NEWS e HOST OF THE 2014 CANADIAN CONFERENCE LOCAL 180 MUSICIANS’ ASSOCIATION OF OTTAWA-GATINEAU INCLUDING SUDBURY AND HUNTSVILLE

LOCAL 180 General Meeting Monday September 8th 7:30 pm 280 Metcalfe St 5th floor AUGUST 8 - 10, 2014

COURTYARD MARRIOTT 350 DALHOUSIE STREET OTTAWA, ON

musiciansassociation180.org SEPTEMBER 2014 VOL. 89 SEPTEMBER 2014 eNEWS

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Senior Editor: Robin Moir this eNews Harp is the Official Journal of Managing Editor: Glenn Robb

Editorial Coordinator: Francine Schutzman issue… Translation: Denise Carrière 3-4 President’s Message 5-6 Secretary-Treasurer’s Message Art Director: Lucie Lavallée 9

Production Manager: Dave Poulin Feature Articles Design: studioNINE 9 Feature: Hugh O’Connor The Musicians’ Association 14 Orchestra News of Ottawa-Gatineau Cover Photo: Dave Poulin Including Huntsville and Sudbury 18 16 Local 180 News Local 180, A. F. of M. 19 Darthurart OFFICERS President: Francine Schutzman 20 In memoriam Vice President: Gary Morton Secretary-Treasurer: Robin Moir

EXECUTIVE BOARD Dave Renaud, Lawrence Vine, Mike Mullin, Steve Boudreau

LOCAL 180 DELEGATES TO AFM CONVENTION Francine Schutzman General Meeting Robin Moir

th Monday, September 8 DISCLAIMER PRESIDENT EMERITUS 7:30 pm Glenn Robb (Doors open at 7 pm) Your officers and editorial staff conscientiously screen all advertising submitted to the News Harp. However, we cannot assume responsibility for product quality or advertising content; nor can your officers be held accountable for misrepresentations OFFICE STAFF Office Manager: Susan Avery-Sproule 280 Metcalfe St, 5th floor between side persons and leader/contractors. Office Assistant: Dan Blackwell MPTF Coordinator: Glenn Robb Local 180 publishes The News Harp 4 times per year. In an Election Year, we also publish an Election Issue for members. eNewsWebsite: Harp DaveSept Poulin2014 page 2 of 26 LOCAL 180 The President’s Report La version française se trouve à la page suivante. OTTAWA HOST OF THE 2014 Photo: Dave Poulin CANADIAN Francine Schutzman CONFERENCE ur Musicians’ Association was pleased to host this year’s meeting of the OCanadian Conference (affectionately known as the CanCon), which is a sub-division of the AFM made up of all the Canadian Locals. Thirty-two delegates from 22 Locals met at the Courtyard Marriott in the Byward Market from the evening of August 8th until the after- noon of August 10th. Besides the delegates, we had in attendance the eight members of the CanCon executive board, part of the AFM’s International Executive Board (President Ray Hair, Vice-President from Canada Alan Willaert, Secretary-Treasurer Sam Folio, and board member Tino Gagliardi), staff from the AFM Canada and AFM New York offices, ad- AFM President Ray Hair ministrators from the Musicians’ Pension Fund of Canada, and representatives from HUB in- surance company, which has handled all of our Locals’ insurance needs for the past 35 years. Our main HUB contact, Bob Burns, handled other needs as well: he very kindly stocked our hospitality suite with alcoholic beverages!

Vice-president from Canada Alan Willeart Bob Burns, from HUB International eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 3 of 26 LOCAL 180

Sean McKenny, President of the Ottawa and District Labour Council Jack Coghill, Paul Leclair, Marg Conway, Doug Kuss, Mark Reed, Robin Moir, Robin Moir and Ellen Versteeg-Lytwyn Eddy Bayens, Norm Slongo, Garth Hampson.

We heard about the necessity for a Local’s a membership vote (either a referendum or a Local 180 Slogan unveiled at board members to be protected by liability in- survey, depending upon whom you’re talking surance (ours are) and to keep careful meeting to) that resulted in 53 percent of the members the Canadian Conference notes. Liana White, Executive Director of the who responded saying that they would like to The Canadian Conference was the time to official- office of the AFM Toronto (better known now leave the AFM. However, the Guilde’s own by- ly launch the new Local 180 slogan and logo. Jim as the CFM), told us that ours is not the only laws call for a two-thirds majority. Stay tuned McCreavy’s slogan was put into the creative hands labour organization that is unhappy with the to this most important situation as it unfolds. of Lucie Lavallée, artistic director of the eNews current state of affairs regarding work permits You can read about it on cfmismyunion.ca. Harp, and the new slogan/logo was born! and labour market assessments for foreign Sean McKenny, President of the Ottawa and workers. The CFM is engaged in lobbying the District Labour Council, gave a rousing keynote federal government not to keep foreign work- speech on the importance of unions and the re- ers out but to establish minimum rates for all juvenation of Local 180 under Robin Moir’s en- musicians who perform at bars, etc., so that thusiastic leadership. The HUB insurance rep, Canadian musicians are not undercut. Liana re- Bob Burns, reported on recent improvements cently accompanied Alan Willaert to a meeting in insurance coverage for individual members. of the Canadian Labour Congress, with some Doug Kuss, Calgary Local 547, talked about 4000 delegates, and heard about the universal the findings of the ongoing CanCon Standards problems of attracting younger members and Committee, which is involved with making keeping the existing ones active and engaged. sure that all of the Locals are doing what they Speaking of Alan, we were all eager to hear should, as well as finding more efficient ways what he had to report about the desire of the to perform those tasks. To that end, we are Montreal Guilde, Local 406, to withdraw from all sharing information that may help our col- the AFM. The IEB has been engaged in on- leagues across the country. We heard from Allan Willaert, Vice-President from Canada, winning slo- going discussions with the leadership of the Ellen Versteeg-Lytwyn, administrator of the gan creator Jim McCreavy, Local 180, and International Guilde to try to accommodate their unique Musicians’ Pension Fund of Canada, that the Secretary-Treasurer Sam Folio. needs, but the Guilde’s wish for total auton- fund had relatively good returns this past year omy does not jive with AFM membership. As of and that it still compares quite favorably to this writing, the situation is in limbo. There was RRSP’s, coming out ahead each time. eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 4 of 26 LOCAL 180

