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September 21, 2010
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General Membership Meeting |
Monday, September 27, 2010, 5:39 PM
New Member Orientation at 5:15 PM
Food & Beverages Available
AGENDA:
Discussion to expand Trial Board duties per DMA Bylaws ARTICLE XIII.
Discuss DMA policy supporting the mission of community orchestras, and also define conditions when community orchestras unfairly compete for professional engagments.
Discussion of Elections, Recommendations & Resolutions acted on at the 98th AFM Convention (June 21-24, 2010).
Please see the DMA E-Bulletin and website for related information.
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Timberline Symphony opts for a Cheap Makeover
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By Pete Vriesenga
This past July, the board president of the Timberline Symphony Orchestra registered a new trade name "Boulder Symphony Orchestra" with the Colorado Secretary of State, accompanied by the requisite $20 filing fee. They updated their mission statement that now reads: "The Boulder Symphony encompasses the inspiration -which music brings to our lives- by the fearless exploration of undiscovered possibilities." The BSO secured a new performance venue as the orchestra in residence at First Presbyterian Church in Boulder. Also, a revamp of their website gives the orchestra a look and feel that would rival any professional ensemble, except for a brief disclaimer that is found on the Auditions page: "These are currently volunteer positions." Many in the community are asking why this volunteer community orchestra is deliberately confusing name branding with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra? Despite the confusion and potential damage to both organizations (even Google gets it wrong), the BSO has no intention of backing down from their new look. This could be their "fearless exploration of undiscovered possibilities" as the BSO simply rides the coattails of the professional musicians who have paved the way forward, but with none of the cost.WE'LL GLADLY PLAY FOR LESS Evidence already shows that the BSO's residency at First Presbyterian Church may displace professional engagements that have been established for over 20 years. If so, the BSO now joins company with the Lone Tree Symphony, which recently took a high-profile gig in Sweetwater Park that was built and established by professionals for more than 10 years. There is only shame for musicians who knowingly take the bread & butter of professional musicians, and for no reason other than exposure - or worse yet, a pretense of community purpose. Jack London put it best in a speech entitled "The Scab," delivered in 1903: "To strike at a man's food and shelter is to strike at his life; and in a society organized on a tooth-and-nail basis, such an act, performed though it may be under the guise of generosity, is none the less menacing and terrible." The DMA has always supported community ensembles and will continue to do so for generations to come. But, at what point do we collectively say enough is enough? When and under what circumstances should DMA members refrain from participating and assisting with these organizations? That subject and question is on the agenda of our September 27 General Membership Meeting. I look forward to seeing you there.
Pete Vriesenga is president of the Denver Musicians Association |
Notice Concerning Richardson (TX) Symphony
Orchestra
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The Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association,
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, has placed the name of the Richardson
Symphony Orchestra on the AFM's International Unfair List. At a
management-called orchestra meeting on June 30, 2010, in which Union representatives were barred from attending, RSO
Executive Board chairman, Jim Pierce announced that the RSO would refuse to
recognize or negotiate a successor collective bargaining agreement with the
musicians' union.
On July 1 the RSO management issued regressive,
self-serving personal service contracts that eliminated the union as the
bargaining rep. With union musicians refusing to work for the RSO, management is
attempting to cobble together a replacement orchestra, consisting largely of
amateur musicians, including students, some of whom have been told they won't be
paid for up to a year. We urge all
university teachers to discourage their students and colleagues from performing
services for the Richardson Symphony Orchestra.
On October 2, 2010, the scheduled date of their first
concert since this dispute began, Local 72-147 will be engaging in its right to
form a lawful picket line outside the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas to protest this egregious act by the
RSO. We invite any and all who wish to support us in this effort to attend. And
we remind all members of the AFM that the possibility of fines up to $50,000
and/or expulsion can be levied against members who perform musical services for
the RSO.
Please feel free to contact the office of Local 72-147,
American Federation of Musicians for further information. You may wish to visit
our website at www.musiciansdfw.org and click on "Orchestras in Crisis" for all of the
latest news and press releases concerning this ongoing dispute with the RSO,
including a recording of the now infamous rant by conductor Anshel Brusilow
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Charles Ansbacher dies; conducted
Colorado Springs Symphony
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Charles Ansbacher dies; conducted
Colorado Springs Symphony
By
Virginia Culver
The Denver Post
Posted: 09/15/2010 01:00:00 AM MDT
Charles Ansbacher, former director of the Colorado Springs Symphony and most
recently the Boston Landmarks Orchestra, died of a brain tumor Sunday at his
Cambridge, Mass., home. He was 67.
