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

Volume 80 Number 1 Q1, 2018 Keynotew Local 5 Nominating/ Membership Meeting

Sunday, March 18 11 a.m., Local 5

Nicholas Waselowich Benjamin L. Pruitt, Sr. Closing Chord, page 26

Elma Santa (aka Dixie Belle)

Welcome, Home of the Pros New Members, pages 14–15 Member Newsline, pages 8–9 General Membership Meeting + Special Features in This Issue 11:00 a.m.: Nominating Meeting • Local 5’s 2018 Election Preview: 11:30: General Membership Meeting Nominating, Annual Membership, Candidates’ Meeting details, pages 1–2 12:30 pm: Candidates’ Meeting • President Troia remembers two sunday, march 18 leading music educators in “The Local 5 Hospitality Room Music Stand,” page 1 • Special event for longtime member Phil Grameno, page 8 Keynote 1st Quarter 2018 LIVE Links to What’s in This Issue

The Music Stand ...... 1 AmazonSmile $$$ for Local 5 . . . . 17 2018 Local 5 Election Notification . . .1 MusiCares for Music People . . . . .17 WindWords ...... 3 Comedy Corner ...... 17 Sample Authorization Form . . . . . 7 Obtaining Your IRS Records . . . . .17 Member Newsline ...... 8–9 About eBilling Notification . . . . . 16 DMF Music of Giving ...... 10 TEMPO Contributions ...... 18 Classified Advertisements ...... 10 DFM Referral Gigs ...... 18 AFM Unfair List Information . . . . .12 Membership Survey ...... 18 Welcome, New Members . . . . 14–15 Making Sure to Receive Your Dues Bills 18 Local 5 Support Line ...... 15 Executive Board Minutes . . . . 19–25 Member Directory Changes . . . . .16 Closing Chord ...... 26

Calendar of Local 5 Events

Our Advertisers Local 5 Office Closings These fine folks helped bring you this issue • Monday, February 19: Presidents’ Day of Keynote. Your support will assure their • Friday, March 30: Spring Holiday continued advertising. March 18, Sunday Bugs Beddow ...... 25 Local 5 General Meeting (see details above) Detroit Musicians Fund ...... 13 March 23, Friday Johnny Rodriguez ...... 4 Closing deadline for Campaign/2nd quarter McKenzie Legacy Excellence Awards 22 Keynote materials WSU Music Department . . . . . 11 April 2, Monday Due date for 2nd quarter dues Note earler-than-usual March 23 closing deadline for Keynote materials. The Music Stand 2018 Local 5 by Election Notification George Troia, Jr. Nominating Meeting Local 5 President 11:00 am, Sunday, March 18, 2018 Local 5 Headquarters, Southfield, MI Candidates may be nominated for the following positions: President Know and Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Don’t Know Five (5) members of the Executive Board of Directors “Don’t know much about history, don’t know much biology, don’t Convention Delegate know much about a science book, don’t know much about the Eligibility French I took, but I do know that I love you, And I do know that if you loved me too, what a wonderful world this would be….” All Members who are US or Canadian citizens are eligible (Lou Adler, Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert) to run for office as long as they have been a member in good standing for at least one year before the Nominating or me, thinking about education leads me to this song, Meeting and have not been convicted of a flagrant viola- Frecorded many times by many different artists, empha- tion of the Constitution, Bylaws or Price List during the sizing what we don’t know – and education is the path to same period. finding those answers. I also like the part about knowing Candidates not in attendance at the Nominating Meet- when we love something – gives me a good feeling. ing must have an authorized representative present, with In this edition of “The Music Stand,” I will inform you proof of that authorization in hand that has been complet- about some educational opportunities that I believe will be ed and signed by the candidate. (See Sample Authorization available in the coming new year, as well as reflect on two Form on page 7.) of our members from the educational community who re- continued on page 2 Annual Membership Meeting The Annual General Membership Meeting will immedi- ately follow the Nominating Meeting (at approximately 11:30 am) on March 18, 2018, at Local 5 Headquarters, as indicated above.

Candidates’ Meeting A short meeting to explain the election process will be held immediately following the General Membership Meeting (approximately 12:30 pm). The order of the Candidates’ Names on the ballots will be determined by “drawing numbers from a hat” at the Candi- dates’ meeting. Candidates not in attendance must have their authorized representative present for the drawing. All members may receive an electronic or hard copy version of the Local 5 Election Guidelines by contacting At the AFL-CIO state convention: President George Troia the union office. (left), with Richard L. Trumpka, national AFL-CIO president. continued on page 2

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Keynote Keynote Campaign Issue emails. Likewise, members who have Editor All Candidates may submit campaign requested that their physical address George Troia, Jr. statements of up to two hundred (200) be kept confidential will not receive Managing Editor mailed campaign materials. The Elec- Susan Barna Ayoub words (text only) and an optional tion Committee recommends that Graphic Designer headshot (picture), to be printed in these members contact the union to Virginia L. Hunt the Campaign (2nd Quarter) Keynote make a temporary change to this sta- Produced via Issue. Campaign Statements must be Adobe Acrobat Pro submitted by midnight 5 days after tus, in order to be kept as informed Published by the Candidates’ Meeting (March 23, as possible throughout the campaign Detroit Federation of Musicians 2018). No paid campaign advertise- weeks. Local 5, Important: Members must be in American Federation of Musicians ment will be accepted. NOTE: Members who have indi- good standing as of March 31, 2018, Keynote Ad Rates in order to vote. Full page $225.00 cated their email address be kept con- 2/3 page $155.00 fidential will not receive campaign 1/2 page $120.00 1/3 page $80.00 The Music Stand, continued from page 1 1/4 page $60.00 1/6 page $40.00 cently passed. I will also provide some Chapter, I had the opportunity to 1/8 page $30.00 new information regarding proposed meet Dr. Nikolai Vitti, the new DPSCD 25% discount to members legislation, which could help Defined superintendent. He spoke to the en- All ads must be Benefit Pension plans like our AFM- tire membership about his plans to union compliant. EPF. But before I get going, let me improve the schools, and he spoke to Call for rate card and full details. take this opportunity to wish you and me specifically about bringing back Materials deadlines: January 15, yours a very Happy and Prosperous the high level of music education that April 15, July 15, October 15 New Year! produced several generations of pro- fessional musicians and music educa- LOCAL 5 Committees Educational Comeback? tors. To start, he offered any retired DSO Orchestra Committee: teacher who was interested an op- Jeremy Epp (chair), Hunter Eberly, Over the past two decades it is no Haden McKay, Stephen Molina, secret that many arts programs have portunity to do that in any capacity Robert Stiles either been reduced or totally elimi- – full-time, part-time or as an occa- Development Committee: nated. Many districts simply do not sional volunteer. George Troia, Susan Barna Ayoub, have classes in the fine arts. The De- One activity that I have enjoyed Alonza McKenzie, Patrick Zelenak troit Public Schools, now called the doing since becoming Local 5 Presi- Scale Committee: George Troia, Detroit Public Schools Community dent is visiting various high schools Alan Ayoub, Susan Barna Ayoub, District (DPSCD), most notably. and middle schools to coach, give les- Alonza McKenzie The article, “Creative Comeback: sons and inform students about what Detroit public schools working to a musician’s union does. An infor- bring back art, music classes,” Detroit mal survey of my own revealed that ≥ Free Press, Nov 30, 2017, cites efforts a good part of our membership is or to revive these programs. At a recent was involved in music education in meeting of the Detroit Federation some capacity. If it is your desire to of Teachers, AFT Local 231, Retiree continued on page 5

