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January 27, 2011
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In Memory - Roland Jones
|  Violinist also remembered as a "wonderfully encouraging" teacher By Virginia Culver The Denver Post Posted: 01/23/2011 01:00:00 AM MST RolandJones spent 15 years as a violinist with the Denver - now Colorado -Symphony, but he was better known to hundreds of students as a teacher. Jones, who had suffered from various illnesses, died Jan. 16 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 78. A service for him is planned at 3 p.m. Feb. 5 at Grace United Methodist Church, 4905 E. Yale Ave. String quartets will play at the service... ...Jones studied music at the JuilliardSchool and Columbia University in New York and earned his degree at theUniversity of Michigan. He came to Denver in 1960 to play with the Denver Symphony, where he stayed until 1975. He met Carol Day at a church singles' group, and they married on Sept. 20, 1969. They had no children. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister, Hannah Chamberlin of Muscatine, Iowa.
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Roland Jones Memorial Service February 5, 2011 3:00 PM Grace United Methodist Church 4905 East Yale, Denver, CO 303-756-1595
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In Memory - Ted Small
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Ted Small passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January the 22nd. Ted suffered a serious stroke two days earlier and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, but was unable to recover.
Ted recently retired from the Colorado Symphony after a long and distinguished career as a percussionist. His sons Chris and Andrew still live in the area and were with him. Ted's wife Elizabeth died about four years ago.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for this Friday, January 28 at 11:00 AM, with reception to follow.
Location: Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church
21755 East Smoky Hill (east of Parker Road; west of E-470)
Aurora, CO 80015-6752
(303) 617-9884
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| Tiny Tots series puts toddlers inside the orchestra | |
By Kat Valentine King
Special to The Denver Post
Posted: 01/22/2011
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Tom Jensen, JSG Music Director
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Keeping hundreds of small children engaged during an orchestra concert is no small task, but when the Junior Symphony Guild's 2011 Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra season kicks off Tuesday, conductor Tom Jensen will be prepared.
"The first rule is, 'Don't bore the kids,' " Jensen says. "Preschoolers will let you know in no uncertain terms if they're not happy."
As music director and conductor for the guild, a long-standing local nonprofit that, among other things, aims to bring classical music to young people, Jensen created Inside the Orchestra as an outreach program for preschool and elementary-school kids. The program invites these budding music lovers on stage for an up-close-and-personal experience. "It's very visceral to actually feel that you're sitting in the orchestra," Jensen says.
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FOX 31 Coverage
Channel 9 Coverage
See performance schedule below
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| DSO, striking musicians wrangle over proposals | |
Michael H. Hodges / Detroit News Arts Writer
January 23, 2011
Detroit - The on-again, off-again talks between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its striking musicians could be on again -maybe. Both sides said Saturday evening it was possible that talks could resume Sunday, though neither could say whether they would.
Saturday was a day of fractious back-and-forth between the two sides that started over contract proposals for the same dollar amount but applied,depending on who you talked to,to different time periods.
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - Roland Jones | | In Memory - Ted Small | | Tiny Tots series puts toddlers inside the orchestra | | DSO, striking musicians wrangle over proposals | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Ron Moewes & Centerpiece Jazz, 1/27 | | Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Quartet, 1/27 | | Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra, 1/26 thru 2/9 | | The Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 1/27 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 1/29 | | What's Cookin' Jazz Band, 1/30 | | Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 2/8 | | Glenn Shull Swing Band, 2/11 | | Piano Celebration at Metro State, 2/11-12 | | Boulder Chamber Orchestra, 2/11 & 2/12 | | The Stew Jackson Big Band, 2/13 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Auditions for Horn and Trombone | | CSO Low Brass Substitute Auditions | | Piano Tuner Needed | | Piano Bar Looking for Pianist | | Central City Opera Auditions | | Boulder Phil Auditions for Violin & Horn | | Instrumental & Choral Teachers Needed | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | "Battle of the Rock School Bands" | | 2011 Summer Pre-College Academy | | Become a Certified Music Practitioner | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Trumka: Obama 'Heading in the Right Direction | | Arts and the State of the Union | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Foothills Pops Concert Band and Swing Band, 2/12 | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Youth Orchestra of the Rockies Seeks Musicians | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Mozart's Requiem
Fri, 1/28 at 7:30PM - Sat, 1/29 at 7:30PM - Sun, 1/30 at 2:30PM
Bernard Labadie makes a triumphant return after highly successful Mozart concerts last season, this time with three other Mozart masterpieces: Overture to The Magic Flute; the Oboe Concerto with Principal Oboe Peter Cooper; and Requiem, featuring the magnificent Colorado Symphony Chorus.
