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May 11, 2011
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CSO changes its tune and enjoys sound of success
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By Kyle MacMillan Denver Post Fine Arts Critic 5/1/2011  | |
The CSO is setting sales records and attracting new attendees. Photo by Todd Rosenberg
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The buzz surrounding conductor Jeffrey Kahane's ascension to music director of the Colorado Symphony six years ago took the orchestra to record attendance heights. But when that initial flurry of excitement faded, the symphony was not able sustain the momentum. Ticket sales started on a downward trend, one further aggravated by the recession. But all that ended this season. The orchestra is not just making a financial comeback, it is jetting forward in its still-continuing 2010-11 season, setting sales records and attracting first-time attendees. And it's doing it without two of the tricks that usually give orchestras a boost in visibility and attendance - the appointment of a new music director, as in 2005-06, or the debut of a snazzy new performance venue. Read On |
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SCFD's assurance of "Quality" and "Competitive Grants" - if only it were true
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By Pete Vriesenga The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District was adopted by Metro-Denver voters in 1988. "Quality" was SCFD's first and foremost committment to voters who were told that eligible organizations must participate in a competitive grant application process. In many respects this committment was set into law with SCFD's statutory requirement of adherence to the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Unfortunately, recent forays of the Boulder Symphony (Boulder's 'Pay-to-Play orchestra) have proven once again that SCFD's granting processes are anything but competitive. The Lone Tree Symphony, another SCFD-funded 'pay-to-play' orchestra receives 80% of its budget from the taxpayers. As a national average, government support for symphony orchestras is just 4%. Professional musicians continue to suffer substantial loss of income because of SCFD's non-competitive practices while taxpayer dollars are irresponsibly damaging our economy. In his May 3 letter to me, SCFD board Chair James Harrington defends that SCFD's is creating jobs and meeting its statutory requirements. My May 5 response to Mr. Harrington states my position as I've stated for 15 years ... that none of this is true. |
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Thank you, Seth Hoffman (City of Lone Tree)
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The April 29 issue of the DMA Bulletin contained a story about the tradition of posting Minutes of the Lone Tree Arts Commission on the City's website. For whatever reason, 15 months of meeting Minutes were missing. Ultimately I notified Mr. Seth Hoffman, City Liaison to the Arts Commission, of problem. Mr. Hoffman had the matter corrected that day. Thank you, Mr. Hoffman Pete Vriesenga, President Denver Musicians Association |
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New beginning? Or beginning of the end?
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May 08, 2011|By Peter Dobrin, Inquirer Music Critic The Philadelphia Orchestra's current crucible - its most serious ever - will shift from merely worrisome to outright catastrophic if the following sentiment becomes accepted wisdom: Philadelphia is a great city, and every great city needs an orchestra. It's not that Philadelphia needs an orchestra; it needs this orchestra - the one we have now, the one we've always had, the one that to a wide sampling of world opinion actually defines Philadelphia's greatness. The Philadelphia Orchestra is among the best ensembles anywhere, and if it becomes a lesser version of itself - in terms of its uniquely saturated sound, the quality of individual players, or its artistic drive - it's probably not coming back. A great orchestra is a rare and perishable thing. It takes decades to make, just months to ruin. Read On |
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Florida doubles its arts funding in state budget
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By Jay Handelman
Published: Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 6:18 p.m.
Herald Tribune
While many programs across Florida face drastic state cuts, legislators are poised to double the amount of money spent on arts and culture in the new budget.
The budget agreement reached between the House and Senate, slated for a vote Friday night, calls for $2.1 million in the Cultural and Museum Grants category within the Division of Cultural Affairs.
That is more than twice the $950,000 allocated in the current fiscal year, but still far below the $13.1 million spent in the 2006-07 budget year.
Jim Shirley, executive director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, said "it's a long way from where it used to be, but it's a step back in the right direction."
