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January 19, 2012
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Mopping up after having been "showered upon"
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By Pete Vriesenga
"Bruce and his wife, Martha, have made a tremendous difference in the many organizations in which they are closely involved, including the symphony orchestras in the three cities in which they maintain homes: Chicago, Denver, and Miami. Their generosity has been showered upon the Colorado Symphony Orchestra here in Denver, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra for their Miami Residency, the New World Symphony and, of course, the League of American Orchestras."
The above quote comes from a page of the League of American Orchestras website, highlighting a 2008 LAO dinner honoring former CSO board members Bruce and Martha Clinton. Interestingly, the referenced page is no longer available because it is quickly masked by a pop-up ad.
This draws a stark contrast to the Clinton's deliberate attempts to shut the CSO down only months ago, and subsequent and continued efforts to undermine the organization for months after they walked away from their responsibilities. The Clinton's also reneged on their season pledges over their differences with "union work rules," leaving a sudden and deliberate financial crisis for musicians and community leaders to mop up.
As vice president of the LAO, Bruce Clinton has taken his agenda across the nation. A report on their June, 2011 LAO Conference blames "collective bargaining agreements" for much of the industry problems that orchestras face today. As if this were nothing more than a game of Monopoly or Who Sank my Battleship, the report goes on to script the turmoil that CSO musicians were expected to endure in the immediate months ahead:
"Next few months some major and medium US orchestras will face the challenges of robust innovation. It will be a really interesting experience, which orchestras will succeed best in this competition."
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Ringing Finally Ended, but There's No Button to Stop Shame
| By DANIEL J. WAKINPublished: January 12, 2012
The unmistakably jarring sound of an iPhone marimba ring interrupted the soft and spiritual final measures of Mahler's Symphony No. 9 at the New York Philharmonic on Tuesday night. The conductor, Alan Gilbert, did something almost unheard-of in a concert hall: He stopped the performance. But the ringing kept on going, prompting increasingly angry shouts in the audience directed at the malefactor.
After words from Mr. Gilbert, and what seemed like weeks, the cellphone owner finally silenced his device. After the audience cheered, the concert resumed. Internet vitriol ensued.
Read On
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Rights in the Workplace
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NY Times
Published: January 14, 2012
As a condition of getting and keeping their jobs, millions of employees in the United States have signed agreements to take any disputes with their employers to arbitration rather than court. Typically, the agreements also prohibit the arbitrator from consolidating similar claims. Why employers like the agreements should be obvious: they pre-empt court challenges on workplace disputes and make it harder for employees to join forces to demand better treatment. As for why employees sign, they have no choice: their jobs require it. The good news is that this is not the end of the story.
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In This Issue
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| Mopping up after having been "showered upon" | | Ringing Finally Ended... | | Rights in the Workplace | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Centerpiece Jazz, 1/19 | | Mercury Ensemble, 1/21 | | Sammy King, 1/22 | | Lisa Downing, 2/23 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 1/28 | | Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 1/28-29 | | Whats Cookin' Jazz band, 1/29 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 2/11 | | Opera Colorado's Marriage of Figaro | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Central City Opera Auditions | | CSO Substitute Horn Auditions | | Longmont Youth Symphony seeks Administrator. | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Musical Instruments Needed | | Vincent Di Martino Masterclasses during week of 1/23 | | The Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy | | Calling for AFM Member Recordings | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Stand Up for Cooper Tire Workers!. | | True Equality Challenges Us All | | Like firing people? | | 1 Million Want Wis. Gov. Walker Recalled | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Denver Concert Band, 2/11 | | 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 | | Denver Young Artists Orchestra, 1/29-30 | | Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras Winter Concert, 2/5 | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
| Quick Links | DMA E-Bulletin Archive
Archive of past E-Bulletins back to April, 2010
AFM Indie Musician
Check out the Indie Musician branch of the American Federation of Musicians! ASCAP
Represents more than 360,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers. BMI
Collects and distributes license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers. Friends of AFM
You don't have to be a union member or professional musician to help fight for musicians. If you care about music and musicians, you can join Friends of AFM Future of Music Coalition
Guided by a firm conviction that public policy has real impact on the lives of both musicians and fans, FMC advocates for a balanced approach to music in the digital age. |
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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 Letters from Mozart Fri, Jan 20, 7:30 PM - tickets
Resident Conductor Scott O'Neil leads us through Mozart's incredible life while reading sparkling translations of letters he wrote to family and friends accompanied by his most famous compositions. What was Mozart really like? Here is the composer at his most intimate and unguarded, expressing feelings about life, love, music and the world around him. This journey of discovery is a must for anyone who has ever loved a work by Mozart, from the deceptively simple "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" to his towering, magnificent Requiem.
Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
 Riders in the Sky Sat, Jan 21, 7:30 PM - tickets
For thirty years, Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the sons of the pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the Western genre. They have become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out wit. Join these modern-day cowboys with the Colorado Symphony during the 2012 National Western Stock Show.
 Mozart's Magnificent Voyage Sun, Jan 22, 2:30 PM - tickets
This popular newcomer in the Classical Kids series features Mozart's young son, Karl, who longs to be taken from his boarding school to spend more time with his famous father. An old travelling trunk serves as a magic chest that reveals an incredible journey back in time to Mozart's childhood and into the fantastic world of Mozart's great opera The Magic Flute. Along the way, Karl comes to understand Mozart's extraordinary life as a travelling prodigy, his pressures from family and fame, his passion for composing, and the common bonds they both share.
Scott O'Neil, Conductor
Classical Kids LIVE
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Centerpiece Jazz, 1/19
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Now that the holidays have come and gone, it's time to sit back and enjoy an evening of great music! Centerpiece Jazz will be at Cafe del Sol next Thursday, January 19, 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm, 608 Garrison Street in Lakewood. Reservations recommended - call 303 238-7999. (Joni Janak - vocals, Ed Stephens - guitar & vocals, Colin Gieg - Bass, Jack McCutchan on drums.)
Stop by and enjoy a relaxing evening of dining and listening to live music!
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Mercury Ensemble, 1/21
|  Mercury Ensemble in Concert
Saturday Jan. 21, 2012
Grace United Methodist Church
4905 E. Yale Ave. (1 block W. of I-25)
Admission: $12, $6 for students and seniors
PROGRAM
Conducted by Daniel Leavitt
Double Cello Concerto in G Minor by Antonio Vivaldi
soloists: Jennifer Fouse and Wayne Templeman
Serenade for Strings Op. 12 by Victor Herbert
Divertimento in D by Michael Haydn
Chrysanthemums by G. Puccini
Mercury Ensemble | 1021 S Columbine St. | Englewood, CO 80209
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Sammy King, 1/22
| If anybody can make it, I'll be at the Brown Palace Hotel playing in the lobby on the following dates and times:
January 22nd Sun --- 2:00 to 4:30
More dates to be added as they are confirmed.
Thanks in advance, it's always good to have some company to help pass the time.
Hope you all have a HAPPY NEW YEAR,
Sammy
(303) 822-8802
www.strollingviolinist.com
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Lisa Downing, 2/23
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
Vision Quest Entertainment
and the
Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center Presents
Louis Colaiannia and
The Global Youth Music Project with Solo Pianist, Lisa Downing
Thursday, February 23, 2012 @ 7:00 pm
PACE Event Center
20000 Pikes Peak Ave. * Parker, CO * 80138
Info & Tickets
Also
CLICK HERE for information about Lisa's February 25th performance with Liz Story and Louis Colaiannia in Sedona, AZ
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Englewood Arts Presents, 1/28
| Englewood Arts Presents: The Aldea Piano Trio
ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS rings in the new year with a performance by The Aldea Piano Trio (formerly the Hoffman Trio). Colorado Symphony violinist Anne-Marie Hoffman leads the group, which also includes cellist Jeffrey Watson and pianist Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng.
 The Aldea Trio formed in 2010 with its first performance in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Anne-Marie Hoffman and Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng met while earning Doctoral Degrees at The State University of New York at Stony Brook on Long Island. While at Stony Brook they collaborated as a violin and piano duo. Stephanie and Anne-Marie are delighted to be playing chamber music together again, this time as a piano trio with Anne-Marie's husband, Jeff Watson.
