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July 20, 2012
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In Memory - John Bartmann
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Bartmann, John W. 1935 ~ 2012 John was a band teacher for 30 years in the Cherry Creek School District. He was also a trumpet player with Queen City Jazz Band for 27 years, in the 5th Army Band and the "Rolling Along Show", a showgroup which appeared on the Ed Sullivan TV show and toured the world. John moved to Colorado from the Chicago area with his wife to ski and fish the Colorado mountains. He was on the volunteer ski patrol at A Basin. John LOVES were his family, friends, music, fishing and skiing. John was preceded in death by his son, W. Chad Bartmann. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Fran; son John B.; brothers Tom and Louis and many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Sunday at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO. A celebration of John's life will be held at the Bull and Bush afterwards until 5:30PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Queen City Jazz Band Foundation.
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Denver pianist Hank Troy provides music for silent films at Chatauqua
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By Lisa Kennedy
The Denver Post Posted: 07/08/2012
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Hank Troy accompanied the Harold Lloyd silent film "Safety Last" on piano at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)
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The artist was a few minutes into his work when a joker of a German shorthaired pointer ran across the stage at Chautauqua's beautiful barn of an auditorium in Boulder. Hank Troy did not miss a beat. Sitting at a piano, he kept his eyes on a different prankster: Harold Lloyd. One of silent comedy's greats - and incidentally a Elitch Theatre alum - Harold Lloyd was getting tossed out of an office on his keister again and again in "Ask Father," a 1919 slapstick romp. Troy's eyes were trained on the action. The pointer exited stage right, down a set of stairs. The pianist played on into the next film, the classic comedy "Safety Last," famous for harrowing, hilarious scenes of Lloyd hanging from a clock. The warm, bearded musician has been providing piano accompaniment for most of the silent films around the Denver area - yes, even before Michel Hazanavicius' silent homage, "The Artist," won a slew of Oscars.
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Former member receives Mississippi Composition Award
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Former DMA member, Ken Davies is humbly honored to learn that he is awarded the 2012-13 Performing Arts Fellowship grant in Composition by the Mississippi Arts Commission. This is now a twice award, the first in 2006-07. Many thanks to those legislators, arts administrators, fellow creators, and friends who support America's fine arts. Ken's website:
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Orchestra musicians, management hope for agreement, fear walkout
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by Chris Roberts, Minnesota Public Radio
July 18, 2012
ST. PAUL, Minn. - It's unusual for a metro area to have two major
orchestras.
It's even more unusual for those orchestras to be engaged in contract
talks with their musicians at the same time. But that is what's happening right
now with the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
Both institutions face severe budget shortfalls and are exploring deep
reductions in costs. Some fear that could lead to a walkout by musicians on
both sides of the river.
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UK Artists angered by copyright plan
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July 11, 2012
BBC News Entertainment & Arts
Members of Radiohead and Pink Floyd are among the musicians angered by plans for a new EU copyright law. They say the draft law, intended to give performers, composers and producers more rights over their royalties, does not go far enough.
Artists including Pink Floyd's Nick Mason have signed a letter accusing the European Commission of "breaking promises" to tackle missing pay.
The Commission insists the plans will modernise the way money is distributed.
Performers, producers and writers are supposed to earn royalties every time their music is played on radio, television or public spaces. The money is collected by about 250 societies around Europe - but the Commission says many of them hold on to "substantial amounts" of that cash.
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Radio Days Are Here Again
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NORMAN LEBRECHT
STANDPOINT
July/August 2012
Eagerly awaited: Sakari Oramo, the BBC Symphony Orchestra's new Finnish chief conductor (Heikki Tuuli)
Some weeks ago, in a conversation about the deep orchestral cuts and disbandments that are searing Western Europe, I let slip an outmoded clich�. Trying to distinguish one entity from another, I suggested that players in radio orchestras with secure rights and pensions were likely to sit less close to the edge of their seats at work than those in state and independent ensembles.
