MPTF Scholarships and Music Business Seminar

Music Business Seminar at FAU

At the invitation of faculty member Dan Salmasian, President Graves recently gave a lecture on how the AFM has helped him in his own personal career. He talked about his days on the Jackie Gleason show, and how he without lifting a finger he would get checks for an additional 75% when the show went into reruns in the summer. He also mentioned that he is still getting paid for the BeeGees song "Staying Alive" that he did in the 1970’s! Peter talked about the various aspects of the business of music, including production and management, as well as the AFM’s contract administration, Pension Fund, and recording services.

MPTF-Local 655 Music Scholarship Winners

Erica Peel

First Place and $1000 Scholarship

Erica is currently a BM-flute performance major studying with Christine Nield at the University of Miami. When she graduates, she intends to pursue a Master of Music degree and eventually hopes to play in a major orchestra. She was a finalist in this year’s Florida Flute Association Competition and has played principal flute in the New Jersey All-State Orchestra and All-State Wind Ensemble.

Lioner Clervois

Runner-up and $500 Scholarship

Lioner is a BM-music education major studying piano and voice at MDCC. He hopes to eventually teach music at the college level and help churches start music programs. A native of Haiti, he currently directs the music program at Bethel Baptist Church and is active in the "Hi-Lites" vocal ensemble and the Opera Workshop Ensemble at MDCC.

Luis Perez

Runner-up and $500 Scholarship

Luis is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree as a music education major at MDCC. His primary instrument is piano. He hopes to eventually attend the University of Miami, possibly as a music therapy major. He currently has 20 private students, including a blind 12-year-old student. One of his most rewarding experiences was working with mentally retarded children and helping them to appreciate music.

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