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April 19, 2010
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2nd Quarter membership dues are now payable
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Membership dues
for the 2nd
quarter (April-June, 2010) are now payable. Regular member dues are
$38.50/quarter; Life member dues are $22/quarter; Inactive Life member dues are
$16.25/quarter. Please pay before
the last month of the quarter to avoid a $5 late fee. If you have questions
about your membership dues, please
contact the DMA office at (303) 573-1717 THANK YOU!
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AFM Comments to the FCC regarding Network Neutrality
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Content freedom, with clear copyright protection, is key to Internet success
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
submitted comments on April 9, 2010 to the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) pertaining to the FCC proceeding to establish rules for an open Internet
(network neutrality). The AFM stated that protecting an open Internet while
providing protection for copyrighted content should be the end result of the FCC
proceeding. The AFM called on the FCC to work with stakeholders to create best
practices for ensuring network neutrality and protecting copyrighted
content.
"An open Internet is critical to musicians," states AFM International
President Thomas F. Lee, "All types of musicians, from artists with established
careers to those just getting started, use the Internet to get their music to
fans, whether through iTunes, eMusic, Amazon, YouTube, MySpace, or any other
website that allows music to be sold or streamed. Ensuring that the Internet
remains open, neutral, and free is necessary to guarantee that musicians can
make a living playing music."
However, supporting network neutrality does not mean that Internet
piracy should be ignored or tolerated. The AFM agrees with FCC Chairman
Julius Genachowski, when he stated, on September 21, 2009, that "[t]he enforcement of copyright and other laws and the obligations of network
openness can and must co-exist." The AFM's comments urge the FCC to
write regulations that keep the Internet open, that promote innovation
and entrepreneurship, and that protect copyrighted content.
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A moment of silence, a note of support
| The Upper Big
Branch Mine disaster highlights why standing up for workers is so important.
When workers are prevented from joining a union and standing up for their
rights, companies can get away with ignoring their safety and
wellbeing. Massey
Energy, which operated this mine, has been cited for 38,997 safety violations in
the last five years. This very mine had received citations for improper methane
ventilation.
The
unassailable fact is that union mines are much safer than non-union mines. Union
miners have representation. They can refuse unsafe work. They can fight for
better conditions. They can file grievances, and look out for their union
brothers and sisters. These workers
deserved better - and we'll keep fighting to make sure this kind of tragedy
never happens again. But right now, I hope you'll join us in letting their
families know that you stand with them. Please, let their families know that you won't forget what happened - and that they have your support. Thanks so
much for all you do. Sincerely,
Manny, Liz,
Doug F., and the American Rights at Workteam
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In This Issue
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AFM on Network Neutrality |
Moment of Silence, a note of support |
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES |
Colorado Symphony Orchestra |
Juba Juba, 4/20 |
Colorado Chamber Players, 4/21 |
Rob Mullins, 4/24 |
"The Bridges" 4/30... |
Boulder Philharmonic Orch, 4/24 |
Front Range Chamber Players, 4/25 |
What's Cookin1 4/25 |
Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler, 4/25 |
Neil Bridge 7+ 4/28 |
Purnell Steen - Haiti Benefit, 5/1 |
Chased (A Bill Chase Tribute Band), 5/8 |
Corey Christiansen, 5/8 |
Ron Moewes, 5/9 |
Lydia Sviatlovskaya, 5/15 |
Scott Higgins / Parabola Trio / EVO, 5/25 |
STEADY ENGAGEMENTS |
AUDITION NOTICES
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Colorado Symphony Orch |
Central City Opera |
Greeley Philharmonic Orch |
ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Electronics Recyling, 4/22 |
Job Announcement - AFSCME Pueblo |
Course in Alexander Technique, July 19-23 |
Friends of Chamber Music |
LABOR & POLITICS |
Special Election for Denver City Council, Dist. 1 |
'Forces of Hate' Fanning Economic Anger |
Obama Orders Mine Safety Crackdown |
Limbaugh lies about Big Branch Mine |
2010 PayWatch |
COMMUNITY ORCH & BAND |
Denver Concert Band, 4/24 |
Colorado Wind Ensemble, 4/25 |
Littleton Symphony Orchestra, 5/14 & 5/15 |
Front Range Youth Symp. Auditions |
Denver Young Artist Orch Auditions |
Mile-Hi Community Band Openings |
Golden Eagle Concert Band Openings |
FOR SALE OR RENT |
MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES |
Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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APR
23 (FRI 7:30) MUSIC FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD -
CSO Pops Richard Kaufman,
conductor From
The Alamo to The Philadelphia Story, this program captures the
very best music of Hollywood's Golden Age of Movies in a program dedicated to
the creations of Franz Waxman. Richard Kaufman conducts the music that made the
movies you love - the movies you love! From Sunset Boulevard to The
Commacheros and Bride of Frankenstein - this program has it all.
