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June 3, 2011
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In Memory - John Zink
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 John Willard Zink, 70 of Littleton CO left us on 05/26. John is survived by his wife Karen J.; 3 sons: John Jeffrey (Mary), Eric C. (Melinda), and Davin K.; 6 grandchildren: Hazel, Julian, Annika, Freya, Carl and Torstein.
Born in Flagler CO and raised in Denver, he attended Thatcher Elementary, Grant Jr. High and South High. He started playing drums early and while in Jr. high he took lessons from Steve Halpin. By the age of 16 he was working in bars and strip clubs downtown.
John attended Denver University where he met Karen in the band. Sometime in the early 60's John toured for a summer with the Ralph Marterie Band, but he knew that work in a touring band was not right for him. He graduated from DU with a degree in Math.
After a year and a half working as a civilian for the Air Force in Alamogordo, NM John returned to Denver in 1965. He and worked as a computer systems analyst for over 35 years mostly for Marathon Oil. He also resumed his drumming career and for the next 45 years he worked all over the Denver area with swing bands, dance bands, and smaller combos. He always enjoyed hanging out with the real musicians.
We will always remember him as a funny, curious, interesting and caring spouse, father, grandfather and friend. John was proud of his and his sons' families. Karen plays flute, Jeffrey plays viola and guitar, Eric plays trombone, and Davin plays bassoon and sax. The band plays on.
Instead of services, we will have an open house on Sat. 06/04 from 3-5 at his home in Littleton. A small group including John's friends Dallas Matthews and Ron Phillips will play. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the financial aid funds at Denver University, St Olaf College(MN), or Carleton College(MN). John always loved stories, our family would appreciate any stories about John you could tell us. Send to zinkkj@earthlink.com
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Benefit Memorial Jam for Jack Davis
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In celebration of the life and music of Denver jazz pianist/vocalist Jack Davis, who passed away May 28, 2011, there will be a memorial jam session this Sunday. The event will be a warm gathering of friends and associates, and will help defray some of his medical and personal expenses. The public is invited. Children are welcome.
The house rhythm section will be Tom Tilton (drums), Andrew Moorhead (piano), and Dirk Dickson (bass).
Sunday, June 5th - Mercury Café
2199 California Street, 2pm - 6pm
All ages/No cover
Donations accepted
Any questions Kevin Guthrie at 720-299-9876
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DMA Forum for Denver Mayoral Candidates
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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.
- Letter to DMA members from Michael Hancock
- Letter to DMA members from Chris Romer
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Survival Strategies for Orchestras
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By Vivien Schweitzer
Published: May 25, 2011
NY Times
"Music Makes a City," an engaging documentary from last year about the Louisville Orchestra that was just released on DVD, offers an inspiring and cautionary tale of creative chutzpah and financial mismanagement. The orchestra, which itself filed for bankruptcy in December, was founded shortly after the floods that crippled Louisville, Ky., in 1937.
It began as a ragtag ensemble that rehearsed, according to the film, "in a gloomy room that smelled of stale beer." A young conductor, Robert Whitney, quickly drummed the ensemble into shape, but financial problems loomed from the start. Charles Farnsley, the mayor of Louisville from 1948 to 1953, suggested that the orchestra, instead of spending money on glamorous soloists, commission new pieces: a policy that the board, though initially shocked, adopted. The endeavor was facilitated in 1953 by a $400,000 grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to commission and record 52 compositions a year for three years. The DVD features lively interviews with some of the composers chosen, including Elliott Carter. Read On
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Little Room for Compromise in Orchestra Contract Talks
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WFPL News
June 1, 2011
The Louisville Orchestra's contract with its musicians expired at midnight Wednesday. That means the players are not being paid, they do not have insurance and do not have any guarantee they'll have jobs when the next season starts. There's hope for a new contract, but amid contentious negotiations and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, that hope is diminishing.
Talks for a new contract began last July. When they broke down, the orchestra filed for Chapter 11. Negotiations picked up again earlier this year as the end of the contract loomed, and orchestra management has put forward what CEO Rob Birman calls the last, best and final offer.