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 2 who would hack systems big and small, keeping our software updated, AFM Local 5 etc, etc. I’m grateful to the board for “Home of the Pros” by Susan approving this opportunity to let me Barna Ayoub, “breathe.” President Local 5 George Troia, Jr., ext. 1 Secretary- Protecting Your Most [email protected] Treasurer Vice President Valuable Equipment Douglas Cornelsen [email protected] On a different note, you may re- Secretary-Treasurer s an officer of Local 5, it is my member that this fall I expressed be- Susan Barna Ayoub, ext. 3 Aregular responsibility to at- ing hopeful to get a “hearing” clinic, [email protected] Executive Board tend conferences with local officers possibly funded by MusiCares. There Ralphe Armstrong from other AFM locals. Among other have been a few glitches in getting Robert Lymperis Lynne Marie Mangan things, this allows me the good for- this to happen. But, I also did not have Alonza McKenzie tune to compare notes with other a clear enough vision of the purpose Patrick Zelenak secretary-treasurers around the AFM. of such a clinic. A.F. of M. Convention Delegate Michael McGowan We discuss the challenges of a job that While in Chicago recently, my hus- David Horger – Alternate is really a merging of two disparate band Al had an appointment with Dr President Emeritus positions, and that also involves over- Michael Santucci, who is a pioneer in Gordon Stump DME Referral Agent seeing the 21st century technological the field of protecting the hearing of Mary Johnstone, ext. 4 challenges of the union office, inter- musicians. The idea is to raise musi- [email protected] [email protected] cians’ awareness of the importance of facing with the national AFM and, Membership Administration most importantly, counseling mem- protecting one of the most important Membership, ext. 0 bers when they are met with unfor- natural tools they have: their sense of [email protected] Local 5 Agent tunate personal and/or professional hearing. (And, as you probably know, Ralphe Armstrong distress. It is a huge, complex honor this is not an issue for rock bands only. [email protected] Address & Telephone you’ve bestowed on me for the past It is of significant necessity to every- 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 103 15 years. one!) Southfield, Michigan 48075 Toward that end, the clinic would 248.569.5400 Fax Number Local 5 Bassist to the Rescue administer a hearing test designed General Office: 248.569.4716 If you read my column, you will have for musicians and take complimen- Website www.detroitmusicians.net noticed that my husband Al volun- tary ear impressions for the purpose Hours teers a lot of his time to the union. of making free custom ear plugs that Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm Well, I’m pleased to let you know are specialized for musicians. Because Holiday Closings New Year’s Day, M.L. King Day, that, for the first time, I have an assis- they are custom-fit to each ear, they Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, tant at Local 5! He is Local 5 member, are exponentially more effective at Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, protecting your ears from exposure Columbus Day, Election Day, Dan Kolton. Better known as an ac- Thanksgiving Day and Friday after, complished bass player, Dan is taking to loud sound. They are soft silicone Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, on a multi-faceted role as my assistant. earpieces that allow you to have natu- New Year’s Eve All views and opinions expressed in Some days he’s wrestling with our ral sound quality, better fit and long- Keynote articles by non-elected mem- good-quality but somewhat-outdated wearing comfort. bers are those of the authors them- selves and do not necessarily reflect phone system. Others he’s researching There are various choices of sound the opinions or policy of the Keynote reduction filters that bring down the staff or the Board of Directors of the and implementing computer system Detroit Federation of Musicians. security to keep us ahead of those continued on page 4 Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 3 Percussionist Johnny RodRiguez JR. AvA ilA ble for A ny style of music ••• [email protected] 248.996.4219

WindWords, continued from page 3 decibel level to where you need it. What MusiCares needs to see in order to consider funding such a clinic is significant prior interest. So, please call me (248-569-5400, ext 3) or email me (sec-tres@detroitmusi- cians.net) if this is something you are interested in participating in. Maybe the cost would be covered by Musi- Cares, maybe it would be covered by you. On January 25, an unusually great Metro Day conference was presented by the In any event, I need your input. AFL-CIO at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on Porter Tell me: 1) Would you make an effort Street in Detroit. L–r: yours truly; Dorethea Brown-Maxey, president of Local to participate in a clinic like this? 2) 43 of the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians; Lo- Would you find it important enough cal 5 President George Troia; and Deborah Dodd, treasurer of the American that you would consider paying the Federation of Government Employees. Both of these amazing ladies and their top professional in this specialized locals are terrific activists, in addition to being tenants in Local 5’s building. area $200, if MusiCares would not After seeing numerous resources, including software tools for engaging with cover it? This one is up to you! others more effectively, I am very excited to get to know and use these tools!

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 4 The Music Stand, continued from page 2 tem. He also played saxophone and led his Ben’s Friends Big Band for many years. He was a long-time member of consider becoming a professional music educator, and have Local 5 and served on the Election Committee in 2015. left the field or would like to return, contact me at Local 5 I had the pleasure of working under Ben during his ten- and I will make the necessary introductions for you. ure as Supervisor and found him a real asset as a colleague. Many musicians and performers in all entertainment He was innovative, instituting a system-wide method book fields started their careers in the Detroit Public Schools to address the problem of students frequently going from – too many to name them all here – but some that come one school to another, which was an ongoing trend in the to mind are Diana Ross, Dennis Edwards, Paul Riser, Paul DPS system. He also reinstituted the All-City Band pro- Chambers, James Jamerson, Ida and Annie Kafavian, Re- gram, taking the marching unit to the Rose Parade and gina Carter, James Carter, Michael Ouzounian, Cathy prominently featuring them in our own Thanksgiving Day Compton, John Trudell, James Waring, Paul Wingert … a Parade. list that could fill a book! It would be a shame not to en- When the system started to close schools during the hance that legacy. 2008 recession, he put out a call for help at the district warehouse, where many of us showed up (unpaid) for sev- Two Notable Music Educators and Musicians eral days to help him sort through the hundreds of instru- During the last quarter, we lost two very notable members ments and supplies from the closed buildings. of our Local, both of whom had a profound influence on It was no surprise to see an overflowing crowd of musi- our musical community. cians, students, colleagues and acquaintances at Ben’s ser- Benjamin L. Pruitt, Sr. (1940-2017), was a long-time vice giving testimony to just how many lives he touched. music educator, first in his native Arkansas, but mainly for Nicholas Waselowich (1926-2017) was a 67-year the Detroit Public Schools, teaching at Wilson Middle member of Local 5 and performed as violist in many or- School, Henry Ford High School, and Cass Technical High chestral settings including the Detroit Symphony, Michi- School. He was Instrumental Music Supervisor and, later, gan Opera Theatre, Fisher, and Pine Knob orchestras. He overall Music Supervisor for the Detroit Public School sys- continued on page 6

Benjamin L. Pruitt, Sr. Nicholas Waselowich

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 5 The Music Stand, continued from page 5 was also a string specialist for the Detroit Public Schools for more than 30 years. He was a very kind person and it was always a pleasure working with him. When I was asked to take the string slot at a couple of the schools I was teaching at, I went to Nick for guidance and audited a couple of his classes. I was very appreciative of the knowledge he shared to help me be successful. He was always a positive force – be it in the studio, pit or the classroom. Rest in peace, both of you – except when you raise your musical voices in the heavens! May God Bless.

Butch Lewis Act of 2017 You may have recently received an email from Internation- al President Ray Hair urging your support for this new bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Sherrod Brown (D) (L-R): Tyler Schrieber, Local 5’er Dennis Nulty, George Troia, Ohio and in the House by Representative Richard Neal Eric Rich and Elizabeth Schrieber at Tuba Christmas 2017. (D) Massachusetts, which addresses several strategies to help Defined Benefit Pension Plans like our AFM-EPF. The act Please refer to the following links for more information: itself is named after Teamster pensioner Butch Lewis. In • BUTCH+LEWIS+ACT+OF+2017+SUMMARY.pdf short, it calls for the establishment of a department of the • BUTCH+LEWIS+ACT+OF+2017+FAQs.pdf treasury, entitled the Pension Rehabilitation Administra- tion, which would have the ability to issue bonds to guar- Looking Ahead for 2018 antee loans to help pension funds that are in distress to The March 18 Annual Meeting will be proceeded by our continue to pay full benefits to pensioners. The idea has Tri-Annual Nominating Meeting for the 2018–21 term been talked about over the past couple of years, but this is for election of officers here at Local 5. Please see the notice the first time a beneficial plan has been articulated since for call-to-election in this Keynote and follow the guide- the passage of the 2014 Multi Employer Pension Reform lines. For me, I am grateful for your membership and enjoy Act. The bill also contains provisions to address plans that working to make life better for musicians. I look forward have already been granted plan approval under this bill. to a future of prosperity and great music!

President George Troia (2nd from right) at the AFL-CIO state conven- tion held at UAW Region 1-A in Warren in January; IATSE Local 38 Business Rep. Joe Miller (far right) was also in attendance, along with state officers from around the state.

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Sample Authorization Form Candidates not in attendance at Local 5’s Nominating Meeting on Sunday, March 18, must have an authorized repre- sentative present, with proof of authorization in hand that has been completed and signed by the candidate. The official authorization form appears below.

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 7 Member Newsline

Local 5 bandleader and drummer Phil Grameno celebrated his 90th birthday on December 28. In honor of the occasion, his church, St. Thomas Orthodox Church in Farmington Hills, catered a special dinner with an even more special themed cake. Phil is known for his loyal support of the annual 30/50-Year Party, to which he contributes generously as a federation sponsor. Congratulations, Phil, and many happy returns.

We want to hear your news, too. Simply contact Sue Barna Ayoub. You don’t have to write a thing, but anything you do write would be gratefully appreciated.

Local 5 keyboardist Pam Wise performed at PACE River- town last December 12 as part of the Music Performance Trust Fund sponsorship of 10 performances at nursing homes and senior centers this fiscal year; this was for the MPTF Musician Fest 2017. Mary Johnstone and President Troia facilitated the single performer concerts at several of the facilities that have had these events before.

KeynoteKeynote u 1st4th QuarterQuarter 20182017 u 8 8 Member Newsline, continued Upcoming Events of Local 5 Members

Monday, February 26 Friday, September 7 Neal Campbell is guest soloist Alonza McKenzie’s InAccord on tuba with the Wayne State hosts its 12th annual Legacy University Wind Ensemble at the Excellence Awards at Fellowship Max. Chapel, Detroit. (Ad on page 22.)