MAY 1 (SAT 7:30) THE MUSIC OF THE
BEATLES: SGT. PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB
BAND CSO
Pops Sat | May 1 · 7:30 p.m. Jeans 'n Classics | CSO
Chorus A CSO favorite, Jeans 'n Classics perform the music
of the Beatles' St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, an album
considered to be one of the most influential of all time. The program also
includes other favorite Beatles classics. Need we say more?
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Juba Juba! 4/20
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Hey Juba fans!
If you can make it downtown on Tuesday and for those of you who work down town and can maybe slip away for a while, please stop by Civic Center Plaza for some daytime entertainment! Juba Juba! will be performing in front of the Civic Center building, facing the State Capital Building from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and from 5:25 PM - 6:15 PM. We have some special guests for this show, including Jeff Faust, bass, from San Francisco and Stef Briggs, Keyboards. Jeff currently plays with the Grateful Dead tribute band Front Street which includes Stu Allen and Mark Corsolini from Dark Star Orchestra. Stef currently plays with American Beauty, which includes Rob Eaton from Dark Star Orchestra and Jim Allard, formerly with Shakedown Street. Juba will have full orchestration for this show including two drummers!
Hope to see you on Tuesday. Fire it up for the Grateful Dead!
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Colorado Chamber Players' 4/21
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Daniel Silver, Clarinet and Bass Drum Barbara Hamilton-Primus, Viola Andrew Cooperstock, Piano  | The Colorado Chamber Players' season finale
concerts occur at the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts (Saturday April 17)
and at the Littleton Historical Museum (Wednesday April 21). Don't miss an enchanting evening with three of
the Rocky Mountain region's favorite artists.
What: Clarinet, Viola
and Piano Trio of the CCP (Dan Silver, Barbara Hamilton, Andrew
Cooperstock)
When: Saturday April 17th, 7:30
p.m.
Where: Rocky Mountain Center
for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette
Tickets: $10/$5, Call
(303) 665-0599
Website: www.coloradochamberplayers.org/17abril09.html
Concert
Repeat:
What:
Clarinet, Viola and Piano Trio of the CCP (Dan Silver, Barbara
Hamilton, Andrew Cooperstock)
When: Wednesday April 21st, 7
p.m.
Where: Littleton Historical
Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton
Tickets: 303-795-3950 for ticket
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Rob Mullins Quartet at Dazzle, Sat. 4/24
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 International jazz
pianist and composer Rob Mullinswill be making his second Dazzle performance - a return
after the sold out performance in November. Joining him will be Joe
Anderies - saxophone and alto flute, Bijoux Barosa - bass, and Mike Marlier -
drum set. Tickets are selling steadily
already.
so call or go online
if intrested! We will be featuring Rob's
music from his latest CD
Jazz Straight Ahead as well as music from his 25+ recordings. We will do two shows - at 7
and 9 pm.
Tickets in advance or at door $20. All ages can attend.
Tickets at dazzlejazz.com or 303-839-5100 More info
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"The Bridges" 4/30, 5/14, 5/28
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Neil and Karen Lee Bridge | "The Bridges" at Gabriel's Restaurant in Sedalia, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28 Fridays' April 16th, April 30th, May 14th, May 28th. Neil Bridge on piano and Karen Lee on vocals, from 5:30 - 8:30pm in Gabriel's Bar. Gabriel's 5450 Manhart Ave., Sedalia, CO 80135 Phone: 303-688-2323 www.gabrielsdenver.com
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Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, 4/24
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Carmin a Burana, Season Finale Saturday, April 24, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, CU Campus,
Boulder Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Michael
Butterman, conductor Boulder Chorale Timothy Snyder, chorus
master Daniel Kellogg-Rush Theofanidis-Rainbow Body Orff-Carmina
burana
Rush, by CU assistant professor Daniel
Kellogg, is a high-energy opener to our season finale concert. Christopher Theofanidis' Rainbow Body provides a
sublime meditation based on a chant by Hildegard von Bingen, a medieval mystic.
Carmina burana's text celebrates the earthly pleasures of wine, food
and sex...while the music captivates us with primal chants and insistent,
repetitive rhythms. A big production, this concert features a large orchestra
and chorus, a children's chorus, and soprano Mary Wilson, tenor
William Parsons,
and baritone Dennis
Jesse as soloists.