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In This Issue
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| CSO changes its tune and enjoys sound of success | | "Quality" and "Competitive Grants" - if only it were true | | Thank you, Seth Hoffman | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Anthology of Jazz II, 5/12 | | Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine, 5/14 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 5/18 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 5/19 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 5/19 & 5/23 | | Salsa Con Jazz, 5/20, 5/29 | | Neil Bridge & Rich Chiarluce, 5/20 | | IMAGES Reunion Concerts, 6/4 & 6/5 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Substitute Auditions for Cello, 5/18 | | CSO Substitute Auditions for Bass, 5/21 | | CSO Auditions for Section Violin | | Band Seeks Keyboard Player/Lead Singer | | GPO Auditions for Concertmaster and Horn | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Quarterly Membership Dues Now Payable | | 6th Annual Create Denver Expo: 5/14 | | 2011 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute - July 10-16 | | Summer Course in the Alexander Technique | | LABOR & POLITICS | | AFL-CIO Partners with Domestic Workers and Guestworkers' Alliances | | Ohio Rallies for Middle Class | | Make It in America Means Jobs | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Broomfield Civic Orchestra, 5/22 | | Fort Logan Memorial Band, Monday, May 30 | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Broadway Music School Summer music day camps | | Youth Orchestra of the Rockies, Bach to the Baroque Festival, 5/31-6/ | | DYAO Auditions, May 11-13 and 18-20 | | Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras auditions | | Rocky Ridge Music Center Summer Camp | | Young Artists Concerto Competition | | Youth Orchestra of the Rockies Seeks Musicians | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Revealing the Firebird Fri, 5/13, 7:30PM Guest conductor Scott Yoo explores Stravinsky's colorful fairy tale ballet score to The Firebird about the young prince Ivan who endures many adventures while searching for the most beautiful bird in the world. Scott Yoo, conductor STRAVINSKY / The Firebird The Firebird & Crouching Tiger Sat, 5/14, 7:30PM Sun, 5/15, 2:30PM Magical glowing birds and ancient Chinese warriors make for a fanciful program led by guest conductor Scott Yoo. Tan Dun's Concerto is drawn from colorful themes found in his score to the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The concerto is a perfect match for Stravinsky's ballet score to The Firebird, a work so popular that its themes are found in Star Trek movies and songs by the Beastie Boys. Scott Yoo, conductor Betti Xiang, erhu TAN DUN / Crouching Tiger Concerto BORODIN / In the Steppes of Central Asia STRAVINSKY / Suite from The Firebird Come early and enjoy a Prelude to today's performance  | | Jeffrey Kahane |
Kahane conducts Classics Fri, 5/20, 7:30PM Sat, 5/21, 7:30PM Sun, 5/22, 2:30PM Traditional favorites - Copland's Appalachian Spring and Gershwin's An American in Paris - frame an all-American program including two new classics by Kenji Bunch and Edgar Meyer. Meyer's Triple Concerto is a triple threat that features all-stars Béla Fleck on banjo, Zakir Hussain on Indian drums and Edgar Meyer on the bass. Jeffrey Kahane, conductor Monica Ohuchi, piano Edgar Meyer, bass Béla Fleck, banjo Zakir Hussain, tabla COPLAND / Suite from Appalachian Spring KENJI BUNCH / Piano Concerto (World Premiere) EDGAR MEYER / Triple Concerto GERSHWIN / An American in Paris Come early and enjoy a Prelude to today's performance
www.coloradosymphony.org
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Anthology of Jazz II, 5/12
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A 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert for The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties
Treat Mom to a legendary musical celebration!
Special 2 for one Tickets with Promo Code D241
Live music that spans decades of jazz history!