The gathering didn’t consist of just plenary meetings. Some of us had committee meetings during the lunch that formed part of the conference, the hospitality suite was full of animated delegates sharing information informally (it was really loud in there!), and I hope that you were all aware that we combined our Local’s annual banquet with that of the CanCon. Jim McCreavy, who won our Local’s slogan contest with the catchy “Live Music Works,” used the banquet tickets that constituted the contest prize. We gave out six Life Member pins and two 50-year pins be- fore Peter Turner gave a wonderful talk honouring Hughie O’Connor, who was this year’s recipient of the Glenn Robb Local 180 President Francine Schutzman Lifetime Achievement award. After dinner, we were treat- and Secretary-Treasurer Robin Moir ed to music performed by the J.P. Allain Trio, the Tom McMahon Trio, and Blackwell. I was so proud of the incred- ible talent on display to the full house. The Tom McMahon Trio All of the arrangements for the weekend were made by Robin Moir, who did such a wonderful and thorough job that the compliments haven’t stopped pouring in. The rest of the board helped out as best we could, but Robin was the mastermind behind every detail. Gary Morton and Lucie Lavallée put together an impressive printed pro- Blackwell gram, Mike Mullin handled the sound and stagehand dut- ies, Dave Renaud played for the delegates with the Joe Hincke Quartet on the first evening, Susan Avery-Sproule manned the registration table, Dave Poulin was busy tak- ing photographs throughout the weekend, Dan Blackwell and his wife, Venus, set up the hospitality suite, I baked Joe Hincke Quartet cookies, Jarrod Goldsmith pursued sponsorships with great enthusiasm and success, Joe Turner shlepped beer, JP Allain Quintet and everyone filled in gaps whenever necessary. It was truly wonderful to see such a spirit of cooperation and, as one delegate put it in his thank-you letter, such a “benign sense of family”. Francine Schutzman

 Glenn Robb and Hugh O’Conner Lifetime members Kazimier Samujlo, Dave Poulin, Keith Estabrooks, Joe Turner, and Peter Beaudoin, with Local 180 President Francine Schutzman. eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 5 of 26 SECTION LOCALE 180 Rapport de la présidente The english version is located on the previous page. CanCon : la conférence canadienne à Ottawa ’Association des musiciens a été enchantée de tenir Section locale 406, de se retirer de l’AFM. L’IEB participe la Conférence canadienne (affectueusement connue à des échanges continus avec la direction de la Guilde afin Lsous le nom de CanCon) cette année, laquelle est une de tenter de répondre à leurs besoins uniques, mais le dé- subdivision de l’AFM formée de toutes les sections locales sir d’autonomie absolue de la Guilde ne cadre pas avec canadiennes. Trente-deux délégués venant de 22 sections les principes d’adhésion de l’AFM. À ce moment, la situa- locales se sont réunis au Courtyard Marriott, au marché tion est en suspens. Les membres ont voté (soit dans le By, à compter de la soirée du 8 août jusqu’au 10 août en contexte d’un référendum ou d’un sondage, selon la per- après-midi. En plus des délégués présents, nous avons ac- sonne à qui l’on s’adresse), et 53 pour cent ont confirmé cueilli les huit membres du conseil d’administration du vouloir quitter l’AFM. Toutefois, les règlements de la Guilde Francine Schutzman Photo: Dave Poulin CanCon, quelques membres du conseil d’administration exigent une majorité des deux tiers des voix. Surveillez le international de l’AFM (Ray Hair, président, Alan Willaert, déroulement de cette importante situation. Vous pouvez vice-président du Canada, Sam Folio, secrétaire trésorier, en connaître davantage à ce sujet sur cfmismyunion.ca. Turner, honorant Hughie O’Connor, le récipiendaire du prix Tino Gagliardi, membre du Conseil), du personnel de la d’excellence Glenn Robb pour l’ensemble des réalisations. Sean McKenny, président du Conseil du travail d’Ottawa et FCM et des bureaux de l’AFM à New York, des administra- Après le souper, nous avons été charmés par la musique du district, a offert un discours d’ouverture éloquent sur teurs de la Caisse de retraite des musiciens du Canada, du trio J.P. Allain, du trio Tom McMahon, et de Blackwell. l’importance des syndicats et sur le rajeunissement de la et des représentants de la compagnie d’assurances HUB, Nous étions très fiers du formidable talent dont a joui cette Section locale 180 sous la direction enthousiaste de Robin laquelle a répondu à tous les besoins de la Section locale salle comble. Moir. Le représentant de la compagnie d’assurances HUB, en matière d’assurances au cours des 35 dernières années. Bob Burns, a précisé les récentes améliorations de la cou- Robin Moir, qui s’est chargée de tous les préparatifs de la fin Notre personne-ressource principale, Bob Burns, s’est verture d’assurance à l’intention des membres individuels. de semaine, a tellement fait un bon travail que les éloges également chargé de répondre à d’autres besoins; en effet, Doug Kuss, de la Section locale 547, à Calgary, a mention- ne cessent d’entrer à flots. Les autres membres du Conseil il a gentiment fourni des boissons alcoolisées à servir dans né les résultats du comité des normes de la CanCon, lequel ont aidé autant que possible, mais Robin a été la tête diri- notre suite de réception! tente de s’assurer que toutes les sections locales voient geante des moindres détails. Gary Morton et Lucie Lavalee On nous a renseignés sur l’importance de protéger les à leur affaire, tout en trouvant des façons plus efficaces ont élaboré un excellent programme imprimé, Mike Mullin membres des conseils d’administration des sections lo- d’effectuer ces tâches. À cette fin, nous partageons tous était responsable du son et des tâches des machinistes de cales au moyen d’une assurance de responsabilité civile des renseignements qui sont utiles à nos collègues partout plateau, l’auditoire a été charmée par la musique de Dave (nos membres le sont) et de bien documenter les réu- au pays. Par ailleurs, nous avons eu des nouvelles d’Ellen Renaud et du Joe Hincke Quartet le premier soir, Susan nions. Liana White, directrice générale du bureau de l’AFM Versteeg-Lytwyn, administratrice de la Caisse de retraite Avery-Sproule a géré la table des inscriptions, Dave Poulin à Toronto (mieux connue comme la FCM), nous a affirmé des musiciens du Canada, confirmant le bon rendement de était affairé à prendre des photos tout au long de la fin que notre organisme n’est pas le seul à être mécontent la caisse au cours de la dernière année, et le fait qu’elle se de semaine, Dan Blackwell et son épouse, Venus, ont pré- de l’état actuel des autorisations d’emploi et de l’éva- compare très bien aux REER, se classant favorablement à paré la suite de réception, j’ai cuisiné des biscuits, Jarrod luation du marché du travail à l’intention des travailleurs chaque fois. Goldsmith a sollicité des commandites avec beaucoup étrangers. La FCM s’engage à faire des pressions auprès d’enthousiasme et de succès, Joe Turner servait la bière, La conférence ne comprenait pas uniquement des plénières. du gouvernement fédéral, non pas pour écarter les travail- et chacun comblait les lacunes au besoin. C’était vraiment Certains d’entre nous participaient à des réunions de comi- leurs étrangers, mais plutôt établir un tarif minimum pour magnifique de voir un tel esprit de collaboration, et comme tés pendant le lunch, la suite de réception était remplie de tous les musiciens s’exécutant dans les bars, etc., afin que l’a exprimé un délégué dans sa lettre de remerciements, un délégués dynamiques partageant des renseignements de les musiciens canadiens ne soient pas pénalisés. Liana a tel « sentiment familial anodin ». façon informelle (c’était fort bruyant dans cette pièce!), récemment accompagné Alan Willaert à une réunion du et nous espérons bien que vous étiez tous conscients Congrès du travail du Canada, réunissant environ 4 000 dé- Francine Schutzman du jumelage de la CanCon à notre banquet annuel. Jim légués, où on a parlé d’un problème universel, notamment McCreavy, gagnant du slogan de notre Section locale, « le défi d’attirer des membres plus jeunes et de garder les Live Music Works », a utilisé les billets du banquet, les- jeunes membres actuels actifs et intéressés. quels s’avéraient le prix du concours. Nous avons remis En parlant d’Alan, nous avons tous hâte d’entendre ce qu’il six épinglettes de membres à vie et deux épinglettes de aura à dire au sujet de la volonté de la Guilde de Montréal, 50 ans, le tout suivi d’une merveilleuse élocution de Peter eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 6 of 26 GRIDLOCAL 180 The Secretary-Treasurer’s Message La version française se trouve à la page suivante.

