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April 14, 2011
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Deepest Sympathy
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to Family and Friends of
Ed and Cyndi Knox, who's son Jeremy Spence (33), died in a motorcycle accident on Friday, April 1.
Tony Rodriguez, whose sister, Veronica Trujillo, passed away April 12, 2011.
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Quarterly Membership Dues Now Payable
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Membership dues for the 2nd quarter (April-June 2011) are now payable. Regular member dues are $38.50/quarter; Life member dues are $22/quarter; Inactive Life member dues are $16.25/quarter. Please pay before the last month of the quarter to avoid a $5 late fee.If you have questions about your membership dues, please contact the DMA office at (303) 573-1717
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April 4 'We Are One' Rally - Inspirational & Unifying
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THANK YOU to all who attended the April 4 "We Are One" labor rally in Denver's City Park. Over one-thousand supporters braved the cold to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King and stand in solidarity against ongoing attacks against working families. DMA is especially grateful to Jerry Barnett and Moments Notice Entertainment for an incredible evening of music making this an unforgettable event. Click Here to view highlights of the evening with video of the band. Click Here for complete video of impacting speeches by Rev. Patrick Demmer and Rev. James Peters.
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Moments Notice Entertainment's 30th Anniversary Celebration happens this Friday, April 15 and will benefit the Denver Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure (more info under Event's & Performances below)
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The Many Faces of SCFD
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By Pete Vriesenga
I posted an announcement and commentary on March 22nd entitled: Please attend SCFD's public meeting on March 24, 2011. My hope was to let our community of professional musicians know that our industry is again in jeopardy because of irresponsible decisions of the SCFD board and administrators. Thankfully, many members responded and filled otherwise vacant chairs in the meeting room. Most were members of the Colorado Chamber Orchestra (CCO).
At stake was the fact that SCFD rejected CCO's application to apply for funding in the upcoming grant cycle. Among reasons given: CCO often performs in churches and has played benefit concerts (one for the homeless in Denver and another for AIDS infants in Africa). God forbid if CCO carried through with these good deeds in its past, and what a sad testament of just how silly SCFD policy [or lack thereof] has become.
There is also the fact that almost every other orchestra in town performs exclusively in churches. Homepage photos of the Arapahoe Philharmonic (at South Suburban Church) and Boulder Symphony (First Presbyterian Church) provide just two examples of SCFD's latest double standard. Additionally, the Boulder Symphony's rent agreement with First Presbyterian has their musicians performing Sunday worship services for free, including First Presbyterian's annual performances of the Glory of Christmas. According to BSO's own press release, this is "a musical event of worship and praise celebrating the birth of Christ" that is in fact a "benefit for the Glory Community."
SCFD officials also expressed concern that CCO's outreach programs in Douglas County potentially benefit some students who reside in Douglas County, but happen to live in specific areas that don't pay into the SCFD District. At the conclusion of the March 24 meeting I reminded the SCFD board that this was yet another, serious double standard. I pointed to SCFD's " FREE Holiday Performance Opportunity at the Park Meadows Mall" that was staged in 2003 and 2004. Prior to a the passing of a 2004 Election Referendum, Park Meadows Mall was similarly situated in a non-SCFD tax area. The difference between then and now is that SCFD staged the event and used public resources for the political goal of luring the Mall into the District in advance of the election.
Shame on the SCFD board, not only for their ongoing hypocrisy, but for allowing students to become victims of SCFD/Douglas County politics.
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Bullying the SCFD?
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By Pete Vriesenga
I have been calling attention to SCFD's bad policy for 15 years, all the while explaining why their indiscriminate annual distribution of $40 million is doing more harm than good. For the most part this has been a futile effort because we are now facing a culture shift in our community  that, driven by ignorance, deliberate intent or both, is systematically killing jobs by converting our remaining professional music economy into publicly-funded volunteerism.
How do we wake our "leaders" to the simple fact that these precious tax dollars must work in harmony with our industry and to ensure that taxpayers finally get what they bargained for? Pointed, healthy discussion going forward is our best hope, provided we can find someone willing to represent the alternate point of view. Robin McNeil has now stepped into this role, at least for the moment. McNeil is a former Executive Director of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra and now maintains his OpusColorado arts blog.
