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2 The Nashville Musician April-June 2007 Major By-Law revisions possible, come May 30 (Continued from page 1) Cartage - In (A) marimba, chimes, vibraphone and single keyboard have been added to list of instruments for $12. In (B) drums and percussion have been replaced with Drum Kit (snare, cymbal, bass drum, etc. as standard outfit). In (C) timpani and double keyboard have been added for $32. Organ was deleted from list. Travel Rates and Conditions - In (D) Transportation “30 cents” has been replaced by “the current established mileage rate by the State of Tennessee”. Cancellation of Engagements - Dec. 24 & 25 were added to Dec. 31 engagements. Doubling - Celeste and accordion were added to (A)5. Plectrum was deleted and dulcimer, cello, viola, harp and autoharp were added to(C). Patches were deleted from Keyboard (E) and piano, celeste and mallet instruments were deleted (B). MISCELLANEOUS AND STEADY ENGAGEMENT WAGE SCALE AND PRICE LIST OF THE Nashville Association of Musicians Local 257 Effective ___________ CONTRACTS ON ALL MISCELLANEOUS OR STEADY ENGAGEMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY/TREASURER’S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE PERFORMANCE. These stated base wage rates plus the SURCHARGE equal MINIMUM SCALE. A fifteen-percent (15%) Surcharge shall be added to the base wage rates of the engagement to reimburse the contractor/leader/employer for his payroll expenses. A contractor/leader not acting as an employer of musicians, and collecting the fifteen percent (15%) must add this additional fifteen percent (15%) to the base wage rate of each individual musician. **All scales reflect base scale and including the 15% surcharge as stated - $50.00/$57.50** I PERFORMANCE RATES Leader/Contractor - In orchestras of twelve (12) musicians or more, the Leader and Contractor shall not be the same person. A. BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS, CONVENTIONS, WEDDINGS, STROLLING, MERCANTILE OPENINGS, FASHION SHOWS, DANCES, STAGED SHOWS, CIRCUSES, ICE SHOWS & RODEOS: (A local contractor must be hired when (3) or more local musicians are used to augment a traveling show performing locally.) 1. 2 hours or less, side-musician. ....................................................................................................... $75.00/86.25 Leader/Contractor .......................................................................................................................... Double scale 2. 3 hours, side-musician ............................................................................................................... $100.00/115.00 Overtime (not contracted) per hr, side-musician. .......................................................................... $40.00/46.00 Leader ………………...………………………………………….Double scale 3. RELOCATION OF MUSICIANS: Musicians who are required to move from one part of a building to another, for the same employer, same type of work, shall receive additionally per person: ……………………………….$27.00/31.05 B. CONCERTS: (1) 50 minutes or less: Side-musician ................................................................................................................................ $50.00/57.50 On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays ........................................................................... $60.00/69.00 Leader/Contractor ...................................................................................................................... $100.00/115.00 On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays ....................................................................... $120.00/138.00 (2) Concerts over 50 min. but not more than 2-1/2 hrs: Side-musician ................................................................................................................................ $65.00/74.75 On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays ........................................................................... $80.00/92.00 Leader/Contractor ...................................................................................................................... $130.00/149.50 On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays ....................................................................... $160.00/184.00 (3) Overtime: Each add’l 15 minutes per Side-musician .................................................................................................................................. $12.50/14.38 Leader/Contractor ............................................................................................................................ $25.00/28.75 C. STAGED BALLET and STAGED OPERA (per show, not to exceed 3 hours): (1) Side-musician ............................................................................................................................. $122.63/141.02 Principal ..................................................................................................................................................... 125% Leader/Contractor ...................................................................................................................................... 