Officers

President, Francine Schutzman;
Vice President, Gary Morton;
Secretary-Treasurer, Robin Moir

Executive Board

Lance Elbeck
Mike Mullin
David Renaud
Sean Rice

Delegates to AFM Convention

Francine Schutzman
Robin Moir

President Emeritus

Glenn Robb

 

Office Staff

Administrative Officers:

Dan Blackwell

Marlene Morton

MPTF Coordinator: Mike Mullin

Website: Dave Poulin

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Local 180 publishes the eNewsHarp on-line four times a year. In an election year, we also publish an election issue for members.

President’s Message

Francine Schutzman

Spotlight on Pace Sturdevant

As I’m sure you have noticed, this issue of the Harp is a bit different.  Usually we feature a member who is currently active.  This month we have chosen to shine the spotlight on Douglas (Pace) Sturdevant, who died on January 14th.

Pace and I both joined the National Arts Centre Orchestra in September of 1974. I could say that we were voted Rookies of the Year, but in truth we were the only two voting, and in fact we were the only two new members that season. We both loved our time with NACO, especially in the ’70’s and 80’s, when the audiences were always full, there seemed to be plenty of money for tours and recordings, and the summer festival attracted artists and opera lovers from all over.

As you will read in his obituary, Pace’s playing career was cut short by a physical issue. Undaunted, he started working in the management side of the NAC, and he continued his teaching and coaching. His wide reach in the musical life of Ottawa meant that he affected the lives and careers of so many of our fellow musicians. In this issue, we offer you some of the many words of appreciation written by people who knew Pace in various capacities.

By the time you read this, the Celebration of Pace’s life on March 2nd at the National Arts Centre will have taken place. I have no doubt that it will be standing room only, a fitting final show of appreciation for someone who gave so much to so many of us.

Francine

This spotlight on a departed member will also serve to introduce to you a new area of our website. At the suggestion of member Kevin James, we will call this “In Memoriam.” You will be able to contribute memories of musicians we have lost over the years. You can do this any time for any member, no matter how long ago that person was in the Local. We’re sure that many of you have stories to share. We look forward to reading them.

Rapport de la président

En vedette: Pace Sturdevant

 

Ce numéro de la revue The Harp est un peu différent. Habituellement, nous présentons un membre actuellement actif. Ce mois-ci, nous avons choisi de mettre en vedette Douglas (Pace) Sturdevant, décédé le 14 janvier.

Pace et moi avons tous les deux joint les rangs de l’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts en septembre 1974. Je pourrais dire que nous avons été élus Recrues de l’année, mais, en réalité, nous étions les deux seuls à voter et, en fait, nous étions les deux seuls nouveaux membres cette saison-là. Nous avons tous deux adoré notre temps avec l’OCNA, surtout dans les années 1970 et 1980. Les spectacles affichaient toujours complet, il semblait y avoir beaucoup d’argent pour les tournées et les enregistrements, et le festival d’été attirait des artistes et des amateurs d’opéra de partout.

Comme vous le lirez dans sa nécrologie, la carrière de musicien de Pace a été écourtée par un problème physique. Sans se décourager, il a commencé à travailler dans le secteur de la gestion du CNA, tout en continuant à enseigner et à conseiller. Sa contribution à la vie musicale d’Ottawa a eu une influence sur la vie et la carrière de nombreux musiciens. Dans ce numéro, nous vous offrons quelques-uns des nombreux mots d’appréciation écrits par des personnes qui ont connu Pace au fil de sa carrière. Au moment où vous lirez ces lignes, la célébration de la vie de Pace aura eu lieu le 2 mars au Centre national des Arts. Je suis convaincu que la salle sera remplie, en cette dernière manifestation d’appréciation pour quelqu’un qui a tant donné à tant d’entre nous.