Sunday, March 18 James Tatum’s foundation sponsors its 31st annual Jazz & Classical Benefit Concert at the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO JOHN BALDORI?

Local 5 trumpeter Walter White (left) had a recent chance meeting with 98-year-old (yes, 98!) retired Local 5 trumpeter John Baldori at the home of John’s son Bob. Walter explains that “Boogie” Bob Baldori is a musician/attor- ney and his friend and neighbor in Okemos. “John and I had a great time reminiscing about gigs and he had plenty of stories,” says Walter. John booked Ice Follies shows and pit bands, etc., back in the day while working at Ford. He played with the bands of Nuccilli, Trudell, Vitale, and many others.

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This is a free service to Local 5 members. Cost to others offering or seeking musical products or services is 30¢ Detroit a word. Submit to Susan Barna Ayoub at Local 5 Musicians Fund’s ([email protected]). NICK WASELOWICH INSTRUMENTS, ETC. The Music > VIOLINS FOR SALE: • 3/4 size Twinkle violin from Shar with bow and case. of Giving Violin, bow and case in very good condition. $75. • Full size violin made in Germany with bow and case. Good condition. $150 Would you like to help support music scholarships • Full-size Mihaly Bodak 1931 violin with case. Violin or a fellow member of Local 5 who is struggling in very good condtion. Case in fair condition. $75. with an emergency situation? Members can make Contact Cindy Aluia, 586.978.1993 or valentine142@ tax-deductible donations to the Detroit Musicians wowway.com Fund in two ways: > VIOLAS FOR SALE: Monetary gifts • Charles W. Gadd, MI, 1981, 16-3/4", bow/case Send by mail to Local 5 Headquarters. For more $5,900. information, you may contact the fund either via • William Slaby, MI, William Tertis model, 1976, email at [email protected] or call 248- 16-3/4", with bow/case, $3,900. 569-5400, ext. 3. • Frederick Wunderlich bow, $500. Contact Nancy Waselowich, 586.524.5306 Contributions in 4th Quarter Camerons Music has established a trumpet col- • Ethan Allen • Gregory Knas lection that is exceptional. The inventory includes new • Alan Ayoub • Laurence Liberson Bach Trumpets that were handpicked and tested for the • Susan Ayoub • Laurence Liberson soundand range expected from the BACH name. In- • Robert Bergman • Gayelynn McKinney cluded is the full Andalusian line.The Passion model is • David Booker • Glenn Mellow a magnificent horn as tested and consulted by Arturo • Cristina Buciu • Eugene Page Sandival. The vintage collection of horns and mouth- pieces includes Buescher, Besson and Schilke. Also in- • Richard Cieslowski • Barbara Robinson cluded are Conn and Muck horns. Please consider our • Keith Claeys • Elizabeth Rowin collection as a realistic and fair-priced studio. • Frederick Di Censo • Dennis Tini Contact Local 5 member Howard F. Kagen, instruc- • John Dorsey • George Troia Jr tor and consultant: 248.207.7020. • Ronald Fischer • David Wagner • McKinley Jackson • Derrick Williams • Victoria King • Barbara Zmich WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW... TOTAL = $397.00 Our Local 5 bylaws, directories, agreements and much more can be found on our website Plus, Mrs. Anne-Marie Matchulat donated $50 as (detroitmusicians.net) in the Members area. Be- part of regular ongoing donations in memory of her cause these are all updated as soon as there are late husband, Local 5 member Ernie Matchulat. revisions, you now have instant access to the very latest Local 5 data out there.

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 10 Department of Music

The Wayne State University Department of Music gives you access to excellence Located within a major research institution and a short walk from concert halls, galleries and museums, the department offers unmatched opportunities to study with an outstanding faculty of performers and scholars

undergraduate concentrations graduate and certificate concentrations 7 6 Performance Performance Music Education Jazz Performance Composition Theory/Composition Jazz Studies Conducting Music Technology Master of Arts in Music Music Business Graduate Certificate in Orchestra Studies Bachelor of Arts in Music

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Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 11 AFM Bylaws Pertaining to the Unfair List AFM Bylaws, Art 8, Sec 3. Members shall not render musical services for organizations, establishments, or people who are listed on the International Unfair List. Further, Members shall not render musical services with or for people who are listed on the International Unfair List nor with or for people who have been employed by, are principals of, or are otherwise associated with organizations or establishments that Dear Member, are listed on the International Unfair List. Any member who violates this Section shall be subject to penalties The Federation has placed Steve Trudell and Trudell in accordance with Article 11, Section 13 [See Article Orchestras on AFM’s Interational Unfair List at the 13, Section 4]. request of 23 locals (Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Eastern Connecticut, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Los Angeles, North Shore Local 5 Comment [Lynn, MA], Miami, New Orleans, New York, Phoenix, The “Trudell Orchestras,” which are indicated in Pittsburgh, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, St. Louis, the AFM Unfair List Notification (above), are NOT Washington, D.C.). affiliated with any bands or orchestras hired by Local 5 members-in-good-standing John Trudell and Jeff The locals have a primary dispute with Trudell because Trudell. The Detroit Federation of Musicians, Local 5, he engages musicians within the locals’ service is not named in the AFM’s notification because it was areas at rates of pay and under conditions that are not requested of us. However, we are in agreement, substandard and therefore unacceptable. Trudell also and we ask all Local 5 members to comply with the refuses to provide pension and health contributions. If Unfair List. If you are offered work with or for Steve you are offered work with or for Trudell, please contact Trudell, contact the AFM with the details by emailing us with the details by emailing [email protected]. them at [email protected]. Musicians standing together have the power.

In Unity, Ray Hair AFM International President Nominating and General Membership Meeting Keynote is your newsletter, now Sunday, March 18 available in COLOR via email and at www.detroitmusicians.net. 11:00 am: Nominating Meeting 11:30 am: General Membership Meeting We value your input and welcome your 12:30 pm: Candidates’ Meeting articles and ideas. Contact us at 248.569.5400, ext. 0. Local 5 Hospitality Room

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 12 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 1st3rd QuarterQuarter 20182014 uu 1319 Welcome, New Members

DENSMORE, DIONTE key, Michigan, Sarah made 23632 Coach House Road weekly trips to the Interlo- Southfield, MI 48075 chen Arts Academy during 248-818-2215 [email protected] high school to study with Drums Daniel Stolper. She com- Dionte is a hardworking musician who takes his craft very pleted her undergraduate seriously. Always punctual for gigs, he works well with all degree at Michigan State people and enjoys helping upcoming musicians succeed. University, where she was He is seeking work in local gigs – for genres including awarded the Louis Sudler R&B, jazz, fusion, funk, hip/hop and gospel. Prize for outstanding achievement in the Arts. Sarah received her master’s degree from the Juilliard School – and participated in the Chautauqua Music Festival and the Tanglewood Music Festival, where she was a recipient of the Mickey L. Hoo- ten Memorial Award. Sarah teaches oboe and English horn.

MOORE, SHANTIQUE 29670 Middlebelt, Unit 1201 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 313-461-8480 shantanique.moore@ yahoo.com Piccolo, flute Shantanique is a hard- working, reliable musi- cian who is seeking or- HACKNEY, ANTOINE chestral and solo work, 278 Orchard Lake Road Pontiac, MI 48103 as well as private events. 734-476-8938 [email protected] Viola, violin TOERING, ANDREW LEWIS, SARAH 8860 Chestnut Run Dr 951 Roslyn Rd. Shelby Twp, MI 48317 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 586-850-0733 231-330-5133 [email protected] [email protected] Cello, guitar, string/double bass, drums, piano, keyboard, Oboe, English horn euphonium, trombone, trumpet Sarah is the new Second Oboe with the Detroit Symphony. Andrew is a musician who is equally comfortable in the Prior to her time at the DSO, Sarah served as Second Oboe classical, theater and pop worlds. He has a strong practical of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. A native of Petos- continued on page 15