A private family service is planned.
Ansbacher was "the brilliant strategist" in starting the Pikes Peak Center
for the Performing Arts, according to a prepared statement by Phil Kendall,
former president of the Colorado Springs Symphony.
Ansbacher had been chair of the state Council on the Arts and Humanities and
was on a mayoral committee that chose art for Denver International Airport. In
March, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper dedicated the Charles Ansbacher Hall,
which connects the DIA terminal with concourse A.
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In This Issue
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| General Membership Meeting | | Timberline Symphony opts for a Cheap Makeover | | Notice Concerning Richardson (TX) Symphony | | In Memory - Charles Ansbacher | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra, 9/24-26 | | Under the Radar', 9/23 & 9/25 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 9/23 & 9/30 | | René Heredia, 9/24 & 10/2 | | Inside the Orchestra For Families, 9/25 | | The "Swing Brothers" 9/25 | | Mendelssohn's Octet, 9/25 | | What's Cookin' 9/26 | | Loveland Friends of Chamber Music, 9/25 & 9/26 | | Article JeffreBoulder Chamber Orchestra, 10/1 & 10/2y Isom, 9/11 | | Colorado Chamber Players Presents, 10/3, 10/4 | | "Chamber Music of the Masters" 10/9 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Auditions for Section Violin | | GPO Auditions for Violin and Horn, 11/14 | | FCSO Auditions for Principal Trumpet & 4th Horn | | FCSO Auditions for Violin | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | "Black-Out" Dates for DPAC Performer Parking Passes | | New Wage Scales Effective September 1, 2010 | | FM & EPF 2009 Annual Statements | | LABOR & POLITICS | | AFL-CIO Statewide Political Endorsements | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Call for GBYO brass musicians | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra, 9/24-26 |
Beethoven's Fifth & Olga Kern
Sept 24, 7:30 PM
Sept 25, 7:30 PM
Sept 26, 2:30 PM
The 2010-11 Season opens on a high with two of the greatest works of all
time: Beethoven's Fifth and Tchaikovsky's monumental Piano Concerto No. 1. Principal Guest Conductor Douglas Boyd inaugurates a three-week Beethoven
Festival and welcomes Denver's favorite pianist, Olga Kern, for a return
engagement after her triumphant Rachmaninoff Festival appearances last
season.
Douglas Boyd, principal guest conductor
Olga Kern,
piano
TCHAIKOVKSY / Waltz and Polonaise from Eugene
Onegin
BEETHOVEN / Symphony No. 5
TCHAIKOVSKY / Piano Concerto No.
Tickets
http://www.coloradosymphony.org/
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Patrick Emerine's 'Under the Radar', 9/23 & 9/25
| Under the Radar
formerly
"The Patrick Emerine Band"
Thursday,
September 23 / Tailgate (Parker) / 7:30 - 10:30 pm / http://www.tailgatetavern.com/index.php
Saturday,
September 25 / Holiday Bar (Morrison) / 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
/ http://www.morrisonholidaybar.com
Sunday,
September 26 / Private Event (Brighton)
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Centerpiece Jazz, 9/23 & 9/30
| Centerpiece Jazz (Joni Janak -
vocals, Ron Moewes - drums & vocals, Ed Stephen - guitar & vocals, and
Colin Gieg - bass) will be performing at Cafe del Sol, 6th and Garrison (on the
north frontage road) from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on THURSDAY, September 23. They will
be starting their 3rd year at Cafe del Sol. Reservations are recommended. CALL
303 238 7999.
At the beginning of the third
set there be a drawing for 2 free CDs. Hope you can be
there!
Also Ron will be performing
with Ralph Sharon (Tony Bennett's piano player for years) and Dean Ross on bass
on Thursday, September 30, from 11:30 to 1:30 at Dazzle Jazz Restaurant, 930
Lincoln Street. Reservations recommended - 303 839 5100. $20.00 will get you
your choice of entree, a alcoholic beverage or non-alcoholic beverage, dessert,
and music by the Ralph Sharon Trio (tax and tip are
included!)