 

Francine

Mettre à l’honneur un membre disparu servira également à vous présenter la nouvelle section de notre site Web. À la suggestion du membre Kevin James, nous l’appellerons « In Memoriam ». Vous pourrez y contribuer en écrivant des souvenirs de musiciens qui sont décédés au fil des ans. Vous pouvez le faire à tout moment, pour n’importe quel membre, peu importe depuis combien de temps cette personne était membre de la section locale. Nous sommes certains que beaucoup d’entre vous ont des histoires à partager. Nous avons hâte de les lire.

NACO violinist Winston Webber submitted this remembrance of his colleague and friend to the Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians:

“It’ll never last!” That’s what they said when Pace Sturdevant and Nancy Denner got married, still at university, the same year the Beatles released Abbey Road. Famous last words. I’ve never  seen anyone love someone like Nancy loved Pace and she still loved Pace heart and soul fifty-six years later when he died in her arms. Cancer, heart – “he had a whole phonebook of things” one of his doctors said – but until the end you wouldn’t know.

Nancy loved Pace, Pace loved Nancy, I loved Pace, his friends loved Pace, his three kids loved Pace, his grandkids loved Pace, his colleagues loved Pace, his students loved Pace. Everybody loved Pace. It’s hard to say what for exactly because Pace was lovable in so many ways.

He was so smart it would’ve been annoying except he was so laid back you didn’t feel like an idiot until later. He knew every conductor and what made them great or not great (not great was more fun). He knew everything in the repertoire and tons of stuff that wasn’t. Especially the stuff that wasn’t. There really wasn’t anything worth knowing in music that Pace didn’t know.

And when he got down to business as a trumpet player, he was simply the best. From our school days together at the University of Michigan until he retired thirty years later after blowing out his lip during a week with three pops concerts and a Bach B-minor Mass, I heard his flawless, stylish, classy playing in everything from Haydn to Scriabin. OMG, you should’ve heard his Scriabin . . .

But just playing like a god wasn’t enough. As a colleague, a mentor, a conductor, a teacher, a passionate advocate for music education, he was also simply the best. His favourite thing was to  grab a CD and say, “Hey! You have to hear this! This is fantastic!” He had the priceless talent of being welcoming, friendly, one of the guys, but also naturally, subtly, effortlessly in charge.

Dear Pace, I just can’t imagine this world without you in it. I can’t imagine music without you, I can’t imagine having a great glass of wine without you, I can’t imagine your beloved  Adirondacks without you. It just doesn’t compute. Your leaving this world is . . . we’ll never get over it. We’ll just keep moving on, because that’s the only option. Moving on, and remembering you, and missing you every day.

And I will always remember whenever someone would say, “Hey look! Pace looks like Robert Redford!” I’d say, “No. Robert Redford looks like Pace.”

Winston Webber,
National Arts Centre Orchestra

Nelson McDougall, Managing Director of the NAC Orchestra, wrote this:

I have just heard the very sad news that Pace Sturdevant passed away, shortly after 10 am this morning. I understand he was surrounded by family, with Nancy laying by his side.

I met Pace after his playing career, when he was part of the artistic and education administration and ‘consigliare’ to Pinchas, who (it seemed to me) relied very much on, and benefitted from, his artistic insight, guidance and friendship.

I could fill many pages with effusive praise for Pace and his impact on the NAC Orchestra and the Ottawa community as a player and administrator – and  I can say without reservation that Pace was the kindest and most supportive colleague I have ever known.

My sincere condolences to you all.

Nelson

The following words were posted on Facebook:

 

SHANNON WHIDDEN ON PACE

I was heartbroken to learn today that my colleague and friend Pace Sturdevant died. Pace was one of the first friendly faces I found at the National Arts Centre when I started there, and over my 8 years with the NAC he proved to be a kind, caring, wonderful human being.

Pace was the NAC’s former Principal Trumpet, and his passion for performance was matched and, if possible, surpassed by his passion for music education. He gave his time and knowledge unreservedly to new generations of musicians, whether they were brass musicians, string players, or singers.