( See the plan here)
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Cincinnati sees best attendance in five seasons
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Janelle Gelfand May 24, 2011 Cincinnati Enquirer "Paavo Järvi's final season as music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra attracted big attendance numbers."Average attendance for classical concerts at Music Hall increased by 11.5 percent over the previous season. For the Pops, a season dedicated to the late Pops conductor Erich Kunzel, attendance jumped 15.5 percent.
"For Järvi's final concert on May 14, the orchestra had to put out extra seats to accommodate a record 3,467 fans.
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - John Zink | | Benefit Memorial Jam for Jack Davis | | DMA Forum for Denver Mayoral Candidates | | Survival Strategies for Orchestras | | Little Room for Compromise in Orchestra Contract Talks | | Cincinnati sees best attendance in five seasons | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | The Denver Municipal Band, 6/3, 6/11 | | Juba Juba - June performances | | IMAGES Reunion Concerts, 6/4 & 6/5 | | Stacy Lesartre - Violin Recital, 6/9 | | Kid Charlemagne Reunion Concert, 6/5 | | Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concerts, 6/14 | | Marta Burton & Company Present, 6/17 & 6/18 | | René Heredia, 6/18 | | Loveland Friends of Chamber Music, 6/26 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Boulder Phil vacancy for librarian | | Boulder Chamber Orchestra Auditions | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Targeting: Improvisation with Purpose | | 2011 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute - July 10-16 | | Summer Course in the Alexander Technique | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Massey Execs Keep Top Jobs | | Three More Face Wisconsin Recall | | Anemic Job Growth Boosts Jobless Rate | | Walker's Law Struck Down in Wisconsin | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Longmont Youth Symphony Auditions | | Broadway Music School Summer music day camps | | Youth Orchestra of the Rockies, Bach to the Baroque Festival, 5/31-6/ | | 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 |
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DMA Teacher Listings
Broadway Music School
Providing music lessons, jazz, rock & classical ensembles, and music classes for all ages and abilities available at our central Denver location. BMS also does outreach music classes at area schools to promote music education and appreciation of the arts.
Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
Colorado Honor Band
A youth band program serving beginners thru advanced high school musicians, with placement according to ability in one of 5 levels of full concert ensembles.
Give Them Music
To promote and revive the performing arts in our schools and communities through outreach programs, opportunities, resources and incentives.
Junior Symphony Guild
Awarded "best in the nation" in 1997 for educational outreach by the American Symphony Orchestra League.
New Millennium Conservatory for Strings
The NMCS is a new program for Violin, Viola and Cello. Courses include private lessons, workshops, chamber music, performance classes.
Parlando School for the Arts
Located in Boulder, CO, Parlando offers music lessons and classes for all ages and abilities.
Rocky Mountain Center for the Musical Arts
The Front Range Youth Symphony Orchestras
Bringing talented young musicians from across the Front Range for a unique study and training in Orchestral repertoire.
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| Colorado Symphony |
 Celebrate America Fri, 6/3 - 7:30PM Sandi Patty, bursting with creative energy and magnetic talent three decades into her career, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee with 39 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, and an armload of platinum and gold albums sings great American patriotic songs and standards, accompanied by resident conductor Scott O'Neil, the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Symphony Chorus.
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 Pink Martini Sat, 6/4 - 7:30PM Pink Martini personifies a glamorous Hollywood sensibility that has captivated audiences from coast to coast. Latin music, jazz, cabaret, and a variety of other styles combine into a one-of-a-kind sound that is fresh and new.
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 Boyz II Men Sun, 6/5 - 7:30PM Grammy-winning R&B vocal group Boyz II Men will join the Colorado Symphony on stage for a night of their award-winning hits. Boyz II Men is the best-selling R&B group of all time and has sold over 60 million recordings over their 20 year career.
