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February 9, 2011
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Syracuse Symphony Orchestra raises $473,787 to keep the music playing through February
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February 05, 2011
By Melinda Johnson / Post-Standard arts editor
Gary Walts / The Post-StandardTheSyracuse Symphony Orchestra performs a Beyond The Score production ofVivaldi's "The Four Seasons" Friday night with conductor Daniel Hegeand guest violinist Caitlin Tully.
With much anticipation and fanfare, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra announced it has raised $473,787 at a Saturday afternoon press conference on the stage of Crouse Hinds Theater in John H. Mulroy Civic Center, its performance hall. This was the first phase of the orchestra's public fundraising campaign, "Keep the music playing,"which has a target of $1.75 million by August. SSO management announced Jan.25 the organization was in jeopardy of closing midway through its 50th anniversary season if it could not first raise $375,000 to meet its February payroll and expenses by Friday.
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Lawyer's letter kicks off the latest in Louisville Orchestra saga
| Business First - by Ed Green
Monday, February 7, 2011
It's not often in media circles that you get a news release or formal statement that makes you stop in your tracks. But that happened today, when I read a statement from a group that I guess I can call "the artists formerly known as the Louisville Orchestra Musicians Association."
Much as the music industry media once referred to "the artist formerly known as Prince" when he was on the outs with his music producer, we might have to refer to the musicians in this way, given the latest twist in the orchestra dispute between the orchestra and its members.
According to the statement from the musicians' organization, it has received a letter from the an attorney telling it to stop using references to Louisville Orchestra in its communications. The "media backgrounder" read as follows:
Read more: Lawyer's letter kicks off the latest in Louisville Orchestra saga | Business First |
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DSO management, musicians meet
| Feb. 7, 2011
By MARK STRYKER
Detroit Free Press
Management and musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra met today to try to hammer out a settlement in the bitter strike that has now entered its 19th week. While a media blackout prevents either side from discussing details, two boardmembers confirmed that negotiations took place but added that they had not been told whether progress had been made or not.The bargaining session comes on the heels of a new formal contract offer made late last week by management, which has requested a response from the musicians by Friday. While management has not characterized the proposal as a "final offer," officials have said the strike, which has caused the cancelation of nearly half the season, has reached a critical juncture.
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In This Issue
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| Syracuse Symphony Orchestra raises $473,787 | | Lawyer's letter kicks off the latest in Louisville Orchestra saga | | DSO management, musicians meet | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Rocky Mountain PBS Valentine Jazz Concert, 2/9 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 2/10, 2/24 | | 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 | | Felicity Muench and Kevin Garry, 2/12 | | The Stew Jackson Big Band, 2/13 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 2/13 | | Mountain Chamber Music Society, 2/13 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 2/13 | | Neil Bridge 7+, 2/19 & 2/26 | | Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, 2/19-20 | | Lydia Sviatlovskaya, 2/20 | | Colorado Ballet - Romeo & Juliet, 2/25-3/6 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Auditions for Horn and Trombone | | CSO Viola Substitute Auditions | | CSO Low Brass Substitute Auditions | | Boulder Phil Auditions for Violin & Horn | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | "Battle of the Rock School Bands" | | 2011 Summer Pre-College Academy | | Become a Certified Music Practitioner | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Union Rep. Aaron Rodgers Is Super Bowl MVP | | 'States of Denial | | Labor Day at the Capitol | | Don't Let Congress Eliminate the Arts | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Colorado Wind Ensemble, 2/11-12 | | Augustana Arts, 2/19 | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | DYAO Concerto Competition Winner, 2/20 | | 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
Broadway Music School
Providing music lessons, jazz, rock & classical ensembles, and music classes for all ages and abilities available at our central Denver location. BMS also does outreach music classes at area schools to promote music education and appreciation of the arts.
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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 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.  The Fantastic Symphony Fri, 2/25 at 7:30PM Sat, 2/26 at 7:30PM Sun, 2/27 at 2:30PM Principal Guest Conductor Douglas Boyd uses his inimitable wit and charm to take apart Berlioz's great orchestral masterpiece Symphonie fantastique, explaining its genesis and unique orchestral language through musical examples. Then, he'll put it back together in a performance of the entire work. Hear the work as an expert who knows every note. Douglas Boyd, principal guest conductor www.coloradosymphony.org
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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. |
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Centerpiece Jazz, 2/10, 2/24
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The dates for Centerpiece Jazz for February are:
Thursday, February 10th, 6:00 to 9:00 pm - Cafe del Sol, 6th and Garrison
This will be a pre Valentine's Celebration - Prime Rib and Wine specials
Don't fight the crowd on Valentine's Day, bring your honey out for an enjoyable evening.