Featuring: Neil Bridge 7+ with more current jazz, Latin and funk, Queen City Jazz Band and its New Orleans sound, and Swing Shift playing big band music. Thursday May 12, 2011 · 7:30 PM Mile Hi Church · Vogt Center Auditorium 9077 W. Alameda Avenue · Lakewood, Colorado 80226 TICKETS: $25 General Admission · $10 Students $10 Self-Advocates (ppl. w/developmental disabilities) How to get tickets: By Phone: 303-232-1338 By Email: valerie@arcjc.org Get Tickets Online Promo Code: D241 Click here to download the Anthology of Jazz II Flyer Email us at karenleeandneilbridge@gmail.com or give us a call at 303-753-9206 Visit our new Web site: http://www.neilbridge7.info |
Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine, 5/14
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Performing at Estes Park Jazz Fest Saturday, May 14 3:55-5:00 Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine - The Music of Harlem, Duke Ellington and more 2011 Estes Park Jazz Festival: Saturday, May 14 & Sunday May 15Our Jazz Festival Headliner for 2011 will be International Jazz vocal sensation Roberta Gambarini. This Italian-born New York-based Grammy nominated vocal virtuoso's performance will take place on Sunday, May 15th. as part of a two day celebration of Jazz featuring a stellar line-up of performers presenting the music from it's New Orleans roots to it's thriving and diverse present, and venturing into it's exciting future. Saturday, May 14:Noon-12:45 Estes Park Big Band - Swinging Classic Big Band Sounds 1:05-2:05 ONDA - Latin Jazz/Brazilian, Salsa 2:25-3:35 Chris Lee & Colleen O'Brien Group - Contemporary Jazz Quintet 3:55-5:00 Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine - The Music of Harlem, Duke Ellington and more Sunday, May 15, noon-1 p.m:Wil Swindler's Elevenet - Traditional Jazz concepts with a modern aesthetic. 1:20-2:20 Aakash Mittal Quintet-featuring Dennis Gonzalez on trumpet - Indo-Centric New York BeBop 2:40-3:40 Roberta Gambarini - Grammy-nominated Jazz vocalist 4:00-5:00 Eric Gunnison and Wake Up Call - Original Contemporary Jazz For more information, visit: http://www.maxwagnerjazz.com/
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Englewood Arts Presents, 5/18
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Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Time: 7:30 pm ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS concludes its 2010-11 concert season with a 100th anniversary commemoration of Gustav Mahler's death. Note: This concert veers from the usual weekend schedule and will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 7:30pm. This final performance by the Rosetta Music Society, under the direction of CSO Resident Conductor, Scott O'Neil, will feature a performance of Arnold Schoenberg's chamber orchestration of Mahler's Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde).  | | Scott O'Neil |
True to form, Maestro O'Neil will bring a topic for exploration and discussion ~ always an interesting and enlightening addition to these concerts ~ before performing the work in its entirety. The work will be performed by musicians from the Colorado Symphony. Join us in celebration and exploration of the greatest fusion of song-cycle and symphony in recent history! 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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Centerpiece Jazz, 5/19
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We have been at Cafe Del Sol for 2 1/2 years now. Joni Janak (vocals), Ron Moewes (drums), Ed Stephen (guitar and vocals), and Colin Gieg (bass).
May 19 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
Cafe Del Sol is located at 609 Garrison St (6th and Garrison on the North Frontage Road). Good food, drinks, music and fun.
NO COVER CHARGE
Please call 303-238-7999 for reservations.
Thanks, Ron
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Colorado Chamber Players, 5/19 & 5/23
| CCP final concerts of the 17th season are around the corner.....be sure
to buy your tickets TODAY!!
Thursday May 19th, 7 - 7:45 p.m., Curious Theatre (excerpts, short concert)
Monday May 23rd, 6:45 pre-concert lecture, 7:30 concert, Bethany Lutheran Church
and on Colorado Spotlight, Tuesday May 17th, 7-8 p.m., 88.1 FM
Live concerts will feature music of Gabriela Lena Frank, Bax, David Stock and Ravel
Artists: Paul Nagem, Flute, Barbara Hamilton, Viola, Judith McIntyre, Cello, Emily Levin, Guest Harp
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Salsa Con Jazz, 5/20, 5/29
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Our new latin-jazz/salsa group, Salsa Con Jazz, would love to have you join us for our next concert appearance. When: May 20 Where: Historic Crossroads Theater in Five Points (26th and Welton) Time: 7:00 PM This concert is sponsored by KUVO and 5280Live. The format includes Q & A from the audience. The show will be tapped for a later broadcast on KUVO and will also be video tapped for a documentary on Jazz in Five Points. For information and tickets: twofivejazztalk.com Please join us. Best regards, Walter Barr www.walterbarrmusic.comPS. The group will also be performing at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret on the 16th Street Mall May 29.
