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October 25, 2011
| Vol 11, Issue 32
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MusiCares Dental Clinic - Nov 17 at the Denver Musicians Association
|  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 2011
9:00am - 4:30pm
MusiCares, in collaboration with the Denver Musicians Association and Local 20-623 AFM, will sponsor a free dental clinic for local Denver music professionals. Those eligible will receive a complete dental exam, bitewing X-rays and a dental cleaning free of charge. The event will be held Thursday, November 17th, from 9:00am - 4:30pm at the Denver Musicians Association 1165 Delaware St., Denver, CO 80204.
All appointments must be scheduled in advance.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.musicaresdenverdental.eventbrite.com or call 1-800-687-4227.
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Louisville Orchestra Management Losing Control of Labor Negotiations
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Submitted by Trevor Johnson, Louisville Orchestra
Oct. 24, 2011
Contact: Kim Tichenor
NEWS RELEASE
In moves that have led to confusion and the resignation of at least one board member, the Louisville Orchestra Inc.'s attorney has prohibited communication between the orchestra's musicians, and its board members, administrators and board leadership. After a series of weekend communications between the board's president and the musicians' negotiation team seemed close to forming a deal to settle the institution's continuing contract difficulties, the orchestra's board members were told Monday that the musicians refused the contract proposal and that the institution will attempt to assemble an orchestra with pick-up musicians.
The contradictory messages began Friday night, when, in exchanges between LO board president Chuck Maisch and musicians' negotiation committee chair Kim Tichenor through mediator Ralph Craviso, the musicians responded favorably to a management-sponsored proposal for 55 musicians. This effectively reversed the musicians' proposal for a minimum of 60 musicians in the orchestra, and represented a tremendous concession from the immediate past contract that called for 71 musicians.
But by Saturday afternoon, Maisch and Tichenor's informal agreement was seemingly revoked by management lawyer James U. Smith III. Saturday, Smith wrote Tichenor to communicate that since his previously established deadline of 4 p.m. Friday had not been met, Smith considered the musicians to have rejected the proposal for 55 musicians. On Sunday, Maisch withdrew his prior conditional agreement in a letter to Tichenor.
Monday morning, Smith notified the musicians that the management's offer had been further cut, from 55 musicians to only 50 musicians, and forbade any communication between the musicians, and board members or Louisville Orchestra administrators.
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Orchestra Extends Final Offer to Players While Opera Talks End
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Gabe Bullard October 20, 2011 WFPL News
The Louisville Orchestra and the Kentucky Opera have each taken firm stands against the local musicians union.
Orchestra management has given the players what they call the final offer for a new contract. It calls for any musicians who are currently in Louisville to be signed to a new contract, with an agreement that enough players will quit or retire by 2013 for the orchestra to only have 55 members.
The management and musicians have spent the last year debating how many players were necessary for a financially sustainable and aesthetically successful orchestra. Last month, the management proposed a contract that would hire 54 musicians, then add one more in subsequent years. The musicians countered with an offer to sign 57 players and add three more in later seasons. They said the offer would allow all the musicians from the previous season who haven't left town for other work to play for the orchestra.
The management rejected that offer, but has put forward a new proposal.
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Yet Another Ultimatum In Louisville
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October 21, 2011 | Drew McManus | Adaptistration
UPDATES: 10:40am CT, Musicians Reject Offer | 11:00am CT, Management's "Final" offer letter leaked - According to an article by Elizabeth Kramer in the 10/20/2011 of the Louisville Courier-Journal, the Louisville Orchestra (LO) has issued one more variation in a string of "final" offers to its musicians for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Based on Kramer's report, it looks pretty much like all of their previous offers.