Tickets www.coloradosymphony.org
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The Denver Municipal Band, 6/3, 6/11
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 The Denver Municipal Band is the oldest professional concert band in the continental United States. The Denver Municipal Band was founded in the late 1860s by Alex Sutherland, bugler at the "Charge of The Light Brigade." Surviving the ordeal, he settled in Denver where he was active in many of the city's early musical activities. Originally constituted as the GAR Post Band, it performed early municipally funded concerts throughout the 1870s and 80s, changing its name to the Denver Municipal Band in 1891 when it began its continuous history of Denver Municipal Funding. Upcoming Concerts 6/3-Jazz Combo and Concert Band for an Ice Cream Social at City Park Band Shell-6-9 P.M. 6/11-Jazz Band atMagna Carta Park Park probably -3:00 P.M. 7/3-DMB Jazz Band at City Park Jazz Festival 6 or 6:30 P.M. 7/4-Concert Band at Washington Park-7:30 P.M. 2011 Summer/Fall Schedule Park LocationsDMB Website
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Juba Juba! - June performances
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June 3 - 9:00 PM
Cactus Jack's Tavern, 4651 South Hwy 73, Evergreen, CO 80439-7349 (303) 674-1564 http://www.cactusjacksaloon.comJune 4 - 6:00 PM Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood Springs, CO http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/Food Drive! Free admission with a can of food! June 11 - 7:00 PM-close Ollie's Anniversery Celebration! Ollie's Pub and Grub, 620 Main St, Frisco, CO 80443 970-668-0744 June 14 Acoustic Juba! The Little Bear, 28075 Highway 74, Evergreen, CO 80439 (303)674-9991 June 24 Acoustic Juba! Crowfoot Valley Coffee & Crow Bar, 734 Wilcox #102. Castle Rock, CO 80104 (720)341-4810 www.crowfootcoffee.comwww.jubajubaband.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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Stacy Lesartre - Violin Recital, 6/9
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7 p.m. / Thursday, June 9, 2011
Mortgage West Gallery in the Plum Building
1705 S. Pearl Street (corner of Pearl and Mexico Streets)
Denver, Colo. 80210
$17 in advance / $20 at the door / No reserved seating
Order Tickets Now
Eclectic Concerts are made possible in part by the Colorado State Bank and Trust Foundation, and by the Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust. Contributions are tax deductible. Donate
Many thanks to Mortgage West for donating the use of our concert venue this season.
Our sincere thanks for the generosity of Baker Piano Center, in Denver at C-470 & University Blvd. and in Boulder at Walnut & 30th Streets. www.bakerspianocenter.com
All information, schedules and events subject to change without notice.
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Kid Charlemagne Reunion Concert, 6/5
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 Kid Charlemagne Steely Dan Tribute Band Reunion Concert Sunday, June 5, 2011 6:00pm (all ages) Doors at 5:30pm 8:30pm (21+) doors at 8:00pm We are a Steely Dan Tribute Band featuring some of Denver's finest musicians. We'll be performing such great songs as "Hey 19", "Peg", "FM", "Aja", "My Old School", "Jose", and "Reelin' in the Years" among others.
Dave DeMichelis - Guitar and Leader Kathy Albertson - vocals Jennifer Burnett - vocals Gary Bragg - vocals and piano Roxann Singer - vocals Don Newby - drums Blake Eberhard - bass Rob Lowe - piano Marc Larson - guitar Dave Wiske - trombone Doug Kile - trumpet Byron Hamer - saxes and flute
Jazz at Jacks 500 16th St #320 * Denver, CO * $25 at the door www.jazzatjacks.com
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concerts, 6/14
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series proudly presents Peter Barbieri and i jam jazz, Tuesday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church is located at 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada, 80005, just east of Wadsworth and about eight blocks north of the Arvada Center.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, available at the door. Tickets can also be reserved ahead by phoning 303-422-3656 x25 and then paid for the night of the concert at the Will Call Table.