200% (2) Overtime: Straight time-and-a-half (1 1/2) of Side-musician rate computed in 15-minute increments. (3) On Stage - Musicians required to perform on stage, as to be a visual part of the production, shall be paid an additional $25.00/28.75 per performance. (4) Backstage - Musicians required to play backstage as well as in the pit shall be paid an additional $25.00/28.75 per performance. (5) Pension: Eight and one-half percent (8.5%) of Scale paid to the AFM-EP Fund in behalf of each musician. D. MUSICAL THEATER, BROADWAY SHOWS (per show, not to exceed 3 hours): (1) Side-musician ................................................................................................................................ $80.00/92.00 Leader/Contractor .......................................................................................................................... Double scale (2) Overtime: Straight time-and-a-half (1 1/2) of Side-musician rate computed in 15-minute increments. (3) On Stage - Musicians required to perform on stage, as to be a visual part of the production, shall be paid an additional $25.00/28.75 per performance. (4) Backstage - Musicians required to play backstage as well as in the pit shall be paid an additional $25.00/28.75 per performance. (5) Pension: Eight and one-half percent (8.5%) of Scale paid to the AFM-EP Fund in behalf of each musician. II REHEARSAL RATES A. BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS, CONVENTIONS, WEDDINGS, STROLLING, MERCANTILE OPENINGS, FASHION SHOWS, DANCES, STAGED SHOWS, CIRCUSES, ICE SHOWS & RODEOS and CONCERTS: (A local contractor must be hired when (3) or more local musicians are used to augment a traveling show performing locally.) Side-musician, per hour (minimum 2 hours)…………………………………...$22/00/25.30 Leader/Contractor………..…………………………………………………… Double scale Additional time prorated per 15-minute period(s). B. STAGED BALLET and STAGED OPERA (per hour, three-hour minimum): (1) Side-musician ................................................................................................................................ $40.88/47.01 Principal ..................................................................................................................................................... 125% Leader/Contractor ...................................................................................................................................... 200% (2) Overtime: Straight time-and-a-half (1 1/2) of Side-musician rate computed in 15-minute increments. (3) Pension: Eight and one-half percent (8.5%) of Scale paid to the AFM-EP Fund in behalf of each musician. (Continued on page 11) A message from AFM-EPW Editor’s note: The following pertinent data is reprinted here, as furnished by the AFM Employers’ Pension Welfare Fund (AFM- EPW) for your information. The Fund will not be able to satisfy the IRS funding rules in the near future, because of the way in which gains and losses are required to be recognized for purposes of IRS funding rules. Put simply, under the IRS’s rules, gains and losses are required to be spread out over extended periods. As a result, the investment losses incurred over the plan years ending March 30, 2001 through March 30, 2003, are still being taken into account, whereas the gains from later years are not yet fully recognized. Although the recent gains exceed the Fund’s investment assumptions, they are not yet sufficient to make up for the unusually large losses in the previous years, particularly since they must be allocated over so long a period of time. Thus, while the Fund’s financial condition has improved from a long-term perspective, over the short term the Fund is not projected to satisfy the IRS funding rules. As a result, an additional benefit modification is required. The Trustees have carefully considered, along with the Fund’s actuaries and other advisors, the changes to the Fund’s benefits designed to impose the least hardship on participants, but still position the Fund to be financially stable for many years to come. As part of these considerations, at the Trustees’ request, the actuaries have carefully reviewed each of the Fund’s actuarial assumptions and adjusted them where appropriate. The updated assumptions add to the cost of the Fund, but will ultimately add to the Fund’s financial health over the long term. While we deeply regret having to reduce future benefits, we have done so with the intention of placing the Fund on a very stable financial basis for many years. We are pleased to report that, with the benefit modification and using the updated assumptions, Symphony sponsors worldfest The Nashville Symphony will present its first-ever world music festival, June 6-8, 2007 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This three-day festival, sponsored by Target, will focus on music of the Americas, featuring evening performances by such acclaimed artists as Latin country singer Rick Trevino, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro and Brazilian jazz pianist Sergio Mendes and his band. (Note: The Nashville Symphony will not perform at this festival). In addition, the Symphony will provide free world