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 14 Welcome, New Members, continued from page 14 Local 5 Support Line knowledge of theory and improvises. In addition, he com- The orchestras and theaters listed below support the musi- cians of Local 5 through collective bargaining agreements. poses and arranges and has a strong background in music The groups and individual players likewise comply with the technology, specifically with live sound and studio record- Local 5 policy by filing contracts, steward reports and work ing. Currently seeking work in musical theatre, touring dues. Please support all of them in return. shows, orchestra and pop/rock groups, Andrew also teaches CLUBS/SINGLE the instruments on which he performs. ENGAGEMENTS/FESTIVALS bugs Beddow & the GooD STuFF: SIGURDSON, reverbnation.com/bugsbeddowband STEVEN 1614 Pontiac Trail Feb. 3: Danny J’s Brick Tavern, Utica, 9 pm; Ann Arbor, MI 48105 586.991.0407 708-205-4212 Mar. 10: Danny J’s Brick Tavern, Utica, 9 pm; stevensigurdson.com 586.991.0407 stringseeds.org Mar. 17: Bentley’s Roadhouse, Harrison Twp., 9 pm; stevensigurdson@gmail. 586.465.3663 com Apr. 7: Danny J’s Brick Tavern, Utica, 9 pm; Cello, string/double bass 586.991.0407 Steven is a Juilliard OPERA AND graduate, a cellist for THEATER PERFORMANCES three seasons with the Feb. 8–11: Michigan Opera Theatre, Romeo & Juliet; New World Symphony 313.237.SING [7464]; michiganopera.org and Associate Principal Feb. 27–Mar. 11: Fisher Theatre, Les Miserables; Cellist of the Florida 800.982.2787; broadwayindetroit.com Philharmonic for 13 seasons. He has an MBA from the Apr. 13: Fox Theatre, Celtic Woman; 313.471.3211; University of Chicago and is a trained Suzuki Method olympiaentertainment.com Cello teacher. ORCHESTRAL & OTHER CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES New member or old, you can extend your Feb. 21: Chamber Music at the Scarab Club, network by making more of your fellow “Americans in Paris”; 248.474.8930; members aware of your talents and skills. scarabclub.org/chambermusic Create your own profile at Feb. 24: Livonia Symphony, “New Horizons”; detroitmusicians.net or simply fill out our 734.421.1111; livoniasymphony.org Membership Survey on page 15. Feb. 25: Dearborn Symphony, “A Musical Journey!”; 313.565.2424; dearbornsymphony.org Mar. 4: Grosse Pointe Symphony, “Lucas, Mozart Contact Info for Doing Business With Local 5 & Saint-Saens,” featuring Local 5 member Adam Stepniewski, violin, and son Joachim; Secretary-Treasurer: Susan Barna Ayoub 313.640.1773; gpsymphony.org EMAIL: [email protected] Apr. 6–7: Detroit Symphony, “Strauss & Wagner,” PHONE: 248.569.5400, ext. 3 featuring Yoonshin Song, violin; 313.576.5111; 20833 Southfield Road dso.org Southfield, MI 48075 Dec. 14: Michigan Philharmonic, “Danzones y FAX: 248.569.4716 Tangos: A Cabaret Café,”; 734.451.2112; WEBSITE: detroitmusicians.net michiganphil.org

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 15 Local 5 Address/Phone Number/Email Changes (10/19/17–1/25/18) Baraks, Wayne Fisher, Patricia Nichols, Andrew Shaw, Danny Sr [email protected] 17062 Kingsbrooke Dr 41824 Clayton 9319 SE 137th Street Rd. Becker, Joseph Clinton Twp, MI 48038 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Summerfield, FL 34491 9449 McDougall #2 Hamlen, Christopher Nixon, Peter 352-653-0361 Hamtramck, MI 48212-0027 610-334-6056 [email protected] Soo Hoo Williams, Gail Bernadich, Charles Harrison, William Ober, Carol PO Box 21145 [email protected] 430 Cloverly Road 734-645-7417 Detroit, MI 48221-0145 Binder, David Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 Peshlakai, David L [email protected] 440 Spencer St Hefner, Jason 2244 Oakwood Drive Sparrow, Sharon Ferndale, MI 48220 4200 Oakwood Road Hillsdale, MI 49242-9000 1300 East Lafayette, Apt. 2207, 847-525-3645 Ortonville, MI 48462 [email protected] Detroit, MI 48207 Blaikie, Amanda Humphrey, Vincent 269-254-5248 [email protected] 1 Lafayette Plaisance St, #1901 [email protected] Pydyn, Lawrence Tarzia, Lisa Detroit, MI 48207 Kelly, Timothy 7391 Green Meadow Ln [email protected] Blair, Sidney 13300 Sumac Rd Canton, MI 48187 Walsh, Edward American House Elmwood South Lyon, MI 48178 Rabbio, Salvatore PO Box 40533 Apt 60, Kress, Henry 42600 Cherry Hill Rd, Apt 217 Redford, MI 48240-0535 2251 W Auburn c/o Kathleen Kress Canton, MI 48187 [email protected] Rochester Hills, MI 48309 10 NW White Way Robertson, John Walters, John 386-316-5587 Bentonville, AR 72712 2847 Seaton Circuit W, 3909 Woodward Apt. 308 Buchanan, Andrew Lucas-Celebi, Leah Warren, MI 48091 Detroit, MI 48201 4518 N. Kedzie Ave., Apt. 3C 801 Grosse Pointe Ct [email protected] [email protected] Chicago, IL 60625 Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 586-596-8667 Weller, Derek Buciu, Cristina Messana, Joseph Sakarellos, Alexandros [email protected] [email protected] PO Box 241 [email protected] Wey, Jennifer Clement, Thomas Sterling Heights, MI 48311 Schiebold, Matthew 2039 N. Campbell Rd. 3490 Pine Street Meyer, William 2120 Cambridge Rd Royal Oak, MI 48073 Hale, MI 48739 313-657-8493 Berkley, MI 48072-1707

Resigned Members (10/19/17–1/25/18) Clemans, Holly Silcox-Howard, Laura deRanieri, Vittoria Silvi, Roger DON’T GO MISSING Edmonson, Charles Sudia-Coudron, Ellen Harris, Daniel Wolfgram, Thomas Want to know what’s going on? Opie, Peter Want gigs? Want to keep in touch? Reinstated Members (10/19/17–1/25/18) Roenicke, Darryl Turner Houk, Rachel When you move, get a new phone Smith, James number or email address, let us know. Expelled Members (10/19/17–1/25/18) Anderson, Dale Martinez, Matthew Davis, Stephen Maslane, Eugene James, Curtis Price, Jonathan Jones, Derron Reum, Sharon L eBilling Jones Jr, Paul Taul, Virtis Important Notice

Members who give the union their email HOW TO STAY IN GOOD STANDING To avoid being expelled, be sure to pay your member- address will receive dues billings via eBill only ship dues no later than the first month of each quarter. unless they opt out of eBilliing. Your next payment is due by Monday, April 2. On Tues- Please contact Local 5 day, May 1, all members who have not paid their dues will be suspended. if you are unsure of your status or options.

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 16 — Comedy Corner —

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Detroit MusiCares for Music People Federation of Musicians MusiCares Foundation assists musicians, songwrit- AFM Local 5 ers, composers, recording engineers and other music industry professionals experiencing person- al, medical or financial emergency. As one of The Recording Academy’s (GRAMMYs) two charitable The IRS Waits for No Man – foundations, MusiCares reaches out to assist music or Woman professionals struggling with medical crises, addic- By the time your next Keynote arrives, you will tions issues, loss of livelihood, dental emergencies, be very close to the deadline for filing your tax HIV/AIDS and other unforeseen crises. MusiCares’ returns for 2017. Now is the time to begin get- assistance consists of emergency financial grants, ting your tax records in order. and/or referral to other helping resources. The ap- As you do so, keep in mind that membership plication process is quick and user-friendly, and re- and work dues paid to Local 5 and contributions spects the confidentiality and the dignity of the ap- made to the Detroit Musicians Fund are all tax plicant. For more information, contact Jennifer Leff, deductions. East Region Director, toll-free at 877-303-6962 or Feel free to contact Local 5 if you would like visit www.grammy.com/MusiCares. an official record of what you’ve paid in for 2017.

Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 17 Detroit Federation of Musicians TEMPO Contributions, 4th Quarter, 2017 Member Survey To get listed in the Local 5 Intune database as a performer NOTE: New guidelines issued by the AFM Legisla- or teacher, you must submit your information. The easiest tive Department require that individual TEMPO con- way, if you don’t do a profile at detroitmusicians.net, is to tributions of $50 or more be written in a fill out the form below and email, snail-mail or fax it in. separate check (from your dues) made payable to AFM TEMPO. Local 5 Membership Survey (please print) Ethan Allen Stephen McKenzie First/last name:______William Austin, Jr. Gayelynn McKinney Email address:______Alan Ayoub Glenn Mellow Website:______Susan Ayoub Donald Ozga What do you want known about you as a musician? Paul Becker Eugene Page ______Robert Bergman Paul Reeves Jr Richard Boelter Patricia Reiter ______David Booker Barbara Robinson Marcy Chanteaux Anthony Rossi ______Keith Claeys Elizabeth Rowin Douglas Cornelsen Barry Schigelone ______Thelma Dinwiddie G. Craig Strain John Dorsey Laurence Teal Jr What kinds of work might you be looking for? Ronald Fischer Dennis Tini Theater q Symphony q Club q Studio q Weddings Wallace Fitz George Troia Jr q Parties q Receptions q Philip Grameno David Wagner Other______William Grasty Richard Wigginton I give private lessons on the following instruments: McKinley Jackson Derrick Williams ______Mary Johnstone Robert Williams Carl Karoub Patrick Zelenak Clip and mail or fax this survey to Local 5 at: Victoria King Barbara Zmich Detroit Federation of Musicians Laurence Liberson TOTAL = $652.50 20833 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 AFM is not soliciting contributions to TEMPO from any individ- Fax: 248.569.1393 ual who is not a member of the American Federation of Musicians Email: [email protected] of the United States and Canada (AFM), executive or professional employee of AFM or its affiliates, or their family member living in The Detroit Federation of Musicians respects your right to privacy and the same household. Any contribution received from such an indi- will not sell or otherwise distribute this information to any third party.. vidual will be returned to that contributor.

