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August 11, 2010
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A letter from the Musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
| August 9, 2010
The musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra are urgently requesting the assistance of all ICSOM musicians both for our orchestra and your orchestra. The Detroit Symphony is experiencing a vicious attack from our management, and we are convinced this attack represents, symbolically at least, a test case motivated by the more regressive elements within the League of American Orchestras (formerly ASOL, the American Symphony Orchestra League).
Our management is exploiting financial difficulties caused not only by the hard-hit Michigan economy, but also by conspicuous fiscal errors of their own doing, as a reason to propose degradations which include: salary cuts of nearly 30%, a termination of pension plans, a severe downgrading of health benefits, reducing a traditional 52-week season to 39 weeks, eliminating 14 musicians from required orchestra size, eliminating payment for all electronic media services, and adding a contractual service-conversion clause by which musicians can be required to perform even non-musical duties as part of their employment and the abolishment of tenure altogether. Beautiful Orchestra Hall - Without a Symphony.
Our current contract expires on August 29th. In negotiations thus far management has been completely unwilling to bargain or to adjust their position in any direction but downward. The future is most uncertain. One of our top managers has said, "The Detroit Symphony Orchestra as we have known it will be no more."
It is our sincere belief that, to the extent that the Detroit management is successful in attaining their objectives, the road to similar attempts by other orchestras' managements will be less obstructed and more smoothly paved.
Please help us and help your own orchestra by:
1) Signing up as many potentially concerned people (students, extended family members, friends sympathetic to musicians) as possible to our electronic newsletter. This listing absolutely will not be used for any purpose other than group emails in support of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and other member orchestras. If each and every ICSOM musician will add 5-10 names to our contact list, our cause will be tremendously more effective. The few minutes it takes is an investment in professional orchestral music in America.
To sign up anyone with their email address, go to our website:
http://detroitsymphonymusicians.org/ and scroll to the bottom left margin of the home page, and click on: Sign up for our eNews.
2) Friend us on Social Media, especially Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Linkedin, and allow as many people to friend you as possible.
3) Direct as many people as possible to our webite. A million thanks from the musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! More Info |
Whole Foods to Benefit Junior Symphony Guild, 8/11
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"Attention shoppers! Can I get a price check on a cellist?"
Tom Jensen,
JSG Music Director  |
The Whole Foods store in the Streets at Southglenn (University and
Arapahoe) will be donating 5% of all sales this
Wednesday August 11th to the Junior Symphony Guild's "Inside the
Orchestra" programs-- benifiting the DMA musicians who make up the
ensemble. This is part of Whole Foods' Community Giving Day-- and is at the
Southglenn store only. Student pianists who perform with the orchestra will be giving a recital
throughout the day and Music Director Tom Jensen will be helping "bag groceries"
in white tie and tails. KUSA channel 9's Kirk Montgomery will be there to film a piece for their 4P
newscast. This is a great way to help fund our local musicians while buying food that
you need anyway! So come out and support the JSG and your DMA musicians this Wednesday
August 11!
Junior Symphony Guild
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AFM Appoints Ken Shirk as Assistant to the President for the Western United States
| New York, NY - The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Shirk of Local 99 (Portland, OR) to serve as Assistant to the President for the Western United States.
As the AFM's West Coast representative, Shirk will be based in the Federation's West Coast Office and will provide service to locals and members in the western United States from that location. He will interface with all Federation Divisions and departments: Electronic Media, Symphonic, Travel & Touring, Organizing & Education, as well as AFM Field Staff. Shirk will provide administrative support to the Director of EMSD in the implementation of that division's policies and directives.
"To work for the members and locals in this new administration is both an honor and a privilege, and I am looking forward to meeting this new challenge head-on," said Shirk of his appointment.
