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February 28, 2012
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In Memory - Sam Bivens
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 Sam Bivens, jazz artist, composer and performer passed away on Friday, February 17.
Born December 3, 1930 in Atlanta, GA. Sam was constantly banging and blowing on whatever was in reach. It was only a matter of time before he discovered the trumpet at age 12. Two years after first picking up the trumpet, Sam demonstrated the spirit, skill and discipline of an experienced musician by winning a chair in the Wilford Gibbs Orchestra. By the 1940's Sam's career was in full swing. He joined the AFM in Knoxville, TN in 1945 and went on a national tour with the Leo Hines Orchestra. In addition to the Gibbs and Hines Orchestras, he showcased his talent in the Christine Chapman Orchestra (toured nationally), the Scotty Jones Combo, the Jake Gunn Combo and the Jerome Richardson Combo. After three years on the road, Sam returned to his hometown in Knoxville and completed his High School education in 1951. The 50's brought on 6 new jazz combos, 3 orchestras, the United States Army, a wife and college. During this time Sam became established as an arranger. From 1951 to '53 he wrote for the Ivory Joe Hunter Combo and the Alex Stevens Orchestra. Sam was drafted into the US Army in 1953, where he wrote and performed for two years with the Army Band. In 1955 he played a stint with the renowned Duke Ellington Orchestra, and also had the honor of writing arrangements for other popular orchestras. He wrote for the Choker Campbell Orchestra and closed the decade in 1958 as an arranger for the nationally touring Jackie Wilson Show. A Theory/Counterpoint major and a Music Education minor kept Sam occupied for four years, as did his wife and five children. Despite the circumstances, he put a great deal of energy into his formal education. During his senior year, he assisted his professor with writing and arranging. In 1962 he graduated from Knoxville College, seventh in his class. From there Sam pursued a teaching career that lasted 10 years. In 1977, Sam moved to New York City and began performing again. He soon connected with Sonny Stitt's Quintet, "Four Jacks and a King," and wrote arrangements for the New York Jazz Mobile, the Jazz Giants and the Charlie Percip Orchestra. Twenty-six years after his Ellington encounter, in 1981, he was honored to play with another master's orchestra - the late, great Count Basie! Eager to apply his years of musical knowledge and experiences, Sam returned to his hometown, St. Paul, MN. in 1981 where he formed his first big band, which was named the "Sam Bivens New Experience Orchestra." In 1987, Sam came to Denver, where he formed his second orchestra, which is now known as "The Denver Jazz Orchestra" with Sam as the featured soloist, bandleader, writer, arranger and conductor. In April of 2006, during National Jazz Appreciation Month, Sam was awarded high honors from the City of Denver for his longstanding community service. The award was presented prior to DJO's performance at the Five Points Jazz Festival. Sam is survived by a wife, Thelma Bivens; 5 children: Sam Bivens Jr., Celia Ealey, Howard Bivens, Kevin Bivens, Angela Bivens; 15 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and host of nephews and nieces. A memorial service/viewing will be held from 11 AM to noon on Friday, March 2nd at Ballard Family Mortuary, 6700 Smith Road in Denver. The funeral service will commence at noon and conclude at 2 PM. |
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Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra reaches out in ways that befit its unique hometown
|  February 24, 2012 By Sabine Kortals Special to The Denver Post
It's generally understood that American orchestras are challenged as never before.
Whether you blame a prolonged economic recession, an outdated business model, rising costs, more diversified audience tastes or all of the above, orchestras around the country are facing budget shortfalls and declining attendance.
While the Colorado Symphony Orchestra looks to a fresh, consumer-focused approach to secure its financial future and better connect with audiences, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra has been quietly experimenting and innovating outside the spotlight.
"We're not just trying to attract patrons, we're trying to build a real connection between the orchestra and the community," said Michael Butterman, the Phil's music director since 2005. "Concerts are a gateway opportunity for people to connect to us."