Jeff and Anne-Marie live outside of Denver. Jeff is principal cellist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Anne-Marie is a violinist in the Colorado Symphony. Stephanie lives in New Jersey and is on the faculties of The Manhattan School of Music and City College of New York.
Two works will be performed:
Beethoven Piano Trio Op. 1, No. 3 in C minor
Schumann Piano Trio Op. 63 in D minor
Website: http://www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Phone: 303.806.8196
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012
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
* Handicap accessible
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 1/28-29
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El Pomar Foundation Masterworks: Beethoven & Bernstein
The early works of three musical rebels show off the beginnings of their careers. Berlioz opens, followed by Bernstein's First Symphony, Jeremiah, and Beethoven's humorous Second Symphony.
BERLIOZ La captive, orientale
BERNSTEIN Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2
Thomas Wilson, conductor
Faith Sherman, mezzo-soprano
Jan. 28, 8:00 pm
Jan. 29, 2:30 pm
Excerpts and more
Tickets from $19 ($12 children)
Call: 719-520-SHOW
Online: csphilharmonic.org
Visit: Pikes Peak Center box office
Sponsored by Katherine H. Loo and Dr. and Mrs. Steven Myers
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Whats Cookin' Jazz band, 1/29
| The exciting Whats Cookin' Jazz band is back at JAZZ@Jacks on January 29th from 5:00 to 7:30PM.
 All ages!
The show is FREE!!!! Street meters are FREE on Sundays!!!
We of course, will be featuring great arrangemnts of Jazz, Fusion, and Brecker Bros. tunes performed by many of the Metro Areas Finest Jazz Musicians.
Hope to see you there---bring friends----forward this e-mail.
Jazz@Jacks is located at the Denver Pavillions on the 16th St. Mall(500 16th St.) by Maggianos on the 3rd Floor.
Thank You!!! Gene Smookler
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Englewood Arts Presents, 2/11
| DUO ESPRIT, with special guest Brook Schoenwald
 | Brook Schoenwald, Basil Vendryes
& Ann Marie Liss |
ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS continues its Chamber Music of the Masters series with a recital by Duo Esprit. Colorado Symphony principal violist Basil Vendryes and harpist Ann Marie Liss are the founding members of the Duo and will be joined by CSO principal flutist Brook Schoenwald on some of the program selections.
Founded out of mutual admiration of their talents as both instrumentalists and artists, Ms. Liss and Mr. Vendryes came together to explore the repertoire for this unusual combination. Duo Esprit has commissioned works by Lamont School of Music professor Christopher Malloy, distinguished New York composer David Tcimpidis, Italian composer Andrea Ferrante and others. This season includes premieres of new works for the ensemble by Conrad Kehn, Jeffrey Harrington and Ricardo Iznaola. It is Duo Esprit's hope to bring the unified voice of the harp and viola to audiences on a regular basis. The 2012 concert season includes performances on the concert series at the Lamont School of Music, Bethany Lutheran and Englewood Arts Presents, Casper College, the University of Wyoming, and other concerts in the greater Denver metro area.
The widely varied program will include works by Arnold Bax (w/flute), Andrea Ferrante, Ricardo Iznaola, David Tcimpidis, Frederic Chopin, George Gershwin, Frank Bridge, and Claude Debussy (w/flute).
Website: http://www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Phone: 303.806.8196
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
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
* Handicap accessible
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Opera Colorado's Marriage of Figaro, 2/11, 2/14, 2/17 & 2/19
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Learn more and get tickets online at OperaColorado.org/Figaro
or call 303.468.2030
The Marriage of Figaro is sponsored by Ellie Caulkins and The Oxford Hotel.
Opera Colorado's 2012 Season is sponsored by Boettcher Foundation.
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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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Central City Opera Auditions
| Central City Opera
Pelham G. Pearce, Jr., General/Artistic Director
John Baril, Music Director
ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR:
Principal Horn (tenure-track)
Principal Cello (tenure-track)
Second Flute (one-year)
Piccolo (3 extra positions)
The 2012 Festival is June 21 - August 12.
