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AWARDSConjunto, the Afro-Caribbeanband creation of violinist JAMESSANDERS, has been around foreleven years or so, yet we have justdiscovered it. YouTube samples ofthe band’s “Chicago Sessions” arephenomenal with Latin rhythmsthat knock your socks off, if I maybe so bold! They are now a regularattraction at Katerina’s on the lastSaturday of each and every month.James Sanders and ConjuntoTo learn about Sanders and the group,please see CFM Musicians in thisissue…..in August we reported theNINA KRAUS’ study on the effectsof playing a musical instrument withRICHARD (RICK) WUNDER,Evanston trombonist, as her subject.On contacting Rick, we “discovered”him also. See CFM Musicians in thisissue to learn about Rick as well.TRANSPLANTS FLOWERING INTHE WESTA communication from RICHARDDAUGHERTY reports on his springtrip to Scottsdale, Arizona, andhis evenings at Remington’s. Thebeautiful restaurant/lounge, is wellknownfor DANNY LONG’s trio,and a great attraction for visitingChicagoans since so many ex-patsfrom our city play there. The placeBy Ruth Marion Tobiasprovides exquisite listening _ as Dickwrote “the trio played very softly;however, there is very little talkingbecause it is so good, people want tolisten.” That trio included Long onacoustic piano; JUDY ROBERTS,electric piano-keyboard bass andGREG FISHMAN, tenor sax. Ona return visit, Dick found formerChicagoans, TONY VACCA, on tenorand JERRY COMITA, formerlyFRANK AMOROSI’s Chicagodrummer and vocalist for 34 yearswho now lives in Gilbert, Arizona.“(He) set up a couple of jam sessionsfor us and we got to meet and playwith some of the locals. It was great tohear Jerry after all these years. He hasnot lost anything in his playing or hissinging.”Dick continued, “LENNY KING(trombone) and his wife, JOAN,(vocalist) recently moved to Sun CityGrand. For 10 years, he was leader ofthe STAN KENTON tribute band, theChicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra(CMJO). His new band in Arizona,the Swing Kings, is making greatprogress under Lenny’s directorship.HAPPY NEWS“The South Shore jazz festival wasnot cancelled after all.” It survivedas “South Shore Jazz Lives: BecauseJazz Unites” and played August 4 and5 at the South Shore Cultural Centerwith a boatload of entertainers…..Jazzhas heated up in Hyde Park as well.July opened with Room 43 swingingwith the glorious sounds ofsinger FRIEDA LEE, accompaniedby ART HOYLE, JEREMY KAHN,CURTIS ROBINSON, JIM COXand CHARLES HEATH. Nextbig sound came from saxophonistBERNARD SCAVELLA, who hailsfrom New York. He began playingclarinet at age 11, added saxophone at13 and began working in clubs at 16.He impressed legendary saxophonistJOE HENDERSON who took himon as a private student and word of hisprowess spread. Moving to Chicago,he worked with FREDDY COLE andJOHNNY HARTMAN for startersand joined the former Chicago groupGroovemasters as principal writer,arranger and multi-reedist. In July heheadlined at Room 43 in a group withDAVE DRAZIN on piano. Next onthe southside docket is the sixth freeHyde Park Jazz Festival, September29 and 30 in several venues within thearea.And check this out! MARKBURNELL wrote and recorded amusical parody for a YouTube video.“My friend TOM FRANTZ, directorof IT, UWFox did the graphics, hewrote. “ (It has) some good baseballlaughs—at the expense of the Cubs,and has had some airplay on WGN-AM radio.” Very clever. The link:youtube.com/watch?v=vbhpFJyUWLk&feature=youtu.be. The Burnells,ANNE and Mark, are busy playingsuch intimate rooms as MonsignorMurphy’s, Blue Star Wine Bar,Chambers Restaurant, The SignatureRoom at the 95th and TwelveWest,in the latter venue as a trio withpercussionist JOE SONNEFELDT.Sadly, Mark writes, “After all thesewonderful years Maxim’s (one of theirfavorite haunt) has closed.”FYIIn the early 1990s, the late ETHELMERKER, worked with the HoltonCompany (now Conn-Selmer ofElkhart, Indiana) helping with designand development and apparently isthe only woman with an instrumentbearing her name, the Merker-Matic.In earlier days she was principalhorn with the NBC Radio Orchestraof Chicago, one of its youngestplayers and the only woman. Alwayspreferring the work of a free-lancemusician, she excelled in musicof every genre: classical, jazz andpop; she was equally at home ina symphony orchestra, recordingjingles in commercial studios, onstage or in theatre orchestra pitsplaying behind superstars of theentertainment world. She enrichedevery form of music she played. Shedied at 88 this past July.* * * * *ROY VOMBRACK and the 17-pieceJazz Consortium Big Band werefeatured at the free Kaleidoscope2012 Music Festival in downtownElgin covering songs from GLENNMILLER and BENNY GOODMANperennials as well as the later BUDDYRICH and MAYNARD FERGUSONsongbooks as well as some of theband’s originals.