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Louisville Orchestra musicians ask council to back panel to settle dispute
| Dan Klepal
The Courier-Journal February 23, 2012 The continuing dispute between Louisville Orchestra musicians and its management reached the Louisville Metro Council Thursday when the musicians asked for the city legislators' support on a recommendation to form a "blue-ribbon commission" to help settle the year-long dispute. At issue is whether recommendations in a report by Henry Fogel, former president and CEO of the League of American Orchestras, should be followed and the commission formed to identify long-term solutions to the impasse; or whether the two sides enter into binding arbitration, as management wants.
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Music Meets Chávez Politics, and Critics Frown
| By DANIEL J. WAKIN Published: February 17, 2012
NY Times
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CARACAS, Venezuela - In a country sharply divided by its blustery populist president, Hugo Chávez, Venezuelans can agree on one thing: El Sistema, its training system for young musicians, is a cherished vehicle for social uplift and a source of national pride.
But in recent years cracks have been appearing in that musical consensus. The way Mr. Chávez has embraced El Sistema has angered some of its supporters and has been seized on by Chávez opponents, provoking rare criticism of two of Venezuela's most celebrated and popular figures: the movement's revered founder, José Antonio Abreu, and its most famous product, the conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
"A lot of us are upset that Chávez has taken Sistema as his own child, and it's not," said Gabriela Montero, a Venezuelan pianist with an international career who has written a piece, "Ex Patria," denouncing the Chávez government and the fraying of civil society here. "It's almost like he's stolen something that we lived with for the past 40 years and dirtied it with his presence."
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - Sam Bivens | | Boulder Phil reaches out in ways that befit its unique hometown | | Louisville Orchestra musicians ask council to back panel to settle dispute | | Music Meets Chávez Politics | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Under the Radar (UTR), March | | Colorado Chamber Players, 3/5, 6 & 11 | | René Heredia and his Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre | | Englewood Arts Presents, 3/24 | | Scintillating Harps, 3/18 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Colorado Symphony Auditions | | DYAO Announces Job Opening | | CMF - Opening for Personnel Mgr | | Bass player needed | | Central City Opera Auditions | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Celebrating the life and music of Mort Mann, 5/16 | | Schools may be Eligible to Apply for $11, 000 Grant | | Big Band Boogie Bash | | CREATE DENVER EXPO | | AFM's new booking service | | The Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Reclaiming Wisconsin | | LCA - Dead or Alive in 60 days! | | Tentative Deal in Cooper Tire Lockout | | Locked-Out Workers Journey for Justice | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Lakewood Symphony, 3/1 | | Colorado Choir, 3/2 & 3/3 | | 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 | | String Competition, 3/14 | | 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 |
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 Trey Anastasio Tue, Feb 28, 7:30 PM
In 2009, Trey Anastasio, of Phish fame, made his debut with the New York Philharmonic and Baltimore Symphony in programs that featured his concerto for electric guitar and orchestra, Time Turns Elastic, as well as original compositions. In his first-ever Symphony tour, Trey makes a stop in Denver to perform with the Colorado Symphony.
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT
Scott Dunn, conductor
 Beethoven Mass in C
HUMPERDINCK / Prelude to Hänsel and Gretel
BARTÓK / Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin
BEETHOVEN / Mass in C
Humperdinck's fairy tale overture and Bartók's scandalous, sensual ballet are definitely from this world. Beethoven's reverent Mass takes us on a spiritual journey that only the great master could envision.
Christoph König, conductor
Colorado Symphony Chorus
Duain Wolfe, director
Monica Wicher, soprano
Anita Krause, mezzo-soprano
Lawrence Wilford, tenor
Alexander Dobson, baritone
Program Notes
 Guster
The quintessentially American alternative rock band is known for its live performances, humor and activism. Their sixth studio album "Easy Wonderful" was released in 2010 and shows off their instrumentals and vocal harmonies. Guster joins the Colorado Symphony to show Denver audiences what their hometown Bostonian fans and those nationwide have known for years.
Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
 Renee Fleming
One of the most beloved and celebrated musical ambassadors of our time, soprano Renée Fleming captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry and compelling stage presence. Known as 'the people's diva' and named the number one female singer in 2010, she continues to grace the world's greatest opera stages and concert halls, now extending her reach to include other musical forms and media. Over the past few seasons, Ms. Fleming has hosted a wide variety of television and radio broadcasts, including the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series in movie theaters and Live From Lincoln Center on PBS.
Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor |
Under the Radar (UTR), March
|  More upcoming UTR shows...
Friday, March 16th / Ameristar Casino (Blackhawk) / 8 p - 12 a
SaturdayMarch 17th / Ameristar Casino (Blackhawk) / 8 p - 12 aSt Patrick's Day!!!
Saturday, March 17th
Ameristar Casino
8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Get a Room!!!
Drink Green Beer!!!
Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with UTR!!!
Pat Emerine
Under the Radar
o: 303.670.5022
c: 303.589.3547
e: pat@UTRband.com
w: www.UTRband.com
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Colorado Chamber Players, 3/5, 6 & 11
|  Monday & Tuesday March 5th and 6th
Mr. Mendelssohn's Menagerie
Music of Felix Mendelssohn - all about insects!
Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 West 104th Avenue Westminster, CO 80020 720-974-1862
http://www.coloradochamberplayers.org/events/mr_mendelssohn_pav
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The Legend of Pecos Bill continues!
Brighton Armory Sunday, March 11, 2012, 2:00 pm
The Armory at Brighton Cultural Center
300 Strong Street, Brighton, CO, 80601
$7 General admission, $4 Children
Call 303-655-2026 for more information.
Funded in part by Adams County SCFD Tier III
www.coloradochamberplayers.org
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René Heredia and his Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre Presents, 3/9 & 3/10
| "GYPSY FLAMENCO PASSION"
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Event: A concert produced and choreographed by internationally known flamenco dance instructor and guitarist, René Heredia. The enchantment of Spain, the excitement of genuine Gypsy Flamenco dance, music and multiple changes from a wardrobe of lavish costumes' all come together in one exquisite performance!
René Heredia is a leading figure in the development of Flamenco Guitar and Dance in the United States. He has contributed as a performer, teacher, choreographer, educator, mentor, composer and recording artist. His performances, master classes and workshops for the last forty years have won René the Governor's and Mayor's Awards for excellence in the Arts, the Award as "Living Legend of Dance in Colorado" from the Carson Brierly Dance Library, and was nominated two times for the Life Time Achievement Award from the Colorado Dance Alliance. He has won the Grand Prix de Disc from France and has done command performances for President Gerald Ford, President Jimmy Carter,Princess Noor of Jordan, Princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer of Monaco and Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia. His performances and television shows with such noted artists as Art Linkletter, Steve Allen,Ed Sullivan, Ann Southern, Peter Nero, Hal Linden, Eddie Fisher, George Gobel and Bill Cosby have brought René to the forefront as one of the leading Flamenco Artists in the U.S.A. today!
Venue: DL Parsons Theatre (At the Northglenn Recreation Center)
11801 Community Center Dr.
Northglenn, CO 80233
Phone # 303-450-8800
Date: March 9th & March 10th
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM Both evenings
Seating: General Admission
Admission: In advance tickets; $20.00 www. brownpaperbag.com or call 800-838-3006
At the door $25.00 march 9th & 10th from 5:00 until show time
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Englewood Arts Presents, 3/24
| SILVER AINOMÄE, CELLO and HSING-AY HSU, PIANO
ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS continues its Chamber Music of the Masters series with the annual Olga Wolosyn Memorial Concert. Olga Wolosyn was the former mayor of Englewood and a great supporter of the Englewood Arts Presents series prior to her untimely death in 2007.
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This year's Memorial Concert will feature Colorado Symphony principal cellist Silver Ainomäe and Steinway Artist Hsing-ay Hsu in recital. Also partners in the Hwang-Ainomäe-Hsu Trio, these two friends bring their multi-cultural perspectives to present a program of Classical and Romantic Era masterworks including Arvo Pärt: Fratres, Beethoven: Sonata for Piano and Cello in C major, Piazzolla: Liber tango, and Grieg: Sonata for Piano and Cello in A minor.
