LIFE MEMBER PARTY PHOTOS - Chicago Federation of Musicians

Membership Meeting:Tuesday, November 10th, 2009@1:00 pmMembership Meeting:Tuesday, December 8th, 2009@1:00 pmNovember/December 2009Vol. 69 No. 10LIFE MEMBER PARTY PHOTOSsee page 14

Page 3Terryl JaresGuthrie Masters, presumed lost,are found and releasedSent to us from the Labor Heritage Foundation,“The presumed-lost original master recordings ofmany of Woody Guthrie’s songs, including “ThisLand is Your Land,” have been found inside abin in a New York City basement and are beingreleased. “This Land Is Your Land” was recordedas a song for the working man in 1944 and hasbecome America’s unofficial anthem. RonaldReagan used it for his electoral campaign,and Bruce Springsteen sang it at Barack Obama’sinauguration. For six decades, many of Guthrie’soriginal recordings were lost and only faded,crackling versions of the folk hero’s anthemssurvived. This is a wonderful fortune for theGuthrie family and the Labor community. Forvideo coverage, go to http://www.woodyguthrie.org/news.htm.Holiday Greetings!I would like to extend my warmest wishes to youand your family for a beautiful holiday season anda New Year of happiness, contentment and peace.Spencer AloisioILHS Concert & Holiday CheerThe Illinois Labor History Society is hosting aconcert tribute for their annual Union Hall ofHonor awards on Sunday, November 22, 2009 atthe Chicago History Museum. Local 208, JamesC. Petrillo and Bucky Halker will be inducted atthis event. Please consider attending this concert,as it will be the first time the ILHS honors musicand musicians in the labor movement. For furtherdetails, see the ad on page 13.As the holidays are fast approaching, I would liketo extend my warmest regards to you and yourfamilies for a joyous holiday season and a healthy& prosperous New Year.Intermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009

Page 4By Ruth Marion Tobias40 DOWN, ONE TO GONancy FaustChicago’s beloved organist, NANCYFAUST, is packing it in. Her tenurewith the White Sox ball team will endwith 2010. “I don’t want to overstaymyself,” shesaid, “it won’tbe easy but thetiming is justright to moveon.” Fortyoneyears!!Incredible—she can’t be that old! When we first metat a wedding, she was all of nine yearsold when she sat down at the piano andplayed like a grown up. She had begunkeyboard training at age 4. (We playedsome gigs together years ago with her onaccordion.) Her career playing organ, ofcourse, eclipsed all else. As a musicianshe has followed in the footsteps ofher late mother, JACQUIN FAUST, agracious, very talented, beautiful womanand a joy to work with. Nancy has allher attributes. Bravo! Nancy.A CRITIC’S VOICEMany good words have come fromJOHN VON RHEIN, the ChicagoTribune’s classical music critic. Entitled,“CSO hailed as America’s finest”, hisaccounting of the latest CSO Europeantour, glowingly noted that the orchestrahas conquered the continent. Hewrote, “England’s respected critic IvanHewitt of the Telegraph newspaperpronounced the CSO America’s finestorchestra, seconding the verdict ofa recent worldwide orchestral pollconducted by Gramophone magazine.”The orchestra “bowled over” bothaudiences and critics as a “brawny yetsubtle precision instrument” accordingto Hewitt. Von Rhein then suggested“no more sophisticated concert audienceexists than the Berlin public” and itgave the orchestraand conductorBERNARDHAITINK an eightminutestandingovation, a rarelybestowed gesture ofBernard Haitinkrespect.Next, Von Rhein turned his attentionto “Chicago’s gift to the violin world,”RACHEL BARTON PINE notingher devotion to herlocal followingimmediately afterher New York recitaldebut. Returning toChicago, she andpianist MATHEWHAGLE were guestartists with the AvalonRachel Barton PineString Quartet for itscurrent concert seriesat Gottlieb Hall at the Merit School ofMusic.Thereafter, the critic wrote a thoughtfuldissertation on the loss to symphonyorchestras “when principal playersjump ship.” It was brought to mind bythe news that MATHIEU DUFOUR,principal flute of CSO since 1999 “hasaccepted that position with the LosAngeles Philharmonic apparently on atrial basis, for the 2009-2010 season.”He proclaimed him a “superb flutistwho has served with distinction as CSOsection leader and soloist. His decadein Chicago has been a golden age forthe CSO’s woodwind choir”. And henoted that Dufour could indeed decideto remain with Chicago at the end of thetrial period—a thought that conjuredup changing times. He contrasted pasttenures (think artists such as ADOLPH“BUD” HERSETH, VICTOR AITAYand SAM MAGAD) with current artists’career decisions. Times are a-changing.HE NEVER SAID NOWith the death in September ofEDWARD W. KLEIN we learned ofhis long and interesting career as LyricOpera’s prop master. For 27 years, from1968 to 1995 he was “a reliable sourcefor whatever prop a director needed,gathering pieces either from the Lyric’svast collection or through a quick trip toantiques markets”. (What fun that musthave been). Praised by Lyric’s generaldirector, WILLIAM MASON, as aperson who never said no, he maintaineda detailed catalog of the collection offurnishings and props, using his skills asan accomplished amateur photographerto record every stage furnishing inthe collection. TOM GILBERT,who worked with Klein, is the currentproperty manager.FESTIVAL FASCINATIONThe music invented in the 1930s byguitarist DJANGO REINHARDT andviolinist STEPHANE GRAPPELLI, “abuoyant combination of gypsy song andjazz technique”, held sway at the recentGypsy Jazz Festival at the Green Millcourtesy of the longtime Chicago groupSwing Gitan.November/December 2009 cfm10208.com Intermezzo