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In This Issue
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| Letter from DSO Musicians | | Whole Foods to Benefit Junior Symphony Guild | | AFM Appoints Ken Shirk as Assistant to the President |
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Denver Municipal Band | | Ed Battle, 8/11 & 8/14 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 8/11 & 8/25 | | René Heredia, 8/13 | | MJO with Daniel Barry, 8/16 | | "They Came to Play" 8/19 | | Neil Bridge's Birthday Bash, 8/20 | | Neil Haverstick, 8/21 & 8/23 |
STEADY ENGAGEMENTS |
AUDITION/EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
| | Piano Players Needed | | Female Accordionist Wanted | | FCSO Auditions for Violin | | 12-pc Funk Band Seeks Vocalist | | Boulder Philharmonic, Audition for Violin & Horn | | Colorado Springs Symphony, Audition for Principal Clarinet | | Job Notice: Music Director and Conducto |
ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Composition/Arranging Master Class | | Ballet season subscriptions start under $50 |
LABOR & POLITICS | | Social Security Is Strong for the Long Term | | Boehner, Cantor Trash Workers | | Made in America' at Heart of U.S. Recovery |
COMMUNITY ORCH & BAND | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Jefferson Symphony, 8/19 & 8/22 | | Longmont Symphony Orchestra Auditions | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Openings | | Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra Auditions |
YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Denver Young Artist Orchestra Auditions | | Youth Orchestra of the Rockies Auditions | | Longmont Youth Symphony Auditions | | Young Artist Concerto Competitio | | Call for GBYO brass musicians |
FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Denver Municipal Band, Upcoming Performances
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 Founded in Denver, Colorado in the 1860s, the Denver Municipal Band is
the oldest professional concert band in the continental United States.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, August 13 - 6:30 PM
Denver Municipal Band 6:30pm. Concert Band with
fireworks display and guest student musicians from Arapahoe County Schools. Sterne
Park, Littleton. (303) 322-8608.
Friday, August 20 - 7:30 PM
Jazz Band at Bates and Hobart Park
Saturday, August 21 - 7:00 PM
Jazz Band at Mayfair Park
Friday, August 27 - 6:30 PM
Concert Band at Cheesman Park
More Info
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Ed Battle, 8/11 & 8/14
| Ed Battle  | Wednesday evening, August 11, beginning at 9:00 PM
Ed Battle, vocals & Jeff Jenkins, piano WEDNSDAY EVENING AUGUST 11 JEFF Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St. (no cover)
Saturday, August 14, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Cora Faye's Cafe, soul food and jazz dinner
2861 Colorado Blvd
303-333-5551
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Centerpiece Jazz, 8/11 & 8/25
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Greetings Music
Lovers, Joni Janak, Ed Stephen
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Centerpiece Jazz (Joni Janak, Ron Moewes, Ed Stephen, and Colin
Gieg) August 11 and 25 - Cafe del
Sol, 6th and Garrison, 6 to 9 pm, 303 238 7999 for
reservations. Ron will also be playing with
Ralph Sharon (of Tony Bennett fame) and Dean Ross on bass on Thursday August 26,
from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Dazzle Jazz Restaurant, 930 Lincoln
St. $20.00 gets you your choice of
entree, 1 beverage (alcoholic or non), tax and tip included, and music by the
Ralph Sharon Trio. Call 303 839 5100 for reservations. They are already half
booked up. Joni and Ron will also be
appearing with the Dean Bushnell Orchestra at River Pointe, 5225 S. Prince St.
in Littleton, on August 17 from 6 to 9 pm Hope to see you. Thanks for
your support. Ron |
René Heredia & his Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre, 8/13
| "Gypsy Flamenco Fire"
 The Premiere Flamenco Dance Company of Colorado
Friday, August 13th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Passion, grace and fire!
Lavish, authentic costumes of Spain!
One night only! A show for the entire family - not to be missed!
at
D Note
7519 Grandview Ave
Arvada, Co
303.GO.DNOTE (303.463.6683)
Tickets: $12 at the door
www.dnote.us
www.reneheredia.com
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MJO with Daniel Barry, 8/16
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The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of outstanding big band jazz from around the world with Dr.
Daniel Barry. Concert
begins at 7p with 2 great sets of Latin jazz with a few other surprises thrown
in!!
Daniel
Barry is an award winning composer, arranger, conductor, music educator,
publisher and trumpet player. His numerous compositions for jazz ensemble are
performed by professional and student jazz ensembles
worldwide.
Although
Daniel's work as a composer falls primarily into the jazz category, his music
contains elements garnered from advanced classical music studies along with
residencies and festival performances throughout the world, in particular the
Caribbean, Central America, Peru, Brazil and Southeast Asia.
