DMA E-Bulletin 6/18/2010

Nashville Flood Relief

Nyle Steiner - Interview 2010 / Bach Toccata
Nyle Steiner is the inventor of the Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI) and the Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI)

EVENTS & PERORMANCES

Colorado Symphony Orchestra - June 4-6

July 3, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. | Civic Center Park, Denver
Carol Gossard Colorado Symphony Parks Concert Series
Independence Eve Celebration!
Scott O'Neil, associate conductor

July 5 at 7:30 p.m. | Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Carol Gossard Colorado Symphony Parks Concert Series
Symphony on the Rocks
Scott O'Neil, associate conductor

July 11 at 6:00 p.m. | Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Serj Tankian Featuring the
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Performing Elect the Dead Symphony
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.

Joe Anderies - Three Generations Concert, 6/17

Joe Anderies presents: Three Generations Concert

Joe Anderies

Joe Anderies - saxophone, alto flute

Dr. Paul Schneider - saxophone, clarinet

Jordan Brown - alto, sop. sax

Mike Mariler - drum set

Bijoux Barbosa - bass

I will be bringing together my music mentor and first saxophone teacher Dr. Paul Schneider who just won the Colorado Music Educators Hall of Fame award this year along with a former student Jordan Brown who recently graduated from UNC and will be headed to North Texas State next year for masters work. Joining us will be the great Bijoux Barbosa on bass, Mike Marlier on drum set, and Justin Adams on piano. It will be Thursday, June 17th at Dazzle (930 Lincoln), two shows at 7 and 9 pm.

303-839-5100 or email reservation@dazzlejazz.com for reservations.

Lou Malandra, 6/20

I'm reciting Father's Day poetry at the Cafe Terra Cotta this Sunday evening

in honor of all the great Dads out there. The Cafe plans a great Father's Day Special for all you great gentlemen.

Reservations are strongly recommended. Festivities begin at 5pm 'till everyone's completely satisfied and entertained. So phone, (303) 794 ~ 6054 today. The Cafe Terra Cotta is located in beautiful downtown Littleton.

Come on, treat Dad to a great dinner with great poetry. This Fathers Day poetry is powerful stuff.

I look forward to seeing you Sunday evening at the Cafe for a memorable Father's Day, from the heart.

Happy Father's Day!!!

René Heredia, 6/26 & 7/31

"Gypsy Flamenco Fire"

Presented by

René Heredia

& his Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre
Passion, grace and fire!
Lavish, authentic costumes of Spain!
A show for the entire family - not to be missed!

Saturday, June 26 at 5:30 PM,
Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Sedalia
303-688-5555
www.cherokeeranch.org
Tickets: $60 includes Castle Tour, Spanish Supper Buffet, Performance, Dessert & Coffee Reception with the Artists.

Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 PM
Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Drive, Broomfield, CO
Tickets: In advance: $20, At the door: $25
Box office: 720-887-2371
Tickets also online: www.ticketswest.com
1-866-464-2626
Tickets may also be purchased at King Soopers

MJO to feature Jazz Trombonist Eric Richard, 7/19

MJO will feature Jazz Trombonist, Composer & Arranger
Eric Richards in concert at Dazzle, July 19 starting at 7:00p.

Eric Richards returns to Denver & Dazzle to perform an evening of his outstanding works with the MJO. Concert starts at 7:00p. The show will feature some new instrumentals as well as vocals with Suzanne Morrison and Doug Barta.

No stranger to Colorado, Eric Richards is an amazing composer, arranger AND trombonist!! This prolific musician has composed big band charts for many UNC jazz festivals!

Reservations strongly suggested!

Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge
930 Lincoln St
Denver 80203
(303) 839-5100

Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler, 7/24

Jazz Link Enterprises Partners Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler
present
The Timeless Music of Jerome Kern

Jazz guitarist Dale Bruning and writer/photographer/narrator Jude Hibler make their debut appearance at Barbed Wire Books in Longmont July 24, Saturday from 3-5pm. Joining them will be keyboardist Marc Sabatella. Tickets are $12 for all. The store is located at 504 Main Street.
Tickets can be purchased there or from www.jazzlinkenterprises.com.
Seating is limited. Call 303-827-3620 to make reservations.

CONTACT: Jude Hibler - 303-776-1764

Pianist/Composer/Author Kenny Werner, 7/28

We at Broadway Music School, are very Happy to Welcome back the amazing Pianist, Composer, Arranger, and Author of the best selling book, 'Effortless Mastery', Kenny Werner, on Wednesday, July 28th, for an
'Effortless Mastery' Clinic and Quartet Concert featuring Kenny on Piano, Ron Miles on Trumpet, Kent McLagen on Bass, and Chris Lee on Drums.

The Clinic will be from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
The Concert will start at 7:30 PM.

Tickets for the Clinic are $20.00
Tickets for the Concert are $30.00
Tickets for both are $45.00
Call 303-777-0833 for tickets and information.

STEADY ENGAGEMENTS

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.

AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Eric Richards Composition/Arranging Master Class, 7/19

Eric Richards is a master composer and arranger (and trombonist) with credits including the US service jazz bands as well as numerous arrangements for the UNC Jazz Festival program.
Eric will hold a special Master Class on July 19th at 1p-4p at Dazzle.

Here are just some of Eric's arrangements: http://www.uncjazzpress.com/SearchResults.asp?mfg=Eric+Richards

This master class will be limited to a small group (max 5) of composers/arrangers that will include hands-on review of Eric's works as well as review of the students' work. Open to ANY interested musician!