Page 5YOU GO, GIRL!Violinist RENEÉ BAKER hasbeen critically acclaimed as onewho “fearlessly brings together jazz,classical, avant-garde and new musicidioms”. And it has been said she isuniquely equipped to do so from herperformance with such varied bandsas NICOLE MITCHELL’s BlackEarth Orchestra, the classical ChicagoSinfonietta and Third Steam _ORBERT DAVIS with StringsAttached. As noted by jazz critic,HOWARD REICH, precious fewmusicians can claim to work credibly inso many genres. Her Mantra Blue FreeOrchestra includes “similarly inclinedadventurers” trombonist STEVEBERRY, vibist BRUCE NELSON andbassist KARL E.H. SEIGFRIED.FYIVocalist JANICE BORLA and NorthCentral College have announced theannual Jazz Faculty Concert Series.Concerts begin at 7:30 PM at WentzConcert Hall on the campus at thecorner of Chicago Avenue and Ellsworthin Naperville. Coordinator JACKMOUSE lauds this opportunity foryoung and old to hear world classprofessional jazz artists at an affordablecost: $15 general admission, $12 forstudents and seniors. For tickets, call730-637-SHOW (7469). The scheduleincludes: “An Evening With….”November 11pianist FRANK CARUSOJanuary 13jazz vocalist JANICE BORLAFebruary 3trumpeter DOUG SCHARFApril 14saxophonist MITCH PALIGAMARK and ANNE BURNELL,introduced their new show “Broadway ala Jazz” featuring fabulous percussionistJOE SONNEFELDT at the SkokieTheatre Music Foundation in earlyOctober. Among the hit songs theypresented were from Can-Can, Camelot,Sound of Music, Hair, Three PennyOpera, Gypsy and many more.* * * * *Making sound waves to audienceacclaim were FRANK D’RONEat the Green Mill Jazz Club; cellistANDREW SNOW in recital at TrinityInternational University (Deerfield);pianist WILLIE PICKENS and vibist/pianist STU KATZ as a duo at JazzShowcase; pianist FRANK WINKLERand guitarist FRANK PORTOLESEat Joplin Java Café in Waukegan;and the upcoming date for the FrankWinkler Quintet at the LincolnwoodCongregation, November 10 at 7 PM.(For tickets: 847.676.0491)The Chicago Park District’sGrant Park Orchestra & ChorusIn collaboration with The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs andThe Grant Park Orchestral AssociationCarlos Kalmar, Principal ConductorChristopher Bell, Chorus DirectorAnnounce the following vacancy beginning with the 2010 season:Principal OboeThe Grant Park Orchestra season is currently scheduled to begin June 16 and run through August 21,2010. However, these dates are subject to change. The 2009 regular weekly salary was $1,185.91 plusa generous benefits package. Audition dates are November 23 and 24, 2009. Semi-final and final roundauditions will take place the afternoon of November 24, 2009.To receive repertoire information and to schedule an audition time, send a resume and $75 refundabledeposit to: Audition Coordinator; Grant Park Music Festival; 205 E. Randolph Street; Chicago, Illinois60601.Repertoire will not be given over the phone. For complete audition information please visit theemployment opportunities page of our website at: www.grantparkmusicfestival.com.ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY.The audition committee of the Grant Park Orchestra & Chorus reserves the right to immediately dismiss any candidate notmeeting professional standards at these auditions. Should an advertised position be offered to a current member of the Grant ParkOrchestra, the resulting vacancy may be offered to the next most qualified candidate. Preliminary auditions are held behind ascreen. The winning candidate must be legally eligible to accept work with the Grant Park Orchestra. The orchestra reservesthe right to refuse to audition candidates who are unable to demonstrate legal eligibility to work. All winning candidates will besubject to the hiring procedures of the Chicago Park District.Intermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009

Page 6By Dean RolandoOrientation Anyone?Many of us long time membersfondly remember our first encounterwith the Union – If we were unlucky,we first met a union business agent ata job who then informed us that weneeded to be a member of the unionand file contracts or our career inthe music business would be brief. Ifluck was more on our side, a teacher,fellow musician or mentor wouldadvise us to go join the union beforewe fell afoul of the powers that be…….so you nervously went downtownto 175 W. Washington, took whatwas laughingly called “an audition”,paid your money and were advisedto stay out of trouble. A few yearsafter I joined, new members were alsotreated to an AFM videotape aboutthe union which was later marketedas a cure for insomnia.So … fast forward 20 or so years–President Ed Ward is presiding overa board meeting and we all arediscussing the various things aboutmembership that apparently manyof our members don’t know. We havearrived at this conclusion based ondiscussions with members appearingat board meetings and questions weas board members get from fellowplayers on jobs. In fact, having spentmost of my playing life as a definitive,disinterested sideman there was muchI didn’t know about the ins and outsof union membership until joiningthe board.At this time, I believe we were stillshowing the “Video” to new membersbut the audition process had beenthankfully eliminated. We decidedthat maybe we should try to puttogether our own “ Live Orientation,”so we did. We created several drafts ofwhat we thought should be covered;came up with a loose script; thenTerry, Spencer and I began presentingit to new members. We have nowbeen doing the orientations this wayfor 14 years.So how does it go?Well after introductions of thenew members, we ask each one totalk about their background andexperience. We then explain who weare as a Union and who we represent;ie. Musicians who are making theirliving in the music business.We then talk about who theyare as players; sidemusician, leaderor contractor and what the variousresponsibilities of each category are.We cover this because we have noticedthat this is an area where musiciansunfamiliar with leading jobs can haveproblems.This leads to a description ofthe two types of contracts ourmembers perform under – CollectiveBargaining Agreements (CBA’s)which are negotiated for specificperforming organizations and MusicalService Contracts (MSC’s) for all othermusical services. The MSC is used inconjunction with an LS-1 Contract ifthe leader chooses to participate inthe AFM Pension Fund.We explain that if you are a leaderand are engaging the services offellow musicians you are responsiblefor their payment regardless of anynon-payment or cancellation by theclient. We further explain that the MSCis a binding agreement between theleader and the buyer; representingthe amount due for the services andthat the contract cannot be cancelledwithout written consent of bothparties. As long as a contract is filed,the Union will represent the leader inany collection dispute – for the fullamount due, with no recovery fromthe member for legal fees.We go on to explain how easy it isto file a contract, discuss Scale wagesand classifications ( AA – A - B?) Wealso talk about scale wage amountsvs. market value for musical services,1099 vs W-2 and the difference itmakes with the amount due to themusician for an engagement and lotsof other interesting stuff.Last, but not least, we discuss theCFM Health Plan and the AFM PensionFund. We describe how the PensionFund functions; Administration, Boardof Trustees and Actuary; what thecurrent benefit is; (presently for every$10,000 a member has in the fundat age 65 they would receive $200 amonth for life) and how to participateand vest in the fund either throughyour employer or the LS-1 contract.We are quite certain that all of thenew members find our presentationtotally fascinating. If any of youcurrent members would ever like toattend an Orientation just give usa call and we will let you know theupcoming schedule.November/December 2009 cfm10208.com Intermezzo

