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October 14, 2010
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4th Quarter Membership Dues Now Payable
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Membership
dues for the 4rd quarter (Oct-Dec. 2010) are now payable. Regular member dues
are $38.50/quarter; Life member dues are $22/quarter; Inactive Life member dues
are $16.25/quarter. Please pay before the last month of the quarter to avoid a
$5 late fee. If you have questions about your membership dues, please contact
the DMA office at (303) 573-1717
THANK YOU!
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Violinist cites threats in canceling Orchestra Hall
concert
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By MARK STRYKER
Free Press staff writer
Violinist Sarah Chang has canceled her Monday recital at
Orchestra Hall after receiving a firestorm of criticism from striking musicians
of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and their supporters.
Some of the e-mails Chang told DSO management she received
through her Web site, www.sarahchang.com, crossed the line from expressing
displeasure to physical threats and career intimidation. Chang's Los
Angeles-based manager Jenny Vogel declined comment. DSO president Anne Parsons
also declined to give specifics, citing Chang's desire to remove herself from
further controversy.
Read On
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AFM Leaflets San Antonio Performances of Beauty and the Beast
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The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) will begin a leafleting campaign against NETworks Presentations, LLC's production of the musical Beauty and the Beast in San Antonio, Texas. Tour producer NETworks Presentations has chosen not to contract touring musicians at rates of pay and with benefits that are acceptable to professional musicians. Instead, NETworks has engaged non-AFM musicians at substandard rates of pay and under substandard working conditions. In addition, the Disney musical will be presented using a pit orchestra of only 11 musicians, despite the fact that 26 are called for in the original, award-winning Broadway score.
The AFM intends to make the public aware that theatre patrons are paying for a premium theatre experience, but the reduced orchestra of underpaid musicians will result in a watered-down version of the musical. "Without use of the full orchestration that the composer intended, musicians suffer, and theatre patrons are unable to experience the quality show they believe they have paid for," says AFM International President Ray Hair. "When the quality of the product is cut, no one wins."
The AFM's leafleting campaign coincides with the San Antonio presentation of the musical running October 12 through October 17. To support the AFM in telling NETworks Presentations that its refusal to hire the appropriate number of contracted musicians for the beloved Disney musical Beauty and the Beast is unacceptable, please sign the petition at www.afm.org/beauty. |
German Orchestras on Strike
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From Musical America Review-October 8, 2010
German Orchestras on Strike
The orchestras of Berlin's Komische
Oper and Deutsche Oper went on strike Sunday evening, respectively leaving
performances of Orlando and Swan Lake during intermission to
be continued with piano accompaniment.
The musicians are demanding,
among other things, a 12 percent raise after salaries were frozen in 2002. They
are also challenging their obligation to play as unpaid replacement musicians in
Berlin's different orchestras. Recent negotiations between Berlin and the German
Orchestral Association (DOV) put the city's opera musicians at a salary ten
percent less than that of musicians in the rest of the country's 100 orchestras.
The groups will reportedly continue to strike until their employer makes a new
offer. Salary disputes have prompted over 200 protests and 80 sympathy strikes
throughout the country. Performances by the Gewandhaus Orchester Leipzig are
among those that have been cancelled.
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In This Issue
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| Violinist cites threats in canceling Orchestra Hall concert | | AFM Leaflets San Antonio Performances of Beauty and the Beast | | German Orchestras on Strike | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Centerpiece Jazz, 10/15 through 11/18 | | Flute Recital: Richard Sherman | | Mountain Music Duo, 10/17 | | Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, 10/18 | | What's Cookin' 10/18 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 10/19 | | Pat Emerine, 10/20 | | Celebrate Jazz Violin, 10/23 | | The Craft and Business Of Songwriting | | BassFest at Lamont! 10/23 & 10/24 | | Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest, 10/27 | | Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, 10/29 | | Lamont School of Music Fundraising Concert, 10/31 | | Boulder Chamber Orchestra, 11/12-13 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | GPO Auditions for Violin and Horn, 11/14 | | FCSO Auditions for Principal Trumpet & 4th Horn | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Performer Pass Acceptance at the CCC Garage! | | "Black-Out" Dates for DPAC Performer Parking Passes | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Rebuilding the Infrastructure is a 'No-Brainer'. | | AFL-CIO Statewide Political Endorsements | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Broomfield Civic Orchestra, 10/17 | | Orion Winds, 10/17 & 10/2 | | The Denver Concert Band, 10/23 | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Denver Young Artists Orchestra, 10/17 | | Colorado Wind Ensemble, 10/29 & 10/30 | | Youth Orch of the Rockies - Auditions | | Call for GBYO brass musicians | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Colorado Symphony
| Slava!