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SOUTHERN JOURNEY: TRIBUTE TO ALAN LOMAX
Sponsored by Xcel Energy
 Friday, 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
"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
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Loveland Friends of Chamber Music, 6/26
| Loveland Friends of Chamber Music to present 'Peter and the Wolf' with narration given by Loveland's Mayor Cecil Gutierrez. Other music will be performed as well. Performance takes place Sunday afternoon June 26, 1:00 PM at the McCreery House Garden, 746 N. Washington Avenue, Loveland Colorado. All are welcome, particularly parents with their children. 970 663 7928
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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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| Boulder Phil announces a vacancy for music librarian |
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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
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| Boulder Chamber Orchestra - Auditions for Principal Cello, Violin, Viola | |
The Boulder Chamber Orchestra will be holding Auditions for Principal Cello and Principal 2nd Violin positions as well as substitute positions for the Viola section. All such positions are paid and contracted for one year or more. Compensation is competitive and is based on experience and leadership qualities as well as technical skill set.
Auditions will be held during the week of June 13-17, 2011.
For additional information and scheduling please contact info@boulderchamberorchestra.com
Founded in 2004, the mission of the Boulder Chamber Orchestra and its umbrella organization, Chamber Music Society of Boulder, is to provide exceptional music, performance, education and outreach to serve the greater Boulder Community. Its programming is to include orchestral as well as chamber music concerts, lectures, dance and all music-related forms of arts. Part of these efforts will be to showcase underexposed, local as well as national and international composers, compositions and artists.
Boulder Chamber Orchestra is to serve as the signature orchestra of the Chamber Music Society of Boulder but its mission and objective will be to achieve the highest standard of musical performance in its category, i.e. orchestral chamber music, locally, nationally and internationally. This mission will be achieved by hiring the best musicians in its financial capacity at any given time and by producing professional music recordings to enhance the stature of the ensemble.
Note: The DMA has no agreement with BCO regarding wages or working conditions
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Targeting: Improvisation with Purpose - Book release by Jason Klobnak
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 TARGETING: IMPROVISATION WITH PURPOSE
Book Release by [DMA Member] Jason Klobnak
DENVER, COLORADO - May 23rd, 2011: Today marks the official release of a new music improvisation book, TARGETING: Improvisation With Purpose, by jazz musician, Jason Klobnak.
The book is available for sale as an E-book for $12.00 and a printed/bound book for $16.50.
TARGETING: Improvisation With Purpose can be purchased at http://jasonklobnak.digitalcontentcenter.com or at
http://jasonklobnak.wordpress.com
The focus of TARGETING: Improvisation With Purpose is to show the many different ways to creatively target notes in improvisations. The aspiring musician should have as many tools in their belt to use at any moment for a given musical situation. However, many improvisers wander aimlessly throughout their improvisations because they are not aiming at a specific target. Each chapter will look at targeting with common musical devices to help create a more effectiveimprovisation.
TARGETING: Improvisation With Purpose can be purchased through these websites:
http://jasonklobnak.digitalcontentcenter.com
http://jasonklobnak.wordpress.com
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Jason Klobnak is a highly sought-after trumpet player, clinician, arranger, author and educator that resides in the Denver, Colorado area. Mr. Klobnak has many performance and recording credentials including four performances at the North Sea Jazz Festival and recordings for Denver based artists. Mr. Klobnak is currently the Music Ministry Administrator/Horn Director at Word of Life Christian Center in Denver, Colorado and is an active freelance performer, clinician, educator and arranger.
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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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Massey Execs Keep Top Jobs
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June 2, 2011
Several top Massey Energy executives involved in the deadly Upper Big Branch (W.Va.) mine explosion that killed 29 coal miners kept their jobs after Alpha Natural Resources took over Massey this week. Lawmakers and safety advocates want to know why.
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Three More Face Wisconsin Recall
| June 1, 2011
In Wisconsin, the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board ordered recall elections for three more state senators who voted for Gov. Scott Walker's bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for public employees. That brings the total to six Republicans who face a July recall election. Read On
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Anemic Job Growth Boosts Jobless Rate
| June 3, 2011
The nation's jobless rate increased to 9.1 percent in May, up from April's 9 percent rate, according to U.S. Department of Labor figures released this morning. Job growth was anemic, with just 83,000 private-sector jobs added to the economy.