Silver Ainomae joined the Colorado Symphony Orchestra as principal cellist in 2009. He has performed in nearly 30 different countries, and is a Prize-winner of several International Cello Competitions. Prior to joining the Colorado Symphony he performed with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Tapiola Sinfonietta, and the Philharmonia Orchestra in London. Born in Tallinn, Estonia, Silver began to play cello at the age of 6. He moved to Finland at age 8 and continued his studies at the Turku Conservatory. In 1994 Silver was accepted to the prestigious Sibelius-Academy Department for Young Performers where he subsequently earned a Master of Music degree. He then continued his studies in London at the Guildhall School of Music and the Razumovsky Academy.
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Since her stage debut at age 4, Steinway Artist Hsing-ay Hsu ("Sing-I Shoo") has been performing at such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and internationally in Asia and Europe. Her thoughtful and passionate interpretations have won her international recognition. She has been featured on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion, NPR'sPerformance Today, Chinese National Television, and Danish Public Radio. She is the Artistic Director of Pendulum New Music at CU-Boulder and a piano faculty at Metro State College of Denver. Ms. Hsu maintains a small private studio and resides in Colorado with her husband, composer Daniel Kellogg, and her daughter.
Website: http://www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Phone: 303.806.8196
Date: Saturday, March 24, 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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Scintillating Harps, 3/18
| SCINTILLATING HARPS, a benefit concert played by 'River of Strings' harp duo, featuring Carolyn Kuban and Kristi Bartleson Stahli. will take place on Sunday, March 18 at 4:00 PM. The benefit recipients will be the Boulder-based Southern Sudan Health Project (SSHP) and one of the 'Lost Girls' of Sudan, now living in Boulder and applying for US citizenship.
The two members of this dynamic harp duo have performed with professional symphonies throughout the United States, have recorded a variety of music from avante garde to folk music, and have joined forces as a duo for over a decade.
The concert is part of the 'Sundays at Four Imagine Series' at the Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1241 Ceres Dr., Lafayette 80026. For more info. or for tickets call Carolyn at 303-499-0229 or see flyer at her website: www.wholeharpist.com
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STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
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The Bob Montgomery - Al Herman Quartet, Wednesdays
from 8 to 11 at the Wazee Supper Club (15th & Wazee in LoDo) featuring Bill Kopper - guitar, Ken Walker - bass, Al Hermann - trombone and Bob Montgomery - trumpet.
www.wazeesupperclub.com
Scott Martin, Sundays
pianist Scott Martin and the band Sundays at Vic's
Vic's Espresso, 2680 Broadway, Boulder
Boulder's longest (7yrs.) ongoing live jazz gig
Sundays from noon to 2 pm
www.SundaysAtVics.com
David Brussel, Selected Thursdays
Performing on selected Thursdays at the Mercury Cafe, 7 p.m.
2199 California St.
Denver CO 80205
303-294-9258
James Hyatt, Tuesdays
Pete and I are performing at Trailside every Tuesday for awhile. We start at 7:30 so it won't be a late night. Stop in and say hello.
10360 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO - 303-457-0660
Jeffrey Straach, Mondays
Every Monday, 6-9 PM at the Bliss Café
7501 Grandview, Arvada
Convergence, First Friday of every month
7 & 9pm Convergence Denver's All-Star band, now performing every 1st Friday! Featuring Paul Romaine, John Gunther, Eric Gunnison, Marc Simon, Mark Patterson, and Greg Gisbert! $10
Dazzle Restaurant, 930 Lincoln St.
Queen City Jazz Band, 3rd and 5th Sundays
QCJB plays regularly on 3rd Sundays, and on the 5th Sunday when there is one, approx 4x/year.