Sat, Oct 16 - 7:30PM
It's two weeks of Slavic favorites, this time featuring compositions by
Tchaikovsky, Janáček, and Rimsky-Korsakov. The charming Lise de la Salle makes
her Colorado Symphony debut in Shostakovich's fiery Piano Concerto No. 1 with
our own principal trumpet Justin Bartels sharing the stage.
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Lise de la Salle, piano
Justin Bartels,
trumpet
TCHAIKOVSKY / Marcheslave
SHOSTAKOVICH / Piano Concerto
No. 1
JANÁČEK / Taras Bulba
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV / Capriccio
espagnol
Ticket Info
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture
Fri, Oct 22, 7:30PM
Alexander Polianichko leads the combined orchestra and chorus forces in a
varied program of Slavic chestnuts, including Borodin's "Polovtsian Dances," and
the "Coronation Scene" from Boris Godonov. This Russian extravaganza
concludes with Tchaikovsky's ever popular "1812" Overture, complete with canon
sounds.
Alexander Polianichko, conductor
Jordan Bisch, Bass
Colorado Symphony
Chorus · Duain Wolfe, director
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV / "Procession of the Nobles" from
Mlada
RACHMANINOFF: Aria from Aleko
TCHAIKOVSKY / Suite
from SwanLake
BORODIN / "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince
Igor
MUSSORGSKY / "Coronation Scene" from Boris
Godunov
TCHAIKOVSKY / 1812, Overture solonelle
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Centerpiece Jazz, 10/15 through 11/18
| Friday, October 15, Peak View Jazz - Greeley Country Club, 4500 W. 10th St., Greeley
Centerpiece Jazz with guest Dehner Franks, pianist (Las Vegas)
8 pm. member $10; non-member $15; student $5.
check or cash at the door.
Dinner buffet optional at 6:30 pm. $25 includes tax & tip - Cash bar
Reservations: 970-353-2267
Thursday, October 21 - Café Del Sol, 608 Garrison
6 to 9 pm. 303-238-7999 Centerpiece Jazz
Sunday, October 31 - Littleton Jazz Festival , 2:00 pm.
Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. Littleton
Tickets: $20 303-794-2797 or townhallartscenter.com
CU Faculty Jazz Combo, Joni & Centerpiece Jazz, ZING Big Band
Thursday, November 4 - Café Del Sol, 608 Garrison
6 to 9 pm. 303-238-7999 Centerpiece Jazz
Thursday, November 18 - Café Del Sol, 608 Garrison
6 to 9 pm. 303-238-7999 Centerpiece Jazz
November 5, 12, 19, 26 & 27 - Mt. Vernon Country Club
8:30 to 12:00 members and guests - Centerpiece Jazz
non-members may contact Ron Moewes (303-237-5649) for reservations
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Flute Recital: Richard Sherman @ Univ. of Wyoming, 10/15
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University of Wyoming Music
Department announces guest flutist
Richard Sherman, Professor of
Flute at Michigan State University; former principal flute, Rochester
Philharmonic
Recital Friday,
October 15 at 7:30pm, Fine Arts Concert Hall (tickets $7 for general public, $5
for students and seniors)
Masterclass with UW
flute students October 16 at 1pm, Fine Arts Concert Hall (free
admission)
To purchase tickets, contact the
box office at www.uwyo.edu/finearts .
For more information about these events,
please contact Dr. Nicole Riner at nicole.riner@gmail.com.
