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February 3, 2011
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Louisville Orchestra woes repeat nationwide refrain
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Other cities' financial struggles offer lessons here
By Elizabeth Kramer
Louisville Courier-Journal
January 26, 2011
On Monday, the financially beleaguered Louisville Orchestra will again struggle to meet its payroll under a court order, two months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The orchestra wants to reinvent itself as a much leaner operation - with fewer musicians, fewer work weeks and an annual operating budget that's more than a million dollars smaller.
While financial challenges are nothing new to the Louisville Orchestra, this year it has plenty of company. Orchestras nationwide are feeling the economic pinch.
The Honolulu Symphony went through Chapter 7 bankruptcy and liquidated in 2009, after a 110-year run - mirroring stories in St. Louis, Colorado Springs and San Antonio, among other cities whose orchestras have filed for bankruptcy in the past decade.
In Detroit, musicians have been on strike since October, and holiday performances were canceled after its symphony moved to cut salaries and jobs.
The Indianapolis Symphony ended 2010 with a $2.7 million deficit - the second straight year in which the orchestra lost money - even after musicians agreed to a 12 percent pay cut.
The story is similar in Fort Worth, Texas; Charlotte, N.C.; Albuquerque, N.M.; and Milwaukee, all of which have struggled with some combination of six-figure losses, salary cuts and job reductions, due in part to the combined effects of the recession, lagging ticket sales, slow endowment growth and sluggish fundraising.
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Expert: Syracuse Symphony Orchestra's jam is a familiar tune for mid-size
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Tuesday, February 01, 2011
By Melinda Johnson
Syracuse Post-Standard
Syracuse, NY -- Arthur C. Brooks knows orchestras. He played French horn in the Barcelona Municipal Orchestra. He wrote his 1998 dissertation on the economies of symphony orchestras, including the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra as a model for surviving financial crises.
He looks at the current crisis facing the SSO, which needs to come up with $375,000 by Friday to meet February payroll and expenses or it will close, and he sees a familiar problem. "The wolf is always at the door financially for midsize orchestras," said Brooks, now president of American Enterprise Institute, a think tank based in Washington, D.C. Brooks is an expert on philanthropy and nonprofits and a former professor at the Maxwell School of Syracuse University.
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Our Continued Support of the DSO
| After another round of unproductive talks between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) musicians and management, and the DSO's cancellation of this weekend's concerts, it is clear that the orchestra's struggle is far from over. The DSO Board of Directors agreed to postpone the decision to cancel the remainder of the season and meet again next week. As the strike enters its 18th week, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM)
continues to firmly support the members of the orchestra, and encourages all music lovers to do the same.
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Music Industry Braces for the Unthinkable
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By ERIC PFANNER Published: January 23, 2011 New York Times
PARIS - After another year of plunging music sales, record company executives are starting to contemplate the unthinkable: The digital music business, held out as the future of the industry, may already be as big as it is going to get.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, a trade group based in London, said last week that sales of music in digital form had risen only 6 percent worldwide in 2010, even as the overall music market had shrunk 8 percent or 9 percent, extending a decade-long decline.
In each of the past two years, the rate of increase in digital revenue has approximately halved. If that trend continues, digital sales could top out at less than $5 billion this year, about a third of the overall music market but many billions of dollars short of the amount needed to replace long-gone sales of compact discs.
"Music's first digital decade is behind us and what do we have?" said Mark Mulligan, an analyst at Forrester Research. "Not a lot of progress."
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In This Issue
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| Louisville Orchestra woes repeat nationwide refrain | | Syracuse Symphony Orchestra's jam is a familiar tune | | Our Continued Support of the DSO | | Music Industry Braces for the Unthinkable | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Marti Heny and Friends, 2/3 | | Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 2/8 | | Rocky Mountain PBS Valentine Jazz Concert, 2/9 | | Mountain Music Duo, 2/10 | | 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 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 2/13 | | Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, 2/19-20 | | Lydia Sviatlovskaya, 2/20 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Auditions for Horn and Trombone | | CSO Viola Substitute Auditions | | 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 | | Health Care Law Means Big Savings for Families | | CBS Refuses to Air NFL Players Ad | | Egyptian Unions Mobilize for Democracy | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Colorado Wind Ensemble, 2/11-12 | | 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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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
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 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 at 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.