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Neil Bridge & Rich Chiarluce, 5/20
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Neil on Piano, Rich on Clarinet & Sax with Kevin Smith on drums, Roger Johns on bass, & Karen Lee on vocals Friday May 20th 7PM $10 Cover at the door The Mercury Cafe 2199 California St Denver, CO Information 303-294-9281 Reservations 303-294-9258 Visit their Web Site for directions: http://www.mercurycafe.com/
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IMAGES Reunion Concerts, 6/4 & 6/5
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Well, it is official - an historic and long awaited reunion concert of the IMAGES band that I helped found, recorded with, and toured nationally with "back in the day" we shall say! The original IMAGES quartet - Lee Bartley - piano, myself - saxophone and flute, Rich Sallee - bass, and Dave Small - drum set - will be coming together for 4 concert sets at Denver's great jazz venue Dazzle. So mark your calendar and don't wait too long to get tickets for one of these shows if you are interested. I would guess that they will all sell out by the time of the event. Hope to have a wonderful reunion with all of our past and present friends and fans! Here are the details, a promo photo, and a direct link to Dazzle's website and the page to do advance online ticketed reservations. Best wishes, hope to keep in touch! Joe Anderies IMAGES Reunion Concerts Dazzle - 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 303-839-5100 Saturday, June 4th - shows at 7 pm and 9 pm Sunday, June 5th - shows at 6 pm and 8 pm Dazzle and ticket link: http://www.dazzlejazz.com/index.php?s=20&item=2676
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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 Substitute Auditions for Cello, 5/18 |
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Cello substitute auditions will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 12:30 PM
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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| Colorado Symphony Substitute Auditions for Bass, 5/21 |
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Bass substitute auditions will be held on Saturday, May 21st, 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
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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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Professional Working Variety Dance band seeks
MALE keyboard player with lead vocal ability
|  Deja Blu is an established regional variety dance band that plays weddings, corporate events, summer festivals and private parties. We've been together for over 10 years and we are currently 5 members including a lead female singer. We work with a full time sound man and offer optional 6- piece with a sax player. We have a business manager who handles all of the business side of booking, contracts, marketing, promotion and the web site. We all have flexible day jobs that allow us to take mid-week gigs in the summer and a few out of state weddings. We do about 50 shows/year and make very good money.
We are looking for an experienced player who can cover lead vocals~ high tenor preferred because of the song requests we get. Must have an ear for harmony since 3 part harmony is vital to this band. Looking for strong, dynamic voice with power, range and great stage presence. We are asking for a 110% commitment to the band so, please - No guns for hire.
Please have MP3 files or You Tube Videos and a bio which includes bands you have been in. 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. Our web site is filled with photos, demos, testimonials, our schedule - everything- so please - take a look and call me if this sounds like something you are interested in-www.dejabluband.com
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GPO Auditions for Concertmaster and Horn- 6/4
| The Greeley Philharmonic announces auditions for:
Concertmaster*
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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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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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6th Annual Create Denver Expo: 5/14
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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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2011 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute - July 10-16 DENVER, CO
| Hi Brass Enthusiasts!
There are still several positions (and scholarships!) in Trumpet, Horn and Trombone for the 2011 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute - apply now online:
http://www.MendezBrassInstitute.com
Please pass this on to interested parties!
Thanks,
Al Hood
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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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AFL-CIO Partners with Domestic Workers and Guestworkers' Alliances
| May 10, 2011
The AFL-CIO today signed separate new partnership agreements with the National Domestic Workers Alliance and the National Guestworkers' Alliance. The landmark agreements are part of the labor movement's outreach to the growing numbers of workers whose fundamental rights are not guaranteed by law. The new pacts outline a framework for the groups to partner around issues of organizing, winning rights for excluded workers and building long-term relationships.
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Ohio Rallies for Middle Class
| May 9, 2011
The fight for the middle class and workers' rights goes on in Ohio, where 3,000 activists rallied against Gov. John Kasich's (R) budget, which makes drastic cuts to education, privatizes state services and gives tax breaks to businesses and the wealthy. The rally also helped mobilize for a repeal of Kasich's Senate Bill 5, which eliminates collective bargaining rights for public employees.
