July 9, 2010
Vol 10, Issue 22
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3rd Quarter Membership Dues are now payable
Membership dues for the 3rd quarter (July-Sept. 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!
Richardson Symphony Placed on Unfair List
RICHARDSON SYMPHONY, INC. REPUDIATED MUSICIANS' UNION CONTRACT
UNION WILL PICKET AND LEAFLET ALL RSO SERVICES

WHO: Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association, affiliated Local 72-147 of the American Federation of Musicians, which represents more than 1700 professional musicians across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, including musicians of the Dallas and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestras, The Dallas Opera Orchestra and the Richardson Symphony Orchestra.

WHAT: The Richardson Symphony, Inc. has been placed on the International Unfair List of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.

WHY: RSO President Jim Pierce announced July 1 that RSO would not negotiate a new contract with the musicians' union. RSO has contracted with the union since 1992. The current contract expires August 31, 2010. Management called a June 30 orchestra meeting at Pierce's Alliance Data office in Richardson, purportedly to discuss "structural changes" in operations, but Union reps Ray Hair, Karen Schnackenberg and Principal trumpeter Bert Truax were barred by a sheriff's deputy who called Dallas Police to the scene. Police, acting on RSO's orders, escorted the reps and Truax from the property despite an agreement designating Local 72-147 as the orchestra's representative. RSO members in attendance reported that management officials said the meeting was called to advise that it would refuse to negotiate further with the union upon expiration of the existing contract. RSO's actions prompted the union to place RSO upon the AFM's International Unfair list, which triggers the possibility of fines of up to $50,000 and/or expulsion for AFM members who work for or with RSO. AFM represents 90,000 professional musicians across the US and Canada. Until the dispute is resolved, musicians will form picket and distribute leaflets to patrons to encourage them to refrain from attending RSO services. RSO members leafleted concertgoers at a May 8 performance to protest management's late wage payments, chronically delinquent for most concerts over the past two years. A clip of Conductor Anshel Brusilow's abusive rant aimed at principal trumpeter Bert Truax who protested RSO's shabby treatment toward the orchestra, drew worldwide attention to the orchestra's struggle to get paid on time and to rehearse and perform with without insult.
For further information, contact Local 72-147 President Ray Hair at (Metro) 817-469-6040 or 817-988-5238 (cell).
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In Richardson, the Battle Begins
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Richardson Symphony Placed on Unfair List

EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
Colorado Symphony Orchestra, 6/4-6
Denver Municipal Band
"The Bridges" 7/9
Juba Juba! 7/9
Neil Haverstick, 7/10
"Chased, 7/10
Friends of Chamber Music, Loveland
Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Sextet, 7/16
Wil Swindler's Elevenet 7/18
Colorado Chamber Players, 7/19
MJO to feature Jazz Trombonist Eric Richard, 7/19
Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler, 7/24
Pianist/Composer/Author Kenny Werner, 7/28
Paul Primus, Solo Violin Recital, 7/30
René Heredia, 6/26 & 7/31
Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Sextet, 7/31

STEADY ENGAGEMENTS

AUDITION/EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
Colorado Springs Symphony, Audition for Principal Clarinet
Part-time band and/or orchestra teachers wanted

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Course in the Alexander Technique - July 19-23
2010 Mendez Brass Institute

LABOR & POLITICS
Recession Has Hit More than Half of Us
Job Growth Best Answer to Debt

COMMUNITY ORCH & BAND
Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra Auditions
National Repertory Orchestra, 7/3 & 7/24
Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras
Colorado Youth Symphony Auditions

FOR SALE OR RENT
MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES
Contact Info - DMA Officers
Quick Links
EVENTS & PERORMANCES

Colorado Symphony Orchestra
July 15 at 7:30 p.m. | Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Mozart Under Moonlight
Douglas Boyd, principal guest conductor
Elizabeth Keusch, soprano

Click the link below to purchase tickets online or contact the ArvadaCenter Box Office at
720.898-7200. Click here to purchase tickets.

