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August 19, 2010
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In Memory - Richard E. Geertz
| Richard E. Geertz  | Richard Edward Geertz died at his home in Boulder on July 17,
2010. He was 65. A memorial Mass will be celebrated
at St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish in Boulder on Friday, August 27 at
5:30pm. Burial will be at 10:00am Saturday, August 28 at Sacred
Heart of Mary cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 36 years
Mary Jungerman and two daughters, Lois Kathryn Geertz and Clara Elizabeth
Geertz, a brother John Geertz-Larson and two sisters, Wendy Geertz and Kathryn
Schopp. A native of Chicago, Geertz earned the Bachelor of Arts in
Economics from Grinnell College, a year of law school at the University of
Minnesota, a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Minnesota, and a
Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Colorado at
Boulder. Recently retired from nearly 30 years as Tuition
Classification Officer in the Registrar's office at CU/Boulder, Geertz was also
well known in the community as a singer and choral conductor, performing in and
conducting groups such as the Boulder Bach Festival Chorus, his own Boulder
Community Chorus, which he founded and directed in the 1980's, and many choral
groups in the front range area. He prepared the chorus for the
Colorado Music Festival's performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony #3 with Giora
Bernstein in the 1980's and conducted the chorus for the Rocky Mountain Center
for Musical Arts' performances of Amahl and the Night Visitors. At the time of his death he served as cantor for St. Thomas Aquinas
University Parish. Volunteer activities included past service on
the board of Campus Ministries at CU/Boulder, income tax preparation for the
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, Eco Cycle, chairing and serving on the
CU Disciplinary Committee and officiating for many years as an election
judge. Rick was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking, sailing,
canoeing, camping and birding. He also played bridge, read
voraciously on history, politics and current affairs, watched every movie ever
made, and enjoyed travel and time spent with family and friends. The family is stunned by their sudden and incalculable loss but is
comforted by overwhelming love and support from family, friends and
colleagues. Contributions may be made in Rick's name to the Chuck and
Jane Byers Fund for Choral Music Education (through the CU Foundation at the
College of Music), St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish Food Bank, and the
National Park Service (http://www.nps.gov/romo/supportyourpark/index.htm). |
DSO Musicians to lead Labor Day Parade
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra Musicians to Lead 2010 Labor Day Parade
* The Detroit Symphony has provided the best quality of music throughout the
years attracting world famous artists, conductors, and top musicians in the
country. The tradition of the magnificent quality of music is now threatened by
the negotiations of management.
* These difficult negotiations threaten
the existence of the Detroit Symphony as one of the to top in the ranking of
American symphony orchestras. Contract expires August 29.
* Management
demands that musicians take a salary cut of 28%, drastic cuts in their health
insurance, reduction in size of orchestra, and elimination of contribution to
retirement benefits.
* In 2001, the orchestra had been reduced from 95
onstage musicians to 85 with foreseeable reductions in the future. These cuts
will damage the perception of the quality of music that was once
expected.
* In past concessionary contracts the Detroit Symphony
Orchestra Musicians made $3.4 million in concessions and agreed to cuts in pay
and benefits. These contracts resulted in restoration of their top ranking
status in Top 10 American symphony orchestras. Management's current proposal
will make these cuts permanent with no hope for restoration or regaining a top
spot in the rankings of American symphony orchestras.
* The Detroit
Symphony musicians offered to swallow cuts to help bail out management and
proposed a $9 million cut in salary and benefits, cuts of 22% in next year's
annual scale, 14% in 2012, and 8% in 2013.
* Management has rejected the
multimillions in concessions by the musicians, flatly refuses to negotiate, and
proposed these cuts become permanent, jeopardizing the orchestra to regain a top
ten position within the American symphony orchestras.
* Problems with
management go beyond the issues with the current economy. Their issues vary from
determining how to market and present the orchestra, to having an unending
turnover in the development department.
* In the past 40 years
management has been responsible for losses such as the Meadow Brooks Music
Festival, 8 weeks of free concerts at Belle Isle, and a 4-year tenure at Vail
Colorado Music Festival. These promotional events were very successful and with
the loss of these events contributed to a loss of audience.
* The
Detroit Symphony Orchestra encourages supporters to write to DSO Chairman of the
Board Stanley Frankel to assist in saving the orchestra at: Musicians of the
Detroit Symphony, 20833 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48075 or via email at:
stanleyfrankel@detroitsymphonymusicians.org.
* Metro
Detroit AFL-CIO's President, Saundra L. Williams has invited the Detroit
Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Federation of Musicians to lead the Labor Day
Parade on September 6, 2010 in hopes of saving and supporting the
orchestra.
* The Labor Day Parade will be a continued effort to bring
attention to the importance of union workers and the high level of skill and
tradition associated with union musicians.