Page 7Kyle WoodringFebruary 27, 1967 - September 8, 2009It’s very difficult to write a tribute to my brother. How can Idescribe in a few paragraphs the complex spirit that existedwithin his physical body?By now you know that Kyle died on September 8, 2009 as aresult of suicide. His untimely death came at a period when hewas at the peak of his life. He has an amazing son, whose dryhumor and love for fun mirrors his father’s. His career was at itsZenith. Between tours and shows with Deana Carter and DennisDeYoung, his extended engagement in Chicago with Jersey Boysand his collaboration with other artists (Hank Horton, TommyDjiala and Dan McGuiness to name afew), Kyle was doing exactly what hehad dreamed of since he was four yearold; making a living as a professionalpercussionist. He had many friends wholoved him with all their heart.My family has always believed that Kylewas an old soul trapped in a young body.He was an all-conference defensive back inhigh school. He graduated in the top ten ofhis class. He did everything well, includingmaking thousands of people happy withhis music. He lived to entertain and giveothers joy, and from the hundreds of emailmessages I have received since he died, he did that exceedinglywell.But like many old souls, Kyle fought a lifelong battle withdepression. It sometimes felt to me as if it was induced by hisprofound struggle for equity, fairness, and love. Because of this,all his energy was extended to others; he was selfless beyondbelief. He bought baked goods for the mentally ill and homelessin the streets of Chicago everyday for years; I actually saw himliterally give someone the shirt off his back one time.Unfortunately the love for others was not often internalized. Kylerarely felt that he was good enough or worthy of attention. InMarch he said, “ You know, I go out on stage every night and Inever feel that I’m good enough to be there.”Kyle’s life may have been cut short by his depression; or it may,as I choose to believe, been time for his old soul to ascend toanother dimension. His time in this one was short, but I knowthat on some plane he continues to watch overall of us.One Love-Kirk WoodringDerrfield, MassachusettsSeptember 13, 2009Kyle’s favorite Dennis DeYoung/Styx song,and one that he and I learned when we playedtogether in our junior high garage band has aline that goes:“...A gathering of angels appeared above myhead. They sang to me this song of hope, andthis is what they said... Come sail away...”May Kyle’s spirit and the love he shared withall he touched, allow us all smooth sailingthrough life’s rocky passages.ObituariesMay they rest in peaceLast First Instrument Died Born ElectedBanschbach Donald Trombone 10/07/09 05/17/23 04/17/47Blum Philip Cello 08/31/09 05/03/32 06/22/50Crane Stephen S. Saxophone 09/15/09 11/11/21 04/23/53Ferber Henry Violin 08/27/09 09/06/26 08/18/49Kadukov Yuriy Cello 07/13/09 03/29/51 05/06/93Intermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009

Page 8By Ruth Marion TobiasAs Artie Johnson used to say on “Laugh In”, veerryinteresting! That was the effect of the interview withbassist, singer/composer John E. Magnan, referred to as“john E.” We first heard about him, perhaps a couple ofdecades ago when he emerged with “Foxfire”, the musicalgroup that originated the idea of bringinglyrics interpreted through Sign Language,dance and mime to hearing impairedaudiences as well as those who canhear. Very innovative and a boon to thedeaf.john E. MagnanA resident of Chicago’s south suburbia, “john E.” is abassist/vocalist/song writer/arranger and lyricist with along history as a performer in numerous jazz clubs, theChicago Jazz Festival, as well as many college concerttours.His current CD, “Ellie” recorded with his “50/50 Band”is described as closest to his musical essence, probablyinfused with all the wealth of experience he has gleanedfrom years of recording and working with our city’s finestjazz and Latin musicians.Alejo Poveda, Joanie Pallattoand john E.He recorded “Ellie” at SouthportStudios using such strong talents aspercussionist Alejo Poveda, pianist/keyboardist Bob Long, trumpeterBobby Lewis, saxophonist Steve Eisen,and spiced it up with the vocal talentsof Joanie Pallato. Pallato and Povedawere also producers. John’s brothers,Artie Ray and Ricky Lee, handled the vocals on the cutwhich also salutes their mother, Ellie.Foxfire, which he co-founded with Clarenda Johnson,interpreted lyrics through Clarinda’s Sign Language, danceand mime, to music, both original and popular, whichbecame a beautiful visual display. Songs were transformedinto pictures painted in the air. John’s especially designedbass guitar, made with brass alloy, sustains the soundwaves longer, enabling the deaf to better feel the beat. The“voiceless vocalist” (interpreter Johnson) brings the musicto a new and exciting dimension. The group’s recordingsare “Hey I’m Blue” and “I Love to Play”. Both signs andlyrics are included with the records. An Associated Pressreport stated, “For thousands of people, it is music fortheir eyes.”The Licorice Sticks Clarinet OrchestraThe “Licorice Sticks” Clarinet Orchestra is currently auditioningaddtional players on Eb Alto, Bb Bass and Contra-Bass Clarinets.Auditions consist of scales and sight reading.Weekly rehearsals on Mondays 7-9:30pm atThe Waldrof School 1300 Loyola Ave.Must be committed and serious mindedwith a flair for show and personality to boot!For more information, please visit us atchicagoLicoriceSticks.com or call 407-616-4599.November/December 2009 cfm10208.com Intermezzo

