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May 4, 2010
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Regulation, or lack thereof
| By Pete Vriesenga
Whether in context of economics or industry safeguards, the very mention of "regulation" is hot button issue. The April 20 catastrophic explosion on the BP deepwater drilling rig left 11 workers missing, and presumably dead. The resulting impact on the environment, coastal residents and related industries will last for decades. A Wall Street Journal story cites how logical regulations may have prevented the resulting spill by requiring a remote, acoustic shutoff valve. Countries of Brazil and Norway (since 1993) require these devices, but once again it's a day late and a dollar short by the time we acknowledge our failings and shortsightedness.
When will we wake up as a society to acknowledge the need for clear and enforceable regulations? Combined malfeasance of the finance, insurance, mining and oil industries have brought much of the world to its knees, and only now can we hope that tougher regulations will be put in place. There are untold thousands of preventable disasters waiting to happen at this very moment, but the political will to fend them off will only come after it's too late.
Pete Vriesenga is president of the Denver Musicians Association
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Only in Colorado
| By Pete Vriesenga
The Colorado Music Festival is among 20 Colorado organizations to receive a NEA "Access to
Artistic Excellence" grant. This $10,000 grant was possible only because Colorado is among 18 states that have no Prevailing Wage regulations governing arts funding. CMF's compensation rate for musicians
(approximately $270/week for 4 rehearsals and 2 concerts) falls well
below prevailing wage in this industry.
Many of these musicians who
summer in Boulder routinely file for unemployment
compensation in their home state. Ironically, they must be careful not to earn more than their allowable maximum or risk jeopardizing their unemployment checks.
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Arts & Creative Industries Post Legislative Wins
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 The legislative session was fruitful for arts advocates this year. In
January, Governor Ritter announced a package of three pieces of
legislation to target the creative sector as a strategy for economic
growth. All three bills have passed the House and Senate and now await
the Governor's signature. In addition, the Legislature maintained level
funding for the Council on the Arts for next fiscal year.
Unfortunately, the budget for the Office of Film, Television and Media
was reduced 10%, but this cut is much lower than the original budget
proposal which would have cut both agencies another 33% over last
year's 25% reductions. The Governor's Office is working to schedule a
bill signing event during the week of May 3, which will likely be held
at the Art Institute of Colorado. We hope that arts and creative
industry advocates will come out in large numbers to help celebrate the
bill signing, so please stay tuned for final details.
A fourth piece of legislation that would require a course in visual or
performing arts for graduation from high school has not yet passed out
of the legislature. The bill was championed by Representative Michael
Merrifield, a former choir teacher.
Click Here for a Summary of Arts and Creative Industries Legislation
A division of the Colorado Office of
Economic Development and International Trade 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700
Denver, CO
80202 303-892-3802 |
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In This Issue
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| Regulation, or lack thereof |
| Only in Colorado |
| Legislative Wins for the Arts |
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES |
| Colorado Symphony Orchestra |
| "The Bridges" 5/6... |
| Fort Collins Symphony, 5/7 & 5/8 |
| Chased (A Bill Chase Tribute Band), 5/8 |
| Corey Christiansen, 5/8 |
| Ron Moewes, 5/9 |
| Englewood Arts Presents, 5/9 |
| Colorado Chamber Orch, 5/9 |
| PoeJazz, 5/9 & 5/27 |
| Lydia Sviatlovskaya, 5/15 |
| Colorado Chamber Orch |
| Five Poiints Jazz Festival, 5/22 |
| Scott Higgins / Parabola Trio / EVO, 5/25 |
| STEADY ENGAGEMENTS |
AUDITION NOTICES
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| Greeley Philharmonic - Concertmaster |
| Position Announcement, Boulder Chorale |
ANNOUNCEMENTS |
| AFM-EPF Rehabilitation Plan |
| Lamont Pre-College Academy |
| Rafael Mendez Brass Institute |
| Course in Alexander Technique, July 19-23 |
| Summer Classes at Gorsett Violin Shop |
| Union Summer Internships |
LABOR & POLITICS |
| Main St. Marches on Wall St. |
| Union Mines are Safer Mines |
COMMUNITY ORCH & BAND |
| Littleton Symphony Orchestra, 5/14 & 5/15 |
| Front Range Youth Symp. Auditions |
| Colo Young Sinfonia 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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MAY 5 (TUE 7:00)
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION CONCERT
Free to the general public
MAY 7 (FRI 7:30)
BROADWAY ROCKS! FROM PHANTOM TO DREAMGIRLS - CSO Pops
Scott O'Neil, associate conductor | Starring Vocalists Susan Egan, Capathia Jenkins, Rob Evan and Doug LaBrecque
Join the CSO and four of Broadway's best singers for great moments from hit musicals including Phantom of the Opera, Tommy, Rent, The Lion King, Mamma Mia, Jekyll and Hyde, The Wiz, Hairspray, Chess, Jesus Christ Superstar and Dreamgirls.
