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November 11, 2011
| Vol 11, Issue 34
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Dean Bushnell Orchestra Celebrating 60 Years!
| The Denver Musician, Fall, 2011
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Colorado State College Student Union - 1951
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In the fall of 1951, the Dean Bushnell Orchestra was formed as a partnership between Dean Bushnell and Vic Fleischmann, an exceptional trumpet teacher and performer in Greeley, CO. Dean purchased the library from Sammy Haven (9-piece tenor band) who was retiring from the business. Included with the library were a PA system, stands and incidentals, all for $150. With much work and effort, the Dean Bushnell Orchestra (DBO) played its first gig in October 1951. Dean and Vic Fleischmann, along with his wonderful and supportive wife, Helen, booked the band.
Soon they were playing every weekend while their new agency, the Rocky Mountain Orchestra Service, was booking seven other groups throughout Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming and South Dakota. By 1952, the DBO was performing summers at the Riverside Ballroom in Estes Park, a notable gig that continued through 1962.
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Ohio Turns Back a Law Limiting Unions' Rights
| By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: November 8, 2011
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A year after Republicans swept legislatures across the country, voters in Ohio delivered their verdict Tuesday on a centerpiece of the conservative legislative agenda, striking down a law that restricted public workers' rights to bargain collectively.
The landslide vote to repeal the bill - 62 percent to 38 percent, according to preliminary results from Ohio's secretary of state - was a slap to Gov. John R. Kasich, a Republican who had championed the law as a tool for cities to cut costs. The bill passed in March on a wave of enthusiasm among Republicans fresh from victories. A similar bill also passed in Wisconsin.
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Orchestra asks court to stop pension fund from harassing donors
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November 08, 2011|By Peter Dobrin, Inquirer Music Critic
Philadelphia Orchestra Association to U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Please stop the national musicians' pension fund from harassing our donors.
In a motion filed last week in the association's Chapter 11 case, orchestra management says the American Federation of Musicians and Employers Pension Fund is seeking financial information from 16 philanthropists "only in a continued effort to embarrass and harass the [association] and their donors."
Such an inquiry will have a "tremendous and devastating impact" on fund-raising, the association asserts.
"If donors find themselves subject to litigation and have to incur related expenses solely as a result of their benevolence, they and others who contemplate supporting the Debtors' organization may be deterred from making future gifts," the filing states. Read On
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Red flag to CCM: Louisville Orchestra looking for nonunion players
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1:43 pm, Nov 7, 2011 | Written by jgelfand
Cincinatti.com
In August, the orchestra was placed on the unfair list by the New York-based musicians union, the American Federation of Musicians, after CEO Robert Birman said they might put together an orchestra of nonunion musicians or go around the union and make agreements with member musicians. Read On
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In This Issue
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| Dean Bushnell Orchestra Celebrating 60 Years! | | Ohio Turns Back a Law Limiting Unions' Rights | | Orchestra asks court to stop pension fund from harassing donors | | Louisville Orchestra looking for nonunion players | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | John Denver Tribute With The John Adams Band And the Colorado Chamber.Orch | | Lisa Downing, 11/11 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 11/11, 18, 25, 26 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 11/12 | | Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 11/12-13 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 11/13 | | Boulder Phil Performs at Wesley Choral Festival, 11/13 | | Perpetual Motion, 11/19 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 11/27 | | Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 12/2-3 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Charlene Croan, looking for a full backing band | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Contribute to the CSO Musicians Assistance Fund | | Calling for AFM Member Recordings | | Introducing AFM Entertainment | | LABOR & POLITICS | | This Is What Defeat Looks Like | | 5 Ways to go Fair Trade for Thanksgiving | | Victory in Ohio | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, 11/20 | | 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 | | 3rd Annual Peakharmonic Orchestral Worksho | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
| Quick Links | Downbeat Review
of Neil Haverstick's latest CD Hide & Seek
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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 Ozomatli
In their fourteen years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culturemashers Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors. Their music - an urban Latino-andbeyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga - has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.A.  Drums of the World Travel with the virtuoso percussionists of the Colorado Symphony on a musical journey of discovery to learn all about fantastical drums of the world. |
John Denver - The Tribute With The John Adams Band And the Colorado Chamber Orchestra
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Morrison, CO
Thu, Jul 12, 2012 07:30 PM
2012 will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Denver Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and also commemorates the 15th death anniversary of John Denver. The concert will simultaneously act as a benefit for the Komen Denver Affiliate, in which $2.00 for every ticket sold will be donated.
