Catherine Lange-Jensen

Catherine Lange-Jensen battled ovarian cancer for 3 years.  Her commitment to the orchestra, her family and her other love – cooking.  Even after a relapse in July she led the second violin section in the challenging music for the Cincinnati Opera summer festival.

Cathy’s life was a testament to her commitment to music and her tremendous gifts as a violinist.  She once recalled a pivotal moment when she first heard Brahms’ Second Symphony at the young age of thirteen.   From that moment on, she said that she knew music needed to be her lifelong career aspiration.  This dream was realized through passion and talent, but also hard work and study.  As a student at the renowned School of Music at Indiana University, she was coached by the legendary cellist Janos Starker and performed as concertmaster under the baton of Leonard Bernstein while he was in residence there.  In 1984, she auditioned and was accepted into the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.  She spent the next 29 years performing with this world-class ensemble. During her career she appeared on more than 100 Telarc discs as well as performing as soloist and playing with the CSO Chamber Players.  She spent almost as many years serving as the orchestra’s associate principal second violin, performing regularly under such great conductors as Jesús López Cobos, Paavo Järvi, and Eric Kunzel.

Cathy was a founding member and first violin for the Rine Quarter and the Patricia A. Corbett String Quartet in Residence at Northern Kentucky University from 2010-13.  When the quartet residency ended she continued teaching at NKU.

Cathy was born in St. Louis and began studying violin at age 5 with her mother.  By age 8 she was a student of John Kendall, a pioneer in the Suzuki violin method in the United States.

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William Knabe

William Dell, 81, of Blue Ash. Devoted husband of A. Jean (nee Schatzman). Loving Brother of Bettie (Paul) Rairden and the late Ernestine (Bill) Turner. Dear Brother-in-law of Dorothy and Derrel Santee, and the late Sally (Ray) Ader. Loving father of Cheryl (Mitchell) Wilson, Peggy Stratmann, Amy (Steve) Schmidlin the late Louis Dell and Hank (Michele). Loving Grandfather of Michael ( Betty ) Carter, Michael (Andreia) Stratmann, Ramey Stratmann, Mitchell Wilson and Andrew, Kate and Matthew Schmidlin. Beloved Great Grandfather of June, Melinda, Haley and Brianna. He is also survived by many dear nieces and nephews. He passed unexpectedly and peacefully December 4, 2013 at home. He was a lifelong musician and never stopped loving making music. He was a graduate of Deer Park High School, served in the Army, and was a graduate of University of Cincinnati’s CCM. His employment history includes Baldwin Piano Co. and he retired from Buddy Rogers Music where he was the head of School Sales. He played with the Banjo Brothers with Brass for many years at Zimmer’s Restaurant and many other local bands and orchestras. He was a longtime member of the Cincinnati Classical Guitar Society. Most recently he enjoyed playing with the New Horizons and the Dixielanders Bands.  Bill has been a friend and

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Quarterly General Membership Meeting/December 9, 2013

The quarterly general membership business meeting of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on December 9, 2013 at 7:15 PM.

10 members were present.

Minutes from the September 30, 2013 quarterly meeting were read and approved.

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Welcome

  • President Frankenfeld welcomed members.

II.  Update

  • President Frankenfeld announced to those present that he had received a phone call prior to the meeting and with deep sorrow announced the passing of Catherine Lange-Jensen.

III. Year in Review

  • President Frankenfeld reviewed 2013 and highlighted various events and accomplishments.  These included moving the office into a new location, launching a new website, and the dues increase from the National Office.

FIFTY-YEAR HONOREE:

  • Richard Porotsky’s recognition of fifty years of membership has been postponed until March 2014.  Richard was unable to attend the meeting this evening.

OPEN DISCUSSION:

I.  The passing of William (Bill) Knabe and Paul Line (Rita’s husband) were announced.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:34PM

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Board Meeting Minutes/December 9, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on December 9, 2013 at 5:45 PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the November 25, 2013 were approved as submitted.

