen FLUTE Addison, IL 60101 VIOLIN sticking out of the lid, a practice former Gov. Germany 312-969-7572 once compared to Winston Churchill strutting with a stogie. 773-248-7730 50646 Matesky, Elisabeth A. CLARINET 51968 Young, Bradley VIOLIN 227 E. Walton Place, Unit 11-W 7110 Summertime Lane Her fondness for buying clothing at resale shops, visiting Chicago, IL 60611-1680 53243 Rummage, Robert F. Culver City, CA 90230 garage sales spotted along the campaign trail, playing the 56329 Harting, Matthew B. [email protected] 121 41st St. 310-838-0900 accordion and dancing a polka with all comers including 1439 Tremont St. 312-951-8531 Downers Grove, IL 60515 PIANO a less-than-enthused Vice President Dick Cheney wasn’t Los Angeles, CA 90033 VIOLIN 630-782-1930 an act — any more than the blunt, speak-her-mind attitude 312-810-2087 DRUMS largely absent in today’s politics. 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24 Intermezzo January 2015 January 2015 Intermezzo 25 312-782-0063 CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE The Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund Useful Extensions MUSICIANS RELIEF FUND The Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund (FMSMF) works to serve the film, Casual Work Dues Nancy Ext. 132 television and music communities and to meet the needs of film musicians Casual Contract Filing and Memos Nancy Ext. 132 TOTAL: $1,005.00 whose talents fuel the industry. To this end, the FMSMF is pleased to provide Electronic Work Dues Dean Ext. 150 ongoing updates to INTERMEZZO for the benefit of Local 10-208 members. Electronic Media Department Dean Ext. 150 The Musicians Relief Fund helps Local 10-208 musicians in time of need. Contributions can be made in memory of a musician “New” Films: The FMSMF received residuals for 137 “new” titles during Membership Department Sandra Ext. 136 that has touched your life and whose life you would like to see remembered. Or, a general contribution can be made to the fund. the first seven months of the FMSMF fiscal year (April 1-October 31, 2014). Health and Welfare Department B.J. Ext. 119 Your name will be added to the expanding list of generous donors. Death Benefit Information Gwen Ext. 153 Most of the newly reported titles were films and TV programs that were first Make checks payable to the Musicians Relief Fund released in their primary market during 2012, 2013 or 2014; although a Intermezzo Gwen Ext. 153 to view the list of cfm number of titles were older films and TV shows that generated secondary 1% Solution Sandra Ext. 136 and mail them to the Chicago Federation of Musicians contributors, go to market receipts and paid in residuals for the first time. For all other Information, contact the 656 W. Randolph St. #2W CFM10208.COM President’s Office Ext. 111 Chicago, IL 60661 44 of the “new” titles were theatrical films – from big budget features such as Secretary/Treasurer’s Office Ext. 333 Attn: Membership Dept. Frozen, Captain Phillips and Secret Life of Walter Mitty to smaller films such Vice President’s Office Ext. 222 as Nebraska, The Best Man Holiday and At Middleton that generated both critical recognition and sales in secondary markets. For television, there were Other Helpful Numbers: 90 “new” titles reporting for the first time during the first seven months of the American Federation of Musicians of the year, including the 2013-14 seasons of Walking Dead, American Horror Story (Coven), Nashville, Sleepy Hollow and Smash. In most cases, a complete United States and Canada: New York (Headquarters) (212) 869-1330 season of individual episodes of a series is reported as one title, although CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE there were 11 individual episodes of two PBS series’ reported as individual West Coast Office (323) 461-5401 titles within this group. “New Media” is now emerging, with the first two Canadian Office (416) 391-5161 TEMPO FUND seasons of Netflix’s House of Cards reporting musicians’ residuals for the AFM–Employers’ Pension Fund (NY) (800) 833-8065 first time. Of course, there will be additional “new” titles remitting residuals Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund (818) 755-7777 earned by musicians in secondary markets during the rest of the fiscal year, Live Television Videotape Fund (818) 755-7777 ext. 611 TOTAL: $1,231.00 which ends on March 31, 2015. Sound Recording Special Payments Fund (212)310-9400 Recording Musicians Assoc. (RMA) (323) 462-4762 Residuals paid to the FMSMF between April 1, 2014-March 31, 2015 TEMPO is the new name for the LEGISLATIVE ACTION FUND. It is the AFM’s nonpartisan, multi-candidate political action will be paid out in the July 1, 2015 distribution. A list of “new” fund that is supported entirely by the voluntary contributions of AFM members. TEMPO makes disbursements to congressional titles for fiscal year 2014-15 can be found at the FMSMF website, candidates of either party who have a demonstrated record of support for professional musicians, issues of concern to its www.fmsmf.org/filmtitles/newfilms.html, which our staff updates on an members and the arts in general. ongoing basis throughout the year. Please check our website to view the list To make a contribution, make your check payable to TEMPO of 2014-15 “new” titles, as well as the list of all titles reporting in so far to view the list of cfm during this fiscal year. The Union Hall (Ed Ward Hall) is the and send it c/o Chicago Federation of Musicians contributors, go to perfect place for your next party. 656 W. Randolph St., #2W Unclaimed Residuals: Thank you for helping to get the word out! During Chicago, IL 60661 CFM10208.COM the first seven months of the FMSMF’s fiscal year which began April 1, Attn: Membership Dept. we distributed just over $900,000 of unclaimed secondary market We will add your name to the list of contributors and forward your check to the AFM. residuals to musicians and beneficiaries who had not been previously found. This year, we’ve added to our existing efforts to research and find musicians and beneficiaries who may have unclaimed residuals, by focusing our message in trade magazine ads, communications with AFM Locals and out- reach in different venues on encouraging musicians to check our unclaimed list. We’re making progress, but still need your help. Please check the FMSMF unclaimed residuals list at www.fmsmf.org/unclaimedchecks to see if you or a CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE fellow AFM member you know has unclaimed residuals waiting for them. In particular, as a reminder about AFM-covered sound recordings: If a CFM SCHOLARSHIP FUND covered sound recording is used in an AFM-covered theatrical or TV motion picture, the musicians who worked on that recording may be entitled to secondary market residuals. So if you work on a session for a sound recording, TOTAL: $278.00 make sure your complete information is on the B-4 form and the B-4 is filed with the union…because one day that recording may generate FMSMF Contributions to the CFM College Scholarship Fund for Music Students are in memory of Leland Baska, Loren Binford, Frank secondary market residuals for you. D’Rone, Shelly Elias, and Rick Frigo. This fund helps the CFM continue to offer financial assistance for children of CFM members as

From all the staff at the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund – best wishes well as students of CFM members that are currently working toward a music degree. for a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season! Make checks payable to the CFM Scholarship Fund and mail them to the Chicago Federation of Musicians to view the list of cfm Kim Roberts Hedgpeth Contact Leo Murphy for prices contributors, go to 656 W. Randolph St. #2W Fund Administrator and to secure dates. Chicago, IL 60661 CFM10208.COM Attn: Membership Dept. We will add your name to the list of contributors on our website.

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