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December 9, 2010
| Vol 10, Issue 38 |
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The Real Story
| The Musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Here is a brief word from the Musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to bring you up to date on the DSO's unfortunate situation. We are now in the tenth week of our strike. Faced with demands from the DSO Board and management to cut salaries by more than one third and to make drastic changes in the job description of an orchestra member, we took the serious step of walking off the job on October 4. Despite fitful attempts since then by outside community and political figures to bring the two sides closer, management has shown no real willingness to find common ground during several formal and informal contacts.
We invite you to visit our website (detroitsymphonymusicians.org) to understand what is happening in Detroit. The homepage article entitled "The Real Story" provides a snapshot of where we are, along with links to articles containing more details about what is at stake. In addition to the support of many Detroit-area music lovers, we have received an unprecedented outpouring of contributions from other professional musicians in North America, more than $140,000 as of this writing. Musicians everywhere see the extreme demands being made by DSO management as an attempt to open the door for radical restructuring of the careers and lives of orchestra members across the U.S. and Canada.
We thank you for your ongoing attention and support. On our website you can find information about how to help us by signing our petition and by writing to DSO Board members. It is our strongest hope that with your help we will find a way not only to preserve our great institution but to ensure that orchestras everywhere do not use difficult economic times as the pretext for an attack on artistic quality.
Sincerely,
The Musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
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Memorial Service for Lillian Covillo, Colorado Ballet Co-Founder
| It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the death of Miss Lillian Covillo. Together, with lifelong friend and business partner Freidann Parker, Miss Covillo co-founded one of Denver's oldest and most established arts organizations, Colorado Ballet. She died peacefully at the age 89.
A Denver native, Miss Covillo devoted her life to that art she loved and poured her soul into enriching the Denver's arts scene. If not for the dedication, courage and vision of Miss Covillo, Colorado Ballet would not be in existence today, and Denver's rich cultural tapestry would be far less opulent.
As stated by Senator Bennet in honor of Colorado Ballet's 50th anniversary, "In the imagination of lifelong friends Freidann Parker and Lillian Covillo, a place of learning, artistry and expertise was born: Colorado Ballet."
Even in her later years, Miss Covillo rarely missed a production and was even at Colorado Ballet's most recent production of Dracula in October. We are grateful to have honored Miss Covillo earlier this year at the Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 21, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
She was in great spirits at the event and had the opportunity to see numerous people who have been a part of Colorado Ballet over the last 50 years. Colorado Ballet would not be here today if not for Miss Covillo's vision and dedication. She will be greatly missed by her Colorado Ballet family and we send our deepest condolences to her family.
"It was a great honor to know Lillian for 4 and a half years," said Colorado Ballet artistic director Gil Boggs. "It is very seldom that one has the opportunity to meet such a remarkable person. She gave a tremendous amount to Colorado Ballet and the citizens of Denver. Lillian will be greatly missed."
Preceded in death by co-founder and partner, Freidann Parker, her parents, John and Philomena Covillo, her sister, Betty (Jim) Strong. Miss Covillo is survived by her nephews: Jim (Debbi), John (Becky) and Joe Strong: her nieces Janet (George) Wasson and Jeanine (Dan) Erickson. She is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews and her Colorado Ballet family.
A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church (2225 South Colorado Boulevard in Denver). Reception to follow service. Family suggests contributions be made to the Colorado Ballet Founders' Fund c/o Colorado Ballet, 1278 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203.
Miss Covillo touched many people throughout her life and we welcome anyone who was impacted by her to pay their final respects.