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In This Issue
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| MusiCares Dental Clinic - Nov 17 at the DMA | | Louisville Orchestra Negotiations | | Louisville - final offers | | Yet Another Ultimatum In Louisville | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 10/25 | | Nacho Men, 10/28 | | Purnell Steen and Friends, 10/28 | | Donna Wickham and Art Lande, 10/30 | | Lydia Sviatlovskaya, 10/30 | | Wil Swindler's Elevenet, 11/5 | | Dr. Richard Kogan, 11/8 | | Chased, 11/9 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Opening for Male/Female Vocalist | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Contribute to the CSO Musicians Assistance Fund | | New Film Directed by Stephen James Taylor. | | LABOR & POLITICS | | 'Union Apprenticeship Set Me on the Right Path'. | | Taxi Workers Joins AFL-CIO | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, 10/30 | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Metro Community Band Openings | | Regis: Calling all faculty/staff/community string players | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra, 10/30 | | 3rd Annual Peakharmonic Orchestral Worksho | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
| Quick Links | Peter Anthony Remembers the Sahara
KSNV coverage of the Sahara closing. Peter Anthony was a former entertainer at the Sahara.
Advanced Neuromuscular & Musician Performance Massage Neuromuscular therapy to help musicians play at a higher level
DenCo Consultants - Doug Kile Employee Benefits, Insurance, Financial Services
Hake Hart & Lintzenich Affordable legal services, specializing in Wills, Trusts, Property Transactions, Corporate Formation and Transactions, and Small Business Development.
HandiCart Carts and accessories to assist with transport and set up for working musicians.
Keller Williams Realty - Marti Henry The Colorado Reed Company Providing handmade oboe and English horn reeds to professionals and students
The Posner Law Firm Steve Posner - A Musician's Lawyer Copyrights, Licensing, Work for Hire, Royalties, Publishing and more.
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Chicago Symphony posts a deficit for last season
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BY ANDREW PATNER October 19, 2011 5:04PM
SunTimes
For first time in five years, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra finds itself in the red.
At its annual meeting Wednesday afternoon, the CSO Association reported a deficit of $927,000 on operating expenses of $64.7 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Riccardo Muti's first season as CSO music director saw a record level of fund-raising success. But his two extended absences for illness, and an unprecedented number of cancellations by solo recitalists and an entire sold-out visit by the Cleveland Orchestra meant lost revenues that resulted in the CSO's first deficit since 2006.
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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 The Devil's Fiddler Fri, Oct 28, 7:30PM The phenomenal Gypsy fiddler Roby Lakatos is a rare musician who defies description. A scorching virtuoso equally comfortable performing classical, jazz and his own Hungarian folk idiom, Lakatos and his ensemble join the Colorado Symphony for an explosive mix of authentic Gypsy music with great themes from all around the world. With superb panache, Roby, his ensemble and the Symphony offer an electrifying program.
Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Roby Lakatos, violin
Tickets
 Patti LuPone Sat, Oct 29, 7:30PM This First Lady of the American Broadway theater has more Tony® awards and film credits than you can shake a stick at. Lead roles in Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes, and Oliver! are just a few of this legendary performer's triumphs. LuPone sky-rocketed to international stardom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita and has never looked back. Television credits include Frasier, Law & Order, and ABC's Life Goes On and have solidified this versatile artist's universal appeal. Patti LuPone pays tribute to the Broadway that raised her in selections from her favorite musicals.
Tickets
 All Dvorak
This all Dvorák program features audience favorite Natasha Paremski in the composer's piano concerto, a work that rivals those of his peers Brahms, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. The closing work is the cheery 8th Symphony, which draws its inspiration from the Bohemian folk music Dvorák so loved.
Scott Yoo, conductor
Natasha Paremski, piano
 More to Live For
In partnership with the Denver Film Society and Love Hope Strength - the world's leading rock-n-roll cancer charity - the Starz Denver Film Festival will present a special, one-night-only Denver Arts Week Film & Music Event at the Boettcher Concert Hall on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. The evening features a screening of More to Live For, followed by a tribute concert to legendary jazz musician, Michael Brecker. Chris Botti and Randy Brecker will perform with the Colorado Symphony.
Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Chris Botti, trumpet
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series, 10/25
| Our bonus concert on October 25 will feature musicians from the Colorado Symphony in an intriguing and thought-provoking evening of string quartet music. Violinists Erik Peterson and David Waldman, violist Kelly Shanafelt, and cellist Thomas Heinrich will perform Schubert's String Quartet #14 in D minor (Death and the Maiden) and George Crumb's Black Angels for Electric String Quartet.