* * * * *With special guest, saxophonistMARK COLBY on board, FRANKD’RONE rocked The Green Millwith his voice and guitar in thecompany of BOBBY SCHIFF,NICK SCHNEIDER and CHUCKCHRISTIANSON to round out theband.COMING UPOn Sunday, September 2, “The WrightGathering”, an annual phenom, willtake place at Woodgate Park, behindthe home (5712 Crestwood Rd.) of thehosts, the JOHN WRIGHTs: noonto 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome.Musicians and vocalists are remindedto bring instruments and lungs!Directions: I-57 South to Vollmer Rd.,west to first traffic light (Central), leftto first stop sign (Allemong), right toCrestwood Rd. (the second street.)Parking on both sides of street. Pleasedo not block fireplugs or driveways!October 21 is the date set for theWorld Orchestra for Peace to paytribute to SIR GEORG SOLTI,the late music director of CSO, onwhat would have been his 100thbirthday. He died in 1997. Hiswidow, VALERIE, will take partin the ceremonies as a presenter atSymphony Center.4 Intermezzo September 2012September 2012 Intermezzo 5Ethel MerkerASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALORCHESTRA LEADERSRegular meeting at various locations everythird Wednesday of the month. For furtherinformation, please contact Brian Patti,(630) 832-9222www.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, IL 60637POLISH 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) 685-5226

CHECK OUT THE OPENINGPARAGRAPH OF WHO, WHERE,WHEN!Then here is James Sanders! “I am aclassically trained violinist,” Jameswrote, “Lane Tech, Congress of Strings,Interlochen, Masters degree from YaleSchool of Music. I started playingjazz when I met (Johnny) Frigo in theearly 90’s. Back in those days therewas a lot of strolling work and I wasable to develop improvising skills byharmonizing and then learning chords,etc. I have been fortunate to haveworked regularly with the best freelanceorchestras in Chicago and I am currentlyin the 1st violin section of the ChicagoSinfonietta.”Indeed, his tenure with Sinfonietta beganin 1994; he has been with the ChicagoPhilharmonic Ravinia Festival Orchestrafrom 1993 to 2005, and the New BlackMusic Repertory Ensemble since 2000. “Iwas drawn to both jazz improvising andthe Latin music I absorbed growing upas the son of a Dominican mother in adiverse urban environment.His current band, Conjunto, “is perhapsthe most adventurous jazz latinoband in the country. It is my ongoingproject to unite rigorous classicaltraining and theory with the freedom ofimprovisation, all grounded in the livelyrhythms of Latin America: Afro-Cuban,bomba y plena (Puerto Rican folk musicand song style), cumbia, meringue.The result is performances that moveaudiences figuratively and literally,where moments of hushed intimacy arefollowed by joyous dancing.”By Ruth Marion TobiasThat was certainly evidenced in anoutdoor August concert in Plaza DelLago, Wilmette. As the crowd gatheredand grew in the evening’s pleasanttemperature, the music certainlymoved the audience. James’ violinalong with the flute and saxophonesof Steve Eisen, both men soaring to thepulsating rhythms of the percussionsection, washed the night in excitement,sentiment and just plain elegantentertainment. This core lineup hasdozens of years of constant playing,both mainstream jazz and salsa, withArturo Sandoval, Dave Valentin, Dr.John, Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble,Nancy Wilson, Louis Bellson, JimmyMcGriff, Andy Montanez, Kurt Elling, theNew Black Music Repertory Ensembleand Chévere, for starters. Sanders oftenexpands the band of seven, as he didfor Conjunto’s 2010 Millennium Parkaudience of 10,000, with a half-dozenadded musicians and members ofthe Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre—“additional collaborators in a quest todiscover fresh texture and sounds.”Sanders, too, “has collaborated with awide array of jazz luminaries includingJohnny Frigo, Orbert Davis, FredAnderson, Ernest Dawkins and LarryGray.” He continued, “I was hired in2007 by the legendary Fania Recordsarranger Larry Harlow for a Puerto Ricanfestival appearance. I have toured Europeand South America with Dee Alexander’sEvolution Ensemble and as a member ofAlfonso Ponticelli’s Swing Gitan. I haverecorded with Nicole Mitchell, DeeAlexander, Harrison Bankhead, AvreeaylRa, Ed Wilkerson, Mars Williams, DougLofstrom, Alfonso Ponticelli and JeffParker.”We also must not neglect his own twoCDs: Live in Little Village 2002, andChicago Sessions (2005) with Conjunto“stretching out (with) new sounds andtextures in a set of scorching originals.”The bilingual (Spanish/English) Sandersteaches and coordinates a MiddleSchool String Program, directs a StringOrchestra and teaches group classes forthe Arlington Heights School District25 “Music for Youth” program since1995, was a faculty member of De PaulUniversity and part of the Merit MusicProgram of Chicago, as well as theAmerican Conservatory of Music.You may have heard him perform atthe Chicago, Hyde Park or ElkhartJazz festivals, at Cerqua Rivera DanceTheatre, the Velvet Lounge or JazzShowcase, usually with Conjunto. Or,if you like to travel, maybe Sardinia,Italy; Paris or Poznan, Poland with DeeAlexander . And then there was theUmbria (Italy) Jazz Festival last year withEvolution Ensemble.