 

NEW MEMBERS:  NONE

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:  NONE

REINSTATE:  NONE

DECEASED:

William Knabe 12/4/13

Catherine Lange-Jensen 12/8/13

RESIGNED:         NONE

ERASED:             NONE

 

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  National Information

  • The $10 dues increase goes into effect on January 1, 2014.
  • Local 1 will be requesting approval from the IEB to split the cost with the membership.  Lynne Scott will delay sending out membership dues invoices until the IEB votes on our request.

II.  ICSOM

  • President Paul Frankenfeld informed the Board that the ICSOM gathering will be for 5 days instead 3.

III. CCO

  • President Paul Frankenfeld met with Jennifer Funk the new Chair of the CCO Board.  It was clear to Paul that some education is needed for the current CCO Board.

IV.  Office Equipment Update

  • At the previous meeting Vice President Barbara Lambert presented information about updating office equipment that could help store and preserve archival paperwork and decrease clutter in the office space.  She proposed the Board investigate the possibility of Cloud storage and investing in a new scanner.
  • Secretary Carol Dunevant provided additional information about Cloud storage.  After minor discussion it was decided that a scanner and a 3 TB external hard drive might be optimal for the needs of the organization.

V.  Storage

  • President Frankenfeld will be discussing using storage space in the building for the stands and chairs.  He will be in contact with Laurie Miller, building manager as soon as possible. Storage would allow the common space to be more functional.

VI.  CSO

  • Lumenocity was such a success that there are plans to repeat the experience with 3 performances.  There has been no decision if it will be a media event.  No players are excused from media events.
  • There will be a Pops tour in Florida in December 2014.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  Request for names

  • A composer who has asked for a list of players has contacted President Frankenfeld.  The composer is looking to get their works performed and recorded.

 

 

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

 

See attached B 24420-24430

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, December 30 at 12:30PM.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:30PM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/November 25, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on November 25, 2013 at 1:47 PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the November 12, 2013 were approved as amended with the addition of two items to the President’s report.  One concerning the CCO pensions payments and the other the pianist payroll issue at Music Hall.

NEW MEMBERS:

None

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

NONE

RESIGNED:

NONE

ERASED:

NONE

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Constitution Ballots

  • President Frankenfeld announced that the ballots were being mailed and the letter would include the date and time of the general membership quarterly meeting.
  • There was some discussion about the due date of the ballots.  Vice President Barb Lambert made a motion to have the ballots returned no later than December 31, 2013.  Joe Gaudio provided the second.  The motion was approved unanimously.
  • Dick Porotsky has been asked to serve as judge for tallying the votes.

II.  ICSOM

  • President Frankenfeld will be in Chicago for 3 days with the newly organized managers group.  The dates are currently scheduled for December 15-17.  Hearing no objections the Board approved the expenses that will be incurred for the meeting.

 

III. CSO Issues

  • On November 13 the CSO had an orchestra meeting.  It was an opportunity for the players to voice opinions and concerns.

IV.  Scanner/Cloud

  • Everyone has been asked to investigate possible solutions to aid in scanning and archiving current files as well as scanning items going forward.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  Office System

  • Age is a critical factor in the equipment being used by Rhonda.  Dwight Blubaugh is willing to write an updated program that would allow Rhonda to use the equipment more efficiently.  There is a definite need for combined connectivity with her equipment.
  • Copier.  The Copier has expired and needs to be replaced.

II.  Mannheim Steamroller and Trans Siberian Orchestra

  • Both groups will be performing in Cincinnati and in the past have used members of the Local.  President Frankenfeld will be in touch with Paul Pillar to make sure that everything will be run through Promo.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

 

See attached B 24400-24419

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2013 at 5:30PM.  It will be followed with the quarterly general membership meeting at 7PM.

Meeting adjourned at 3:37PM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/November 12, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on November 12, 2013 at 4:36 PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the October 29, 2013 meeting were approved with a spelling correction.