Recently he
has served as guest Composer/Performer in Residence for the Banda Amazonas in
Manaus, Brazil, the Conservatoire de Tatui in Sao Paulo Brazil, and as a
featured composer at the 2007 Lima Jazz Festival in
Peru.
http://metropolitanjazzorchestra.com/
Reservations
strongly suggested!
Dazzle
Restaurant & Lounge
930
Lincoln St
Denver
80203
(303)
839-5100
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Denver Film Society - "They Came to Play" 8/19
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 They Came To Play- August 19 at 7:00 PM
For tickets, please visit www.denverfilm.org
91 Minute Running Time
Language: English
DocNight presentation Thursday, August 19 at 7pm Director Alex Rotaru in-person! Film and Q&A followed by a reception in Gallery 30. In partnership with the Documentary Cinema Institute
They Came to Play celebrates the joy of classical music with humor and drama. Several talented amateur pianists strive to balance their work, home and musical lives, as they prepare to compete in the International Amateur Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by the Van Cliburn Foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. Before a distinguished jury and a discerning audience, these inspiring individuals endeavor to perform at near-professional levels in three highly competitive elimination rounds.
Alex Rotaru
Alex was born in Bucharest, Romania, to playwright Eugen Rotaru and actress Maria Rotaru. He attended University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television and earned a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Film/TV Production. Since graduation, he has worked in script development, and most recently in TV documentaries. Recipient of a 2006 Christopher Award. Alex lives in Los Angeles, California.
The Starz FilmCenter is located at 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO. Parking is free in the surface lot across Auraria Parkway from the Pepsi Center.
Group discounts apply for groups of 10 or more. Contact sylvia@denverfilm.org or call 303-595-3456 ext 227 for more information.
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Neil Bridge's Birthday Bash, 8/20
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Karen Lee & Neil Bridge  | Neil's Birthday Bash
As a gift to Neil, the Bridge Family and Karen Lee are adding two of Neil's favorite musicians, Mitch Chmara on guitar and Michael Fitzmaurice on bass. Neil really connects with these two guys and wants to share this, his birthday gift with you.
Join "The Bridges et. al." at Gabriel's in Sedalia, Friday August 20th from 6:00 - 9:00 Pm on the patio.
See Neil's 8/1 Feature in the Denver Post
Gabriel's, 5450 Manhart Ave (Highway 67), Sedalia, CO 80135
Phone: 303-688-2323
www.gabrielsdenver.com
http://www.neilbidge7.info
(No Cover, A la carte menu)
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Neil Haverstick, 8/21 & 8/23
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Neil Haverstick  | On Saturday Aug 21, I'll be playing
a solo concert at Swallow Hill, Yale and Broadway, at 8PM...this is a CD release
for my new disc "Fretless," a compilation of fretless pieces from my previous
CD's. I will of course be playing acoustic and electric fretless axes, as well
as 19 and 34 tone guitars...and will be winging it as usual, so no telling what
else will happen. I usually play blues and jazz around town, but this will
feature my original compositions, so hoping you'll be there.
Then, Monday
Aug 23, I'll be on KGNU's "Present Edge" show, hosted by Thomas Lenk (88.5
FM/1390 AM/kgnu.org), at 10 PM, Denver time, talking about tuning theory,
microtones, fretless/micro guitars, Bach tunings, and much more, as well as
playing all sorts of unusual micro music...hope you can listen in, promise you a
unique listening experience.
www.microstick.net
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STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
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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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Piano Players Needed
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groups. Please send info to aaron@co-musicproducer.com |
Female Accordionist Wanted - $60,000/yr plus benefits
| Disney Auditions is seeking experienced Female Accordionists with strong audience participation skills to perform in a new entertainment offering at Epcot. This five-piece Italian style group consists of one musician with four actors and performs on the street in a highly improvisational environment. The audition is to cast ONE Gull Time position as well as substitute positions.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Appointments begin at 10:00 AM To schedule an appointment call 407-397-3285
REQUIREMENTS All applicants must be at least age 18 to audition - This audition will be judged by musical ability and showmanship.
- Please bring your own accordion.
- All musicians employed by the Walt Disney World Resort are covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Musicians.
www.disneyauditions.com
Editor's Note: We're not making this up!