music performances during lunch hours in the Symphony Center’s Garden Courtyard, with themed international food selections available for purchase at the Symphony Café. Artists and menus will be announced at a later date. “The Nashville Symphony has always wanted to present a world music festival to celebrate music and cultures from around the world,” said Alan D. Valentine, NSO President & CEO. “Now that we have this amazing space and an inaugural line-up of top musicians from all corners of the Americas, we hope this exciting event will be the first of many more.” Starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6: Hispanic Influences in Country Music. As a nod to the CMA Music Festival, Latin country singer-songwriter Rick Trevino will provide a different twist to the country music activities as he performs Latin-infused country music, produced and co-written by friend Raul Malo. Trevino, a Grammy-award winning Texas native, is recognized for his eclectic mix of musical influences, which is reflected in his forthcoming album “Whole Town Blue,” a combination of South Texas swing, New Orleans honky-tonk and Spanish bolero. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7: Music and Dance of the Pacific Islands. Known for his (Continued on page 8)
April-June 2007 The Nashville Musician 3 Dear Members: It’s been another busy three months for me, with several different Union activities coming my way. In February, the International Executive Board (IEB) held another meeting to address recruiting and retaining members. I feel it was a very productive meeting, and the IEB agreed to support a plan that came from several AFM employees, put together in a package by Paul Sharpe. I commend all who contributed their ideas. At the end of February, I attended an AFM-EP Fund meeting. The Trustees acted to keep our Pension plan funded through 2041, by lowering the benefit multiplier from $3.50 to $3.25, beginning April 1, 2007. There was considerable discussion before everyone unanimously agreed that $3.25 was the right number. (See more information on page 2 of this issue.) In March, an AFM committee met for two days in Nashville to consider financial proposals to fund the AFM, and to be presented at the 97th AFM Convention during June 2007 in Las Vegas. I’m proud to report that Secretary-Treasurer Billy Linneman and Dave Pomeroy, RMA President, were members of the important committee and both worked very hard. Following that meeting, the IEB met in Nashville to conduct the business of the AFM. Secretary-Treasurer Linneman and I extended our Southern hospitality to all, and I think some important business was transacted by the President’s Report By Harold R. Bradley IEB. I hope they enjoyed our Southern hospitality enough to meet in Nashville sometime in the future. During the IEB meeting, some of our famous country artists contacted Secretary-Treasurer Linneman and myself to inquire if they could do video shows in Branson, Mo. (which is in Local 257’s jurisdiction) for RFD-TV, a cable channel. We contacted the owner, Mr. Patrick Gottsch and started preliminary negotiations with him regarding RFD becoming signatory to the appropriate AFM agreement. Since cable television is a Federation agreement, Carol Sato and Pat Varriale of the AFM contacted Mr. Gottsch and started negotiating on the AFM’s behalf. Presently (April 1, 2007), there is no agreement in place to allow AFM members to be filmed by RFD. Negotiations are continuing and we are optimistic that RFD will become signatory to the appropriate AFM agreement, and our members will be able to perform under that agreement. Upcoming important events will be the negotiations for a new Nashville Symphony Orchestra agreement, and the AFM’s 97th Convention. Local 257 is extremely fortunate to have AFM negotiator Chris Durham as our chief negotiator. The CEO and President of the Nashville Symphony is Alan Valentine, who has always been receptive to improving working conditions for the Symphony players. Until next time . . . Stay tuned!! - Harold R. Bradley President Bradley has presented 25-year membership pins to (from left): Larry Crew, Tim Smith, Ike Harris, (Bradley,) Craig Duncan, Matt David and Ray VonRotz during recent gathering at the Union. Ann Richards, accompanied by son Marcus and his pal ‘Mopsy,’ receives her 25-year member pin. Special notice for members regarding take-on luggage For years, AFM members have had problems bringing musical instruments aboard planes as carry-on luggage. Recently, discussion with the airlines trade association and Congress have picked up to the point where an acceptable solution to the problem is possible. However, we need to show that there is urgency to the problem. We would appreciate if if you would describe your recent experiences when traveling with instruments to us, so we can show the seriousness of the situation for musisicians. Please send your recent airline experience to tperetti@afm.org Thank you. RCA Studio B boasts lots of recording history; - 50 years Studio B, located in the heart of Music Row, represents a lot of milestones for Nashville music makers, particularly million selling artists like Eddy Arnold and Elvis Presley. Launching a 50th anniversary