As invaluable as his contributions to young musicians were, he was also easily one of the best human beings I’ve ever met. I don’t think I ever heard him say an unkind thing, or saw him lose his patience or become angry. It didn’t matter if it was at the NAC, or at any of the countless music and music education education organizations in Ottawa, across Canada, and around the world – Pace embodied what it meant to be a good, decent person. If there is anyone outside my family that I looked at and thought: “I want to be like this person”, it was Douglas “Pace” Sturdevant. I’ll miss him greatly.

 

TRAVIS MANDEL

Today, we lost one of my greatest mentors and the most generous pedagogue I’ve ever known.

As a trumpet teacher, he spent hours listening to me play offering sage advice and positive reinforcement. He lent me countless items from his trumpet stash trying to give me any advantage I could find in the professional world. In fact, I still play the Schilke piccolo mouthpiece he had custom made from his years at the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

As a teaching mentor, he always picked up the phone to problem solve with me and give me new perspectives. If one of my students had embouchure issues or injury concerns, he would meet with them one-on-one and report back to me to form a game plan. It’s really unbelievable how much of himself he gave to me, my studio, the brass community, and the musical community at large.

Thank you for your belief in me as a player and a teacher. Thank you for always making the time… Pace, you were one of a kind. I promise to continue to be part of your legacy.

SEAN RICE

Pace was a dear friend to so many teachers and young musicians in Newfoundland. Grant’s wonderful tribute here highlights how important he was to the musical community. As a young musician in early high school, I benefited greatly from his teachings via the broadband distance teaching technology that he helped organize and operate.

In addition to his amazing performance career, Pace was such an inspirational force for the development of young musicians in this country. He will be sorely missed.

 

GRANT ETCHEGARY

We have lost a great friend to music education in NL. Pace Sturdevant was the principal trumpet player with the National Arts Centre Orchestra who, after his retirement, became the Manager of Arts Training and Outreach for the orchestra. Pace was an amazing player and an incredible teacher. From 2003 – 2010 Pace played a pivotal role as a teaching mentor for “MusicGrid,” a provincial/federal program initiated to research the use of high-speed fibre-optic technology in the music classroom.

Pace unselfishly provided free music lessons to hundreds of students using this technology. From the studio at the Communications Research Centre in Ottawa, Pace genuinely inspired his long-distance students. Young musicians from across the province, including the MUN School of Music, benefitted from his online teaching skills. He was an incredibly intuitive teacher who could identify musical issues and prescribe solutions to every student, regardless of the instrument they played.

Thanks so much, Pace

 

EVEYN GREENBERG

I was blessed to know Pace not only as a superb instrumentalist, but as a fine and generous gentleman who shared his talent and upbeat personality with all, including my accompanying students at uOttawa. Not only did he play for my class so they could accompany the best, he gave insights into the music they were playing and the results were stunning. He simply cared about everyone he worked with. What a treasured addition to Canada and the NACO. Now the Heavens have the brilliant sounds of Pace and R.W.Oades together maybe some Vivaldi? Forever missed, Pace. Deepest sympathy to Nancy and family.

Secretary Treasurer’s Message

Robin Moir

Dear Members,

It might as well be spring! The warm and sunny conditions these last few days promise great things weather-wise. What a good title for a song…

As you may have seen on the cover of this issue, our Local has been singled out for exciting times. Ottawa-Gatineau has been chosen as the host city for the AFM Convention in 2026! That means that delegates from all over Canada and the United States will descend on our city to discuss the ways in which we can all work together to make life better for musicians! The details are being worked out now, and the Local will keep you updated on the specifics.

For many years, the Convention has been held in Las Vegas. A large contingent of delegates have long requested that this location be changed, and finally it has been! What I am really thrilled about is that it is the best opportunity in many years for our members to visit the Convention floor and see how the work is done, what is discussed and what is accomplished. We will make every effort to ensure that you are all completely aware of what is happening. As you may imagine, we are delighted and are confident that all the delegates will love our beautiful city.

