May 19, 2011
Vol 11, Issue 15
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DMA Forum for Denver Mayoral Candidates    

Denver Mayoral Candidates Michael Hancock and Chris Romer have both stated their support for issues of professional musicians. For this reason the DMA has refrained from making any endorsement in this race. Appropriately, we have invited both candidates to speak directly to you.

 

Our first letter comes from Chris Romer. The next bulletin will include a statement from Michael Hancock. 

Chris Romer - letter to DMA members  

Members of the Denver Musicians Association:

I'm writing to ask for your support and vote in my campaign for
Chris Romer 
Chris Romer
Mayor of Denver.

Professional musicians should know that I'm a strong supporter of a vibrant arts and cultural community. I also recognize that commercial and nonprofit music industries are invaluable assets that provide considerable economic impact. DMA members are responsible for creating this economy, so it's only fitting that this same economy must provide and grow employment opportunities for professional musicians. If elected Mayor, I can assure you that a strong partnership between the City of Denver, the Arts and related music industries will continue and grow.

The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a unique and vivid example of our community's ongoing commitment to Arts & Science. However, in my discussions with DMA President Pete Vriesenga, I've now learned about non-competitive practices that have become too common and accepted in Tier III. I'm hearing of disregard for prevailing wage standards and examples where established employment relationships have been lost to SCFD-funded organizations that expect their musicians/artists to volunteer or even "pay to play" for this same work. Voters were told of SCFD's commitment to quality and assurance of fair competition.

My commitment to you comes as a strong supporter of Labor and the AFL-CIO. I am proud to have the endorsement of the Denver Area Labor Federation, and will continue to do all I can to raise wage standards for working families throughout our community. Thank you for recognizing my commitment to you.

Sincerely,

Chris Romer

romerformayor.com

Chris Romers vision for Denver's Arts and Culture Community 


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Broadway Union Takes On 'Priscilla' Over Music  

By PATRICK HEALY

Published: May 15, 2011

Tino Gagliardi 
Tino Gagliardi, president of AFM Local 802

 

In a bid to protect jobs, the Broadway musicians' union is waging an unusually aggressive, political-style campaign against the new musical "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" in hopes of undercutting the use of recorded music during live theatrical performances.

 

Still bruised over losing some guaranteed seats in orchestra pits during their 2003 contract negotiations with Broadway producers, leaders of Local 802 of the

American Federation of Musicians

have chosen to make an example of "

Priscilla

" by objecting to its employment of only nine musicians and use of some taped music. Union officials and the Broadway League, which represents producers, have chosen an arbitrator to consider the musicians' complaint and are awaiting a date for the first meeting.

Read On

 

Music Review - DMA's Shane Endsley  

Calm Demeanor, Assertive Sounds
By NATE CHINEN
NY Times - Published: May 9, 2011
Shane Endsley

Shane Endsley performing at the Cornelia Street Cafe


The trumpeter Shane Endsley exudes a calm, steadying demeanor on the bandstand, and his tone, dry and matte, falls a long way from brassy effulgence. He's an interior and economical soloist, averse not only to empty flash but also to wasted effort. And yet his music doesn't come across as rigid, cold or self-effacing. Quite the opposite, actually.

At Cornelia Street Café on Wednesday night he led a quartet almost identical to the one on "Then the Other," his appealing new album on the Low Electrical label. The pianist was Craig Taborn, and the bassist was Matt Brewer. The lone substitute was Nate Wood, the drummer. (On the album it's Ted Poor.) Mr. Endsley calls this group the Music Band, as if to forestall any attempt to apply the rules of a specific style or genre.
Read On

Honolulu Symphony revived, new season planned for fall

Reported by: Manolo Morales
KHON-2

A deal has been reached to bring back the symphony in Honolulu.

The orchestra, which has been silenced due to bankruptcy, could perform its first concert in the fall.

The last time the Honolulu Symphony performed was in December 2009. It was a deafening silence for an orchestra that had been around for 110 years. A group called the Symphony Exploratory Committee, recently bought all the assets from the Honolulu Symphony, and announced Tuesday that it's reached a three year agreement with the musicians' union. While these are major steps forward, the committee admits it will still need help to make the new symphony successful.