 Michael Jackson: King of Pop Sat, 2/19 at 7:30PM Gary Indiana's most famous son had a career that spanned almost five decades, making him one of the most successful entertainers of all time. Celebrate the King of Pop and his greatest hits with the Colorado Symphony. www.coloradosymphony.org
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| Marti Heny and Friends, 2/3 | |
Featuring Jack Laforte on saxophone
Back at the Cafe Del Sol!
This has become a regular event and what a pleasure to have such an appreciative audience.
Thursday February 3 from 6:00pm - 9:00 pm.
Come on in and enjoy music and mexican dining.
6th and Garrison in Lakewood
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Reservations are highly recommended 303-238-7999
Info: Call Marti at 303-954-9143 or marti@mhenryhomes.com
Hear the Band
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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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Rocky Mountain PBS Valentine Jazz Concert, 2/9
| Rocky Mountain PBS Valentine Jazz Concert on Wednesday, February 9th.
Benefiting Rocky Mountain PBS and celebrating Denver Jazz Legend Charlie Burrell's 90th birthday!
Featuring Musical Performances By:
Natalie Oliver-Atherton, Jeff Jenkins, Rich Chiaraluce Quartet feat. Ellyn Rucker, UC Denver CAM Sextet and dancers from the Colorado Ballet.
King Center Concert Hall
on the Auraria campus at 7:30pm.
$50 - General Admission
$85 - General Admission and Patron Party
For tickets & more information visit:
rmpbs.org/jazzconcert
or call 303.620.5690.
Featuring a wide variety of jazz performers and the Colorado Ballet. Tickets and more information at http://www.rmpbs.org/jazzconcert
youtube link for our on-air spot promoting the concert: http://www.youtube.com/rockymtnpbs#p/a/u/0/xBOqQJlzv-k. |
| Mountain Music Duo, 2/10 |  Please join us for the world premiere of Loretta Notareschi's "Two About Two," composed for the Mountain Music Duo! We are thrilled to be a part of the Denver Eclectic Concert series, details below. Please join us at 7 PM on February 10, 1705 S. Pearl Street in Denver!
$17 in advance/$20 at the door
advance tickets available at eclecticconcerts.com
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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
| Directed by Bahman Saless
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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Colorado Chamber Players, 2/13
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My Funny Valentine at Curious Theatre
Backstage Pass Event
When: Sunday February 13th, 1 p.m.
Where: Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma Street, Denver, CO (at Mamie's)
Tickets: FREE
Website: http://www.coloradochamberplayers.org/events/love_for_three
PROGRAM:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Kegelstatt Trio, K. 498, for Clarinet, Viola and Piano
Max Bruch: Excerpts from Eight Pieces (1910) for Clarinet, Viola and Piano
4. Allegro vivace
6. Nachtgesang
Rebecca Clarke: Prelude and Allegro (1941) for Clarinet and Viola
As part of a four series series at Curious Theatre sponsored by a Denver County SCFD collaboration grant, join the CCP and Curious Theatre actors for a delightful short event! Cash bar will be available.
Daniel Silver, Clarinetist
Barbara Hamilton-Primus, Viola
Andrew Cooperstock, Piano
The CCP is delighted to announce the Winter/Spring 2011 season!
Sunday, February 13, 2011 - My Funny Valentine, at Curious Theatre
Saturday, February 26, 2011 - Bugs of Aesop's Fables at Boulder Library
Monday, February 28, 2011 - Bugs of Aesop's Fables at Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - Bugs of Aesop's Fables at Butterfly Pavilion
Friday, March 18, 2011 - Mendelssohn Octet, at Longmont Senior Center
Sunday, March 20, 2011 - CCP performs with Veronika Quartet at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
Friday, March 25, 2011 - Mendelssohn Octet at St. John's Cathedral, with the Veronika String Quartet
Sunday, March 27, 2011 - CCP performs with Veronika Quartet at Packard Hall, Colorado College
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - Pernambuco! At Curious Theatre
Monday, May 23, 2011 - Pernambuco! At Bethany Lutheran Church
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Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, 2/19-20
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On Feb. 19 and 20, two-time Grammy Award winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman will perform Aaron Copland's popular, jazzy concerto, surrounded by toe-tapping music by Leonard Bernstein and Boulder's own Bill Douglas, composer/pianist. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the preeminent soloist on the clarinet today!