In 2024 the Executive Board decided to hold informational Zoom meetings on various topics that we know are of interest to our members.

The first one was held on January 29th, 2025, and hosted by Dave Shelton, the Director of Education for the AFM. It was very well attended, and everyone left this session understanding the process of welcoming new members to Local 180.

As he did for the Dave Shelton meeting, Dan Blackwell will send out reminders to members regarding when and where each session will take place. There will be a session on social media and another on contracting coming up in the spring.

Coming up for Canadian Locals is the yearly Canadian Conference. Although this conference is usually held in early summer, this year it will take place August 8-10, 2025, in concert with the OCSM (Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians) in Toronto.

I am happy to report that many more of you are filing contracts and taking care of business… (another song title from another era!). It is heartening for us to process the pension contributions that you will enjoy in the future.

Thank you.

Robin

 

 

Rapport de la secrétaire trésorière

Chers membres,

«Par ce beau jour de printemps… » Les conditions chaudes et ensoleillées de ces derniers jours promettent de belles choses en termes de météo. Quel beau titre pour une chanson…

Comme vous l’avez peut-être vu sur la couverture de ce numéro, notre section locale se prépare à passer des moments passionnants : Ottawa-Gatineau a été choisie comme ville-hôte du congrès de l’AFM en 2026! Cela signifie que des délégués de partout au Canada et des États-Unis se rendront dans notre ville pour discuter des façons dont nous pouvons tous travailler ensemble pour améliorer la vie des musiciens! Les détails sont en cours d’élaboration et la section locale vous tiendra au courant des détails.

Pendant de nombreuses années, le congrès s’est déroulé à Las Vegas. Un nombre considérable de délégués ont longtemps demandé que ce lieu soit changé, et c’est finalement le cas! Ce qui me réjouit vraiment, c’est que ce sera la meilleure occasion pour nos membres de visiter en personne les lieux du congrès, et ce depuis de nombreuses années. Ils pourront voir comment le travail est effectué, ce qui est discuté et ce qui est accompli. Nous ferons tout notre possible pour que vous soyez tous parfaitement au courant de ce qui se passe. Comme vous pouvez l’imaginer, nous sommes ravis et confiants que tous les délégués aimeront notre belle ville.

En 2024, le comité exécutif a décidé d’organiser des réunions d’information sur Zoom sur divers sujets qui, nous le savons, intéressent nos membres.

La première a eu lieu le 29 janvier 2025 et a été animée par Dave Shelton, le directeur de l’éducation de l’AFM. Elle a été très bien suivie et tout le monde a quitté cette séance en comprenant le processus d’accueil des nouveaux membres au Local 180. Comme il l’a fait pour la réunion de Dave Shelton, Dan Blackwell enverra des rappels par courriel aux membres concernant le moment et le lieu de chaque séance. Ce printemps, il y aura une séance portant sur les médias sociaux et une autre sur les contrats.

Les sections locales canadiennes auront bientôt leur conférence annuelle canadienne. Bien que cette conférence se tienne généralement au début de l’été, elle aura lieu cette année du 8 au 10 août 2025, en concertation avec l’OCSM (Organization of Canadian Symphony Musicians), à Toronto.

Je suis heureuse de vous annoncer que vous êtes de plus en plus nombreux à remplir vos contrats, et, selon la chanson,  “Taking care of business”…!  Il est encourageant pour nous de traiter les cotisations de retraite dont vous bénéficierez à l’avenir.

Merci.

Robin

 

The next Convention of the AFM will be held in Ottawa, Ontario, the beautiful capital city of Canada – our first Canadian-held Convention since 1973!

We received the following message on February 20th from Ken Shirk, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFM. This is truly exciting news for our Local! Put the dates in your calendars, as the AFM Convention is open to all to observe. What better way to see for yourselves how your union works?