A riot of reactions rocked me back in my seat. "The size of your pension has nothing to do with how you play," snapped one respondent. Humble pie was promptly eaten by your shamefaced columnist and peace was duly restored, but the contretemps set me thinking about how much had quietly changed in the orchestral sector since the turn of the century and how some radio orchestras have seized the moment to achieve an unforeseen dominance.
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Membership dues for the 3rd quarter are now payable
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Membership dues for the 3rd quarter (July-September 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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In This Issue
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| In Memory - John Bartmann | | Hank Troy provides music for silent films at Chatauqua | | Former member receives Mississippi Composition Award | | Orchestra musicians, management hope for agreement, fear walkout | | UK Artists angered by copyright plan | | Radio Days Are Here Again | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Denver Municipal Band, 7/21-29 | | Neil Bridge 7+, 7/20 | | Under the Radar (UTR), 7,20 & 7/21 | | Bob Montgomery, 7/21 | | Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine, 7/21 | | Pastiche Chamber Ensemble, 7/22 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 7/25 | | Whats Cookin', 7/29 | | New Time Ensemble to Perform in Colorado, 8/23, 24 & 25 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Part-time Orchestra teacher needed | | Boulder Chamber Orchestra Auditions | | Cheyenne Symphony Auditions | | Deja Blu - searching for Bass Player: | | Bass openings in semi-professional choir | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | DMA Membership Drive | | DMA Member Recognition Luncheon, August 14 | | Become a Certified Music Practitioner | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Kentucky Opera taken off AFM's Unfair List | | Denver Area Labor Federation Elects New President | | Reception to Honor former DALF President John Fleck | | Take Action to Save the Postal Service Today! | | Locked Out Crystal Sugar Workers Need Help | | Bring Jobs Home? Senate Republicans Say No | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra Auditions | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Parker Symphony Orchestra Auditions | | Longmont Symphony Auditions | | Current Openings in the Golden Eagle Concert Band | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Auditions | | Metro Community Band Openings | | Community Band Seeks New Members | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Broadway Music School Summer Music Camps | | NRO's 2012 Summer Season | | Broadway Music School Summer Music Camps | | 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 "Things To Come" - The Arturo Sandoval Big Band2012 Election Resources
Arts Education DMA Teacher Listings Providing music lessons, jazz, rock & classical ensembles, and music classes for all ages and abilities available at our central Denver location. BMS also does outreach music classes at area schools to promote music education and appreciation of the arts. Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts A youth band program serving beginners thru advanced high school musicians, with placement according to ability in one of 5 levels of full concert ensembles. To promote and revive the performing arts in our schools and communities through outreach programs, opportunities, resources and incentives. Awarded "best in the nation" in 1997 for educational outreach by the American Symphony Orchestra League. The NMCS is a new program for Violin, Viola and Cello. Courses include private lessons, workshops, chamber music, performance classes. Located in Boulder, CO, Parlando offers music lessons and classes for all ages and abilities. Rocky Mountain Center for the Musical Arts Bringing talented young musicians from across the Front Range for a unique study and training in Orchestral repertoire. |
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| Denver Municipal Band, 7/21-29 |  Upcoming Concerts
July 21, 6:00 PM - The DMB Wind Festival featuring three additional bands and sixteen civil war cannon for 1812 Overture at Clement Park
July 22, 7:30 PM - Concert Band at Washington Park
July 28, 6:30 PM - The DMB Jazz Band at Plat Park
July 29, 7:30 PM - The Concert Band at Washington Park for the "Bring a Buck for the Second Century Concert" in memory of Ed Lenicheck and featuring a guest appearance by the Denver Pipe Band. Full Concert Schedule & Park Locations
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Neil Bridge 7+, 7/20
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Neil Bridge 7+ as special guest artist Friday July 20th 7:00 PM
performing in concert with the
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
Pace Center
http://www.parkeronline.org
20000 Pikes Peak Ave.
Parker, CO 80138
Check out our new Web site: www.neilbridgemusic.com
or send us an email: thebridges@neilbridgemusic.com
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Under the Radar (UTR), 7,20 & 7/21
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Friday & Saturday, July 20 - 21, 8:30 pm - 12:30 am The Tailgate Tavern, Parker, CO Website
More Up-Coming Summer-Time Shows
Thursday, July 26th
Arvada Summer Concert Series
McIlvoy Park
Olde Town Arvada
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Date just added...