Classical Masterpieces
July 18 (Sun), 7:30PM
Associate Conductor Scott O'Neil leads the Colorado Symphony in a program of Classical Masterpieces at Stapleton Central Park.

Opera's Greatest Melodies
July 22 (Thu), 7:30PM
Scott O'Neil and the Colorado Symphony perform some of opera's greatest melodies at City Park as part of the Carol Gossard Colorado Symphony Parks Concert Series.
Scott O'Neil, conductor
Puccini / La Tregenda from Le villi 4'
Verdi / La forza del destino Overture 8'
Puccini / Intermezzo from Act III, Manon Lescaut 5'
Rossini / Overture to The Barber of Seville 8'
Bizet / Carmen Suite No. 1 12'
Bizet / L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 18'
Offenbach / Orpheus in the Underworld 5'
Denver Municipal Band, Upcoming Performances

Denver Municipal BandFounded in Denver, Colorado in the 1860s, the Denver Municipal Band is the oldest professional concert band in the continental United States.

Upcoming Dates
Saturday, July 17
Denver Municipal Band    6:30pm.  DMB Wind Festval with four bands and sixteen civil war cannons performing 1812 Overtre.  Clement Park (Littleton), Denver. (303) 322-8608.

Saturday, July 31
Denver Municipal Band    7:30pm.  From Sousa to Broadway, a collection of concert band classics.  Southmoor Park (Denver), Denver. (303) 322-8608.

Thursday, August 5
Denver Municipal Band    7:00pm.  DMB Concert Band accompanying internationally renowned Brass soloists.  Newman Center, Denver. (303) 322-8608.

More Information

"The Bridges" 7/9
Join "The Bridges" at Gabriel's Restaurant in Sedalia
Chris DanielsFriday July 9th
Neil Bridge on piano and Karen Lee on vocals,
from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in Gabriel's Bar

Gabriel's
5450 Manhart Ave. (Highway 67)
Sedalia, CO  80135
Phone: 303-688-2323
www.gabrielsdenver.com

Visit our website: http://www.neilbridge7.info/
Juba Juba! 7/9
Come on down if you're anywhere near Castle Rock. We have the good fortune to have Justin Mesh, original founding member of Juba Juba! on the drum kit.  Hope to see you! 
 
Friday, July 9th, 9:00 PM
Next Door Bar
217 4th Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104    
(303)688-1860
http://www.castlecafe.com/ndb/news.php
www.jubajubaband.com  
Neil Haverstick, 7/10
Neil Haverstick
Neil Haverstick

The Stickman Trio (Marc Johnson and Mary Stribling) is playing Cool River Cafe on Saturday, July 10 (8-11), hope you can make it out. Cool River has turned into a nice room for blues, and we're having a great time...see you there...best...Hstick   www.microstick.net
"Chased (A Bill Chase Tribute Band) 7/10
Estes Park!" on Saturday, July 10 at 7:00pm.

"Chased"
"Chased"
Event: Chased (A Bill Chase Tribute Band) - Estes Park!
What: Concert
Start Time: Saturday, July 10 at 7:00pm
End Time: Saturday, July 10 at 9:30pm
Where: Performance Park
The Friends of Chamber Music, Loveland 7/11
Sunday, July 11 at 3:00 PM
The Friends of Chamber Music, Loveland gives a gala performance for its 2010-11 Series opening.  Join the Summer Gala Garden Party with the Friends of Chamber Music, Loveland at the McCreery House at 746 North Washington Avenue  in Loveland at their exquisite garden. Hear  trumpet voluntaries in a Baroque setting, woodwind quintet music of Samuel Barber and Amy Beach: Summer Music and Pastoral, enjoy art work with a summer flair, and naturally wine and other dainties. Students are encouraged to attend to give their thoughts about the Samuel Barber's Summer Music.....is this descriptive music about mother nature?? Adults $20.00, students through grade 12, no cost. Further information: 970 663 7928
Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Sextet, 7/16
Mark your calendars now - The Broadway Music School presents The Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Sextet and "BAM"  at  7 pm on Friday, July 16, 2010. Take a world class rhythm section - Marc Sabatella - piano, Ken Walker - bass, Mike Marlier - drums, and add a front line of Al Hermann - trombone, Marguerite Juenemann - vocalese and Bob Montgomery - trumpet, performing a combination of familiar and unfamiliar music arranged for this unique combination  of brass, voice and rhythm, creatively entwined in improvisational performance ...... and you have "BAM".        