 

Dear Officers,

As veterans of AFM Conventions know, since 1991 the AFM has held every one of its International Conventions in Las Vegas, Nevada. The delegates to the 2023 Convention made it clear, however, that a new location for the next Convention would be most welcome. Hearing that, and after an extensive search, the International Executive Board is pleased to advise that the next Convention of the AFM will be held in Ottawa, Ontario, the beautiful capital city of Canada – our first Canadian-held Convention since 1973!

Please take note of the following:

DATES – The actual days of the 2026 Convention will be different from past conventions, so please mark your calendars accordingly –

Registration will begin on Friday, June 19, 2026.

The Convention will start on Saturday, June 20, 2026 and conclude
on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Ottawa musicians nominated for JUNO AWARDS

In addition to Kellylee, Ryan and Rachel, Ottawa musicians Belly, Jamie Fine, Kaia Kater, Sue Foley and Life Vollebekk have also received nominations.

Click here to read the article in The Ottawa Citizen

Member Kellylee Evans is nominated for Best Vocal Jazz Album.

Member Ryan Ofei is nominated for his solo debut, Restore, in the contemporary Christian/gospel category. 

Member Rachel Mercer is part of a chamber trio with violinist Scott St. John and pianist Angela Park. They share the nomination for Best Small-ensemble, Classical Album.

We encourage all of our members to join PAL (palottawa.org)

Please see their website and the March eNewsHarp for details about the organization and the planned residence for members of the arts community. It is not too soon to sign up for affordable housing for retirees, even if you are not sure that you’ll need it. And if you are not close to retirement, your membership will help the organization to focus on the needs of our community.

LIVE MUSIC WORKERS FUND

After receiving an unprecedented number of applications of the Live Music Workers Fund, we reopened the application.

Since the official application launch we have received thousands of submissions, making it very clear that our industry is in great need of this help. We are so proud and appreciative of the work you and your organizations have all done and continue to do to ensure that everyone in the Canadian Live Music Industry has access to this funding. While the  pandemic may appear to be over, it continues to negatively impact the livelihoods of people in our community. 

Attached (below) is the step-by-step guide to the application in English and French, which includes the link to the application.

Step-By-Step Application Details

Détails de l’application étape par étape

Attend hybrid LOCAL 180 GENERAL MEETING

Monday, March 10th @ 12:00 p.m.

If you know ahead of time that you’re attending in-person, please notify dan@ma180.org so we know how much pizza to order.

Relief Fund Alive and Well

The Relief Fund was established by Local 180 to help those musicians most greatly affected by the pandemic. Thanks to the generous donations made by our own members, with a special shout-out to the musicians of the NAC Orchestra, we plan to maintain the Relief Fund and to add to it. The pandemic may appear to be over, but its effects will linger for a long time, and one never knows what is around the corner. So here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

If you need assistance, or if you are aware of a fellow member who needs it, send a message to Robin. We do not ask those who need funds to justify the need or tell us what they will be used for. We assume that if you ask for help, you genuinely need it.

If you are in a position to do so, please contribute to the fund. You might need to tap into it some day yourself.

 

HYBRID GENERAL MEETING

Monday, March 10th, 12:00 PM

Please let Dan know (dan@ma180.org) if you will be attending so that we know how much pizza to order.

OBITUARIES

Peter Turner and Kyle Jordan

Douglas Payson Sturdevant

Douglas Payson Sturdevant, 76, of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, passed away peacefully and lovingly at home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Douglas (Pace) was born on the 21st of July, 1948 to Keith and Helen Sturdevant (Danner) in Chadron, Nebraska. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Michigan, eventually settling in Detroit (Ferndale). After graduating from high school at Interlochen Arts Academy in 1966, he went on to study Musical Education and Performance (trumpet) on full scholarship at the University of Michigan, earning his Bachelors in Musical Education and his Masters in Arts (trumpet performance).