WHAT: The Prestigious Detroit Labor Day
Parade
WHEN: Monday, September 6,
2010
TIME: Staging 7:30-8:30 AM at Detroit Symphony Parking
Lot
* Donations are accepted: www.detroitsymphonymusicians.org
Additional contact information: (248) 569-5400 ext. 28
newsdesk@detroitsymphonymusicians.org
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In This Issue
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| DSO Leads Labor Day Parade |
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Denver Municipal Band | | "They Came to Play" 8/19 | | Dottie Grossman / Michael Vlatkovich | | Neil Bridge's Birthday Bash, 8/20 | | Nacho Men Summer Concerts | | Neil Haverstick, 8/20 thru 8/28 | | Dale Bruning, 8/22 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 8/25 | | Neil Brdge 7+, 8/26 | | René Heredia, 8/29 | | PoeJazz, 9/10 | | Boulder Philharmonic, 9/11 |
STEADY ENGAGEMENTS |
AUDITION/EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
| | CSO Auditions for Section Violin | | Piano Players Needed | | Female Accordionist Wanted | | FCSO Auditions for Violin |
ANNOUNCEMENTS | | LyricQuest, finding the song within you | | CBCA's Leadership Arts |
LABOR & POLITICS | | Health Care: Public Less, CEOs More | | Laborers Returning to AFL-CIO | | Public Opposes Social Security Cuts |
COMMUNITY ORCH & BAND | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Jefferson Symphony, 8/19 & 8/22 | | Longmont Symphony Orchestra Auditions | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Openings |
YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Auditions, 9/11 | | Youth Orchestra of the Rockies Auditions | | Longmont Youth Symphony Auditions | | 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 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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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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Poet Dottie Grossman and Trombonist Michael
Vlatkovich, 8/20
| Broadway Music School
Presents:
Poet Dottie Grossman and Trombonist Michael
Vlatkovich perform 'Call and Response' poetry and trombone improvisation.
Friday, August 20 · 7:30pm
This format solves the problem of one medium
overshadowing the other, plus, says Grossman, "it avoids the old 'jazz and
poetry' trap, with its cliché-ridden stereotype of angry, beret-wearing,
bongo-playing bohemians." Their CD, "Call And Response," on the pfMentum label,
represents the duo in live performance mode. You can hear excerpts of the CD
("Call & Response") online at pfmentum.com. Click on "Artists" and scroll
down to Michael Vlatkovich/Dottie Grossman.
TICKETS for the Performance:
$15.00
Broadway Music School
1940 S. Broadway St.
Denver, CO
80210
303-777-0833
info@broadwaymusicschool.com
www.broadwaymusicschool.com
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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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Nacho Men Summer Concerts
| Friday, August 20th, 2010
6:00pm - 8:00pm
"Sounds of Southlands" Summer Concert Series
Free Concert in Town Square
"Bring a blanket, bring your pet...and don't forget your dancin'
shoes!"
Southlands in Aurora, CO
6155 S. Main Street
Aurora, CO 80016
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival
Free Outdoor Family Concert Anderson Park
4355 Field St, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 80033
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010
6:30pm - 08:30pm
Hudson Gardens Sunday Concert Series
Outdoor family concert Gates open at 5:00 PM.
Adults $10. Members $7.50. Kids (3-12) $2.
Advance tickets are available from the Hudson Gardens web
site.
Hudson Gardens
6115 South Santa Fe, Littleton, CO, 80120
http://www.hudsongardens.org/content/2010_Concerts_All.php
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Saturday, September 4th, 2010
7:00pm - 9:00pm
"Sunset at the Summit" Summer Concert Series
Free outdoor concert at this beautiful amphitheater overlooking Lake
Dillon. We always enjoy this annual concert series, and the audience is
wonderful!
626 Lake Dillon Dr, Dillon, CO 80435
http://townofdillon.com/index.aspx?page=23&recordid=819
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Saturday, September 11th, 2010
7:00pm - 10:00pm
"Niwot Nostalgia Days"
Free outdoor concert. Festivities all day, and live music kicks off
at 5:30pm. There will also be food booths in the square.
Cottonwood Square in Niwot, CO
7960 Niwot Road Longmont, CO 80503
http://www.niwot.com/events/nostalgia_day/ |
Neil Haverstick, 8/20 thru 8/28
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Neil Haverstick  | Aug 20...Cool River 8-11
8000 East Belleview Avenue
Greenwood Vlg, CO 80111-2643
(303) 771-4117
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 comp
ilation 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.