COLORADO
SYMPHONY BALL
Featuring Tony
Bennett
MAY 8,
2010
Sheraton Denver Downtown
 The Colorado Symphony announces that Tony Bennett will
perform as the headline entertainment at the Colorado Symphony Ball on May 8,
2010 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, which takes place from 5:30 p.m. to
midnight. GRAMMY® Award Winner Tony Bennett sings his greatest hits
at the Colorado Symphony Ball in an intimate and exclusive setting. Musicians of
the Colorado Symphony will also perform throughout the evening. The Colorado
Symphony invites the community to join Ball Co-Chairs Hassan A. Salem of US Bank
and his wife, Sheila Salem, as well as Honorary Chair Mayor Hickenlooper in
supporting the Colorado Symphony at the 2010 Colorado Symphony Ball.
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"The Bridges" 5/6, 5/14, 5/28
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Neil and Karen Lee Bridge | Neil Bridge on piano and Karen Lee on vocals,
Thursday, May 6 at the The Burnsley Hotel, 7-9 PM
1000 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203
303-830-1000 - www.burnsley.com
Dinner if you like is available in the lounge as well as the restaurant.
No cover
Fridays' May 14th, & May 28th at Gabriel's Restaurant in Sedalia,
from 5:30 - 8:30pm in Gabriel's Bar.
5450 Manhart Ave., Sedalia, CO 80135
Phone: 303-688-2323
www.gabrielsdenver.com
Visit our Web site http://www.karenleedance.com
Visit our new Neil Bridge 7+ Web site: www.neilbridge7.info
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Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, 5/7 & 5/8
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The Common Man
May 7, 2010, 7:00 pm - UCA
May 8, 2010, 7:30 pm - Lincoln Center
Kellogg Fanfare (world premiere) Sibelius
Violin Concerto Featuring Yumi
Hwang Williams, violin Copland Symphony No. 3 A special treat opens up the final concert of the 60th season, so new that
the details are still forthcoming-but, it will be made in Colorado! Then, the
FCS is thrilled to welcome back Yumi Hwang-Williams as she plays one of the
great early 20th century violin concertos: the D minor by Jean Sibelius. To
conclude this special event, the symphony takes on the symphony that many
consider to be the best of its genre in the 20th century, Copland's No.3,
complete with a "ginormous" set of variations based on this American composer's
Fanfare for the Common Man. Info & Tickets |
Chased (A Bill Chase Tribute Band), 5/8
|  Sat May 8th - 2
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
Jenkins on 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.com or call 303-777-0833 for tickets and
information.
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Ron Moewes and Centerpiece Jazz, 5/9, 5/13, 5/22, 5/27
|  Great idea
for Mother's Day. Dinner and Jazz
Mother's Day, 7:00 PM, Sunday, May 9, 2010.
Location: Dazzle Restaurant, 930 Lincoln
$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.
2 Thursdays, May 13 and 27,
6:00 to 9:00 pm, Cafe del Sol, 6th and Garrison (on the north frontage road),
call 303 238 7999 for reservations - food, fun, drinks, and great
jazz.