Richard Sherman is sponsored by the
Brannen-Cooper Fund and by WyoArts Eminent Artists Series.
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Mountain Music Duo, 10/17
| Be the first to hear the
newest music for oboe and guitar! We will perform the world
premiere of our most recent commission on Sunday, October 17 at 4 PM.
This final concert of the 2010 MCMAA Chamber Music Series will be held
at:
Nederland Community Presbyterian Church
210 N. Jefferson
St.
Nederland CO 80466
The concert will include the first live
performance of Andrew Halladay's "The Widow, The Orphan, The Immigrant" along
with favorite classical, jazz, and popular tunes performed by James Cline,
guitar and Tenly Williams, oboe and English horn. $10-$20 suggested donation
for adults; kids attend for free! Andrew Halladay will be in attendance to
provide insight into his composition, which was made possible by a grant from Parlando School for the Arts.
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Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, 10/18
| Mark your calendars! MJO will perform twice at Dazzle in October with two special 2-hour shows! Oct 11th will feature two of the finest big band vocalists in Denver and Oct 18th will be a tribute to the big bands of Count Basie, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton and Buddy Rich.
We'll also feature trumpet great Carl Saunders on Nov. 6th at Cherry Creek HS and then again on Sunday Nov. 7th in the more intimate setting of Dazzle Jazz Club.
www.MetropolitanJazzOrchestra.org
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What's Cookin' 10/18
| WHATS COOKIN' IS BACK AT MOES BBQ AND BOWL
Come hear the Hot Out of the Oven WHATS COOKIN' Jazz Band at Moes BBQ and
Bowl!!
The date is Monday October 18th from 7:00 to 9:30 PM.
All
ages are welcome (if you come without a parent you must be 16 and have
ID)
There is a $5:00 cover charge that is split with the band and the
sound man.
Moes is located at 3295 S. Broadway next to the good old
Gothic Theatre.
As returning patrons know the band is loaded with some
of the Metro areas Greatest Jazz Artists, playing terrific fusion and jazz
arrangements.
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Colorado Chamber Players, 10/19
| Conte Fantastique
Andre Caplet's stunningly dramatic Conte
Fantastique weaves together Edgar Allan Poe's short story Masque of the
Red Death with swirling impressionist music, perfect for the Halloween
season. Caplet's work is scored for piano and string quartet, and the CCP has
invited Curious Theatre actor Mare Trevathan to perform the Poe short story
interspersed with Caplet's music.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 12:00 pm
Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302
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Pat Emerine, Under the Radar, 10/20
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 Under the Radar
Wednesday,
October 20 / Little
Bear (Evergreen) / 8:00 - 11:00 pm / http://www.littlebearsaloon.com
www.UTRBand.com
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Celebrate Jazz Violin, 10/23
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Josie Quick & Tom Carleno  | Celebrate jazz violin when the
Rocky Mountain Violin Summit returns to Swallow Hill on October 23 at 8:00 pm.
Returning jazz violinists Josie Quick and Julia Hays share the stage with Katie
Glassman for a sizzling night of swing, latin, blues and gypsy jazz. Inspired by
the landmark Violin Summit recording of 1966, this swinging night of hot jazz
is a gathering of some of the best jazz violinists on the Front Range. This is
a night you won't want to miss! These awe-inspiring violinists are joined
onstage by accomplished musicians Tom Carleno on guitar, drummer Ed Contreras,
and bassist Mary Stribling. Advanced: $8 Members/ $10 Non Members, Day of Show:
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The Craft and Business Of Songwriting, 10/23
| Denver NSAI is pleased to welcome John and
JoAnn Braheny for an evening seminar: NO RULES - JUST TOOLS on Saturday October
23rd, 6 to 9pm at the Denver Academy Of the Arts 136 Kalamath.
John is the author of The Craft and Business Of Songwriting. JoAnn is a
creativity consultant. They are both presenting at TAXI's Road Rally in
November.