My recent commentary Please attend SCFD's public meeting on March 24, 2011 caught McNeil's attention. On March 26, McNeil posted his commentary to mine which he titled Bullying the SCFD. McNeil tosses out weak and unfounded assertions that, at the very least, require my counter back to him. But despite repeated attempts to post my response to his blog, McNeil has deliberately silenced me ... for now. Click here to read my rebuttal that McNeil and OpusColorado never published. |
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra Members Return to Work
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April 12, 2011
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is pleased to announce that the musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) returned to work last Thursday, rehearsing in Orchestra Hall in preparation for two free concerts this past weekend. The rehearsal and concerts were scheduled after DSO musicians and management reached a tentative contract settlement Sunday, April 3. The contract was ratified Friday, April 8, ending the six-month strike.
"After six long months, I am overjoyed to see the DSO musicians return to making beautiful music at their home, Orchestra Hall," adds AFM President Ray Hair. "Their perseverance in standing up for their value in the community, and for the value of their orchestra, is something to be admired. The actions of the DSO musicians will be remembered for years to come."
After weeks of stalling on face-to-face negotiations, DSO management finally agreed to schedule negotiating sessions the first weekend of April. Bargaining talks stretched for 17 hours on April 2 and 10 hours on April 3, culminating in a deal that the musicians' negotiating committee brought back to the full orchestra for a vote. The approved three-year contract totals $36.3 million.
"We want to thank the thousands of people from all over the city, the nation, and indeed the world who supported us with their letters, emails, and in many cases, their money," says AFM Local 5 (Detroit, MI) President Gordon Stump. "For the sake of those people, ourselves, and the thousands of classical musicians working in symphony, opera, and ballet orchestras throughout the country, we are happy that the worst of the proposals were eliminated. We paid a heavy price in terms of the loss of income over the last six months and an almost 25% reduction in our salaries, but we were able to fend off management proposals which would have significantly changed the very nature of the job, and would have given the managements of other orchestras the impetus to try and gain those conditions in their orchestras."
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Musicians worldwide protest against Roberto Minczuk's decision to re-audition OSB musicians
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Letters of protest from orchestra musicians and managers all over the world are being sent every day to the President (Eleazar de Carvalho) and the Musical Director (Roberto Minczuk) of the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), after the management announced its decision to re-audition all musicians of the orchestra.
Reprobation is unanimous and calls for dialogue have been expressed so as to ensure that the future of the OSB be prepared through an inclusive partnership in governance.
The procedure envisaged by the OSB management is described everywhere as unfair and counterproductive.
You can use FIM's protest below as a model if you wish to add your voice to this campaign.
FIM letter to OSB President, Eleazar de Carvalho
Click Here to view an astounding scene in Rio yesterday
also see
Gerard Schwarz Replaces Roberto Minczuk for thiw Weekend's Utah Symphony Concerts
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In This Issue
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| Sympathy | | Quarterly Membership Dues Now Payable | | April 4 'We Are One' Rally | | The Many Faces of SCFD | | Bullying the SCFD? | | Detroit Musicians Return to Work | | Worldwide protest against Roberto Minczuk' | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Moments Notice turns 30, 4/15 | | Bob's 75th b-day Jazz Jam, 4/21 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 4/23 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Auditions for Section Violin | | Band Seeks Keyboard Player/Lead Singer | | GPO Auditions for Concertmaster and Horn | | CSO Auditions for Horn and Trombone | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | 6th Annual Create Denver Expo: 5/14 | | Summer Course in the Alexander Technique | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Arts Funding Spared Drastic Cuts | | Kasich's Secret Job Killer | | Equal Pay Day--No Cause for Celebration | | Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1% | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Colorado Wind Ensemble, 4/3 | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, 4/17 | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Young Artists Concerto Competition | | Rocky Ridge Music Center Summer Camp | | Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra Auditions, 5/10 | | Young Artists Concerto Competition | | Youth Orchestra of the Rockies, Bach to the Baroque Festival, 5/31-6/ | | Youth Orchestra of the Rockies Seeks Musicians | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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 Brahms, Mendelssohn & Bach
Fri, 4/15 at 7:30 PM
Sat, 4/16 at 7:30 PM
Associate Conductor Scott O'Neil joins Associate Concertmaster Claude Sim for one of the greatest violin concertos of all time - the Mendelssohn. A rarely heard transcription of music by Bach and Brahms' tender Symphony No. 3 frame this lovely spring program.