** * ** **And here is Rick Wunder: A truemusician at heart, Rick has been “a parttimemusician all my life.” However,even with his musical background—hebegan piano lessons with Tom Scott atage 8 and studied trombone at age 12—he ultimately went to Purdue Universityto major in engineering instead of music.“I felt I could make a better living.”However, he played as much as ormore than any of his friends who weremusic majors. “I reached a point in mylife where, to an extent, I regretted mydecision. That is when I decided to takemy trombone playing to a higher leveland started studying with Ed Kocher atDePaul University, and had lessons fromFrank Crisafulli, Charlie Vernon, MichaelMulcahy and Bill Porter.”Until retiring in 2009, he made hisprimary living as a systems analyst forPackaging Corporation of America inLake Forest.“Up until the mid-1980s, I was a‘weekend warrior’ and around thattime I joined the Evanston SymphonyOrchestra where I played for 23seasons. I also played in Frank Winkler’sHarper Symphony Orchestra and in theSymphonic Pops Orchestra of Chicagoconducted by Frank. (There were) acouple of brass quintets which involvedweddings, holiday church services, etc. Iplayed in some local big bands includingRob Parton’s and also in AnthonyKowalski’s wedding band. I have donesome private teaching in the Evanstonarea.“When I received an e-mail thatDr. Kraus’ people (the AuditoryNeuroscience Laboratory atNorthwestern University) sent tothe Evanston Symphony looking forvolunteers for her study, I was intriguedand volunteered. The original testingtook a total of eight hours and consistedof hearing tests, memory tests, and theelectrodes (to measure his nervoussystem’s response to the sounds heheard.) I sat in a recliner for about twohours, watching a movie with no sound,just to keep me occupied. During thattime, they played a series of soundsthrough earpieces in my ears. Theirequipment measures what comes backfrom the ear, which I found to be quiteinteresting. Afterward, I participatedin another program in which they sentme home with a memory and listeningimprovement course which was about 32hour total. I did that over several weeks,after which I went back for more testingto see if there was an improvement—andthere was!”After Dr. Kraus’ first study was published,Rick gave his permission to beinterviewed by NBC for their Channel5, 10 o’clock news and by the ChicagoTribune after Dr. Kraus’ second paperwas published.Rick wrote, “I am currently makingthe transition to life in west centralIndiana—a little town called Waveland.I am playing this summer in the LafayetteCitizens Band and in the fall I plan toplay with the Hendricks SymphonyOrchestra. I have a gig with a SwingBand in Lafayette and expect more ofthose in the future. I hope to take onsome students and would like to becomeinvolved with the Lafayette SymphonyOrchestra, if possible. Time will tellwhat I get involved in, here in Indiana.“I love music and it will continue to bemy passion. One of the reasons I retiredat age 60 from my day gig was so that Icould devote more time to my musicalendeavors and I haven’t regretted itfor a second.” Rick, bless yourmusician’s heart!6 Intermezzo September 2012September 2012 Intermezzo 7

By Leo MurphyThe musicians listed below are new or returning members to Local 10-208, the Chicago Federation of Musicians. Thesemen and women perform in various genres of music, working in orchestras, ensembles, bands and as soloists throughoutthe country. They all share our love of music and the desire to pursue music as their career, working for a fair wage for themusic that they create. When you share a bandstand, a stage or an orchestra pit with them, introduce yourself and take amoment to get to know them. They are joining us in this community.Micha Doherty Acct# 56746 (Bassoon/Contra Bassoon)is from Midland, TX. After high school, she attended theUniversity of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Musicwhere she received a Bachelor of Music degree. Thenshe moved to the Chicago area to attend NorthwesternUniversity, graduating with a Master of Music degree.She has performed with the National Arts Orchestra,the Midland/Odessa Symphony and the CincinnatiPhilharmonic Orchestra. Her