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June 21, 2011
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In Memory - George John Appelhanz
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Published/Last Modified on Friday, June 17, 2011 4:08 AM MDT
Montrose Daily Press
George John Appelhanz, age 84, passed away on June 13, 2011, at his home in Montrose. He was the oldest of nine children, two died shortly after birth. George was born at home on Ash Mesa and lived his entire life in Montrose. He attended Olathe schools and graduated from Olathe High School in 1945. George was a member of St. Joseph Traditional Catholic Church in Olathe. He was a lifetime member of the Montrose Elk's Lodge and a member of the Denver Musicians Union and was president, for a time, of the Grand Junction Chapter. George was a jazz music enthusiast and played in various dance bands. He had a dance band of his own, "The Key Notes."
George is survived by four brothers: Albert (Kathy), John E., Ed (Shirley), Tony (Marion) Appelhanz, all of Montrose; one sister, Eleanor Schlauger (Bob) of Grand Junction, Colo., as well as nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (Unrein) Appelhanz; and sister, Mary Jo Kubin.
A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2011, at Crippin Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, in memory of George Appelhanz, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121.
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Membership Meeting Notice, Monday, June 27 at 5:30 PM
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Littleton Symphony to back Richard Marx - for FREE
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DMA has learned that the Littleton Symphony will be backing pop recording star Richard Marx for a August 14 concert in Hudson Gardens. The LSO will provide 20 string players who will be performing this concert for free. Richard Marx has sold over 30 million albums. What's wrong with this picture?
Hudson Gardens receives $300,000 annually in local, public funding from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). The Littleton Symphony receives $17,000 annually from SCFD. Hudson Gardens is a 3500-seat venue with adult tickets selling for $25.
Please attend our June 27 General Membership Meeting (see announcement above). Pending approval of members present, the Littleton Symphony will likely be included on DMA's "Do Not Work For" list. First Presbyterian Church of Boulder and the Boulder Symphony Orchestra may also be included on this List.
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Bass player Charlie Burrell lays foundation for classical, jazz followers
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 By William Porter The Denver Post 06/19/2011 01:00:00 AM MDT Charlie Burrell's big left hand cradles the neck of the upright bass like a baby, his right hand coaxing a cascade of notes from the instrument's wooden belly: alternately popping and loping across the strings, always in perfect time. The glowing end of a cigar - Dominican robustos, baby, better than Cubans - juts from the musician's mouth. Eyes closed, he cracks a beatific smile. His face, though creased with age, seems adrift in time. He could be back in the Paradise Club in Detroit, the city where he grew up in poverty. Or with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in the early 1960s, when he was its first black player. Or on the stages of Club Algeria or Lil's After-Hours in Five Points' heyday, Charlie Burrell a groundbreaking classical and jazz bassist at his Denver home on Thursday June 9, 2011 on Friday. Burrell is in his 90s and still going strong. He practices his bass in his music room with a signature cigar right in his mouth. (The Denver Post | Cyrus McCrimmon) backing jazz legends Billie Holiday , Erroll Garner and Charlie Parker . But Burrell is in his home just north of City Park, amid his studio's memorabilia and sheet music. A stand holds the score to "Lush Life," the Billy Strayhorn classic. Yes, Burrell met him too. Read On |
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How People's Opera Orchestrated Its Peril
| By ROBIN POGREBIN and DANIEL J. WAKIN
Published: June 15, 2011, NY Times
AT first glance New York City Opera would appear to have been blessed with a full chorus of advantages. For 46 years it was a fixture at Lincoln Center, operating at the city's premier cultural hub in an elegant theater overlooking the plaza fountain. Most of its utility expenses were paid by the city, which owns the building.
It split other expenses with the New York City Ballet, which shares the space. And when the opera sought a renovation, a generous donor and the city stepped forward with $125 million to pay for it. Read On |
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A Lost Tune by Gershwin?
| The following email came to me on 6/19, and Mr. Kates was thoughtful to follow-up with a phone call to discuss the unique nature of this story. At the very least, an interesting and intriguing story.