Click here for pre-sale tickets!
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Lisa Downing, 11/11
| Join the Highlands Ranch
Friends of the Monument Committee
for a memorable Veterans Day Celebration!
THIS Friday, November 11, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Highlands Ranch Library
9292 Ridgeline Blvd.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Joe LaNier - Keynote Speaker Steffan Tubbs - Emcee Lisa Downing - Pianist
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Centerpiece Jazz, 11/11, 18, 25, 26
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Joni Janak and Centerpiece Jazz will be at Mount Vernon Country Club every Friday in November: November 4, 11, 18, and 25 -- as well as Saturday, November 26. (Members and Guests) All nights are 8:30 pm till 12:00 am. (Joni Janak - vocals, Ed Stephens - guitar & vocals, Colin Gieg - Bass, Jack McCutchan - drums) They will be at Cafe del Sol on Thursdays, November 17 and December 15 - 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm. (Joni Janak - vocals, Ed Stephens - guitar & vocals, Colin Gieg - Bass) On Saturday, November 19, from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm, Centerpiece will be at the Lakewood Elks, 1455 Newland, Lakewood, CO (members and guests) $10 per person cover. (Joni Janak - vocals, Ed Stephens - guitar & vocals, Colin Gieg - Bass)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF LIVE MUSIC!
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Colorado Chamber Players, 11/12
| Colorado Chamber Players presents world premiere
The Legend of Pecos Bill, by David Waldman ON NOVEMBER 12th, the CCP presents the world premiere of The Legend of Pecos Bill, with music by David Waldman, and text by Scott Perry and Gregory Eidell. The Legend of Pecos Bill draws on the many tall tales that have developed around the folk hero Pecos Bill and his bride, Slue-foot Sue. Waldman's humorous new work for string quartet, oboe and narrator is a uniquely entertaining opportunity for families and children of all ages to step into the Wild West. WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 11 a.m., PRESENTED AS PART OF DENVER ARTS WEEK WHERE: Boulder Public Library Canyon Theatre, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, 303.441.4492. FREE
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 11/12-13
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Greater Russia
Beside the orchestra's performances of Tchaikovsky and Kodály, cellist Julie Albers will solo for Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1. Shostakovich drew from Russian folk songs and lullabies, including a distorted satire of one of Stalin's favorite songs from Rayok. Find out more in the program notes!
KODÁLY Dances of Galánta
SHOSTAKOVICH Cello Concerto No. 1
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4
Daniel Hege, conductor
Julie Albers, cello
El Pomar Foundation Masterworks
Nov. 12, 8:00 pm and Nov. 13, 2:30 pm
Concert previews begin one hour before performances.
Program notes, excerpts, and more >>
Tickets from $19 ($12 students)
Call: 719-520-SHOW (7469)
Online: csphilharmonic.org
Visit: Pikes Peak Center box office
Greater Russia is sponsored by Lee and Jan Musser and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Carlson.
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Englewood Arts Presents, 11/13
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Questions: Cyndi Mancinelli Eric Bertoluzzi
Email: italianvln@aol.com OR Email: ebertoluzzi@hotmail.com
Phone: 303.933.6600 (H) Phone: 303.806.8196
720.205.3523 (C)
Website: http://www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series | Sign up/in to become a friend, see more information about our concerts, and find links to our fun new videos!
This concert will be a violin and piano recital featuring Colorado Symphony violinist, Tena White. Tena attended the Cleveland Institute of Music for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in violin performance. She has been a member of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the Central City Opera Orchestra since 2006. Accompanying Tena on piano will be close friend and musical colleague, Kristin Camacho.