 The Sound of Music Fri, 2/4 at 7:30PM - Sat, 2/5 at 7:30PM The Mile High City is alive with the sound of America's favorite movie-musical, and you get to sing along. Bring the whole family to hear your Colorado Symphony lead you through a 30 minute vocal warm-up, playing favorites from The Sound of Music. Then join in for Sing-A-Long Sound of Music while the original 1965 movie plays in glorious Technicolor with the lyrics for all the songs on the screen, so you won't miss a chance to sing your heart out.
 Elvis Presley: King of Rock Fri, 2/11 @ 7:30PM The undisputed King of Rock-N-Roll, Elvis Presley still rules in the hearts of millions of his fans worldwide. What began as a fad in music in the 1950s became the way the world loved to sing. Don't miss this special orchestral tribute to the one and only Elvis Presley.
www.coloradosymphony.org
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Ron Moewes & Centerpiece Jazz, 1/27
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The Ralph Sharon (formerly with Tony Bennett) Trio will be performing at Dazzle Jazz Restaurant, 930 Lincoln St., for a jazz luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Ron Moewes on drums and vocals and Dean Ross on bass. $20.00 cover will include your entree, a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non) dessert, with tax and tip included, plus the great music of Mr. Ralph Sharon on piano. Call 303 839 5100 for reservations.
Later that evening, Centerpiece Jazz with Jack LaForte on tenor sax will be at Cafe del Sol, 6th and Garrison from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Thanks to you, we had a sell-out crowd last time. Hope you can join in on the fun again. Call 303 238 7999 for your reservations. And thanks for supporting live Jazz! Ron
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Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Quartet, 1/27
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Treppeda's Italian Ristorante is proud to announce the monthly appearance of the Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Quartet on the last Thursday of every month, 6 to 9 pm.
The Bob Montgomery (trumpet)-Al Hermann (trombone) Quartet
featuring the artistry of
Bill Kopper-guitar and Ken Walker-bass
Appearing @ Treppedas Italian Ristorante
300 2nd Avenue in Niwot, Co.
The last Thursday of each month from 6-9 pm
(no cover charge and wonderful food and drink)
Treppedas is an absolutely incredible Italian restaurant located 45 minutes from downtown Denver.
The food is quite exceptional and the Thursday night jazz is always exciting and musical.
We hope you can join us for a great evening of food, drink and music.
Reservations at 303-652-1606
http://www.treppedas.com
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Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra, 1/26 thru 2/9
| | This unique orchestra experience for children 6 and under is back at venues throughout Denver from Jan. 26 to Feb. 9. Check out our Tiny Tots page for dates and venues. Email sheila@insidetheorchestra.com
with questions or reservations. Suggested contribution - $5/person.
Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra
is an engaging 45-minute performance created for children ages 6 and under to introduce young kids to orchestral music. We put kids literally "inside the orchestra" as they are surrounded on the stage by our adult professional orchestra. The audience hears well-known repertoire from "Looney Tunes" to Beethoven. Children stomp like giants during the Montagues and Capulets, grow with music during Also sprach Zarathustra, and riding into the sunset with the William Tell Overture.
The JSG serves over 25,000 children in the Denver metro area each season with support from SCFD, Colorado Council on the Arts, the Denver Foundation, Central City Opera and many other generous sponsors like you.
Suggested contribution is $5/person. All ages are welcome. A contribution is not necessary - your attendance is most important!
If you have questions about the event please contact
sheila@insidetheorchestra.com
or call 303-355-7855.
What follows is a highlight of where you'll find us over the next several weeks. Check for an event near you, and pass along the information.
Wednesday, January 26 - 9:30am and 10:30am
The Wildlife Experience
10035 South Peoria, Parker 80134
Thursday, January 27 - 9:30am and 10:30am
The Wildlife Experience
10035 South Peoria, Parker 80134
Monday, January 31 - 9:30am and 10:30am
Temple Emanuel
51 Grape Street, Denver 80220
Tuesday, February 1 - 9:30am and 10:30am
Temple Emanuel
51 Grape Street, Denver 80220
Wednesday, February 2 - 9:30am and 10:30am
Mile Hi Church
9079 E Alameda Ave., Lakewood 80226
Monday, February 7 - 9:30am and 10:30am
Boettcher Concert Hall
14th & Curtis Street, Denver 80202
Tuesday, February 8 - 9:30am and 10:30am
Temple Sinai
3509 S. Glencoe Street, Denver 80237
Wednesday, February 9 - 9:30am and 10:30am
Temple Sinai
3509 S. Glencoe Street, Denver 80237
Check out www.InsideTheOrchestra.com for more information about the JSG, Inside the Orchestra and our Special Events.