"With your support, with everyone stepping up both in their supporting efforts and also financially we can make this happen," said Vicky Cayetano of the Symphony Exploratory Committee.
Read On

In Memory - Leonard Julius Molberg  

Leonard Julius Molberg, 87, died May 11, 2011, in Denver, CO, after a lengthy illness.
     Leonard was born September 13, 1923, in Denver, to Julius Oscar and Hulda E. (Hohn) Molberg. He married Nita Jean Charon in Denver. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
     Leonard is survived by his wife Nita Jean, son Leonard (Judy) of Denver, daughter Marilyn (Jim) Berka of Dunlap, IA; son John of Denver, and sister Ruth (Homer) Wickham of Fort Morgan. He enjoyed five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
     Leonard was the proprietor of Molberg Jewelers, Denver, established in 1919. He was a Certified Gemologist Appraiser, AGS and past president of RMJA. He designed the Miss Colorado crown that was created at Molberg's.
     Leonard proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and was discharged as a LTJG reserve officer in 1961. He was a graduate of South High School, attended the United States Navy School of Music, Catholic University in D.C., Harvard University, DU School of Music, and a graduate of
Dartmouth College.
     Leonard was Choir Director at Epiphany Lutheran Church for 50 years. He was president of the Exchange Club, an Optimist, director of the VFW State Band, and played trumpet in many bands. He sang in The Denver Lyric Opera Co. and the Classic Chorale. He completed the MS 150 bicycle ride several times.
     A celebration of Life will be held at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 790 S. Corona St,
May 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. A committal service at Ft. Logan is being planned for Thursday morning.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Epiphany Lutheran Church or the M.S. Society.
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In This Issue
DMA Forum for Denver Mayoral Candidates
Chris Romer - letter to DMA members
Broadway Union Takes On 'Priscilla'
Music Review - DMA's Shane Endsley
Honolulu Symphony revived
In Memory - Leonard Julius Molberg
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Centerpiece Jazz, 5/19
Colorado Chamber Players, 5/19 & 5/23
Neil Bridge & Rich Chiarluce, 5/20
Salsa Con Jazz, 5/20, 5/29
2011 Five Points Jazz Festival, 5/21
Buddy Project Big Band, 5/23
Broadway Music School Presents, 5/27
IMAGES Reunion Concerts, 6/4 & 6/5
Marta Burton & Company Present, 6/17 & 6/18
STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
GPO Executive Director Position
Boulder Phil vacancy for music librarian
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
Arts & Venues - Denver
2011 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute - July 10-16
Summer Course in the Alexander Technique
LABOR & POLITICS
Repair Infrastructure, Create Jobs
Repeal of Ohio Anti-Worker Bill Picks Up Speed
Good Jobs = Strong Social Security
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Colorado Wind Ensemble, 5/21
Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra, 5/21 & 5/22
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
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies Seeks Musicians
FOR SALE OR RENT
MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES
Contact Info - DMA Officers
Quick Links

AFM Related Organizations

Commentary & Discussion

Adaptistration 

Drew McManus on Orchestra Business

 

Colorado Labor Blog 

Labor discussion authored and hosted by former Rocky Mountain News columnist Jim Hansen.

 

Confined Space 

Workplace Health & Safety, Labor and Politics

 

MusicianWages.com 

The Website for Working Musicians

 

Polyphonic.org 

The Orchestra Musicians Forum

 

Robert Levine's AFM Observer 

Blog about the AFM written by Milwaukee Local 8 president and former ICSOM chairman Robert Levine.

 

The Hospitality Suite 

Provocative discussion for professional musicians

 

Working Life 

Music Organizations

 

AFM Indie Musician  

Check out the Indie Musician branch of the American Federation of Musicians!

 

ASCAP 

Represents more than 360,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers.

 

BMI 

Collects and distributes license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers.

 

Friends of AFM 

You don't have to be a union member or professional musician to help fight for musicians. If you care about music and musicians, you can join Friends of AFM

 

Future of Music Coalition 

Guided by a firm conviction that public policy has real impact on the lives of both musicians and fans, FMC advocates for a balanced approach to music in the digital age.

EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

Colorado Symphony  

Jeffrey Kahane
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

 

Marin Alsop

Marin Alsop Conducts Mahler
Fri, 5/27, 7:30PM

Sat, 5/28, 7:30 PM

Conductor Laureate Marin Alsop leads Mahler's monumental Ninth - his last completed symphony.  Each movement is a farewell - to tenderness, passion, human love and eventually, to life.