Jack LaForte on tenor sax, subbing for the vacationing Joni Janak,
Ron Moewes - vocals and drums, Ed Stephen - vocals and guitar, Colin Gieg - Bass
Reservations are suggested (we were packed last time) call 303 238 7999
Come listen and request your favorite tunes
Thursday, February 24th, 6:00 to 9:00 pm - Cafe del Sol, 6th and Garrison
Same personnel as above.
Here is an advanced notice of a special event. Saturday, April 2nd
THE RALPH SHARON TRIO (Ralph was Tony Bennett's piano man for over 30 years)
Ron Moewes - vocals and drums, Dean Ross - bass
Dazzle Jazz Restaurant, 930 Lincoln St. Two shows 6:00 and 8:00, $12.00 cover
Call 303 839 5100 for reservations.
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| 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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Felicity Muench and Kevin Garry, classical guitar duo, 2/12
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"A Romantic Evening of Chamber Music"
Sat. Feb. 12, 7:30 pm.
Felicity Muench and Kevin Garry, classical guitar duo. Guest artists - Margarita Sallee, violin; Kay Lloyd, flute; James Cline, guitar; and Alfredo Muro, Latin guitar. 7:30 pm. Location: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, 5001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder 80303. $12.
Felicity Muench, classical guitarist Performer / Teacher 303-530-4486
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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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Mountain Chamber Music Society, 2/13
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Mountain Chamber Music Society
Presents
Romancing the Notes
Sunday, February 13, 2011, 2:30 PM
Performing the music of Albeniz, Bartok, Beethoven, Morre, Piazzolla, Schubert-Liszt, Waechter
Katrina Twitty, soprano
Laura Schulkind, flute
Carol Carson, violin
Angela Langemann, violincello
Joyce Li, piano
Jennie Dorris, marimba
Steve Waechter, guitar
St. Paul Lutherna Church
1600 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors/children/students (with current ID)
For more information call: 303-404-9338
www.mcmsarts.org
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Englewood Arts Presents, 2/13
| ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS: In Performance ~ Rachel Klaus, violin
With pianist Tamara Goldstein and Colorado Symphony musicians Tena White, violin; Mary Cowell, viola; Judith McIntyre, cello. Sunday, February 13, 2011, 2:00 pm
(Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Rosetta Music Society performance, originally slated for this date, has been canceled).
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Replacing the Rosetta Music Society performance will be a concert featuring the Colorado Symphony's new Assistant Concertmaster (3rd chair), Rachel Klaus, in collaboration with pianist Tamara Goldstein and Colorado Symphony musician colleagues.
Rachel earned bachelor and masters degrees from the Cleveland Institute, where she was awarded the coveted Joseph and Elsie Scharff Prize in Violin and the Dr. Jerome Gross Prize. Previous teachers have included Michael Avesharian, Steven Shipps, and David and Linda Cerone.
Tamara Goldstein enjoys a diverse career as a chamber musician, teacher, and soloist. She is currently Associate Professor and Director of Keyboard Studies at Metropolitan State College of Denver and artistic director/founder of the annual festival, Piano Celebration. Tamara holds degrees from Indiana University, The Juilliard School, and the University of Colorado at Boulder.
We look forward to presenting the fine talents of these artists in the following works:
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Mozart: Violin Sonata in G Major, KV103
Haydn: String Quartet Op. 33 ("Joke")
TBA: Tango selection for string quartet
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78
Tickets:
* General Admission: $15.00 Adults | $12.00 Seniors | $5.00 under 18
* Available:
· At the door (box office opens 45 minutes prior to concert)
· Online at www.englewoodarts.org
· In advance by calling 303.806.8196
* Cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard accepted
Location:
Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway
(Hampden & S. Jason)
* Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
* Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
* Wheelchair accessible Website: www.englewoodarts.org
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Neil Bridge 7+, 2/19 & 2/26
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 Supporting Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
At the
Mercury Cafe
on the Saturday February 19th
Swing dancing starts at 5:00. Also, starting this year, we will honor people who have made significant contributions to the Colorado Big Band and/or Jazz Education scene. This year's honorees are Joy Cayler and Neil Bridge.
The Neil Bridge 7+ will be performing at 6 pm
American Vernacular Dance
hosts
Swing Dance with Live Music
with The Neil Bridge 7+
on Saturday Feburary 26th
7 pm Lesson 8 - 10:45 pm Dance
$15.00, $10.oo students, call for discount
The Avalon Ballroom
The Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-440-8303
Email us at
karenleeandneilbridge@gmail.com
or give us a call at 303-753-9206
Visit our new Web site:
http://www.neilbridge7.info
We are just getting our Facebook Page up and running so check us out by clicking here
FACEBOOK
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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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Colorado Ballet - Romeo & Juliet, 2/25-3/6
|  Colorado Ballet's 50th anniversary season will conclude with Romeo and Juliet at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House from February 25-March 6.