Detroit Musicians Entertainment Dues Billing Reminder Referral Gigs – 4th Quarter, 2017 If you gave Local 5 your email address, you will Date Leader Players City not receive an invoice in your snail mail box. If 10/21 Kelly Roenicke 1 South Lyon you still do wish to receive a paper invoice, you 10/31 José Riojas 1 Warren must let Local 5 know by simply sending an 12/06 José Riojas 1 Warren email to: [email protected]. 12/14 José Riojas 1 Troy Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 18 Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 9/19/17

The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to the minutes of the previous meeting, they were approved unanimously. order at 11:08 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- Wednesday, October 11 at 11:00 am. na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members President Troia gave the following report: Ralphe Armstrong, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Lynne The final draft of the new Detroit Symphony Orchestra contract is Marie Mangan. being prepared for printing. On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to approve The Community Orchestra agreement has been ratified – 45 Yes, 0 the agenda, it was approved unanimously. Nay. Modifications to the agreement are as follows: The agreement will 11:09 am Andrew Wu, Local 5 Delegate to the ROPA Conference be in effect until August 31, 2020. By the end of the agreement, the joined the meeting. rate of pay will have increased to $76 per performance, $64 per dress This is Mr Wu’s first opportunity to serve as ROPA Delegate for rehearsal and $57 per rehearsal. The only other change to the contract MOT and Local 5, as well as his first time attending a ROPA Confer- is cartage language, as follows: “When applicable, the Employer shall pay ence. additional compensation, by mutual agreement, to a Musician to move The conference took place in Phoenix, AZ from July 31-Aug 3, oversized or multiple instruments to services.” This was a clarification 2017. The first day featured a negotiating workshop, held primar- of previous language in the agreement. ily for those orchestras who are currently in or have just finished up The signatory orchestras to the Community Orchestra agreement negotiations. The staff for the AFM Symphonic Services Department are Dearborn Symphony, Grosse Pointe Symphony, Livonia Symphony, gave presentations on how to navigate negotiations. Mr Wu found the Michigan Philharmonic, Motor City Symphony and Redford Civic workshop to be fascinating and was gratified that the preparation and Symphony. negotiating strategies used by MOT are ones being encouraged by the The Fisher/Nederlander LLC contract was overwhelmingly rati- AFM SSD. fied – 23 Yes votes, 0 Nay. The agreement will be in effect until Au- Additionally, the conference also covered a wide range of topics, gust 31, 2020. By the end of the agreement, the rate of pay will have including hearing protection, bullying, diversity and pension. increased to $1,572.91 weekly scale, $196.61 per single show, $136.43 There were breakout sessions, in which delegates had the opportu- per rehearsal and $27.30 per half hour of overtime. Contribution to the nity to discuss specific challenges with those from orchestras of similar AFM-EPF will increase from 11.99% to 12.99% in the first year and size. Mr Wu’s group included the LA Opera, Dallas Opera, Houston remain for the duration of the contract. Finally, the following language Opera and Ballet, Pittsburgh Opera, Boston Ballet and Minnesota was added for keyboard substitutes: “The musician shall receive a one- Opera. Something they all shared in common was the move towards time preparation/substitute fee of $400.00, paid on the last payroll of smaller productions and/or smaller productions that took place outside the run of the show.” of the organization’s main stage. In almost all circumstances, this led to The Detroit Opera House contract was overwhelmingly ratified – a discussion of how musicians would be selected or rotated into the 28 Yes, 0 Nay. The agreement will be in effect until August 31, 2020. smaller ensembles. In no case was there guaranteed pay equity. By the end of the agreement, the rate of pay will have increased to A presentation of Internal Orchestra Organization looked at work- $1,618.06 weekly scale, $202.26 per single show, $130.50 per rehearsal place issues, such as those among players, between management and and $25.09 per half hour of overtime. Contribution to the AFM-EPF players, unsafe work environment, bullying and use of social media. Mr will increase from 12.99% to 13.99% in the first year and remain for Wu found SSD Educator Todd Jelen’s ‘scripted’ orchestra meeting to be the duration of the contract. Language was added to clarify that side- especially helpful and entertaining. musicians’ scale for Keyboard and Guitar players will also be paid for Discussion also took place with regard to management wanting to rehearsals (in addition to performances). The following language was have language in agreements that requires people to retire by certain added for keyboard substitutes: “The musician shall receive a one-time ages. Mr Wu spoke about the ‘rule of 80’, i.e. the sum of an employee’s substitution fee of $400.00, paid on the last payroll of the run of the age and years of service, borrowed from General Motors. VP Cornelsen show.” Also, $75 is inserted into the agreement in employer cartage talked about the big difference between mandates and having incen- payment. tives to retire. As he mentioned, it’s very common for highly qualified NABET Local 43, tenants at Local 5 headquarters, still do not have musicians to play until an advanced age. Though it has been considered an agreement with WDIV but feel progress is being made. However, they illegal to have a mandatory retirement age in many orchestral union would like us to continue to not appear or advertise, and turn off, Local 4. agreements, Ms Mangan reiterated that it is legal for the company to President Troia expressed his appreciation for those members who offer benefits, etc to employees as an incentive to retire. participated in the Annual Labor Day March! There was a group of 12 In conclusion, Mr Wu’s biggest lesson was the importance of com- marchers including Sue and Al Ayoub, Gabriel and Carmelina Escoe, munication among the musicians, the local union, management and the Johnathan Boyd, Laura Larson, Christa Grix, Mary Johnstone, Mauricio national AFM. Betanzo, Paul Onachuk, Larry Barone and President Troia. Marchers President Troia and Mr Wu spoke about the possibility of Local 5 were picked up by Reverend Anderson. Alternative ways of participat- paying the ROPA dues for the MOT players. Ms Mangan spoke in sup- ing are being discussed for next year. port of the union paying those dues, providing this aid to the orchestra The Music Performance Trust Fund is sponsoring 10 performances at members. nursing homes and senior centers this fiscal year for their Musician Fest 11:27 AM Mr Wu left the meeting. 2017. Mary Johnstone and President Troia are facilitating the single per- On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to approve Executive Board minutes continue on page 20