Scott O'Neil, associate conductor
Claude Sim, violin - associate concertmaster
BRAHMS / Symphony No. 3
MENDELSSOHN / Violin Concerto
BACH/RAFF / Chaconne from Partita No. 2
Come early and enjoy a Prelude to tonight's performance or stay after for a Talkback session with Resident Conductor Scott O'Neil. Program Notes
 A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fri, 4/22 at 7:30PM
Sat, 4/23 at 7:30 PM
This Eastertide program begins with Wagner's Prelude and "Good Friday Spell" from Parsifal, about the famous knight in search of the Holy Grail. These spiritual works are a perfect way to celebrate the season. The program's centerpiece is Mendelssohn's sparkling A Midsummer Night's Dream, complete with actors reading from Shakespeare's comedy.
Andrew Grams, conductor
Colorado Children's Chorale
Katherine Whyte, soprano
Michelle Areyzaga, soprano
TBA, actors
WAGNER / Prelude to Parsifal
WAGNER / "Good Friday Spell" from Parsifal
MENDELSSOHN / A Midsummer Night's Dream
Come early and enjoy a Prelude to tonight's performance
Click here for full Program Notes
 Itzhak Perlman
Wed, 4/27, 7:30PM
One of the pre-eminent violinists of our time, Itzhak Perlman is known for his brilliant technique, direct interpretation and precision. This incomparable musician and classical music personality never ceases to bring audiences to their feet every time he performs.
Scott O'Neil, associate conductor
Itzhak Perlman, violin
Weber / Der Freischutz Overture
Schumann / Symphony No. 4
Mozart / Violin Concerto No. 3
Mozart / Adagio, K 261
Mozart / Rondo, K373
www.coloradosymphony.org
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Bob's 75th b-day Jazz Jam, 4/21
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Hi everyone, please join us for Bob Montgomery's 75th birthday party at Dazzle Jazz Club on Thursday, April 21. We are planning an incredible jam session featuring 25 world class musicians from the Colorado area. The party starts at 7 pm and goes to 10 pm and you can partake of some great Dazzle food and drink while listening to some great jazz. Please join us anytime between 7 and 10 pm - you may call Dazzle for reservations or just show up at your convenience as folks will be coming and going during the evening. Dazzle is charging a $6 cover charge per person. We think we'll all have a grand time, and please, absolutely no gifts.
If you wish to make a reservation (advised) the number at Dazzle is 303-839-5100 or email at info@dazzlejazz.com. Their website is www.dazzlejazz.com Dazzle is located at 950 Lincoln in downtown Denver and has been named one of the top 100 jazz clubs in the world. Great food, drink and Jazz.
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Englewood Arts Presents, 4/23
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Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm
ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS continues its Chamber Music of the Masters series with a performance of Mozart's Serenade No. 10 for winds in B-flat major, K. 361/370a.
The Serenade, known sometimes as the 'Gran Partita' from a later, misspelt addition to the title-page of the autograph, seems to have been written sometime between 1781 and 1784. Accounts vary and are inconclusive.
Most serenades in Mozart's time were meant as eighteenth-century background 'Muzak,' for engagement and garden parties, weddings, dinners, and other festive occasions. The Gran Partita is different ~ a vast and glorious work, filled with emotion and intense beauty which falls into the category of real concert music.
The serenade is scored for two oboes, two clarinets, two basset-horns, four horns, two bassoons and double-bass and is in seven movements.
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Allan McMurray will conduct. Colorado Symphony Principal Hornist, Michael Thornton, will serve as host as well as performing in the ensemble.