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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions for Violin
| The Fort Collins Symphony announces auditions for the following positions:
PRINCIPAL 2nd VIOLIN
2nd Stand Outside (PRINCIPAL 1st) VIOLIN
SECTION VIOLIN
DATE: Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010
LOCATION: Colorado State University Center for the Arts
1466 Remington St
Fort Collins CO 80524
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 20, 2009
For more information and to request an audition time for any of the above openings email a ONE PAGE resume to:
April Johannesen, Personnel Manager
ajohannesen@fcsymphony.org
Please include current address, email address and phone number.
Communication via email is preferred, but you may also mail to:
Fort Collins Symphony
Attn: April Johannesen
P.O. Box 1963
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Information and repertoire may be found at www.fcsymphony.org/jobs.shtml
April Johannesen
Fort Collins Symphony Personnel Manager
www.fcsymphony.org
303-746-0683
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12-pc Funk Band Seeks Vocalist
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Hipsteria looking for male lead vocalist: 12-piece funk/rock horn band seeking strong male
vocalist to cover challenging lead and b/u vocals. Influences include Tower of
Power, Blood Sweat & Tears, Steely Dan and more. Must be willing to rehearse
twice monthly. Check us out at MassHipsteria.com. Call Tom at (303)
960-2331.
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Boulder Philharmonic, Audition for Violin & Horn
| The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra will hold auditions in early September 2010 for the following tenure-track positions:
Section Violin (one opening)
Utility/Assistant Horn
For information, including application procedure and repertoire, please send a one-page professional resume by email to (kpeoria@boulderphil.org). Please specify your instrument in the subject line.
The deadline to receive resumes is August 18, 2010.
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Colorado Springs Symphony, Audition for Principal Clarinet
| Principal Clarinet Auditions for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will be held
in Colorado Springs on August 28, 2010.
Please send resume before August
14, 2010 to:
David Halvorson, Personnel Manager
c/o Colorado Springs
Philharmonic
P.O. Box 1266
Colorado Springs, CO. 80901
E-mail: davidh@csphilharmonic.org
www.csphilharmonic.org
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Job Notice: Music Director and Conductor - Evergreen Chamber Orchestra
| The Evergreen Chamber
Orchestra announces the opening of the music director and conductor position to
begin in the fall of 2010. The selection
committee is looking for experienced orchestra conducting applicants. Applicants should submit a resume and three
letters of recommendation (which need to
contain contact information for the individual writing the recommendation). The resume and letters are to be sent via
e-mail to: pakershaw@comcast.net by August 20, 2010. Job
descriptions and the application process can be located on the Evergreen Chamber
Orchestra website at: www.evergreenchamberorch.org Selected candidates will
audition with the orchestra on Saturday
September11, 2010.
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Dr. Daniel Barry - Composition/Arranging
Master Class, 8/16
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Dr.
Daniel Barry is an accomplished composer and arranger (and trumpeter) with a
view of big band jazz that spans the globe! Daniel will
hold a special Master Class on Aug 16th (1:00p-4:00p) at
Dazzle.
This
master class will include a hands-on review of Daniel'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.
Scott: scott@mjo-denver.org /
303-521-8206
Daniel's Website: http://www.barrymusic.com/index.htm
Don't
miss this fantastic opportunity to interact with this
outstanding composer/arranger!!
Dazzle
Restaurant & Lounge
930
Lincoln St
Denver
80203
(303)
839-5100
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Colorado Ballet season subscriptions start under $50
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.jpg) Subscriptions to our 50th Anniversary Season starts at $48.
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Report Shows Social Security Is
Strong for the Long
Term
| Aug. 6, 2010
Social Security is still in long-term strong shape,
according to the most recent report by the Social Security Board of Trustees.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says that should serve as "comeuppance for the
right-wing, ideological" politicians clamoring for benefit cuts, higher
retirement age and privatization.
Read On
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Republican Leaders Boehner,
Cantor Trash
Workers
| Aug. 9, 2010
Talk about out of touch. Putting Americans back to work
isn't good for the economy, according to House Republican leader John Boehner
(R-Ohio). He says the Senate's just-passed jobs bill is just a "pay off" to
"special interests." No, it's paychecks for workers.
Read On
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Obama Says 'Made in America'
at Heart of U.S.
Recovery
| Aug. 4, 2010
President Obama today told the AFL-CIO Executive Council: We
are going to rebuild our economy stronger than before, and at the heart of it
will be three simple words: Made in America.