Friday, July 27th
The Fairway Sports Grill
Centennial
8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday, July 28th
Kermitt's Road House
Idaho Springs
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Friday, August 10th
Downtown Greeley Friday Fest
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday, August 17th
Lake Dillon Amphitheater Concert Series
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday, August 24th
The Rusty Bucket (Lakewood)
8:30 pm - 12:30 am
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Bob Montgomery, 7/21
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Saturday, July 21 - the Chet Baker/Gerry Mulligan Tribute Band at the Longmont Jazz Festival (we are the Saturday headliner band). The festival begins at noon in Roosevelt Park which is located at 700 Longmont Peak Ave. We play at 3:45. Myself on trumpet, Clare Church on Baritone Saxophone, Dave Hanson on keyboard, Ken Walker on bass, Todd Reid on drums and a special guest on alto and tenor saxophones - Rich Chiaraluce. Information at www.longmontjazz.com
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Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine, 7/21
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First Note Entertainment proudly brings the
"Sounds of Five Points"
Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine
The Burnsley Hotel
1000 Grant Street
Denver, Co
Purnell Steen - Piano
Saturday - July 21, 2012, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
For band booking information contact:
First Note Entertainment, LLC
720-998-5396
markus@1stnote.org
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Pastiche Chamber Ensemble, 7/22
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Sunday, July 22, 4pm
St John's Lutheran Church, 305 E Elizabeth, Fort Collins
Tickets sold at the door: $15 adults, $5 Youth
Lighthearted and sentimental music composed and commissioned by Pastiche members
Janet Scott, clarinet
David Scott, trumpet
Thomas Blomster, percussion
Noriko Tsuchiya, piano
Pastiche Chamber Ensemble
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Centerpiece Jazz, 7/25
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Wednesday, July 25, 7 to 8 pm.
Summer Concert Series, Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup
On the lawn in front, Bring refreshments if wanted. 303-795-3950
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The Whats Cookin' Jazz Band at Jazz@Jacks, 7/29
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The Band will be at Jazz@Jacks on July 29TH from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. We will as usual have GREAT Jazz Performers playing very interesting arrangements of original songs, Jazz Standards and Fusion.
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The Performances are FREE!!!!!! Parking Meters are FREE on Sundays!!!! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!!!!! Jazz@Jacks is located at 500 16TH St. In the Pavillions Mall by Maggianos----3rd floor across from the Movie Theatres. Please Forward this to your friends and come hear a terrific musical event. Hope to see you at both of the Gigs> Gene Smookler |
New Time Ensemble to Perform in Colorado, 8/23, 24 & 25
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Hailed as "crisp and intuitive" by The Minor 7th and "fresh and innovative" by the Irish World Academy of Music, New Time Ensemble is an Irish quartet consisting of fiddle, flute, guitar, and cello. Founded by Utah cellist Liz Davis Maxfield and Denver flutist Leslie Anne Harrison, the group released their first CD, A Year in Ireland, in 2010 and subsequently toured Europe and the eastern United States. New Time Ensemble has been repeatedly invited to perform at the United States Embassy in Dublin and they have also shared the stage with legendary Irish singer Michael Black. Well received and earning critical acclaim, A Year in Ireland also sold out its first run. Join them this August for an unforgettable evening of Irish, Scottish, and French music!
Thursday, August 23rd, 8:00 p.m. at Avogadro's Number in Fort Collins, Colorado. $10/5.