 Sat., February 19 - 7:30 PM
Macky Auditorium, CU Campus
Sun., February 20 - 3 PM
St. Luke's Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch
Leonard Bernstein - Three Dance Episodes from "On the Town"
Aaron Copland - Clarinet Concerto 
Bill Douglas - Afro-Cuban Baroque and Feast
Antonín Dvořák - Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
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Lydia Sviatlovskaya, 2/20
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Love, Death & Music
February 20, 2011 - Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Grace United Methodist Church
4905 E. Yale Avenue - Denver
Duo Classica:
Violinist Lydia Sviatlovskaya
Pianist Olga Dashevskaya
Program:
G. Tartini "Dido"
H. Wieniawski "Faust"
S. Prokofiev "Romeo and Juliet"
P. Sarasate "Carmen"
E. Elgar "Salut d'amour"
Tickets at the door: $15 adults - $10 children & students with ID - no credit cards please
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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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| CSO Viola Substitute Auditions | |
Tuesday, February 22nd, 9:00 to 10:30 AM
Auditions are open to any new players in the area, or anyone who wishes to provide an updated audition.
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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| CSO Low Brass Substitute Auditions | |
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.
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.
More Information
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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.
For further information or to apply on line, please refer to www.mhtp.org |
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Report Shows Health Care Law Means Big Savings for Families
| Feb. 2, 2011
Working families and small business will save thousands of dollars in health insurance premium savings and out-of-pocket health care costs by 2014 under the new health care reform law, finds a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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CBS Refuses to Air NFL Players Ad
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Feb. 1, 2011
CBS has refused to air an ad from the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) because CBS executives say they "didn't want to get involved" in labor negotiations between the union the National Football League (NFL), which has threatened to lock out the players. CBS and other broadcasters pay the NFL $4 billion a year to televise the games and will pay even if the owners lock out the players. That $4 billion is basically lockout insurance, and CBS is pretty darn involved.
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Egyptian Unions Mobilize for Democracy
| Jan. 31, 2011
With Egyptians in the streets demanding democracy, that nation's labor movement has formed a federation to represent workers in more than a dozen industries. In a letter to the newly formed Federation of Egyptian Trade Unions, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says, "The people's movement for democracy in Egypt and the role unions are playing for freedom and worker rights inspires us and will not be forgotten."
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Musicians of the Colorado Wind Ensemble, 2/11-12
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Transformations
Conductor Matthew Roeder and the Musicians of the Colorado Wind Ensemble
Friday, February 11 7:30pm - Pre-concert talk 6:45
Dairy Center for the Arts
2590 Walnut St, Boulder, 80302
Saturday, February 12 7:30pm
Littleton United Methodist Church
5894 S Datura St, Littleton, 80120
SCHOENBERG Theme and Variations
HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis
DELLO JOIO Variants on a Mediaeval Tune
IVES Variations on 'America'
SALFELDER Cathedrals
JACQUIER Symphonie Urbaine
Tickets
February 11, Boulder Dairy Center
$15 adult, $12 senior or student, $8 child 12 and under
Buy tickets at The Dairy Center
February 12, Littleton United Methodist Church
$12 adult, $10 senior or student, $6 child 12 and under
Buy advance tickets online
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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 all strings and substitutes
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Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for 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 ORCHESTRAS /
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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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 |
Gemeinhardt 3SHB Flute for sale
French key mechanism (open hole)
* Solid silver headjoint * Silver plated body and key mechanism * B footjoint * Professionally padded * Stainless steel springs
Great condition and ready for a new home to be heard! Please call or email me with questions:
Jennifer
303.353.9575
jennifer.abbenhaus@gmail.com
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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Vice President: Thomas Blomster 303-322-1764 - blomster@dmamusic.org
Executive Board:
Ron Bland 303-935-5099 - RBOBasso@aol.com
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Michael Weaver 303-875-4013 - cfsatb@yahoo.com
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Denver, CO 80204-3607
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