Full Story
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COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.
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Lakewood Symphony Auditions
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Lakewood
Symphony is
holding auditions for clarinets, second trombone, and all strings, including
principal viola and string bass, both of which receive an honorarium. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other
sections. Rehearsals on Tuesdays,
7:30-10, Sept thru May at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are
at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call
303 - 980-0400 for requirements, appointment, and further information. |
Jefferson Symphony featuring works by Walter Barr, 8/19 & 8/22
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Greetings, everyone!
I hope you're well and having a great
summer. I would like to invite you to several special "Pops" concerts by the
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra on August 19 and 22 and September 2. All concerts
are outside performances.
On August 19 and 22, the orchestra
will be performing three of my new pieces: "Viva La Vida Salsa," "Love Notes
to Kathleen," and "Daybreak," a new jazz-style piece for trumpet,
rhythm section, and orchestra. The August 19 concert will take place at 6:30 at
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 West 38th Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
The Aug. 22nd concert will be held at the Parfet Park at 10th Street and
Washington Avenue in Golden, CO. Both concerts are free and open to the
public.
On September 2, the orchestra will premiere my new
piece, "Tribute to Stevie Wonder." The performance is at 7:30 pm at the
Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada, Colorado. General
admission is $10; lawn tickets, $18; and covered premium tickets, $22.
Hope to see you there!
Warm regards,
Walter
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Longmont Symphony Orchestra Auditions
| The Longmont Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr.
Robert Olson, has the following vacancies for the 2010-11 season:
Principal cello (paid position)
2nd flute/ piccolo
Section strings
Auditions will be held at Skyline High School on August 29,
2010. Please contact Cami Kidwell-Dodge for audition materials and times: camikaye24@gmail.com or 303-772-8330.
Visit our website for other information: http://www.longmontsymphony.org/
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Openings in the Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions
| The Golden Eagle Concert Band, a 50 piece adult community concert band in the
Denver are is looking for some additional players to fill open chairs in the
band. We have openings for the following:
Bassoon 1 & 2 (needed immediately)
Clarinets - 2-3 chairs open(Needed immediately)
Primary Mallet Percussion - 1 chair open(Needed
immediately)
2nd Oboe - 1 chair open
Trumpet - 1-2 chairs open
If you have wind ensemble experience or have played in high school or college
and would like to join a very good adult concert band, please contact John
Williams at 303-695-8800. There are no dues. We are not a "pay to play"
organization. We would love to talk to you to see if you would like to join us,
so please give me a call. We are a your round performing organization. We have a
fun summer schedule. Check out our web site at www.gebb.org
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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 Viola; Principal French Horn; Trumpet II; substitutes for all strings.
Saturday, September 4, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bassoon II
Saturday, September 11, 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
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YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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Denver Young Artist Orchestra Auditions
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ATTENTION MUSICIANS AGES 8
TO 23
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF
DYAO!
The Denver Young Artists
Orchestra Association, Colorado's premier youth orchestra program, has openings
for the following instruments in its three orchestras for the 2010-2011
season:
Clarinet | Bassoon | Horn | Trumpet
| Trombone | Tuba |
Harp | Percussion | Viola |
Bass
Late auditions will be held August 19, 2010 at the Lamont
School of Music. (2344 E Iliff Ave,
Denver)
For more information and to download an audition application,
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Youth Orchestra of the Rockies (Fort Collins) Announces Auditions
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Youth Orchestra of the Rockies (YOR), under the leadership of new Music Director
Thomas A. Blomster, is proud to announce auditions for all instruments on August
7, 2010. Supplemental auditions will also be held on August 21, 2010. Openings
are in both the Symphony Orchestra (SO) and the Chamber Orchestra (CO) for all
orchestral instruments. In addition, the SO is looking for alto, tenor, and
baritone sax, bass clarinet, and piano/keyboards. The SO program this fall
includes Gershwin's An American In Paris and Prokofiev's
Lieutenant Kije Suite, as well as Mozart's Overture
from The Abduction of the Seraglio. For more information,
please check the YOR website at: http://www.fortnet.org/YOR
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Open Auditions for the Longmont Youth Symphony, 8/28
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The Longmont Youth
Symphony, Longmont Junior Youth Symphony, and Wind Ensemble are auditioning
musicians of all band and orchestral instruments for the 2010-2011 concert
season. Auditions will take place August 23 & August 28. See our audition
requirements page for details. http://longmontyouthsymphony.org/auditions/
The
Longmont Youth Symphony is the premiere honors orchestra of young musicians in
the St. Vrain Valley and surrounding areas. LYS musicians play an active concert
season of challenging music -- at least 4 concerts per season including a
side-by-side concerts with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra and the Boulder
Symphony Orchestra. LYS musicians recently completed an 18-day tour of China in
the summer of 2010 (read about it here) and
plans for an upcoming tour are in-process.