Page 9Elgin Symphony Brass personnel for Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome.Orchestra Brass:Trumpet - Ross Beacraft, Bill Efflandt,David GaugerFrench Horn - Sharon Jones, Steve Replogle,Erin Lano, Mary Buscanics-Jones,Karen Suarez-FlintTrombone - Adam Moen, Reed CapshawBass Trombone - Mark FryTuba - Charlie SchuchatBanda:Trumpet - David Inman, Greg Fudala,Steve Squires, Mike MyersTrombone - Tom Stark, Fabio SampoWELCOME JOHN “RADIO” RUSSELL GHRIST AS AN HONORARY MEMBER OF THE CFMThe Chicago Federation of Musiciansawarded John “Radio” Russell Ghristan honorary membership into theLocal on October 15, 2009.The award was presented at theMidwest Ballroom concert atthe Willowbrook Ballroomfeaturing the big bandsled by Stephen Cooper,Richard Weiss and Jay Witcher.Presenting the award wasVice-President Terryl Jares.Intermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009

Page 10By Leo MurphyWe welcome these new, returning and transferring members to the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208. Themembers listed below represent many of the genres that comprise our musical community including our orchestras, operas,bands, chamber groups, casual groups and soloists. They have different talents, perform in different genres and work invarious venues, but they all share a love of music and a desire to pursue their love as a profession. They have made a decisionto join us as professionals in our Union. If you meet them on a job, whether on a bandstand, in a pit, or a stage, introduceyourself and get to know them. Please note that we are now including members’ websites with their bios. In the bios below,websites will start off with www to denote their status as a website. All members can list their websites with the CFM. Onthe CFM website (cfm10208.com) members’ websites are listed on their Members’ Home Page.Stephen Garman Acct# 56374(Bassoon) grew up in Arlington, TX.After high school, he moved toEvanston, IL to attend NorthwesternUniversity where he is pursuinghis Bachelor degree in Music. Heis currently performing with theOrchestre de la FrancophonieCanadienne (OFC). He has performed in the GreaterFort Worth Youth Orchestra and the Greater DallasYouth Orchestra and was first runner up in both of theabove orchestras’ concerto competitions. He is also aprivate instructor.3404 Archway Ct.Arlington, TX 76016817-233--8221stephengarman2012@u.northwestern.eduJohn Gojney Acct# 56392 (Tenor Saxophone/BassClarinet/Clarinet/Soprano Saxophone) is a returningmember. He is a graduate of De La Salle High Schooland DeVry Technical School. He has worked withvarious bands including the C-Notes, the Originals andLil’ Wally.5800 Madison Ave.Morton Grove, IL 60053847-965-3431/847-922-7998jgojney2@comcast.netwww.rsmconsultant.comBrigid Hopkins Acct# 56404 (Cello/Piano) grew up in Seattle, WA andMadison, WI. After high schoolin Madison, WI she attended theUniversity of Memphis receiving herBachelor of Music degree in CelloPerformance. Her Master of Musicdegree in Cello Performance is fromthe Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University.She is currently performing with the New Philharmonicand the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra.She was Principal Cellist with the Brevard ChamberOrchestra and performed with the Ashville Symphony,the Greenville Symphony, the Memphis Symphonyand the Charleston Symphony to mention a few. Herinstructors include Ray Davis, Margaret Christy, LowellCreitz and Stephen Kates. She is an experienced privateinstructor with a private studio in Naperville, IL.465 White Oak Dr.Naperville, IL 60540630-445-5509/630-251-0217brigidhopkins@wowway.comwww.earthwisetherapies.comMarvin Jones Acct# 54244 (Keyboards/Drums/Trumpet) is a returning member.8046 S. Harvard Ave.Chicago, IL 60620773-846-2508/773-355-9468s7nlee@gmail.comwww.maddmannproductionz.comNovember/December 2009 cfm10208.com Intermezzo