Interested parties MUST contact Scott to confirm a seat in the class. The cost is $40 which includes all materials. Class to be held at Dazzle.

IF the response is great enough, additional classes may be considered by Eric. Please contact Scott NOW if you are interested.

Scott: scott@mjo-denver.org / 303-521-8206

Eric's Websites:
http://fpadirectory.unl.edu/user/erichards2
http://www.myspace.com/ericrichardsmusic

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to interact with one of jazz's greatest composer/arrangers

Course in the Alexander Technique - July 19-23

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. While anyone can benefit from this Technique, the work applies especially well to musicians and educators. Participants will learn about
generalized and specific body use issues that can affect both performance and educational settings, as well as practical skills for the classroom. 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 following web site: (http://spot.colorado.edu/~brody/alextechbasicinfo.html).

James Brody
Professor of oboe // Teacher of the Alexander Technique
Director, College of Music Wellness Initiative
College of Music, 18th & Euclid // 301 UCB
University of Colorado, Boulder 80309
303/492-1641 // fax: 303/492-5619 (not private)
brody@colorado.edu
http://spot.colorado.edu/~brody/

Free Sheet music for violin, violin/piano, string quartet

Free Sheet music for violin, violin/piano, string quartet including violin method books, violin sonatas and concertos, a few string quartets, and a varietyof short works for solo violin with piano (lots of Fritz Kreisler!). First come, first serve at the DMA offices in the small board room behind the photocopy machine. Courtesy of Stu Miller, call Thomas if you have questions (303-573-1717) or come look!

Summer 2010 Mendez Brass Institute Opportunity

A friendly reminder that the deadline is approaching (extended to June 15th) for registration for the 2010 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute, featuring the Summit Brass! There are scholarships and positions still available - dates are August 1-7, 2010 at the University of Denver. Please see http://www.MendezBrassInstitute.com for more information and the application link.
Summer 2010 Mendez Brass Institute Opportunity

LABOR & POLITICS

A Labor Movement Stirs in China

By KEITH BRADSHER
NY Times
Published: June 10, 2010

ZHONGSHAN, China - Striking workers at a Honda auto parts plant here are demanding the right to form their own labor union, something officially forbidden in China, and held a protest march Friday morning.

Meanwhile, other scattered strikes have begun to ripple into Chinese provinces previously untouched by the labor unrest.
A near doubling of wages is the primary goal of the approximately 1,700 Honda workers on strike here in this southeastern China city, at the third Honda auto parts factory to face a work stoppage in the last two weeks.
Full Story

Greed Behind BP, Mine Disasters

June 16, 2010

Corporate greed is the common thread that ties Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch coal mine explosion where 29 miners died and BP's deadly Gulf oil disaster that killed 11 workers, say Mine Workers (UMWA) President Cecil Roberts and United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard.
Full Story

COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.

Lakewood Symphony Auditions

Lakewood Symphony, a community orchestra, will hold auditions for principal clarinet and 2nd clarinet on August 24, 2010. There will also be auditions for principal viola (paid an honorarium), principal string bass (paid an honorarium), all section strings and subs in other sections on August 31. Call 303-980-0400 for further information.

Jean Loucks
Lakewood Symphony

Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras

We are excited to introduce the Greater Boulder Youth Orchetras, the premiere youth orchestra experience in the greater Boulder area!

Celebrating its inaugural year with the 2010-2011 season, this new organization is under the musical leadership of Gary Lewis, the Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Working with him is an amazing artistic staff comprised of Emily Bowman, Keynes Chen, Erik Johnson, and Paul Rowinski. Combining the best of the Boulder Youth Symphony and the High Plains Youth Symphony, the former leading youth orchestras of Boulder, GBYO will propel young musicians of the Boulder-Denver area to the next level of musical greatness, performing significant orchestral repertoire in addition to creating other opportunities to perform and learn about music.

Auditions for this impressive new organization will be held August 21 and 22, 2010. Interested students may sign up for auditions online at this time, on our website. More information about us is attached, and available online.

We would love to be included on your websites, and encourage you to pass along this information to as many people as possible. For more information about us, please visit our website or, better yet, give me a call - I'd love to talk with you about GBYO.

All of us at the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras are very excited about the coming year, and look forward to working with you!

Colorado Youth Symphony Auditions

The CYSO will be holding auditions in August and they can find the audition application on our website and email it back to us. Please contact the CYSO office at:
Michelle Joseph Orman, Executive Director
Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras
571 Galapago Street
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (303) 573-5152
Fax: (303) 573-5197
More information available at: www.coloradoyouthsymphonyorchestra.org.

DYAO Welcomes Jurgen de Lemos as Music Director

DYAO Welcomes Jurgen de Lemos as Music Director for the 2010-2011 Season

The Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO) is pleased to announce Jurgen de Lemos as Music Director for the 2010-2011 season. Mr. de Lemos brings more than 40 years of performance experience with various orchestras, including the Colorado Symphony and New York Philharmonic, to DYAO. He is Music Director of the Littleton Symphony, and has guest conducted the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and Fort Collins Symphony. He previously served as Music Director of DYAO between 1987 and 1989, and has since been an active member of the coaching faculty.

DYAO's Board of Directors, administrative and artistic staff are excited to have professionals of this caliber upholding the mission of DYAO in developing the talent of the Rocky Mountain region's most talented young musicians.

FOR SALE OR RENT / EQUIPMENT WANTED

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 ½ 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, 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.

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.

MEMBER BUSINESSES & SERVICES

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.

Contact Info - DMA Officers

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