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Terryl Jares
April is Jazz Appreciation Month
Through the years, the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) has partnered
with the Smithsonian Institution to present jazz performances. Jazz
Appreciation Month (JAM) was created to be an annual event that would pay
tribute to jazz as both a living and as historic music. Schools, organizations
and even governments celebrate JAM with events ranging from free concerts to
educational programs. Established in 2001, the program was initially funded by
the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.
The MPTF is once again proud to act as a co-sponsor for these events. They
will fund up to 50% of the total cost of a JAM program. This is a great way to
showcase emerging artists in our community as well as our CFM musicians.
How do you get funding First, you need to find a presenter that will co-pay
a performance of jazz music. It must be a non-for-profit business and the
performance must be free and open to the public. Call Gwen at the CFM to get
a request form. Complete the form and send it to the CFM along with a letter
from the presenter asking for the performance. Once we receive the request,
we will send it off to the MPTF for their consideration.
Remember, the performances must be performed in April of 2013. Jazz
concerts as well as educational jazz programs will qualify for funding. If you
have any questions on the procedure, don’t hesitate in giving me or Gwen
a call.
Local 10-208 of
AFM AFL-CIO
CHICAGO FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
OFFICERS – DELEGATES
2011-2013
Gary Matts
President
Terryl Jares
Vice-President
Spencer Aloisio Secretary-Treasurer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert Bauchens
Bob Lizik
Rich Daniels Janice MacDonald
Frank Donaldson Leo Murphy
B.J. Levy
CONTRACT DEPARTMENT
Terryl Jares – Vice-President
Nancy Van Aacken
ASSISTANTS TO THE
PRESIDENT - JURISDICTIONS
Terryl Jares - Vice-President
Supervisor - Entire jurisdiction
including theaters
(Cell Phone: 312-310-4100)
Dean Rolando
Recordings, Transcriptions,
Documentaries, Etc.
(Cell Phone: 708-380-6219)
DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE
ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR
AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Spencer Aloisio
Gary Matts
Terryl Jares
DELEGATES TO CHICAGO
FEDERATION OF LABOR AND
INDUSTRIAL UNION COUNCIL
Rich Daniels
Gary Matts
Terryl Jares
DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
Spencer Aloisio
Terryl Jares
Rich Daniels
Gary Matts
Frank Donaldson
Alternates:
Leo Murphy
Larry Bowen
EDITOR, THE INTERMEZZO
Terryl Jares
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Ed Ward
VICE-PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Tom Beranek
BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Ruth Marion Tobias
Open Daily, except
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
Office Hours 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
All Phones: 312-782-0063 (24 Hrs.)
AFM WEB SITE: www.afm.org
CFM WEB SITE: www.cfm10208.com
Address all e-mail to the
Secretary/Treasurer:
saloisio@cfm10208.org
The Chicago Sinfonietta instituted two programs in 2008,
The Project Inclusion Orchestra Fellow (PIOF) and the
Project Inclusion Ensemble (PIE) with the mission of
promoting diversity and inclusion in classical music and to
add significantly to the orchestra’s ability to differentiate
itself from all other orchestras in the United States.
PIO Fellows are awarded fellowships that provide
opportunities for participants to rehearse and perform with
the orchestra, receive mentoring, and prepare auditions for
future employment.
PIE fellowships provide opportunities for participants to
receive ensemble performance coaching, mentoring and
small ensemble performance opportunities.
The program manager for both organizations is
Rene´e Baker.
Chicago Sinfonietta PIOF and PIE Fellows
Accomplishments
Class I 2008-2010
Andrew Dowd, viola, completed his Masters degree in
viola and secured a position with the Chicago Sinfonietta.
He also performs regularly with the Illinois Philharmonic
and other local orchestras.
Stefan Smith, violin, received a full scholarship from USC
at the conclusion of his first year as a PIOF. He is now
working as composer and freelancer in Los Angeles, and
has been invited to audition for the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra. The Chicago Sinfonietta performed one of his
compositions in 2009.
Christian Dillingham, bass, won positions with two
professional orchestras including the Kalamazoo
Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Sinfonietta. In
addition, he has won spots in the coveted theatre arena in
Chicago.
Takahiro Kim, tuba, is playing professionally in Chicago,
subbing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and
performing regularly with orchestras abroad.
Demarus Allen-Batieste, clarinet, is working with a
professional orchestra in Germany. He received a full
scholarship after completing his PIOF from the Manhattan
School of Music and graduated with a Masters Degree.
Brandon Mitchell, bass, is working with two professional
orchestras in Chicago and also performs in ensembles on
cruise ships.
Class II 2010-2012
Kimberly Galva, violin, established a teaching studio at
the conclusion of her fellowship, formed her own chamber
group that plays regularly around the city, and continues to
perform with Chicago Sinfonietta. She recently performed
a concert with Yo-Yo Ma as a part of the Chicago
Community Trust’s 96th Anniversary celebration.
Yoo Jin Hong, flute, won an arts administration job with
the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
Elizabeth Diaz, flute, established a teaching studio and
secured an arts administration position with a youth
orchestra. She also performed with Yo-Yo Ma.
Mark Alan Longo, flute, dropped out of the program
midway through his fellowship due to financial hardship.
His current status is unknown.
Shawnita Tyus, violin, won a highly competitive teaching
position at a Chicago public high school as Orchestra
Director, graduated with Masters Degree while in our
program, and performed with Yo-Yo Ma.
Ricardo Ferreira, violin, finished his Masters Degree at
DePaul.
Tamara Gonzalez, violin, secured a position as
Dean of the Suzuki Institute Chicago at the Sherwood
Conservatory.
Kevin Lin, viola, is going to Peabody Institute in the Fall.
He received his BA while in our program and was one of
the PI musicians who performed with Yo-Yo Ma at the
above-mentioned event.
Cover illustration provided by
Chris Nolan Creative.
Tasha Lawson, French Horn, established a music ministry
for prisons.
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