At this time, all studios are still closed as member and tenant safety remains our top priority. Those on our Reopening Committee are currently researching the effectiveness of installing a UVC light/ionization disinfecting system into each of our air handlers. This, of course, would not be a panacea, and social distancing, personal disinfecting, time buffers […]
To assist musicians during the pandemic, MPTF is offering 100% funding for live stream performances. MPTF events usually require a sponsor or employer to fund 50% of the cost of a performance. Under this program, no employer contribution is required. Performances are paid at Local 677 scale, including all appropriate step-ups for leader, doubling, cartage, […]
Hawaii’s Living Legend, ‘Mr. Percussion’ “Before we started rehearsal, for eight-10 months, we memorized everything and played it…played with feeling. We became very popular for that.” When you talk to Harold Chang, 92, about his moment of fame with Martin Denny (Quiet Village) and the Arthur Lyman Group (“Yellow Bird,” Taboo) — kings of Polynesian […]