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The Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 1/27
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January 27, 7:00 PM Highlands Ranch
The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association presents SuonarePlus, the chamber music componant of the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, on January 27 at 7:00 PM at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126.
Suonare ("to sound") ChamberPlus is pleased to present one of our signature Musical Omnivore programs. Highlights of this concert include world premiers by Colorado composers Mark Geiger and Alexandra Eddy, plus "In the Moment" in which you, the audience members have the opportunity to contribute ideas for an on-the spot improvised Suonare composition. Although this may seem like something stolen from a jazz club, improvisation is firmly rooted in the classical music tradition. Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, Paganini as well as many opera stars were famous improvisers as well as composers/performers. We are pleased to revive this lost tradition tonight!
Featuring: Thomas Blomster, percussion
Gusty Christensen, didgeridoo
Alexandra Eddy, violin
Mary Jungerman, bass clarinet, soprano sax, Native American flute
Robin Olschner, bass
Deborah Schmit-Lobis, piano
Naomi Sue Smith, violin
Nikki Tsuchiya, Artistic Director
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Englewood Arts Presents, 1/29
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Saturday, January 29, 2011, 2:00 PM
 ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS begins the New Year with a continuation of its "Chamber Music of the Masters" series. The next concert will feature Brahms' String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36. This Sextet shows Brahms at his mellowest and is one of the best-loved works in the chamber music repertoire. Also on the program will be the original 2nd movement (Minuet/Trio) from Mendelssohn's String Quintet No. 1, Op. 18.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra Assistant Principal Violist, Catherine Beeson, will serve as host for this concert, in addition to performing in the ensemble. Catherine also creates our fun new promotional videos (links are on our Facebook page).
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The Players: Rachel Segal & Anne-Marie Hoffmann | Violins Catherine Beeson & Phillip Stevens | Violas Judith McIntyre & Jeff Watson | Cellos 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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What's Cookin' Jazz Band, 1/30
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THE WHATS COOKIN' JAZZ BAND WILL BE PERFORMING HOT JAZZ AND ASS SHAKING FUSION AT JAZZ AT JACKS on Sunday January 30th,2011, 5 to 7PM Jacks is located at 500 16th St. at Glenarn Pl. by Maggianos and on the 3rd floor next to the movie theatres. Whats Cookin' has great and intersting original arrangements performed by many of Denver's top Jazz Musicians. NO COVER and Meter parking is FREE on Sundays . Come celebrate the Art of Music with us!!!! Best, Gene Smookler |
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 2/8
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity is pleased to present the Hwang-Ainomae-Hsu Piano Trio in "Dumky and Other Melancholies." Steinway artist Hsing-ay Hsu teams up with CSO principals Yumi Hwang-Williams and Silver Ainomae to perform a concert of solos, duos and Dvorak's "Dumky Trio." While they have all performed with each other, this will be their debut as a trio. Each artist has garnered international recognition and brings their multi-cultural perspectives to music-making (Korea, Estonia/Finland, China). This will be an evening of dynamic and unforgettable music centered on Dvorak's beloved masterpiece and other Romantic gems.
Tuesday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada, 80003. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and students. Tickets will be available at the door or can be reserved ahead at:
www.tpcarvada.org/welcome/concertSeries.jsp or by phoning 303-422-3656 x 25.
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Glenn Shull Swing Band, 2/11
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Loveland Sweetheart Dance February 11, 8-11 p.m. Regency Ballroom at Fountains of Loveland, 1480 Cascade Avenue,Loveland. Music by the Foothills Pops Swing Band directed by Glenn Shull. email: g.shull@juno.com
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Piano Celebration at Metro State, 2/11-12
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Feb. 11-12 Piano Celebration at Metro State! Friday-Saturday piano festival for the entire community. 2011 "Romancing the Keys Continues" features Anton Nel and Gail Berenson as well as Metro State faculty. www.pianocelebration.org
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Boulder Chamber Orchestra, 2/11 & 2/12
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Copland - Appalachian Spring
Stravinsky - Dumbarton Oaks
Rossini - Serenade for Small Ensemble
Martinu - Nonet for Winds and Strings
Info: 303-583-1278
www.boulderchamberorchestra.org
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The Stew Jackson Big Band, 2/13
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The Stew Jackson Great 16 Piece Big Band will peel the wallpaper on
Sunday, February 13, 2011
4pm until ?? at Hamburger Mary's Club M
Located at 700 E. 17th Street at Washington in Denver
No Cover, No Drink Minimum
Free parking across the street.
