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% <strong>of</strong> the total cost <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> jazz music. It must be a non-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it 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 <strong>of</strong>f to the MPTF for their consideration. Remember, the performances must be performed in April <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>Chicago</strong> Sinfonietta instituted two programs in 2008, The Project Inclusion Orchestra Fellow (PIOF) and the Project Inclusion Ensemble (PIE) with the mission <strong>of</strong> 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. <strong>Chicago</strong> 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 <strong>Chicago</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>Chicago</strong> Symphony Orchestra. The <strong>Chicago</strong> Sinfonietta performed one <strong>of</strong> his compositions in 2009. Christian Dillingham, bass, won positions with two pr<strong>of</strong>essional orchestras including the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and the <strong>Chicago</strong> Sinfonietta. In addition, he has won spots in the coveted theatre arena in <strong>Chicago</strong>. Takahiro Kim, tuba, is playing pr<strong>of</strong>essionally in <strong>Chicago</strong>, subbing with the <strong>Chicago</strong> Symphony Orchestra, and performing regularly with orchestras abroad. Demarus Allen-Batieste, clarinet, is working with a pr<strong>of</strong>essional orchestra in Germany. He received a full scholarship after completing his PIOF from the Manhattan School <strong>of</strong> Music and graduated with a Masters Degree. Brandon Mitchell, bass, is working with two pr<strong>of</strong>essional orchestras in <strong>Chicago</strong> and also performs in ensembles on cruise ships. Class II 2010-2012 Kimberly Galva, violin, established a teaching studio at the conclusion <strong>of</strong> her fellowship, formed her own chamber group that plays regularly around the city, and continues to perform with <strong>Chicago</strong> Sinfonietta. She recently performed a concert with Yo-Yo Ma as a part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chicago</strong> Community Trust’s 96th Anniversary celebration. Yoo Jin Hong, flute, won an arts administration job with the Civic Orchestra <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chicago</strong>. 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>Chicago</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the Suzuki Institute <strong>Chicago</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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. 2 Intermezzo March 2013 March 2013 Intermezzo 3