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In Memory - Albert J. Urban
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A Celebration of Life Albie Urban - February 6, 1952 - April 2, 2012 Tuesday, May 15, 2012 6-7pm Mile Hi Church 9077 W. Alameda Avenue Lakewood, CO 80226
Click Here to view a brief video of Albie performing with Moments Notice Entertainment in 1987. A scholarship for drummers has been established at the University of Northern Colorado in memory of Albie ('74). Contributions should be directed to the UNC Foundation at 1620 Reservoir Rd., Greeley, CO 80631. Please include "In Memory of Albie Urban" on your check.
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In the UK: Equity launches low pay/no pay campaign
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Published Thursday 26 April 2012 at 10:23 by Matthew Hemley
THE STAGE NEWS
Performers will be urged to pursue legal action against companies paying less than the minimum wage, as part of a new Equity campaign aimed at stamping out exploitation in the industry.
The union's plans for targeted activity around the issue of low and unpaid work in the performing arts sector has arisen from a working party, which made 19 recommendations to the union's ruling council on how to progress Equity's policy on the subject.
These recommendations, all of which were backed by the council, included doing more to encourage "members to fight national minimum wage cases", persuading casting companies "not to include low pay/no pay work", and clarifying what is meant by profit share.
Equity's campaign is also expected to provide tighter guidelines on members' rights for performers working in fringe theatre.
President Malcolm Sinclair said: "Working for nothing is becoming too usual for newcomers to the profession, and not just newcomers. An Equity working party has been examining this whole matter. Underlying our whole approach is the belief that if anyone makes money out of a show, then the performer makes money."
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Retirement Centers - a growth industry for musicians
| The Seniors "industry" is one of the fastest-growing industries in Colorado and growing bigger every day because it's financed by home sales and investments of retiring baby, middle-class boomers. They have voluntarily or involuntarily retired and who no longer want to mow their own lawn and paint the porch but do want a decent quality of life without all the daily chores.
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DMA member Rod Taylor has tapped into this expanding economy and now authors the All Around Seniors website/blog to further promote it and . "Our web site is a blog page dedicated to the Seniors I play for, the lifestyle they live, and the places they get to live it!" says Rod. "With their disappearance from our neighborhoods, many other things have also disappeared, and Night Clubs that used to employ musicians are among the most obvious. I don't know how many retirement homes there are in Colorado or how many people are in those retirement homes but as a rough estimate if you said there were 500 homes of various levels and each home had 50 people (conservative number) at an average monthly cost of $2500 it doesn't take long to figure out what is making this industry grow!" The good news for musicians is that as the Seniors industry grows, employment opportunities for those entertainers who feel they are qualified to do this type of work grows as well and in this economy, it just might be the type of thing you could (or should) take a look at www.allaroundseniors.com |
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Federal Arts Endowment Sharply Cuts PBS Grants
| By ELIZABETH JENSEN
NY Times
Published: April 25, 2012
The National Endowment for the Arts made sweeping cuts in its support of established PBS shows on Wednesday, and for the first time awarded significant grants to an array of gaming, mobile and Web-based projects.
Among the PBS programs receiving significantly less financing under the 2012 Arts in Media grants were "Live From Lincoln Center," which was awarded $100,000 last year and nothing this year.
The Metropolitan Opera received $50,000 for its national "Great Performances at the Met" telecasts, $100,000 less than in 2011. WNET in New York received $50,000 to support other "Great Performances" productions and the same amount for "American Masters," compared to $400,000 for each last year.
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Louisville Orchestra musicians, management reach short-term deal
| Written by Dan Klepal, The Courier-Journal, 5:06 PM, Apr. 25, 2012
After 20 months of contentious negotiations, an agreement has been reached
between the Louisville Orchestra musicians and management that both sides
hope will result in a long-term deal.
Under the agreement, the orchestra will play a 30-week season starting in
September, and calls for an arbitrator to review all aspects of orchestra
operations.
If the two sides can't agree on a long-term contract, they will enter into
binding arbitration with the consultant.