6pm, Bull & Bush Pub, 4700 Cherry Creek South Dr, Glendale, 303.759.0333
Complete QCJB Schedule at Queen City Jazz Band
Purnell Steen and LeJazz Machine
Join us every third Wednesday through July at Crossroads at Five Points!
call 303-832-0929 for reservations
Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra - First Sunday of every month, 8:00pm -11:00pm
Mercury Cafe, 22nd & California Street, Denver
Info: 303-369-6890 Hot Tomatoes Website
Jennifer Lane - Rock & Soul duo - Thurs thru Sat
Elway's Steakhouse
1st and University in Cherry Creek
Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's, 7pm - 11pm
Call for info and reservations @ 303-399-5353 www.jenniferlaneonline.com
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra Presents
Every month, MJO features two different high school jazz ensembles in concert at Dazzle! Playing the second and third Monday of each month (with some exceptions), the school plays one set followed by a set from MJO. The big finale includes both bands on stage featuring soloists from both groups. One of MJO's missions is to support jazz in the schools and this program, in our 6th year, continues to be wildly successful. Reservation ALWAYS recommended at Dazzle (303-839-5100). Great food, great atmosphere and always a great night of big band music! Check our website (MetropolitanJazzOrchestra.org) for our calendar and to confirm each month's schedule.
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AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
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Colorado Symphony Auditions
| The Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Announces auditions for:
Contrabassoon/Utility Bassoon (tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday, May 7th, 2012
Employment to start September, 2012
Section Violin (one tenure track position - potentially three positions)
Violinists in the Colorado Symphony rotate between sections
Audition is scheduled for Monday, May 14th, 2012
Employment to start September, 2012
Principal Bass (tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, June 4th and 5th, 2012
Employment to start September, 2012
Highly qualified applicants mail or FAX a one-page resume to:
Larry Brezicka, Personnel Manager
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
Boettcher Concert Hall - 1000 14th Street, #15
Denver, CO 80202
FAX 303-293-2649
Applications must be received by April 11th, 2012
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Denver Young Artists Orchestra Announces Job Opening
| February 21, 2012
DYAO is excited to announce the opening of a full-time Director of Development & Events.
Director of Development & Events - Full Time
The mission of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra Association (DYAO) is to provide the finest possible youth orchestra programs, inspiring and educating young musicians through the performance of great works of music and offering valuable cultural opportunities to the community. The Director of Development is responsible to direct the coordination and realization of the Development programs on behalf of DYAO's goals and objectives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementation of fundraising goals and objectives as set forth by the DYAO Board of Directors; short term and long term fund development; and working in partnership with the Executive Director to develop strategic partnerships and leveraging opportunities that can enhance the organization's abilities to raise funds.
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Position Announcement - Colorado Music Festival
| Colorado Music Festival & Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts
Orchestra Personnel Manager PT/Seasonal The Colorado Music Festival & Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts (CMF & RMCMA) presents a sixweek summer music festival at Chautauqua in Boulder, and operates a year round community music school in Lafayette providing music instruction on all instruments and voice to more than 500 students of all ages and abilities each week.
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Bass player needed for professional working dance band
|  DEJA BLU- A VARIETY DANCE BAND
5 Singers~ 5 Decades of the very best dance music
www.dejabluband.com
Deja Blu is an established regional variety dance band. We have been together for over 10 years. We are a 5 piece band with a female lead singer. All 5 of us sing lead and backup vocals.
We work with a full time sound man. We have a business manager who handles all of the business side of booking, contracts, marketing, promotion and the web site.
We play about 30-40 shows per year. The money is very good - most of our shows are weddings, private and corporate with summer festivals thrown in.
We all have flexible day jobs that allow us to take mid-week gigs in the summer and a few out of state weddings that require long weekends.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced player who can cover a large variety of music and cover it well. Prior experience with a variety dance band is a plus.
We would like for you to be able to sing lead on a few songs and cover some vocal harmonies.
You must have pro gear, formal attire, reliable transportation for mountain travel and a great attitude
We are asking for a 100% commitment to the band so, please - No guns for hire or guys who play in multiple bands. It just would not work for us.
Please contact our manager at band@indra.com
Or call 303-517-9852
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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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Celebrating the life and music of Mort Mann, 5/16
|  Friends and family of the late Mort Mann Wednesday, May 16. We are looking for looking for recordings of Mort's music and performances over the years. If you have any such recordings to share, please contact Heidi Schnicker at: h.schnicker@comcast.net
Mort Mann Obituary |
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Schools may be Eligible to Apply for $11, 000 Grant - Science, Arts, & More
|  ENGAGE STUDENTS & REVIVE YOUR TEACHING!