Marin Alsop, conductor laureate

MAHLER / Symphony No. 9
Come early and enjoy a Prelude to tonights' performance 

 

www.coloradosymphony.org

 

Centerpiece Jazz, 5/19

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 


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
Neil Bridge & Rich Chiarluce, 5/20
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/

Salsa Con Jazz, 5/20, 5/29
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.com

PS. The group will also be performing at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret on the 16th Street Mall May 29.

2011 Five Points Jazz Festival, 5/21

Five Points Jazz

2011 Five Points Jazz Festival

Saturday, May 21, 1-8 PM

Welton Street in Historic Five Points


The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs presents the 8th annual Five Points Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Join us for free performances highlighting many of Denver's finest jazz musicians.
It's sure to be cool, crazy and hot!  

 

Tribute Awards  

 

Each year, we honor individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to jazz and culture in the Five Points neighborhood and beyond! This year we honor:

 

Ed Dwight  

Fred Fuller

Wende Harston

 

We will also honor our friend and Five Points Jazz Festival Committee member, Councilwoman Carla Madison, who recently passed away.

Activities & Performances

 

KUVO Main Stage, 2900 Welton St.

1 p.m. - Curtis Fuller Sextet

2:30 p.m. - Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine

4 p.m. - Five Points Jazz Festival Tribute Awards

4:45 p.m. - Wende Harston and the Hank Troy Quartet

6:30 p.m. - Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann Quintet

 

Five Points Plaza, Welton St. between 27th and 28th

2 p.m. - Conjunto Colores Salsa Latin Jazz Band

4 p.m. - Freddy Rodriquez and the Jazz Connection

6 p.m. - Erica Brown & Friends

 

Crossroads Theater - Pianorama, 2590 Washington St. (at the corner of Welton and Washington)

1 p.m. - Ronneka Cox & Tenia Nelson

2:30 p.m. - Gayle Leali and Jesse Dawkins

4 p.m. - Billy Wallace and Bobby Greene

5:30 p.m. - Neil Bridge & Steven Denny

 

Cervantes' Other Side, 2637 Welton St.

1 p.m. -Five Points Jazz Festival Heritage Orchestra (youth band)

3 p.m. - Five Points Jazz Festival Combo (youth band)

 

Coffee at The Point, 710 E. 26th (at the corner of Welton and 26th)

2 p.m. - Adam Bodine Trio

4 p.m. - Andalus Jazz Express

6 p.m. - Maestro Hughes


Buddy Project Big Band, 5/23 

Buddy Project Big Band - Live at Dazzle

May 23rd  at 7:00p

 

The Buddy Project Big Band recreates the sounds of "The World's Greatest Drummer", Buddy Rich and his legendary big bands.  Don't miss this exciting 16-pc big band as they make their first appearance in this intimate setting of Denver's own Dazzle Jazz Club, voted one of the Top 100 jazz clubs in the world!


Two exciting sets starting at 7p.  Great venue, great food and atmosphere!!

The band features Denver's finest jazz musicians and is led by drummer Gary Lefrancois, owner/head instructor at the Metro Drum School in Denver.   

 

Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge (303-839-5100)

 

930 Lincoln St, Denver 80203

Click ME for Dazzle's website

Cover: $10 

Please come on down to see Gary and the band! Reservations strongly suggested at Dazzle (303) 839-5100.


Broadway Music School Presents: Dave Stryker, 5/27 

Friday, May 27th

Dave Stryker

Soulful jazz guitarist

Dave Stryker
Dave Stryker

The great guitarist Dave Stryker hails from New York. Dave played guitar with Stanley Turrentine for over 10 years and many other jazz greats and has 21 albums out as a leader and over 50 as a sideman. This will be his first time in Denver, don't miss this great artist in a rare visit.

 

Concert: Friday, 7:30 PM -- Dave will be playing at Broadway Music School with a guitar, bass & drum trio, joined by: Bijoux Barbosa on bass, & Chris Lee - drums.

 Broadway Music Schools

Workshop: Saturday, May 28 from 12:00-2:00 PM - an experienced clinician, Dave will give an jazz improv workshop, and be available for private lessons.