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - Albert J. Urban | | Equity launches low pay/no pay campaign | | Retirement Centers - a growth industry for musicians | | Arts Endowment Sharply Cuts PBS Grants | | Louisville Orchestra reachs short-term deal | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Salsa Con Jazz, 5/4 | | 3 more performances of IL TROVATORE | | Neil Bridge Trio, 5/3 | | Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 5/5 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 5/6 & 5/8 | | Perpetual Motion, 5/11 | | Joe Anderies, 5/12 | | Five Points Jazz Festival, 5/19 | | Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler, 5/18 | | René Heredia, 5/25 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Central City Opera: vacancy for Principal Trumpet | | Back-up male vocalist needed | | GPO Auditions for Bass on 6/1/12 and Viola on 6/3/12 | | Bass openings in semi-professional choir | | Bass player needed | | Fort Collins Symphony Auditions for Percussion | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | DMA Membership Drive | | DMA Periodic Dues Reminder | | Summer Course in the Alexander Technique | | Celebrating the life and music of Mort Mann, 5/16 | | LABOR & POLITICS | | 1,800 Professors Win Voice with AFT on the Line | | Voter Suppression Laws Snag Congressman | | 16th Annual All Trades Poker Run, 5/16 | | Trumka: Wal-Mart Bribery Charges 'Breathtaking' | | Republican Attack on Fair Election Rule Fails | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | The Colorado Choir, 5/4 & 5/5estra Auditions | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Auditions | | Openings in the Golden Eagle Concert Band | | Metro Community Band Openings | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | DYAO, 5/6 | | GBYO auditions and 5/6 concert | | Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra Auditions, 5/8 | | Broadway Music School Summer Music Camps | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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 The Gershwin Experience
Friday, May 4, 2012 7:30PM - tickets Boettcher Concert Hall
"Here to Stay" is a new multimedia concert celebrating the greatest team of collaborators in the history of American music: George and Ira Gershwin. Featuring Kevin Cole, the leading Gershwin interpreter, and Grammy® Award-winning soprano Sylvia McNair, this concert event provides an unprecedented insider view into the legendary duo, and offers rare audio and video footage of the Gershwins. From "Summertime" to "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," you will be riveted by the rush of incredible energy, visuals and beloved music that this one-night-only concert delivers.
 Mariachi Cobre Saturday, May 5, 2012 7:30PM - tickets Boettcher Concert Hall
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Colorado Symphony and Mariachi Cobre. The dashing 12-piece Mariachi
band is Walt Disney World's great export, sporting three guitarists, two trumpet players and seven violinists who
combine to deliver the warm, rich rhythms of Mexican folkloric music that will sweep your entire family into a spirit of celebration. Originally formed in 1971, they've shared the stage with such luminaries as Linda Ronstadt, Julio Iglesias and Carlos Santana.
 A Sea Symphony Sunday, May 13, 2012 2:30PM - tickets Boettcher Concert Hall
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / Symphony No.1, "A Sea Symphony"
Set to texts of Walt Whitman, Vaughan Williams' romantic, larger than life choral orchestral work evokes the sea in all its majesty and fury. The young 30-year- old composer created an awesome work of searing intensity and remarkable ingenuity which receives its Colorado Symphony premiere.
Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
Erin Wall, soprano
Russell Braun, baritone
Colorado Symphony Chorus
Duain Wolfe, director |
Salsa Con Jazz, 5/4
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Salsa Con Jazz
The Band Members....
Jimmy Trujillo on bass, Justin Adams on piano, Jose Espino bongos, bata, and percussion, Mark Marquez on congas, Dr. Walter Barr on trumpet, Wade Sander on trombone, Jeremy Wendelin on saxes and flute, Bernard Alvarado on lead vocals, and Tomas Ornelas on vocals.
Advance Ticket Information:
Showtime: Tuesday, May 2, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. (one show only)
The Dazzle Showroom
930 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203
303-839-5100
Reservations and tickets prior to the show are available for $15.00 at
www.dazzlejazz.com
Tickets available at the door for $20.00
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Opera Colorado - 3 more performances of IL TROVATORE
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Will you miss Opera Colorado's first performance of this Verdi masterpiece in 27 years?
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Only three more performances left!