Saturday, May 22, Lakewood Elks
Club, Colfax and Newland (across from JCRS shopping center) 8:00 to 11:00 pm,
music for dancing, our fans are welcome if you say you're a guest of Ron
Moewes, $10.00 cover.
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ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS in Hampden Hall, 5/9
| Music from "Pulcinella"
The Rosetta Music Society
Scott O'Neil, conductor and music director
Musicians from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate Mother's Day with Englewood Arts Presents! The closing concert of the 2009-10 season will feature the third program by the Rosetta Music Society in a performance of Stravinsky's "Suite from Pulcinella."
After having composed The Rite of Spring, Stravinsky was rightly considered one of the most progressive composers of the early twentieth century and one of the greatest orchestrators ever. His interest in early music, however, was piqued when Diaghilev approached him about doing a modern adaptation of music originally composed by the Baroque composer, Giovanni Pergolesi ~ or so they thought.
Hear, see, and interact with a performance that explores what happens when a modern master orchestrator designs new clothing for the themes of an old, master melodist - when random arias and trio sonatas become Pulcinella. When does it cease to be Pergolesi, and when does it become Stravinsky...or does it? Come hear the Rosetta Music Society play the old and the new side-by-side ~ and then decide for yourself!
Website: www.englewoodarts.org
Date: Sunday, May 9, 2010 (Note: this concert is on a Sunday)
Time: 2:00 pm
Tickets: * General Admission: $15.00 Adults | $12.00 Seniors | $5.00 under 18
* Available: · Online at www.englewoodarts.org
· In advance by calling 303.806.8196
· At the door (box office opens 45 minutes prior to performance)
* Cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard accepted
Location: Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway (Hampden & S. Jason)
* Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
* Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
* Wheelchair accessibility
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Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 5/9
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"Suonare"---"to sound"
a chamber music component of the Colorado Chamber
Orchestra,
Noriko Nikki Tsuchiya, Music Director and members of the
CCO.WHAT: Walden to Xanadu: Retreats for the Mind This music
program is presented in three acts and invites the audience to travel
through time and space. The idea of a retreat for spiritual renewal is
exemplified by HD Thoreau's Walden as well as Xanadu, the summer palace of
Kublai Khan who preferred the peace of the countryside to war-mongering. It
was famed for its opulence and as a rich center of culture. Since the Mongul
empire once stretched from Mongolia through China into the European
continent, it creates the perfect "set" or backdrop for the wide-ranging
repertoire we propose to present. The audience is invited to create their
own narrative using the music and their own imagination as inspiration. We
end our evening with a joyous Suonare Fete fit for a palace in
Xanadu! ACT I-Prisms of Solitude I. Native Am. Flute Invocation by
Mary Jungerman II. Elliot Carter: Two Selections from Eight Pieces for Solo
Timpani: Canaries and March (performed by Thomas A. Blomster) ACT
II-Communions with Self and Others III. Schubert Variations uber Trockne
Blumen for flute and piano IV. Gershwin: Three American Preludes (arr. by
Deborah Schmit-Lobis) for Violin, Piano, Bass and Percussion INTERMISSION
(with a call to regather: Solo Didgeridoo by Gusty Christenson) V. Homage
to Mahler by Mary Jungerman for Bass Clarinet and Didgeridoo VI. Brahms:
Scherzo (1853) for Violin and Piano VII. "Strings, Wood, Air" for Violin and
Clarinet, composed by Alexandra Eddy with paintings by Mary
Jungerman ACT III-Fete en Xanadu VIII: Claude Bolling Suite for Flute
and Jazz Piano Trio, Part 2: Sentimentale (flute, piano, drumset and
bass) IX: Wapiti by Deborah Schmit Lobis for Sax, bass, piano and
drumset WHEN and WHERE: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 4:00 PM Boulder
Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1241 Ceres Drive, Lafayette, CO
80026 (303) 665-4280 www.bouldervalleyuuf.org ADMISSION: $12 advance
tickets, $15 at the door. For more information please contact: Thomas A.