Schubert's D minor string quartet is haunted by allusions to loss and grief, with the second movement consisting of five variations
on the poem, "Death and the Maiden." Crumb's electric string quartet is subtitled Thirteen images from the dark land and as the composer himself noted, is probably the only quartet to have been inspired by the Vietnam War. The use of electric string instruments is not only unusual, but gives an other-worldly effect, and Crumb has the performers also playing various percussion instruments and water-filled crystal goblets for a "glass harmonica" effect.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Parking is free.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
7755 Vance Drive, Arvada 80003
For more information, please visit the church website at www.tpcarvada.org or call 303-422-3656 x25.
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Nacho Men, 10/28
| Join The Nacho Men and Boomer Singles Club on Friday, October 28th at the Sheraton Denver Tech Center, 7007 S. Clinton, Englewood from 8pm - 11pm with a dance lesson at 7pm. $20 admission includes your first drink. Â Call John Edwards for more information 303-699-4653.
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Purnell Steen and Friends, 10/28
| Trick Or Treat With A Jazz Beat
Purnell Steen - Piano
Fred Fuller - Bass
Max Wagner - Saxophone
Walter Barr - Trumpet
Friday October 28, 2011 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM MDT
The Burnsley - All Suite Hotel
1000 Grant St., Denver, CO 80202
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Donna Wickham and Art Lande, 10/30
| Donna Wickham and Art Lande are performing in a dual CD release concert on Sunday, October 30th at Dazzle. The other musicians joining them are Dave Peterson, Bijoux Barbosa, and Matt Houston. It should be a great concert! The cover is only $10 for the evening. Visit www.dazzlejazz.com or call 303-839-5100 for reservations.
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Lydia Sviatlovskaya, 10/30
| Duo Classica in Concert
Magic of Dance
October 30th, 2011 at 4 PM
Grace United Methodist Church
Violinist Lydia Sviatlovskaya
Pianist Olga Dashevskaya
The Music of: F. Kreisler
C. Debussy
M. Ravel
J.Brahms
P. Sarasate
D. Shostakovich
A. Piazzolla
Tickets at the door:
$15 Adult - $10 Student
Grace United Methodist Church - 4905 E. Yale Ave, Denver
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Wil Swindler's Elevenet, 11/5
| Saturday November 5 at 7:30pm
Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts
200 East Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO
303.839.5100
Acclaimed composer, Wil Swindler brings his Elevenet to the Colorado Music Festival Kaleidoscope Concert Series.
Tickets available at www.jazz11.com and www.comusic.org/goto/kaleidoscope_concerts.
This concert performance will feature new works by Wil Swindler including new arrangements of music by Björk, John Coltrane and Chris Potter. Swindler's original music and arrangements defy expectations, combining traditional jazz concepts with a thoroughly modern aesthetic. Drawing inspiration from the gamut of jazz's historic spectrum as well as modern art-music, both popular and classical, the Elevenet presents a unique concert experience. "In the ever-evolving language of jazz, artists are presented with the special challenge of providing forward-thinking music that never loses its identity and its roots," Swindler says. "We take this idea very seriously in our approach with the Elevenet and seek to move our genre forward with the utmost respect for what has come before."
Adding to the intrigue of this special ensemble is its remarkable instrumentation. The Elevenet features traditional jazz instruments (Alto and Tenor Saxophones, Trumpets, and a Trombone) as well as less traditional sounds including Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute, and French horn. Paired with a traditional jazz rhythm section, this unique ensemble allows for the power of a big band and the intimacy of a jazz quartet or even a classical chamber ensemble.
Featured musicians for this show include: Peter Sommer, Darren Kramer, Dana Landry, and Paul Romaine. Wil Swindler is the recipient of the 2008 Gil Evans Fellowship and has performed with jazz greats Toshiko Akiyoshi, Arturo Sandoval, Steve Wilson, and John Fedchock. The Elevenet has one CD, Universe B, available from OA2 Records. For more info, visit www.jazz11.com or www.wilswindler.com.