Source: Colorado Ballet
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In This Issue
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| The Real Story | | Memorial Service for Lillian Covillo | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum! | | NETWORK! 12/3 | | René Heredia, 12/11 | | Rocky Mountain Center For Musical Arts, 12/11 | | December with the CCO! | | PoeJazz, 12/12 | | Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series, 12/14 | | Neil Bridge, 12/16, 12/23, 12/26 | | The Neil Bridge 7+, 12/18 | | Up Close and Musical, 12/18 | | Marc Sabatella, 12/19 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 12/21 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Central City Opera Auditions | | Boulder Phil Auditions | | Instrumental & Choral Teachers Needed | | FCSO Search for Executive Director | | Looking for a Keyboard Player | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | New AFM Discussion Forum | | Denver Music Summit, 12/9 | | Committees forming for Ballet and Denver Center Attractions | | DPS Music Teacher Seeks Donated Instruments | | 2011 Datebooks Now Available | | DOCA & WESTAF Music Summit | | 2011 Summer Pre-College Academy | | Become a Certified Music Practitioner | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Richard Trumka Statement on Tax Cut Deal | | Vote for the National Scrooge of the Year! | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Colorado Women's Chorale, 12/11 | | Denver Concert Band Holiday Concert, 12/11 | | Broomfield Civic Orchestra presents Christmas Brass, 12/12 | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra Workshop | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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DMA Teacher Listings
Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
Colorado Honor Band
A youth band program serving beginners thru advanced high school musicians, with placement according to ability in one of 5 levels of full concert ensembles.
Give Them Music
To promote and revive the performing arts in our schools and communities through outreach programs, opportunities, resources and incentives.
Junior Symphony Guild
Awarded "best in the nation" in 1997 for educational outreach by the American Symphony Orchestra League.
New Millennium Conservatory for Strings
The NMCS is a new program for Violin, Viola and Cello. Courses include private lessons, workshops, chamber music, performance classes.
Parlando School for the Arts
Located in Boulder, CO, Parlando offers music lessons and classes for all ages and abilities.
Rocky Mountain Center for the Musical Arts
The Front Range Youth Symphony Orchestras
Bringing talented young musicians from across the Front Range for a unique study and training in Orchestral repertoire.
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Colorado Symphony
| Colorado Christmas
Fri, Dec 10 - 7:30 PM
Sat, Dec 11 - 2:30 PM & 6:00 PM
Sun, Dec 12 - 2:30 PM
This year's Colorado Christmas promises your favorite holiday carols and popular songs performed by the combined Colorado Symphony and Chorus, the Colorado Children's Chorale, Kim Robards Dance and soloists with a special visitor from the North Pole.
A Jazz Christmas Dianne Reeves
Tue, Dec 14- 7:30PM
Virtuoso, multi GRAMMY® award-winner and improvisational powerhouse Dianne Reeves is one of the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world today. Welcome Reeves home to Colorado for the holidays in this jazz inspired concert of the season.
Marvin Hamlisch, Principal Pops Conductor
Messiah by Candlelight
Wed, 12/15 - 7:30PM
Handel's masterpiece was written in just over two weeks but has remained a staple in the holiday repertory for over 250 years. Don't miss this holiday classic performed in the warm glow of candlelight, an experience you will never forget.
* Performances at Montview Presbyterian Church
www.coloradosymphony.org
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Cleo Parker Robinson - Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum!
| Featuring original music by Mark Caldwell, "Granny" is celebrating its 19th season of the world's holiday magic in dance, live music, and spoken word
GET TICKETS: www.cleoparkerdance.org or call 303-295-1759, 13x.
LOCATION:
THE BYRON THEATER
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
University of Denver
2344 East Illiff
Denver, CO 80205
DATES:
Fridays, December 10 & 17 at 7:30 pm
Saturdays, December 4 at 7:30 pm
Saturdays, December 11 and 18 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sundays, December 5, 12, and 19 at 2:00 pm
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Kneebody w/ Shane Endsley, 12/10
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Friday, December 10 - 7 & 9pm :: Kneebody :: $15
Kneebody flies above the label zone, crafting instrumental, postmodern music that jukes convention and genre. If the group's intricate compositions had to be filed away in a record bin, chances are they would rest in the jazz corner, but the Los Angeles/NYC quintet touches on post-rock, classical, and avant-garde forms as often as they flirt with swing. kneebody.com
phone: 303.839.5100
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René Heredia, 12/11
|  Hola Amigos y Aficionados,
Come see us in a rare appearance in a nightclub scene at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret with the Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre - on Saturday, December 11th at 8:00 PM. You will have an entertaining and exciting evening of flamenco music and dance, with lavish costumes of Spain. Authentic Gypsy choreography, music and dance. Hope to see you there - a show for the entire family, not to be missed!