Blomster 303-322-1764 or Nikki Tsuchiya at 970-225-1679 or
blomster@coloradochamberorchestra.comSuonare presents an adventurous and
eclectic mix of standard classical music, world music and original music
composed by Suonare members. From the intimacy of traditional chamber music
to the vibrant sonic palette of avant-garde expressionism, we challenge
ourselves and engage our audiences in exploring the full spectrum of musical
sound. For more information on the CCO please
visit: www.cochamberorchestra.org (our website is being update,
there have been some problems, please be patient and check back
again!) or go to: www.myspace.com/coloradochamberorchestra |
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PoeJazz, 5/9 & 5/27
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Happy Mother's Day Dinner and poetry/w Lou on the
mic at the Cafe Terra Cotta.
Special Mother's Day Menu, Roses, drink specials, and poetry. Sunday,
May 9, 5pm
'till closing. For reservations (strongly recommended), phone (303)
794 ~ 6054 today.
Located in the heart of downtown Littleton, 5649 South Curtice
Street. We're planning a great Poetry/Dining experience for all the Mother's
who join us this Mother's Day.
Doug Roche, piano - Lou Malandra, voice/poetry - Ron Bland, bass. | And then, PoeJazz kicks off the Memorial Day Weekend
Festivities at the Cafe Terra Cotta, Thursday, May 27th,
6pm dinner and show. We're looking forward to a great time indoors or
outside in the Gardens, weather permitting. Either way, we're
playing. The first 60 reservations have guaranteed seating for either 6pm or
7:30pm dinner and show. Reservations for May 27th fill fast, and it's
true, 'he/she who hesitates is lost.' Doug, Ron, and I are looking forward to
playing for you at the Cafe, May 27th. And, of course there's going to be great
Memorial Day Appetizer, Dinner, and Drink Specials at the Cafe, Litttleton's
finest fine dining experience. The phone number for reservations, again,
(303) 794~ 6054. Phone today for this Happening, too. PoeJazz
fills fast at the Cafe. After four years, it's become like a regular event
everyone attends.
Thanks for all your support, everyone. We're looking forward to
serving you with our PoeJazztime sounds sprinkled with flower blossoms this May
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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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Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 5/16
| Bach Cantatas
2010 marks the 325th birthday of J. S. Bach. To commemorate this event, Saint
John's Cathedral Choir is partnering with the Colorado Chamber Players to
present musical offerings with chamber orchestra, of a number of cantatas by
this illustrious and most faithful of composers. These will take place in the
Cathedral on Sunday mornings between the 9:00 and 11:15 masses. May 16th will
mark the third cantata venture of the year between the CCP and St. John's.
Cantata #184 is one of Bach's most joyful cantatas.
Please plan to join us, and bring your friends!
Sunday, May
16, 2010 at 10:15 am
Cantata No. 184, Erwunschtes Freudenlicht
(Oh welcome, joyous light) - J.S. Bach
(Saint John's Cathedral Choir
and the Colorado Chamber Players)
With Paul Nagem and Michelle Stanley, Flutes
FREE performance!
Call the St. John's concert information line at: 303-577-7723; parking on
Sunday mornings is available on the street near the Cathedral, located at 1350
Washington Street, Denver.
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Five Points Jazz Festival, 5/22
|  7th Annual Five Points Jazz Line-up
Announced!
Join DOCA and the Five Points community in
celebrating the history, culture and MUSIC of the Five Points neighborhood
during the 7th Annual Five Points Jazz Festival. This FREE event
takes place on Saturday, May 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. along Welton Street
in Historic Five Points. The festival has it all: 13 bands on 5 stages; food and
arts vendors; activities for kids; engaging talks about jazz history; and free
museum days! Take the RTD Light Rail line D to get there; a shuttle is available
to get you around the festival. It's sure to be "Cool, Crazy and
Hot!"