GREAT PROGRAMS TO HELP
in Arapahoe, Broomfield, & Douglas counties**
APPLY TODAY FOR THE ALLIANCE PROJECT GRANT
Educational connections worth $11,000 of programs and services.
Teachers, would you like:
* scientists, artists, actors, singers, historians, dancers, and others to
*help support your curriculum units with active workshops & field trips?
* earning credits toward CDE re-licensure in a fun way?
* free assemblies and library materials for your school?
* assistance paying for field trips, buses and subs?
Applications due April 19, 2012 by 8:00 p.m. via email
More information and applications at http://www.sccollaborative.org
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Big Band Boogie Bash - Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts Event, 2/25
| DATE: Saturday, February 25
TIME: 1:30-8pm
LOCATION: Mercury Cafe
2199 California St in Denver
MORE:
Line-Up
1:30 Metropolitan State College
2:30 Cherry Creek HS
3:15 CU Boulder Jazz Ensemble I
4:15 DU Lamont Jazz Orchestra
5:15 Monarch HS
6:00 UNC Jazz Lab I
7:00 CSU Jazz Ensemble I
$15 general admission, $10 for students & seniors
tickets available at the door
Proceeds benefit CCJA youth
music programs
More information at www.jazzarts.org
This is the ONLY time you can hear all of the amazing local college groups and two of the best high school bands around, all in one place on one day! It's a great hang for a great cause too.
Over 100 musicians come together to celebrate Big Band music of all styles in order to raise funds for CCJA's jazz education programs for teens. It's also a great Denver tradition!
Please do all of us a solid and forward this to your friends...thanks:)
Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
4505 W 36th Ave
Denver, Colorado 80212
720-201-6885
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Workshop for Recreational Instrumental Musicians
| A workshop targeting adults whose avocation is instrumental music is being offered through the Colorado Music Festival and Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts. Hands-on injury prevention training will be coupled with new brain-based strategies in music learning. Teachers of adult musicians are welcome to attend at a reduced rate.
The instructors, Carolyn Kuban, neurologic music therapist, harpist, and music medicine practitioner, and Kim Nelson, Pilates and dance kinesiology practitioner, together bring over twenty years of knowledge and experience in their fields. Carolyn has given this workshop to harpists for the past 8 years and is now opening it up to all instrumental musicians.
The goal in this workshop is to help musicians approach playing their instruments with new understanding, whether in the areas of memorizing and sightreading, mental focus and attention, alleviating posture, tendonitis, or carpel tunnel issues, increasing endurance and relaxation, or aging issues and playing--and much more.
The workshop will be held at RMCMA, 200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette, on Sat. March 24 from 1:00-5:30 PM. Participants need to bring yoga mats or blankets for movement participation. For a registration form, contact Carolyn Kuban, at 303-499-0229, kubanks@qwest.net, or go online
at www.wholeharpist.com
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Add your act to the AFM's new booking service
|  With the approaching public launch of AFM Entertainment, now is the time to add your musical act to the AFM's new booking service.
We will be booking gigs for all genres, from classical to jazz to hip-hop to rock. And every job will pay at least the appropriate local scale wages and benefits.
To participate, you'll need a solid, engaging electronic press kit. That means a well-written bio, at least one professional-grade photograph, and either great-sounding audio or a decent video.
As AFM President Ray Hair wrote, "When we work together and book that job, we will have partly answered that age-old question, 'What does the union do for me?'"
Sign up today!
http://afmentertainment.org
Send any questions to feedback@afmentertainment.org.
Thank you,
American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
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The Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy
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 Important Application Deadlines: February 15 - Priority Scholarship Application Deadline March 15 - Regular Application Deadline 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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Reclaiming Wisconsin
| Feb. 27, 2012
In cities and towns across Wisconsin, working people, jobless workers, students and community activists are speaking out about the local impacts of Gov. Scott Walker's (R) disastrous agenda. "If I had known about his extreme agenda, I would have never voted for him in the first place," said Jeff Huenink, at a Reclaim Wisconsin event that is mobilizing voters for the upcoming Walker recall election.