series of salutes, singer-songwriter Jim Ed Brown, producer Jerry Bradley, engineer Bill Harris and A Team session guitarist Harold Bradley, veterans all, comprised a panel discussion - Hitmakers’ Workshop: RCA Studio B and the Rise of Music City - moderated by CMF historian John Rumble, in March. It’s all being co-sponsored by the Country Music Foundation’s Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, which is affiliated with the Country Music Association. Studio B’s last major RCA session was conducted in 1977. Some of the classics recorded in RCA’s historic studio include The Browns’ “The Three Bells,” Don Gibson’s “Oh Lonesome Me,” Jim Reeves’ “He’ll Have To Go” and Skeeter Davis’ “The End Of the World.” Along with Hall of Famers’ Owen and Harold Bradley’s Quonset Hut just down the street, Studio B output helped give birth to the renowned Nashville Sound, a style of recording responsible for reviving country music, and turning Tennessee’s capital city into an international recording center. Additionally, throughout the year, the foundation will host four broadcasts from their studio. Visitors regularly tour the premises, where Chet Atkins produced and recorded many major successes. In addition to playing guitar on his own albums, Harold Bradley produced Arnold and Slim Whitman, and supplied memorable licks to singles like Patsy Cline’s “Walkin’ After Midnight,” Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” and Johnny Horton’s “Battle Of New Orleans.” Nephew Jerry Bradley produced the historic ’76 multi-platinum LP “Wanted: The Outlaws” featuring Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, headed up RCA when it was home to such hitmakers as Dolly Parton, Charley Pride and Ronnie Milsap, and later ran the Opryland Music Group’s publishing arm. Jim Ed kicked off his vocal career with sisters Maxine and Bonnie as The Browns, enjoying country-pop crossover hits like “The Three Bells” and “The Old Lamplighter.” Solo, he scored such chartbusters as “Pop-A-Top” and “I Don’t Want To Have To Marry You.” Engineer Harris performed his soundboard skills on many of the label’s biggest hits. At programs scheduled 1 p.m. Saturdays, June 30 and Sept. 29, children (ages 9 and up) will be admitted for a “free, hands-on experience” via an inter-active workshop: Making Records At Studio B. This is a reservation-only participation, however; prospective sponsors may call (615) 416-2001 for details. Studio B, purchased by record mogul-philanthropist Mike Curb, has been operated by Belmont University as an off-campus student training facility since fall 2003. Until Dec. 31, 2007, Tennessee residents may obtain a Studio B 50th Anniversary package for $25, that provides admission to both Studio B and the country museum, plus a commemorative poster designed by Hatch Showprints. For details, call (615) 416-2001. The program’s made possible, in part, by grants from Metro Nashville Arts Commission and the National Endowment For the Arts. Vol. MMVII, No. 2 April-June 2007 The Nashville Musician Official Quarterly Journal of The Non-Profit Union Nashville Association of Musicians, American Federation of Musicians Local 257 (c) 2007 The Nashville Association of Musicians P.O. Box 120399, Nashville TN 37212 ISBN 0-9632684-1-4 NEWSPAPER STAFF Harold R. Bradley, Publisher Billy Linneman, EIC Walt Trott, Editor Sherri Dickerson, Advertising Kathy Shepard, Photographer LOCAL 257 Harold R. Bradley, President Billy Linneman, Secretary-Treasurer Otto Bash, Sergeant-at-Arms Assistant to the President Laura Ross Assistant to Secretary-Treasurer & Office Manager Sherri Dickerson Executive Board Bobby Ogdin Dave Pomeroy Laura Ross Denis Solee Bruce Bouton Mike Brignardello Andy Reiss Hearing Board Wm. (Tiger) Fitzhugh Kathy Shepard Buddy Edmundson Danny O’Lannerghty Jim Grosjean Jeff King Tim Smith Hearing Board Clerk Anita Winstead Trustees B. James Lowry Paul Leim Shop Stewards Laura Ann Ross, Nashville Symphony Live Engagement Services Division Kathy Shepard, Supervisor Laura Ann Ross, Assistant Anita Winstead, Assistant Electronic Media Services Division Melissa Hamby Meyer, Director Teri Barnett, Assistant Shana Allen Mandy Arostegui Christie Allen Tyler Allen MPF Coordinators Kathy Shepard Anita Winstead Business Agent Kathy Shepard Front Office Arleigh Barnett Janet Butler Michele Voan www.afm257.org All material intended for publication should be directed to The Nashville Musician, P.O. Box 120399, Nashville TN 37212 (office location: 11 Music Circle North, Nashville TN 37203) Telephone [615] 244-9514; Fax [615] 259-9140. The Nashville Musician assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to unsolicitated articles, photographs or artwork. Readers who submit editorial materials should enclose a self-addressed return envelope with proper postage. All rights reserved. This work may not be reproduced or copied in any form, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopies, recording or otherwise, without prior Holiday closings slated The Local 257 offices will be closed on the following holidays. Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day Wednesday, July 4 - Independence Day
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