DMA or NSAI members $25 others $30 call
303-263-7277 for more information or to register.
for more about John or JoAnn go to:
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BassFest at Lamont! 10/23 & 10/24
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THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER'S LAMONT SCHOOL IOF MUSIC
Presents BASSFEST AT LAMONT!
SUSAN CAHILL, Coordinator & Lamont Double Bass faculty
BRUCE BRANSBY, Special guest artist and clinician
Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24, 2010
Frederic C. Hamilton Family Recital Hall
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
www.du.edu/lamont
Lamont Concert Line (303) 871-6412
Robertson's Violins from Albuquerque, New Mexico will be in attendance with basses, bows, accessories and for help with minor adjustments
Farewell Concert
Sunday, October 24, 3:15 pm. to 4:30 pm. - Hamilton Recital Hall
By Bruce Bransby and Susan Cahill
Free and open to the general public
Parking at the Newman Center parking garage with entrance from E. Wesley Ave
Visit www.du.edu/lamont and
click on "Bassfesst" for more information.
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Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest, 10/27
| I just wanted to remind you all that in just a couple of weeks, Metro
State will be hosting this year's Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest. We will be
hosting fabulous guest artists Bobby Shew and Brian Shaw! Please go
to www.rockymountaintrumpetfest.org and register. The $25 fee gets
you admission to all masterclasses, admission to the Friday night Jazz
Concert, admission to the Saturday night Classical Concert, a raffle entry
(over $8000 in prizes, must be present to win) and free parking on Auraria
Campus.
Also, because of your past, current, or future affiliation with MSCD,
I would like to invite you to Brian Shaw's masterclass for the Metro
community on Wednesday, October 27 at 2PM, reply for more details. Please
spread the word to any trumpet friends and band directors that you
have.
I hope you are all doing well!
Michael Hengst,
D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Trumpet and Athletic Bands
Brass Area
Coordinator
Metropolitan State College of Denver
(303)
556-8659
mhengst@mscd.edu
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Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, 10/29
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Cirque de
la Symphonie - Halloween Weekend fun for all
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Vive le Cirque on Oct.
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Cirque de la
Symphonie
Friday, October 29, 2010 - 7:30
p.m.
Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder
Boulder
Philharmonic Orchestra | Michael Butterman, conductor
The magic of the
circus meets the symphony as top-notch acrobats perform feats of aerial flying,
juggling, contortion and more. This special production with the Boulder
Philharmonic Orchestra features high-energy music such as Mussorgsky's
Night on Bald Mountain, Saint-Saëns Danse
macabre, highlights from Bizet's Carmen,
Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet and Tchaikovsky's
Swan Lake. Watch video | Listen to the music
Cirque performers include
Vladimir Tsarkov-Ring Juggling, Juggling Balls & Batons; Alexander
Streltsov-Aerials & Spinning Cube; Elena Tsarkova-Contortion & Ribbon
Dance; Christine Van Loo-Aerial Hoop
e-Brochure | Season overview
Buy
early-tickets are going fast!
Buy tickets online or call 303.449.1343, ext. 2
Tickets
start at only $15!
"A unique human achievement, a synthesis of art and
athleticism."
~Shreveport Times |
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Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy Friendraising - Fundraising Concert, 10/31
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Sunday, October 31, 2010, at 3:00 p.m.
Hamilton Recital Hall
Robert & Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts
2344 E. Iliff Avenue, Denver, Colorado
Works by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Smetana, Debussy, Ravel, and Tartini
Recital featuring Academy faculty artists: Linda Wang, Lawrence Golan,
Richard Slavich, David Genova, Katharine Knight, Jeri Jorgensen,
Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer and guest pianist, Cullan Bryant.
Selected Academy students will also perform.
www.du.edu/lamont
Lamont Concert Line (303)871-6412
Tickets not required. Donations to the Summer Pre-College Music Academy will be gratefully accepted.