Friday, August 24th, 8:00 p.m. at Mercury Café in Denver, Colorado. $10/5.
Saturday, August 25th, 7:00 p.m. at Broomfield Auditorium in Broomfield, Colorado. $10/5.
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Joni Janak and Centerpiece Jazz, 3rd Thursday of each month
Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm. 303-238-7999
June 21, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18
David Brussel, Selected Thursdays
Performing on piano, selected Thursdays at
Mercury Cafe, 7 p.m.
2199 California St.
Denver CO 80205
303-294-9258
and at
Black Crown Lounge
1446 S. Broadway
Denver CO 80210
720-353-4701
The Bob Montgomery - Al Herman Quartet, Wednesdays
from 8 to 11 at the Wazee Supper Club (15th & Wazee in LoDo) featuring Dave Hanson - keyboard, 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
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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Part-time Orchestra teacher needed for the Castle View Elementary Instrumental Music program!
| Read all about CVEIM at www.cveim.webs.com. This is a fee-based before/after school program providing band and orchestra classes in schools that had lost their programs in recent budget cuts. The schools are supportive of our program despite the cuts, and the parent support has been amazing. We are part of the Colorado Chamber Orchestra and our Grand Finale Concerts, side-by-side with the CCO, are the highlight of the year for most of our students.
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Boulder Chamber Orchestra Auditions for Violin and Viola
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The Boulder Chamber Orchestra will be holding Auditions for section Violin and viola positions. All such positions are paid and contracted for one year or more. Compensation is competitive and is based on experience and leadership qualities as well as technical skill set.
Auditions will be held in late August 2012.
Founded in 20014, The mission of the Boulder Chamber Orchestra is to enhance the musical arts by providing regular live, as well as recorded, musical performances of the highest standard and to serve the local community by offering quality education, outreach and artistic promotional activities.
Note: The DMA has no agreement with Boulder Chamber Orchestra regarding wages or working conditions.
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Cheyenne Symphony Auditions
| The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for the following openings:
2ND CLARINET
The winning candidate will perform principal if/when the principal in unavailable
SUBSTITUTE CLARINET
PRINCIPAL TRUMPET
SUBSTITUTE TRUMPET
PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION
SUBSTITUTE PERCUSSION
Audition Date: Sunday, September 23, 2012
Audition Location:
Larimie County Community College
Fine Arts Building
1400 East College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
Application Deadline: Friday, September 7, 2012
Email a ONE PAGE resume by Friday, September 7, 2012 to:
Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Manager at:
orchestramanager@cheyennesymphony.org
The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for the following openings:
ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 2ND VIOLIN
SECTION AND SUBSTITUTE VIOLIN
SECTION AND SUBSTITUTE CELLO
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL BASS
SECTION AND SUBSTITUTE BASS
Audition Date: Sunday, October 21, 2012
Audition Location:
Larimie County Community College
Fine Arts Building
1400 East College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
Application Deadline: Friday, October 5, 2012
Email a ONE PAGE resume by Friday, October 5, 2012 to:
Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Manager at:
orchestramanager@cheyennesymphony.org
Note: The DMA has no agreement with the Cheyenne Symphony regarding wages or working conditions.
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Deja Blu - searching for Bass Player: vocals a +
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 Deja Blu is an established regional 5 piece dance band with a female lead singer. We are going into our 12th year of making music. All of us sing. We have a packed summer schedule filled with weddings, summer festivals and corporate events. While the money is very good, we are all mature, seasoned players who have full time jobs that are flexible and allow for some travel.
This is a part time job working for one of Colorado's premier dance bands. We average 40-50 shows/year. We work with a full time sound man, have a full time manager who takes care of the business end of things and we own our high end PA System with lights.
We are looking for a male with years of stage experience who is versatile, a very quick learner, has chops that can play a variety of music from Country, Top 40, Classic Rock, Jazz, Blues to Motown. We would love to find someone who can sing a bit.