A ball will be had by all for listening and dancing pleasure!
Kids and musicians of all ages will be welcome.
Children under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please RSVP by February 8, 2011 by calling 303-300-2500, x105 or by email to: Stew@HamburgerMarysDenver.com
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STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
| Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Quartet, Last Thursday of every month
6 to 9 pm @ Treppeda's Italian Ristorante, 300 2nd Avenue in Niwot, CO. 303-652-1606 http://www.treppedas.com
Scott Martin, Sundays
pianist Scott Martin and the band Sundays at Vic's
Vic's Espresso, 2680 Broadway, Boulder
Boulder's longest (7yrs.) ongoing live jazz gig
Sundays from noon to 2 pm
www.SundaysAtVics.com
David Brussel, Selected Thursdays
Performing on selected Thursdays at the Mercury Cafe, 7 p.m.
2199 California St.
Denver CO 80205
303-294-9258
James Hyatt, Tuesdays
Pete and I are performing at Trailside every Tuesday for awhile. We start at 7:30 so it won't be a late night. Stop in and say hello.
10360 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO - 303-457-0660
Jeffrey Straach, Mondays
Every Monday, 6-9 PM at the Bliss Café
7501 Grandview, Arvada
Joe Bonner, Sundays
Performing every Sunday at the Mercury Café, 8 PM.
2199 California St
Denver, CO 80205
303-294-9258
Convergence, First Friday of every month
7 & 9pm Convergence Denver's All-Star band, now performing every 1st Friday! Featuring Paul Romaine, John Gunther, Eric Gunnison, Marc Simon, Mark Patterson, and Greg Gisbert! $10
Dazzle Restaurant, 930 Lincoln St.
Queen City Jazz Band, 3rd and 5th Sundays
QCJB plays regularly on 3rd Sundays, and on the 5th Sunday when there is one, approx 4x/year.
6pm, Bull & Bush Pub, 4700 Cherry Creek South Dr, Glendale, 303.759.0333
Complete QCJB Schedule at Queen City Jazz Band
Purnell Steen and LeJazz Machine
Join us every third Wednesday through July at Crossroads at Five Points!
call 303-832-0929 for reservations
Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra - First Sunday of every month, 8:00pm -11:00pm
Mercury Cafe, 22nd & California Street, Denver
Info: 303-369-6890 Hot Tomatoes Website
Jennifer Lane - Rock & Soul duo - Thurs thru Sat
Elway's Steakhouse
1st and University in Cherry Creek
Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's, 7pm - 11pm
Call for info and reservations @ 303-399-5353 www.jenniferlaneonline.com
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra Presents
Every month, MJO features two different high school jazz ensembles in concert at Dazzle! Playing the second and third Monday of each month (with some exceptions), the school plays one set followed by a set from MJO. The big finale includes both bands on stage featuring soloists from both groups. One of MJO's missions is to support jazz in the schools and this program, in our 6th year, continues to be wildly successful. Reservation ALWAYS recommended at Dazzle (303-839-5100). Great food, great atmosphere and always a great night of big band music! Check our website (MetropolitanJazzOrchestra.org) for our calendar and to confirm each month's schedule.
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AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
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Colorado Symphony Auditions for Horn and Trombone
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The Colorado Symphony Announces auditions for:
3rd/Associate Horn (one-year position - possible tenure track)
Assistant Horn (tenure track position)
Auditions are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, May 9th and 10th, 2011. Employment to begin September 2011
Principal Trombone (tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, May 16th and 17th, 2011. Employment to begin September 2011.
Return information will be sent after February 10.
Highly qualified applicants mail or FAX a one-page resume to:
Larry Brezicka, Personnel Manager
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
Boettcher Concert Hall - 1000 14th Street, #15
Denver, CO 80202
FAX 303-293-2649
Applications must be received by April 1st, 2011
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
*The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
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February 12, Sat at 10:00 AM
Auditions are open to any new players in the area, or anyone who wishes to provide an updated audition.