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Boulder Chamber Orchestra, 11/12-13
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Gregory Walker, violin, and Szilvia Schranz, soprano  | All Barber Rossini
Overture to The Barber of Seville
Barber
Knoxville Summer
Barber
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at 7:30 pmFirst Congregational Church of Boulder, 1128 Pine St Boulder, CO 80302
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 at 7:30 pmBroomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road Broomfield, CO 80020 More Info |
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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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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4th Quarter DMA Membership Dues are Now Payable
| Membership
dues for the 4rd quarter (Oct-Dec. 2010) are now payable. Regular member dues
are $38.50/quarter; Life member dues are $22/quarter; Inactive Life member dues
are $16.25/quarter. Please pay before the last month of the quarter to avoid a
$5 late fee. If you have questions about your membership dues, please contact
the DMA office at (303) 573-1717
THANK YOU!
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Performer Pass Acceptance at the CCC Garage!
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Effective immediately, Performer Pass Coupons will
be accepted for parking use, at all times (excluding CCC garage specific
Black-Out dates), on the P2 level of the Convention Center Garage. Click Here for detailed information sheet that outlines the specific instructions for Coupon
use. Please be sure to distribute this important information to all your
organization team members. The Performer Pass Coupon can be used at the CCC
garage at nearly any time, regardless if there is a Black-Out date at the DPAC
Garage, or not. The only exception to the Pass use is if the CCC Garage has
it's own specific Black-Out date based on their facility parking needs. Use of Performer Passes is also subject to the Master Black-Out Schedule for both garages.
Because the two parking garages use two completely
different parking management systems, a simple low-tech procedure has been
established to accommodate Complex employee parking at the CCC Garage.
Basically, Coupon holders wishing to park in the CCC garage just need to
follow3-Easy
Steps:
1.) Park on Level P2,
2.) Write the 4-digit vehicle
stall # on the Coupon, and
3.)
Drop the Coupon into a locked drop box located along the route to DPAC.
We are very delighted to include the CCC Garage
into the Performer Pass Program - it certainly expands employee parking options
in the immediate area.
Reminder, the first DPAC
Only Black-Out date of the season is
Saturday, October 16th!
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"Black-Out" Dates for DPAC Performer Parking Passes (rev. Oct 4)
| 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 (rev. Oct 4) 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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Rebuilding the Infrastructure
is a 'No-Brainer'
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A new government report reaffirms what unions have been
saying for years: Investment in rebuilding the nation's crumbling infrastructure
of roads, rail, air traffic control and waterways has long-term positive
economic impact, especially for the middle class.
Read On
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Colorado AFL-CIO Statewide Political Endorsements
| The DMA is 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.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Broomfield Civic Orchestra, 10/17
| Sunday, October 17, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Broomfield
Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road in Broomfield: The Broomfield Civic Orchestra
presents Best of Beethoven, featuring the Beethoven Violin Concerto with soloist
Rachel Segal of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Also on the program: The
Egmont Overture and the First Symphony, all conducted by Music Director David
Brussel. Tickets $5 - $12, online or at the Broomfield Auditorium box office.
Visit our website at www.broomfieldcivicorchestra.org, or call 720-371-5235.
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Concert by the Orion Winds, 10/17 & 10/24
| The Orion Winds, a double woodwind quintet, will perform concerts at 7 P.M.
October 17 at Green Mountain Presbyterian Church, 12900 W. Alameda Parkway,
Lakewood; and on October 24 at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 5400 S.
Yosemite, Greenwood Village. The programs will be given in memory of founder
and horn player Cal Coleman, who passed away August 7. Selections will include
the Brahms Haydn Variations, Glazounov Concert Waltz No. 1, Gounod Petite
Symphonie, Excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof, Stars and Stripes Forever, and a
selection of horn quartets. A free-will donation is appreciated. For more
information, call Sara Keene, 303-742-9205.
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The Denver Concert Band, 10/23
| Celebrating the
beginning of its Fiftieth
Anniversary Season
Presents
their Golden Gala
Concert
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, 7:30
pm
Central Presbyterian
Church, 1660 Sherman, Denver
All past DCB directors and
members: Free
Seniors 65 & up: $5.00
Adults 18-64: $10.00
Kids 6-17: $5.00
Children under 6: Free
Parking is available across Sherman St. in the AMPCI
Lot.