There is no charge to audition
for the Longmont Youth Symphony. Sign up hereto arrange an audition.
Monday,
August 23rd, 2010, Saturday August 28th, 2010
Cost: Free
auditions
held at:
Longmont Symphony Orchestra offices
519 Main Street
Longmont,
CO USA 80501-3568
More Information:
Sarah
Email: info@longmontyouthsymphony.org
Phone:
(303) 351-1452
Website:longmontyouthsymphony.org/auditions/audition-signup/ |
Young Artist Concerto Competition
| The Denver
Philharmonic Orchestra is now accepting applications for
its Young
Artist Competition/Masterclass for brass, winds, and percussion(ages 12-22). This is not your typical musical
competition-its primary goal is to provide all
participants with a meaningful educational experience by holding audition performances in
a masterclass setting.
One
or two masterclass participants will be selected to perform a movement of their
concerto with the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra during the January 28, 2011
concert.
More Information
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Call for GBYO brass musicians
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Dear music teachers,
We're very excited that many people are showing a great deal of interest in
the new Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras, and we've already received more than
150 audition applications. However, we're light on brass, especially low brass.
We have trumpet players, but need horns, trombones, and tuba.
We are only a few brass players away from assembling a full orchestra, and
I hope you'll join me in seeking out talented and enthusiastic brass students to
work with Maestro Gary
Lewis, the artistic staff, and the GBYO mentoring program in this inaugural
season. It promises to be a tremendous year full of wonderful
opportunities.
I'd also like to remind you at this time that all GBYO musicians are
required to participate in their parallel school music ensemble and take private
lessons.
More about our programs and conductors, and an audition
application, can be found online at www.greaterboulderyo.org
and I'd certainly be more than happy to talk with you about the coming
year.
Thanks!
Brian Jack
Executive Director, GBYO
GreaterBoulderYO.org
GreaterBoulderYO@gmail.com
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FOR SALE OR RENT / EQUIPMENT WANTED
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Leedy 1925 Xylorimba. Geoge Hamilton Green Model 4 octave starting from
"middle C"
Good condition. $2500
Contact John Galm galmo2001@yahoo.com or 303 250 2000 Free violin music (a box full of old stuff). Capitol Hill. Catherine
Rands 303-733-3908
Violin for sale - an excellent value for any serious
music student or young professional, or a seasoned professional who needs a
second instrument that'll stand up to any challenge. My husband Tom was the sole
owner of this instrument, which he played at Meadowmount and as concertmaster of
the American Youth Orchestra in high school,as a student at Indiana University, and in his
early years as a professional player.
Please contact me if you want to
give it a trial run.
 Appraisal
Values as of April 8, 2009:
4/4 size Violin by Gustav
August Ficker, lot #0026 No. 227; made in
Germany exclusively for Wm
Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL
Appraisal
$6,500
4/4 Violin Bow stamped Wm Lewis
& Son, round pernambuco
Appraisal
$1,600
4/4 Violin Case oblong
w/leather trim, canvas cover, shoulder strap
Appraisal
$500
Asking price for all 3
items: $6,500
Contact Lisa Eakins:
970.988.8083 or vcellisa1@comcast.net
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.
Thanks for your help, and have a blessed day!
--
Peace!
Ed Contreras
World Percussion and Drums
www.edcontreras.com
303-945-6772
Black
Water (a tribute to the Doobie Brothers and other Classic Rock
Artists)
Istari World Percussion
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.
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 Horn for
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.
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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
Hank Troy 303-703-3550 -
hanktroydma@aol.com
Michael Weaver 303-875-4013 - csatb@yahoo.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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