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Labor's Community Agency - Dead or Alive in 60 days!
| Yes, folks, we need your help NOW! Mile High United Way is no longer going to fund LCA! This is not just a request for donations, this is a plea for life - the life of Labor's Community Agency!
LCA needs 4,000 plus union brothers and sisters or their friends to sign up for monthly donations or it will be closed down by United Way's unwillingness to continue using union members' contributions to fund it. We have 60 days to show our strength and solidarity. If anyone can do this, labor can!
Please click on this link: http://bit.ly/zPgOuw. It takes less than 5 minutes and costs less than most people spend on coffee each week. Pass the Hat!
If labor does not help labor...who will?
Thank YOU for helping.
Maria D. Palacios
Executive Director
Labor's Community Agency
P.S. Please pass this email onto your union brothers, sisters, family, and friends. The clock is ticking....
Click below to donate on-line to Labor's Community Agency. http://tinyurl.com/qvy8v
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Tentative Deal in Cooper Tire Lockout
| Feb. 24, 2012
A tentative agreement has been reached between the United Steelworkers (USW) and Cooper Tire, where workers have been locked out since November. Several Cooper Tire workers are part of this week's 1,000-mile Journey for Justice to highlight the corporate greed that marks the growing number of lockouts. A ratification vote is set for Monday.
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Locked-Out Workers Journey for Justice
| Feb. 22, 2012
Locked-out workers from American Crystal Sugar and Cooper Tire start a 1,000-mile Journey for Justice today from Fargo, N.D., to Findlay, Ohio. The journey, by members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers and the United Steelworkers, will highlight the corporate greed that marks their lockouts and the growing drive by corporate CEOs to push down wages and benefits to pad their own pockets.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Lakewood Symphony, 3/1
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The Lakewood Symphony and conductor Matthew Switzer present "Gourmet Pairings" featuring Emily Switzer, violin, and Sarah Switzer, viola, in a performance of Mozart's Symphonie Concertante. Mozart's Overture to the Magic Flute, and a pair of works by Dvorak round out the program: American Suite Op. 98b and his Slavonic Rhapsody Op. 45 No. 1. The performance is on Thursday, March 1, 7:30 pm, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets are $15/adults and $12/seniors, students. Order online at
www.lakewood.org/CulturalCenter or call 303 987-7845.
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Colorado Choir, 3/2 & 3/3
| Winter Concert
Featuring Randall Thompson's The Peaceable Kingdom
and masterpieces such as
Jean Berfger's Thank Ye the Lord
and I Am No Yours by Z. Randall Stroope
March 2nd and 3rd, 2012
Friday and Saturday Evening at 7:30
Augustana Lutheran Church
5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver
More info at: www.ColoradoChoir.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 North High School (2960 Speer Blvd Denver) 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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| String Competition, 3/14 | The Colorado Young Sinfonia, directed by
Basil Vendryes, announces a concerto competition:
March 14th, 2012
Winner(s) to be awarded $500/$250 AND will perform with the Colorado Young Sinfonia in April 2012.
Competition will be in two Categories:
Junior Division: Students up to age 14
Senior Division: Students up to age 21
Repertoire should be chosen from works for string orchestra, or chamber orchestra with a small wind complement. Repertoire choice MUST be approved by CYS.
Entries must be postmarked by February 15th, 2012. Application Fee is $35.00. Contestants will be expected to perform the entire concerto with CYS. All auditions must be performed with piano accompaniment (not provided). For more information and application forms, please contact
CYS Director Basil Vendryes bvendryes@msn.com 720-371-4145
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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.
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 -
ˇ Frank Wells C3 mouthpiece Clear centered tone
ˇ Cordier Reed Trimmer Mechanically sound
ˇ Selmer barrel 68mm for A Clarinet Plays all notes
ˇ German silver No cracks
ˇ Wooden case with blue velvet lining Original mint condition
ˇ 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
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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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