Young Sounds of Arizona Concert at ASU Kerr Cultural Center February 9th, 2012
Submitted by django_99 on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 10:35pm
Join us for an evening of swinging traditional Big Band Jazz, featuring compositions and arrangements from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini, and more on Thursday, February 9 at ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Frank Darmiento Premiering Latest Piece with Chandler Symphony Orchestra.
Submitted by django_99 on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 12:17pm
Friday, February 3rd, 2012, Local 586 member Frank Darmiento will be premiering his latest orchestra piece with the Chandler Symphony Orchestra. The concert will be in the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, at 7:30 p.m. The piece is called "Coalescence 1912." It's a tribute to 100 years of Arizona statehood. Frank will be conducting as well.
Centennial Tuesdays - Concert Series - February 7th, 2012
Submitted by django_99 on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 12:08pm
The theme this month is Dixieland. We are proud to present the ASU Dixie Devils. The Dixie Devils feature; Dan Blaker on trumpet, Jeremy Lapitt on clarinet and soprano sax, Amy Swietlik on trombone, J Samuel Pilafian on trombone, Gabe Hall-Rodrigues on accordian, Connor Hailey on sousaphone and Aaron Hudson on washboard.
The concert is Tuesday, February 7th at 7:30PM. Students are $3.00, Adults $5.00 and Local 586 members and children under 12 are free.
General Membership Meeting, January 10, 7:00P.M.
Submitted by django_99 on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 11:14pm
Musician's Hall, 1202 E. Oak St
FREE FOOD & SOFT DRINKS for Local 586 members
Only $5 for member's guests
6:30 P.M. - Music by Jerry Donato Group
NLRB Affirms Orchestra Members as Employees, not Independent Contractors
Submitted by django_99 on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 3:27pm
After a more than four-year wait, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled in favor of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and affiliated Locals 294 (Lancaster, PA), 72-147 (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX), and 9-535 (Boston, MA) in determining that the musicians of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra are statutory employees, not independent contractors.
Centennial Tuesday Concert Series - January 3, 2012
Submitted by django_99 on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 3:33pm
January's concert will feature longtime PMA 586 member Ken Skaggs & Friends. Ken spent 22 years on the road with Glen Campbell; is now off the road and has put together a stellar lineup for this concert. Featured will be: Gary Bruzzese on drums, Mike Breen on guitars, Russ Skaggs on Bass guitar and Ron Rutowski on fiddle and banjo.
Concert starts @ 7:30PM, Students $3.00, Adults $5.00, Local 586 members and children under 12 are free.
Members - Create Your Profile!
Submitted by django_99 on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:27pm
Get noticed by creating your profile! When you complete your profile you will be included in the rotating featured member spot on the Local's home page. What better way to keep yourself active, network with other members and get more gigs. The AFM 586 site gets a lot of visitors who are looking to book musicians and also those who want to take lessons. Don't miss out on this opportunity to book more gigs and/or students!
ps. It is not necessary to upload a picture though it's recommended.
Centennial Tuesdays Concert Series - December 6, 2011
Submitted by django_99 on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:30pm
December's Centennial Concert Series will be Holiday Brass, featuring The Sonoran Brass Quintet.
Performing with the Sonoran Brass Quintet will be Joshua Whitehouse, trumpet; Emery Harvison, trumpet; Shannon Kerrigan, horn; Richard Bass, trombone; and Chuck Kerrigan, tuba.
Concert starts at 7:30PM. Local 586 members and children under 12 are free. Adults $5 and students are $3.
The Musician's Hall, 1202 E. Oak St, Phoenix, AZ, 85006
AFM & Recording Industry Strike New 3-Year Labor Deal
Submitted by django_99 on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 10:28pm
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) and the major recording companies struck a new three-year labor deal just before midnight on October 27, 2011. The new agreement, which becomes effective upon ratification, calls for scale wage increases across the board, as well as other economic improvements, in contrast to the current climate of deep concessionary bargaining in many industries.