Presenting MROC… your rights, your money

ear Members This is important to know - THERE IS MONEY In addition, here is something else that is Photo: Dave Poulin IN MUSIC, LET MROC SHOW YOU WHERE! important to know …MROC pays royalties to I hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful Robin Moir members of the CFM as well as non-mem- D ou could At this point, many of you may ask who or summer. I wish that more of y bers. MROC distributes royalties for play- have attended the Canadian Conference what is MROC? MROC is the Musicians’ ers in all genres of music from freelance to held here in Ottawa, August 8 – 10 at the Rights Organization Canada — a not-for- symphonic. Stay tuned Courtyard Marriott in the Byward Market, as profit organization that distributes -neigh it was a wonderful opportunity to meet with bouring rights and private copying royalties Here is the heart of what we will be shar- for the officers and delegates from Locals across to musicians and vocalists. ing with our Local 180 members: You MUST Canada, as well as the CFM and AFM execu- register and assign your neighbouring upcoming What exactly are neighbouring rights? Just tive. There were thought-provoking discus- rights with MROC in order to receive royal- as SOCAN distributes royalties to songwrit- sions on many CFM policies, inspiring key- ties from them. MROC ers and publishers for a sound recording, note speakers, and a ratification of a new MROC distributes royalties to musicians Where do these royalties come from? The information Canadian Conference/MROC Agreement. and singers who played on those record- royalties flow from the commercial use of sound Please read this quarter’s message by ings. Therefore, if you have played on a re- recordings and are based on various tariffs ap- Session!! President Francine Schutzman who has de- cording in the past 50 years, and it has re- proved by the Copyright Board of Canada. tailed the entire conference weekend. ceived airplay, then there is money for you! This October, the Local will host an MROC As I wrote at the beginning, the Canadian What are the criteria? A sound recording information evening and we would like as Conference asked the Locals to ratify the must have been recorded in Canada or a many of you to attend as possible. agreement made between the Canadian Rome convention country or by a company/ If you have ever been part of a recording, Conference and MROC, which they did. Our independent artist from one of these coun- please come out and join us. This is your experience as Canadian officers tells us tries. Every musician/vocalist who played opportunity to learn more about MROC, and that at the grassroots level, that is, among on that recording is eligible to receive roy- how you will earn the royalties that you musicians and singers, MROC remains rela- alties regardless of nationality. MROC works deserve! tively unknown. Each Canadian local will for all of us beyond Canada. It has agree- now be precipitating a conversation with ments with collective management organ- Robin Moir our members regarding MROC, and urging izations from around the world, including them to assign their neighbouring rights to the UK and the United States. MROC.

eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 7 of 26 GRIDSECTION LOCALE 180 Message de la secrétaire trésorière The english version is located on the previous page. Le MROC : administrer VOS redevances À tous les membres, aux chanteurs ayant participé à ces enregistrements leur part des redevances. Par conséquent, si, dans les 50 der- ous espérons que vous avez connu un été magnifique. nières années, vous avez participé à un enregistrement Nous aurions aimé accueillir davantage de membres Photo: Dave Poulin ayant joui du temps d’antenne, il y a de l’argent pour vous! Nà la Conférence canadienne tenue ici, à Ottawa, du 8 Robin Moir au 10 août au Courtyard Marriott du marché By, car ce fut Quels sont les critères? Un enregistrement sonore doit une merveilleuse occasion de rencontrer des dirigeants et avoir été enregistré au Canada ou dans un pays partie à des délégués représentant les sections locales partout au la Convention de Rome ou avoir été enregistré par une so- Canada, ainsi que des membres des conseils de la FCM et de ciété ou un artiste indépendant venant de l’un de ces pays. l’AFM. Des échanges suscitant réflexion ont eu lieu sur bon Chaque musicien ou chanteur ayant participé à cet enregis- Vous serez nombre de politiques de la FCM, nous avons joui de confé- trement est admissible à sa part des redevances, peu im- renciers inspirants et nous avons participé à la ratification porte sa nationalité. Le MROC travaille pour tous, au-delà du bientôt invités d’une nouvelle entente entre la Conférence canadienne et Canada. Il a négocié des ententes avec des organismes de le MROC. gestion collective partout au monde, y compris le Royaume à une session Uni et les États-Unis. Nous vous invitons à lire le message de la présidente, d’information Francine Schutzman, dans lequel elle brosse une image dé- Il importe aussi de savoir… Le MROC paye des redevances à taillée de la fin de semaine complète de la Conférence. la fois aux membres et aux non-membres de la FCM. Le MROC sur le MROC! distribue des redevances aux artistes exécutant tout genre de mu- Comme il est précisé plus haut, la Conférence canadienne sique allant de la pige à l’harmonie. a demandé aux sections locales de ratifier l’entente entre la Conférence canadienne et le MROC, ce qui a été fait. Voici le cœur de ce que nous partagerons avec les membres de la Selon notre expérience en tant que dirigeants canadiens, à Section locale 180 : vous DEVEZ vous inscrire et céder vos droits la base, c’est-à-dire, parmi les musiciens et les chanteurs, voisins au MROC afin qu’il vous verse des redevances. le MROC demeure plus ou moins inconnu. Chaque section D’où proviennent ces redevances? Les redevances proviennent de locale canadienne mettra en branle des discussions avec ses l’utilisation commerciale des enregistrements sonores et sont fon- membres au sujet du MROC, et les invitera fortement à lui dées sur divers tarifs approuvés par la Commission du droit d’auteur céder leurs droits voisins. Canada. Il importe de savoir : LA MUSIQUE, C’EST PAYANT, LAISSEZ En octobre prochain, notre Section locale tiendra une soirée d’infor- LE MROC VOUS MONTRER COMMENT! mation sur le MROC, et nous espérons vous accueillir en très grand À ce point, plusieurs se demandent probablement qu’est- nombre. ce que le MROC? Le MROC, c’est le Musicians’ Rights Si vous avez déjà participé à un enregistrement, nous vous prions de Organization Canada (Société canadienne de gestion des vous joindre à nous. C’est l’occasion pour vous de mieux connaître droits des musiciens) – un organisme sans but lucratif qui le MROC, et de savoir comment récupérer les redevances qui sont distribue aux musiciens et aux chanteurs leur part des rede- les vôtres! vances pour les droits voisins et la copie privée. Nous espérons vous y rencontrer en grand nombre. Que sont les droits voisins? Tout comme SOCAN distribue les redevances aux compositeurs et aux éditeurs pour l’en- Robin Moir registrement sonore, le MROC distribue aux musiciens et