The production will feature the remarkable score by Sergei Prokofiev, performed by a live orchestra.
PERFORMANCES
Fri 2/25/11 7:30PM
Sat 2/26/11 2:00PM
Sat 2/26/11 7:30PM
Sun 2/27/11 2:00PM
Wed 3/2/11 6:30PM
Fri 3/4/11 7:30PM
Sat 3/5/11 2:00PM
Sat 3/5/11 7:30PM
Sun 3/6/11 2:00PM
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http://www.coloradoballet.org/
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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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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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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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"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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Union Rep. Aaron Rodgers Is Super Bowl MVP
| Feb. 7, 2011
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the team's union representative, took home Super Bowl MVP honors on Sunday. The Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are two NFL teams that play in strong working-class union towns.
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'States of Denial' Tracks State Lawmakers' Attacks on Workers
| Feb. 9, 2011
Instead of creating jobs and solving the problems of middle-class working families, many politicians--in a payback to corporate CEOs who financed their campaigns--are pushing legislation to cut good jobs, lower wages, threaten job safety and weaken unions. Find out more and how to fight back at the AFL-CIO's new States of Denial website.
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Labor Day at the Capitol -- SAVE THE DATE!
| We had a successful kick off to the 2011 Legislative Session with a well attended Jobs Rally and positive media coverage regarding our Legislative Principles. Now it's time to remind our lawmakers that we need to Reinvest in Colorado. Our annual Labor Day at the Capitol on* March 23rd, 2011*. More details to come, but please mark your calendar from 7:30 am-2 pm. This year our lobbying efforts are co-sponsored by the Colorado Building and Construction Trades Council. Here is a Pre-registration Form
Check out the latest Legislative Alert - the Colorado AFL-CIO's list of current bills, their sponsors and status, the sector they impact, and the State Federation's position on each bill.
Click Here
Also, we wanted to let you know about a great opportunity to learn more about Employee and Workplace Rights from the experts themselves. The U.S. Department of Labor is collaborating with Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) - Colorado and El Centro Humanitario to hold an informational session regarding the rights of working people on February 24th.. Representatives from Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Whistleblower Protection (OSHA), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will be there to lead the discussion and answer your questions.
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Don't Let Congress Eliminate the Arts
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We need your help.
The new majority in power in the U.S. House of Representatives is taking an axe to the current 2011 federal budget in an attempt to bring it down to levels from three years ago. That alone would cut irreplaceable National Endowment for the Arts funding to state and local nonprofit arts groups by at least $27 million immediately.
However, 175 members of the Republican Study Committee, an independent but powerful arm of the GOP party, are pushing even further by unfairly targeting total elimination of many programs that you and I care about. Elimination of such federal agencies as the National Endowment for the Arts would cripple support for nonprofit arts and culture programs in every city and state across the country. It would no doubt quickly impact the livability and economic vitality in Denver as well.
Help us prevent attacks to disproportionately cut these federal agencies and programs:
- National Endowment for the Arts and for the Humanities, funding arts organizations throughout Colorado
- Arts Education Programs, which fund local model projects through the U.S. Department of Education
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS stations throughout the country and are strong supporters of arts programming
In these next four weeks, the House of Representatives will finalize the 2011 budget. We don't have much time - please donate even as little as $5 to the Arts Action Fund's Campaign to Prevent Elimination of the Arts.
Thank you,
Nina Ozlu Tunceli
Executive Director
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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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Augustana Arts, 2/19
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AUGUSTANA ARTS presents "Aces High"
featuring the International award-winning a cappella octet ensemble from the United Kingdom!
VOCES8
February 19, 2011 - Saturday at 7:30 pm
$30 Adult / $15 Senior / $15 Student
Purchase Tickets:
303-388-4962
www.AugustanaArts.org
* Discount for Groups of Ten or More *
Augustana Lutheran Church
5000 East Alameda Avenue, Denver
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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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DYAO Presents - Concerto Competition Winner, 2/20
| Sunday, February 20 2011, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
DYAO features one of its own in the annual concert featuring its internal Concerto Competition Winner. Also presented on this concert is Smetana's "Visherad" and Sibelius's Symphony No. 2. Tickets start at only $5.
Buy Tickets
Location : Boettcher Concert Hall
Contact : tickets@dyao.org
http://www.dyao.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 |
Good, Affordable Car Wanted
One of our members just had her vehicle stolen. If you have a dependable car that you're looking to sell, please contact Steve Erickson at 303-960-5487 or email: erictheredviolin@netzero.com
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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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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