As always we thank you for your
support. Ron
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René Heredia & his Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre, 9/24 & 10/2
| Announcing! 2 Shows in Northern Colorado
The enchantment of Spain, the excitement of genuine Gypsy Flamenco music and dance, lavish costumes - all together in an exquisite performance!
A show for the entire family - not to be missed!
Friday, September 24th, 7:30 PM
Loveland Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 962-2120
Box Office Hours 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tue-Fri and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday
www.ci.loveland.co.us/rialto
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Saturday, October 2nd, 7:30 PM - Greeley
Union Colony Civic Center
Hensel Phelps Theatre, 701 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
970-356-5000
Box Office Hours 12:00 - 6:00 pm Mon - Fri and 12:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday
http://www.greeleygov.com/UCCC
Tickets: In advance: $20, At the door: $25
www.reneheredia.com
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Inside the Orchestra - For Families, 9/25
|  For Families - Brought to you by the Junior Symphony
Guild
TWO SHOWS!!!
September 25, 2010 9:30 and 10:30 am
Professional
orchestra music for all ages
Designed to entertain and educate
Sit
surrounded by our professional musicians"Looney Tunes" and "Star Wars" to
Beethoven
And a surprise from "Figaro" by Central City Opera
Check out our
program at
www.insidetheorchestra.com
Tickets are only
$5!
Children under 1 are free
Commerce City Rec Center
6060 E. Parkway
Dr, Commerce City, CO 80022
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The "Swing Brothers" 9/25
| Rich Chiaraluce & Jack LaForte  | The "Swing Brothers" are back
in action at the Lakewood Elks on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 8:00 to 11:00. This event is open
to the public. $10.00 cover.
Jack LaForte on tenor sax (It's his birthday that night)
Rich Chiaraluce on tenor
sax
Gary Dempsey on
piano
Colin Gieg on
bass
Ron Moewes on
drums
Come and join in the fun and
hear and dance to some great "swing music"!
COME & HELP
CELEBRATE JACK'S 80TH BIRTHDAY..........
Dinner is being
served in the restaurant from 5:30 to 8:00 PM if you wish to come early.
Dinners range from $7.95 - $16.95 + tax/tip |
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Englewood Arts - Mendelssohn's Octet, 9/25
| ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS opens its 2010-11 concert season with Felix Mendelssohn's Octet in E-flat major for Strings, Op. 20. Composed when Mendelssohn was just 16, this astonishingly mature work marked the beginning of his reputation as a composer. He later spoke of the Octet as his favorite among all his works. CSO violist Mary Cowell will serve as host for this concert in addition to performing in the ensemble.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra musicians
Violins: Rachel Harding Klaus, Anne-Marie Hoffman, Tena White, Dorian Kincaid
Violas: Mary Cowell, Kelly Shanafelt
Cellos: Judith McIntyre, Thomas Heinrich
Website: www.englewoodarts.org
Date: Saturday, Sept 25, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm
Tickets: * General Admission: $15.00 Adults | $12.00 Seniors | $5.00 under 18
* Available: · At the door (box office opens 45 minutes prior to concert)
· Online at www.englewoodarts.org
· In advance by calling 303.806.8196
* Cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard accepted
Location: Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway (Hampden & S. Jason)
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What's Cookin' 9/26
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Gene Smookler  | Sunday, September 26th the "Whats Cookin' Jazz Band will be performing at Jazz
at Jacks from 5PM to 7PM.
Jacks is located in the Pavillions at 16th and
Glenarm Pl. by Maggianos on the 3rd floor by the Movie Theatres.
NO
COVER!!!!!! FREE PARKING(Denver has free meter parking on
Sundays)
Whats Cookin's personell includes some of the Metro areas
finest Jazz Musicians, playing interesting and original Jazz and Fusion
arrangements.