instructors include WilliamWinstead, Christopher Millard and Local 10-208 memberLewis Kirk. She is an experienced private instructor andserved as the Teaching Assistant for the Bassoon studio whileshe was at Northwestern University.1246 W. Albion Ave.Chicago, IL 50526317-224-6031dohertms@gmail.comSamantha May Acct# 56696 (Violin)2559 Flossmoor Rd., Apt. 209Flossmoor, IL 60422630-212-7983smay711@yahoo.comMalcolm Ruhl Acct# 53202 (Bass Violin/Arranger/Bass Guitar/Guitar/Keyboards) is a returning member.1789 Richfield Ave.Highland Park, IL 60035-2943847-858-3432malcolm@malcolmruhl.comChristopher Thigpen Acct# 56752 (Bass Guitar/Drums)is a native of Chicago and graduated from Alan B. StoneHigh School. He is attending Columbia College in Chicago.He frequently performs at churches, freelancing andworking in theater productions. His instructors includeKelly Sill, Christopher Pitlik, Marlene Rosenberg andLocal 10-208 members Chuck Webb and Dan Anderson.He is an experienced private instructor and teachesat Muzicnet.12731 S. Aberdeen St.Calumet Park, IL 60827708-937-3886thigpenchris@yahoo.comLife Member PartyMembers of the Union for 50, 60, 70 and 75 years will be honored.Date: Friday, October 19 th , 2012Time: 12:00 Noon to 3:00pmPlace: Union Headquarters656 W. Randolph St., Suite 2WChicago, ILFeaturing the music ofMichael Alongi and FriendsPlease RSVP byOctober 5 th , 2012Call 312-782-0063, ext. 136Any photos or memorabiliayou care to bring with youwill add to the festivities!8 Intermezzo September 2012September 2012 Intermezzo 9

position until he retired in the 80s. He had a great rapport with theother musicians, unless you played out of tune! Over his career as a pitmusician, he played over 100 shows. He played for stars such as CarolChanning & Pearl Bailey (Hello Dolly), Robert Guillaume (Purlie),Margaret Hamilton (A Little Night Music), Jim Belushi (Piratesof Penzance), and a young Joe Montegna (Hair). Mr. Tootelian’smusicianship also carried over to repairing his own instruments andmastering the art of reed making for the Bassoon & Contrabassoon aswell as for the Oboe & English Horn. After arriving home at aroundmidnight, he would hand make the double reeds for his instruments.Making a suitable reed is an art form and a multi-day process. Hisrelative pitch demanded that the reeds he played, whether for a singleor double reed instrument, met his high standards, and by making thereeds himself, shaping and shaving them down with precision, he wasable to ensure that his instruments were played with the highest qualitytone producing reeds.In 1976, when the Shubert was between shows, Mr. Tootelian touredwith Frank Sinatra. During the tour, “Toots” required, on every flight,a second airplane ticket for his instruments, which Sinatra gladlysupplied, and in turn, “Toots” assisted Sinatra in warming up beforeeach performance. Anyone who knew “Toots” would not have beensurprised by his demanding an extra seat on the plane because theyknew that his instruments never left his side. In addition to playingprofessionally, Mr. Tootelian taught woodwinds privately from homeand at many area high schools. While he taught music theory atNorthwestern, he also taught music theory at De Paul University forover 14 years. In the early 1950s, he commuted weekly by plane toteach at the University of West Virginia. He also did a lot of recordinggigs and jingle work around Chicago. His most memorable grouprecording was playing Bari Sax on the Number 1 Hit song “Sh-Boom” by The Crew Cuts, recorded in 1954. While he recorded manytelevision and radio commercials over the years, he is best known forthe Jolly Green Giant jingle’s 3 descending notes on the bassoon.Mr. Tootelian lived his life surrounded by some great musicians whowere his friends. When his daughter went to Indiana University Schoolof Music, “Toots” gave his friends the heads-up. Those greats includedthe late bassoonist, Lennie Sharrow (one of the few people “Toots”lent an instrument to), the late oboist Jerry Sirucek, the late harpistPete Eagle, and let us not forget his classmate from Northwestern,the late Ethel Merker. Other friends of his included the late RudyFahsbender, the late Hobie Grimes, and many more, too numerous tolist, many frequenting his home after the shows for after show parties.In the 1980s, he was featured in the Chicago Tribune Magazine’sFirst Person Section which you can read at the following site: articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-01-03/news/8601020572_1_music-teachercats-playing.ObituariesMay they rest in peaceHis family constantly meetspeople at all age levels whohave heard of “Toots” or playedwith him. His musical legacycan be currently seen throughthe talents of his grandson,Michael, who plays multipleinstruments himself.After