Catch a free, 30-minute talk on this concert by Don Campbell,
world-renowned author of The Mozart Effect, at 6:30 p.m. at Macky. More Details
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Front Range Chamber Players, 4/25
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Sunday, April 25, 7:00 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 305 E. Elizabeth St., Fort Collins 80524: The Front Range Chamber Players present a rare performance of Franz Schubert's Octet in F for Strings and Winds. Tickets $5-$20 and FREE to high school students and younger. Visit our website at www.fortnet.org/frcp or call 720-205-3648
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What's Cookin', 4/25
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 The Whats Cookin; Jazz Bandwill once again be performing at Jazz at Jacks On
Sunday April 25th from 5PM to 7PM.vJacks is a strictly adult club, no minors The cover charge is $5.00
Jazz at Jacks is located at 500 16th St. (at
Glenarm). Its on the 3rd floor of the complex that houses Maggianos and its on
the 3rd floor by the movie theatres. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR STREET
PARKING AS METERS ARE FREE ON SUNDAY!!! We are a high energy jazz band
featuring original charts of standards, jazz standards and fusion. As always
we will feature many of Denvers finest Jazz Musicians. Hope to see you
there, Gene Smookler
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Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler, 4/25 - CANCELLED
| The April 25th It's About Time Concert with Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler has
been cancelled.
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Neil Bridge 7+ 4/28
| On Sunday evening April 28th Neil Bridge 7+ will be performing between 6 and 8 pm at the Toad Tavern. Chazz Bowles and Karen Lee will be on vocals. Admission is only $5 per person and this is really a great place to come out and dance.
The Toad Tavern 5302 S Federal Circle Littleton, CO 80123 Phone 303-795-6877 Web site www.toadtavern.com
We look forward to seeing there. Especially all of our friends from southern end of town. Visit our new Web site www.neilbridge7.infoand let us know what you think and want us to include.
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Benefit Concert for Haiti w/ Purnell Steen, 5/1
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Park
Hill United Methodist Hosts Suite Freedom Benefit Concert for Haiti with Purnell Steen & Le Jazz Machine
Park Hill UMC
will host Suite Freedom, a jazz event and Benefit Concert for Haiti, on Saturday,
May 1, at 4 p.m. with Purnell Steen, and Le Jazz Machine. Tickets are $20 and
are available online. Saturday,
May 1, 4 p.m. Tickets $20 available
online at phumc.org (click "what's going on").
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Chased (A Bill Chase Tribute Band), 5/8
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shows!" on Saturday, May 8 at 7:00pm. Sat May 8th - 2 shows! Start Time: Saturday,
May 8 at 7:00pm End Time: Saturday, May 8 at 10:30pm Where: Dazzle
Restaurant & Lounge Reservations strongly suggested as all
previous shows were sold out. Don't miss the repeat performance of this
outstanding group! Music Educators: Bring a group of 5+ students and receive
YOUR ticket FREE. Call Scott for details
(303-521-8206). Dazzle: 303-839-5100/
DazzleJazz.com, $15
cover Check us out on Facebook and Twitter
too!
Chased / MJO: 303-521-8206 |
Corey Christiansen at Broadway Music School, 5/8
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guitarist, Corey Christiansen returns to Broadway
Music School for an improvisation Clinic and Concert on Saturday, May
8th. The Concert will feature Corey on Guitar, Jeff
Jenkinson Hammond B-3 and Jim White on Drums. This is
concert not to be missed!
The Clinic will be from 12:00 to 2:00
PM. The Concert will be at 7:30 PM. Advance tickets are $20.00 in advance
for either Clinic or Concert-$35.00 for Both. Day of Clinic/Concert tickets
are $25.00 for either Clinic or Concert-$45.00 for Both.
Corey will also
be available May 6 & 7 for a limited number of private lessons. Check our
website www.broadwaymusicschool.comor call 303-777-0833 for tickets and
information.
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Ron Moewes, 5/9
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Day w/Joni Janak, Ellyn Rucker, Colin Gieg, Ron Moewes. 5/9 Great idea
for Mother's Day. Dinner and Jazz. Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9,2010,
at Dazzle Restaurant, 930 Lincoln, 2 shows, 5:00 and 7:00.$10.00 Cover
charge. Call 303 839 5100 for reservations. Joni Janak -vocals, Ellyn
Rucker - piano, Colin Gieg - bass, Ron Moewes - drums. Don't fight
those early crowed buffets. Relax and enjoy a great dinner while being
entertained.
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Lydia Sviatlovskaya - Concert & Narrative, 5/15
| Beethoven * Chopin * Vitali * Schubert Lydia Sviatlovskaya (violin) Featuring Olga Dashevskaya (piano & narrative)
7:00 pm Saturday, May 15 Grace United Methodist Church, 4905 E. Yale Ave. Tickets at the Door: $15 Adults, $10 Students with ID & Children
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Scott Higgins / Parabola Trio / EVO, 5/25
| Eclectic Concerts presents Scott Higgins Parabola
Trio EVO
7 p.m. / Tuesday, May 25
Kirk of Bonnie Brae 1201 South Steele Street Denver,
Colo. 80210 303-777-0343
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STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
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Concert Jazz Orchestra every 4th Tuesday
At Chapultepec Too with Franz Roehmann, (38th and Perry) every 4th Tuesday
of the month, 7:30 PM. The CJO is an 18-piece jazz ensemble performing original
arrangements and compositions. The venue is informal and the musicians are
excellent. Bring a friend.