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Peter Turner, trombonist and member of Local 180, with Secretary-Treasurer Robin Moir

Tribute to Hugh O’Connor rom a gritty stretch of Murray Street in Ottawa’s Lowertown By Peter Turner neighbourhood, the door opens into the Sunday after- Fnoon bustle of Chez Lucien. The name “Hugh O’Connor” is scrawled on a chalkboard at the entrance. Fragments of English and French conversations reverberate off the stone walls, punc- tuated by laughter and occasional applause. I am comforted by the familiar musty scent, the distant wail of the alto sax, and the knowing nod from the server as she pours my beer without waiting to hear my order. After making my way by the pile of newspapers, the long, narrow bar and the juke- box, I climb half a dozen steps and emerge into the hypnotic embrace of Hughie’s magnificent sound. I am in the presence of the master. Hugh O’Connor, Don Lake, Gordon Taylor and Norm Hardy

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ubert O’Connor was born on was able to break in to the scene with July 1, 1928 and grew up on only three years of playing experience, HOttawa’s . He is Hugh replied modestly that “there was the son of Joseph O’Connor and Daisy not much competition in those days.” Parker. An only child, Hugh was raised At the end of the 1948 season at by his grandmother, Susan O’Connor, Lakeside Gardens, Hugh’s career ad- who lived from 1888 until 1978. vanced when he became part of the Hugh speaks fondly of spending child- house band at the Gatineau Club – a hood summers on the Maloney farm job that would last five years. While near Cantley, Quebec. The farm had working at the Gatineau Club in 1952, On August 9, 2014, Hugh O’Connor cows, horses, pigs, chickens, and Hugh and Al Costi went on a double received the Glenn Robb Lifetime even a blacksmith’s shop. There was date with two of the chorus girls from Achievement Award – the Local 180’s no electricity on the farm. Through a travelling show. Al’s date Marion de- highest honour. Glenn Robb pre- Francis Maloney, a farmer, blacksmith cided that she wanted to go out with sented this year’s award in the pres- and all-around handyman, Hugh got Hugh instead, and so began a brief ence of Local 180 members, to witness the self-reliant lifestyle of a courtship that led to Hugh and Marion’s as well as AFM Secretary-Treasurer 19th-century subsistence farmer. In the marriage on November 23, 1952. late 1930s, Mr. Maloney was already Sam Folio, Vice President from After honeymooning at Ottawa’s Lord an elderly man whose deafness pre- Canada Alan Willaert, and other Elgin Hotel, the young couple moved vented him from having a normal con- officers from across Canada into their first apartment, which was versation with his young visitor from who were in Ottawa on Strathcona Avenue in . the city. Yet, Hugh continues to marvel for the Canadian Conference. Until that time, Hugh had been living at Francis Maloney’s “mystical pow- Hugh’s family attended too. with his grandmother on Elm Street, ers.” Hugh noted that Mr. Maloney’s off Somerset Street West. In 1956, the In March, Hugh fell and broke his intellectual curiosity was remarkable couple and their three children moved hip. He was alone in his home, and for that time and place. “He broadened to Hugh’s current home on rue Isabelle nobody knew of his plight for three my horizons,” said Hugh. days. The first sign that anything in Hull. Hugh started playing saxophone in was wrong came on Sunday, when Marion was attracted to Hugh’s keen 1945 at Ottawa Technical High School he didn’t show up at Chez Lucien. He intellect and love of literature. They on Albert Street. Hugh’s grandmother was rescued in the nick of time. were both avid readers, and together offered to contribute part of the cost they discovered authors such as John Today, thanks to the support of his of his first sax once he had saved a Updike and John Cheever. According to family – and his own perseverance certain amount on his own. After do- Marion, Hugh’s non-conforming per- through surgery and rehab – Hugh is ing some one-off gigs with drum- sonality was well established even in once again living in his own home. He mer/trumpeter Al Costi, Hugh’s first those early years. “He was very intro- is planning to return to Chez Lucien steady professional gig was in 1948 at spective – an outsider looking in,” starting Sunday, September 7. Lakeside Gardens, where he performed she said. Marion remarked that, like On receiving his award, he quipped, five nights per week with pianist Mel Hughie, she was an only child and was “I’m like Mark Twain. Reports of my Johnson. Others in that band included raised by her grandmother. The couple death are greatly exaggerated!” Eddie Hall, Cecil Hughes, Earl Langill separated in 1973, but their friendship and Ed Karam, who later became Paul continues to this day. Anka’s musical director and a noted O’Connor family photos showing Hugh in the early 1930s, Hollywood film composer, arranger and In 1953, with encouragement from his mid-1940s, and with Marion in the early 1950s conductor. When asked about how he childhood friend Champ Champagne,