Excerpt materials will be provided via link from this announcement next week. For more information and to apply, contact:
Larry Brezicka, Personnel Manager
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
1000 14th St., #15, 80202
or FAX to 303-293-2649
lbrezicka@coloradosymphony.org
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Piano Tuner Needed
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The DMA is looking for a member who is a piano tuner. Is that you?
Please call the office at 303-573-1717.
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New Piano Bar Looking for Pianist
| Le Mistral Restaurant & Piano Bar in Greenwood Village (located at Holly & Orchard). Is looking for piano player for a steady engagement.
Contact Sharon Horn @ hornrs@gmail.com
303-770-5664 or 303-981-7660 (cell)
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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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"Battle of the Rock School Bands" Seeks Participants
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The Colorado Music Business Organization (COMBO) is hosting a "Battle of the Rock School Bands" at the COMBO Music Expo this year. Know of any schools that have whole band programs, i.e., putting together a rock band out of the kids who are interested in music? So far we have bands from Dog House Studios and the [Denver] School of Rock.
COMBO is also looking for speakers for seminars and judges for the listening panels. If you know of anyone who might be interested contact:
COMBO President Barb Dye
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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.
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Become a Certified Music Practitioner, Modules beginning March 19 & 20
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2011 MHTP, Denver, CO Module Dates beginning March 19 & 20
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 March 19, 2011. MHTP is accredited by the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians.
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Trumka: Obama 'Heading in the Right Direction'
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Jan. 26, 2011
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka praised President Obama's call to rebuild the nation's infrastructure in his State of the Union address last night but said the proposed federal spending freeze "is the wrong medicine at the wrong time." Trumka said Obama is "heading in the right direction--but as he outlined tonight, the yardstick must be the health of the middle class and the American economy."
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Arts and the State of the Union
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Tonight President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union speech before the United States Congress where he addressed three areas of concern that resonate with arts advocates: federal spending, jobs and education policy. Earlier this week, 165 conservative members of Congress representing the Republican Study Committee called for termination of the National Endowment for the Arts and key arts education programs at the U.S. Department of Education. We know that the battle to protect these programs will be tough this year, but with your help, not insurmountable. Several major newspapers across the country interviewed Americans for the Arts President and CEO Bob Lynch in response to the dubious notion that cutting the arts will actually reduce the nation's deficit. In today's New York Times, Bob pointed out that the arts support 5.7 million jobs in the United States that generate about $30 billion in taxes, nearly $13 billion of which goes to the federal government and said, "If they're serious about jobs and they're serious about income, they would invest more in the arts." Since 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts has been serving arts organizations and artists in every state and every community. The arts not only play an important role in our nation's well-being and foster creativity and innovation, but they also create jobs and prepare our workforce to compete in the global economy. Including the arts in a comprehensive and formal education for every student is critical. The education reforms that the President and leaders in Congress should be looking at are ones that strengthen the role of the arts and truly implement it as a core academic subject in schools throughout the country.
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ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
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Foothills Pops Concert Band and Swing Band, 2/12
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"Love and All That Jazz", February 12, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Hilton Fort Collins. Music by the Foothills Pops Concert Band and Swing Band directed by Glenn Shull
email: g.shull@juno.com
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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 mjlucas@aol.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 Orchestra of the Rockies Seeks Musicians
| | The Youth Orchestra of the Rockies (YOR) seeks a trombone/bass trombone as well as violins and violas for the spring semester. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from 3 - 5:30 PM at Ridgeview Classical School in Fort Collins. The repertoire for our spring concerts in April includes Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture and Respighi's The Pines of Rome. There is a tuition charge. Please see our website for more a calendar and information: http://www.fortnet.org/YOR/ or contact Music Director Thomas A. Blomster at:yormusicdirector@gmail.com or cell: 970-690-5512. |
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| FOR SALE OR RENT / EQUIPMENT WANTED |
Keilwerth Tenor Saxophone ST90 Series IV. Purchased New in 2006 and played for Less than 1 year. Excellent Condition
Includes Hard Case and Neotech Shoulder Strap
Contact Mike at 303-875-5097 or mds51@comcast.net
$650 Cash
Vito Alto Saxophone Serial # 517592 Yamaha built in Japan
Made in 1993 - Good Condition for Age - Plays Well - Includes Hard Case
Contact Mike at 303-875-5097 or mds51@comcast.net
$350 Cash
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.
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 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
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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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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