Jennifer
Lane/Rock & Soul Trio, Wednesdays My Rock & Soul Trio is still
playin every Weds down at Cool River Cafe, with Harold Lee ( from the Freddi
Henchey Band) and Windall Armour (from Opie Gone Bad) 6pm -8:
Scott Martin, Sundays pianist Scott Martin
and the band Sundays at Vic's Vic's Espresso, 2680 Broadway,
Boulder Boulder's longest (7yrs.) ongoing live jazz gig Sundays from noon
to 2 pm www.SundaysAtVics.com
David
Brussel, Selected Thursdays Performing on selected Thursdays at the
Mercury Cafe, 7 p.m. 2199 California St. Denver CO 80205 303-294-9258
James Hyatt,
Tuesdays Pete and I are performing at Trailside every Tuesday for
awhile. We start at 7:30 so it won't be a late night. Stop in and say
hello. 10360 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO - 303-457-0660
Jeffrey Straach, Mondays Every Monday, 6-9
PM at the Bliss Café 7501 Grandview, Arvada
Joe Bonner, Sundays Performing every Sunday
at the Mercury Café, 8 PM. 2199 California St Denver, CO 80205 303-294-9258 Convergence, First Friday of
every month 7 & 9pm Convergence Denver's All-Star band, now
performing every 1st Friday! Featuring Paul Romaine, John Gunther, Eric
Gunnison, Marc Simon, Mark Patterson, and Greg Gisbert! $10 Dazzle
Restaurant, 930 Lincoln St. Queen City
Jazz Band, 3rd and 5th Sundays QCJB plays regularly on 3rd Sundays,
and on the 5th Sunday when there is one, approx 4x/year. 6pm, Bull & Bush
Pub, 4700 Cherry Creek South Dr, Glendale, 303.759.0333 Complete QCJB
Schedule at Queen City Jazz Band Purnell Steen and LeJazz Machine Join us
every third Wednesday through July at Crossroads at Five Points! call
303-832-0929 for reservations Hot
Tomatoes Dance Orchestra - First Sunday of every month, 8:00pm
-11:00pm Mercury Cafe, 22nd & California Street, Denver Info:
303-369-6890 Hot Tomatoes Website Jennifer Lane - Rock & Soul duo - Thurs thru
Sat Elway's Steakhouse 1st and University in Cherry
Creek Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's, 7pm - 11pm Call for info and
reservations @ 303-399-5353 www.jenniferlaneonline.com Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra Presents Every
month, MJO features two different high school jazz ensembles in concert at
Dazzle! Playing the second and third Monday of each month (with some
exceptions), the school plays one set followed by a set from MJO. The big finale
includes both bands on stage featuring soloists from both groups. One of MJO's
missions is to support jazz in the schools and this program, in our 6th year,
continues to be wildly successful. Reservation ALWAYS recommended at Dazzle
(303-839-5100). Great food, great atmosphere and always a great night of big
band music! Check our website (MetropolitanJazzOrchestra.org) for our calendar
and to confirm each month's schedule.
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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Colorado Symphony Announces Openings
for: Assistant Principal
Bass Assistant
Concertmaster Audition for Assistant Principal Bass is scheduled
for Tuesday, may 25th, 2010. Audition for Assistant Concertmaster (3rd chair) is
scheduled for Tuesday, June 1st, 2010. Employment will commence with the 2010-11
Season. Highly qualified applicants send or FAX a one-page resume
to: Larry Brezicka, Personnel Manager COLORADO SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA Boettcher Concert Hall - 1000 14ths Street, #15 Denver, CO 80202 FAX 303-293-2649 Application must be received by April 30th,
2010 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE *The Colorado Symphony Orchestra is an Equal
Opportunity Employer*
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Central City Opera - Principal Oboe
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A selected number of highly qualified candidates will be
invited to audition for the following positions in our 2010 orchestra:
PRINCIPAL OBOE. This is a one-year position. The audition is scheduled for May 10, 2010.
For further information
please send a one-page professional performance resume to Mr. Kim Peoria,
Orchestra Manager at kpeoria@centralcityopera.org.