The program:
Beethoven: 'Spring' Sonata
Brahms: Sonata in G major
Ysaÿe: Sonata for solo violin ('Obsession')
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Hampden Hall *
Tickets:
This is a FREE concert. There will be no tickets.
NOTE: SEATING IS GENERAL ADMISSION, LIMITED, AND ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS. DOORS WILL OPEN AT 1:00PM. ONCE WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY FOR HAMPDEN HALL, NO FURTHER SEATING WILL BE AVAILABLE. IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU ARRIVE EARLY FOR BEST OPPORTUNITY.
* Location:
Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway (Hampden & S. Jason)
* Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
* Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
* Handicap accessible
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Boulder Phil Performs at Wesley Choral Festival, 11/13
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The Wesley Choral Festival will feature the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and a large festival chorus performing works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Faure, Brahms and Vaughan Williams, as well as the Colorado premiere of Vierne's Symphony No. 1 for organ and orchestra with special guest, Kenrick Mervine. The Wesley Choral Festival, founded by Dr. James Ramsey, will include choirs from Applewood Valley, Littleton, St. Andrew and St. Luke's United Methodist Churches (the Boulder Phil also performs at St. Luke's in Highlands Ranch on Feb. 26). Proceeds from the concert will benefit the music program at the John Wesley School in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala. WESLEY CHORAL FESTIVAL This Sunday, Nov. 13 - 7 PM University of Denver Newman Center for the Performing Arts
2344 E. Iliff Ave. BUY TICKETS
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Perpetual Motion, 11/19
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"Top of the Hill" Faculty Concert Series at Swallow Hill, Featuring Perpetual Motion
Announcing a performance by Denver's premiere violin-jazz combo, Perpetual Motion at Swallow Hill Music's renowned "Top of the Hill" Concert Series on Saturday, November 19 at 8:00 pm.
Perpetual Motion specializes in acoustic world fusion, a vibrant blend of Central and South American folk, progressive jazz, blues and Rock and Roll. Their original music and unique arrangements of classic rock favorites evoke the sounds of Jean-Luc Ponty and Michael Hedges, Stephane Grappelli and Laurence Juber. Violinist Josie Quick and guitarist Tom Carleno are joined by Blake Eberhard on bass and Ed Contreras on drums and percussion.
Swallow Hill Music Association is a gem in the cultural crown of the Rocky Mountain region- extremely precious and exceedingly rare. It is precious because it promotes the joy of learning and listening to roots music. It's rare because it is one of very few organizations in the country focusing on preserving a unique musical heritage. Community and audience support of the "Top of the Hill" Concert Series and other events at Swallow Hill help support local professional independent musicians, particularly in fields of Jazz, Folk and Singer-Songwriter.
Please contact Josie Quick - Contact Info for information on this performance and further information on Perpetual Motion and Swallow Hill Music Organization.
Swallow Hill Music Org. 71 East Yale Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80210
303-777-1003
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Englewood Arts Presents, 11/27
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Schubert's Octet in F major, D. 803 for Strings, Clarinet, Bassoon & Horn
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On Sunday, November 27, 2011, ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS continues its Chamber Music of the Masters series with a Thanksgiving weekend performance of Schubert's monumental Octet for Strings, Clarinet, Bassoon & Horn. CSO violinist Myroslava Bartels will host and will be joined by musician colleagues Anne-Marie Hoffman, violin; Phillip Stevens, viola; Evan Orman, cello; Karl Fenner, bass; Abby Raymond, clarinet; Tristan Rennie, bassoon; and Fritz Foss, horn.
Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octet_(Schubert) for more information on the work being performed.