Click here for
complete details and the 2010 line-up. Have you become our Facebook friend? Find
us at www.facebook.com/fivepointsjazz.
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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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AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
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Greeley Philharmonic Orch - Audition for Concertmaster
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Audition is for Concertmaster: Interim Position 1-2 years (1 year minimum) with the possibility of a permanent appointment. Preliminaries: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 7:00 pm Finals: Friday, May 21st, 2010 7:00 pm Foundation Hall University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado Click Here for more Info Standard concerto - Mozart preferred Don Juan all excerpts plus the solos Brahms 1st excerpts plus solo Mendelssohn Midsummer Night's Dream Overture and Scherzo Die Fledermaus Overture Mozart Haffner Symphony # 35 Mahler 1st Symphony Concertmaster Audition Solos (Finals) Brahms: Symphony #1, 2nd Mvt. Dvorák Symphony No. 8 (solo only) Ravel Ma Mere L'Oye (Mother Goose Suite) Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, 1st Mvt., 2nd Mvt., and 3rd Mvt. Shostakovich Symphony No. 5, Op. 47 (solo from Scherzo) Strauss: Ein Heldenleben, Rehearsal #22 (Erstes Zeitmass) to Rehearsal #32 (Massig langsam) Please submit a resume and request for an audition time to: personnelmanager.gpo@gmail.com Deadline for submission of resume and reservation time - Thursday, May 13th, 2010.
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Position Announcement - Artistic Director, Boulder Chorale
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ARTISTIC
DIRECTOR
BOULDER CHORALE
Boulder, Colorado
The Boulder Chorale,
Boulder, Colorado's oldest and largest community choral organization, seeks an
Artistic Director to begin July 1, 2010.
The Artistic Director provides
the creative vision of the Boulder Chorale and is responsible for the leadership
and direction of every aspect of the performances by the Chorale. The Artistic
Director reports to the Board of Directors while working in collaboration with
the Executive Director and the Music Director of the Children's Chorale. The
Artistic Director is the principal conductor of two ensembles for adults: the
Concert Chorale (a non-auditioned, mixed chorus open to all) and the Camerata
(an auditioned, 80-voice mixed ensemble). The Artistic Director takes an active
role with the Board and Executive Director in the areas of strategic planning,
audience development, educational outreach and
fundraising.
Qualifications:
-A commitment to the value of
providing a quality musical experience for all who wish to sing.
-A
combination of outstanding musicianship and interpersonal skills.
-Broad
knowledge of choral repertoire.
-Excellent teaching skills.
-Experience
working with and conducting instrumentalists.
-An advanced degree in
music.
To apply, submit letter of introduction, CV, and three references
by May 31, 2010 to:
Boulder Chorale
A.D. Search Committee
685 Inca
Parkway
Boulder, CO, 80303
Or electronically (preferred) to: boulderchorale@yahoo.com
www.boulderchorale.org
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AFM-EPF Pension Rehabilitation Plan
| The
Pension Protection Act of 2006 requires the funding "zone status" for defined
benefit multiemployer plans including the American Federation of Musicians and
Employers' Pension Fund (the "Plan") to be certified each year by the plan's
actuary. On April 15, 2010 the actuary
for the Plan certified the Plan to be in "critical status" (also known as the
"red zone") for the Plan year beginning April 1, 2010. The significance of entering critical status
is that the Plan's Board of Trustees (the "Board") is required by law to adopt a
"rehabilitation plan" designed to improve the Plan's financial health and to
allow it to emerge from critical status.
On April 15, 2010 the
Board adopted a rehabilitation plan (the "Rehabilitation Plan") consistent with
this requirement. Click Here for more information.
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Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy, June 19 - July 3
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The University of Denver, Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy is
still accepting applications for the 2010 program, June 19 - July 3.