Aug 28...Cool River 8-11
www.microstick.net
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Dale Bruning, 8/22
| Sunday, August 22nd @ Dazzle
Dale Bruning  | In 1961, Mr. Bruning became the leader of
the house band for The Del Shields Show, a television variety program that
originated from Philadelphia on WRCV, an NBC affiliate. In 1964, he and his
family moved to Denver. Dale Bruning amazes audiences with his ability and
agility on the fingerboard. His prowess as a performer is equaled by his talent
in composing, arranging and teaching. During his 45 plus years of private
teaching, he has expressed the joy of jazz to more than 1000 students, many of
whom went on to become professional musicians. Among those include Bill Frisell,
Mark Patterson, Bob Gillis, Tim O'Brian, Pat Donohue, and Mark Simon.
Contact
Information
email: info@dazzlejazz.com phone: 303.839.5100 |
Centerpiece Jazz, 8/25
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Greetings Music
Lovers, Joni Janak, Ed Stephen
 | Centerpiece Jazz (Joni Janak, Ron Moewes, Ed Stephen, and Colin
Gieg) August 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. Hope to see you. Thanks for
your support. Ron |
Neil Brdge 7+ with Guest Appearance of Neil Bridge Trio, 8/26
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 Come out on the town to experience an authentic Jazz Club with the Denver Jazz Legend, Neil Bridge with his band the Neil Bridge 7+: With 2 Vocalists, 3 Horns, Conga, Bass, Drums Neil on Piano. "TOP OF THE TOWN" Best Live Music, Reader's Choice, 5280 Magazine, 2010 Thursday August 26th 2 shows 7 pm & 9 pm $10 Cover More Info & Purchase Tickets OnlineSpecial Guest Appearance Neil Bridge Trio Neil on piano Adolph Mares on bass Kevin Smith on drums Visit their Web Site: http://www.dazzlejazz.com Dazzle 930 Lincolin St. Denver, CO 80023 303.839.5100
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René Heredia &
the Flamenco
Fantasy Dance Theatre, 8/29
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 "Gypsy Flamenco Fire"
René Heredia &
the Flamenco
Fantasy Dance Theatre
At the Cherokee Ranch Castle
Sunday, August 29th, 2010
Starting at 5:30
P.M.
Show time: 7:00 P.M
Ticket s $60.00 per person
René Heredia will present one of the finest
Flamenco Shows of Gypsy music and dance. One night only! This will be a show with authentic costumes,
with passion, grace and fire. René
Heredia is the Master guitarist,
teacher, educator, composer, choreographer, recording artist who has seeded the
Rocky
Mountain area with flamenco
dancers and guitarist for over forty years. He was awarded the Governors and Mayors Awards for Excellence in the Arts
and Education. Has played for
dignitaries: Prince Bandar of Saudia Arabea, Queen
Noora of Jordan, President Ford,
President Carter, Prince Phillip of
Spain. This is a show for the entire family - not to be
missed!
For more information call:
Amy
Shanton
Special
Programs Manager
(303)
688.5555 ext 3
(303)
688.1170 - Fax
2nd
Email: amycherokeeranch@yahoo.com
www.cherokeeranch.org
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PoeJazz ~ Cafe Terra Cotta, 9/10
| PoeJazz joins with the Cafe Terra Cotta for
another memorable Dinner/Show evening, Friday, September 10
 Any of you that has attended one of these can vouch for what a wonderful
evening it is. the Cafe promises great dinner and wine specials for the
evening. Doug, Ron, and I promise the finest poetry and jazz for your listening
pleasure. A real sweetheart of an evening indoors, or if the weather's
beautiful, outdoors in the garden, under the stars. The first show's 6pm, the
second around 7:30pm. I suggest making reservations soon. This is always a
sold out evening, and the poster's are up at the restaurant, and people are
reserving already. Plus, it is a Friday night. Phone (303) 794 ~ 6054
for the best seating. The Cafe Terra Cotta is located in the heart of downtown Littleton, 5649
South Curtice Street.
We look forward to winding down Summertime activities with you. The
food's delicious. The beverages are the best. And the PoeJazz
remains energetic and enlightening. |
Boulder Philharmonic Opening Night - Heroic Portraits, 9/11
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Click image to watch Maestro Michael Butterman's
video preview of this event |
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Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
Macky Auditorium, CU
Campus
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Butterman,
conductor
James Westwater, photochoreographer
Bill
Mooney, narrator
Jeff
Tyzik--Bravo! Colorado
Aaron Copland--Fanfare for the Common
Man | Listen
Aaron
Copland--Lincoln Portrait | Listen
Ludwig van Beethoven--Symphony No. 3
"Eroica" |
Listen
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We also
invite our supporters to join us for Boulder Phil
Fanfare, our season opening benefit event at a private home on
Friday, September 10. Click for details.
Buy tickets online or call
303-449-1343, ext. 2
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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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Colorado Symphony Auditions for Section Violin, 11/1
| Announces auditions for:
Section Violin (rotating position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday, November 1, 2010
Employment will commence January 3rd, 2011 or earliest availability after that date.