After graduating from university at 22 years of age, Pace won the Principal Trumpet position as part of the Toledo (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra. In 1974, Pace auditioned for and won the Second Trumpet position with the National Arts Centre Orchestra (Ottawa, Canada), then shortly after was promoted to Principal Trumpet, a position he held for 23 years. During those years, Pace taught at the Crane School of Music (SUNY Potsdam), McGill University (Montreal), University of Ottawa, and Le Conservatoire de Musique de Gatineau. He also was chosen to be part of the World Philharmonic Orchestra, held in Japan in 1987, where amongst some of the top orchestral soloists and performers from around the world, performed in concerts to raise money in aid for various international charities.

Due to an irreparable injury to his lip muscles affecting his embouchure and ability to continue playing, Pace was forced to retire early from his beloved position as Principal Trumpet with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in 1998. He continued his passion for music and education being appointed as Manager of Artistic Training and Outreach for the NACO’s education department, retiring from this position in 2016. In 2015 Pace earned the National Arts Centre’s MusicFest Hall of Fame Award, an award that is given annually to those who have made major contributions to music education on a national level throughout Canada.

Pace met his wife Nancy Sturdevant (Denner) in 1966 while attending the summer program at Interlochen Arts Academy. Pace and Nancy married in 1969, and had three children, Rebecca Anne Sturdevant, Kerry Elizabeth (Beth) Sturdevant, and Robert Andrew Sturdevant. Pace and Nancy played professionally side by side for many years, both as members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

Pace had an insatiable love for the outdoors, animals and tranquility in nature. He spent countless hours mountaineering and camping in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains and Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Range. In addition, his dedication and love of family was his greatest driving force, and a source of inspiration for all who knew him.

Pace was predeceased by his parents Keith and Helen Sturdevant (Drummond Island, Michigan). He is survived by his wife Nancy Sturdevant, daughters Rebecca and Beth Sturdevant, son Rob Sturdevant (Virginia), grandsons Tristan and Aidan D’Ottavio, brother Roger (Norma) Sturdevant (California/Michigan), nephews Ryan (Giselle) and Jason (Morgan) Sturdevant (California), and four great-nieces.

A Celebration of Pace’s life was held in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre (Le Salon) on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (https://cancer.ca/en/) and the Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation (https://foundation.ottawaheart.ca/).

 

John Steele

Musician, friend, and leader. John passed away suddenly in his home on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 60. He was the beloved son of the late J. Douglas and Betty (Perkins) Steele. Predeceased by his brothers Jeff (Jennifer Hodges) and Mark. Music was always a major part of John’s life that brought him much joy.

Playing genres such as Jazz, Western-swing, Dixieland, Bluegrass, Big-band, Country, Highland and more, John performed often and shared his love of music. Pedal steel, electric piano, grand piano, banjo, guitar, harmonica, drums, violin, stand-up bass, clarinet, tuba, or saxophone… the answer to “Can you play this instrument?” was always “Yes.” John also took on many other roles, including conductor, set-list master, equipment tech, sound man, tuner, lead singer, score-writer, and songwriter.

He brought humour and kindness to every task. With music, he found himself surrounded by family and friends. John was also a community leader, taking over operation of the McPhail and Perkins Funeral Home, previously operated by his grandfather, and successfully expanding and improving the operations for decades until he retired. In ‘retirement,’ he continued with music, playing regularly with numerous bands. He also volunteered with the local Renfrew Food Bank and supported many other causes including the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Hospice Renfrew, the local cemeteries, the Ottawa Mission, and the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. He was a member of the Masonic Association and Renfrew Lodge #122. With his quiet generosity and commitment to his community, John had many good friends. 

Kurt Walther

Kurt, my love, my light, my person. I love you. I miss you. Our house is so quiet in the absence of your constant quest to be productive and engaged … no pots clanging, no guitar playing, no requests for art critiques, no philosophical discourse, no laughter. Our home feels so empty without your grand spirit.