DO NOT ACCEPT WORK FROM THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA, INC.
Submitted by django_99 on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 10:18pm
Dear friends and colleagues,
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Centennial Celebration - Tuesday Night Concert Series
Submitted by django_99 on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 12:50pm
Local 586 became an AFM Local on May 5, 1912! Help your Union start celebrating its big birthday by attending Centennial Birthday Concert #1 of AFM Local 586's Centennial Tuesdays Concert Series*:
WHERE: Our newly decorated and improved Musicians Hall, 1202 East Oak Street, NE corner of 12th St. & Oak.
WHEN: November 8, 7:30 - 9:30PM
Tom Miles - YGD Scholarship Concert, Event, Party, Hang - September 25th , 2011
Submitted by django_99 on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 2:43pm
Featuring:
- Ron Carrow Big Band under the direction of Tom Williams.
- Extreme Decibel Big Band
- Steve Ansel and the Jackson Street Band
- Ken Taylor's Trumpet Ensemble
- Frank Smith Group
- Open Jam
September 25th, 2011
Noon - 6 (or longer)
Musician's Hall, 1202 E. Oak St, Phoenix
Free Admission - Donations accepted for YGD Music Scholarship for MCC musis students.
For more information contact Doug Robinson at musicianspayroll@promusicaz.org
General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, September 13th, 7:00P.M.
Submitted by django_99 on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 2:38pm
Musician's Hall
1202 E. Oak St.
Free food & Soft Drinks for Local 586 members
Only $7.00 for member's guests
6:30 P. M. - Music by Celinda Levno Group
General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, June 14th, 7:00 PM
Submitted by django_99 on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 1:26pm
Agenda includes: Debate and secret ballot voting on Bylaws, Constitution & Wage Scale proposals.
Free food & soft drinks for Local 586 members, $7 for guests.
Music @ 6:30 by Ken Skaggs & Friends
General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, March 8th, 7:00 PM
Submitted by django_99 on Wed, 03/02/2011 - 5:07pm
NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
Tuesday, March 8 - 7:00pm
Musicians Hall
1202 E. Oak St.
FREE FOOD & SOFT DRINKS for Local 586 MEMBERS
Only $7.00 for members’ guests
6:30 PM - Music by Kathy Jones Group
AFM Encourages Continued Support of Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Submitted by django_99 on Sat, 01/29/2011 - 2:50pm
After another round of unproductive talks between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) musicians and management, and the DSO’s cancellation of this weekend’s concerts, it is clear that the orchestra’s struggle is far from over. The DSO Board of Directors agreed to postpone the decision to cancel the remainder of the season and meet again next week. As the strike enters its 18th week, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) continues to firmly support the members of the orchestra, and encourages all music lovers to do the same.
Open House to Unveil New Look at Musician's Hall
Submitted by django_99 on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 2:17pm
Y’all Come - and Invite a Non-Member Guest
On Thursday, January 13th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Local 586 will host an Open House at the newly-renovated Musicians Hall for the benefit of music instructors, students and other performers looking for an affordable recital, performance and meeting space.
AFM Applauds FCC Decision to Protect Wireless Microphone Users
Submitted by django_99 on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 2:41pm
The Federal Communications Commission released a decision on September 23, 2010 regarding the use of “white spaces,” which sets aside space for wireless microphones to operate without interference from mobile broadband devices. This is a welcome relief for theaters, concert halls, and other venues that use wireless microphones for live performances.
AFM Supports Introduction of Bill to Combat Online Piracy
Submitted by django_99 on Fri, 09/24/2010 - 8:49am
On Monday, September 20, 2010, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy and senior Republican member Orrin Hatch introduced the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act. This legislation will enable the Department of Justice to shut down "rogue websites" that specialize in providing unauthorized downloads, streaming, or sale of copyrighted content and counterfeit goods.
Americans United for Justice has joined ranks with America's Organized labor to put an end to fraudulent foreclosures.