The Players:
Colorado Symphony Winds with Allan McMurray, Conductor
Oboes: Peter Cooper & Sarah Mellander
Clarinets: Bil Jackson & Abby Raymond
Basset Horns: Andy Stevens & Michelle Orman
Bassoons: Aaron Apaza & Michael Sundell
Horns: Michael Thornton, Fritz Foss, Rachel Childers, Virginia Arnette
Bass: Nicholas Recuber
Website: www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Sign up/in to become a friend, see more information about our concerts, and find links to our fun new videos!
Tickets:
* General Admission: $15.00 Adults | $12.00 Seniors (60+) | $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
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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
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 Section Violin | |
The Colorado Symphony Announces auditions for:
Section Violin
(two positions - tenure track and one-year replacement)
Violinists in the Colorado Symphony rotate between sections.
Audition is scheduled for Monday, June 6th, 2011
Employment to commence with the 2011/12 Season.
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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| Working Professional Dance Band Seeks Keyboard Player/Lead Singer (Male) | |
We are:
- A well known, established professional dance band that has been playing for over 10 years. We play primarily weddings, corporate events, summer festivals and private parties.
- Based in Denver and practice 1/x week
- 5 members who all sing (lead guitar/drums/bass/keys with a lead female singer) We work with a full time sound man and a sax player for many of our shows
- The music is a variety of Classic Rock, Top 40, Motown, Soul, Blues, Country Rock and Jazz
- We all have day jobs but have flexible schedules that allow for a few out of state gigs & weekday festivals during the summer.
- We keep very busy with about 40-50 shows per year. Excellent money.
- We are independently managed. We have a business manager who handles the bookings, promotion, our web site and marketing
What we hope to find: - An experienced keyboard player who can also cover the lead male singer role. Must have an ear for harmonies. All of us sing and 3 part harmony is vital to this band.
- Strong, dynamic tenor voice with power and range. This is a key role in the band and we are looking for great stage presence.
- Must have prior stage experience and must come to the table with a wide repertoire of songs that most variety dance bands cover from the 60's to today's hits.
- Ability and willingness to learn new songs that have been requested from clients
Someone who will make a commitment to this band. Not looking for a hired gun. None of the current musicians play in other bands, which we believe, contributes to our tight sound.
Please have MP3 files or You Tube Videos and a bio. Please list the bands you have been in. We are starting our busy season now and our schedule is such that we would like to see/hear you first. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person who is willing to dedicate himself to making great music, making some great money and having fun. Please respond to band@indra.com
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GPO Auditions for Concertmaster and Horn- 6/4
| The Greeley Philharmonic announces auditions for:
Concertmaster*
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3rd/Associate Horn*
Employment is to commence with the start of the 2011/2012 season.
DATE: June 4, 2011
LOCATION: Foundation Hall, Greeley, CO
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 9, 2011
More details and the rep list may be found soon at:
http://www.greeleyphilharmonic.com/
*If the position is won by a current member the resulting vacancy may be offered.
TO APPLY: Please email a ONE page resume to:
Becky Kutz Osterberg, GPO Personnel Manager
GPOmanager@gmail.com
Please include current address, email address and phone number.
Communication via email is greatly preferred, but if necessary, you may also FAX to:
Becky Kutz Osterberg's home office FAX # for 970-204-1552 |
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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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6th Annual Create Denver Expo: 5/14
| DOCA
The Expo is a day-long event that provides creative individuals and business owners a "one-stop" opportunity to learn of various small business services and programs that can help stabilize their creative enterprises and plan for the future.
Workshops include:
--The Artist's Survival Guide (Fractured Atlas)
--DIA Art & Culture Master Plan Update & Round Table
--Working with the City: Building Code, Zoning & Permits
--Artist Portfolio Discussion & Individual Reviews (DADA)
--Introduction to Fiscal Sponsorship and Fundraising
--Media's Role in the Thriving Music Community (DP REVERB)
--Public Art 101: From Application to Installation
Schedule and registration will be posted Monday, April 11.
More details at www.denvergov.org/CreateDenver.