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Nils Lund, two unidentified musicians, Hugh O’Connor and Fern Leonard O’Connor family Christmas, early 1990s in London, U.K. c. 1954 Hugh joined the Royal Canadian Air Force Central Band in age of 21. The four remaining children are Colleen (b. Ottawa. While Hugh’s talent was in demand in area clubs, 1954), Sharon (b. 1956), Geoffrey (b. 1958) and Paul (b. the scene was an unreliable source of income. Hugh recalls 1961). Coincidentally, Paul O’Connor became a trumpet times during the first few months of marriage when they student of Bob Cleall at Philemon Wright High School be- had to collect bottles and use the proceeds to buy Kraft fore going on to have a career as a stagehand and light- Dinner. As a sergeant, Hugh’s starting salary was $7,000 ing technician at the National Arts Centre. Today, Hugh per year. and Marion have five grandchildren and one great-grand- daughter, Eliza, who was born in 2013. Hugh’s earliest band mates in the Central Band includ- ed drummer Les Cox, trombonist Mac Horner, saxophon- Throughout his life, Hugh has maintained a rigorous prac- ist Don Lake, and trumpeter Bob Cleall. Current fans who tice schedule. His practice regimen has focused on playing know Hugh as an alto player may be surprised to learn tunes rather than scale exercises. His favourite workout that he was mainly a baritone sax player. The Central Band is “Tune Up,” volume 67 of Jamey Aebersold’s play-along offered many opportunities to travel. While on tour, the series, which he received from Bob Cleall. Tune Up takes male musicians – who comprised 100 per cent of the band the player through several jazz standards – each in all 12 in those days – would draw straws to see who had to bunk keys. with Hughie and put up with his snoring. Marion O’Connor recalls Hugh’s disciplined approach to “Hughie was a dominant character in a quiet way,” recalls learning repertoire. “He practiced hours every day – even Bob Cleall. He was well-spoken and intelligent, and he when he didn’t have to. He had me call out names of tunes could certainly hold his own in an argument. We spent at random for him to play.” To this day, Hugh can instantly many evenings listening to records by Stanley Turrentine, recall and perform any one of a vast number of jazz stan- Clifford Brown, Art Farmer and Zoot Simms. We also spent dards – including many lesser-known tunes – without the several wonderful Christmases together. Our children and aid of fake books or lead sheets. For many listeners, tunes the O’Connor children remember those times well,” adds such as Milt Jackson’s Ignunt Oil, Lolito’s Theme by Bernie Cleall. Senensky, Birks’ Works by Dizzy Gillespie, Jordu by Irving Jordan, and Cy Coleman’s When In Rome are permanently Hugh and Marion had five children beginning in 1953 with – and often exclusively – associated with Hugh O’Connor. the birth of Mark. Mark O’Connor, who had a history of heart and kidney problems, died suddenly in 1975 at the Hugh’s musical hero is Don Byas, an American tenor player eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 11 of 26 FEATURE Tribute to Hugh O’Connor - Continued who spent most of his adult life in Europe. “It pisses me This allowed Hugh to maintain his parallel career as a gig- off that Don Byas never gets the same kind of recognition ging musician on the local scene. Throughout the 1950s as Coleman Hawkins or Lester Young,” Hugh growls. One and 1960s, he played on CBC recordings produced by of Hugh’s favourite ballad memories is this mid-1940s re- Peter Shaw featuring the bands of Bill Jupp, Ron Milne, cording of Londonderry Air (Danny Boy) featuring Don Russ Thomas, Gerry Helke and Kenny Campbell. Byas. As a young father with a full time job in the Central Band As a young father, Hugh placed a lot of importance on and other gigs on the side, Hugh was sometimes ab- family vacations. In 1967, Canada’s centennial year, the sent-minded. Marion recalls frantic phone calls from Hugh O’Connors and other Central Band members’ families asking where he was supposed to be. On one occasion, in toured Ontario with the band. Other years, the family his haste to enter the ornate lobby of the Chateau Laurier would rent a cottage or take road trips. Hotel, Hugh became even more flustered when he acci- On one U.S. trip, the O’Connor children learned a troub- dently smashed his saxophone case through the glass re- ling lesson about race relations in the south. According to volving door! Hugh’s daughter Sharon, who now works with deaf chil- Since retiring from the Central Band in 1978, Hugh has Cab Calloway’s band dren as an educational assistant, the family’s car had a remained active on the local scene. In the 1980s, he was a blowout on a lonely stretch of highway at night. Their res- frequent sideman with visiting American stars such as Art cuer was Robbie Coleman, a black man who went out of Farmer, Slide Hampton and Jimmy Knepper at the Chateau his way to find them a new tire. Hugh wanted to thank Laurier’s Cock and Lion club. Hugh spent the first half of Robbie by treating him at a nearby diner. The family was the 1990s playing a weekly gig at Clair de Lune in the shocked when Robbie was not allowed to join them in the Byward Market with Mark Ferguson on piano and Jordan diner because of the colour of his skin. O’Connor on bass. In 2005, Hugh and Mark started the When I reminded Hugh of this story, it evoked a passionate Sunday afternoon duo gig at Chez Lucien. For the past five condemnation of racism. As a study in contrasts, I couldn’t years, pianist J.P. Allain has been Hugh’s main collaborator help but recall a separate anecdote that took place two at Chez Lucien. decades prior to the Robbie Coleman encounter. In 1950, In 2010, more than 60 years after beginning his music ca- Hugh and his grandmother hosted four members of Cab reer, Hugh released his first and – so far – only recording Calloway’s band for dinner at their home in Ottawa. The as leader. On the CD “For the First Time,” Hugh’s rhythm guests included drummer Panama Francis, pianist Dave section consisted of Mark Ferguson on piano, Don Johnson Rivera, bassist Milt Hinton and famed trumpeter Jonah on drums, and John Geggie on bass. The recording of Jones. Years later, in the lobby of the Salle Pleyel in Paris, which Hugh is most proud was never released, though it Hugh heard a man calling his name excitedly. It was Jonah did receive some airplay. It was recorded for the CBC on Jones! To see Jonah Jones and the three other dinner May 16, 1986 and features Hugh with Roddy Ellias and guests in performance with Cab Calloway, watch this 1951 Dave Hildinger. This summer, I got to hear Hugh’s cassette clip of .” “I Can’t Give you Anything but Love of that recording, which includes “Hugh’s ,” and “The Hugh was at the helm for many sailing adventures – some Boy Next Door.” Hugh’s father Joe O’Connor of which did not go as planned! Paul O’Connor tells of the Roddy Ellias did many gigs with Hugh starting in the 1970s with Marion’s mother Louise Bohn (right) time he and his father sailed a 21-foot boat in Georgian at the Skyline Hotel and then into the 1980s at Holden’s in and her friend Anne in 1953 Bay – and the boat was struck by lightning while they the Byward Market. The 65-year-old guitarist and compos- slept. Despite the abrupt awakening, they had the pres- er speaks admiringly of the lyrical quality of Hugh’s play- ence of mind to douse the flames with curtains from the ing. “Hughie is like an Irish tenor singer who also happens boat’s cabin. to have full command of the jazz language,” says Ellias. Hugh spent his entire 25-year Air Force career in Ottawa, “He has a distinct ability to connect emotionally with his which is unusual by the peripatetic norms of military life. listeners by singing through his horn.” eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 12 of 26 FEATURE Tribute to Hugh O’Connor - Continued Impressions – Roddy’s assessment of Hugh’s ability to “sing through Musicians Share their Thoughts his horn” was echoed by pianist J.P. Allain, who has kept about Hugh O’Connor the weekly Chez Lucien gig going in Hugh’s absence. J.P. Allain also commented on nuances of Hugh’s use of time Hughie is truly one of the Hughie, you are a man and space in his playing. “Hugh doesn’t play behind the most respected musicians and musician of incredible beat, but he plays at the end of the beat. His approach ever to grace our stages soul and integrity. to time creates tension and sets the stage for a satisfying here in Ottawa. Whenever Thanks for teaching me resolution.” He recalls Hugh saying that silence is just as you hear him play, or and others so much, and powerful as sound. J.P. also observed that, compared to hear his name mentioned, for blowing us away with most horn players, Hugh is far more discriminating about the word respect is so much beauty! chord choices. always sure to follow. – Garry Elliott Pianist/trombonist Mark Ferguson has always tried to I love his playing! Anyone who has heard emulate Hugh’s phrasing. “Hugh plays long, beautiful lines – Mike Tremblay Hughie knows it takes that float over the chord changes, usually punctuated with Hugh is a little salty, but just one phrase and you the appropriate body language. In fact, I can always tell Phil Barrette, Hugh O’Connor, Scott Alexander, as good a player as you are struck by his voice. from Hughie’s body language when he doesn’t agree with Roddy Ellias and Carl Bova could possibly imagine! It’s not, strictly speaking, the chord changes the pianist is playing. He’ll sometimes – Brian Browne a saxophone, at least not turn his horn towards the pianist and outline the chord singularly. It is a voice – changes he wants to hear.” Hugh was never his voice. “When I hear Hugh walk through a tune on the piano, I am motivated by money. He – Jordan O’Connor quite taken by all the little melodies going on as he moves was motivated only by One of my favourite from one chord to the next,” says guitarist Garry Elliott. By all accounts, Hugh’s influence as a mentor to younger the love of music – jazz in parts of hanging out with “When he picks up his sax, his harmonic mastery comes musicians will be felt for many generations to come. Over particular. – Bob Cleall Hugh is that he’s always through, but it never compromises the melodic quality of decades, many of these musicians have themselves be- I am extremely grateful engaging – he makes his playing.” Reedman Mike Mullin concurs. “Everything come well known performers and influential mentors in to Hugh for inviting me great conversation. Hughie plays sounds like a new melody. It never sounds their own right. Age has not diminished Hugh’s passion for into his home 30 years like a pattern or a scale exercise,” says Mullin, who took jazz, nor has it weakened his power to inspire. When I told him about ago to do some playing over Hugh’s Central Band chair upon Hugh’s retirement. the work I was starting During my July visit to Hugh’s home, we listened for the and for sharing his to do accompanying Bassist Jordan O’Connor (no relation) was only 17 when first time to a recording by saxophonist Charlie Mariano, incredible wealth of musical theatre he said, he started performing with Hugh. “Hughie gave me so which Hugh had just received from drummer Aubrey harmonic information “Sondheim’s Into The much but perhaps above all he gave me the time to grow Gaudet. Hugh listened to several cuts without saying a with me. I also enjoyed Woods. There’s some as a player. He trusted me to get better, to be a voice on word – clearly enthralled by Mariano’s soloing and the bril- several sailing adventures crazy stuff!” In terms my instrument, to do the gig,” said Jordon from his home liant European rhythm section players neither of us had with Hugh at the helm. of modern pop culture: in Toronto. “I cannot express how much it meant to have ever heard of. He spoke only when the music stopped. He taught me the value of he would watch Stephen the support of a player I admired so much. And as such as “Man! It amazes me that someone at my stage in life can continuing to develop my Colbert when he first it meant then, it means even more now.” still discover something that I haven’t heard before!” own abilities by exploring started out. Hugh is In the mid-2000s, prior to beginning his Master’s at Hugh’s limitless curiosity and open-mindedness are the many aspects of music more engaged with the the New England Conservatory of Music, pianist Steve qualities that have made him stand out – as a musician and philosophy. I am world around him outside Boudreau performed with Hugh every week for a about and as a person. Mark Ferguson captured the essence proud to hold him in great of music than most a year at Chez Lucien. Boudreau was then in his late 20s of Hugh’s legend with a statement that is impossible to esteem as one of my musicians I know and found the experience rewarding yet intimidating. “I prove, yet impossible to disagree with: “I’m convinced most formidable mentors. of any age. couldn’t tell if he was growling at me in frustration be- that if Hughie had decided to move to New York in the late – Jim McCreavy – Steve Boudreau cause he had missed something or because I had done 1940s, he would have been picked up by Dizzy Gillespie or something to throw him off,” says Boudreau. “Over time, I somebody of his stature and we’d be reading about him in think he was harder on himself than on me.” Downbeat magazine.” ■ eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 13 of 26 ORCHESTRA NEWS OCSM 2014 Conference Report by David Thies-Thompson, Delegate from the NAC Orchestra he Organization for Canadian can be adopted for orchestras. This year reso- into French of the newest (recently published) Symphony Musicians (OCSM), the lutions were made (with regard to anti-spam ByLaws of the AFM. The AFM/CFM is stronger TPlayers’ Conference of the twenty legislation) to bring all players of member with Quebec as a member. member orchestras of the AFM/CFM, held its orchestras onto the ocsm e-list with the op- After literally years of negotiations, the CBC 40th annual conference this year in Halifax, tion to then opt out if they prefer. There were and the AFM reached a deal, although only Nova Scotia from August 5th to 8th. The dele- also resolutions regarding the Hartford Opera one year of it remains at this point. It guar- gates heard presentations from Orchestras -- a successful campaign of musicians, AFM antees $2 million in fees to AFM musicians, Canada, the Recording Musicians Association President Ray Hair and citizens of Hartford covers all platforms (audio-visual-internet), (RMA), Theatre Musicians Association (TMA), to disallow recorded music to replace live and includes an increase of employer pension Symphonic Services Division (SSD) reps from musicians. contributions to 12%. Supplemental mar- Canada and New York, the Pension Fund The Media Committee, with guests Alan ket fees increased from 5 to 10%. It is un- (AFM-CFM EPW),VP for Canada Alan Willaert, Willaert, Bernard Leblanc and Francine fortunate that the CBC lost ‘Hockey Night in AFM Secretary-Treasurer Sam Folio, Regional Schutzman, drafted Internet Media Guidelines: Canada’ to Rogers, as it was a huge revenue Orchestra Players’ Association (ROPA, repre- these will certainly serve as a useful document stream. senting the players of over 80 US orchestras), for orchestras as they establish an internet International Conference of Symphony and One of the highlights of the conference was presence.Fees are based on a percentage of Opera Musicians(ICSOM, representing musi- a discussion about the power of Twitter and scale (with a minimum payment) and define cians of 51 major US orchestras), and keynote social networking feeds, a particularly fas- length of use as well as giving a mechanism speaker and host of a round table on com- cinating presentation by RMA President Mark for artistic oversight by the musicians. (87 US munity engagement and education, Barbara Sazer and ICSOM Chairman Bruce Ridge. orchestra managements have signed onto the Richman, Executive Director of Strategic Arts Email is old, antiquated. Twitter is livestream, negotiated US Internet Media Agreement.) Management. a way to change the world, reverse negativ- Alan Willaert spoke to the two larger issues fa- ity and apathy, spread positive news and cre- Delegate Reports: Most member orchestras cing the conference: the Quebec Local’s opin- ate will for political action. “Save SDO”, the are increasingly financially healthy, continuing ion poll on disaffiliation and the Vancouver Facebook and Youtube campaign to save the to recover from the economic downturn and Trusteeship, the latter a legal situation on San Diego Opera, was instrumental to the thriving in their communities. OCSM orches- which he would not comment for fear of per- decision by its board to reverse its decision tras are touring nationally and internationally ception of influence over the outcome. The to cease operations. Launched in April, the and achieving critical acclaim. New agree- ensuing discussions of the Quebec Local 406 Listen Up Now! Campaign (listenupnow.org) ments feature modest wage increases and in situation resulted in two resolutions from the is gaining traction as a public awareness in- a few cases added weeks to their seasons. delegation: 1. to urge reconciliation by medi- formation blitz to hold film and TV producers The OCSM delegates also form subcommit- ation if necessary between Local 406 and the accountable to hire AFM musicians. Working tees to draft resolutions and guidelines that AFM and 2. to urge the immediate translation from the ground up, mentored by community

eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 14 of 26 ORCHESTRA NEWS labour organizations, with Local members leafleting film SSD, Symphonic Services Division Orchestras Canada set locations, and using viral twitter campaigns, ground- swell support including the mayor of Los Angeles is grow- Jay Blumenthal, Katherine Carleton, Executive Director Head of SSD for the AFM ing. A successful leaflet campaign on the film set of the What an amazing and passionate advocate we have in ‘Mad Men’ set in motion the hiring of AFM musicians to Mark Tetreault, Katherine! She works tirelessly and expresses our mes- record the music. In the US and Canada, our tax dollars SSD rep for Toronto and Western Canada, sage eloquently on our behalf. Advocating in the offices are funding TV and Film producers; we need to advocate, of local, provincial and federal politicians, Canada Council, Bernard Leblanc, organize ourselves and campaign, speaking to our elected and other funding bodies, Orchestras Canada strives to SSD rep for Montreal and Eastern Canada officials to keep the work local. ‘Lionsgate’ (revenues of serve as a focal point for the intersection of mutual in- $2.7 Billion), receiving millions in tax credits, pays for off- SSD works diligently on behalf of orchestral musicians, terests, building and sharing of industry intelligence and shore musicians, while the Lionsgate CEO received a 95% supporting locals with assistance for specific problems. collective action. One of the achievements of OC’s efforts, increase in salary in one year, to over $65 million! Join the The Industry is holding its own, with low levels of disputes. the Stretch Tax Credit, offers an increased tax credit for Twitter campaign and make a difference. Of prime importance to SSD Canada is dispelling rumours repeated donations to the same organization. that major orchestras are not hiring at National auditions, Unfortunately, Canada Council has cut the allocations to ROPA and ICSOM only going through the motions. There was some discus- recipients in the Orchestra Program by a range of .05% sion with regards the new LMIA (Labour Market Impact Bruce Ridge, ICSOM Chairman to 10.5%. For an orchestra doing extremely well, a small Fee) and the need for Canadian rounds of auditions, al- cut was considered 6-8%, a smaller cut if the group was Carla Lehmeier-Tatum, ROPA President though these are not mandated in the OCSM bylaws. There doing exceptionally well. Every participating orchestra had was a motion to write a history of auditions in Canadian or- Good news prevails. US Orchestras are rebounding af- been warned of impending cuts. These funds not disbursed chestras, see where we’ve come from, what works, where ter the economic downturn, in fact many with signifi- will now be redistributed as travel grants for national and we’re headed. cant increases (8-9% per year and lengthening seasons). international touring by individuals and orchestras. The OC Chicago received record gifts of 32 million dollars this year. SSD encourages us to get involved with our Locals and to Board is advocating to have Canada Council funding in- Houston, Dallas, Cleveland (balanced budget), Buffalo, meet our public and supporters, as they are our biggest creased by $35 million: “It’s time to reinvest in Canada”. Lyric Opera (operating in the black 26 of last 27 years), fans. Florida Orchestra, Louisville, story after story, good news. A recurring theme of the conference this year was that of Mark proposed that for the 2017 Sesquicentennial all the dispelling and debunking myths, negativity and false per- The Metropolitan Opera is of course a ‘wait and see’ situ- OCSM Orchestras play the National Anthem together, con- ceptions, telling our good-news stories. “A lie can spread ation, with management threatening to lock out the musi- nected via internet. around the world before the truth has time to get its pants cians, but as with the Minnesota Orchestra, the SSD office on.” Orchestras are healthy, vibrant organizations, adapt- Bernard has negotiated the contracts of two dozen orches- of NY supports the musicians of the Met, and the Strike ing to changing times. Even the greying of audiences can tras, his goal to form a template, and each time around Fund is again well funded to weather this latest threat of be turned to a positive, as people are living longer and gets closer to his goal. Although there are financial dif- lockout. (Editor’s note: as this issue goes to press, we have healthfully, more actively and embracing the performing ferences with each orchestra, these are good agreements just heard of a tentative deal at the Met). arts, both as consumers and participants. In many orches- that improve players’ working conditions, and across the tras, new and younger audiences are attracted to innov- board show modest wage increases (3-5 yr. agreements ative series, such as Casual Fridays at the NAC. I am al- with wage increases averaging 2-2.5% per year). ways recharged and inspired by these conferences. The message I can share with members of our Local is to get involved, get to know your Local officers, your audiences, your fellow musicians. Get on Twitter and Facebook and spread the good news of our wonderful industry.