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Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra - Viola, Cello
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Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Auditions
For: SECTION VIOLA
SECTION CELLO (section cello position may
become 3rd chair assistant)
Monday, April 26th,
2010 7:00 pm, Foundation Hall University of Northern Colorado, Greeley,
Colorado Please submit a resume and request for an audition time to:
personnelmanager.gpo@gmail.com Deadline for submission of resume and
reservation time - Monday, April 19, 2010. More Information
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Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event at Colorado Academy, 4/22
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Have
you been wondering what to do with that old computer or cell phone, useless
analog TV, broken VCR, used toner cartridge, outdated monitor, or old stereo
component system? Don't contribute to the e-waste problem by throwing it in the
Dumpster! Recycle responsibly at CA's 3rd Annual Earth Day Drive-Through
Recycling Event--April 22--from 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 2:30- More Info
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Job Announcement - Pueblo AFSCME Business Agent
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AFSCME Council 76 is seeking candidates for the position of Business Agent in our Pueblo office. Please have interested candidates submit their resume to AFSCME Council 76 Executive Director, Ken Riley, at kriley@afscmecolorado.org or by fax at (303) 388-6625. No phone inquires. Resumes must be received by the close of business on Friday, April 23rd. Interviews will be conducted on Monday, April 26. Excellent salary and benefits. Summary of Job Subject to the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, investigate, prepare, and process employee grievances and complaints. Assist members with a wide variety of labor issues including contract negotiations and preparations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Regularly attend Local and Executive Board meetings, as directed by the Executive Director. Recruit new union and PEOPLE members. Assist in internal and external organizing campaigns. Assist Locals in preparing internal communication. Provide specialized union training to Local leaders and members. Provide regular updates to the Executive Director regarding the status of Locals. Regularly attends meetings of governmental agencies and commissions. Assist Locals and Council in building political programs. Work with other labor organizations and community based organizations. Serve as liaison between the Local and Council. File and process grievances. Assist in negotiating contracts. Member empowerment. Involved in mediations. Coalition building. Political action. Public relations. Administrative duties and other related work, as required. Extended travel and irregular work hours required Alan Lee, Area Director AFSCME International, AFL-CIO Arizona, Colorado and Utah 9351 Grant Street, Suite 275 Thornton, Colorado 80229 (303) 388-6680 - Office (303) 388-6625 - Fax
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Summer Course in the Alexander Technique, July 19-23
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The 16th Annual Summer Course in the Alexander Technique at the University
of Colorado at Boulder will be held July 19-23, 2010, 9:00 to noon daily. A
one day Intensive will be held July 24, 1-5:00 pm. The 2010 faculty includes
Ed Bilanchone, Carol Boggs, and James Brody. The Alexander Technique
is a powerful tool for changing habits in movement and thinking. More and
more people from every walk of life are discovering the beneficial effects
of the Technique. Musicians especially can benefit. If you are considering
how the Technique might help you, the results of a medical study in England
that investigated the Alexander Technique were recently published in the
British Medical Journal. A link to a summary of the study and a short film
about it can be found at:
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/337/aug19_2/a884. For more
information about the course and the Alexander Technique in general, please
consult the web site:
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Friends of Chamber Music, Loveland
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Friends of Chamber Music, Loveland have been organized and performing for 22
plus years. Concerts in private homes and churches performing music from the
Baroque to the present time have been well received by audiences.
Performances have been presented in various locals, including Loveland, Fort
Collins, Estes Park, Broomfield and Windsor. The Friends sponsor their annual Sonatina Festival: young pianists performing
with a string quartet....a great experience for the pianists before they perform
a whole concerto with orchestra.
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Special Election for Denver City Council, District 1
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Susan K. Shepherd has received the endorsement of the Denver Area Labor
Federation. Ballots must be received by May 4, 2010. If you're a resident of
District 1, please get out and vote!
"I am proud to stand up for ALL working families in Denver City Council
District 1. I am pleased to be endorsed by the Denver Area Labor Federation and
the Teamsters Local 17. Having campaigned for political leaders like Joanna
Conti against divisive figures like Tom Tancredo and having championed
progressive causes like raising Colorado's minimum wage, I am ready to serve my
community in a meaningful way as the representative of District 1 on Denver's
City Council."