retiring from the theatre,Mr. Tootelian gave up music todevote his time and energy tomastering golf. While he hadn’tplayed more than a few roundsof golf since his high schooldays caddying at EdgewaterCountry Club in Rogers Park,he quickly brought his scores into the low 80s. He became an avidgolfer. It wasn’t unusual for him to play golf six days a week, and onsome days, play 36 holes. For a few years, he played in professionaltournaments. Even in his 70s, he could play a round of golf in a littleover two hours, not bothering with practice swings. He also spent timeteaching and playing with his two oldest grandsons, Tom and Joe,taking them golfing and to the driving range. “Toots” insisted the boysbe right-handed golfers, even though they were lefties, so that he couldpass down his golf clubs to the kids as they got better, and then, ofcourse, upgrade his set!Even into his 80s, Mr. Tootelian continued to drive, go to the theatreand shop. When his daughter brought his youngest grandson, Eddie,home from Guatemala, he was right there at the house ready towelcome him into the family. He loved having his family over for theholidays, or just over for a visit. Even though Mr. Tootelian sloweddown as the years progressed, “Toots” accepted his aging with graceand dignity. He will be dearly missed by his wife of almost 60 years,Elayne Tootelian, his children, Robert James Tootelian Jr. and NancyTootelian Wagner, his four grandsons, Thomas Sheehan, JosephSheehan, Michael Wagner, and Edward Wagner, and his youngerbrother Richard Tootelian.While Mr. Tootelian lost his fight just 10 days shy of his 90th birthday,his tenacity and drive to enjoy life never stopped. While he is notphysically with us, as someone once said, “To live in the hearts weleave behind is not to die.” And lastly, for all those CFM theatremusicians out there who trained at the “Shubert Academy of Poker”,leave a seat empty at the table, light a stogie, and ante up for him!Last First Instrument Died Born ElectedGleistein Arthur Piano 06/30/12 06/05/15 04/22/37Schneck Walter E. Piano 06/24/12 10/01/15 10/09/6342028 Crosson, Gail A.4453 W. PetersonChicago, IL 60646773-286-6883773-243-7292CLARINET56176 Lopas, Jeff A.N68W7098 Cleveland St.Cedarburg, WI 53012773-396-2991GUITAR46428 McKenny-Sanders, Phyllis5046 N. Ashland Ave., Apt. 1Chicago, IL 60640773-784-5448773-610-1530VIOLIN56297 Oldberg, Colin J.6206 N. Lakewood Ave.Chicago, IL 60660719-510-0416TRUMPET2012-2013 Membership Directory Corrections• 54773 McNamara, Timothy1415 Wisconsin Ave.Berwyn, IL 60402773-454-6694SAXOPHONEtimmcnamaramusic@gmail.com50693 Shannon, Brian J.1210 Edmer Ave.Oak Park, IL 60302708-386-5268SAXOPHONE44175 Soukup, Marion L.5546 S. StoughHinsdale, IL 60521630-297-9036VIOLIN56400 Weber, Benjamin J.2741 W. Winnemac Ave., Apt. GChicago, IL 60625708-289-0025773-942-7363VIOLA53406 Wunder, Richard A.10405 S. Waveland RoadWaveland, IN 47989765-435-2154847-942-7022TROMBONE12 Intermezzo September 2012September 2012 Intermezzo 13

Update: Chicago Catz at UICOn Thursday July 19th, the Chicago Catzperformed for the Chicago Jazz Academy. TheAcademy is a summer program held at the Universityof Illinois Circle Campus and run by Orbert Davisand the crew with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic.The 2 week summer program is for students ages5th – 12th grade. Students participate in individual,small and large class groups and in ensemblessuch as Jazz Band, Drumline, and Hand Chimes.Additional courses offered range from InstrumentTechnique to Jazz Aesthetics in addition to collegeinformation including financial aid.The kids saw the movie Stony Island. Writtenand directed by Chicago native Andrew Davis,brother of CFM member Richie Davis, Stony Islandis a look at a group of aspiring musicians tryingto “make it” in the world of popular music. Firstreleased in 1979, this hallmark of independentfilmmaking was hailed for its wit and charm atthe US Film Festival (the forerunner of Sundance),and received energetic applause from criticsacross the nation.14 Intermezzo September 2012September 2012 Intermezzo 15