You’d be happy to know that by sharing this immense grief, your daughters and I have become closer … Leif too. Through past trauma, chaos and strife, your gentle and loving nature prevailed and you created the most compassionate and thoughtful daughters. They love you so very much. They will be ok.

Your corporeal being expired and in keeping with your lifelong generosity, the donation of your precious organs saved three lives and altered the path of many.

Memories of our life together saturate my heart where the void craves to be filled. I love you. I will be ok.

May your spirit soar and may you finally rest.

P.S. Jack, Betty, Hazel and Mathilda are all fine. I’ll be sure to give them tuna juice in your memory. I found the song you started about them and it’s so sweet xoxoxo

Charlynne Lafontaine

Wayne Young

Wayne was born in Ottawa, Ontario. He grew up in a musical family. Both parents were part-time musicians and he was introduced to all styles of music.

When he was eight years old, he wanted a set of drums, so his parents compromised and got him sticks and a practice pad to start. Shortly after, he was given a snare drum and cymbal. Later, they bought him a full set of drums. At fifteen he was playing at high-school dances and private parties with friends who had formed a band.

In 1971 at the age of 17 he started playing drums for his uncle, the legendary Hall of Famer Hugh Scott at the Chaudière Rose Room. For the next 35 plus years, he played drums for Hugh. During the 1970’s, for 7 years they were the house band at the Aylmer Hotel, and in the 1980’s for 8 years the house band at the British Hotel, working 6 nights a week.

During that time, Wayne played local festivals such as Wayne Rostad’s Gatineau Clog with stars like Waylon Jennings and Lucille Starr. Later, still backing Hugh, he worked every major bar in the Ottawa and Hull area. He continued to play at numerous festivals, with local stars like Ted Daigle, Ralph Carlson, Bob & Hugh Desmond and opening for stars like Ronnie Hawkins. Wayne was also the house drummer for Heritage Radio.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Employer Payroll Service:

When the services of an Employer Payroll Service are required, that fee will be calculated at 25% of each contract total.

This amendment reflects what is happening on a national level.

New Members

 

An, Grace – Cello

Boileau, Brent – Electric Bass, Guitar

Bowes, Wilson – Guitar

Cox, Devon – Vocalist, Guitar

Ferguson, Brent – Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn

Giffen, Brad – Guitar

Hartlen, Noah – Trumpet

Holden, Clinton – Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone

Jaleel, Sarah – Bass, Double Bass

Kruspe, Emily – Violin

Mardan, Shannon – Violin, Viola

Morgan, Ross – Guitar

Pliva, Caroline – Vocalist

Prevail, Ayokunle – Vocalist, Guitar, Piano

Ramsay, Sarah – Alto, Baritone, Soprano, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Alto Flute

Reed, Colton – Viola

Reynolds, Sage – Double Bass, Bass, Vocalist, Guitar, Mandolin, Piano, Keyboard, Marimba, Ukelele

Rogers, Bradley – Bass, Drums

Sippel, Gage – Tuba

Warskett-Lambert, Keiran – Bass

Wong, Natalie – Cello

Our mailing address is:

The Musicians’ Association of Ottawa-Gatineau
Local 180
280 Metcalfe Street, Suite 301
Ottawa, ON K2P 1R7

Resigned

 

Suspended

 

2AFM ID Numbers

Dear Members,

For the purposes of filing contracts, the Musicians’ Pension Fund of Canada has done a great deal of work to protect the privacy of members in terms of SIN numbers. Canadian Locals are now permitted to use an AFM ID number in lieu of a SIN number on all contracts.

When sending funds from the Local 180 office, we will require you to know your AFM ID number.

Beginning in January this year, the office has included your AFM ID number on your membership dues receipt, which you received in the mail.

You may also go to cfmusicians.org and register there to obtain your AFM ID number and update any information. The good thing about registering on the site is that when you update your personal information, it is also received in the office so that we are current. 

LOCAL OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Attention Members!!!