Susan K. Shepherd Candidate for Denver City Council District 1 Website: www.shepherdfornorthwestdenver.com/ E-mail: skshepherd68@yahoo.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Shepherd for Northwest Denver
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Trumka Warns 'Forces of Hate' Fanning Flames of Workers' Economic Anger
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April 8, 2010 A failed economy that only seems to work for a privileged
few is fueling rising worker anger. In a speech at Harvard University last
night, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka warned there are "forces of hate" at
work who "seek to divide working people--to turn our anger against each
other." The only way to fight the forces of hatred is with a strong
progressive movement. Also yesterday, CNN named Trumka one of the "Day's Most
Intriguing People." Click to Continue
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Obama Orders Mine Safety Crackdown, Six Massey Mines on Serial Violators List
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April 16, 2010
Saying "far too many mines aren't doing enough to protect
their workers' safety," President Obama announced a nationwide
safety crackdown on mines with "troubling safety records" like
Massey Energy Co.'s Upper Big Branch Mine where 29 coal miners were killed
April 5. Click to Continue
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Limbaugh Lies About Big Branch Mine: No, Rush, it wasn't Union
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April 19, 2010 The Mine Workers (UMWA) caught Rush Limbaugh in a big, fat
lie last week. Radio's
biggest gas bag claimed the UMWA bore some responsibility for the Upper Big
Branch Mine disaster that killed 29 miners because the Massey Energy mine was
a union coal mine. Big, fat problem there, Rush. It's a nonunion mine, run
by a company with a history of safety
violations Click to Continue
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2010 PayWatch Exposes Corporate Lobbying on Financial Reform
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April 13, 2010
Just launched this morning, the 2010 AFL-CIO Executive
PayWatch (http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/Jp1x1_51NBMP/) reveals that after
Wall Street's "Big Six' banks received billions in bailout cash, they paid
out $145 billion in bonus bucks and spent $24 million lobbying Congress,
where tough financial reform legislation is under consideration. Take action
to prevent banks from killing financial reform, find information on
obscene corporate pay and more. Click to continue
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COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.
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Denver Concert Band Young Artists Concert, 4/24
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Featuring JILLIAN SMITH, From Sedalia, CO Performing on the Flute Saturday, April 24, 2010, 7:30
pm Central Presbyterian Church 1660 Sherman, Denver Admission $10.00 - Seniors &
Students $5.00 Parking is available across Sherman
St. in the AMPCI Lot. Access is off 16th. $5 exact change
required for this parking lot. Please do not park in the garage
immediately south of the church. To learn more about the DCB, visit our
website at: www.DenverConcertBand.org
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Colorado Wind Ensemble, 4/25
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Renaissance to
Ragtime Sunday, April 25 7:00 pm Shwayder Theatre, Mizel Arts &
Culture Center 350 S Dahlia St, Denver For more information, please visit the website
(link at left) or call the Colorado Wind Ensemble at 303-394-4552.
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Littleton Symphony Orchestra, 5/14 & 5/15
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The Littleton Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jurgen de Lemos, Music Director, presents Inspired by8 Fairh and Opera: Verdi's Requiem, with the Colorado and Alpine Chorales, on Friday and Saturday evenings, may 14 and 15, 2010. On Friday, May 14, the performance will be at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 South Datura Street in Littleton. the second performance on Saturday evening, May 15, will be at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 East Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village. Both concerts begin at 7:30 pm. This season finale will feature Verdi's magnificent requiem with a choir of 110 vocalists, full orchestra, and guest soloists Kara Guggenmos, Julie Simson, Joel Burcham and Wei Wu. Tictes available at the door or online at www.littletonsymphony.org For more information, call 303-933-6824
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Front Range Youth Symphony Auditions - 2010-11 Season
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Auditions will be held at the Arvada Center for the
Arts and Humanities 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO For information and
audition appointment, contact Keith Ewer at 720-898-7238 or
keith-e@arvadacenter.org Auditions are by appointment only on May 8th and
15th.
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Denver Young Artists Orchestra 2010-11 Season Auditions
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Musicians ages eight to 23! We invite you to audition for
DYAO's very exciting 2010-2011 season. Auditions for all three of the Denver
Young Artists Orchestra ensembles begin May 12, 2010. Auditions
will occur on May 12-14 and May 19-21 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and May 15 & 22
from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The final audition schedule will be e-mailed to all
applicants and posted on the DYAO website on May 3.
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Mile High Community Band looking for bass, piano, and more
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The MHCB Jazz is looking for a bassist and a pianist
to fill out the rhythm section of the MHCB Jazz Band. Rehearsals are every
Thursday evening from 6 -7 PM at Jefferson High School, 23nd and Pierce. We also
have openings for all other instruments as well. For more information visit:
www.milehighcommunityband.net
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Golden Eagle Concert Band - Openings for bassoon, tbn, cl, horn, perc.
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The Golden
Eagle Concert Band, an IRS 501(C)(3) non-profit organization is a 50
piece adult community concert band has the following openings: We desperately
needs Bassoons. We also have openings for 4th French Horn, Trombone - Assistant
1st; Clarinet; and Percussion - Mallets. If you have had wind ensemble
experience in high school or college, please contact John Williams, Music
Director/Conductor at 303-695-8800. The band rehearses on Thursday evenings from
7:30 to 9:30 at the Edgewater Community Church, 2497 Fenton St, Edgewater, CO.