Date: Sunday, November 27, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Hampden Hall *
Tickets are General Admission:
$15.00 Adults | $12.00 (60+) | $5.00 (under 18)
Available at the door beginning 1 hour prior to the concert
Cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard accepted
(Online ticketing is currently unavailable)
* Location:
Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway (Hampden & S. Jason)
* Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
* Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
* Wheelchair accessible
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Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 12/2-3
| J.S. Bach - The Christmas Oratorio
A Rarely Performed Masterpiece Dec. 2 & 3, 2011 7:30 pm Concert, 6:30 pm Pre-Concert Talk
Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra Cynthia Katsarelis, Music Director &
St. Martin's Chamber Choir Timothy Krueger, Artistic Director &
Renowned Bach Singers:
Amanda Balestrieri, soprano
Marjorie Bunday, alto
Jacob Sentgeorge, tenor
Robert W. Tudor, bass
Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 Saint Paul Lutheran Church
1600 Grant Street, Denver
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 First United Methodist Church
1421 Spruce Street, Boulder
An ideal collaboration in a complete performance of this great work!
Ticket prices to The Christmas Oratorio:
$35 Premium, $24 General, $5 Student
Denver Premium seats are sold out.
Tickets are available online at: www.promusicacolorado.org For further information, or to purchase tickets by phone, call: 720-443-0565
Visit our YouTube channel
For more information, please email us at:
info@promusicacolorado.org
or call:
720-443-0565
Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra
PO Box 282
Hygiene, CO 80533
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STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
| 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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Charlene Croan, looking for a full backing band
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Charlene Coran, a Stevie Nicks impersonator is looking for a full backing band that has access to PA and rehearsal space for her 90 minute tribute project called, "Crystal Visons" - A Tribute To Honor The Magic of Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac. For more information, please visit Charlene's website at www.CharleneCoranAsStevieNicks.com
Charlene Coran
(Stevie Nicks Performer/Vocalist)
Longmont, CO 80501
720*495*3389 cell
MY WEBSITE ~ http://CharleneCoranAsStevieNicks.com
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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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Calling for AFM Member Recordings - www.goprotunes.com
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Welcome to GoPro Tunes, an online store offering music from members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), a labor union representing professional musicians with over 90,000 members.  Fair pay-our members set their own prices and receive back 100% of sales revenues, minus credit card processing fees. They're also protected in the studio with union recording agreements.- 100% of net sales revenues go back to the musician. There are no fees for musicians to list their music.
- Musicians can set their own prices for tracks and albums.
- Only AFM members can sell their music on GoPro Tunes.
- Customers can purchase music in MP3 or lossless FLAC format. Sign up!
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Introducing AFM Entertainment
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As a user of GoPro Music, the AFM's first international referral service, we'd like to extend a special invitation to register on our new online booking and referral service, AFM Entertainment. AFM Entertainment is now accepting registrations from AFM members who are solo artists or leaders of self-contained bands and ensembles. Unlike GoPro Music, AFM Entertainment will handle all communications with a potential purchaser (e.g. the father of the bride). Every gig will be a union gig - net wages will be at or above the local union's wage scales, with the proper work dues and contracts filed. In accordance with the AFM Booking Agent agreement, we'll charge a commission (with a maximum rate of 20%, although in most cases it will be lower). Our collective success depends on a strong online presentation. To apply, you'll need professional photos, quality audio, a good video, and a well-written bio. Sign up today - simply login to AFM Entertainment. http://afmentertainment.orgAnd spread the word! best, GoPro Music American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
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An All-American Nightmare
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This Is What Defeat Looks Like
By Tom Engelhardt tomdispatch.com posted November 8, 2011 How about a moment of silence for the passing of the American Dream? M.R.I.C. (May it rest in carnage.) No, I'm not talking about the old dream of opportunity that involved homeownership, a better job than your parents had, a decent pension, and all the rest of the package that's so yesterday, so underwater, so OWS. I'm talking about a far more recent dream, a truly audacious one that's similarly gone with the wind. I'm talking about George W. Bush's American Dream. If people here remember the invasion of Iraq -- and most Americans would undoubtedly prefer to forget it -- what's recalled is kited intelligence, Saddam Hussein's nonexistent nuclear arsenal, dumb and even dumber decisions, a bloody civil war, dead Americans, crony corporations, a trillion or more taxpayer dollars flushed down the toilet... well, you know the story. What few care to remember was that original dream -- call it The Dream -- and boy, was it a beaut! Read On |
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5 Ways to go Fair Trade for Thanksgiving
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When I was kid, my favorite Thanksgiving blessing was the one that ended, "and bless all those whose hands made and grew this food so that we could enjoy this day in celebration of our blessings." I would picture all the people around the world who had a hand in setting our table.