René
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| Holiday Potpourri at The Rocky Mountain Center For Musical Arts, 12/11 | Saturday, December 11
Join us for a festive night of music featuring the RMCMA Faculty, students & guest artists including; a faculty jazz combo with Steve Christopher and Scott Martin; Peruvian guitarist Alfredo Muro; a student cello choir led by faculty member Anne Brennand; and much more!
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December with the CCO!
| Second Sunday in Advent / December 5: Messiah Sing Along - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Singers and non-singers alike will exult in this unique Messiah Sing Along, which will be led by Denver's finest professional musicians at 7:00pm on Sunday, December 5. All donations will go to children suffering from HIV/AIDS in India and Africa. Come to sing or sit back and enjoy Handel's masterpiece as performed by the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, local opera stars and a chorus of hundreds.
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Sunday, December 12, 8:15 and 11:00 AM services, Bach Oratorio, Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver (1800 broadway)
The Chancel Choir will be presenting Bach's Christmas Oratorio during both worship services on Sunday, December 12 with soloists and orchestra. Dr. Trudi Wright will give a pre-concert lecture at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Sunday, December 12, 8:30 and 11:00 AM services, Littleton United Methodist Church
Third Sunday in Advent / December 12: The most majestic music of the Christmas season will be performed in these two special morning services. Three of LUMC's choirs will be joined by the Colorado Chamber Orchestra and the Chancel Ringers to perform beautiful arrangements of beloved Christmas carols. Come experience the mystery of Christmas through poetry, scripture, and music, and lift your voice in praise of the newborn king.
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PoeJazz, 12/12
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Sunday, December 12, 5 & 7p, Cafe Terra Cotta
PoeJazz plays a "Very Merry" PoeJazz Dinner. A five course feast with all the wine a table could want and whatever kind, too
for $49. per person at the Cafe Terra Cotta, a fine dining experience. There's a 5pm seating, and a 7pm seating. Many tables are sold, but there's still plenty to go. It's a great way to celebrate the holidays with PoeJazz. Our Christmas PoeJazz is some of our best work. We look forward to playing a heartfelt dinner/concert in this wonderful, intimate setting for you. The dinner includes soup, salad, appetizer, entree, dessert, and wine. What a lovely evening.
It marks the beginning of PoeJazz's 16th year of playing the best in poetry and jazz for you. Doug, Ron, and I thank all of you who have come out to listen and support our work over the years. You're the best, most sophisticated audience on this Colorado part of the planet.
God bless you with a great Holiday and a blessed 2011!!
The Cafe is located at 5649 South Curtice Street in beautiful downtown Littleton (check out the lights Sunday evening).
Please phone (303) 794 ~ 6054 today for reservations.
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| Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series, 12/14 | |
The Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series will present pianists Larry Graham and Jasmine Steadman in an all-Schumann program at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arvada on December 14th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Wells Music is co-sponsoring the concert series and will be providing two Steinway B concert grand pianos for this evening of solo and duo piano music.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students through high school. For more information and to reserve tickets, please call 303-422-3656 x 25 or visit www.tpcarvada.org and click on the Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series link.
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Neil Bridge Trio and 7+ at Dazzle, 12/16, 12/23, 12/26
| The Neil Bridge 7+ Holiday Show with special guests the Neil Bridge Trio
Thursday December 16th 7 & 9 pm shows
Come on out on the town for some Holiday Cheer!!