CLICK HERE for additional information www.centralcityopera.org
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CSO Substitute Horn Auditions
| January 15, 2012
Dear Horn Substitute Pool applicant:
Thank you for your interest in the Colorado Symphony. Please CLICK HERE to access the repertoire for the Substitute Horn auditions. These auditions will be recordings only, and must be submitted in CD format. Any recordings received after February 15, 2012 will not be considered.
Due to changes in our current sub list, changes in the horn section of the Colorado Symphony, and increased repertory needs for extra musicians, this audition will be used to recreate and reorder our current substitute list. It is strongly recommended that all interested candidates submit a recording for this process, regardless of
previous status with the Colorado Symphony. Recordings will be reviewed blindly after February 15th, and you will be notified of results by March 1, 2012.
Please send all recorded submissions with a current resume to:
The Colorado Symphony
Attn: Larry Brezicka, Personnel Manager
Boettcher Concert Hall
1000 14th Street, Suite 15
Denver, CO 80202
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Longmont Youth Symphony seeks Administrator
| LYS seeks candidates for a part-time Administrator to help us sustain and grow our organization. The Administrator reports to the LYS Board of Directors and works closely with the board and volunteers. Please view and download the Administrator Job Description PDF file for a complete description.
To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to: info@longmontyouthsymphony.org
Applications submitted prior to January 20 will be considered for the first round of interviews.
More Info
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Musical Instruments Needed
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Littleton's Centennial Academy of the Arts needs musical instruments. If you have one to donate, please contact
The current needs are 8 flutes and/or clarinets; 5 saxophones (alto and tenor); 7 trumpets; and 7 baritones.
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Vincent Di Martino Masterclasses during week of 1/23
| Tuesday, January 24, 7:30 p.m.
Trumpet Recital featuring guest artist Vincent Di Martino and Lamont faculty Alan Hood.
Lamont Subscription Concert Series.
Hamilton Recital Hall. Reception to follow in the Spencer Room.
Tickets: Adults: $21; Seniors: $19; Students from any school (with ID) and all Pioneer Card holders: Free. Free parking.
Wednesday, January 25, 7:30 p.m. Lamont Wind Ensemble. Dr. Joseph Martin, conductor.
Featuring guest artist Vincent Di Martino, trumpet.
Lamont Ensemble Concert Series.
Gates Concert Hall.
Free admission. No tickets necessary. Free Parking.
Thursday, January 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Vincent Di Martino, trumpet master class.
Lamont Guest Artists Master Class and Workshop Series.
Room 130.
Free admission and open to the general public. No tickets necessary.
Friday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. Vincent Di Martino, brass performance class.
Lamont Guest Artists Master Class and Workshop Series.
Hamilton Recital Hall.
Free admission and open to the general public. No tickets necessary.
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The Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy
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 Outstanding Faculty, State of the Art Facilities, Workshops, Private Lessons, Master Classes, Chamber Music, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Choir, World Music, Theory, Recitals and Recreation Instrumentalists, Singers and Pianists, ages 14 through 18 Visit our website or contact:
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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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Stand Up for Cooper Tire Workers!
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Another classic tale of corporate greed is unfolding in Ohio, and we need your help to put a stop to it.
In 2008, when Cooper Tire & Rubber Company was losing money, workers at its Findlay, Ohio, plant gave up $31 million in pay and benefits to help the company stay afloat.
Thanks to the workers' sacrifices and productivity, Cooper has made more than $300 million in profits since 2009. Cooper paid its executives millions of dollars in bonuses and bought a new corporate jet. What did its employees get? Locked out on Thanksgiving weekend.
Despite soaring profits, Cooper pushed a new contract on its employees with higher healthcare premiums and undisclosed wage terms. Do you think CEOs would accept a contract if they didn't know if they were getting a raise or a pay cut? Not a chance.
Still, Cooper's employees were more than willing to keep working through negotiations to reach a fair deal after their contract expired last fall. But Cooper refused to budge - leaving 1,050 workers out in the cold since November 28.
The workers in Findlay, Ohio, are counting on you! Email Cooper Tire NOW!