Page 11Michael Manson Acct# 50055 (Bass Guitar/BassViolin/Cello/Organ/Piano/Viola) is a returning member.20349 S. Hunter Dr.Frankfort, IL 60423708-288-5992mine@michaelmanson.comwww.michaelmanson.comTodd Matthews Acct# 55023 (Violin) is a returningmember.8631 S. HonoreChicago, IL 60620773-239-1340Anna Mayne Acct# 56402 (French Horn) is transferringfrom Local 278, South Bend, IN.3828 N. Christiana Ave., Apt. 3Chicago, IL 60618773-942-7073/415-305-2133annamayne@earthlink.comTomeka Reid Acct# 55660 (Cello) is a returningmember.4535 S. Wabash Ave.Chicago, IL 60653773-456-6886cellisita@hotmail.comBenjamin Weber Acct# 56400(Viola/Violin) grew up in OakPark, IL. He graduated from IllinoisWesleyan University with a Bachelordegree in Music Education. He thenattended the Eastman School of Musicwhere he received his Master of Musicdegree. He is currently performingwith the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the NorthwestIndiana Symphony Orchestra and is Principal Violistwith the Rockford Symphony. He has performed withthe Peoria Symphony, the Rochester Philharmonic, theElgin Symphony and the New World Symphony. Hisinstructors include John Graham, Melissa Matson andLuis Roggero. He is an experienced private instructorand has taught in the Chicago Public Schools and at theMerit School of Music.1726 W. Cermak Rd.Chicago, IL 60608708-289-0025weber.viola@gmail.comRachael Young Acct# 56396(Bassoon/Contra Bassoon) is anative of the Chicago area. Aftergraduating from Oswego HighSchool, she attended the EastmanSchool of Music where she receiveda Bachelor of Music degree. She thenwent on to the Shephard School ofMusic at Rice University where she graduated with herMaster of Music degree. She is currently an associatewith the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and is PrincipalBassoonist with the Symphony of Southeast Texas. Shehas also performed with the Rochester Philharmonic,the Shreveport Symphony and the Music Academy ofthe West Festival Orchestra. Her trio and quartet havecompeted in the Coleman and Fischoff Competitionsand her trio placed second in the 2008 FischoffCompetition. She is an experienced private instructorand is teaching at Lyons Township High School.817 N. Milwaukee Ave., Apt. 4Chicago, IL 60642630-362-0879rachael.w.young@gmail.com312-782-0063Useful ExtensionsCasual Work Dues Nancy Ext. 132Casual Contract Filing and Memos Nancy Ext. 132Electronic Work Dues Dean Ext. 150Electronic Media Department Dean Ext. 150Membership Department Sandra Ext. 136Health and Welfare Department Louise Ext. 119Death Benefit Information Gwen Ext. 153Intermezzo Gwen Ext. 1531% Solution Sandra Ext. 136For all other Information, contact thePresident’s Office Ext. 119Secretary/Treasurer’s Office Ext. 333Vice President’s Office Ext. 222Other Helpful Numbers:American Federation of Musicians of theUnited States and Canada:New York (Headquarters) (212) 869-1330West Coast Office (323) 461-3441Canadian Office (416) 391-5161AFM–Employers’ Pension Fund (NY) (800) 833-8065AFM–Theatrical & TV Motion Picture SpecialPayments Fund/Phono RecordManufacturer’s Special Payments Funds:New York Headquarters (212) 310-9400Recording Musicians Assoc. (RMA) (323) 462-4762Intermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009

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Page 14#1: John Cvejanovich, Ray Nosal, Don Sohan and Rudy Macciocchi#2: Tom Vitale and his daughter Eva#3: Judy Vessely#4: Don and Pauline Cultra#5: James and Margaret Roseboro#6: Jimmy and Joan Ellis#7: K. Joseph Snyder#8: Loretta and John Kolb#9: The Special Consensus bGreg Cahill and Stu Mill#10: Rufus Forman and his guNovember/December 2009 cfm10208.com Intermezzo

Page 15luegrass band Don Stiernberg, Chris Walz,er provided the entertainmentest Danny#11: Maestro Rudy Macciocchi was named Conductor Laureateand presented with an award#12: Calvin Harris and Hilton Joseph#13: Gary Matts and Bob Sturm#14: Mystery GuestsIntermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009

Page 16CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEMUSICIANS RELIEF FUNDTOTAL: 5,422.00The Musicians Relief Fund helps Local 10-208 musicians in time ofneed. Contributions can be made in memory of a musician that hastouched your life and whose life you would like to see remembered.Or, a general contribution can be made to the fund. Your name will beadded to the expanding list of generous donors.Make checks payable to the Musicians Relief Fundand mail them to the Chicago Federation of Musicians656 W. Randolph St. #2WChicago, IL 60661Attn: Membership Dept.to view the list of cfmcontributors, go toCFM10208.COMTEMPO IS NOW LAFCONTRIBUTIONS TO THELEGISLATIVE ACTION FUNDLAF, short for Legislative Action Fund, is the new name of TEMPO. It is the AFM’s nonpartisan, multicandidatepolitical action fund that is supported entirely by the voluntary contributions of AFM members.LAF makes disbursements to congressional candidates of either party who have a demonstrated record ofsupport for professional musicians, issues of concern to its membersand the arts in general.To make a contribution, make your check payable to LAFand send it c/o Chicago Federation of Musicians656 W. Randolph St., #2WChicago, IL 60661Attn: Membership Dept.We will add your name to the list of contributors and forward your check to the AFM.TOTAL: $3,879.00to view the list of cfmcontributors, go toCFM10208.COMNovember/December 2009 cfm10208.com Intermezzo

Page 17If you are out and about, and looking for live music,why not patronize establishments employing union musicianson a steady and ongoing basis? Below is a list of our membersand where they are appearing steadily.Member Location Address Day(s) PerformingMichael Descoteaux Second City 1616 N. Wells, Chicago Sunday thru SaturdayVon Freeman New Apartment Lounge 504 E. 75th St., Chicago Tuesdays, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.Rob Parton Catch 35 35 W. Wacker, Chicago Tuesday thru Saturday6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Frank Pellico United Center 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago per Chicago Blackhawks scheduleMark Sonksen Sullivan’s Steakhouse 415 N. Dearborn, Chicago Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Ruby Wender Second City 1616 N. Wells, Chicago Sunday thru SaturdayJohn Wright Philanders 1120 Pleasant St., Oak Park Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Chicago music Scene book release &chicago pop festival preview partySunday November 22, 2009from 1:00 - 6:00pm.The Abbey Pub3420 West Grace St., ChicagoA landmark Chicago Book deserves a landmarkChicago book LAUNCH. Join us!Entertainment will include the final portion of theWorld’s First-Ever Gloria-off Battle-of-the-Bands, LIVE.Plus a preview segment featuring live performancesfrom several acts scheduled to perform at the fullChicago Pop Festival in the Spring of 2010.Enter the Gloria-off and get tickets for the party at...WWW.CHICAGOPOPFESTIVAL .COMIntermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009