Live at Millennium Park!Lyric Opera OrchestraStars of The Lyric OperaSaturday, September 8, 2012at 7:30 PM312-332-2244www.lyricopera.orgWe have many musicians performing throughout the area.Support them by attending a performance or patronizingan establishment where they work.Chicago Symphony OrchestraFriday, September 21, 2012at 6:30 PM312-294-3000www.cso.orgGoCubbies!Gary PressyPer Cubs ScheduleWrigley Field1060 W. AddisonSee a Show!The Second CityJesse Case and Julie NicholsSunday through Saturday1616 N. Wells St.Chicago, ILBroadway Playhouse at WaterTower PlaceI Love LucySeptember 12th – November11th312-977-1710Drury Lane OakbrookXanaduSeptember 6th – October 28th630-530-8300Marriott LincolnshireDreamgirlsAugust 22nd – October 28thIf you have future engagements that you would like listed in this column,please send them to Vice-President Jares at tjares@cfm10208.org.Listings will be included provided there is a Union contract on file.Attend an Orchestra Concertor Opera!Elgin Symphony OrchestraA Change In The AirSaturday, September 8, 2012at 7:30 PMSunday, September 9, 2012at 2:30 PMHemmens Theatre45 Symphony Way, Elgin847-888-4000www.elginsymphony.orgRockford Symphony OrchestraInfluence and InspirationSaturday, September 22, 2012Coronado Theatre314 N. Main St., Rockford815-965-0049www.rockfordsymphony.comChicago Opera TheaterThe Magic FluteSeptember 15, 19, 21, 23, 2012Harris Theater205 E. Randolph St. Chicago312-334-7777www.chicagooperatheater.orgChicago SinfoniettaPerformance. ArtSaturday, September 29, 2012at 8:00 PMWentz Concert Hall171 E. Chicago Ave., NapervilleMonday, October 1, 2012Symphony Center220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago312-236-3681www.chicagosinfonietta.orgArs Viva!Sunday, September 23, 2012at 3:00 PMNorth Shore Centerfor the Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie847-673-6300www.arsviva.orgThe ChicagoPhilharmonic OrchestraBravo Brazil!Sunday, September 30, 2012at 7 PMPick-Staiger Hall,Northwestern University Campus50 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston847-866-6888www.chicagophilharmonic.orgAttend a Concert!Country Club Hills TheatreKEMSaturday, September 1, 2012at 7:30 PM4116 183rd St.,Country Club Hillswww.countryclubhillstheater.orgNaperville Last FlingCraig MorganSaturday, September 1, 2012at 8:00 PMMain & Jackson,along the Riverwalk440 W. Aurora Ave.,NapervilleChicago Jazz FestivalAllen ToussaintSunday, September 2, 2012at 8:30 PMPetrillo Band ShellGrant Park, ChicagoWrigley FieldBruce Springsteen& the E Street BandFriday, September 7, 2012at 7:30 PMSaturday, September 8, 2012at 7:30 PM1060 W. AddisonChicago TheatreBuddy Guy & Jonny LangSaturday, September 15, 2012at 8:00 PMWillie NelsonThursday, September 20, 2012at 8:00 PM175 N. State St., Chicagowww.thechicagotheatre.comAkoo TheatreThe 39th Ryder Cup GalaChicagoWednesday,September 26, 2012at 8:30 PM5400 N. River Road,Rosemontwww.rosemonttheatre.comOld Town School of Folk MusicMarcia BallSunday, September 30, 2012at 5:00 & 8:00 PM4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicagowww.oldtownschool.org16 Intermezzo September 2012September 2012 Intermezzo 17

Phyllis Adams, Harpand Monty Adams, FluteOpera by RequestUniversal PeacePhyllisAdamsHarp@aol.com847-869-6150Mike AlongiFreshly Squeezedalongimusic@aol.com815-399-5112Ray BaileyMaking TraicksTracking the Sly Foxcdbaby.comBailey601@sbcglobal.net773-450-7880Jimmy’s BavariansSwingin Chicago StyleTreasures with Jim Bestman,Johnny Frigo, Rusty Jones,Annie Ondra, Wayne Roepke,and Don WhiteJim Bestman630-543-7899Jack BaronJack Baron Quartet Plays the CoachHouse featuring Bobby Schiff, JerryColeman and Brian SandstromJacksax31@aol.com847-204-8212Eric “Baron” BehrenfeldTiki Cowboystikicowboys.comAnne BurnellBlues in the NightMark Burnell773-862-2665www.burnellmusic.comcdbaby.comitunes.comGreg CahillSpecial ConsensusScratch Gravel RoadCompass Recordswww.compassrecords.comJames Callen TrioIn The TraditionJames Callen708-488-8877*Only members in good standing are allowed to list CD’s For Sale.Chicago Jazz PhilharmonicCollective CreativityOrbert Davischijazzphil.orgorbertdavis.com312-573-8930Chicago Q EnsembleAmy Wurtz String Quartetswww.chicagoqensemble.bigcartel.comJerry ColemanNineburnerJazz Makes You Happydrumskull@aol.comwww.jerrycolemandrummer.com847-251-1410ConjuntoChicago SessionsJames Sanders847-329-9630Mark ColbySpeaking of StanReflectionsOrigin RecordsiTunes.comAmazon.comcdbaby.com630-258-8356Richard CorpolongoGet Happy featuring DanShapera and Rusty JonesJust Found JoySmilesSpontaneous CompositionSonic Blast featuring Joe DaleyWatchful Eyesrichardcorpolongo@sbcglobal.net708-456-1382Tim CoffmanCrossroadsitunes.comblujazz.comcdbaby.comtimcoffman.com708-359-5124Dick DaughertyVersatilitycdbaby.comradaugherty@comcast.netBob DoganSalishanRingsBob Dogan Sings BalladsMy Blues Rootscdbaby.com773-963-5906Donald DraganskiMusic for winds and pianoperformed by the PilgrimChamber Players.www.albanyrecords.comFrank D’RoneFrank D’Rone SingsAfter the Ball with Billy M In Person atthe Hungry/Brand New Morning DayLive in Atlantic City/This Is Love Thisis ItLive in Atlantic City, Vol. 2 /Love withMusicLive in Atlantic City, Vol. 3 /Try a LittleTendernessdarone32@msn.comNick DrozdoffNo Man Is An Islandnickdrozdoff.comMark Edwards withKarin Redekopp EdwardsTwo-Piano Tapestry: Redekopp & Edwardscdbaby.comiTunes.comElgin SymphonyAaron Copland; American ClassicsPiano ConcertoThe Tenderland SuiteOld American