"BAM" presents a fresh musical adventure for your ears and your heart - don't miss this terrific new ensemble on Friday, July 16 at The Broadway Music School - $15 cover charge.

The Broadway Music School is located at 1940 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
Reservations at: 303-777-0833 or
broadwaymusicschool@earthlink.net
www.broadwaymusicschool.com
Gil Evans show - Wil Swindler's Elevenet 7/18
Sunday July 18 at 7pm

Will Swindler
Chris Daniels
Legendary jazz composer Gil Evans created some of the most influential and important music of the 20th century.  His unique style has shaped the modern genre of large-ensemble jazz like no one else in history, yet much of his music is rarely performed live anywhere in the world.  Jazz aficionados and jazz musicians alike flock to such performances to hear the rare fruit that is Gil's music live in concert.

On Sunday July 18, Wil Swindler's Elevenet will perform an entire concert featuring the music of Gil Evans at Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge at 7pm.  These beautifully haunting and frequently swinging masterpieces have been prepared for live performance by skilled arranger Wil Swindler.  Swindler recently received the Gil Evans Fellowship, an award given to one jazz composer each year selected from an international field of candidates.  This honor places Swindler alongside previous winners such as Maria Schneider and John Hollenbeck.  "Gil was a huge influence on my music before I was lucky enough to win this award," remarks Swindler.  "I am even more honored by the fact that I can bring Gil's music back to the stage and to the ears of the jazz audience in Denver."  The concert will feature music from the Gil Evans/Miles Davis collaborations, Birth of the Cool, Miles Ahead, Sketches of Spain, Porgy and Bess and more!

Performing the music is Swindler's group, the Elevenet.  Very few groups in the world have the instrumentation and skill to tackle Gil's special style of art-music, but the Elevenet has proven it is up to the task.  This is the 3rd annual concert of Evans' music presented by this group of jazz and classical musicians and one of a series of concerts of modern music the group has presented in the last 3 years.  Featured musicians for this performance include Gabe Mervine, Darren Kramer, Wil Swindler, Ricky Sweum and Todd Reid.  For more info, visit www.jazz11.com or www.wilswindler.com

Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge
930 Lincoln St (www.dazzlejazz.com)
303.839.5100

Colorado Chamber Players, 7/19
The Colorado Chamber Players will partner with Museo de las Americas for a FREE concert entitled Música de Feria on Monday July 19th, offered at 7:30 p.m. In conjunction with the Museo's exhibition Liberators Project and the Denver Biennial, the award-winning group will perform music of the New World. Included will be works by composers and innovators from Mexico (Silvestre Revueltas - string quartet Música de Feria); Chile (Miguel Chuaqui - Archaeoperyx for solo flute); and Argentina (Astor Piazzolla - L'Histoire du Tango for flute/guitar and Alberto Ginastera -Impresiones de la Puna for flute and string quartet.

Performing artists will be Paul Primus and David Waldman, Violins; Barbara Hamilton, Viola; Katharine Knight, Cello; Paul Nagem, Flute; and Masakazu Ito, Guitar. Chilean composer Miguel Chuaqui, Professor at the University of Utah, will give a pre-concert talk. The Museo de las Americas is located at 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, in the heart of the Santa Fe Art District.

6:45: Pre-concert talk with Miguel Chuaqui
7:30 Concert, followed by reception

Colorado Chamber Players
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.