2nd ANNUAL CREATE DENVER WEEK: MAY 12-15
DOCA
Create Denver Week is a series of programs and happenings that showcases Denver's talented and dynamic creative community, recognizes the creative sector for making Denver vibrant and economically vital, catalyzes the community to become a cohesive collective, and supports it by providing educational programming, inspirational dialogue and ideation.
For a full list of programming visit www.denvergov.org/CreateDenver.
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Summer Course in the Alexander Technique at CU Boulder, 7/11-15
| The 17th Annual Summer Course in the Alexander Technique at the University of Colorado at Boulder will be held July 11-15, 2011, 9:00 to noon daily. A one day Intensive will be held July 15, 1-5:00 pm. The 2011 faculty includes Ed Bilanchone, Tully Hall, and James Brody. Early registration by DMA members will result in a 10% reduction in tuition.
The Alexander Technique is a powerful tool for changing habits in movement and thinking. While anyone can benefit from this Technique, the work applies especially well to musicians and educators. Participants will learn about generalized and specific body use issues that can affect both performance and educational settings, as well as practical skills for the classroom. The results of a
medical study in England that investigated the Alexander Technique were recently published in the British Medical Journal. A link to a summary of the study and a short film about it can be found at:
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/337/aug19_2/a884.
For more information about the Course and the Alexander Technique in general, please consult the following web site: (http://spot.colorado.edu/~brody/alextechbasicinfo.html) or contact DMA member James Brody (brody@colorado.edu).
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Arts Funding Spared Drastic Cuts
| Congress and the President have finally reached a deal to fund the government through the end of FY2011, avoiding a government shutdown when the latest short-term continuing resolution expired on April 8. Although the budget deal implements an addition $38 billion in cuts, AFM is relieved to see that arts funding was not impacted as severely as expected:
The National Endowment for the Arts will be funded at $155 million, which represents a 7% cut from its FY10 appropriation of $167.5 million. The Arts in Education program, which had been eliminated in the short-term spending bills, was restored as part of the Fund for Improvement of Education and is expected to receive an appropriation of $25 million. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which is appropriated two years in advance, will receive $430 million for FY11, and then $445 million for FY12 and FY13. Provisions to defund health care reform and to block the FCC from implementing net neutrality rules were both eliminated from the final bill.
Thank you for all of your efforts in support of arts funding! AFM members sent over 3,000 emails to Members of Congress via our advocacy campaigns.
Best,
Hal Ponder
Director of Government Relations
American Federation of Musicians
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Kasich's Secret Job Killer
| April 13, 2011
Buried deep in Ohio Gov. John Kasich's (R) proposed budget is a provision that would enable a political appointee to contract out any state job or service for 75 years. The winning bidder won't need to pay a business tax, or be current on taxes, operate a safe workplace, pay a legal wage, or even be located in Ohio and employ Ohioans.
Read On
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Equal Pay Day--No Cause for Celebration
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April 12, 2011
Today is Equal Pay Day--the day that symbolizes how far into each year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Working women in the United States are paid an average of 80 cents for every dollar paid to men. The pay gap is even larger for women of color, with black women earning about 70 cents, and Latinas about 60 cents, of every dollar paid to all men.
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Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1%
| | By Joseph E. Stiglitz
Vanity Fair
Americans have been watching protests against oppressive regimes that concentrate massive wealth in the hands of an elite few. Yet in our own democracy, 1 percent of the people take nearly a quarter of the nation's income-an inequality even the wealthy will come to regret.
Read On
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Colorado Wind Ensemble, 4/16
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Saturday, April 16 7:30pm
Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, 80020
STRAVINSKY Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments
MOZART Serenade no. 12 in C minor, K.388
COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man
TOCH Spiel
HINDEMITH Geschwindmarsch
HOLST First Suite in E-flat
Tickets
$12 adult, $10 senior or student, $6 child 12 and under Buy tickets in advance for a small discount or purchase at the door. Free admission; donations gratefully accepted
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| Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert, 4/17 |
The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra will present its Spring Concert on Sunday, April 17, at 3:00 p.m. at Rockland Community Church.Music Director candidate Cynthia Katserelis will conduct Bach Orchestral Suite #1, Copland Latin American Sketches, Beethoven Symphony # 6. Tickets at door. $15 Adults, $12 Seniors, $7 Students.