Pete Vriesenga
Denver Musicians Association
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Dear Mr. Vriesenga,
My name is Bruce Lloyd Kates, I am a piano tuner and a composer-lyricist living in Los Angeles, my place of birth. About 23 years ago, I was called to tune and repair the Steinway grand piano in the home of Mrs. Leonore Gershwin, the widow of Ira Gershwin. This piano had belonged to George Gershwin and was being prepared to be shipped to Washington, D.C. upon Mrs. Gershwin's passing. When I opened up the keyboard mechanism to repair some malfunctioning keys, I discovered a small piece of manuscript paper that had 15 notes written in C major with a repeat sign. Unaware at the time of what this crumpled wad of paper contained, I took it out of the mechanism with a pair of tweezers and dropped it into the side pocket of my sport coat. Only years later did I become aware of its contents, and this was after I had used the notes to create a song which I copyrighted. Realizing later that I may have unintentionally plagiarized a Gershwin tune, I contacted Warner-Chappell Publishing, ASCAP, the Library of Congress as well as some Gershwin heirs about this, but never received any reply. I have played this song for some Gershwin aficionados who say it sounds very Gershwinesque but they cannot place it.
This has all been posted on my website for a good many years: www.brucelloydkates.com under the heading "Gershwin's Lost Tune" but no one ever seemed to notice it. This led me recently to contact the Los Angeles Times and they took an interest in interviewing me and printing my story in their newspaper where it appeared on Sunday, May 29, 2011. I am including for you a link to that article.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lost-gershwin-20110529,0,688726.story
I am contacting you today as I have been contacting other musicians' unions because I'm hoping to bring this matter to the attention of the professional music community, rather than simply the general public. Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Bruce Lloyd Kates
Los Angeles, California
brucelloydkates@earthlink.net
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - George John Appelhanz | | Membership Meeting, June 27 at 5:30 PM | | Littleton Symphony to back Richard Marx - for...FREE | | Charlie Burrell lays foundation for classical, jazz followers | | How People's Opera Orchestrated Its Peril | | A Lost Tune by Gershwin? | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Harry Tuft & Dick Weissman, 6/22 | | Mountain Music Duo, 6/22 | | Juba Juba!, 6/24 | | Purnell Steen Trio plays Ellington at the Burnsley, 6/25 | | Loveland Friends of Chamber Music, 6/26 | | What's Cookin', 6/26 | | The Denver Municipal Band, 7/3 & 7/4 | | Purnell Steen & Le Jazz Machine, 7/7 | | Dale Bruning Quintet, 7/16 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Male keyboard/organ player needed | | Part-time band and orchestra positions available | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Lamont Summer Pre-College Academy | | 2011 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute - July 10-16 | | Summer Course in the Alexander Technique | | LABOR & POLITICS | | 714,137 Ohioans Say Repeal S.B. 5 | | It's a Scary World Without Collective Bargaining | | Walmart Associates Stand Up for Change | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | National Repertory Orchestra - 2011 Season Welcome | | Longmont Youth Symphony Auditions | | Broadway Music School Summer music day camps | | 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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| Colorado Symphony |  CBS4 Independence Eve Sun, July 3 - 8:00PM Civic Center Park Join us for CBS4 Independence Eve presented by BBVA Compass, a free Colorado Symphony concert led by resident conductor Scott O'Neil, featuring patriotic favorites with an innovative light show and fireworks display on Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Denver's Civic Center Park (Colfax & Broadway) beginning at 8:00 p.m. Ticket Info
 Mozart Under Moonlight Thu, July 7 - 7:30PM Arvada Center There's no better place for Mozart than under the moonlight of a beautiful summer's eve. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of the Colorado Symphony, led by resident conductor Scott O'Neil, is an all-Mozart program celebrating the genius of the master himself. Journey with the Colorado Symphony back to Mozart's 18th Century world and experience a selection of the greatest masterworks of the Classical era. Mozart Under Moonlight promises to be one of the most memorable, vivid and inspirational concerts of the summer season.
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 Best of Beethoven Fri, July 8 - 7:30PM Boettcher Concert Hall This very first Inside the Score concert was a huge hit among symphony patrons! See it again, or for the first time, as resident conductor Scott O'Neil serves up Beethoven's greatest delicacies, including the Leonore Overture No. 3, the famous opening of his Fifth Symphony and the Moonlight Sonata. Ticket Info |
Harry Tuft & Dick Weissman, 6/22
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Harry Tuft & Dick Weissman, Wednesday, June 22nd 6:30-8:15 PM Four Mile Park 715 S. Forest $7 for Swallow Hill Members, $10 general admission
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Mountain Music Duo, 6/22
| Dear fans and friends of the Mountain Music Duo,
We will perform for the City of Lafayette's "Picnic on the Plaza" series on Wednesday at noon, at the intersection of Chester Street and Public Road in Lafayette. The concert will last approximately one hour and will include many of our long-time favorite compositions and arrangements, as well as our newest commissioned work, "Two About Two" by Loretta Notareschi. Enjoy this outdoor venue over your lunch for the perfect mid-week treat!