Page 18*Only members in good standing are allowed to list CD’s For Sale.Ac • RockFlying ColorsPaul Iams847-251-4045Phyllis Adams, Harp andMonty Adams, FluteOpera by RequestUniversal PeacePhyllisAdamsHarp@aol.com847-869-6150Mike AlongiFreshly Squeezedalongimusic@aol.com815-399-5112Eric “Baron” BehrefeldTiki Cowboystikicowboys.comAnne BurnellBlues in the NightMark Burnell773-862-2665James Callen TrioIn The TraditionJames Callen708-488-8877Bob CentanoFirst Time OutBob Centano LiveMerry ChristmasBob Centano Big Band atUniversity of Our Ladyat the LakeBob Centano and Friendsat Scraggsbobcentano.netChicago Jazz PhilharmonicCollective CreativityOrbert Davischijazzphil.orgorbertdavis.com312-573-8930Jerry ColemanNineburnerJazz Makes You Happydrumskull@aol.comwww.jerrycolemandrummer.com847-251-1410ConjuntoChicago SessionsJames Sanders847-329-9630Mark ColbySpeaking of StanReflectionsOrigin RecordsiTunes.comAmazon.comcdbaby.com630-258-8356Richard CorpolongoJust Found JoySmilesSpontaneous CompositionSonic Blast featuring Joe Daleyrichardcorpolongo@sbcglobal.net708-456-1382Dick DaughertyVersatilitycdbaby.comradaugherty@comcast.netBob DoganSalishanRingsBob Dogan Sings BalladsMy Blues Rootscdbaby.com773-963-5906Frank D’RoneFrank D’Rone SingsAfter the Ball with Billy M In Personat the Hungry/Brand New MorningDayLive in Atlantic City/This Is Love Thisis ItLive in Atlantic City, Vol. 2 /Love withMusicLive in Atlantic City, Vol. 3 /Try aLittle Tendernessdarone32@msn.comNick DrozdoffNo Man Is An Islandnickdrozdoff.comMark Edwards withKarin Redekopp EdwardsTwo-Piano Tapestry: Redekopp & Edwardscdbaby.comiTunes.comElgin SymphonyAaron Copeland; American ClassicsPiano ConcertoThe Tenderland SuiteOld American Songs847-888-0404amazon.comnaxos.comitunes.comPatrick FerreriExpressions of Lovecdbaby.comdigstation.comJim GailloretoJazz String Quartetcdbaby.comErnie HinesThere Is A WayMy Baby Wears the Lovin’ CrownErnie Hines708-771-3945www.colorfulmusicbabyblue.comJimmy’s BavariansSwingin Chicago StyleTreasures with Jim Bestman,Johnny Frigo, Rusty Jones,Annie Ondra, Wayne Roepke,and Don WhiteJim Bestman630-543-7899Jeremy KahnMost of a Nickel708-386-2900Jeannie LambertJeannie-OlogyRuss Phillipsruss.phillips@sbcglobal.netJeannie Lambert &Judy RobertsAlong with the bluesbigfootjazz@sbcglobal.netBobby LewisInside This SongPassion FlowerHere I Go AgainFlugel GourmetJust Havin’ Some FunAnother TimeInstant GrooveIn The Forefront (re-issue)On Fire! with Eric Schneider and theRhythmakersbobbylewis.comMark LindebladPiano Music for RelaxationBach: Favorite Keyboard PiecesMlindeblad@sbcglobal.net773-262-2504Pat MallingerMonday Prayer To Tunkashilacdbaby.comMoorean MoonPat Mallinger QuartetLive at the North Sea Jazz FestBluejackjazzpjmjazz@att.net773-489-2443Tommy MuellnerIt’s All About Timetommujazz@sbcglobal.net773-237-0129Susan NigroThe Big BassoonLittle Tunes for the Big BassoonNew Tunes for the Big BassoonOriginal Tunes for the Big BassoonBellissimaThe Two ContrasSusan NigroCrystal Records360-834-7022Susan NigroThe Bass NightingaleGM Recordings617-332-6328Brian PattiMy Kind of Town630-832-9222November/December 2009 cfm10208.com Intermezzo