Submitted by django_99 on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 1:06pm
Americans United For Justice
Bob Freedman with Ron Carter and Lewis Nash in NYC
Submitted by ken on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:49am
Bob has just returned from New York where he was fortunate enough to have recorded a big band CD of his arrangements for/with Ron Carter. Attached is a photo of Ron and Bob in front of one of the best bands he's ever had the pleasure of being involved with. Lewis Nash, who played drums on the sessions is an alumni of our own Young Sounds!
FREE! Meet The Composers Concert - Young Sounds!
Submitted by Guest on Thu, 05/27/2010 - 1:23am
FREE ADMISSION!
Guest Composer BILL HOLMAN. Featuring the 5 O’Clock and 7 O’Clock Jazz Bands under the direction of Barb Catlin.
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010 @ 7:30 PM.
Live at the ORPHEUM THEATER.
203 W. Adams St, Phoenix
youngsoundsofarizona@gmail.com
Bill Holman is one of the great arrangers and composers in the history of Jazz!• Chief Arranger for Stan Kenton
• Wrote Arrangements for Woody Herman, Doc Severinsen, Buddy Rich, Terry Gibbs, Count Basie and Gerry Mulligan
General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, June 8th, 7:00 PM
Submitted by django_99 on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:51pm
Musician's Hall, 1202 E. Oak St, Phoenix. Free food & soft drinks for Local 586 members, $5 for member's guests. 6:30 PM, music by Celinda Levno
Maricopa Area Labor Federation offers Scholarships
Submitted by django_99 on Fri, 05/21/2010 - 9:13pm
The Maricopa Area Labor Federation is pleased to again be sponsoring the Andy Ward Memorial Scholarship. Three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be offered in 2010. The scholarships are made possible by the generosity of the family of Andy Ward and American Income Life. Eligible applicants must be a union member or a dependent of a union member in good standing affiliated with the Maricopa Area Labor Federation who will be pursuing post secondary education in 2010.
Young Sounds of Arizona Alumni Concert
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 3:52pm
Featuring Lewis Nash, Joey Sellers, Dick Weller
Live @ Symphony Hall Phoenix
Thursday, April 29th, 2010 @7:30 pm
Tickets available at Phoenix Convention Center Box Office 602.262.7272 or http://www.ticketmaster.com
Professional Musicians of Arizona host Orchestra Players Symposium with great success!
Submitted by Guest on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 1:14pm
Orchestral musicians from all three major Arizona orchestras and from as far away as California, New Mexico and Spokane, Washington were in attendance on Jan. 31st and Feb. 1st for Local 586’s first education and networking event aimed at reaching and teaching rank-and-file orchestral musicians as well as committee members and local officers.
Local 586 has a Facebook Page
Submitted by Guest on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 8:51pm
Please join our Facebook group "AFM Local 586 - American Federation of Musicians - Arizona".
Not already on FB? To register, go here.
The correct exit?
Submitted by ken on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 12:25pm
This summer I had the opportunity to perform with Glen Campbell at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta. It was a brilliant summer day in Alberta; around 80 degrees, dry, with a slight breeze, perfect 
conditions for an outdoor show. This has been a successful event since it's origination in 1992.
Performance Rights Act
Submitted by ken on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 1:17pm
Follow the latest on the Performance Rights Act by visiting the musicFIRST coalition site.
Recently the House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). The Bill will close a loophole in copyright law that allows music radio stations to earn billions of dollars each year without compensating the artists, musicians and rights holders who bring music to life and listeners’ ears to the radio dial. (source: musicFIRST)
Performance Rights revisited, 2009
Submitted by ken on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 4:09pm
I got the call again in March to participate in the Performance Rights Lobbying Fly-In in Washington, D.C. I had a week to book my ticket but with the economy in a slump getting a flight was easy, though not as cheap as they are now. I arrived at the Capitol Hilton just in time for the pre-dinner mixer. I met AFM members from all over the country and got to reunite with Hal Ponder, Ben Falk, Linda Patterson, some new friends from Austin and Houston and some old friends from Nashville.