Cooper can easily afford to set things straight and still turn a profit. Cooper CEO Roy Armes received $4.7 million in compensation in 2010.1 And the company has purchased a plant in Serbia for $17.3 million!2
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True Equality Challenges Us All
| Jan. 17, 2012
The AFL-CIO Martin Luther King Jr. Observance wrapped up this weekend, with hundreds in Detroit taking part in community service, workshops and worship. The events honored King's vision that collective action is the key to ensuring freedom--whether at the voting booth or at the workplace.
Read more
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Like firing people?
| Former corporate raider and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney recently said "I like being able to fire people"--and his record as a corporate raider backs that up.
He supports laws that attack workers' rights and make it easier to fire people.
Sign our petition. It says: "I like leaders who hire people."
Be sure to share this on your Facebook ( http://on.fb.me/w2OguO ) and Twitter ( http://bit.ly/z1okHK ) pages.
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1 Million Want Wis. Gov. Walker Recalled
| Jan. 18, 2012
Wisconsin working families yesterday submitted 1 million signatures supporting a recall election of Gov. Scott Walker (R), exceeding the total number of signatures required by 460,000. Walker last year pushed to abolish the rights of public employees to collectively bargain ( http://blog.aflcio.org/2011/11/21/recall-walker-rally-draws-30000/ ) for a middle-class life.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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| Denver Concert Band, 2/11 |
Announcing the Denver Concert Band's
Guest Artist Concert
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Featuring Dr. Joseph Martin, Trombone
Assoc. Prof. of Trombone at the DU Lamont School of Music
Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 - 7:30PM
The Lone tree Arts Center
Main Stage Theater
10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124
For tickets call 720-509-1000 or purchase at https://LoneTreeArtsCenter.org/
$10 or $5 for under 16, all seats reserved. Tickets are available at the door, but seating is limited.
Free parking.
Additional information available at WWW.DENVERCONCERTBAND.ORG
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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.
Starting 1/5 we will be rehearsing at North High School - same times. Feel free to drop by and check us out, 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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| Denver Young Artists Orchestra, 1/29-30 | | Beethoven & Smetana sunday, January 29, 2012 at 4:00pm
Conservatory Orchestra-North & String Ensemble-North
Javan Carson, Conductor
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village
Beethoven: Prometheus Overture
Smetana: The Bartered Bride - Three Dances
Adults $15
Students/Seniors $6
monday, January 30, 2012 at 7:00pm
Conservatory Orchestra-South & String Ensemble-South
Javan Carson, Conductor
Aspen Academy
5859 S University Blvd, Greenwood Village
Beethoven: Prometheus Overture
Smetana: The Bartered Bride - Three Dances
Adults $15
Students/Seniors $6
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| Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras Winter Concert, 2/5 | The second season of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras continues with a dynamic performance on Sunday February 5th, 2pm, at Macky Auditorium.
Under the musical leadership of Artistic Director Gary Lewis, the Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, GBYO features more than 150 of Colorado's finest young musicians performing the works of Mozart, Dvorak, Bizet, and more!
Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. Private music teachers and school music teachers are invited to attend this performance for free!
Join us at 2pm for the concert and be home in time for the big game!
More information about the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras can be found online at www.GreaterBoulderYO.org
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| FOR SALE OR RENT / EQUIPMENT WANTED |
Allen & Heath Mixer
$475.00
mixer for live sound & recording
ZED-24 has an incredibly advanced feature-set for a mixer at this level - it has 23 independent sources to the mix, 10
independent outputs, 4 aux sends, Configurable USB audio in/out makes it easy to capture stereo recordings, playback and
effects, a unique dual stereo input capability and some very
Contact: Anna Shea at anna@threesons.net
advanced monitoring facilities.
Classic 45 rpm records available at no charge.
Contact Eric Ross for further information at 303-771-2200.
Olds Recording model Trombone,
by F.E. Olds & Son, Los Angleles. Excellent condition, original case, especially prized for jazz playing! $900 or best offer. Contact Heather, hdavis7821@comcast.net
Adams Soloist series, 4.3 octave Marimba,
Padouk bars, with Voyager adjustable-height frame with wheels, $2,000 or best offer. A wonderful instrument in like-new condition, perfect for a serious student. Contact Heather,
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
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MEMBER BUSINESSES & SERVICES
| Put your performance on Youtube
I can record your performance and put it on Youtube. $50 to $100. Prices vary dependent on production values.