The Neil Bridge Trio
Thursday December 23rd 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Jazz Luncheon for Seniors
Neil Bridge 7+ playing music for dancing & listening, including a beginner Swing Dance lesson by Karen Lee focused on Swing for Jazz lovers.
Sunday December 26th
1st Show 5 pm, 2nd Show 7:30 pm
More details to follow or give Karen a call @ 303-753-9206
Visit our Web site http://www.neilbridge7.info
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The Neil Bridge 7+, 12/18
|  Come join us for a Holiday Celebration in Beautiful Downtown Evergreen
On Saturday December 18th from 4pm to 8 pm at The Little Bear
The Denver Jazz Legend Neil Bridge with his band the Neil Bridge 7+ performing Jazz, Swing, Latin Jazz & Funk with piano, two vocalists, three horns, one conga, drums, and bass.
The Little Bear - "Where you can enjoy live music up close".
Visit their Web Site for directions:
Check out our recently updated Web site: http://www.neilbridge7.info/
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Up Close and Musical - A Half-Baroque Christmas, 12/18
| ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS:
A Half-Baroque Christmas
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The Players:
The Up Close and Musical ensemble (UCAM), Eric Bertoluzzi, director
With special guest artists:
Catherine Beeson, viola
Judith McIntyre, cello
Frank Nowell, harpsichord
The Program:
Handel: Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1
Telemann: Viola Concerto
Bach: Sonata in G for Viola de Gamba and Harpsichord
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Corelli: Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No 8 "Christmas Concerto"
Traditional Christmas carols will close the second half
What better way to celebrate the season than with beautiful Baroque music!
Featured on this concert will be the Colorado Symphony's Assistant Principal Viola, Catherine Beeson, and Fixed 3rd Chair Cello, Judith McIntyre. Also performing will be the ever-popular Up Close and Musical (UCAM) ensemble, composed of musicians from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and under the direction of Eric Bertoluzzi.
A Baroque first half will be followed by Corelli's "Christmas Concerto" and traditional Christmas carols (performed by the UCAM ensemble), on the second half.
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!
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm
Tickets are General Admission:
$15.00 Adults | $12.00 Seniors | $5.00 under 18
· 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 accessible
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Marc Sabatella and Friends present the Music of Vince Guaraldi, 12/19
| The Blind Tiger House Party
Sunday, December 19th, 3pm
Marc Sabatella and Friends present...The Music of Vince Guaraldi
...from Cal Tjader to Charlie Brown
The tenth in this series of themed jazz listening parties will be held on December 19th from 3:00-6:00pm at a central Denver location known for its ivory and black. The event will feature a talented trio headed up by master pianist Marc Sabatella, with Drew Morell (bass) and Jill Fredericksen (drums), celebrating the music of pianist/composer Vince Guaraldi. (It is rumored that a special guest vocalist may drop in to add some holiday cheer - Peanuts style)
Gourmet chef Robert Church will be providing culinary treats paired with libations for this soiree. The event will be an intimate gathering and space is extremely limited.
Where: The event location will be sent to you in a confirmation email prior to the day of the event.
When: Third Sunday - December 21st, 2010, 3:00 till 6:00 PM.
Cost: $50 per person. Limited to the first 30 pre-paid reservations. Please follow the link and fill out the PayPal reservation form at www.giftofjazz.org
No dietary or beverage requests. No refunds except in the event of cancellation. Proceeds benefit The Gift of Jazz, a Colorado non-profit organization. Reservation deadline Dec 17.