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GENERAL MEETING DATES FOR 2014 Financial Report Members, of 2013 Please take note of the 2014 General Meeting dates. REVENUE 2013 Our hope is that knowing Annual Dues $121,542 the dates this far in advance, Work Dues 211,126 many more of you can plan on Other Income 10,072 attending! Total Revenue 342,740 GENERAL MEETINGS IN 2014 EXPENDITURES Monday - March 10, 2014 2014 Board Members Administrative Salaries & Benefits 147,401 From left to right: Steve Boudreau, Dave Renaud, Monday - June 9, 2014 Honoraria & Expenses 10,249 Mike Mullin, Gary Morton, Francine Schutzman, Professional Fees 16,702 Lawrence Vine and Robin Moir. Monday – September 8, 2014 Per Capita 46,306 Operating Expenses 74,526 Monday – December 8, 2014 Other Expenses 19,726 AFM Work Dues 21,555 Local 180 Office Total Expense 336,465 280 Metcalfe Street Suite 301, BALANCE $6,275 Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R7 Tel: 613-235-3253 Fax: 613-235-3383 Toll Free: 855-235-2353 General inquiries: Office Staff You’ve Office Manager: Susan Avery-Sproule MEMBERSHIP DUES INCREASE [email protected] Office Assistant: Dan Blackwell Got Mail! Dear Members, Do we have your current email At the EB meeting held August 13, 2014, the Executive address? Board voted in favour of asking the Membership to approve Office Hours The Local 180 Office sends out import- that the Local 180 Membership Dues for 2015 increase ant advisories to members by email and from $186.00 to $189.00. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. we want to make sure that you’re not Please join us at the General Meeting on The office is closed on the following dates: left in the dark! September 8, 2014 to vote on this important issue! Family Day – February 17 Remembrance Day –Nov. 11 Good Friday – April 18 Close at Noon on Dec. 23, 2014 Please notify the office of any changes Easter Monday – April 21 Christmas Eve – Dec. 24, 2014 to your contact information. Victoria Day – May 19 Christmas Day – Dec.25, 2014 – July 1 Boxing Day – Dec. 26, 2014 Include your phone number, home LOCAL 180 General Meeting th Civic Holiday – Aug. 4 Close at Noon Dec. 30, 2014 address and email address. Call Monday, September 8 , 7:30 pm Labour Day – September 1 New Year’s Eve – Dec. 31, 2014 613-235-3253 to make sure that we (Doors open at 7 pm) Thanksgiving Day – Oct. 13 New Year’s Day – January 1, 2015 th have your correct contact information. 280 Metcalfe St, 5 floor eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 16 of 26 LOCAL 180 FYI Membership Matters Members, please know that your Membership Dues New Members Reinstated Resignations reminder comes to you in the email that June Ryszard Cimek Robert Alexander Ralph Hopper accompanies all News Harps. In addition, Zachary Everett Bass Trombone Johanne Couture Danielle Allard Won-Hee Lee the reminder is also found in the body of Tricia Foster Bass, Guitar, Vocals Alistair Dennett Gabriel Azzie Paul Legault the News Harp. Joe Goering Cello Dan Deslauriers Gillian Carrabre Eric Littlewood Tommy Greenwood Baritone Saxophone Murray Doggett Jean-Francois Church Meredith Luce Members opted to receive notices Ethan Hardy Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet Roland Graham Andrew Clark Lotta Lundsten regarding Membership Dues via email Mark Leighton Bass Guitar Victor Houle Nicolas Crisafi Erin MacDonald Eric Littlewood Trumpet, Piano Matthew Larkin Isabella Czyrnyj Jean-Pierre Montminy and the electronic News Harp. Kieran Murphy Saxophone Tim Leah Kristin Day Ross Murray If you have paid your membership dues Caelan Roberge-Toll Saxophone Andrew Mah Ricardo del Castello Kieran Murphy by credit card in the past, be aware that Aaron Shifman Trumpet Patricia Messner Sonja Deunsch Magnus Paulson Mitchell Whalen Trombone Marylen Milenkovic Zachary Everett Caelan Roberge-Toll we DO NOT KEEP YOUR CREDIT CARD Adam Nelson Tina Fedeski Shirley Schober INFORMATION on file in the office. July Nathan Smith Adam Fogo Aaron Shifman Fraser Holmes Guitar, Bass Buitar Bradley Stella Tommy Greenwood Alexandre Turmel You must call us each time your Nathalie Khoriaty Piano Mary Lynne Stella Ethan Hardy Mitchell Whalen Membership Dues are due! Anne S. Lewis Piano, Vocals Min Ho Kim Trevor Wilson Robin Thomas Macleay Tenor Opera Singer Expelled August Angel Araos Roxanne Goodman Mike Peters How to Resign Noemi Racine-Gaudreault Violin Joshua Barber Peter Hay Kaylen Prescott Dean Baxter Amiele Joannise Adam Puddington in Good Standing Daniel Berriault Christina Jurt Paul Reda Audrey Boivin-Laframboise Debra Larocque Rommel Ribeiro Dear Members, Stephane Boucher Martin Larocque Jansen Richard Jason Boyd Jean Martin Dylan Roberts For accurate information about anything Nixon Boyd Sonya Matoussova James Rooke regarding Local 180 matters, please call MUSICIANS’ Lisette Canton Sarah McClurg Antoine-Marie Rugerinyange or email the office. PENSION FUND OF CANDA Martin Charbonneau Kendra McKaskill Jaye Schwarzer Adrian Cho Mark McGee Andrea Simms-Karp Here is the accurate information MPF CANADA Liam Cormier Donald McLean Elizabeth Sturdevant regarding Resigning in Good Standing. Hanson Dadebo Scott Middleton Samantha Timmins View the recent Webinar and FAQ’s online. Michael Dubue Adam Nelson Menno Versteeg You can only resign in good standing if www.mpfcanada.ca Brian Duffy Mathieu Peloquin Renee Yoxon you are indeed in Good Standing. Good Standing means that you have paid any back dues and/or penalties before A REMINDER ABOUT EXPELLED MEMBERS resigning. 2014 MEMBERSHIP DUES!!! A person who has been expelled from our Association is no longer To resign you simply write the Local (post a member of the Association or the AFM. Members and leaders are reminded: do not play engagements with non-members. Persons are or email) to inform the office of your REGULAR $186.00 LIFE $93.00 MEMBERS MEMBERS generally expelled for serious violations of our Constitution and By- intention to resign. Laws. Expulsion is not like a life sentence; the individual has the right If paid in full by If paid in full by $176.00 $93.00 to settle these matters with the Board and regain member status. To rejoin the Local there is a $10.00 fee. January 31, 2014 January 31, 2014 But until that step has been taken, we urge leaders and members If paid by March 31, 2014 If paid by March 31, 2014 not to give a non-member rights and privileges which belong only to Thanks to the many of you who have $93.00 $46.50 (1st Half) (1st Half) members. informed us that there has been If paid by September 30, 2014 If paid by September 30, $93.00 $46.50 confusion regarding Resigning in Good (2nd Half) 2014 (2nd Half) Standing. eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 17 of 26 LOCAL 180 NEWS