This Thanksgiving, many will take that same moment to consider all the human connections involved in assembling such a meal. Maybe your cranberries, or potatoes, or turkey came from a farmer you know at your local market, or maybe you traveled to a locally owned pumpkin patch to pick the perfect main ingredient for your pie.
For other ingredients that aren't so easy to find locally, there are often Fair Trade options that you can choose, to create a world where everyone, everywhere can have a fair deal. The Fair Trade premium associated with these products helps producers build a better life for their families and communities.
The first Fair Trade products to be certified in the US -- coffee, tea, and chocolate -- are getting easier and easier to find, even in conventional grocery stores. If you don't see them, please ask for them. Below, please find links to companies in our Green Business Network™ who supply some harder-to-find Fair Trade products. Look for additional green and Fair Trade options at our Green Pages online, and ask your local supermarkets to stock these items too.
1. Spices
 This past September, Frontier Natural Products Co-op greatly expanded its offering of Fair Trade spices. In addition to the vanilla (beans and extract) already available, Frontier worked closely with Sri Lankan growers to add whole cloves, ginger root powder, cinnamon sticks and powder, whole black peppercorns, ground white and black pepper, ground nutmeg, and ground turmeric root.
2. Olive oil
 Two companies in our business network offer Fair Trade olive oil from the Palestinian territories. Holy Land Olive Oil buys directly from farmer coops, or through partner organizations such as the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee. Canaan Fair Trade works directly with the cooperatives of the Palestine Fair Trade Organization to offer not only olive oil, but also whole olives, tapanade, couscous, and thyme.
3. Rice and quinoa
 For your side dishes, consider creations made with Fair Trade rice from the producer cooperatives of rural northeastern Thailand. Alter-Eco offers four kinds of Thai rice, along with four kinds of Fair Trade quinoa from Bolivia. Andean Naturals (a business funded by New Resource Bank, another member of our business network) also offers a wide selection of Fair Trade quinoa. (Join our "break up with your mega-bank" campaign to help finance more businesses like Andean Naturals!)
4. Sugar
 For your Thanksgiving baking, consider sugar from Fair Trade farmers. Find sugar from Paraguay from Dean's Beans, and sugar from the Phillipines from Alter-Eco. Simply Organic offers baking mixes -- carrot cake, brownie mix, spice cookies -- that incorporate Fair Trade sugar or cocoa.
5. Soap  Okay, so this one's not exactly a Fair Trade item for your dining room table, but you'll need it for cleaning house before the guests arrive, and after they leave. Dr. Bronner's soaps are made with all Fair Trade oils.
Find more fairly traded products in the Fair Trade category at Green Pages online, and have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Thanks for all you do,
Alisa Gravitz,
Executive Director,
Green America
P.S. Your donation helps us fund all of our green-economy work -- our green-business program, our Fair Trade program, our "Break Up With Your Mega-Bank" campaign, and more. Thanks for your support.
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Victory in Ohio
| Nov. 9, 2011
Working families scored a huge victory in Ohio last night when they overwhelmingly--61 percent to 39 percent--voted "No" on Issue 2. The measure's defeat repeals Gov. John Kasich's S.B. 5 that eliminated the collective bargaining rights of some 350,000 public employees, including teachers, nurses and firefighters.
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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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| Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, 11/20 |
The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra will present its Fall Concert "Things in Threes" on Sunday, November 20, at 3:00 p.m. at the Conference Baptist Church, 27154 N. Turkey Creek Road at Hwy 73. Featured works are Borodin's In the Steppes of Central Asia, Gorecki's Three Olden Style Pieces and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3, "Scottish". Tickets are $15 Adults, $12 Seniors and $7 Students. An 8-ticket pack of adult tickets good for any ECO concert or recital is $85. 50% group discounts are available in advance for groups of 8 or more. 303-670-6558, 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
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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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| 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
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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
Phone: 303-573-1717
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