Paul Primus, Solo Violin Recital, 7/30
Paul Primus
Paul Primus
Colorado Symphony member and Colorado Chamber Players member Paul Primus gives Solo V
When: Friday July 30th, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Golden Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 3101 South Golden Road, Golden, CO 80401


Information: Call 303-279-4251
How much:FREE
Paul Primus' Bio
Directions

René Heredia, 7/31
"Gypsy Flamenco Fire"

Presented by
René Heredia
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, 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

Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Sextet, 7/31
Mark your calendars now - Dazzle Jazz presents The Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Sextet and BAM for shows at 7 & 9 pm on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Take a world class rhythm section - Marc Sabatella - piano, Ken Walker - bass, Mike Marlier - drums, and add a front line of Al Hermann - trombone, Marguerite Juenemann - vocalese and Bob Montgomery - trumpet, performing a combination of familiar and unfamiliar music arranged for this unique combination  of brass, voice and rhythm, creatively entwined in improvisational performance ... and you have "BAM."

BAM presents a fresh musical adventure for your ears and your heart - don't miss this terrific new ensemble on Saturday, July 31 at Dazzle Jazz Club.

Mark your calendars now and reserve your table early - $15 cover charge.
Dazzle, located at 930 Lincoln (between 9th & 10th) features great food and drink in a venue  uniquely suited to the presentation of Jazz.
Reservations at: 303-839-5100, info@dazzlejazz.com, or www.dazzlejazz.com.
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

Colorado Springs Symphony, Audition for Principal Clarinet
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic announces auditions for Principal Clarinet.
Audition Date: Saturday August 28, 2010
For more information, please contact:
 
David Halvorson
Personnel Manager
Colorado Springs Philharmonic
P.O. Box 1266
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
719-328-1919
davidh@csphilharmonic.org
Part-time band and/or orchestra teachers
Wanted:
Part-time band and/or orchestra teachers to teach 4th, 5th, & 6th grade classes before or after school in Castle Rock and Parker.  Contact Debbie Davidson-Stanfill: rceim@comcast.net
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/
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

Study: Recession Has Hit More than Half of Us
July 6, 2010

Fifty-five percent of U.S. workers have either been unemployed, taken a pay cut, had their work hours reduced or have become involuntary part-time workers, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center's Social and Demographic Trends Project. Yet Senate Republicans do nothing to address the crisis.
Read More

Trumka: Job Growth Best Answer to Debt
July 1, 2010
The best way to address the nation's budget is with stronger economic and job growth through stimulus spending now, not by cutting Social Security, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka told the federal budget deficit commission yesterday.
Read On
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.

Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra Auditions
Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra
David Rutherford, Music Director
Announces auditions for the following:
Principal Violin II; Section Violin I/II; Principal French Horn; Trumpet II
And substitutes for all strings.
Saturday, September 4, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
at Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver
For details, e-mail or call Camilla Bonzo, Orchestra Manager
celloboat@gmail.com   719-207-3091
If interested, send resume by August 15 to:
Camilla Bonzo, Orchestra Manager
e-mail: celloboat@gmail.com
mailing address:
Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra
Augustana Arts, Inc.
5000 E Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80246
National Repertory Orchestra, Upcoming Performances

http://www.netnewsdesk.com/NRO/index.cfm?PID=636&ID=6984,24884,28563&S=iimooivutKeep reading to learn about future NRO concerts!
Tickets may be purchased through the Riverwalk Box Office by phone at 970-547-3100 or online through this link. Click on the read more link for upcoming concert information!
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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
 

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Used American Case Co. cello case, brown (pattern) exterior w/green plush velvet interior with rosen compartment in neck and extra pocket on the bottom of door. $350    720-289-3573

Congas for Sale - I am downsizing my gear and have decided to sell my almost new Toca Traditional congas!  It is a set of 3: 11" quinto, 11 3/4" conga, and 12 1/2" tumba, each with a bag!  They are the natural oak finish drums, with near new heads!  I have only used them for recording sessions, since I have fiberglass drums for live gigs.  I am willing to sell the set for $600, which is far below the cost of a new set of pro drums.  Please call or email if you or someone you know is interested!  I am attaching a photo of the drums from Toca's web site.

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World Percussion and Drums
www.edcontreras.com
303-945-6772
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Istari World Percussion

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.
 
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