KeynoteKeynote uu 1st Quarter 2018 u 19 Executive Board Minutes, 9/19/17, continued from page 19 tions, they were accepted unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- former concerts at several of the facilities that have had these events before. tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. President Troia attended the first segment of the three-part AFM Just prior to the news of the recent extensive hack of the systems Officer Training Program series two weeks ago in Chicago, immediate- of credit bureau Equifax, Sec/Treas Ayoub reported that the union had ly preceding the Midwestern Conference. He found the sessions very became aware that a number of people who work in the state of Michi- informative and looks forward to attending the second part in Novem- gan had had fraudulent unemployment claims filed, using their name ber when the AFM sends him to Madison, Wisconsin. This segment and information. Among many others, the affected people include mu- will be presented by the Labor School of the University of Wisconsin. sicians who have been hired by several Michigan orchestras, including President Troia and Sec/Treas Ayoub attended the newly formed the Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint and Kalamazoo symphonies. She sent out Midwestern Conference in Chicago, Illinois over the weekend of a group email to Local 5 members, informing them of important steps September 8–10. The newly formed conference consists of the Mid- to take to protect themselves as well as possible and reassuring them America (to which Local 5 belongs), Mid-States and Illinois Confer- that employers would be busy denying these claims. ences. The conference was well attended. The officers heard presenta- Sec/Treas Ayoub reported on the recent Dental Clinic funded by tions from most AFM officers, Conference Officers, and a presentation MusiCares. The clinic was well-attended, and it appeared as though a from Local 5 Sec/Treas Susan Barna Ayoub, who spoke for the AFM good time was had by all. She offered a hearty thank-you as always to Diversity Committee. MusiCares and expressed her enjoyment of having the opportunity to Both Mr Armstrong and Ms Mangan spoke about the importance be involved with making this offering to the music community. of mentorship to young players. Mr Armstrong will speak with Ellen Sec/Treas Ayoub reported on the audit of Local 5’s books per- Rowe and Andrew Bishop, professors at U of M, about allowing him formed by the Pension Fund. The union did not contribute on behalf to actively sign up members at the university. After S/T Ayoub spoke of every part-time office employee from 2012-2016. After negotiat- about the importance of keeping up the screens through the end of ing with the AFM-EPF, and in light of the problems the AFM-EPF is orchestral auditions, so that the identities of the auditioners are secret facing, the union will pay an agreed upon portion of the pension and until the end, VP Cornelsen spoke enthusiastically about keeping the penalties owed. screens up throughout the process. He mentioned that, usually if the Returning to a review of Local 5’s Limited Pressing Agreements screen comes down, there is an agenda that is about something other that was begun at the previous meeting, on motion by Mr McKenzie, than purely musical ability. Local 5’s officers extended an invitation to seconded by Mr Armstrong, to approve the agreements, they were ap- those present to host the conference next September, which was ac- proved unanimously. cepted. Local 5 members will be kept abreast of developments as we To confirm the results of an epoll, on motion by Ms Mangan, second- move forward and will be invited to help plan and attend the confer- ed by Mr McKenzie, to approve the date of Oct 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm for ence as they are able. the Semi-Annual Membership Meeting, it was approved unanimously. The AFM has a relief fund set up for hurricane relief, www.afm. To confirm the results of an epoll, on motion by Ms Mangan, sec- org/2017/09/harvey-relief-fund/. President Troia asked the members onded by VP Cornelsen, to approve members wishing to donate their of the board to consider donating to the fund if they haven’t already. services for the aforementioned Hurricane Relief concert, it was ap- He also mentioned that most of the board responded to his e-poll re- proved. garding donating services on Sunday, October 1, 2017 for a concert at President Troia handed around a thank-you card from members of St. Regis Parish. All proceeds go to the Catholic Services Relief Fund, Dave Skotarcyk’s family for remembering his father’s death. which is also for hurricane relief. He also asked the board to consider President Troia passed around copies of a letter that was handed attending the concert or performing, if possible. out by AFM Legislative Director Alfonso Pollard at the MidWestern President Troia phoned several Local 5 members that live in Florida Conference, written by the members of the USA President’s Commit- and so far has only heard from Fred Boldt who is okay but having a tee on the Arts and Humanities. It was an excellent letter that is known hard time getting basic services. He is still waiting to hear from Sid Blair for having used the first letter of each paragraph to spell out the word and Larry Teal. RESIST – in protest of the threatened ending of this committee. On motion by Mr Armstrong, seconded by Ms Mangan, to accept He also handed out the “Rise Up, Unions” stickers that Local 5 had the president’s report, it was accepted unanimously. printed for the Labor Day Parade. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- In a final discussion for the day, Mr Armstrong and Ms Mangan bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by VP offered to organize a music business class geared for young musicians. Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to receive the financial reports, 1:05 pm On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to they were received unanimously. adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards IMPORTANT REMINDER reports. On motion by Mr Armstrong, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. Please keep your life insurance beneficiary i Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications from Christopher Spooner, John Walters and Justin Emerich. On mo- nformation up to date. Your heirs will love you for it. tion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to accept the applica-

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The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to they were received unanimously. order at 10:35 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by VP Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- Cornelsen, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to approve the reports, they na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members were approved unanimously. Ralphe Armstrong, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Patrick Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Zelenak. Cards reports. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Zelenak, On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to approve to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. the agenda, it was approved unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications After discussion, the board decided to table the minutes as presented from Jeffrey Canady, Francisco Delgado, Edward Davis, Tracy Carter, and asked Sec/Treas Ayoub to reword a paragraph from the September Joseph LeFevre, Alexander Davis and Andrea Levine. On motion by VP minutes. Cornelsen, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to accept the applications, they The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on were accepted unanimously. Wednesday, November 1 at 11:00 am. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- President Troia gave the following report: ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census All pending collective bargaining agreements and their ratifications report. have been finalized. Updated agreements will be on our website. Moving to Unfinished Business, Sec/Treas Ayoub reported that, be- President Troia asked each board member to please make every ef- ginning on Friday, Local 5 member Daniel Kolton would begin work- fort to attend the upcoming Semi-Annual Meeting on Monday, Octo- ing in the office, as her assistant. Among other things, Mr Kolton will ber 16, at 7:00 pm. act as a part-time in-office IT person for the union. Ten Local 5 members, including President Troia, participated in the Moving on to Good & Welfare, President Troia reported that for- Hurricane Relief Concert held on Sunday, October 1, 2017. The con- mer Local 5 member and Cass Tech administrator Charlie Weiner has cert was a success and was well attended – with almost 60 players taking passed away at the age of 92. President Troia also reported the Supreme part. Unofficially, it raised about $13,000 for the cause. President Troia Court has agreed to hear a new case that is in danger of instituting was able talk to several musicians about the benefits of union member- national Right-To-Work. It is called Janus v American Federation of ship. He had worked to encourage musicians to participate and hand- State, County and Municipal Employees, No. 16-1466. The court will ed around the program. Andrew Neer, director of the Redford Civic be considering whether or not public sector unions may require work- Symphony (one of orchestras that participates in Local 5’s Community ers who are not members to help pay for collective bargaining. If the Orchestra Master Agreement), conducted the concert. court’s answer is no, unions would lose a substantial source of revenue. Participating were concertmaster Andrew Wu; violinists Lynn Bros- A ruling allowing workers to refuse to pay the fees would be the cul- nan, Anida Margariti, and Priscilla Marino; violist Scott Stefanko; cellist mination of a decades-long campaign by conservative groups aimed at Eugene Zenzen; bass Steve McKenzie; bassoon Phelan Young; horn Lu- weakening unions representing public employees. cas Dickow; and, joining President Troia on trombone, was trombonist Mr Armstrong reminded the board that former House Speaker Dave Pydyn. The musicians’ donation of service was appreciated. Newt Gringrich had wanted to change child labor laws, in essence so On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to ap- that children who need income would be paid for doing work at their prove the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. school. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- President Troia thanked Mr McKenzie for employing 40-or-so mu- bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr sicians at the Charles Wright museum. Lymperis, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to receive the financial reports, 11:30 am Meeting adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 11/1/17 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to the official conference begins. The workshop takes place particularly order at 11:12 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well for those representing orchestras who are close in time to negotia- as Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan tions. This year, included were the Kennedy Center, San Antonio, Fort Barna Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Mem- Worth, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Buffalo and Philadelphia or- bers Ralphe Armstrong, Robert Lymperis, Lynne Marie Mangan and chestras – each of whom spoke about their situations. The Kennedy Alonza McKenzie. In addition, Detroit Symphony ICSOM Delegate Center experienced contentious negotiations and settled for a one-year Monica Fosnaugh was in attendance. contract – an extension of the previous one. Management is raising On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to approve money for a massive expansion of the Center, while making cuts else- the agenda, it was approved unanimously. where. The president of the Center is in charge of the negotiations but The next meeting of the Executive Board will take place on Mon- is never present at the table. Thus, the orchestra reps are talking with day, December 18 at 10:00 am. people who simply provide information but do not make decisions. Ms Fosnaugh, English horn player with the DSO, stated that she is The Washington National Orchestra performs at the Kennedy Center. starting her 3rd year as the orchestra’s ISCOM representative. This year’s In San Antonio, they are terminating the organization and transferring conference took place in Buffalo, NY from August 22nd through the it to a 501c3 non-profit called, “Symphonic Music for San Antonio.” 26th. Each year there is a negotiation workshop on the night before Executive Board minutes continue on page 22

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The new non-profit is being organized by three major funders who are tired of the “failing business model.” Assets are being assessed and will be transferred to the new 501c3 after all obligations are met. There is concern that the new management group will reduce the orchestra size from 72 to 40. The Fort Worth rep called their labor action worth it because they kept their in- tegrity as an orchestra and learned more about themselves and each other. In Pitts- burgh, they signed a 5-year agreement, by the end of which their financials should be back to where they started. Their private pension is now closed to all current players, and they are going into 401k’s or 403b’s. Their base contribution is 8%, which in- creases with age up to 17%. Ms Fosnaugh added that more orchestras are going this way. The musicians of Philadelphia antici- pate that they are approaching a difficult negotiation. At issue is the fact that they are the lowest paid of the top 5 orchestras. They also bear the stigma of no longer be- ing in the AFM-EPF. As a result, they are losing people and are not able to attract as good players as previously. On the next morning, ICSOM Chair Meredith Snow emphasized ICSOM’s commitment to the union. She clarified that the value of the union is what we make of it. She mentioned the new Ben Hur movie that was recorded non-union at the San Francisco-area Skywalker Ranch. Ms Snow spoke aggressively about those who accepted that job – that it devalues union work. It was played by a number of union members who work under CBAs with operas and symphonic orchestras. Ms Fosnaugh said that orchestras are not elitist and unsustainable, though the League has indicated that. It is NOT a business model that is broken. ISCOM President George Brown took a shot at the League of American Orchestras for trying to maintain aison Alfonso Pollard spoke about the events that have happened in the current business model of American Orchestras. There is no one Washington DC in the past year, such as the push to eliminate the NEA solution to everyone’s problems. The musicians need more control over and the uphill battle for “Fair Play, Fair Pay.” Even changes to NAFTA messaging to fight misinformation, i.e. they need to gain control of could affect intellectual property rights. Bottom line, regarding TEM- their message. There is confusion about how much music can be posted PO: Our presence in Washington DC is more important now than ever. under the IMA (Integrated Media Agreement), and it is difficult to AFM Symphonic Services Director Rochelle Skolnick spoke about get people to understand that they can’t just post their music to the the fact that each orchestra intrinsically represents the individual city internet. Moving to the topic of diversity, they are looking for ways to in which it resides and that it is crucial to build authentic relationships advance diversity in programming, conductors, management positions, that are unique to the community. Again, there is no one cookie cutter board members, etc. There are a number of minorities and women on “American” model that works for all. Each city is different at building boards and in orchestras. AFM Legislative Director and Diversity Li- Executive Board minutes continue on page 23