 The Governor General’s Footguards  The Mike Tremblay and Mark Ferguson Duo

his past summer, Local 180 was proud to partner with Ottawa Bluesfest for a summer series of con- Concerts Tcerts at Ottawa City Hall. The Ottawa Bluesfest is ranked by Billboard Magazine as one of the top-10 most successful outdoor music fes- tivals in the world and Local 180 is proud to be associat- in July ed with them. Every Thursday in July saw Local 180 members per- at Ottawa City Hall forming outside at City Hall. One of the Thursdays fea- tured a pep rally for the Ottawa REDBLACKS. Many thanks to Ottawa City Hall and Ottawa Bluesfest for their support!

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 The Christa Lowry Brass Quintet

 The Martin Bender Brass Quintet  The Dave Renaud Trio eNews Harp Sept 2014 page 18 of 26 RECORDINGS darthurART CD RELEASE JAZZ AT BALLYGIBLIN’S

There has been a jazz quartet playing on the first Thursday of every month at Balllygiblin’s restaurant in Carleton Place for almost three years now. Every month we’ve had a very full house – every seat reserved days in advance – of enthusiastic and very sup- portive music fans. Some nights, even the bar stools are reserved! The house band – Don Paterson (trumpet), Glenn Robb (drums), Dave Arthur (bass), and Peter Brown (piano) – is joined for our last set by some very talented guest musicians. Every month, a party atmosphere prevails – many of the fans book their table for the following month as each jazz night finishes. The quartet has had the opportunity to record the most popular songs in our repertoire and has released them as the CD Beautiful Love this July. Copies of this very accessible and upbeat jazz disc are available through any of the quartet members. And please come to our regular monthly jazz nights as well (Ballygiblin’s, 151 Bridge Street, Carleton Place) – you’ll be glad you did.

Peter Brown © Dave Arthur The engine was fine In the mid 80s, the London Showband’s Sunday “day off” was usually spent driving long hours and vast distances between gigs, especially on the prairies. Those of you who have done the ‘road band’ thing know that one’s long haul driving chops become quite strong. Mostly due to sophisticated techniques, including the liberal use of coffee and other stuff that assists in one’s power to endure…so I’ve been told. DA

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In Memoriam Brad Summerfield Sgt.-Retired, Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces. Unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 57 years. Soul mate and best friend of Katharine Hayes. Loving father of Nicholas (Grace Barresi). Beloved Grandpa of Danica. Dear brother of Shelley (John Branje). Survived and loved by relatives and many friends. Brad was a well-known musician (saxophone and clarinet), sound en- gineer and producer. In his musical journey, he played with countless musicians in the Ottawa Valley from country to pop, jazz to big band and new wave to party bands. He was admired by family and friends for his great musical strengths and his sly, witty and lively sense of humour. Brad will be greatly missed by the members of Local 180.

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