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| Lakewood Symphony auditions for all strings and substitutes | |
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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Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras auditions for 2011-2012
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The Greater Boulder Youth Orchetras, the premiere youth orchestra experience in the greater Boulder area, will hold auditions for the 2011-2012 season May 21-23!
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Gary Lewis, the Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, GBYO is about to conclude a very successful Inaugural Season with a performance on Sunday May 8, 2pm, in Macky Auditorium. Private music teachers and school music teachers are invited to attend this performance for free!
For more information about us, please visit our website or, better yet, give me a call - I'd love to talk with you about GBYO.
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Rocky Ridge Music Center Summer Camp
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It's not too late to send your students to summer music camp!
Ages 10-15 June 14-26 or August 2-14
Ages 15-24 June 28-July 31 (by audition)
Ages 18 and up June 8-12 Adult Piano Seminar (all levels)
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Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra Auditions, 5/10
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Boulder Phil Young Artists Concerto Competition
| The Young Artists Concerto Competition is a great opportunity for young musicians. About 35 talented music students participate in this competition each year; the first place winner receives the opportunity to perform with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, and the top three winners will receive a $100 gift certiificate for Boulder Philharmonic Masterworks concerts! This year's performance will take place on May 1, 2011 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village.
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Youth Orchestra of the Rockies, Bach to the Baroque Festival, 5/31-6/5
| The Youth Orchestra of the Rockies is excited to present a hands on festival featuring music and historical performance practices of the Baroque Era. Students participate in rehearsals, workshops, and performances for six days with Dr. Alexandra Eddy and Maestro Thomas A. Blomster. The festival includes a concerto competition with the winners performing with the festival orchestra. Opportunities for students to perform outreach concerts of solo works with harpsichord accompaniment and/or chamber groups are available. Private coaching sessions with Dr. Eddy and Maestro Blomster are also included. The festival is from May 31 - June 5 in Fort Collins at Trinity Lutheran Church. For more information and applications, please email or call. yormusicdirector@gmail.com or (970) 690-5512.
See flyer for more information
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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 |
Trumpet Music and Method Books
Former member Jim Grafmyer has left a library of trumpet music and method teaching books which are available for reasonable a reasonable price. There are also many collector big band records available. Contact Nancy Grafmyer at 303-458-1502.
Music for Sale
Clarinet and Saxophone players and teachers - I have a large stack of new (never played) music that I accumulated for myself and students. I also have some equipment and accessories. All will be sold at a discount. For an itemized list, please contact clarinetdeb@earthlink.net
Jewelry, all kinds
Must sell, will discount heavily. Excellent for yourself or gifts. I have original receipts for many of the pieces.
Contact clarinetdeb@earthlink.net
Rare Small Cello For Sale
4/4 'Petite' Violincello Description: Small pattern full-size cello. Label: Antonio Stradivari fecit Prague 1876
Contact: Vicki Cotton 970-221-5071, grace42c@gmail.com, Fort Collins, CO
Bach 42 trombone
The instrument is in very good condition and is the horn that I played the last seven years that I was Principal Trombone in the Phoenix Symphony. I am asking $1,000.00. If you or any of your students have interest, contact me. The instrument is in the old French style case with a case cover made by Leather Specialities.
(Mr.) Gail Eugene Wilson
Gail.Wilson@cox.net
Gail.Wilson@ASU.edu
1960 Buffet Crampon Clarinet $1,000 Serial #62516
Includes - Attributes -
· Frank Wells C3 mouthpiece Clear centered tone
· Cordier Reed Trimmer Mechanically sound
· Selmer barrel 68mm for A Clarinet Plays all notes
· German silver No cracks
· Wooden case with blue velvet lining Original mint condition
· Tooled leather cover Bore pristine - not raised
Inspected and recommended by Andrew Stevens of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Call Paula Faulkner @ 303-263-9522 to make appointment.
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
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.
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.
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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