Keynote u 1st1st QuarterQuarter 20182018 uu 2222 Executive Board Minutes, 11/1/17, continued from page 22 He then attended a town hall meeting at Orchestra Hall, concerning annuitizing the DSO pension plan. The meeting was very informa- and keeping relationships with its orchestra. tive. Sachs and Waldman attorney Derrick Watkins attended along with On the next day of the conference, it was reported that there is over Laurie Landers Goldman, who heads the DSO pension committee. $3 million in the AFM Orchestra and Opera strike fund, but that it is Derrick has served as the Employment Retirement Income Security down because of the reduced size of orchestras. The new orchestral Act (ERISA) expert regarding the DSO plan for many years. Integrated Media Agreement negotiations are coming up and are an- President Troia attended the opening production of Rigoletto by the ticipated to be contentious. Kevin Case gave a talk on bargaining health Michigan Opera Theatre. The production was excellent in every way. care, which is of course very changeable at this moment. If health care He is consistently impressed by the level of the performances offered costs are rising, he suggests looking at changing demographics within each time he attends. the orchestra, such as age and gender, as a possible place to save. He He visited member Earl Deforest, who is recovering from heart fail- also recommended always having a truly independent agent and to ure. He is back home now and getting back to a usual routine. He ap- have language that allows that to change. AFM President Ray Hair led preciates phone calls and visits. a discussion about the Pension Fund. The information is available at President Troia attended the Funeral Mass for Elma “Dixie Belle” afm-epf.org. The determination of a negatively changed status of the Tronianko on Monday, October 30. She was a 72-year member of Lo- Fund was not made this summer, as was anticipated, but could happen cal 5, and he has fond memories of her from years past playing with within the next 5 years. President Troia talked about those who are Chet Bogan’s Dixieland Band and other engagements, including the drawing 6-figure pensions as being perhaps a first place cuts would Bob-Lo Boat. happen. However, cuts have to be fair, or the Pension Benefit Guaranty Local 5 administrative assistant Mary Johnstone also lost her mother, Corporation will not approve them. The presentation was perceived as Catherine, the very same week. aggressive. Finally, yesterday, President Troia learned of the passing of longtime On the following day, two big seminars were presented. One was member, bandleader and Detroit Public Schools teacher and adminis- “Back from the Brink,” given by representatives who went through trator Ben Pruitt, Sr. He served as chair of Local 5’s most recent election orchestra strikes. The DSO’s Ken Thompkins spoke about the misuse of committee. He will be greatly missed by our musical community. funds being put toward the building, as opposed to the musicians. The On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to approve Louisville orchestra urged everyone not to wait until negotiations in the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. order to discover philosophical differences between musicians and the Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- board. The Buffalo orchestra thinks they have a board that believes in bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Ms what they do; Joann Falletta is their conductor. Later in a diversity dis- Mangan, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to receive the financial reports, cussion, Ken Thompkins spoke about his experience as a DSO African- they were received unanimously. American fellow. John Lofton, bass trombone for the LA Philharmonic, Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Ms said it matters to people to see musicians that look like them. Local 5’s Mangan, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to approve the reports, they were Mr Armstrong said it gives people hope; he also spoke about the im- approved unanimously. portance of education. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge Cards On Saturday, community relations were discussed, and Randy reports. On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to Whatley, who was involved with the DSO strike, spoke about the role approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. of social media. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications 12:20 pm Ms Fosnaugh left the meeting. from Christopher Hamlen and Sarah Lewis. On motion by Ms Man- On motion by Mr Armstrong, seconded by Mr Lymperis, to ap- gan, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to accept the applications, they were prove the minutes of the September board meeting, they were approved accepted unanimously. unanimously. Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, res- On motion by Mr McKenzie, seconded by VP Cornelsen, to ap- ignations, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census prove the minutes of the October meeting as amended, they were ap- report. proved unanimously. Moving on to Unfinished Business: On motion by Mr Armstrong, President Troia gave the following report: seconded by Ms Mangan, to confirm the results of an epoll regarding He thanked the members of the board for attending the Semi-An- member hardship, the results were confirmed unanimously. nual Meeting on Monday, October 17 at 7:00 pm. Seventeen members 1:11 pm Jeremy Epp, Stephen Molina, Hunter Eberly, Haden Mc­ were in attendance. Kay and Robert Stiles (members of the DSO Orchestra Committee) After the most recent board meeting, President Troia attended an joined the meeting. orchestra meeting at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra where new Mr Epp spoke about the longstanding good relationship between committees were elected. The morale seemed very high in expectation the orchestra and Local 5, which is not always the case between sym- for the new season under the new agreement. phony orchestra musicians and their union. Mr Molina said that the He also attended a performance on Friday, October 20, that featured committee was attending the meeting for the purpose of making their Principal Cellist Wei Yu and Principal Violist Eric Nowlin. Both gave annual appropriations request. The musicians are at the beginning of incredible performances. Wei played the Elgar Concerto for Cello and a new 3-year agreement, and the request is for a contribution to the Orchestra and Eric was featured in Berlioz’s “Harold in Italy.” He said AFM Orchestra-Opera Strike Fund; a stipend, along with a pension that we are very fortunate to have these incredible musicians in our contribution, for the committee members; and an amount for miscella- community. Executive Board minutes continue on page 24

KeynoteKeynote uu 1st1st QuarterQuarter 20182018 uu 2323 Executive Board Minutes, 11/1/17, continued from page 23 largest single donation in DSO history. The Davidson Foundation has sponsored the DSO’s popular neighborhood concert series over the past 7 years; this grant also includes a challenge grant to add to the neous expenses. VP Cornelsen added that the current request was very DSO’s endowment. similar to that of previous years. Mr Molina also asked the members of 1:25 pm The members of the Orchestra Committee left the meeting. the union board to consider attending the DSO concerts and recep- On motion by Mr Armstrong, seconded by Ms Mangan, to approve tions, in order to help sustain the feeling of camaraderie between the the committee’s appropriations request, it was approved unanimously. DSO musicians and the union. He spoke about the audience reaction 1:34 pm On motion by VP Cornelsen, seconded by Ms Mangan, to to the Davidson Foundation $15 million gift, which is tied for the adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned.

Minutes: Executive Board Meeting, 12/18/17 The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Board was called to The orchestra voted overwhelmingly to approve the annuitization order at 10:10 am, President George Troia being in the chair, as well as of the DSO pension plan. The retired members should see no change Vice President Douglas Cornelsen and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bar- in their benefit; the advantage for the corporation is they would not na Ayoub being present. Also present were Executive Board Members be liable for any shortfall of funding, and an insurance company would Ralphe Armstrong, Robert Lymperis, Alonza McKenzie and Patrick assume that risk. Zelenak. The musicians announced a $100,000 contribution to the DSO at On motion by Mr Lymperis, last week’s Annual Meeting. seconded by Mr Armstrong, to ap- President Troia attended the prove the agenda, it was approved December 9th performance, fea- unanimously. turing Mahler’s Ninth Symphony. 10:13 am Lynne Marie Mangan The orchestra was outstanding. joined the meeting. The Metro AFL-CIO will hold On motion by VP Cornelsen, its annual Holiday Party at its De- seconded by Mr McKenzie, to ap- cember Delegate Body Meeting, prove the minutes of the November which takes place on Wednesday, meeting, they were approved unani- December 20, 5:00 pm at 8124 E. mously. Ten Mile Road in Centerline. The The next meeting of the Execu- members of the Board are cordially tive Board will take place on Friday, invited – as they are to any delegate January 19, 2018 at 11:00 am. body meeting. The meetings take President Troia gave the follow- place on the third Wednesday of ing report: the month at 5:30 pm, locations He participated in the AFM TBD. Leadership Training Seminar held The National AFL-CIO will be at the University of Wisconsin in hosting a four-state all-day sum- Madison from November 5–8. The mit on Thursday, January 25, at the seminar was facilitated by members IEBW Hall on Porter Street. You of the Labor School as well as the are welcome to come and attend AFM. It was the second phase of any part of the day. Richard Trum- three planned and paid for by the ka will be there to discuss the soli- AFM. President Troia was in a group darity grants awarded to Michigan, of fifteen participants from across In November, President Troia (far right, 2nd row) participat- Wisconsin, Ohio and Pennsylvania. the US and Canada. He found the ed in the AFM Leadership Training Seminar held at the Uni- These are the states targeted for the study, problem solving and cama- versity of Wisconsin in Madison. The seminar was facilitated 2018 elections. raderie inspiring and worthwhile. by members of the Labor School as well as the AFM. It was President Troia spoke about a Many thanks to the AFM for pro- the second phase of three planned and paid for by the AFM. recently received email from Inter- viding this opportunity. President Troia was in a group of 15 participants from across national President Ray Hair, urging The DSO has received printed the U.S. and Canada. Many thanks to the AFM for providing support for the Butch Lewis Act copies of their new agreement. Lo- of 2017. The new bill introduced this inspiring and worthwhile opportunity. cal 5 shared the printing cost as we in the Senate by Senator Sherrod have done in the past. Brown (D-Ohio) and in the House Both Local 5 officers took the new members of the DSO out to by Representative Richard Neal (D-Massachusetts) has several strate- lunch on Tuesday, November 28, at the Block Restaurant near Orches- gies to help Defined Benefit Pension Plans like the AFM-EPF. tra Hall. In attendance were clarinetists Andrea Levine and Jack Walters; The act itself is named after a Teamster pensioner, Butch Lewis. In bassist Chris Hamlen; violinist Sujin Lim; cellist Jeremy Crosmer; and short, it calls for the establishment of a Pension Rehabilitation Ad- bassoonist Alexander Davis. They all appreciated the outing very much. Executive Board minutes continue on page 25

KeynoteKeynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 24 Executive Board Minutes, 12/18/17, continued from page 24 Ms Mangan reminded all that Amazon has its Smile program. If you name a charity you wish to receive donations, each time you make an ministration, under the Department of Treasury which would have the eligible purchase with Amazon, your charity will receive a contribu- ability to issue bonds to guarantee loans, helping pension funds that tion. (See full info on page 17.) are in distress to continue to pay full benefits to pensioners. The idea Special orders: 11:20 AM Local 5 member and Executive Director has been talked about over the past couple of years, but this is the first of Detroit Sound Conservancy Carleton Gholz, PhD joined the meet- time a beneficial plan has been articulated since the passage of the 2014 ing. Multi Employer Pension Reform Act. The bill also contains provisions Dr. Gholz reported that: to address plans that have already been granted a reorganization plan • Detroit Sound Conservancy, formed in 2012, is a historic preserva- approval under MPRA. tion nonprofit (see more at http://detroitsound.org ). President Troia attended the funerals of members Ben Pruitt and • An example of their work was the successful effort in making Unit- Nick Waselowich, and presented Bibles to the families. Both were very ed Sound Systems a local historic district in Detroit and the installa- grateful to the Local for our support at these difficult times. tion of a Michigan Historical Marker on the property. On motion by Mr Lymperis, seconded by Mr Armstrong, to ap- • He reported that in his work for DSC he understands that there prove the president’s report, it was approved unanimously. is much going on in the city musically and that there is a need for Sec/Treas Ayoub presented reports of Monthly Income, Cash Dis- policy that is related to music in the city, which includes the voice bursements and Comparative Fiscal Year-to-Date. On motion by Mr of the DFM. Armstrong, seconded by Ms Mangan, to receive the financial reports, • Dr. Gholz also discussed the Music Cities movement and a docu- they were received unanimously. ment called “The Mastering of a Music City,” a report published Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Payroll reports. On motion by Ms by Music Canada that looks at how a vibrant music economy can Mangan, seconded by Mr Zelenak, to approve the reports, they were generate a wide array of benefits for cities, from economic growth, approved unanimously. job creation, and increased spending to greater tax revenues and Sec/Treas Ayoub presented the Officers’ Expenses and Charge cultural development. Cards reports. On motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr Armstrong, • However, he reported that when he goes to meetings, conferences, to approve the reports, they were approved unanimously. and conventions related to Detroit music policy and the larger Mu- Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of New Member Applications sic Cities movement, he does NOT hear the point of view of AFM from Shantanique Moore, Dionte Densmore and Steven Sigurdson. On or DFM members. There is a distinct lack of awareness of what the motion by Ms Mangan, seconded by Mr McKenzie, to accept the ap- AFM does, its value to Detroit musicians, and what role it might plications, they were accepted unanimously. play in making Detroit a “music city.” Sec/Treas Ayoub presented a report of member reinstatements, resigna- • DSC is planning its 5th annual conference this fall. DSC hopes that tions, suspensions/expulsions and deaths, as well as a Local Census report. the DFM will be a partner/sponsor in some capacity with the con- Finally, Sec-Treas Ayoub reported that she wrote an article about ference. Dr. Gholz will share the details of that conference once the Detroit and Diversity that would run in the January 2018 issue of the dates have been settled and will put together an ask for the DFM International Musician. Board. Both officers reported that all tenants at Local 5 Headquarters, • Dr. Gholz also recommended that DFM hire an organizer to reach 20833 Southfield, have had a small increase of 3% in their rents. It has out to younger musicians and raise awareness about the DFM. If a been 10 years since rent was increased. All are long-term tenants, and budget could be found, Dr. Gholz would be interested in filling that there were no complaints. position. President Troia reminded the board that the annual Member Orien- tation & Open House would take place on Monday, Jan 8, beginning 12:00 PM On motion by Mr Armstrong, seconded by VP Cornel- at noon. son, to adjourn the meeting, it was adjourned unanimously.

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Keynote u 1st Quarter 2018 u 25 b Closing Chord b Ronald Aneiros (aka Ronny Phillips) passed away on Local 5 in 1945. A 72-year member, she played the ac- December 2, 2017 at the age of 87. He was born on July cordion and sang. Elma was the widow of deceased Local 24, 1930 in Detroit and affiliated with Local 5 in 1952. A 5 member Walter Tronianko and sister-in-law of deceased 65-year member, he played the piano. A vocal and piano Local 5 member Quinto Vitale. She studied music in New teacher, he loved to entertain. Toward the end of his career, York in 1939. In addition to belonging to the union, she he worked at piano bars, encouraging customers to sing was a member of Accordion Society. When her family along. moved to Detroit, she signed an exclusive contract with Al Napoleon Kelly died on October 27, 1917 at the age Rice of the Gail and Rice Agency, who renamed her Elma of 56. He was born on January 3, 1951 in Detroit and af- Santa, the Sweetheart of the Accordion. Later she became filiated with Local 5 in 2002. A 9-year member, he played Dixie Belle, the regular vocalist with Chet Bogan’s Wolver- the guitar and was a composer. Napoleon received a Board ine Jazz Band, singing Dixieland and New Orleans blues of Regents scholarship from Eastern Michigan University and jazz. They played for 17 years at the Lido, in addition to where he received a degree in music theory. numerous events, including six half-hour specials for PBS. Benjamin Pruitt, Sr. passed away on October 30, 2017 See photo below. at the age of 77. He was born on July 31, 1940 in Little Allan (Herman) Tucker passed away on December 18, Rock, AR and affiliated with Local 5 in 1968. Ben played 2017 at the age of 90. He was born on May 21, 1927 in the saxophones and had a long and distinguished teach- Portsmouth, VA and affiliated with Local 5 in 1956. A 59- ing career that is detailed in this issue’s “The Music Stand” year member, he played the drums and vibes. along with a photo on page 5. Nicholas Waselowich died on November 15, 2017 at the Allen Serrin died on November 4, 2017 at the age of 69. age of 91. He was born on September 11, 1926 in Detroit He was born on January 14, 1948 in Saginaw, MI and af- and affiliated with Local 5 in 1950. A 67-year member, he filiated with Local 5 in 1974. A 41-year member, he began played the viola. After serving in the military, Nick’s first his career as a reeds player. Later, when he developed carpal “real” job was with the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra tunnel syndrome, he was flexible enough to continue his – later eventually joining the Detroit Symphony Orches- career as a trumpet and trombone player. tra, recording in the Motown studios and performing in Elma Tronianko (aka Elma Santa aka Dixie Belle) passed numerous venues. A photo and more information about away on October 26, 2017 at the age of 96. She was born Nick and his career can be found on page 5 in “The Music on October 23, 1921 in Bellaire, OH and affiliated with Stand.”

This photo provided by Joe Podorsek shows Elma at a Detroit Lions game with a booster band: (L-r): Trombonist Pete Synnesvat; the tuba player, whose name Joe does remember, was curator of musical instruments at Greenfield Village; on banjo is Joe Podorsek; Gary Stuck is the drummer; Eric Mannering is the trumpeter; Wally Tronianko, Elma’s husband, is on clarinet.

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