An update from our benefit concert in April: The grand total of all three "sister city" concerts in Austin, Sarasota, and Denver exceeded $5000 and was enough to purchase 15 wheelchairs for Iraqi kids! It is not too late to contribute; just visit the Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids website to learn more about saving the lives of children in a war zone. Thanks to everyone for such generous support.
Remember to find us on Facebook, Twitter, or online. Order or download our music from CDBaby or iTunes!
Tenly Williams
Oboe & English horn
Boulder Philharmonic
Mountain Music Ensemble
303-910-2718 (cell)
tenly.blogspot.com
tenlysoboeteachingpage.blogspot.com
mountainmusicensemble.com
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Purnell Steen Trio plays Ellington at the Burnsley this Saturday, 6/25
| Join the Purnell Steen Trio (Purnell, Markus and Drew) at the Burnsley Hotel for an Ellingtonesque evening a la Jazz at the Carlyle in Manhattan. The "American" Ellington sound as interpreted by the Purnell Steen Trio promises a memorable evening.
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sat. June 25
The Burnsley Hotel
1000 Grant St.
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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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What's Cookin', 6/26
| We're Back---BACK AT Jack's
The Whats Cookin' Jazz Band is back at Jazz at Jacks, in the Pavillions, 500 16th St. on the third floor by the Movie Theatres.
We will once again have an exciting mix of great Jazz and Fusion performed by some of the finest Musicions. The Charts are written by great arrangers and the soloists, like the Band are HOT!!
The performance begins at 5:00 and continues until 7:30, on Sunday, June 26th. Ages 21 and up.
FREE!!!! No cover and the parking meters are FREE on Sundays. Jack's is a beautiful club with a great view ot the 16th St. Mall.
Hope to see you there--Tell your friends to come too.
Gene Smookler
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The Denver Municipal Band, 7/3 & 7/4
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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 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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Purnell Steen & Le Jazz Machine Live Recording Session at Dazzle, 7/7
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Don't miss this chance to join the fun and see how it's done: a live recording session featuring the entire band playing a fantastic selection of great tunes.
Please note the earlier showtimes 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. July 7 at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St.
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Dale Bruning Quintet, 7/16
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 Dale Bruning Quintet to play for the Longmont Jazz Festival July 16th The following Saturday, July 16th at Roosevelt Park in Longmont, The Dale Bruning Quintet with Ron Miles, John Gunther, Mark Simon, and Todd Reid will be playing jazz standards during the Longmont Jazz Festival. Their time is 3:20 pm - 4:40 pm. The festival is free. The lineup for Saturday and Sunday is as follows: SATURDAY, JULY 16TH: 12:00 - 1:20 NEIL BRIDGE 7+ 1:40 - 3:00 GOODRATTLE 3:20 - 4:40 DALE BRUNING QUINTET 5:00 - 6:20 QUEEN CITY JAZZ BAND SUNDAY, JULY 17TH: 12:00 - 1:00 LONGMONT ALL STARS BIG BAND 1:20 - 2:40 ONDA 3:00 - 4:20 KEN WALKER SEXTET 4:40 - 6:00 MAX WAGNER QUARTET 6:20 - 7:40 CRYSTAL SWING BAND To make a donation to the Longmont Jazz Association, please follow this link: http://www.longmontjazz.comJazz Link Enterprise Partners Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler in Concert October 21st - Longmont Senior Center Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler will be presenting The Timeless Music Travelog on October 21st, Friday at The Senior Center located at 910 Longs Peak in Longmont at 2:30 pm. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Ticket price to be announced later as well as telephone contact. Jude Hibler - Owner Jazz Link Enterprises 3721 Columbia Dr Longmont, CO 80503 303-776-1764
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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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| Professional working dance band seeks male keyboard/organ player |
 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 with excellent money.
We are looking for an experienced player who can cover about 30% of the lead vocals. 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 100% commitment to the band so, please - No guns for hire or anyone who works with multiple bands.