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Benefit concert and lecture by Dr. Richard Kogan, 11/8
|  "Meet the REAL Beethoven"
A very special benefit concert and lecture by Dr. Richard Kogan Tuesday November 8, 2011, 7 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 East Hampden Avenue, Englewood, CO Back by popular demand! Think 360 Arts is delighted to present again Dr. Richard Kogan, exploring the mind and music of Beethoven in his "Meet the REAL Beethoven" performance. If you caught Dr. Kogan's spring Gershwin concert you know you don't want to miss the Beethoven concert/lecture in which Dr. Kogan will explore the interrelationships of psychology, illness, and creativity through the life and music of Ludwig von Beethoven. Dr. Kogan is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music Pre-College, Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. He has a distinguished career both as a concert pianist and as a psychiatrist and has gained renown for his lecture/recitals that explore the role of music in healing and the influence of psychiatric and medical illnesses on the creative output of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein. Kogan has given these presentations at music festivals, concert series, medical conferences, and scholarly symposia throughout the world. Yo Yo Ma, Richard Kogan's Harvard College roommate, says "I have always been amazed at Richard's fluency in all things musical and academic. His lectures give great insight into the important connections between composers' great works and the state of mind that fuels their creative output." For more information please call 720-904-8890 x106 All proceeds benefit Think 360 Arts Complete Education, whose mission is to cultivate and sustain the arts as essential to a complete education, a vibrant economy, and a dynamic community.
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CHASED, A Bill Chase tribute band, 11/9
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A Bill Chase tribute band returns to Dazzle for one night of high energy jazz/rock!!
Wednesday, Nov. 9th, 7p
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge
930 Lincoln St, Denver
(303) 839-5100
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CHASED will perform signature tunes from the three CHASE albums plus some unrecorded tunes from the band's history! A great night of great music in a great venue!
Cover $15
Reservations strongly suggested!
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CHASED is Scott Handler, Jay Nakagawa, Kevin Tague, Jason Mabrey (trumpets), Tim Hurley (g), Ron Bland (b), Gary Dempsey (p), Mike Sherpa (d) and Stuart Dameron (vocals).
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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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Opening for Male/Female Vocalist - USAF Academy Band
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The United States Air Force Academy Band
Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, CO
ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR
Male/Female VOCALIST
Commercial Skills Required
Resume/AF Pre-screen Deadline: December 16, 2011
Audition Date: January 20, 2012
$31,375 - $39,000 annually
Full medical and dental benefits
30 days paid vacation per year
College loan repayment up to $10,000
GI Bill for college up to $80,000
www.usafacademyband.af.mil
Visit our website for audition requirements
For more information, please contact TSgt Susan Govier at (719) 556-9966 or TSgt Tim Stombaugh (719) 556-9935
The United States Air Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Contribute to the CSO Musicians Assistance Fund
| OMH, Inc. to accept contributions on behalf of CSO musicians
Our Musical Heritage, Inc. (OMH) a Colorado 501c(3) non-profit arm of the Denver Musicians Association (DMA) has set up a CSO Musicians Assistance Fund. This Fund will accept tax-deductible contributions from the general public who wish to assist Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) musicians who are facing financial challenges due to a reduction in scheduled concerts for at least the next two months. Funds will be disbursed to the CSO musicians in consultation with an Assistance Fund Committee. Cash or checks will be accepted. Checks should be made out to Our Musical Heritage, Inc. (or OMH) and mailed to: Our Musical Heritage, Inc., 1165 Delaware Street, Denver CO 80204.
About OMH
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New Film Directed by Stephen James Taylor
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"Erv is indeed a genius, highly deserving of wide recognition. All who have been touched by him are deeply affected. This vid explains the basics of microtunings in a very entertaining, but not dumbed down, way...Stephen has done a great job. Do yourself a favor and take a few minutes to check it out."
Neil Haverstick
I guess this is my official announcement of the launch of a project that (until a couple months ago) has been pretty much a full time job for the last 2 years. I've been working with Gary David and Marcus Hobbs for the last 5 years trying to figure out a way to explain to the general public the groundbreaking work of Ervin Wilson, a "musical cosmologist" with whom we have all studied. His contribution to music is very deep and we believe represents a major evolution in the future of music and other fields as well. I've put in at least 5000 hours filming, editing, scoring and narrating etc., what was supposed to be a short documentary but ending up being a "transmedia" project including an ipad app, an album, and some commissioned artwork all parked on an elaborate website dedicated to his work. The main event at the website is a 21 minute film that gives the viewer a chance to directly experience the effect of his musical innovations. The site has 11 other explanatory videos, interviews, and more to come as well. I'd love it if everyone receiving this email would do me a favor and go to the site, leaving your comments under the different films and mp3's. You input will largely influence how we proceed with all this so please be honest. I am in the middle of an intensive Disney project right now and have not been able to get back to friends and family very fast but please let me know if this material in any way connects with you or not. We'd appreciate if you sent the website to as many people as you think would be interested, and/or post on your Facebook page.Thanks for taking the time to check it out. Thanks so much, Stephen James Taylor
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Taxi Workers Joins AFL-CIO
| Oct. 21, 2011
The National Taxi Workers Alliance became the newest AFL-CIO union yesterday during a conference on the Future of Work. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said the taxi workers are "an inspiring example of how working people are organizing even in the face of employment relations that have eroded all of our rights."