Looking forward to seeing you there, Gene Smookler
http://www.dmamusic.org/musicians/whats_cookin/
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Loveland Friends of Chamber Music, 9/25 & 9/26
| Loveland Friends of Chamber Music to perform at the historical Brunner House in
Broomfield
The Loveland Friends of Chamber Music are doing an exchange
program with Broomfield's con Grazia. Friends perform Sunday Afternoon, 3:00 PM
at the historic Brunner House, 640 Main Street. Their program: Sextets of both
Ludwig Thuille, Op 6, woodwind quintet with piano and Francis Poulenc's Sextet
for woodwind quintet and piano. Come hear this fascinating program of music
of Austria and Fance. Con Grazia's program will be held at the Loveland Good
Samaritan Saturday Evening, September 25, 7:00 PM, with chamber music of
Frederic Duvernoy, Sir Henry Bishop, Theodore Chanler and conculding vocal
selections from Oklahoma!
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Boulder Chamber Orchestra, 10/1 & 10/2
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 It's All Relative
Featuring Andrew Cooperstock, piano.
Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 at 7:30 pm
First Congregational Church of Boulder
1128 Pine St
Boulder, CO 80302
www.firstcong.net
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Broomfield Auditorium
3 Community Park Road
Broomfield, CO 80020
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Colorado Chamber Players Presents, 10/3, 10/4 |
Boccherini Quintet with Masakazu Ito, Guitar  |
Sunday, October 3,
2010, 3:00 pm
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry
Hills Village, CO 80113
Tickets
Monday, October 4, 2010, 7:00 pm
Foothills Art Center
809 15th
Street, Golden, CO
$19 General, $14 Seniors 62+ and Students, $10 kids under
10
Tickets
LISTEN to mvt. 4, Fandango, from Boccherini's Quintet in D
major
CCP string quartet and Masakazu Ito, Guitar
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Englewood Arts "Chamber Music of the Masters" 10/9
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Date: Saturday, Oct 9, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm
ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS continues its "Chamber Music of the Masters" series with Beethoven's Septet in E-flat major. Colorado Symphony Orchestra French hornist, Fritz Foss, will serve as host for this concert, in addition to performing in the ensemble.
Written just before Beethoven's awareness of his encroaching deafness, the Septet is
filled with youthful energy and engaging solos for the instrumentalists. Especially
prominent is the role for the clarinet, which was quite innovative at the time.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra musicians
Dorian Kincaid, violin
Mary Cowell, viola
Thomas Heinrich, cello
Jeremy Kincaid, bass
Abby Raymond, clarinet
Michael Sundell, bassoon
Fritz Foss, horn
Website: www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Sign up/in to become a friend, see more information about our concerts, and find links to our fun new videos!
Tickets:
* General Admission: $15.00 Adults | $12.00 Seniors | $5.00 under 18
* Season tickets (all 10 concerts!) available: $130 Adults | $110 Seniors
* Available: · At the door (box office opens 45 minutes prior to concert)
· Online at www.englewoodarts.org
· In advance by calling 303.806.8196
* Cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard accepted
Location:
Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway (Hampden & S. Jason)
* Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
* Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
* Wheelchair accessibility |
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
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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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GPO Auditions for Violin and Horn, 11/14
| The Greeley Philharmonic announces auditions for:
Section 1st Violin
*Associate Principal 2nd Violin
*Assistant Principal 2nd Violin
Section 2nd Violin
and
4th Horn
Employment to commence in January of 2011, or earliest availability after that date.
*Employment for the two titled 2nd Violin positions may not commence until the 2011/2012 season.
DATE: November 14, 2010
LOCATION: Foundation Hall, Greeley, CO
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 29, 2010
More details and the rep list may be found soon at:
http://www.greeleyphilharmonic.com/
TO APPLY: Please email a 1 page resume to:
Becky Kutz Osterberg, GPO Personnel Manager
GPOmanager@gmail.com
Please include current address, email address and phone number.
Communication via email is greatly preferred, but if necessary, you may also FAX to:
Becky Kutz Osterberg's home office FAX # for 970-204-1552
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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions for Principal Trumpet
& 4th Horn
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The Fort Collins Symphony announces auditions for the following
positions:
PRINCIPAL TRUMPET
4th HORN
DATE: Auditions will
be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010
LOCATION: Colorado State
University Center for the Arts
1466 Remington St
Fort Collins CO
80524
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, October 18, 2010
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
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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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"Black-Out" Dates for DPAC Performer Parking Passes
| The Denver Musicians Association is one of several entities that may distribute DPAC parking passes, which we currently available for $6 each. The policy for distribution and use of parking passes is detailed in a MOU with the parking complex.