With the GECB you DO NOT pay to play. There are no dues!!!!! We have a Spring
Concert coming on April 10 & 11, 2010 at the Lakewood Cultural Center. The
GECB is a part of the SCFD in Tier III.
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FOR SALE OR RENT / EQUIPMENT WANTED
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Rudall-Carte Grenadilla
Wood Piccolo for sale. Excellent condition--just serviced. Has silver sleeve in
headjoint. Original case plus outer case included. $1200 OBO. Call 970-353-1473
or email jpanflute@aol.com
Conn International tenor saxophone 86M,
bought brand new from Flesher-Hinton. It was used only 1 ½ years. Very good
condition. Includes music stand and essential elements. 1 instruction book.
Asking $900. If interested, please call 303-870-5570. Beautiful violinwith an unusually deep belly
with a gorgeous sound. Must be heard to be appreciated. Made by master
craftsman, John Juzek ca 1920 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. In excellent condition
ready to be played. New Ethos case and bow included. Asking $1,800. Contact
Kathy at 303-617-1550 or kathyd8@q.com Yamaha Flugelhorn(#009381A): Model 631,
lacquer finish, near perfect condition, plays great, includes case &
mouthpiece (Bach 3C). $1000 (obo). Call Scott 303-521-8206. Mallet Instruments For Sale- I have a number
of mallet instruments that were previously rented to students, that I am
selling: two old (restored) student marimbas like I started on in 1948, and a
"marching" (no resonators or legs) marimba 2 1/2 octaves. See listings and
pictures on Craigslist for Denver. Betty Johnson -
jazztrips@aol.com Wanted: Used cheap
upright bass, ¾ size, $500 or less. Call Nick Beato 802-598-7240
(Boulder) Holton French Hornfor
sale. The Holton Professional Merker-Matic is a premium double French horn that
offers the ultimate in craftsmanship and tonal splendor. Design features such as
its newly designed 4th branch, dual bore, and mouthpipe tapers lead
professionals to claim an ease of blowing in all registers as well as an
exceptionally quick response and a smooth, precise legato. A genuine Holton
Farkas MC silver-plated mouthpiece and slim-line wood-shell case are included
with the H275 French Horn.
The Holton H275 Pro Merker-Matic French Horn
is in the key of Bb/F double. Dual bore .468"/.460"; 12.25" large-throated,
hand-hammered, detachable bell; newly developed taper with .306 venturi of
nickel silver; tapered hand-lapped brass rotors with nickel silver outside
casings; reversible 4th valve; hand-lapped nickel silver slides with rolled
beads; fully adjustable finger hook; independent F/Bb tuning; solid
nickel-silver finish. Retail price - $6,585.00. I will ship insured for retail
value within the continental US for $99. Asking $3,200.00 Contact Bradley
Scott at bradley@thescotts.com or 720-840-6102 Olds Trumpet for sale, good condition in
original case with original documents. Jazz style trumpet from the 1960s, valued
at $1000-$1200 by reputable music store. Beautiful pearl inlays and silver
engraving. Contact: Patricia at 303-514-7256 Yamaha Y-62 Grenadilla wooden piccolo for
sale. Excellent condition! Original case included. Please e-mail or call for
more information (303.437.7149 or vansisti@colorado.edu). $1800 or best
offer. Koerwitz Guitars. Brian
Koerwitz, certified luthier. Custom guitar building and instrument repair.
Please visit my website Koerwitzguitars.com, 303-868-6799,
Brian@koerwitzguitars.com. Member DMA. Student 3/4 cellomade in Hungary with good
sound, including bow, soft case, extra set of Jargar strings, and an American
(hard) Case (with broken zipper, but operable tab) for home storage. $500 for
more information: 720-289-3573.
Cello
for sale: Full-size '96 Sofia, in excellent condition. I have
documentation of a fairly recent appraisal, and it was also recently in an
instrument shop in Ann Arbor, MI in an attempt to be sold, and it was appraised
then as well. I have a Gewa hard case that goes with it, and if the buyer would
like my bow as well, I will also include it. I'm asking $7,000 or best offer. I
can be reached at 734-355-1619. It's a MI number, but I do live in
Denver. Soprano Sax for sale. Yanagisawa 991 and comes with two necks, one curved and one straight. It also
has a Yanagisawa #7 hard rubber mouthpiece with ligature and cap. It is in
virtually new condition and has been very meticulously maintained. Even the
case is like new. Asking a firm $2200.00. This horn lists for over $6000.00.
Please contact me at sax440@msn.com or call me: 719-488-0440 Clavinovas Needed- Parlando School for the
Arts is looking for Clavinova digital pianos to purchase or as tax-deductible
donations. Contact Karen Dusek at karen4parlando@gmail.com or leave a message
at 303-442-0006.
