Upcoming Events at Local 47
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Local 47 and the Musicians' Interguild Credit Union
will be closed
Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 in observance
of Presidents' Day.
See complete 2012 Holiday Schedule
Local 47 Membership Drive
~ Extended Through March 2012! ~
Spread the word!
For musicians who join Local 47 through March 31, 2012, we will waive the $25 Local initiation fee as well as the AFM initiation fee of $65 for all musicians who join. That's a $90 discount!
Now is the perfect opportunity to get all of your band members on board. There's no better time for your friends to join the AFM family and enjoy the benefits of Local 47 membership at a discounted price.
Tell your friends to join (or re-join) today! Contractors: please encourage those non-members you wish to hire to join or re-join. Membership will be good through the end of 2011.
New and former members welcome! Musicians are invited to call our Membership Department at 323-993-3148 or download the membership form.
Next General Membership Meeting:
Monday, April 23, 2012 – 7 p.m.
Serena Kay and Earl Williams Auditorium
On the Agenda*:
• Presentation of 50-Year Pins
• Elections for Salary Review Board & Election Board
• Officer Reports
*subject to change
Inaugural Valentine's Dinner
& Benefit Concert
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
Local 47 Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium
817 Vine Street, Hollywood CA 90038
The Local 47 Musicians Foundation is pleased to announce our first Valentine's Dinner and Benefit Concert, featuring a live jazz performance by the legendary Bill Holman Band.
We will host an elegant evening for you and your sweetheart on Saturday, Feb. 11, in our beautiful auditorium. Enjoy a magical evening of romance, dining and entertainment beginning with cocktails and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Tickets include a lovely plated meal.
All event proceeds will benefit the vital work of our Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to aiding musicians who are unable to work due to sudden illness, injury or other distress.
"During these difficult economic times, the number of struggling musicians in need of our help has increased dramatically," said Local 47 Musicians Foundation Vice President Vince Trombetta. "We hope our friends and supporters will join us for this special evening benefitting those who are in desperate need of assistance. We are honored to host the first of many performances showcasing the sounds of legendary artists."
To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Zeina White at (323) 993-3182. Seating is limited, so don't miss this opportunity to provide your special Valentine the perfect gift!
convergence
the history of an exceptional space and the reverance for musical eternity
a photo exhibit by Beate Walden
Join us for the opening reception of photographic art
on
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 6pm to 9pm
hosted by
Professional Musicians, Local 47
817 Vine St.
Hollywood CA 90038
Main Lobby
Local 47 Member Services Department presents:
Music Notation With 'Finale'
Saturdays: May 5 – June 2
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
A four-part introductory course into one of
the standard tools of music preparation
All backgrounds in music, styles and genres are welcome!
Free to Local 47 members in good standing.
Space is limited.
Call to reserve your spot today!
Overview: This four-seminar series taught by member Paul Young that will give a working musician a full introduction into computer based notation using the Finale program. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to input music into Finale, transpose and edit the music as needed, format the score and parts, and hear a MIDI mockup of their composition/arrangement.
Requirements:
• Attendees should have a working knowledge of music notation and computers.
• The first 12 attendees who sign up will have a guaranteed spot at one of the four computer workstations Local 47 supplies (you are invited to bring your own laptop if it is already equipped with Finale).
• Because this is a sequential four-part class, attendees are strongly encouraged not to miss any classes in the series.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact
Jeff Surga in Member Services at (323) 993-3179
ONGOING EVENTS:
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION MEETINGS
Third Thursdays, 2 p.m., Local 47 Conference Room.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. — Local 47 Board Room.
Members welcome as observers.
SYMPHONY 47
Formerly called the Local 47 Senior Symphony, rehearsals take place Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon — Local 47 Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium. All musicians (union and non-union members) welcome! Click here for more information.
LOCAL 47 JAM SESSION
Join us every third Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Local 47 to make music! All styles, all AFM members welcome! Bring your family and friends. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call (323) 993-3179.
Meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. For further information call Bonnie Janofsky at (818) 784-4466 or send an email to BRJanofsky@sbcglobal.net.