More info online at: www.broadwaymusicschool.com

 

BROADWAY MUSIC SCHOOL

1940 S. Broadway, Denver

303-777-0833

 

info@broadwaymusicschool.com                www.broadwaymusicschool.com

IMAGES Reunion Concerts, 6/4 & 6/5
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

Marta Burton & Company Present, 6/17 & 6/18 
SOUTHERN JOURNEY: TRIBUTE TO ALAN LOMAX
Sponsored by Xcel Energy

Southern JourneyFriday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 at 7 pm
 Crossroads Theatre, 2590 Washington Street, Denver 80205

Southern Journey is inspired by musicologist Alan Lomax's Southern Journey, a thirteen volume series of original field and studio recordings capturing the musical world of the rural South. 

 

Experience the deep river of melody and emotion that washed the sorrow from the souls of the millions pioneering who made America strong and free -- a deep river of song that caught up the best tunes from every hand and linked them with the stubborn convictions and the most poignant longings of all the people. Southern Journey brings to life the Lomax archives with compelling authenticity, exuberance and soulfulness.  If you enjoyed the film 'Oh Brother Where Art Thou', if you've been moved by African American spirituals, or been touched by the music of Leadbelly, Robert Johnson or Woody Guthrie,  Southern Journey is a must-experience!

 

Tickets $18 Adults, $15 Students & Seniors
For more info and to purchase online: martaburton.com

Press Contact:  Marta Burton e-mail: marta@martaburton.com  phone: 720-833-1340

 

"This was really wonderful--great to have such a large group of musicians on stage presenting this heartfelt and soulful music in such an intimate and warm setting. The intention to share and honor the background and cultural origins of the songs was beyond entertainment as per usual." ---Carah Wertheimer

 

"Terrific soloists and ensemble! I loved the selection of tunes--a balance of joy, sorrow, pain and beauty. It is a particularly timely experience of authentic American folk music reflecting, speaking, singing, lamenting...the music speaks for us in these times, a reminder of those who got through it before and a salve for our own struggles--thank you!"---Susan Berman


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.

AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES

GPO Executive Director Position

The Greeley Philharmonic (GPO) welcomes applications for the position of Executive Director, available in the early summer of 2011.

 

The Executive Director is responsible for the management of all human and financial resources needed to achieve the GPO's mission.  The Executive Director reports directly to the board of directors and implements policies set by the board of directors.  The Executive Director is the chief fundraising professional for the organization.  The Executive Director oversees and coordinates all artistic and production aspects of the performances.

 

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent management and interpersonal skills.  S/he will have a record of success with fundraising, audience development, and community engagement.  S/he will have excellent financial management skills and a track record for achieving budget goals.  The successful candidate will bring new energy and ideas to the GPO to address the challenges facing symphony orchestras today.  

 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Jackie Johnson, GPO Board President at

jjohnson@wobjlaw.com

.    

Application Deadline: June 1st, 2011

 

Note: The DMA has no agreement with the GPO regarding wages and working conditions for the musicians. 


Boulder Phil announces a vacancy for music librarian    

The Boulder Phil announces a vacancy for music librarian. The new librarian will start sometime this summer, in preparation for the 2011-12 season. If you are interested please reply with a one-page resume that includes pertinent experience. I will reply with a Job Description.

 

Please feel free to forward this announcement to any interested parties. Sincerely,

 

Mr. Kim Peoria, Personnel Manager

Boulder Philharmonic

Dairy Center the Arts

kpeoria@boulderphil.org

www.boulderphil.org 


Colorado Symphony Substitute Auditions for Bass, 5/21    

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

lbrezicka@coloradosymphony.org 


Colorado Symphony Auditions for Section Violin, 6/6  

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*

Professional Working Variety Dance band seeks

MALE keyboard player with lead vocal ability

Deja Blu

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

 

Email

band@indra.com

or call (303) 517-9852  

GPO Auditions for Concertmaster and Horn- 6/4

The Greeley Philharmonic announces auditions for:

Concertmaster*
and
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Arts & Venues - Denver 

On May 10, Mayor Vidal announced the merger between the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) and the City's Division of Theatres and Arenas. The merged group is now known as Arts & Venues Denver, and furthers several core City goals including reduced spending, improved services and always striving to be the best place to live.

 

Arts & Venues Denver's mission is to enhance Denver's quality of life and economic vitality through premier public venues, artwork and entertainment opportunities. The department looks to maximize synergies between the two departments and will continue to oversee public art, staple programming including Five Points Jazz Festival, Create Denver Week, One Book One Denver, and city permitting; as well as manage venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Convention Center, the historic McNichols Building, the Denver Coliseum and Crossroads Theater.