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Fall Recital, 10/30
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Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Fall Recital, October 30, 3 p.m. in a mountain area home.
Members of the orchestra will present solos and small ensembles in this intimate setting, followed by a meet-the-musicians reception. Works to be presented are
Giovanni Buononcini: Sonata # 1 for cello and piano
Louis Cahuzac: Cantilene, for clarinet and piano
William Hill: Three Tangos for cello quartet and violin duo
Johann Sebastian Bach: Italian Concerto for piano
Richard Rodney Bennett: Summer Music for clarinet and piano
Reservations are required. Leave contact information and number of tickets requested at 303-670-6558 and you will be contacted with directions. Tickets $15 Adults, $12 Seniors $7 Students. Group rates are available in advance. Www.evergreenchamberorch.org
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| Lakewood Symphony auditions for Principal Trumpet |
Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for principal trumpet. Rehearsals are 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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Metro Community Band Openings
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Comprised of some Metropolitan State College students and community members, the band under the direction of Gerald Endsley meets on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 P.M. in the King Center Concert Hall on the Auraria campus. All wind and percussion instruements are welcome and there are no fees, auditions, or chair placements. The band generaly shares two concerts per semester with other metro ensembles. For more information, call Mr. Endsley at 303-388-0183 or via email at gendsley@ecentral.com. Information may also be had from the Metro Statre music office at 303-556-3180.
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Regis University: Calling all faculty/staff/community string players
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The Department of Fine and Performing Arts Music Program at Regis University calls on faculty, staff and community string players (violin, viola, cello, double bass) to join its Chamber String Ensemble this fall at Regis. The goal is to establish and develop the University's first college/community chamber orchestra.
The Chamber String Ensemble is currently under the direction of Dr. Charles Lee and rehearses on Monday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Its winter concert is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7. While students must register for the course, faculty and staff do not need to register but may do so if they are seeking credit.
Interested faculty, staff and community string players are encouraged to contact Charles Lee via email at: clee@regis.edu Or call Charles at (303) 947-9961 for more information.
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Community Band Seeking New Members (Edgewater/Lakewood)
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Our non-profit Mile High Community Band seeks musicians of all ages, teen through adult, and at all levels of accomplishment, to join us for rehearsals on Thursday nights in Edgewater (just west of Denver).
Our organization's mission is to provide rewarding music education and performance opportunities for youth and adults at all skill levels. We have various bands for different skill levels, beginning through advanced, including jazz/blues and concert bands. In particular, we welcome additional brass and woodwind musicians.
We meet Thursday evenings at Jefferson High School in Edgewater for rehearsals. Monthly memberships begin at $25-$35/month, but we can waive fees and provide instruments for those who need them - no one with an interest in playing music will be turned away. Family discounts also available.
Feel free to drop by and check us out at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, or check out milehighcommunityband.net for more information. E-mail mjlucas@aol.com if you have other questions!
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Openings in the Golden Eagle
Concert Band Auditions
| The Golden Eagle Concert Band, a
50 piece adult community concert band in the Denver are is looking for some
additional players to fill open chairs in the band. We have openings for the
following:
Bassoon 1 & 2 (needed immediately)
Clarinets - 2-3
chairs open(Needed immediately)
Primary Mallet Percussion - 1 chair
open(Needed immediately)
2nd Oboe - 1 chair open
Trumpet - 1-2 chairs
open
If you have wind ensemble experience or have played in high school
or college and would like to join a very good adult concert band, please contact
John Williams at 303-695-8800. There are no dues. We are not a "pay to play"
organization. We would love to talk to you to see if you would like to join us,
so please give me a call. We are a your round performing organization. We have a
fun summer schedule. Check out our web site at www.gebb.org
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YOUTH ORCHESTRAS /
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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| Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra, 10/30 | |
First concert of 2011-2012
Sunday, October 30, 2pm
Macky Auditorium
Come support the young musicians of Boulder and beyond as they perform Beethoven, Smetana, Elgar, and more! The students sound amazing and deserve a full audience at Macky - help us fill it up!