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Walker's Law Struck Down in Wisconsin
| May 27, 2011
A Wisconsin judge yesterday overturned the law taking away public employee collective bargaining rights that Gov. Scott Walker (R) and the legislature rammed through earlier this year. The judge ruled the legislators violated open meeting laws. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says the decision "underscores the point that when people's rights are blithely violated, our politics are broken." A state Supreme Court hearing is set for June.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
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Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
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| Lakewood Symphony auditions for all strings and substitutes | |
Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for all strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals on Tuesdays, 7:30-10, Sept thru May at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303 - 980-0400 for requirements, appointment, and further information.
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Community Band Seeking New Members (Edgewater/Lakewood)
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Our non-profit Mile High Community Band seeks musicians of all ages, teen through adult, and at all levels of accomplishment, to join us for rehearsals on Thursday nights in Edgewater (just west of Denver).
Our organization's mission is to provide rewarding music education and performance opportunities for youth and adults at all skill levels. We have various bands for different skill levels, beginning through advanced, including jazz/blues and concert bands. In particular, we welcome additional brass and woodwind musicians.
We meet Thursday evenings at Jefferson High School in Edgewater for rehearsals. Monthly memberships begin at $25-$35/month, but we can waive fees and provide instruments for those who need them - no one with an interest in playing music will be turned away. Family discounts also available.
Feel free to drop by and check us out at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, or check out milehighcommunityband.net for more information. E-mail mjlucas@aol.com if you have other questions!
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Openings in the Golden Eagle
Concert Band Auditions
| The Golden Eagle Concert Band, a
50 piece adult community concert band in the Denver are is looking for some
additional players to fill open chairs in the band. We have openings for the
following:
Bassoon 1 & 2 (needed immediately)
Clarinets - 2-3
chairs open(Needed immediately)
Primary Mallet Percussion - 1 chair
open(Needed immediately)
2nd Oboe - 1 chair open
Trumpet - 1-2 chairs
open
If you have wind ensemble experience or have played in high school
or college and would like to join a very good adult concert band, please contact
John Williams at 303-695-8800. There are no dues. We are not a "pay to play"
organization. We would love to talk to you to see if you would like to join us,
so please give me a call. We are a your round performing organization. We have a
fun summer schedule. Check out our web site at www.gebb.org
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YOUTH ORCHESTRAS /
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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Longmont Youth Symphony call for auditions
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Join the Longmont Youth Symphony for our 15th anniversary year and become a part of one of the most challenging and exciting youth ensembles in the area!
The Longmont Youth Symphony, Longmont Strings Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble are auditioning musicians ages 8-18 on all instruments for the 2011-2012 season on June 4, June 20, August 20 and August 27. See our audition requirements page for details. http://longmontyouthsymphony.org/auditions/
Continuously operating since 1996, the Longmont Youth Symphony is the premiere honors orchestra of young musicians in the St. Vrain Valley and surrounding areas. LYS musicians play an active concert season of challenging music -- at least 4 concerts per year and side-by-side concerts with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra and Boulder Symphony Orchestra.
There is no charge to audition for the Longmont Youth Symphony. Sign up online to arrange an audition. http://longmontyouthsymphony.org/auditions/audition-signup/
To sign up for an audition date:
http://longmontyouthsymphony.org/auditions/audition-signup/
For more information:
go: http://longmontyouthsymphony.org/
write: info@longmontyouthsymphony.org
call: (303) 351-1452
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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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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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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 |
Apartment for rent Sloans Lake
ALL UTILITIES PAID One bedroom, garden level apartment, private entrance in Sloans Lake House across from park ½ block from bus, minutes from downtown, I25, 6th Ave, I70, Lutheran Hospital, Auraria Campus and Regis University. Fully remodeled apartment with one bedroom and walk in closet, living room, kitchen and full bath. On a quiet street. Responsible person only. Available July 1st. $485.00/Mo $485/damage deposit Call 303-433-6025 for appointment.
Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano, abt. 7 ft. 6 in., with extra keys. Built approximately 1980. Has appraisal sheet and condition of various parts of the instrument by a local tuner/technician, and is, for the most part, in excellent condition. Provenance says that the instrument was played by Victor Borge at a Denver appearance. Price - $50,000 or best offer. Please contact Tom Lockeed at 303-428-2523 (days) or Tlockeed@comcast.net.
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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