Page 19Pan Go Steel BandFor The DaySecondsPaul Rosspanpress.com630-587-3473Bob PernaMusic My WayOnce Againwww.bobpernaandpersistance.comRuss PhillipsI’m Glad There Is YouLove Walked Inruss.phillips@sbcglobal.netRuss PhillipsOne Morning in Maybigfootjazz@sbcglobal.netJames QuinnLegacy Onecdbaby.comjquinnmusic.com312-861-0926Roots Rock SocietyBass Mint SessionsRiddim To RiddimLa FamiliaStann Champion773-994-6756iTunes.comcdbaby.comAmazon.comTarget.comMarlene RosenbergPieces of...marlenemusic.commarlenemusic@comcast.netBobby SchiffLate Gamebobbyschiff.com708-442-3168Nick SchneiderPullin Stringschicagojazz/nickschneider.com708-442-3168Karl E. H. SeigfriedCriminal Mastermindsolo double basscdbaby.comKarl E. H. SeigfriedBlue Rhizomethe New Quartetcdbaby.comRichard SladekPiano Celebrationchicagopianist.com708-652-5656Mark SonksenBlue Visions: Compositions of1995 Albacdbaby.com312-421-6472Mark Sonksen TrioClimbing Mountainscdbaby.com312-421-6472Elizabeth StartFrom the Startes@elizabethstart.comDon StilleKeys To My Heartcdbaby.comdfstille@mac.comSymphonic Pops OrchestraFrom Broadway to HollywoodFrank Winkler, ConductorWinklermusic@aol.comSuenos Latin-JazzAzul OscuroSteven Hashimoto708-222-6520Duane ThammTribute to Hamp LiveDelmark Recordsvibes26@webtv.comShirley TrissellPet PalsLyrical Lullabiesshibuka.uscdbaby.comTwo ColdCityscapes 2010Sherwen Moore708-560-4015Mel WarnerSongs & Chamber MusicAlban Berg, Anton Webern,Shulamit RanClarinet Candescencecduniverse.commwarner@niu.edu815-756-5920Charles Sengstock’s article on the Dixieland revival certainly brought back pleasant memories. I had graduated from the University ofIllinois and was wondering what I’d do for the rest of my life when Jim Beebe called, asking me to join his group at Flaming Sally’s atthe Blackstone Hotel. The bandstand was graced by many great musicians for the year I played there before joining Earl Fatha’ Hines;in addition to Jim’s brilliant Dixieland/traditional trombone, Spanky Davis then Ric Bendel played trumpet, pianist Steve Behr (masterof every style from stride to bebop), Duke Groner (mentor to many musicians) on bass, and Marshall Thompson, James Slaughter andBarrett Deems occupied the drum position, each of whom had a different “feel,” but all swung mightily.No doubt space constraints prevented Mr. Sengstock from going into detail about many of the places Dixieland was played, but JohnDefauw (whose father was the conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for part of the 1940s) and Penny Tyler deserve credit forstarting and nurturing Jazz At Noon, first at the Showboat Sari-S (where I sat in at age thirteen), then the Gaslite Club (a heavenlyplace for a sixteen year-old to play), Marina City, and ultimately Andy’s. By the time Jazz At Noon was at Marina City, the house triowas Marty Grosz, Bobby Wright and Norm Murphy, one of the greatest trumpet players only a few people remember. Every hornplayer dreaded soloing after Murph; there was simply nothing left to say.Over the years Dixieland has gotten a bad rap; some equate it with a static repertoire played by marginally-skilled, red-vested andstraw-hatted musicians. Some groups fall into that category, but there are also many highly accomplished groups and musicians withenormous repertoires.I look forward to more articles from Mr. Sengstock.Sincerely,Eric SchneiderIntermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009

Page 20Do you have something to sell?Advertise in the Intermezzo! Call 312-782-0063For SaleThe Union Hall (Ed Ward Hall)is available for rent.Haynes FluteHandmade Wm, S. Haynes Flute,SN 48434, handcrafted, C Foot,closed hole Plateau model.Professional Flute, beautiful warm,rich tone. Just as with allHaynes Flutes this instrumentis a masterful piece ofworkmanship.Appraised at $5,500;Price NegotiableContact RogerPhone: (847) 359-6834Contact Spencer Aloisio for pricesand to secure dates.DISCLAIMERYour officers and editorial staff conscientiouslyscreen all advertising submittedto the Intermezzo. We cannot, however,assume responsibility for product qualityor advertising content; nor can yourofficers be held accountable for misrepresentationsbetween sidepersons andleader/contractors.The Intermezzo is published 10 times peryear. May-June and November-Decemberare combined issues.Band and Orchestra Listing OmissionGroupLeaderThe Happy WanderersThe Mello-TonesMay, JerryMay, JerryNovember/December 2009 cfm10208.com Intermezzo

Page 2122202 Baska, Leland K.6829 Derby Run WayGainsville, VA 20155-3040757-220-2451757-220-2023SAXOPHONE55019 Hart, Steven M.1345 W. Irving Park Rd., Apt. 1-ABensenville, IL 60106630-422-1201773-307-3766BASS VIOLIN32858 Locascio, Carl J.3250 S. Fort Apache Rd., Apt. 131Las Vegas, NV 89117-0740SAXOPHONE54082 Rice, John T.2032 S. Linden Ave., Apt. 8Park Ridge, IL 60068847-430-3379773-314-7171GUITAR51128 Berg, Kurt2909 Maple Ave.Brookfield, IL 60513708-214-0226BARITONE SAXOPHONE50544 Horban, Diane Z.20374 N. Lea Rd.Deer Park, IL 60010847-381-8609FLUTE18005 Moore, Robert B.10617 Tinta Ln.Las Vegas, NV 89144702-363-2498954-614-3445TROMBONE30180 Sergo, Gregory R.4238 Joliet Ave.Lyons, IL 60534708-363-0925DRUMS56363 Cowger, Adam S.524 Carriage Dr., Apt. 2-CWest Chicago, IL 60185218-791-9625PERCUSSION56382 Horton, Hank16 W 681 56 th St., Apt. 3Clarendon Hills, IL 60514773-230-3698BASS GUITAR56297 Oldberg, Colin J.620 Church St., Apt. 2-EEvanston, IL 60201719-510-0416TRUMPET52020 Vente, John M.P.O. Box 1135Westmont, IL 60559630-968-3339630-430-5113PIANO50398 Ewing, Pauli208 W. Washington St., Apt. 1907Chicago, IL 60606312-607-6677VIOLIN6155 Jerger, Jake800 S. River Rd., Apt. 817Des Plaines, IL 60016-8424847-824-2801DRUMS56298 Petit, Felix E.1845 S. Michigan Ave., Unit 1701Chicago, IL 60616617-872-6603VIOLIN53631 Vikstrom, Richard A.USPOB 105Kenilworth, IL 60043-0105312-504-0056VIOLIN54937 Gresik, Alan C.918 W. 35 th Pl.Chicago, IL 60609773-523-6847PIANO56221 Kesselring, Kara L.3701 S. Grove Ave.Berwyn, IL 60402708-502-3702PIANO56261 Rehker, Patrick R.3600 N. Lake Shore Dr., Apt. 914Chicago, IL 60613931-224-0069CLARINETIntermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009