Visit us at www.GiftofJazz.org
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Colorado Chamber Players, 12/21
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Tuesday December 21st, 1:00 p.m. in the Boettcher Atrium, with Adult Amateur program members Dr. Anthony Elias, Dr. Ellen Elias; and CCP members Paul Primus and Katharine Knight
PROGRAM:
Felix Mendelssohn String Quartet no. 6 in F minor, op. 80
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet no. 8, op. 59 #2, E minor
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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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Central City Opera Audition for Second Clarinet
| Highly qualified candidates will be invited to audition for the following position in our orchestra:
* SECOND CLARINET. This is a tenure-track position. The audition is scheduled for February 17, 2011. Candidates will be expected to play both soprano and bass clarinets at this audition. Contract negotiations are currently underway, but the 2010 per-service rate was $120.08 plus travel pay of $44.82 for each day in Central City. Central City Opera does not provide housing for orchestra members. Orchestra dates are June 15-August 7, 2011.
For further information please send a one-page professional performance resume to Mr. Kim Peoria, Orchestra Manager at kpeoria@centralcityopera.org
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Boulder Phil Auditions for Violin and Horn
| The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra will hold auditions on March 20, 2011 for the following tenure-track positions:
Section Violin (one opening)
Utility/Assistant Horn
The current per-service rate for these positions is $85.00. The current season offers approximately 40 services.
For information, including application procedure and repertoire, please send a one-page professional resume by email to (kpeoria@boulderphil.org). Please specify your instrument in the subject line. The deadline to receive resumes is March 4, 2011.
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Instrumental & Choral Teachers Needed
| Brass Specialist, Percussion Specialist, Choir and Orchestra Teachers needed for inner city tuition-based middle school program beginning January 2011, Saturdays. Part time, contract basis, liability insurance required. Send resume to ballengerk@msn.com
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| Fort Collins Symphony Search for Executive Director | Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Director serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Fort Collins Symphony Association, and reports to the Board of Directors through the Board President. To achieve the orchestra's mission, the Executive Director is responsible for fund raising, marketing and promoting community relations. Additionally, the Executive Director is accountable for managing the human and financial resources of the Symphony establishing administrative and strategic planning and implementing the policies set by the Board of Directors. He/she will work with the Music Director to develop and implement the Fort Collins's Symphony's commitment to excellence in artistic creation and in engaging the individuals it serves. The Executive Director will oversee the development of an annual operations master plan, prepare and submit for approval annual operating budgets, prepare monthly financial statements and assure accurate books of accounts are maintained. The Executive Director will maintain and supervise the business office and engage and evaluate staff. He/she will successfully negotiate and implement the working agreement with the musicians, build strong working relationships with the members of the Orchestra as well as area arts organizations, community leaders and funding organizations.
Requirements
The successful candidate will possess great confidence and communication skills, be creative, imaginative and visionary. The candidate shall have excellent knowledge and experience of fiscal management, has the ability to increase both earned and contributed income, and has an understanding of institutional image building, marketing, fund development and a deep appreciation of and passion for music. It is preferred that the new Executive Director have employment experience at a senior level in the performing arts or related industry.
Application deadline: 12/10/10
Contact name: Douglas Patti
Contact email: dpatti1@aol.com
Orchestra web site: www.fcsymphony.org
Application procedure: Please email resume and three references to Doug Patti.com, LLC, @ dpatti1@aol.com
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Looking for a Keyboard Player
| Tijuana Brass (TJB) in Denver?
Looking for a keyboard player who is 1) familiar with and likes the Tijuana Brass style and sound, 2) reads and 3) willing to rehearse. We can do without the familiarity if you are willing and eager! Call Scott (303) 521-8206 or scotthandler@comcast.net.
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Denver Music Summit, 12/9
| $10 Kick-off Concert Tickets Still Available!
This celebratory concert will feature performances by some of Denver's best artists in classical, jazz, hip-hop and rock. Performers include the Lamont School of Music's Playground Ensemble, internationally-renowned jazz artist Ron Miles, local hip-hop luminaries Mane Rok, DeeJay Tense and Prime Element and local indie popsters Fingers of the Sun!
Thursday, December 9
Doors - 8 p.m.
Showtime - 8:30 p.m.
Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206
$10: Tickets available at http://bluebirdtheater.net/eventdetail.php?id=29885
Find Denver Music Summit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DenverMusicSummit
Questions? E-mail denversummit@gmail.com.