Due to popular demand members may now pay membership dues using E-Mail Transfer using the email address

dues@ma180.org

Once we process the transfer, we will send you an electronic receipt.

____________

If you are planning to file contracts electronically in 2025, please use
our new e-mail address: 

contracts@ma180.org

Thank you!

_____________

YOU’VE GOT MAIL & MONEY TO DEPOSIT!!!

Do we have your current email address?

The Local 180 Office sends out important advisories to members by email and we want to make sure that you’re reachable. This year the Local will also be paying most musicians using E-Transfer and Direct Deposit, so we MUST have your correct e-mail address.

Please notify the office of any changes to your contact information. Include your phone number, home address and email address.

Call (613)700-9260 to make sure that we have your correct contact information.

A REMINDER ABOUT EXPELLED MEMBERS

A person who has been expelled from our Association is no longer a member of the Association or the AFM. Members and leaders are reminded:

Do not play engagements with non-members. Persons are generally expelled for serious violations of our Constitution and Bylaws. Expulsion is not a life sentence; the individual has the right to settle these matters with the Board and regain member status. But until that step has been taken, we urge leaders and members not to give non-member rights and privileges which belong only to members.

2025 DUES

Regular Member

Yearly Before Jan 31st: $232.00

Yearly After Jan 31st: $242.00

Half Year: $132.00

Quarterly: $67.00

Life Members

Yearly Before Jan 31st: $120.00

Yearly After Jan 31st: $130.00

Half Year: $67.00

Quarterly: $34.50

PENALTIES

TO REINSTATE FROM RESIGNING IN GOOD STANDING – $10.00

TO REINSTATE FROM SUSPENSION – $35.00

TO REINSTATE FROM EXPULSION – $45.00

Attention: all contractors, leaders, and musicians

For performances posted online, there is a new requirement.

The General Production Agreement (GPA) is mandatory for the protection members.

The GPA is mandatory for:

any engagement that is live streamed.

any live engagement that is posted online for public viewing.

Every clause in the price list is subject to the use of the GPA when engagements are live streamed and/or posted online.

A GPA is essential to protect the digital image of members if a third party exploits a performance that is publicly available online. See Local 180’s recently updated price list for current information.

To protect members, contractors must:

  • ask clients whether the engagement will be live-streamed, posted publicly, or be kept for archival purposes (no GPA is required for strictly archival purposes; however, Local 180 has a report form that contractors must complete)

 

  • contact the Secretary-Treasurer of Local 180 to complete a GPA when an engagement will be live-streamed or posted publicly.

 

It is the duty of the contractor and leader to ensure that members are properly protected.

If a client live streams or posts a performance publicly and GPA is not in place, contractors, leaders, and musicians should contact the Secretary-Treasurer promptly to guarantee the protection of members.

The Local 180 office will work with you to make the contract process for the GPA an easy one!

 

ATTENTION MUSIC TEACHERS!!!

If you would like to have your name included in the Music Teacher’s Directory on the ma180.org website, please contact Dan Blackwell who is currently collecting the data.

Please include all teaching disciplines.

EG: Vocals, Guitar, Violin, Percussion etc. etc.

This database will be featured on the ma180.org website.

Thank you!

MUSICIANS’ MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ONLINE

Members have requested that we maintain a current and accurate copy of the Local Membership Directory found in the Members’ Only section of our website.

However, we do have members who wish to keep certain information found in the directory private.

If you would like to ensure that your privacy is protected, please let us know.

Please contact either Robin or Dan.

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HUB PROGRAM COVERAGES

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  • $100 deductible per occurrence on instruments and equipment, as opposed to other proposed rates are $250

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  • Rented, Leased or Borrowed Equipment, $10,000 limit up to 30 consecutive days

  • Optional Commercial General Liability including bodily injury, property damage, medical payments, tenants legal liability and non-owned automobile

 

RATES AND PREMIUMS

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Liability rates ($500 deductible):

  • $1,000,000 limit – $66/member

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