(Still some seats available, but selling quickly)
Get tickets today. For personalized service, call 303.468.2030
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From Ray Rinaldi in Friday's Denver Post
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"With Verdi, it's all about the singing"
Soprano Michele Capalbo refines her performance to suit the occasion
By Ray Mark Rinaldi The Denver Post
Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post
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Neil Bridge Trio, 5/3
|  YouthDirections - 3rd Annual Fundraiser & Auction
With Entertainment by The Neil Bridge Jazz Trio Wednesday, May 2nd 2012 6:30 - 9:00 RedLine: 2350 Arapahoe Street, Denver CO 80205 Tickets are $50
Click Here for more information
Click Here to purchase tickets and RSVP
The Neil Bridge Jazz Trio will entertain with live Jazz Music. There will be magnificient silent auction tables and beautiful art on display from Art Movement Colorado. Delicious food will be served together with an open bar. Later in the evening we will have a live auctioneer presenting three unbelievbly unique experiences. To check out the items beforehand, visit our online bidding site here.
Please join us!
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Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 5/5
|  Cynthia Katsarelis, Music Director
The Women's Story
Saturday, May 5, 2012
First United Methodist Church
1421 Spruce Street, Boulder
W.A. Mozart Flute concerto
Christina Jennings, flute
Franz J. Haydn Symphony No. 48, Maria Theresa
Cindy McTee Adagio
In a season that tells stories that span from human frailty, to the miraculous birth of a child who brings joy and hope to the world, we enjoy including the story of music that's been written, performed, and inspired by women.
Ticket prices to The Women's Story:
$20 Adults, $18 in Advance, $5 Student
Tickets are available online at: www.promusicacolorado.org For further information, or to purchase tickets by phone, call: 720-443-0565
For more information, please email us at:
info@promusicacolorado.org
or call:
720-443-0565
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| Colorado Chamber Players, 5/6, 5/8 |
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Franz Schubert's glorious Quintet for Piano and Strings, D.667, op. 114 Sunday & Tuesday May 6th and 8th, 2012 The Trout- is performed by the incomparable Susan Cahill, Double Bass, and CCP musicians David Waldman, Violin; Barbara Hamilton, Viola; Andrew Cooperstock, Piano; and guest cellist Mary Artmann.
Susan Cahill will also perform a double bass version of Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata.
May 6th: Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village
6:30 pre-concert talk with Marc Shulgold, 7 p.m. concert
http://www.coloradochamberplayers.org/events/trout_bethany
May 8th: Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arvada
7:30 p.m. concert
http://www.coloradochamberplayers.org/events/trout_arvada
$15 General, $10 Seniors 62+ and Students (same ticket price at both concerts)
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Perpetual Motion, 5/11
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World Music in the Jungle Room at the Mercury Cafe, Featuring Perpetual Motion
Fresh from a Hawaiian vacation, Perpetual Motion brings their tropically infused brand of acoustic jazz to the Mercury Cafe 's Jungle Room on May 11 at 7:30 pm. Fans of the acoustic duo know that vacation time equals creativity for these compelling musicians, and this outing will be no different.
Perpetual Motion specializes in acoustic world fusion, a vibrant blend of Central and South American folk, progressive jazz, blues and Rock and Roll. Elegant with an element of adventure, their original music and unique arrangements of classic rock favorites evoke the sounds of Jean-Luc Ponty and Michael Hedges, Stephane Grappelli and Laurence Juber. Featuring violinist Josie Quick and guitarist Tom Carleno.
The Mercury Cafe is an exploration of food, the arts, politics, and community. Located in lower downtown, it is a gathering place of poets, artists, activists, and musicians. Their menu is cooked from scratch organic fare supplied by local farmers and ranchers. The Mercury Cafe is committed to furthering the art community through its community events.
Tickets are $10.00 at the door.
Please contact Josie Quick - josieq@perpetual-motion.net for information on this performance and further information on Perpetual Motion.
Mercury Cafe 2199 California Street Denver, Colorado 80210 303-294-9281
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Joe Anderies, 5/12
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 Many have asked me to let them know when I am performing around Denver. Just a quick heads up on Saturday, May 12th at Dazzle jazz venue, 930 Lincoln, Denver. I will be bringing in renowned pianist/ composer David Pearl from New York City. In addition, Bijoux Barbosa will join us on bass and my son Trevor (drum set) will be flying in from LA for this special concert - The Joe Anderies, David Pearl Reunion Concert. Shows will be 7 and 9 pm. there is not yet a link on Dazzle for this date, but I will send one along with some bio info around mid April.