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Make It in America Means Jobs
| May 5, 2011
The "Make It in America" legislation, introduced by House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (Md.) yesterday, refocuses Congress' attention "on what Americans want and need most--jobs," says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Broomfield Civic Orchestra, 5/22
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Sunday, May 22, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road in Broomfield: The Broomfield Civic Orchestra presents A Night at the Movies, featuring selections from classic films including Wizard of Oz, E.T. and Star Wars. The program also includes performances by the winners of our Youth Concerto Competition, violinists Isaac Allen and Sarah Berger, all conducted by Music Director David Brussel. Tickets $5 - $12, online or at the Broomfield Auditorium box office. Visit our website at www.broomfieldcivicorchestra.org or call 720-371-5235.
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Fort Logan Memorial Band, Monday, May 30, 2011
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Local professional musicians donate their services to join qualified
adult amateur musicians and student musicians to support the memorial
services at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Each year, the service receives local media (TV, radio, and newspaper)
coverage. Veterans, both individually and through their representative
organizations, as well as the general public and attending officials,
acknowledge their gratitude for the music support and inspiration that
is provided by the ensemble.
I would like to personally invite you to participate in this event.
Please let me know by return email if you will be able to join us, so
that I can have a chair and music reserved for you.
One REHEARSAL will be held. Please RSVP
Monday, May 23, 2011
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m .
VFW Post 9644, 2680 W. Hampden Ave. , Englewood, CO 80110
Two blocks east of Federal on Hampden.
Bring your own stand.
For updates on scheduled rehearsals, please Check our Web Site:
http://littletonmusic.org/vfwband/
Please pass this email along to other performers that you feel may be
qualified.
Thank you,
Chuck Florian
Director, LCMA
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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 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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DYAO Auditions, May 11-13 and 18-20
| Auditions for the 2011-2012 season are only six weeks away. Are you ready? All seats in all orchestras are open every year as all current members must re-audition. Auditions will be held the evenings of May 11-13 and 18-20 and the afternoons of May 14 and 21. All auditions will take place at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver (2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208). There is a $35 application fee ($65 if applying after May 1). Current members of the organization do not need to pay this fee. More Info
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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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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 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 |
Bassoon
Fox Renard 240 (short bore) $6000. Purchased new from Fox in 1995.
Mechanism: 18% nickel silver keys with silver plating. Full German system with High D and E keys. Ring key for wing joint third finger hole. Right hand whisper lock. Rollers on F, Ab, Eb, Db, right thumb Bb and F#, in combination with a crowned E key. Bb Guard. Metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing and boot joints to prevent water from entering the tone holes. All posts are set with epoxy and spring posts are locked with screws.
Body: Red Maple, selected for tone quality, naturally aged in our own facilities. Natural rubber linings in the wing joint and small bore of the boot joint. French bell (metal ring). Body Lock. Complete re-pad and service done by Fox summer 2010. Accessories:Fine plush-lined case (original).
Intonation: A-440 plus or minus one cent, covering all notes. Contact leighpher@earthlink.net
Baby Grand Piano
I have to move by the 20th of May, and do not have room in my new place for my small ebony acoustic baby grand piano, The brand is Samick. It is like new and in excellent condition. The keyboard is firmer, something that a jazz pianist would prefer. Asking $3,000. I live in Longmont and can be reached from 8am to 8pm at 303-775-1223 (cell) or ekxsugar@comcast.net
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.
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MEMBER BUSINESSES & SERVICES
| Put your performance on Youtube
I can record your performance and put it on Youtube. $50 to $100. Prices vary dependent on production values.
Examples of my work can be found at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtXWMAsYLYE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxw8NeH3jSk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSuCmQQGZ0
The equipment I have: $3,600 3CCD camera (Panasonic DVX-100), fishpole boom, $800 Libec TC-50 tripod, $700 Sennheiser ME66 microphone, and a Rycote Softie with mount and pistol grip. I also have an editing system which consists of Final Cut Pro 5.0, a G5 Macintosh with 1.5 G of Ram and 2 terabyte hard disk.
Contact me at: ChunPan9@yahoo.com or 303-274-5897
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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