You must have pro gear & attire (tux & suit), have reliable transportation for mountain travel. Have a cell phone & email account that you check often - it's how we communicate with our manager. Professional appearance is crucial.
Please, no free-lance or guys who play in multiple bands. Sorry, it won't work for us ~ it's just too hard to manage schedules. We all feel very blessed to be at this stage in our lives where we can continue to play with extremely talented musicians who we consider friends and play some very sweet gigs. Looking for like-minded bass players.
Please feel free to call Liz @ (303) 517-9852
Or check out our website www.dejabluband.com
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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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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 . 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 Member Recognition Luncheon, August 14
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Tuesday, August 14, 12:00 - 2:00 PM Lakewood Elks, 1455 Newland St, Lakewood
This event will recognize those DMA members who have contributed so much to our industry and to our organization, beginning with Life Members who have 25+ years invested in the organization. Additionally, we shall recognize those who have demonstrated exemplary service on DMA Committees. We are also soliciting nominations of DMA members whose dedicated efforts have either benefited our industry or our union. Please submit your nominations to Pete Vriesenga at pvriesenga@aol.com or by calling the DMA office at 303-573-1717.
All DMA members and their guest are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Jan Mares at the DMA office: 303-573-1717 or janamares@aol.com
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Become a Certified Music Practitioner
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Have you ever wondered if there is meaning "beyond the notes?" Are you interested in helping people through a difficult time in their life? If you have answered yes, then you might want to consider becoming a "Certified Music Practitioner (CMP)". A CMP plays therapeutic music by the bedside for patients in healthcare settings. CMPs are trained by the Music For Healing and Transition Program (MHTP), which is a national organization that has been training amateur and professional musicians to play therapeutic music by the bedside for patients for over 15 years. In Denver, CMPS are being employed by various hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Denver area fall weekend classes are starting September September 22and 23, 2012. If you would like more information please contact Denver Area Coordinator, Barbara Lepke-Sims, blepkesims@gmail.com ; home: 303-989-3520 or check out www.mhtp.org for the class schedule and more information. Please download an application from www.mhtp.org. Deadline is August 1st for the September class. |
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Kentucky Opera taken off AFM's Unfair List
| July 11th, 2012
Dear Local Officer:
This is to officially advise you that we have this day removed the following from the American Federation of Musicians' International Unfair List:
Kentucky Opera
323 West Broadway, Suite 601
Louisville, KY 40202
All members of the AFM will be advised of this removal via our publication, the International Musician.
Sincerely,
Raymond M. Hair, Jr., International President
American Federation of Musicians
of the United States and Canada
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Denver Area Labor Federation Elects New President
| Delegates of the Denver Area Labor Federation (DALF) elected Sheila Lieder as their new President on July 16, 2012. Sheila takes over leadership of the 55,000-member AFL-CIO body after John Fleck, who led the group for over 4 years, stepped down to become the Sheet Metal Workers Local 9 Apprenticeship Coordinator. Sheila assumes leadership of the body immediately.
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Reception to Honor John Fleck and His Service to DALF
| Date: Friday, July 27th
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Location: Sheet Metal Workers Local 9 (7510 W. Mississippi Ave, Lakewood)
Please join the Officers of the Denver Area Labor Federation to honor a great leader, as we turn a page in our history of working toward improving the lives of working families in the Denver Metro Area. Help us wish him luck in his next endeavor in the labor movement!
Sponsored By:
The Denver Area Labor Federation
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to Melanie Boone at
303-477-6111 ext. 10 or mboone@fresc.org
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Take Action to Save the Postal Service Today!
| This week, the U.S. House of Representatives might bring H.R. 2309 to the floor. Every letter carrier needs to call this number—888-863-6103—and tell their representative what this bill would mean for the future of the Postal Service if it became law.