 

In March 2011, DOCA Director, Jan Brennan, and Theatres and Arenas Director, Kent Rice, made a presentation on the rationale for the merger and requested the necessary budget rescission and re-appropriation ordinance to combine the budgets of the respective offices.

 

"Arts & Venues Denver offers many benefits to the City and County of Denver," said Mayor Bill Vidal. "The merger is anticipated to save the City's General Fund $1.2 million per year and it will improve the effectiveness of the cultural services we offer the residents and visitors of Denver who enjoy our world-class venues, arts and free programming."

 

The departments' goals, programming, combined staff, contact information and ongoing responsibilities will all remain the same. However, the former DOCA staff will move to 1245 Champa Street with the former Theatres and Arenas staff, on Thursday, May 19.

 

The merged group, Arts & Venues Denver, becomes official Wednesday, June 1.

2011 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute - July 10-16 DENVER, CO  

Hi Brass Enthusiasts!Mendez Brass Institute

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

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).
LABOR & POLITICS

Repair Infrastructure, Create Jobs

May 18, 2011

The nation's roads, bridges, rails and other transportation systems are in such disrepair that the United States is falling behind developing nations in creating modern infrastructure and the jobs that come with it. "Despite the nation's unemployment woes, the vast job-creation potential of infrastructure projects is being sidetracked by concerns about government spending," says a new report from the Urban Land Institute.
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Repeal of Ohio Anti-Worker Bill Picks Up Speed

May 17, 2011

Workers, activists and other volunteers are making fast progress in collecting the 231,000 signatures needed to put the repeal of S.B. 5 on the Ohio ballot this November. S.B. 5, pushed by Gov. John Kasich (R), eliminates the rights of 350,000 public employees to bargain for middle-class jobs.
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Good Jobs = Strong Social Security

May 16, 2011

Creating good jobs is the key to rebuilding the economy and improving the long-term financial health of Social Security and Medicare. Although slow economic and job growth led to some worsening of the programs' financial conditions, the Republican plan to privatize Medicare and Social Security are no solution. Worse, they're reckless, says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
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COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
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Colorado Wind Ensemble, 5/21

American Images

with guest composer Jack Fredericksen and Conductor Emerita Martha Cox

Jack Fredericksen

Jack Fredericksen

Saturday, May 21 7:30pm

Littleton United Methodist Church

5894 S Datura St, Littleton, 80120

 

FREDERICKSEN Ballads of Turtle Island

JENKINS American Overture

PANN The Wrangler

SCHUMAN Chester

SCHUMAN When Jesus Wept

KREINES American Song-Set

FLETCHER March for a New Era

 

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.

 

SILENT AUCTION

Saturday, May 21 at 6:30 PM (prior to our 7:30 concert)

Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S Datura St, Littleton

Please visit our concert page for more information. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

 

Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra, 5/21 & 5/22 

Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra

David Rutherford, Music Director

"Upside-Down Music"


May 20, 2011

Friday at 7:30 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church

2100 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood 


May 21, 2011

Saturday at 7:30 pm
Augustana Lutheran Church

5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver

 

A reception will be held in Fellowship Hall at the Augustana Lutheran Church after the concert on May 21st to honor the closing of the

 

Augustana Arts 2010-11 concert season.
$18 Adult / $12 Senior / $12 Student 

Purchase Tickets:

www.AugustanaArts.org

or

303-388-4962

 

Broomfield Civic Orchestra, 5/22

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.

Fort Logan Memorial Band, Monday, May 30, 2011  

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


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.

Community Band Seeking New Members (Edgewater/Lakewood)

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!   
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

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES

Broadway Music School Summer music day camps

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

DYAO Auditions, May 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

Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras auditions for 2011-2012

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!

Interested students may sign up for auditions online at this time, on our website. More information about GBYO is available online at www.GreaterBoulderYO.org.

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.

720-891-2259

Rocky Ridge Music Center Summer Camp 

It's not too late to send your students to summer music camp! 
Rocky Ridge Music Center is still accepting applications.  www.rockyridge.org 970-443-3333
 
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)

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.
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.
 
violin for saleAppraisal 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.

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.
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
Fax: 303-573-1945