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Committee Members Needed for Ballet and Denver Center Attractions
| DMA is looking for committee members to serve on 5-member contract negotiation committees for both Colorado Ballet and for Denver Center Attractions. Eligibility requirements are simply that you have been employed by the respective employer for at least one production over the past 24 months and that you are a Member in Good Standing with the DMA.
We hope to have both committees in place before the start of the year. Please contact Pete Vriesenga (pvriesenga@aol.com or 303-573-1717) if you're interested in serving on this committee. Elections will be held if more than 5 members are interested in serving. Per DMA policy, all committee members shall receive a waiver of periodic dues ($149 total) for 2011. |
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DPS Music Teacher Seeks Donated Instruments
| I am a music teacher in a low income Denver Public School. I am a new music teacher with very little music equipment. I would like to know where I could get assistance or instruments cheaply. Please let me know if you have any information.
Thank you,
Charlotte Braud-Kern
Ashley School
Please reply to: cskern@earthlink.net
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2011 Datebooks Now Available at the DMA office
| DMA's traditional pocket 2011 datebooks are now available at the office. They are in a handy week-at-a glance format. Please stop by the office if you would like one.
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DOCA & WESTAF Music Summit - December 9 & 10
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The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA), in partnership with the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), will present the inaugural Denver Music Summit on December 9 and 10. The summit will provide metro-Denver musicians opportunities for professional growth and feature a kick-off concert to highlight and celebrate Denver's vibrant music scene.
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Lamont School of Music's 2011 Summer Pre-College Academy
| June 19-July 3, 2011
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy is for students ages 14 - 18 (some age exceptions are possible) who are interested in an intensive and stimulating summer music
program. Registration deadline March 15.
More Information
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Become a Certified Music Practitioner, Modules beginning 1/22/2011
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2011 MHTP, Denver, CO Module Dates beginning January 22, 2011
Are you interested in becoming a Certified Music Practitioner so that you will be trained and meet the certification requirements so that you can play by the bedside in hospitals, hospitals and other healthcare settings? The Music for Healing and Transition Program has been offering its certification Program since 1995 and currently has 14 training sites nationwide. The Denver based series of Modules will begin the weekend of January 22, 2011. MHTP is accredited by the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians.
For further information or to apply on line, please refer to www.mhtp.org |
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| Richard Trumka Statement on Tax Cut Deal | Dec. 8, 2010
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says the announced tax cut deal that includes Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy, along with an extension of unemployment insurance for jobless workers, "rewards Republican obstructionism....The gains for the middle class and jobless workers in the deal come at too high a price." Read his full statement here ( http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/12/07/richard-trumka-statement-on-tax-cut-deal ).
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| Vote now for the National Scrooge of the Year! |
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 Each year, national Jobs with Justice gives an "award" to the greediest, most cold-hearted company or person of the year. Nominations for the 2010 Scrooge of the Year are in, and it's time to vote.
VOTE NOW!
There are seven worthy candidates to win this year's Scrooge award (or write in your own candidate):
- Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell was nominated for leading the Republican party in aggressively blocking legislation that would benefit working people;
- Express Scripts was chosen because despite racking up profits of $1.7 billion last year processing 12% of the nation's prescriptions, they are demanding draconian concessions from workers and threatening to close facilities
- Hyatt was nominated for trying to eliminate quality healthcare and make the recession permanent for its employees, and for their safety record;
- Rite Aid was chosen for failing to bargain a first contract with workers who joined a union two years ago and demanding unreasonable concessions from other workers;
- Publix was selected because they won't join other companies in pledging to improve wages and working conditions for the farmworkers who pick their companies' tomatoes;
- Giumarra Vineyards is a candidate because of their long history of intimidating and bullying workers and violating their rights;
- The health and pharmaceutical industry was nominated for their single-minded focus on profits at the expense of our health.
You can read more about the candidates, and then VOTE for your favorite greedy Scrooge!