Hope you are enjoying the first rays of spring!
Joe Anderies
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Five Points Jazz Festival, 5/19
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 Activities and performances begin at 12:00 PM
6 stages over 100 musicians.
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Would you like to be a part of the fun. We are currently seeking event volunteers. Fill out the event application. Return via email to niecie.washington@denvergov.org or mail to: Niecie Washington, Arts & Venues Denver, 1245 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80204 More Info |
Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler, 5/18
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* May 18th, Friday: The Dale Bruning Trio with Special Guests Ron Miles and Mark Patterson.They will play at Guitars, etc., 460 A Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501. SHOW TIME IS 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and reservations can be made at sales@guitarsetc.net or by calling 303-776-8388. Jude Hibler - Owner Jazz Link Enterprises 3721 Columbia Dr Longmont, CO 80503 303-776-1764 |
René Heredia , 5/25
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"Gypsy Flamenco Fire"
René Heredia
& his Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre
The Premiere Flamenco Dance Company of Colorado
Passion, grace and fire!
Lavish, authentic costumes of Spain!
One night only! A show for the entire family - not to be missed!
MAY 25TH 2012
at D Note
7519 Grandview Ave
Arvada, Co
303.GO.DNOTE (303.463.6683)
Tickets: $15 at the door
www.dnote.us www.reneheredia.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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Central City Opera announces a vacancy for Principal Trumpet
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Central City Opera announces a vacancy for Principal Trumpet, starting in the 2012 season. Auditions will be held in late May. The 2012 season goes from June 21 through August 4. Principal Trumpet is needed for Oklahoma! and La Bohème. Principals are paid $153.61 per service plus travel pay of $47.78 for each day in Central City. For more information please send a brief ONE-PAGE professional resume to kpeoria@centralcityopera.org.
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CHASED (A Bill Chase Tribute Band) - looking for back-up male vocalist
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CHASED is Denver's own Bill Chase Tribute band playing authentic transcriptions of the 70's jazz/rock group, Chase. This is the only group sanctioned by the Bill Chase estate. We cover all the tunes from the three albums Chase recorded plus a number of never recorded tunes (only played live). Our instrumentation is 4 trumpets, bass, guitar, keys, drums and vocals. We seek a back-up male vocalist to cover as necessary. This position requires some relatively high male vocal chops. All vocal tunes have lyric sheets (only). The time requirement (as of now) is NOT very demanding. We rehearse 2-3 nights before a gig. Currently gigging only 2x year at Dazzle. Pursuing more playing opportunities; recently recorded a demo.
If you need to hear some of the tunes, a search on YouTube will yield lots of clips. If interested or have questions, please contact Scott with a brief musical resume via e-mail (scotthandler@comcast.net)
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GPO Auditions for Bass on 6/1/12 and Viola on 6/3/12
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The Greeley Philharmonic announces auditions for:
BASS: *Assistant Principal (3rd chair) Section Bass Date: June 1, 2012 (in the evening) VIOLA: *Associate Principal (2nd chair) *Assistant Principal (3rd chair) Viola Date: June 3, 2012
*If the position(s) is won by a current member the resulting vacancy may be offered.
Employment is to commence with the start of the 2012/2013 season.
(Rep list will be sent upon receipt of resume.)
Location: Foundation Hall, Greeley, CO
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 16, 2012
More details and the rep list may be found soon at:
http://www.greeleyphilharmonic.com/
TO APPLY- Please email a ONE page resume to:
Becky Kutz Osterberg, GPO Personnel Manager
GPOmanager@gmail.com
Please include: current address, email address and phone number
Communication via email is greatly preferred, but if necessary, you may also FAX to:
Becky Kutz Osterberg's home office FAX # 970-204-1552 Note: There is no agreement between DMA and the GPO covering wages or working conditions.