Members of Congress need to know that:
► H.R. 2309 would needlessly eliminate Saturday delivery, the USPS’ largest competitive advantage, to save a fraction of its annual operating budget. This senseless cut would damage millions of small businesses and result in major volume losses that have not been accounted for.
► H.R. 2309 would eliminate 90 percent of all door-to-door home and business delivery—a cut that is unpopular among the millions of Americans who currently receive such delivery. This change alone would hurt advertising mailers, small-business mailings, and eBay and Amazon deliveries, just to name a few—not to mention the inconvenience of having to leave a residence or place of business to retrieve mail from a cluster box location.
► H.R. 2309 would downsize the USPS’ invaluable networks by closing thousands of post offices and mail-processing plants in a haphazard manner, which would result in massive delays in mail processing and simply destroy the current USPS service standards that customers have come to rely on.
► Perhaps worst of all, H.R. 2309 would do nothing to reduce the crushing annual payments to pre-fund future retiree health benefits—payments that no other agency or business must make—despite the fact that the retiree health benefit fund already has nearly $45 billion in it, enough money to cover health care costs for future retirees for decades to come. As a matter of fact, the bill actually increases the congressionally mandated payments to the fund, which would all but guarantee a collapse of the Postal Service in the future.
We need to make sure every member of Congress receives this message loud and clear to ensure that H.R. 2309 never makes it to the floor. Please do your part to protect the future of the Postal Service by calling your representative at 888-863-6103 and by urging your co-workers, family members and friends to do the same.
In Solidarity,
Fredric V. Rolando, President
National Association of Letter Carriers
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Locked Out Crystal Sugar Workers Need Help
| Dear Brothers and Sisters:
As you may or may not know, BCTGM Locals 167G (Unit 264, Unit 266, and Unit 326), 265G, 267G, 269G and 372G are going into 11 months of being Locked Out by ACSC. Our Leadership and Negotiators met with ACS on June 8th but to no avail would they accept our offer they're determined to stick with their final offer.
Our North Dakota Brothers and Sisters are still Standing Strong as we all are even though they don't receive unemployment now. Some of our Minnesota Brothers and Sisters will soon be running out of their unemployment. Also we greatly appreciate all your support and the donations we've received and you'll always be in our hearts and thoughts. I'm now asking if you could reach once again into your pockets and help our Brothers and Sisters through this time of need. Any donations to our Lockout fund or Food Drive is greatly appreciated.
You can send them to:
BCTGM 167G
100 N. 3rd Street, Suite 50
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Please know that we will definitely pay it forward when the times comes.
In Solidarity,
Debra Kostrzewski,
Food Drive Coordinator
I can be reached at 218-478-4045,if any questions
Bakery,Confectionery,Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union
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Bring Jobs Home? Senate Republicans Say No
| July 20, 2012
Republican senators "stood firm with Mitt Romney and his 1 percent lobbyist friends" when they successfully filibustered the Bring Jobs Home Act yesterday, says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. The bill would cut taxes for U.S. companies that bring jobs and business operations back to the United States and end tax loopholes that reward companies that ship jobs overseas.
Read more and comment
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra Auditions
| David Rutherford, Music Director
Announces auditions for the following:
Principal Trombone; 2nd Horn; Section Violin; Section Viola; Substitutes for all sections, but particularly: Sub Strings, Sub Horns, Sub Trumpets, Sub Trombones
Saturday, August 25, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
at Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver
For details, e-mail or call Carrie Beeder, Orchestra Manager
beeder@pcisys.net 303-330-9126
If interested, send resume via e-mail (address above) or mail to:
Carrie Beeder
142 W. Ellsworth Ave.
Denver CO 80223
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Lakewood Symphony Auditions
| Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for second trombone and all section strings. Also, we are auditioning for subs in other sections. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7:30-10, Sept thru May at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. For audition requirements, appointment, and further information call 303 - 980-0400 or email mafleet@juno.com.