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. band@indra.com or call 303-517-9852
Or check out our web sites:
JUST FOR WEDDINGS
www.dejabluband.com/bands-for-weddings
FULL BAND SITE
www.dejabluband.com
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Lamont School of Music - Summer Pre-College Academy 2011 Master Class Series
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University of Denver, Lamont School of Music - Summer Pre-College Academy 2011 Master Class Series Thursday, June 23, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Hamilton Recital Hall Cello Master Class with Alan Harris & Richard Slavich Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hamilton Recital Hall Piano Master Class with Nariaki Sugiura Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Choir Room Chamber Music Master Class with the Veronika Quartet Saturday, June 25, 1:30-3:00 p.m., Choir Room Vocal Master Class with Kate Emerich Monday, June 27, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Hamilton Recital Hall Violin Master Class with Linda Wang Monday, June 27, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Orchestra Room Woodwind Master Class Monday, June 27, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Jazz Room Brass Master Class Monday, June 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Hamilton Hall Piano Master Class with David Genova Tuesday, June 28, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Williams Recital Salon Viola Master Class with Basil Vendryes All master classes are free of charge & open to the public Schmitt Music is proud to be the corporate sponsor of the Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy 2011 Concert and Master Class Series |
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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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714,137 Ohioans Say Repeal S.B. 5
| June 20, 2011
In an incredible mobilization, Ohio workers, activists and other volunteers collected 714,137 signatures in just two months for a November referendum to repeal a bill that eliminates the collective bargaining rights of more than 350,000 public employees. That's more than three times the number needed to qualify for the ballot. Read On
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New Website: It's a Scary World Without Collective Bargaining
| June 17, 2011
Check out our just-launched website that gives you the facts behind collective bargaining and why the attack on this basic workers' right must be stopped. A trio of AFL-CIO/Laughing Liberally videos show just how wrong things can go when workers don't have a voice at the bargaining table. In other videos, workers share their stories on how collective bargaining has helped them. There are links to fact sheets, academic studies, news reports and much more. Read On
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Walmart Associates Stand Up for Change
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As the largest private sector employer in the United States, Walmart has enormous power to set the trends not just for the retail and service industries, but for the economy as a whole. Wages and working conditions set at Walmart have a ripple-effect throughout all jobs: low wages, limited access to health care, and no retirement security.
On June 7th,associates at Walmart stores nationwide launched the Organization United for Respect at Walmart, or OUR Walmart. OUR Walmart was founded with a mission to ensure that every Associate, regardless of his or her title, age, race, or sex, is respected at Walmart.
Click here to let Walmart Associates know that you stand with them as they work to make a difference in their own stores & their company.
Jobs with Justice is making change at Walmart on two fronts:
- In cities where Walmart is looking to expand, Jobs with Justice coalitions are working to ensure that Walmart has a positive impact in our communities. For example, some coalitions are working to get Walmart to sign community benefit agreements that ensure good jobs, and to ensure that their stores do not negatively impact local communities.
- Jobs with Justice coalitions are working with the Organization for Respect at Walmart (OUR Walmart) to build a voice for Walmart associates.
What we're demanding from Walmart is what we're demanding overall: creation of good jobs, the right to organize and collectively bargain, and the right for dignity and self-determination for our families and the communities we live in.
Some say that Walmart cannot be organized. But many said the same about auto workers at Ford before 1935 or about janitors before 1985. Both victories not only changed the lives of the workers involved, but they raised the floor for working people and our communities across the country. They changed the entire economy for the better by creating sustainable, union jobs and dignity for our communities. If we can change Walmart, we can improve the lives of all working people. Take action today:
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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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National Repertory Orchestra - 2011 Season Welcome
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| From the Desk of the Executive Director | | | Welcome to the 2011 NRO Season! | Click on the read more link to read a letter from Douglas Adams, Executive Director of the National Repertory Orchestra. The letter includes updates about the festival and upcoming season.
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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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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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Steinway Grand Piano: A unique and lovely instrument has just become available. It is a 1928 mahogany Steinway grand piano, Louis XV style cabinetry. The size is approx. 5''8" in length. It originally had a player piano component which has been removed. The condition is good to excellent, having been maintained by Lawrence "Skip" Cecil, tuner for the FCSO and UCA. The asking price is $15,000.00. Interested parties should contact the seller directly: Ms. Anne-Marie Chenoweth at 970-667-2943 or via email at drakehaven@live.com
1993 Colt Vista...113000 miles, runs great, needs work...$1000/BO Good musician car, lotsa room...Haverstick 303-231-0063 microstick@msn.com
Custom Stratocaster, Lollar pickups, superb sound/feel $1000 DelToro custom baritone electric guitar, $800 Korg A1 Effects box, 99 presets, amazing variety of sounds...best offer...Haverstick 303-231-0063 microstick@msn.com
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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