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Bass Openings in semi-professional choir at St. John's Cathedral
| Currently seeking to fill bass positions in the semi-professional choir at Saint John's Cathedral. Please contact Stephen Tappe at 303-577-7726 or at tappe@sjcathedral.org
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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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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions for Percussion
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The Fort Collins Symphony announces auditions for the following position:
SECTION PERCUSSION
DATE: Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 (am)
LOCATION: Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia Street
Fort Collins CO 80521
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 14, 2012
For more information and to request an audition time for the above opening email a ONE PAGE resume to:
Please include current address, email address and phone number. Communication via email is preferred, but you may also mail to:
Fort Collins Symphony
Attn: April Johannesen
214 S. College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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DMA Membership Drive - April 1 through Sept 30, 2012
| Join the DMA between 4/1/12 and 9/30/12 and save the $115 initiation fee!
Refer a friend(s) and receive $10
(applies to current DMA members only)
The Labor Movement:
The folks who brought you the weekend
DMA's six-month membership drive recognizes the Labor Movement and its great contribution to our nation and to our representative democracy. The DMA is affiliated with the and the . There is no better time than NOW - the 2012 election cycle - to become a UNION member. Make your voice heard! Click on the following links to see a small sample of . Prospective members are encouraged to attend our March 26 Membership Meeting (see details below). SAVE $115 For just $38.50 you can become a member for the 2nd quarter (April-June) of 2012. Periodic Dues are then just $38.50/quarter ($149 annual). Please call the DMA at 303-573-1717 or to join. Denver Musicians Association, AFM Local 20-623, AFL-CIO 1165 Delaware St. Denver, CO 80204 2012 Election Resources info@dmamusic.org Register to Vote - Request Mail-In Ballot
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DMA Periodic Dues Reminder
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Membership dues for the 2nd quarter (April-June 2012) are now payable. Regular member dues are $38.50/quarter; Life member dues are $22/quarter; Inactive Life member dues are $16.25/quarter. Please pay before the last month of the quarter to avoid a $5 late fee.If you have questions about your membership dues, please contact the DMA office at (303) 573-1717
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Summer Course in the Alexander Technique at CU Boulder, 7/14
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The 18th Annual Summer Course in the Alexander Technique at the University of Colorado at Boulder will be held July 9-13, 9:00 to noon daily. A one day Intensive will be held July 14, 1-5:00 pm. The 2012 faculty includes Ed Bilanchone, Amy Likar, and DMA member James Brody. Early registration by DMA members will result in a 15% reduction in tuition.
The Alexander Technique is a powerful tool for changing habits in movement and thinking. While anyone can benefit from this Technique, the work applies especially well to musicians and educators. Participants will learn about generalized and specific body use issues that can affect both performance and educational settings, as well as practical skills for the classroom. The results of a medical study in England that investigated the Alexander Technique were recently published in the British Medical Journal. A link to a summary of the study and a short film about it can be found at http://www.bmj.com/content/337/bmj.a884 For more information about the Course and the Alexander Technique in general, please consult the following web site: (http://music.colorado.edu/departments/wellness/) or contact DMA member James Brody (brody@colorado.edu).
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Celebrating the life and music of Mort Mann, 5/16
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For those of you who are interested, services in memory of Uncle Mort will be held at 3:00 on Wednesday, May 16th, at the graveside in Fairmount Cemetery, located at Alameda and Quebec. Go in the main entrance, which is just south of Quebec on the east side of the street. Head up the hill and turn right, then bear right again on the "main road" that circulates around the cemetery. You will find the gravesite fairly quickly. It's in the Temple Emanuel section, which is in the westernmost part of the grounds just a little south of the main entrance. A celebration of Mort's life will be held at my house, 1136 Fillmore St (in Congress Park), following the services and lasting into the evening for those who cannot come until after work.
Heidi Schnicker: h.schnicker@comcast.net
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1,800 University of Oregon Professors Win Voice with AFT
| April 30, 2012
More than 1,800 University of Oregon faculty members won a voice at work after the university dropped its objections and the Oregon Employment Relations Board certified the workers' choice to join United Academics, an affiliate of AFT Oregon and the American Association of University Professors.
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Voter Suppression Laws Snag Congressman, Veterans
| April 27, 2012
Dozens of states have passed restrictive voter ID and other voter suppression laws that could disenfranchise 21 million eligible voters, mostly people of color, young voters and senior citizens. A former congressman and two veterans talk about being denied their right to vote in videos from the United Steelworkers.
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16th Annual All Trades Poker Run, 5/16
|  SUNDAY, MAY 6th, 2012
ALL TRADES & WORKERS WELCOME!