Membership Meeting:Tuesday, November 10th, 2009@1:00 pmMembership Meeting:Tuesday, December 8th, 2009@1:00 pmNovember/December 2009Vol. 69 No. 10Page 22NOTICENEW ONLINE SERVICESFOR PARTICIPANTSThe American Federation of Musiciansand Employers’ Pension Fund(AFM-EPF) has a new online servicefor its participants. Once a participantis registered on the AFM-EPF’swebsite at www.afm-epf.org, theywill be able to view and downloadtheir “Interim Covered EarningsReports”. These reports provideparticipants with the ability to accessdetails of their work historyfor the current year.E-mail AddressesOfficersGary Matts ............................... gmatts@cfm10208.orgTerryl Jares ............................... tjares@cfm10208.orgSpencer Aloisio ............................ saloisio@cfm10208.orgBoard of DirectorsRobert Bauchens .......................... bbauchens@cfm10208.orgRich Daniels .............................. rdaniels@cfm10208.orgFrank Donaldson .......................... frankyd@ameritech.netB.J. Levy ................................. levytrumpet@sbcglobal.netBob Lizik ................................. blizik@cfm10208.orgJanice MacDonald ......................... jmacdonald@cfm10208.orgLeo Murphy ............................... lmurphy@cfm10208.orgStaffContracts: Nancy Van Aacken ................ nvanaacken@cfm10208.orgDeath Benefits/MPF: Gwen Redmond .......... gredmond@cfm10208.orgElectronic Media: Dean Rolando .............. drolando@cfm10208.orgElectronic Media Asst.: Jennifer Figliomeni ..... jfigliomeni@cfm10208.orgHealth Insurance: Louise Thorson ............. lthorson@cfm10208.orgMembership: Sandra Castellanos ............ scastellanos@cfm10208.orgSwitchboard: Patty Huante .................. phuante@cfm10208.orgWebmaster: Mike Meyers ...............webmaster@cfm10208.orgHave Your IntermezzoDelivered to Your ComputerYou can now receive your Intermezzo through email insteadof snail mail! To sign up, go to www.cfm10208.org.In the left column, click on the Members Only area. Onceyou sign-in, click on “Subscribe to the Chicago Federationof Musicians Newsletter.” After you have submitted yourinformation, you will be sent an email to confirm yoursubscription. Be sure to confirm your subscription.The next Intermezzo will be delivered to your computer!Be sure to check the Members Only area of the CFM website(www.cfm10208.org) for back issues of the Intermezzo.November/December 2009 cfm10208.com Intermezzo

Page 23ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALORCHESTRA LEADERSRegular meeting at various locations everythird Wednesday of the month. For furtherinformation, please contact Robert Centano,President, APOL, P.O. Box 1135,Westmont, IL 60559(630) 834-6931www.bandleaders.orgCZECHOSLOVAK-AMERICANMUSICIANS CLUBRegular meeting fourth Tuesday of the month,8 p.m. at VFW Post # 3868.8844 West Ogden, Brookfield, IL 60513(708) 485-9670GERMAN AMERICANMUSICIANS CLUBThird Monday of the month. Regular meeting,Mirabell Restaurant, 3454 W. Addison, Chicago,IL, 8 p.m. Send all communications to Mr.Zenon Grodecki, 5024 N. Moody, Chicago, IL60630 (773) 774-2753SOCIETY OF ITALIAN AMERICANMUSICIANS SOCIAL CLUBThird Monday of the month. General meeting,Superossa Banquet Hall, 4242 N. CentralAvenue, Chicago, IL 60634, 8 p.m. Sendall communications to John Maggio,6916 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60635(773) 745-0733THE KOLE FACTS ASSOCIATIONThird Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Regularmeeting, Washington Park Fieldhouse,5531 S. King Drive, Room 101, Chicago, IL60637POLISH AMERICANMUSICIANS CLUBMeetings held every second Wednesday of themonth, 8:00 p.m. at A.A.C. Eagles Soccer Club,5844 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL. Send allcommunications to Dave Lenckos, President,4548 N. Mobile, Chicago, IL 60630(773) 685-5226Women’s ProfessionalMusicians ClubMeeting dates and locations change frommonth to month. Send all communicationsto Jennifer Silk, strgsosilk1@msn.com(224) 856-1144Get more presence on the web. Set up yourMembers Home Page on the CFM website.What is Available• You can upload and update photos of you or your ensembles.• Enter text about yourself and your music in your Biography Area.• Post photos of you or your band in the Photo Gallery.• Upload MP3’s of your music in the Recordings area.• List your concerts / shows or list your “Open Dates” inthe Concert Calendar.ALL of these areas are available for you to update andmaintain from the Members side area. Free tools areavailable on the website for editing music and photos. Ifyou have questions visit www.cfm10208.com.From there you can e-mail us using the Contact Tab.Or phone the local at 312-782-0063.www.cfm10208.comIntermezzo cfm10208.com November/December 2009