Scholarships are available on several instruments. For further information,
visit our website at www.du.edu/lamont/summeracademy or contact Connie Cook Glen,
director, cglen@indiana.edu, or Mary Beth Shaffer,
asst. director, mbshaffer723@hotmail.com
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Rafael Mendez Brass Institute 2010
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 There is still time for you or your students to apply for the 2010 Rafael Mendez
Brass Institute (featuring the SUMMIT BRASS!), held at the University of
Denver's Lamont School of Music this August 1-7, 2010. Registration closes on
May 31st and positions are rapidly filling. Substantial scholarships are
available for every instrument! More info: Click Here
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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:
http://spot.colorado.edu/~brody/alextechbasicinfo.html |
Summer Chamber Music Classes at Gorsett Violin Shop
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An ensemble experience for intermediate level string players,
Music and instruction provided and coached by skilled chamber
musicians. Small group sessions starting in June.
Location: Gorsett Violin Shop
8100 S Quebec St Suite B206
Centennial, CO 80112
303-771-3090
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Apply Now for Union Summer Internships
| April 22, 2010
If you're a college student or recent grad looking
for meaningful work this summer, Union Summer for Jobs could be for
you
(http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/u71x1_51xj2D/). You can apply now through May 7
for the 10-week internship that will put you right in the middle of the
AFL-CIO's Good Jobs Now mobilization. Click here for more info
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Main Street Marches on Wall Street
| 31,000 Deliver Message to Wall Street: Fix The Mess You Made
April 30, 2010
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (center), Executive Vice President Arlene Holt Baker and NYC Central Labor Council President Jack Ahern join TWU members and 30,000 other on-the-ground and virtual marchers to Make Wall Street Pay.  | Wall Street's Big Banks heard a loud and angry message
from Main Street yesterday and it was delivered by 15,000 union
and community activists marching through the financial district and 16,000
virtual marchers: "It's time to pay to fix the mess you made and the jobs
your reckless practices destroyed." A Denver rally was held in front of Wells Fargo Bank (17th & Lincoln) on Thursday.
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Union Mines are Safer Mines
| May 4, 2010
Tim Miller helped carry out the bodies of 10 co-workers after
an explosion at a nonunion mine. He knows the difference a
union makes.
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COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.
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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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Colorado Young Sinfonia Auditions - 2010-11 Season
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Announces auditions for the 2010-2011 season
May 29/June 5, 2010
All String Players (violin, viola, cello, and double bass) between the ages of 13 and 29 are welcome to audition. Interested woodwind, horn and trumpet players may also audition for our programs that include winds.
The CYS is a chamber orchestra comprised of the finest middle school, high school, collegiate, and young professional string players in the region. We seek a complement of 14 violins, 6 violas, 6 celli, and 3 double basses, but will fill our roster with only the most highly qualified players.
The CYS presents three to four programs each season, with most programs being performed at least twice. This orchestra provides an opportunity to learn repertoire not usually programmed by larger ensembles, and may serve as a unique supplement to a full orchestra experience.
2010-201 repertoire highlights will include: Elgar Introduction and Allegro, Brahms String Quartet in c minor and Mendelssohn String Symphony #9 and our annual baroque program. We will also collaborate with eminent local artists in concerto appearances. Past guest soloists include Linda Wang, Ricardo Iznaola, Alice Rybak, Bil Jackson, Michael Thornton, Lisa Martin , Claude Sim and Eugenia Alikhanova.
For more information, application forms, or to request an audition time, please call 720-371-4145, email bvendryes@msn.com. Auditions may also be made by appointment.
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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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2001
Subaru Forester. Great car which has served me well, but I am moving on to a
roomier cargo-area Honda Element. Burgundy & Gray, Roof Rack, AM/FM/5-disc
CD/ Cassette stereo, Power Windows, Heated Seats, Front Air-Bags, great tires,
great condition, 119 k miles, $6800. By the way.... my 1999 Subaru saved my
life in a bad accident, so I heartily endorse these things for the safety value!
Thanks. Email Herb at herbharvey@hotmail.com
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 ˝ years. Very good
condition. Includes music stand and essential elements. 1 instruction book.
Asking $900. If interested, please call 303-870-5570.
Beautiful violin with 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, ľ 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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