ALL MAKES & MODES OF TRANSPORTATION WELCOME!!!
RUN TO BENEFIT THE LABOR'S COMMUNITY AGENCY
In special honor and remembrance of our friend Dwayne Atkins,
whose dedication to Colorado's labor community will be missed.
Sign up at Riley's Inn
1515 Garland St., Lakewood
303-232-4067
Registration: 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Final Stop: Last in at 4:00 PM
$20 single, $30 couple, $5 extra hand
Prizes for 1st - 2nd - 3rd - Low Hand
~ FOOD & LIVE BAND AT END OF RUN
~ 50 / 50 DRAWING FOR CRAIG HOSPITAL
For more information call Michelle (303) 922-1592,
or DAVE (303) 902-4363; dironwrk@msn.com
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Trumka: Wal-Mart Bribery Charges 'Breathtaking'
| April 26, 2012
This week's reports from The New York Times that found "credible evidence that bribery played a persistent and significant role in Wal-Mart's rapid growth in Mexico" are breathtaking, says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka in a Huffington Post column. He says they show "the utter futility of expecting large corporations, their boards and their law firms to police themselves." Click here ( http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-trumka/walmart-mexico-bribery_b_1455680.html ) for the full column.
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Republican Attack on Fair Election Rule Fails
| April 25, 2012
Senate Republicans yesterday failed (45-54) to kill a new National Labor Relations Board rule that makes modest changes in the procedures for workers who want to vote on whether to form a union. President Obama said the Republican resolution to overturn the fair union election rule was an attack on "bedrock American values."
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| The Colorado Choir, 5/4 & 5/5 | Featuring Spirituals and American Folksongs
including several pieces by Aaron Copeland
May 4th and 5th, 2012
Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran Church
5000 East Alameda Ave., Denver
Reception following Friday's Concert
(Ample parking in North and South lots)
More information available at www.ColoradoChoir.org
Tickets: Adult $20 Senior/Student/Military $15
Children under 5 are Free
Tickets are available at the door,
or by calling 303-892-5922
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| Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Announces Open Auditions | The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra (ECO) is evolving into one of the premier community orchestras in the Denver-metropolitan area. ECO has gained recent recognition for its quality performances and creative programming under the musical leadership of Dr. David Kish and a highly active Board of Directors. Please consider joining us for OPEN AUDITIONS - all string, woodwind, brass and percussion players are encouraged to audition!
OPEN AUDITIONS - ALL SEATS ARE BEING AUDITIONED
Auditions for Prospective Members: each audition will last for approximately five minutes. You are asked to prepare two excerpts or etudes of contrasting styles that demonstrate your best playing (no more than 2-3 minutes each). You may select an audition time by visiting the link below. Simply add your name and in-strument next to the audition time that works best for you (changes to the document are saved automati-cally). Auditions will be held at Genesis Presbyterian Church in Littleton (near the intersection of Bowles and Simms).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqoeNttzz82SdFMzVWhEZk9mSlI0NlZ0V2JOSEFXb1E#gid=0
WE ARE MUCH CLOSER THAN YOU THINK!
We are pleased to announce that rehearsals for the entire 2012-2013 season will be held at Genesis Pres-byterian Church in Littleton. Genesis Church provides a central location for both prospective members who in live in the foothills or metro-area. It is located north of Bowles and Simms behind the Rite Aid at 5707 S. Simms Street, Littleton 80127.
Please note that the concertmaster position is NOT open whereas all other positions are.
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| Openings in the Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditions | The Golden Eagle Concert Band, a community concert band, under the direction of John R. Williams, has openings for several additional players to fill out our ranks. We are a IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you play any of the following instruments and are interested in joining a very good community concert band, please contact John R. Williams at 303-695-8800.
We need the following: Clarinet - 3-4 openings; Bassoon - 1opening; Trumpet - 2 openings; Percussion/Mallets - 2 openings.
We are preparing for our Spring Concert at the Lakewood Cultural Center on March 31st and April 1st, and the title of the Concert is "Broadway Showtime".
I look forward to talking to you.