Piano for Sale1973 George Steck "Petite" Grand Piano. 4'6" long. Excellent condition - sound
board is flawless and case was refurbished in Spring 2009. Great piano for
someone looking for the sound/look of a grand but without a larger space to
place it. Full price offer includes moving and one on-site tuning. Proceeds
benefit Parlando School for the Arts. Appraised for $3,000. Asking $2,500. Call
303-358-4058 or email parlandoboulder@gmail.com for more information.
Violins: A violinist by the name
of Claus Chapelle. He is travelling through Denver and has 3 violins with him
for sale... said they are rare finds and wanted to see if there are interested
buyers in town. The three violins are as follows: 1. a Jay Haide violin, made
of European wood, new instrument, has Eva Pirazzi strings - $3,400 2. a Czech
violin, made in 1880 or 1890, appraised at $10,000 3. a French violin, made
in 1880, refurbished with brand new professional strings - appraised at $10,000,
asking price $8,000 Claus has all of the paperwork for the instruments. His
number is 520-548-4613.
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MEMBER BUSINESSES & SERVICES
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Need sound and lights for an event?Call
Tim Greenhouse @ 303-903-5440. I have been doing sound and lights for " Jakarta"
and playing keys. When the band is idle I'd be happy to do it for somebody else.
Using EV, QSC, Shure, Allen and Heath, Bose, etc. Have wireless mics too. I'll
work with you on the price depending on the event.
If you need music arranging, a copyist or any sort of
composition. Please e-mail Scott Higgins for quotes and samples.
stoneboy@ultrasys.net Flute
compositionsavailable by Alaunde Copley-Woods: "Chickens in the
Garden" available on: fallshousepress.com (look under "flute duets") or
presser.com (search for copley-woods) "1074: Nine Miniatures for Solo Flute"
available on: fluteworld.com (after clicking on "flute music" you can search for
Copley-Woods or browse under flute solos) ATA shipping box, perfect for transporting musical
instruments or sound equipment. It has two separate compartments, well
padded. Practically new condition. It measures 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet. I no
longer need it and I am looking for a reasonable offer. Contact Enrico at
enricovr@hotmail.com Got Photos? DMA
member Robert "Rusty" McCall is a professional photographeroffering a
wide variety of specialty portraits, live performance images, and headshots for
musicians, models, and performance artists of all types. Color, black &
white, and custom color processes are available in candid, studio, rehearsal,
and performance venue settings, indoors and out. Examples can be seen at
www.myspace.com/denverbasstrombone Keep in mind that the DMA offers a
"one-time" promo voucher of up to $60, which can be applied toward a
professional promotional photo. Quiet
Song for Band- Grade 1/2, by Debbie Davidson. A great song for the
first band concert of the year! It uses the first five notes typically used in
band method books, and is inspired by "Bolero." A quiet tune begins with the
flutes and then gradually all of the instruments are added for a big climax
before it tapers back down to the flutes. Sure to be a crowd-pleaser! $25
Creekside Publishing Company Available mail order through
www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton. Finale to Beethoven Symphony No. 9- Grade 2+
for full orchestra and SAB chorus, Debbie Davidson. Arranged to make this
amazing classic accessible for middle school students. Key signatures and
changes are simplified. Vocal parts are all doubled, and the Baritone part is
optional. An advanced part is included for extra support - when this piece was
premiered at Cherry Creek Academy, a teacher played this advanced part on the
cello and an advanced piano student played it on piano. Most of the second parts
(i.e. second clarinet, second flute, second violin) can be handled by students
in their second year of instruction. The Cherry Creek Academy performance
involved singers, grades 5 - 8, band members, grades 6 - 8, and orchestra
members, grades 6-8. $65 Creekside Publishing Company Availabe mail order
through www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton.
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Contact Info - DMA Officers
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Your DMA executive board invites you to
contact them directly with any concerns, suggestions, etc. that you may
have.
President: Pete Vriesenga 303-526-7239 -
Pvriesenga@aol.com Secretary-Treasurer: Adolph Mares 303-423-4748 -
ARMares@aol.com Vice President: Thomas Blomster 303-322-1764 -
blomster@dmamusic.org Executive Board: Ron Bland 303-935-5099 -
RBOBasso@aol.com Lloyd Bowen 303-424-4508 - sbowen22@aol.com Gloria
Holliday 303-321-0902 - gloriaholliday@comcast.net Don Prorak 303-659-2628 - DonProrak@comcast.net Hank Troy 303-703-3550 -
hanktroydma@aol.com
Denver Musicians Association Local 20-623
AFM/AFL-CIO 1165 Delaware St. Denver, CO 80204-3607 Phone: 303-573-1717 Fax: 303-573-1945
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