Highly qualified applicants send FAX or one-page resume to:
Larry Brezicka, Personnel Manager
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Boettcher Concert Hall - 1000 14th St, #15
Denver, CO 80202
FAX 303-293-2649
Application must be received by October 1st, 2010
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
*The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
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Piano Players Needed
| | Need piano players fluent in pre-war jazz for several
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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LyricQuest, finding the song within you
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Description: an
intimate songwriters' workshop for 70 aspiring lyricists and music enthusiasts
that provides the opportunity to engage on-on-one with country hitmaker, Monty
Powell, winner of SESAC's 2009 Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year
awards, and Anna Wilson, noted jazz musician.
Date:October 8-10, 2010
Place:
C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado. With 8,000 acres, C Lazy U is Colorado's
premier Dude Ranch and the only ranch in North America to earn both the Five
Srar and Five Diamond awards.
Price:$795, includes all meals and activities
10/8-10
Register:
To register or for additional information, please call (970)
887-3344.
Many thanks,
Michelle Mendoza
Marketing Specialist
Karen Meyer,
Inc.
(303) 210-1461
Michelle@KarenMeyer.com
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Apply now for CBCA's Leadership Arts 2010-2011
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For
over 13 years, Leadership Arts has matched professionals from all businesses,
industries and sectors to the needs of arts organizations through programming
that educates, inspires and equips leaders to effectively serve on boards of
directors of arts and cultural nonprofits.
This
unique, eight-month program fosters mutually beneficial business/arts
partnerships and strengthens both cultural and economic contributions in local
communities. It creates a forum for the exchange of ideas and strives to
increase understanding of the contribution that arts and culture make to
building community, a strong local economy, cultural tourism and enhancing the
quality of life for all.
Participants
come together from different backgrounds and experience to increase their
awareness and knowledge in the areas of nonprofit strategic planning, advocacy,
legal and fiscal stewardship, governance and fundraising. Sessions and
presenters focus on developing leadership skills through a variety of
interactive learning approaches. Presenters include subject matter experts,
community leaders and arts and business professionals.
Each
Leadership Arts session is held one Wednesday afternoon per month at a different
arts or cultural venue in the greater Denver metro area and includes guest
speakers, tours and networking time.
The
2010-2011 Leadership Arts program will be held from September 2010 through April
2011. The fee is $600 for CBCA members, $850 for non-members. Applications are
due Friday, August 27. Please call CBCA for additional information,
303.282.5135, or visit www.cbca.org.
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Public Gets Less Health Care, Insurance CEOs Get Fatter Paychecks
| Aug. 18, 2010
Between 2007 and 2009, more than 25 percent of Americans
reduced their use of health care. Yet CEOs of the nation's health care companies
made nearly $1 billion last year--enough to fund a doctor's office visit for
every resident of Philadelphia, Dallas and Minneapolis
combined.
Read On
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Laborers Returning to
AFL-CIO
| Aug. 16, 2010
The Laborers (LIUNA) announced yesterday it is
re-affiliating with the AFL-CIO effective Oct. 1, following the unanimous
approval of the union's General Executive Board. AFL-CIO President Richard
Trumka praised the move, saying: "More than ever, now is the moment for a
unified labor movement." LIUNA President Terence O'Sullivan said a "united union
movement can better focus Congress--and particularly the U.S. Senate--on helping
to lead our nation."
Read On
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Public Opposes Social Security Cuts
| Aug. 13, 2010
John Boehner and the other Republicans in Congress who want
to slash Social Security are wrong: A new poll shows 68 percent of likely voters
oppose cutting Social Security and Medicare to reduce the deficit. Read On
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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, 8/29
| 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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YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Auditions, 9/11
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Auditions for 2010-2011 Season September 11
The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony will hold auditions September 11 at the Youth Symphony new offices in the former Jefferson Elementary School, 1801 N. Howard Ave. (Office access is at the back of the building off the Lelaray Street parking lot.) Musicians up to 18 years of age who are part of their school's music program are invited to audition for openings in the seven groups of the organization.
Visit www.csysa.com to download audition music and for other audition requirements and then call 633-3901 to reserve an audition time.
The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association is one of the top youth symphony organizations in the nation-an organization that promotes music excellence and employs the top music educators and coaches in the area. Musicians in the Youth Symphony are provided technical instruction, performance opportunities, intensive camp, outreach, collaborative performances with other arts organizations and leadership training. The Youth Symphony celebrated its 30th anniversary during its 2009-2010 season and continues to be the premiere comprehensive instrumental music association for young musicians in the state.
Contact: Debi Krause-Reinsch, Executive Director
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association
633-3901
csysa1@aol.com
PO Box 7846, Colorado Springs, CO 80933 / 719.633.3901 / www.csysa.com |
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies (Fort Collins) Announces Auditions, 8/21
| The
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
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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
720-891-2259 |
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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
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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