As detailed in a Sept 15 Memo, performer parking passes will be subject to Black-Out and Red Flag Dates when these parking passes will be invalid. These are designated high volume dates as the Holiday Season approaches, and will also affect parking in the Colorado Convention Center (CCC) garage. Immediate dates in the DPAC garage are
Saturday, October 16
and Saturday, October 23.
Please make alternate arrangements on these specific dates, and be sure to allow plenty of extra time.
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New Wage Scales Effective September 1, 2010
| For over 100 years, DMA wage scales have established minimum acceptable compensation for defined
services. These rates are established by the membership. Additionally, all scales are adjusted annually by the Colorado Cost of Living
Index, effective September 1st (for contracts filed after September
1) of the current year. Any disputes
that arise over the terms of this Schedule of Wages shall be adjudicated by the
Denver Musicians Association Board of Directors. Whenever feasible, the Board
of Directors may negotiate an agreement with prospective employers for
contributions to the AFM-EP pension fund on behalf of the employed musicians.
You may download a complete copy, or a one-page summary by
clicking on either of the links below:
2010-11 Wage Scales (eff. 9/1/10)
2010-110 Scale Summary
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AFM & EPF 2009 Annual Covered Earnings
Statements
| The 2009 Annual Covered Earnings Reports,
commonly referred to as the Annual Statements, were mailed on August 20, 2010.
If a participant has a question, please refer them to our Customer Service
department at (800) 833-8065 extension 1311. Thank you.
AFM & EPF
One Penn Plaza -
Suite 3115
New York, NY 10119
(800) 833-8065
Website: www.afm-epf.org
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Colorado AFL-CIO Statewide Political Endorsements
| Working families in Colorado are struggling mightily right now with this challenging economy. When our members or their families are struggling it is easy to get discouraged, but now is not the time to lose ground for working families in Colorado.
Working families have a clear choice to make in 2010. We can sit on the sidelines and allow the same politicians that let Wall Street run amok and ruin our economy back in power or we can support candidates and issues that will continue to move our agenda forward in Colorado and in Washington, D.C.
The Denver Musicians Association in concert with Colorado AFL-CIO's endoresement process, has researched the candidates and ballot measures and would ask you to consider the following points as you decide how to fill out your ballot.
Support Michael Bennet for U.S. Senate - Michael Bennet voted for financial reform to protect Colorado working families from having to rescue the big banks that took sloppy and excessive risks that nearly wrecked our economy. Michael Bennett opposes raising the retirement age and says we need to protect Social Security from those who want privatize it. He wants to be sure Social Security is there for current retirees and for future generations.
Vote "NO" on Amendments 60, 61, 63 and Proposition 101 - These anti-worker ballot measures are risky experiments that will kill our members' jobs, threaten our fragile economy, hurt our children's schools and increase healthcare costs for all of us. We need to vote "NO!"
As an affiliate union of the Colorado AFL-CIO, the State Labor Federation, we have also included a copy of the 2010 Colorado AFL-CIO Voter guide. We would ask that you strongly consider the AFL-CIO endorsed candidates for U.S. House, State Senate and State House as you make your voting decisions.
How you vote is your decision. We have interviewed the candidates and researched the ballot measures and have made these recommendations to you and your family to help you make an informed decision.
Please call the DMA at 303-573-1717 or the Colorado AFL-CIO at 303-433-2100 if you need more information about candidates, ballot measures or information on voting procedures.
Please remember to vote by November 2nd.
In Solidarity,
Pete Vriesenga
President, Denver Musicians Association |
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition
| Applications for the 52nd Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists
Competition (2011, for pianists born after December 31, 1986), must be
postmarked by Sept. 30. The First Place award is $2,000 + $5,000 5-year annuityRead about this exciting competition and download an
application at http://youngartistsmusiccompetition.org.
The competition is
co-sponsored by the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities.
contact@youngartistsmusiccompetition.org
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Lakewood Symphony Auditions
| Lakewood
Symphony is holding auditions for second trombone and all strings, including
principal string bass which receives 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.
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Openings in the Golden Eagle
Concert Band Auditions
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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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Call for GBYO brass
musicians
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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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No-name cello (full size) for sale - $200. I bought this from an adult
student who had lost interest. It would be good for another adult or high
school student starting out. It probably came from somewhere in the
Orient.
Betty at jazztrips@aol.com. 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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