NEW MEMBERS:

None

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

NONE

RESIGNED:

NONE

ERASED:

NONE

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  President’s Report

  • President Frankenfeld updated the Board on the following items:
  • A payment was received from the emergency loan that was issued to a member this summer.
  • The CCO Board has a new Chair, Jennifer Funk.  President Frankenfeld has been advised to go directly to her rather than Mike Cioffi regarding the CBA.
  • The CSO holiday vacation situation was discussed at an orchestra meeting.  Since the holiday season is ambiguous at best all vacation time will be met equitably.
  • There was not a positive outcome to the trombone auditions.  There will be another round scheduled as soon as can reasonably be managed.
  • The preliminary negotiation conversation with Barbara Jaccoma went very well.
  • Talks in Minnesota collapsed again.
  • The ongoing issue of getting the pianists used at Music Hall paid in a timely manner is still ongoing.  For the time being Paul Frankenfeld will be given a check to pass along to Promo, Inc. so that payroll checks can be issued.
  • CCO pension payments are still in escrow and Vicky Hall in NY has been told to go ahead and post the payments.

II.  Constitution Revision Ballots

  • Both ballots and letters are ready to out this week to the membership.

NEW BUSINESS:  NONE

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 24386-24399

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, November 25 at 12:30PM.

Meeting adjourned at 5:23PM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/October 29, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on October 29, 2013 at 4:45 PM.

All members were present.

The minutes of the October 8, 2013 were approved.

NEW MEMBERS:

None

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

NONE

RESIGNED:

NONE

ERASED:

NONE

 

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  Constitution Ratification

  • Paul presented the format of the ballot that will be sent to all members.  It will be similar to an absentee ballot.
  • Each member will receive the ballot and a return envelope.
  • The ballots will show a yes or no vote for each of the articles (totaling 17).
  • Paul will be asking Richard Porotsky to assist with the ballots.

II.  Symphony Issues

  • The CSO is looking to reconnect with the Lindner family.
  • Christmas breaks will most likely be staggered.
  • There has been discussion around archival taping.  President Frankenfeld said that he is comfortable keeping it on a case-by-case basis since no two situations are exactly alike.
  • In conjunction with the archival taping issue, a date is trying to be decided for talks about the Integrated Media Agreement.
  • There is in place a reasonable practice of hiring associate and assistant conductors.  Both positions are seen as a step in the career of young conductors.  However, the inaugural year for Langrée is very tight in regard to scheduling necessary auditions so the current associate and assistant conductors may be renewed for one year.
  • The organization wants to come up with creative innovations for donor concerts.  Any ideas can be forwarded to Paul Frankenfeld.
  • Reminder that Barbara Jaccoma will be coming to town on November 10 for pre-negotiation conversations.  Everything looks very positive at this point.

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  United Way

  • The annual drive has begun.  In the past the Local has donated $250.  Mike Andres made a motion to increase the giving to $300.  Joe Gaudio provided the second.  The passed unanimously.

II.  Charleston Symphony Orchestra

  • Musicians of the Charleston Symphony have voted to forego union representation. According to the Post and Courier, 76 of the 175 eligible players voted 49-27 to quit Local 502 of the American Federation of Musicians. The orchestra has a $2.6 million annual budget and pays its players on a per-service basis. There are only 24 “core” players.

III. Scanner

  • Vice President Barbara Lambert presented the possibility of purchasing a scanner for the office.  It could be used to scan historical documents, photos, and other items for preservation.  Discussion included investigating storage in the Cloud.  The Board approved Barbara to bring in additional information with potential costs.

IV.  Quarterly General Membership Meeting

  • Richard Porotsky will be honored at the December meeting for reaching fifty years as a member.  The date will be Monday, December 9 at 7PM.

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 24360-24385

Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 12 at 4:30.

Meeting adjourned at 5:45PM.

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Board Meeting Minutes/October 8, 2013

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors’ of the Cincinnati Musicians’ Association was called to order on October 8, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mike Andres was absent.

The minutes of the September 30, 2013 were approved with spelling corrections.

