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Upcoming:
CLARE FISCHER
(1928 – 2012)
Life Member. Piano
Memorial Service for Dr. Clare Fischer
The memorial service for Dr. Clare Fischer is open to the public.
Saturday, February 4th
11 A.M.
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills
(across from Burbank Studios)
Visitation/viewing will begin at 10 A.M.
Full details of the program are available
at www.clarefischer.com and www
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills
6300 Forest Lawn Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Clare Fischer Family Trust to support documenting, recording and archiving all of Clare Fischer's written music for education and to promote the live performance of his music worldwide. Please refer to "Memorial Fund " on your check and mail to:
The Clare Fischer Family Trust
P.O. Box 1563
Studio City, CA 91614
RONALD C. PURCELL
(1932– 2011)
Life Member. Guitar
Memorial Concert for Ronald C. Purcell
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Cal State University Northridge (CSUN)
Music Department Recital Hall
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
If you have questions, please contact Professor Ron Borczon
at (818) 677-3174
ISRAEL BAKER
(1919 – 2011)
Life Member. Violin
Israel Baker passed away December 25, 2011, days after suffering a stroke. Baker was one of the foremost violinists of the last century, and a major figure in the musical life of Hollywood. Please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
Recent Memorials:
MARTY HARRIS
(1933– 2011)
Life Member. Piano
Obituary by Richard Simon
YAN TO TSONG
(1960 – 2011)
Violin
Visitation & Memorial:
Thursday, Dec. 22, 9am-12:30pm
Heritage Memorial Services
17712 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714.842.2400
ART HILLERY
(1925 – 2011)
Life Member. Piano
Funeral Service:
Saturday, December 3, 10am
Harrison-Ross Mortuary
1839 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90001
On Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, the Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan will pay tribute to the Life and Remembrance of Art Hillery. Art was honored as a Living Legend by the Jammin Foundation and Linda Morgan on May 27, 2010. For more information visit Jamminfoundation.org.
VINCE PIRILLO (aka VINCE PERRY)
(1920 – 2011)
Life Member. Drums
Please join the family in celebrating the life of Vince Pirillo, who recently passed away at the age of 91. Gathering to follow. Bring stories to share.
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 10am
at
St. Mark's Catholic Church
1147 Discovery St.
San Marcos, CA 92078
760-510-8073
ARMEN GARABEDIAN
(1949 - 2011)
Violin
A special concert will be presented to honor the memory of Armen Garabedian, who passed away in August 2011. Mr. Garabedian was an exceptional musician, well known to many of us in the Los Angeles musical community. He was a good friend, a beautiful soul, and an inspiration to us all. The New Valley Symphony sponsors the concert, where he served as music director and conductor. It will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive.
JOEL DIBARTOLO
(1945 – 2011)
Bass
Upcoming Musical Tribute Concerts:
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 7:30 pm
Ardrey Memorial Auditorium
Northern Arizona University College of Arts & Letters
Flagstaff, AZ
Los Angeles tribute: date TBA
Read obitiary by Mary DiBartolo
ROGER WILLIAMS
(1924 - 2011)
Life Member. Piano
Roger Williams, best known for his composition "Autumn Leaves," the only piano instrumental to reach #1 on the Billboard pop chart, died Oct. 8 2011 from pancreatic cancer. He was 87.
A Life Member of Local 47, Roger Williams is ranked by Billboard magazine as the top-selling piano recording artist in history, with 18 gold and platinum albums to his credit.
The Overture featured an interview with Roger Williams published in the April 2009 issue. Read the interview here.
If you would like to post notice of a memorial service for a Local 47 member who has passed on, please contact our Benefits Department:
(323) 993-3159, benefits@promusic47.org