Songs847-888-0404amazon.comnaxos.comitunes.comPeter EllefsonTrombonePure VidaPuraVidaMedia@gmail.comhickeys.comiTunesEvanston Symphony OrchestraEvanston Live!Lawrence Eckerling, Cond.Works by Bernstein, Walker,Hanson, Gershwin and Draganskiwww.evanstonsymphony.orgPatrick FerreriExpressions of Lovecdbaby.comdigstation.comJim GailloretoThe Insider (featuring John Mc Lean)widesound.itJazz String Quintet (featuringKurt Elling)naimlabel.comAmerican Complex (featuringPatricia Barber)originclassical.comShadow Puppets (featuringLawrence Hobgood)naimlabel.comjazzstringquintet.comcdbaby.comitunes.comamazon.comtunecore.comjim@gailloreto.com773.330.4461Clyde “Lightning” GeorgeSteelin’ Jazz BandLightning Strikes The HeartSteelin’ The NightA Tribute To Masterssteelinjazz.comCathy@ steelinjazz.comErnie HinesThere Is A WayMy Baby Wears the Lovin’ CrownThe Early Years by Ernie HinesKunta Kinte: Remembering “Roots”ElectrifiedErnie Hines708-771-3945www.afmentertainment.org/groups/688-ernie-hinescolorfulmusicbabyblue.comtunecore.com/music/erniehinesmyspace.com/erniehinescdbaby.com/erniehinescdbaby.com/erniehines2itunes.comamazon.comemusic.comgoprotunes.comDouglas JohnsonClevinjourneysdouglasjohnsonmusic.bandcamp.comJeremy KahnMost of a Nickel708-386-2900Rick LeisterFrom the Trumpet StudioR & R EnsembleThe Band Source, Downers GroveCdbaby.comamazon.comiTunes.comdigistation.comBobby LewisInside This SongPassion FlowerHere I Go AgainFlugel GourmetJust Havin’ Some FunAnother TimeInstant GrooveIn The Forefront (re-issue)On Fire! with Eric Schneider and theRhythmakersWarm Coolbobbylewis.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.net773-489-2443Pat Mallinger with Dan TrudellDragon FishChicago Sessionscdbaby.comitunes.comPat Mallinger Quartetfeaturing Bill CarrothersHome on Richmondcdbaby.compatmallinger.comCarole March with Joe VitoEverything I Lovecmvdiva@sbcglobal.netcdbaby.comamazon.comdigstation.net773-237-0129Tommy MuellnerIt’s All About Timetommujazz@sbcglobal.net773-237-0129Dr. Willie A. Naylor“Spongey Boy”Anthology of Soul Classicswww.spongeyboymusic.com708-957-1193Susan 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 Town630-832-9222Pan 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.netMarlene RosenbergBassprintiTunes.comAmazon.commarlenerosenberg.comBernard Scavella‘ Bout Time - Volume 1‘ Bout Time - Volume 2cdbaby.combscavella@sbcglobal.netBobby SchiffLate Gamebobbyschiff.com708-442-3168Nick SchneiderPullin Stringschicagojazz/nickschneider.com847-991-4355lonote@comcast.netcdbaby.comKarl E. H. SeigfriedCriminal Mastermindsolo double basscdbaby.comKarl E. H. SeigfriedBlue Rhizomethe New Quartetcdbaby.comFred SimonDreamhouseRemember the RiverSince Forevernaimlabel.com/artist-fred-simon.aspxitunes.comRichard SladekPiano Celebrationchicagopianist.com708-652-5656Mark SonksenBlue Visions: Compositions of1995 Albacdbaby.com312-421-6472Mark Sonksen TrioClimbing MountainsPostales Del Surcdbaby.com312-421-6472Elizabeth StartFrom the StartElectric & Eclectic Startes@elizabethstart.comDon StilleKeys To My Heartcdbaby.comdfstille@mac.comSuenos Latin-JazzAzul OscuroSteven Hashimoto708-222-6520Duane ThammTribute to Hamp LiveDelmark Recordsvibes26@webtv.comShirley TrissellPet PalsLyrical Lullabiesshibuka.uscdbaby.comTwo ColdCityscapes 2010Sherwen Moore708-560-4015Glenn WilsonOne Man’s BluesBlue Porpoise AvenueBittersweetElusiveSunnyside RecordsImpasseCadence Recordsjazzmaniac.comsunnysiderecords.comamazon.comitunes.comglenn@jazzmaniac.comFrank WinklerSymphonic Pops OrchestraFrom Broadway to HollywoodFrank Winkler, ConductorWinklermusic@aol.comFrank Winkler TrioOnce in AwhileWinklermusic@aol.comFrank Winkler QuartetRomance ‘n’ SwingWinklermusic@aol.comWillie WoodsFeelin’ the Spiritcdbaby.com/cd/williewoodswwoodsproductions.com18 Intermezzo September 2012September 2012 Intermezzo 19

Do you have something to sell?Advertise in the Intermezzo! Call 312-782-0063CALL FOR INFORMATIONThe Intermezzo is our communicationbetween the Local and our members. Inaddition to the printed version, we alsopost each issue on the CFM website. Mostof the magazine is available to the public.We are always looking for events, accomplishments,and things of interest to othermembers and the public.Share your announcements, reviews oranything you would like to see printed totjares@cfm10208.org.The Board of Directors reserves the rightto determine whether material submittedshall be published.BUYING CLARINETS,SAXOPHONES ANDMOUTHPIECESCASH PAID FOR PROFESSIONALCLARINETS & SAXOPHONES,ALL MAKES, MODELS, AND VINTAGESPROFESSIONAL MOUTHPIECESALSO NEEDEDCHICAGO LOCAL 10-208 MEMBERSINCE 1974 WITH OVER 2O YEARSDEALING IN VINTAGE WOODWINDSINTERNET SALES AVAILABLECALL DAVE – 773 654-1844or 847 308-8676OR Email TUTDAV@AOL.COMVISIT US:Music & Arts supports your