Check out our web site at www.gebb.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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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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YOUTH ORCHESTRAS /
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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| DYAO, 5/6 | Sunday, May 06 2012, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Prokofiev 5
Adam Flatt, Conductor
Boettcher Concert Hall
1000 14th Street #15, Denver, CO 80202
De Falla: Three-Cornered Hat: Three Dances
Bunch: Concerto for Violin, Viola, and Harpsichord with Strings
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5
Adults $35/$22/$15
Students/Seniors $18/$12/$5
BUY TICKETS
Location : Boettcher Concert Hall (1000 14th St, Denver)
Contact : (303) 433-2420 |
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| GBYO auditions and 5/6 concert | Greetings from the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras,
You're invited to the 2011-2012 season finale concert, featuring the winners of our concerto competition. We hope you will share information about this concert and upcoming auditions with your students!
Auditions
Auditions for all GBYO ensembles will be held in May. Audition requirements are two scales, solo (or solos, etudes, excerpts, etc.), and sight reading.
Please let your students know about this great opportunity!
Finale concert
Sunday, May 6, 2pm
Macky Auditorium
Featuring Bram Margoles, violin, and Stacy Hsu, violin - the winners of the annual concerto competition - this concert will wrap up the 2011-2012 season with performances of Borodin, Mozart, Handel, Accolay, and the world premiere of a new work by local composer Mark Arnett! Conducted by Gary Lewis, Erik Johnson, Emily Bowman, and Paul Rowinski, this concert will feature approximately 150 of Colorado's finest young musicians. Please come support the future of our music community!
I hope to see you at the concert! Brian Jack
Executive Director, GBYO
720-891-2259
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Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra Auditions, 5/8
| Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra
Join Us Today! Auditions for 2012-2013 Season Tuesday, May 8, 2012 4:30-7 p.m. 5210 Centennial Blvd. -- Front Range Alliance Church All Instruments Welcome! Six Outstanding Ensembles Symphonic Orchestra Wind Ensemble Prelude Strings Concert Band Overture Strings Saxophone Ensemble To arrange an audition, please email Adam Hooper, PYO Administrator, at admin@peakharmonic.org www.peakharmonic.org |
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| Broadway Music School Summer Music Camps |
 BROADWAY MUSIC SCHOOL presents:
Summer music day camps
Kids 10-18 play in professionally coached one week rock, jazz, or classical groups and then perform a concert. Groups meet Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
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| FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC. |
1993 Castiglione Accordion in Lakewood, CO Purchased from Trick Bros in Dallas, TX
Branded Trick Bros. Special
With Traynor T10/B Amp and Karpec Electronic Base
All in absolutely pristine condition.
Asking: $1,900.00
Contact: Les Georgis
Mobile: 303-250-5918
Email: lesgeorgis@q.com
From Castiglione website for Model 903-A
See: http://www.castiglioneaccordions.com/CastigAccord.html
2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom unit in Boulder for rent
This unit is located near the southwest corner of Broadway and 20th Street directly across from the CU campus, at the south side of The Hill, in a seven level complex at 850 20th Street, Unit 202, Boulder. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom unit (one with shower, one with shower/bath). Each bedroom has a private bathroom. This one level unit has grey carpet, fresh white paint and bare brick walls, newer kitchen appliances. The unit is south facing, so the covered balcony gets sun all year around, and you have views of the Flatirons and also southeast to Basemar and the Boulder-Denver turnpike. On site amenities include security controlled front door access, one parking space, pool, laundry room and open roof top "party" area with tables and chairs. This is not a party complex and strict rules are enforced after 10 pm for loud music. This complex has an on-site manager. No pets allowed.
The rental rate is $1400 per month for 2 persons, plus utilities. A third person is allowed for an additional $500 per month.
2 months deposit. Rules and regulations for San Marco North will be supplied to you if you are interested.
Call Thomas at 970/690-5512 or email blomster@ecentral.com. Email is best.
Summer Lodging Wanted Responsible female non-smoker Banda Piccoloist for Central City Opera La Boheme seeks rental room with kitchen privileges, June 26-August 12. Walking distance to JCRS Shopping Center preferred. Walking distance to other shopping and public transportation OK. Shared room OK. Will pay for carpool transportation between lodging and Central City. Marian 650-969-9308.
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-172Includes 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
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. Contactleighpher@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 contactclarinetdeb@earthlink.net
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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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