NEW MEMBERS:

None

GOOD STANDING FROM OTHER LOCALS

NEW MEMBERS:

NONE

REINSTATE:

NONE

DECEASED:

NONE

RESIGNED:

NONE

ERASED:

NONE

OLD/CURRENT BUSINESS:

I.  CSO

  • President Paul Frankenfeld reported that the contract was finally signed and sent to NY.  It includes the amendments pertaining to the dress code.

II.  National Issues

  • Minnesota is still locked out. The resignation Tuesday, October 1, 2013 of music director Osmo Vänskä left everyone involved in the Minnesota Orchestra’s bitter labor dispute reeling and facing an uncertain future.
  • The orchestra’s international reputation took a further hit Tuesday when Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis resigned after 15 years as director of the orchestra’s Composer Institute, saying he was “baffled and dismayed at what has been done to allow the dismemberment of this superb orchestra at the height of its powers.

III. Newsletter

  • President Frankenfeld reported that the proof for the newsletter was due in the office on October 9, 2013.  It should be mailed quickly after it is proofread.

IV.  Memorial

  • After some discussion the Board suggested that President Frankenfeld contact the children of Gene Frey and inform them that we will move ahead with a memorial service.  A date will be set shortly.

V.  Johnny Black Memorial Plaque

  • President Frankenfeld announced that the fundraising effort for the Johnny Black memorial plaque was successful and the Cincinnati Musicians Association will be noted as a major donor.

VI. CCO

  • President Frankenfeld reported that he has not had a response from Mike Cioffi or two others on the negotiating team. The orchestra begins rehearsals this week for a performance.  If they are paid at the old rates the organization will be asked for retroactive pay.  According to their contractor no pay increase was indicated as was verbally agreed upon.  The CCO Board meeting scheduled for September 26, 2013 did indicate that the agreement would be discussed.

VII. 990 Forms

  • The Board reviewed the 990 forms submitted for approval by John Layne.  No irregularities were found and a motion was given by Lou Lausche to approve the forms.  Don Hurd provided the second.  The forms were approved unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

I.  Board Elections

  • Petitions for the position of President, Vice President, Secretary and Trustee for the Cincinnati Musicians Association were due to the office by 5PM today, October 8, 2013.  A short break was taken so that the petitions could be inspected.
  • Secretary Carol Dunevant inspected the petitions, which had been received.  They are as follows.  For the office of President one petition was received from Paul Frankenfeld.  For Vice President one petition was received from Barbara Lambert.  For Secretary one petition was received from Carol Dunevant.  For Trustee (5 positions) there were five petitions received.  Joe Gaudio, Mike Andres, Don Hurd, Lynne Scott, and Lou Lausche submitted petitions.  All petitions were found to be in order.
  • In accordance with all rules and regulations pertaining to governance of the Cincinnati Musicians Association the following slate was elected by acclamation seeing that they ran unopposed.  The Officers and Trustees are:

President:  Paul Frankenfeld

Vice President: Barbara Lambert

Secretary:  Carol Dunevant

Trustees:  Mike Andres, Joe Gaudio, Don Hurd, Lou Lausche, and Lynne Scott.

The term begins January 2014 and runs for two years.

II.  Constella Festival

  • It has come to the attention of President Frankenfeld that the Constella Festival is planning on presenting a chamber orchestra concert which will be conducted by Paavo Jarvi on Thursday, October 10, 2013.  Several players have approached Paul with concerns that include, but are not limited to, pay that is below scale and inadequate break time for a three-hour rehearsal.
  • President Frankenfeld responded by writing a letter to the Festival creator explaining the concerns and that the Local would be happy to assist them in constructing agreements in the future.
  • It was suggested that Board get in touch with members about this type of situation.  It was noted that the situation might have been avoided if players had contacted the office sooner.

 

III. ICSOM Meeting

  • President Frankenfeld will be attending the ICSOM meeting on October 14.  Discussion will be around renegotiating the Integrated Media Agreement (IMA).

THE FOLLOWING VOUCHERS WERE ORDERED PAID:

See attached B 24343-24359

Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2013.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:00PM.

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