We'll announce the winner on December 20th.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Colorado Women's Chorale, 12/11
| "Miracles Through Song"
with Young Voices of Colorado
Saturday, Dec 11 at 7:30 pm
South Broadway Christian Church
23 Lincoln Street - Denver
$18 Adult / $12 Senior / $12 Student
To purchase tickets: 303-388-4962 or www.AugustanaArts.org
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The Denver Concert Band Holiday Concert, 12/11
| Join the Denver Concert Band in celebration and song this holiday season with a Holiday Concert at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2010.
The concert, to be held at the Central Presbyterian Church at 1660 Sherman Street in Denver, will feature classic holiday selections including "Russian Christmas Music," "Auld Lang Syne" and, a Denver Concert Band favorite, "Sleigh Ride." The band has also gotten word that there will be special guests in attendance all the way from the North Pole!
Admission to the Holiday Concert is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and children 12 years and younger are free.
Parking for the event is available across Sherman Street in the AMPCI lot. Access to the lot is off 16th Street and $5.00 exact change is required to park.
For more information about the Denver Concert Band's 50th anniversary concert season visit the Denver Concert Band's website, www.denverconcertband.org or call the music hotline at 303-83-MUSIC (303-836-8742).
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The Broomfield Civic Orchestra presents Christmas Brass, 12/12
| Sunday, December 12, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road in Broomfield: The Broomfield Civic Orchestra presents Christmas Brass, a holiday concert featuring guest artists from the Boulder Brass. The program includes holiday favorites old and new, all conducted by Music Director David Brussel. Tickets $6 - $15, online or at the Broomfield Auditorium box office. Visit our website at www.broomfieldcivicorchestra.org, or call 720-371-5235.
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Lakewood Symphony auditions for oboe and all strings
| Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for second oboe (2010-11 season) 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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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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YOUTH ORCHESTRAS /
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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| Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra presents the 2nd Annual Orchestral Workshop | Conducted by Wes Kenney, Music Director of the Fort Collins Symphony and Opera Fort Collins
January 15, 2011
Orchestral music students (up to age 23) from throughout Colorado are invited to participate in a day-long workshop in Colorado Springs. Participants will read and rehearse movements III and IV from Czech composer Antonin Dvorák's "New World Symphony" with Maestro Wes Kenney, Music Director of the Fort Collins Symphony and Opera Fort Collins. Musicians will also attend master classes presented by members of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and US Air Force Academy Band. There will be a final "readthrough" (no formal performance) at the end of the day.
Workshop space is limited. Applications must include a signature of recommendation from the student's school or youth orchestra director, or private teacher.
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
COST: $60 per person (includes lunch)
LOCATION: Front Range Alliance Church
5210 Centennial Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Additional information go to: www.peakharmonic.org or call 719-473-8152
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| FOR SALE OR RENT / EQUIPMENT WANTED |
Yamaha Motif 8 (fully weighted 88 keys). I can attest that this instrument is in immaculate shape (per Denise's notes below, it only went out a gig once, as it was in use in her studio). Please pass this on to anyone that you know who might be interested.
Contact Denise Gentilini / Cell: (818) 517-7749 / Email: Linitunes@aol.com
Complete Set of Flugelhorn Mutes (sold as a set)
THESE MUTES WERE ALL MADE FOR FLUGELHORN AND ARE IN NEW CONDITION.
STONE LINED CUP
STONE LINED STRAIGHT
METAL STRAIGHT
STONE LINED PRACTICE
STONE LINED BUCKET
JORAL HARMON
STONE LINED SOLOTONE (used but good condition)
$70 OBO
CONTACT BOB MONTGOMERY
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.
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
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 ˝ 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, ľ 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
| 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 - cfsatb@yahoo.com
Denver Musicians Association
Local 20-623 AFM/AFL-CIO
1165 Delaware St.
Denver, CO 80204-3607
Phone: 303-573-1717
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