local schools!Find Your Voice.Instruments | Lessons | Rentals | RepairsMusic & Arts Chicagoland Locations:907 W Irving Park RoadItasca, IL 60143(630)285-1485Tower Crossings Shopping Center1512 N Naper Blvd, Suite 180Naperville, IL 60563(630)577-0820MusicArts.com$5 OFFANY PURCHASE! * *Coupon valid in-stores and on*147528*147528DISCLAIMERin-stock product only. Not valid withrental payments, lessons, taxes,shipping and handling charges, otherdiscounts, prior purchases ordiscontinued items. Non-transferable,no cash value. One coupon percustomer. Maximum discount $5.00.Expires 12/31/2012.Your officers and editorial staffconscientiously screen all advertisingsubmitted to the Intermezzo. Wecannot, however, assume responsibilityfor product quality or advertisingcontent; nor can your officersbe held accountable for misrepresentationsbetween sidepersons andleader/contractors.The Intermezzo is published 10 timesper year. May-June and November-December are combined issues.20 Intermezzo September 2012September 2012 Intermezzo 21

NORTHBROOKSYMPHONYORCHESTRALawrence Rapchak, Music DirectorTHE NORTHBROOK SYMPHONY WILL HOLDAUDITIONS FOR PAID POSITIONSIN THE ORCHESTRASECTION STRINGSSECTION HORNS•SAVINGSSERVICEONE OFITSOLIDARIT Y•40PLUSBENEFITSFROM UNION PLUSUNIONRSAVINGS • SERVICE • SOLIDAAuditions will be held in September and Octoberat Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, ILContact Paul Phillips, Orchestra Managerat christinepaul@msn.com or 708-691-7443GERMAN AMERICANMUSICIANS CLUBAnnual Dinner Dance and PartyWednesday, November 7, 2012Bohemian Crystal Restaurant639 North Blackhawk Drive(@ Blackhawk & Ogden)Westmont, IL 60559(630) 789-1981FREE PARKINGDinner Tickets: $28.00 Cash BarCocktails at 6:30 pmDinner/Concert at 7:30 pmFor Reservations Contact Zen Grodecki By October 31stSend Checks to: German American Musicians Club5024 N. Moody • Chicago, IL 60630773-774-2753The Union Hall (Ed Ward Hall)is available for rent.Contact Spencer Aloisio for pricesand to secure dates.WebSAVE15%on AT&TWireless ServicesAnother Union Plusbenefit exclusivelyfor union members!For full details, visit UnionPlus.orgWe know you work hard for your money. That’swhy we’ve created 40 programs to help youget more out of life. Your AT&T benefits include:● 15% off monthly service charges for most cell phone anddata plans● UNION DISCOUNTS on AT&T cell phones and accessories● UNION MEMBER ADVOCATE PROGRAMfor extra help with customer serviceOffered to you from the only wireless company thatis “Proud to Be Union!”*All program plans for new and existing customers require a new two-year contract. This offer cannotbe combined with any other discounts. The 15% Union Plus AT&T wireless discount is not availableon the non-3G iPhone, additional lines for family plans, unlimited plans and Unity plans. Data serviceson secondary lines are not discounted.**Union members can purchase the 3G and 3Gs iPhone at regular price and receive the 15% AT&TWireless Union Plus discount off the AT&T wireless service plan. NOTE: There will be no discount forservice using the original iPhone.22 Intermezzo September 2012September 2012 Intermezzo 23

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEMUSICIANS RELIEF FUNDTOTAL: $2,821.00The Musicians Relief Fund helps Local 10-208 musicians in time of need. Contributions can be made in memory of a musicianthat has touched your life and whose life you would like to see remembered. Or, a general contribution can be made to the fund.Your name will be added 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.COMCONTRIBUTIONS TO THETEMPO FUNDTEMPO is the new name for the LEGISLATIVE ACTION FUND. It is the AFM’s nonpartisan, multi-candidate political actionfund that is supported entirely by the voluntary contributions of AFM members. TEMPO makes disbursements to congressionalcandidates of either party who have a demonstrated record of support for professional musicians, issues of concern to itsmembers and the arts in general.To make a contribution, make your check payable to TEMPOand 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: $2,690.00to view the list of cfmcontributors, go toCFM10208.COMThe CFM College Scholarship Fund for Music Students has been set up in memory of Leland Baska. This fund helps the CFMcontinue to offer financial assistance for children of CFM members as well as students of CFM members that are currentlyworking toward a music degree.Make checks payable to the CFM Scholarship Fundand mail them to the Chicago Federation of Musicians656 W. Randolph St. #2WChicago, IL 60661Attn: Membership Dept.We will add your name to the list of contributors on our website.24 Intermezzo September 2012CONTRIBUTIONS TO THECFM SCHOLARSHIP FUNDTOTAL: $1,516.00to view the list of cfmcontributors, go toCFM10208.COM