Access is off 16th. $5 exact
change required for this parking lot.
(Please do not park in the garage
immediately south of the church. Thank
you.)
To learn more about the DCB, visit our
website at: www.DenverConcertBand.org
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Community Band Seeking New Members (Edgewater/Lakewood)
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Our non-profit Mile High Community Band seeks musicians of all ages, teen
through adult, and at all levels of accomplishment, to join us for rehearsals on
Thursday nights in Edgewater (just west of Denver).
Our organization's
mission is to provide rewarding music education and performance opportunities
for youth and adults at all skill levels. We have various bands for different
skill levels, beginning through advanced, including jazz/blues and concert
bands. In particular, we welcome additional brass and woodwind musicians.
We meet Thursday evenings at Jefferson High School in Edgewater for
rehearsals. Monthly memberships begin at $25-$35/month, but we can waive fees
and provide instruments for those who need them - no one with an interest in
playing music will be turned away. Family discounts also available.
Feel
free to drop by and check us out at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, or check out milehighcommunityband.net for more
information. E-mail blomster@ecentral.com if you have other
questions!
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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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Lakewood Symphony Auditions
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Symphony is holding auditions for second trombone and all strings. 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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YOUTH ORCHESTRAS /
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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Denver Young Artists Orchestra, 10/17
| Jurgen de Lemos, Music Director
Katie Mahan, piano
Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
Sunday, October 17, 2010, 7:30 pm
Boettcher Concert Hall
Denver Performing Arts Complex
1000 14th Street Denver
Adults $30/$20/$15
Students/Seniors $15/$10/$5
Call 303-433-2420
or visit www.dyao.org for
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Colorado Wind Ensemble, 10/29 & 10/30
| Musical Spirits, Dancing Souls music of Mexico and Spain
guest artists Fiesta Colorado Dance Company
Friday, October 29. 2010 7:30pm
Littleton United Methodist Church
5894 S Datura St, Littleton 80120
Saturday, October 30, 2010 7:30pm
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood 80226
Tickets to the Littleton performance
$12 adult, $10 senior or student, $6 child 12 and under
Tickets to the Lakewood performance
The Lakewood Cultural Center features a performance stage and theater seating. All seats are reserved. $18 adult, $15 senior or student, $10 child 12 and under
Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 303-987-7845, or at the door.
www.coloradowindensemble.org/
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Youth Orch of the Rockies - Auditions
| Youth Orchestra of the Rockies looking for trumpet, clarinet, saxes, bass
trombone, and more strings
The YOR is looking for one clarinet, one bass clarinet, two trumpets, bass
trombone, and alto, tenor, and baritone saxes for the upcoming November 15 and
21 concerts this fall. We also can always use more strings, especially violins.
The repertoire is Gershwin An American In Paris and Prokofiev Lt. Kije Suite
(tenor sax solos!) as well as Mozart Overture to the Abduction of the Seraglio.
Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from 3 - 5:30 PM at Ridgeview Classical
School in Fort Collins. If you have a student who is interested, please contact
me directly at 970-690-5512 or blomster@ecentral.com. For more
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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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Electric Upright Bass for Sale - Zeta XB304 Swampash Electric
Upright Bass. Used once. Excellent Condition. $900.00; lists for
$1,350.00. Compact and lightweight,
the Strados Crossover Bass transports as easily as any electric bass guitar. A
deluxe soft-padded zippered gig bag is included with the Crossover, providing
portability with protection.
and
Beautiful 1990 Picado Classical Guitar. Excellent
Condition. Plays beautifully. Handmade in Barcelona, Spain. $1,495.00; sold at some
internet shops for $2,000 - $2,995.
Model 54 - Canadian Cedar or Alpine Spruce
soundboard, premier quality solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, Honduran cedar
neck and ebony fingerboard with bone nut and saddle. A deep, rich woody tone and
good volume. Sold with hardshell case. Fustero tuning machines. Case is
included.
Call Eric Roberts at (303)
346-2970 or e-mail: musicmagicprod@aol.com.
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
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 518-364-3594
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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