Examples of my work can be found at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtXWMAsYLYE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxw8NeH3jSk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSuCmQQGZ0
The equipment I have: $3,600 3CCD camera (Panasonic DVX-100), fishpole boom, $800 Libec TC-50 tripod, $700 Sennheiser ME66 microphone, and a Rycote Softie with mount and pistol grip. I also have an editing system which consists of Final Cut Pro 5.0, a G5 Macintosh with 1.5 G of Ram and 2 terabyte hard disk.
Contact me at: ChunPan9@yahoo.com or 303-274-5897
Need sound and lights for an event?Call Tim Greenhouse @ 303-903-5440. I have been doing sound and lights for " Jakarta" and playing keys. When the band is idle I'd be happy to do it for somebody else. Using EV, QSC, Shure, Allen and Heath, Bose, etc. Have wireless mics too. I'll work with you on the price depending on the event.
If you need music arranging, a copyist or any sort of composition. Please e-mail Scott Higgins for quotes and samples. stoneboy@ultrasys.net
Flute compositionsavailable by Alaunde Copley-Woods:
"Chickens in the Garden" available on: fallshousepress.com (look under "flute duets")
or presser.com (search for copley-woods)
"1074: Nine Miniatures for Solo Flute" available on: fluteworld.com (after clicking on "flute music" you can search for Copley-Woods or browse under flute solos)
ATA shipping box, perfect for transporting musical instruments or sound equipment. It has two separate compartments, well padded. Practically new condition. It measures 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet. I no longer need it and I am looking for a reasonable offer.
Contact Enrico at enricovr@hotmail.com
Got Photos? DMA member Robert "Rusty" McCall is a professional photographeroffering a wide variety of specialty portraits, live performance images, and headshots for musicians, models, and performance artists of all types. Color, black & white, and custom color processes are available in candid, studio, rehearsal, and performance venue settings, indoors and out.
Examples can be seen at www.myspace.com/denverbasstrombone
Keep in mind that the DMA offers a "one-time" promo voucher of up to $60, which can be applied toward a professional promotional photo.
Quiet Song for Band- Grade 1/2, by Debbie Davidson.
A great song for the first band concert of the year! It uses the first five notes typically used in band method books, and is inspired by "Bolero." A quiet tune begins with the flutes and then gradually all of the instruments are added for a big climax before it tapers back down to the flutes. Sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
$25 Creekside Publishing Company
Available mail order through www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton.
Finale to Beethoven Symphony No. 9- Grade 2+ for full orchestra and SAB chorus, Debbie Davidson.
Arranged to make this amazing classic accessible for middle school students. Key signatures and changes are simplified. Vocal parts are all doubled, and the Baritone part is optional. An advanced part is included for extra support - when this piece was premiered at Cherry Creek Academy, a teacher played this advanced part on the cello and an advanced piano student played it on piano. Most of the second parts (i.e. second clarinet, second flute, second violin) can be handled by students in their second year of instruction. The Cherry Creek Academy performance involved singers, grades 5 - 8, band members, grades 6 - 8, and orchestra members, grades 6-8.
$65 Creekside Publishing Company
Availabe mail order through www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton.
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Contact Info - DMA Officers
| Your DMA executive board invites you to contact them directly with any concerns, suggestions, etc. that you may have.
President: Pete Vriesenga 303-526-7239 - Pvriesenga@aol.com
Secretary-Treasurer: Adolph Mares 303-423-4748 - ARMares@aol.com
Vice President: Thomas Blomster 303-322-1764 - blomster@dmamusic.org
Executive Board:
Ron Bland 303-935-5099 - RBOBasso@aol.com
Lloyd Bowen 303-424-4508 - sbowen22@aol.com
Gloria Holliday 303-321-0902 - gloriaholliday@comcast.net
Hank Troy 303-703-3550 - hanktroydma@aol.com
Michael Weaver 303-875-4013 - cfsatb@yahoo.com
Denver Musicians Association
Local 20-623 AFM/AFL-CIO
1165 Delaware St.
Denver, CO 80204-3607
Phone: 303-573-1717
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