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Parker Symphony Orchestra Auditions
| The Parker Symphony Orchestra is a mostly volunteer community orchestra which performs 4 concerts a year at the beautiful new Parker Arts and Cultural Events (PACE) center in Parker, Colorado. Our dress rehearsals and concerts are at the PACE center, all other rehearsals are at Cherry Creek High School (9300 East Union, Greenwood Village 80111) on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 until 9:15PM. The season runs from late August through mid May. We are looking for musicians to fill the following vacancies:
Concertmaster *
Principal Trumpet
Viola
String Bass
Percussion
French Horn (IV)
* The Concertmaster is a paid position in the PSO. The stipend for the 2012 - 2013 season is $1,600. All other positions are volunteer.
If you are interested in auditioning, please contact the Music Director, Rene Knetsch, at rknetsch@comcast.net for details.
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Longmont Symphony Auditions
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Longmont Symphony Orchestra announces vacancies and auditions.
The Longmont Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Robert Olson, has the following vacancies for the 2012-13 season:
Principal trombone ($201/ per quarter)
Principal bassoon ($201/per quarter)
Section oboe
Section horn
Section strings
Auditions will be held at Skyline High School on August 26, 2012. Please contact Cami Kidwell-Dodge for audition materials and times:
or 303-772-8330. Visit our website for other information:
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Current Openings in the Golden Eagle Concert Band
| The Golden Eagle Concert Band, an adult 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. We are a great group of musicians who play for the love of music. You DO NOT pay to play with our group. If you have played an instrument in college, high school, or a wind ensemble at any level, and would like to get back into playing and 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.
OPENINGS:
Trumpet - 2-3 openings
Clarinet - 1-2 openings
Bassoon - 1 opening
Tenor Sax - 1 opening
Percussion - 2 openings.
We are preparing for our summer schedule as we are a year round band and the 3rd Annual Colorado Community Band Festival on August 25, 2012. We play a full summer schedule and 3 formal concerts annually.
I look forward to talking to you.
Check out our web site at www.gebb.org
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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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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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Colorado Young Sinfonia announces auditions for 2012-13 Season.
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The Colorado Young Sinfonia, entering its 12th season under founding director/conductor Basil Vendryes, announces auditions for the new season. We are looking for talented players of violin, viola, cello and double bass between the ages of 12 and 30 to join one of the premier ensembles for young people in the Denver area. Rehearsals are generally on Tuesday evenings in Lakewood, and we will present 3 different programs during this season.
Auditions will be held the week of August 20th, by appointment. Please email Basil Vendryes at
for more information and application form/materials.
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| National Repertory Orchestra's 2012 Summer Season | The 2012 season marks the National Repertory Orchestra's 53rd
Anniversary and Maestro Topilow's 35th season as Music Director. Click here to purchase single tickets and packages or call the Riverwalk Center directly (970) 547-3100.
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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. |
Blessing "Scholastic" trombone, model #419496. Good condition. Asking $150. Horn is currently at the DMA office. Contact Lloyd if you're interested: 303-424-4508 or sbowenstewart@gmail.com
ZOOM surround sound digital recorder.
Near new, used only a few times. $150. It has many accessories. Can be seen at Elite Sound, 3535 S. Platte River Drive, Suite A, Englewood, CO 80110 or call Jess Gerardi at 303-761-3270 or Gordon Close at 303-781-6667For Sale: Like new demonstrator R-12 Rock n Roller Multi Cart. Barely used with "no flat" 10" x 3" pneumatics on the back and 8" x 2.25" stock pneumatics on the front. Deck stretchout is 52" with 500lb load capacity and 32" wings for big loads. $199.00 Rod Taylor MARIGAUX Oboe
303-839-9363 or rodrtaylor@q.com
This instrument is 6 years old. Anyone, students & teachers interested in receiving information or seeing this instrument, please contact Margo at 253-579-2152.
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.
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
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 - sbowenstewart@gmail.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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