Tickets are now on sale, including season tickets which will be available through concert day. Tickets can be ordered at
Please help us spread the word about this fantastic concert!
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| 3rd Annual Peakharmonic Orchestral Workshop, 11/12 | 3rd Annual Peakharmonic Orchestral Workshop and Saxophone Clinic for Middle and High School Musicians
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Colorado Springs
Maestro Steve McNeal, Workshop Conductor
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
Saxophone Clinic with James Divine, Falcon High School Band Director
and Wayne Hoey, Jenkins Middle School Band Director
For further information, contact: admin@peakharmonic.org |
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| FOR SALE OR RENT / EQUIPMENT WANTED |
STORE CLOSING SALE
Instruments and Accessories Fixtures etc ON SALE until Oct 29th.
Acoustic Music Revival
3445 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113
Susie Peek is looking for a great sounding violin to replace the one she has. Must be used to Colorado's climate, stable, and without wolfs." Please send any leads to susiepeek@earthlink.net
Violin, Raymond Melanson Anno 2005.
This is a beautiful instrument in excellent condition with a very resonant sound.
Melanson is the winner of numerous VSA medals. I purchased the violin directly from Roberrtson & Sons Violins, and the instrument is currently on consignment at the store. For more information, please contact at Robertson & Sons at (800) 284-6546 or Yoshi Ishikawa (303) 581-9306/riverstone14@gmail.com
Yamaha drum set, lightly used, great condition.
For Sale ($325) or Long Term Loan to 501-c-3.
Dad\'s old Trombone, King 3B Good shape. 2103 Series (8748) $700.00
Yamaha Portable Keyboard PSR-172 Includes power cord (missing battery holder) $50.00
1876 Prague Cello - 4/4 Violincello on rare 'small' pattern
Description: Small pattern full-size cello. The back is two-piece maple, semi-slab cut with faint figure in the lower half. The ribs are similar the back with rather more curl and figure. The top is of spruce, two pieces, with rather wide, irregular grain widening away from the middle. The neck and pegbox are original crowned by a rather large volute. The varnish is reddish-brown
in color. Despite the presence of several well-mended cracks, the condition of the cello is good.
Asking $9,000. Price includes official appraisal and Jakob Winter Carry Lite case. Contact:
Vicki Cotton, 970-221-5071, grace42c@gmail.com Fort Collins, CO For more information visit this link: http://rarecello.weebly.com/
Lovely 1978 Haynes piccolo for sale. Handmade, grenadilla wood head and body, silver keys and mechanism. Warm, sweet sound and easy response. Played professionally; 2nd owner. Very well cared for and in excellent condition. Straubinger pads, leather-bound case, plush lined case cover, 2-piece piccolo cleaning flag, and removable, plastic extension to lower d2. $3800. Please call 303-443-9690 if interested.
Selmer Series 9 Bass Clarinet, low Eb. Used in recording sessions, symphony work, pit work, etc. I bought this from a session/symphony player in Nashville years ago. Great horn. Has been pinned in the top joint . Make me an offer. Gary Buss 303.847.9513
Matsuda Violin I'm selling my 2001 Matsuda violin (full-size). It is a beautiful instrument and is perfect for a serious student or beginning professional. It served me well through college and professional playing; I've recently upgraded and would like to pass this one along. They are currently selling for $17-$18K in Chicago; I'm willing to sell for $16K. Please contact April if interested at 303.887.6876 or april@lakewoodmail.com.
Trombone wanted: Looking for a King 3B or Conn 6H in good condition. Must have a good slide.
Contact Marti at 303-954-9143 or 303-335-6247 (cell) or Email: mg.henry@comcast.net
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
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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:
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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
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