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In Memory - Elaine Lenicheck
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Elaine Cage Lenicheck
April 9, 1925 - July 26, 2012
 Longtime Denver resident, Elaine Cage Lenicheck, passed from this world on July 26, 2012 at Holly Creek Retirement Community in Centennial, CO. A native Denverite, Elaine was born to Arthur and Hazel Cage in their house at 2979 Yates St.
Elaine knew early in life that she wanted to be a professional musician. Her father purchased a second-hand flute for Elaine and she began flute lessons in junior high school. Showing her early mastery, she became principal flutist in the Denver Junior Symphony Orchestra while at North High School and, subsequently, was chosen to play in the Denver Civic Symphony, the amateur predecessor to the Denver Symphony Orchestra. After graduating from high school in 1942, she was offered an audition with Eastman School of Music, but instead chose to attend the University of Denver where she met and married her soul mate, trumpeter and conductor Ed Lenicheck.
During Elaine's time at the University of Denver, she fulfilled her musical dream, accepting the position of first piccolo and third flute with the Denver Symphony Orchestra, a position she held for 43 years until she retired in 1986. In addition to private teaching, Elaine was active in various musical groups such as the Central City Opera, Denver Municipal Band, Wednesday Music Party (a local womens' music club in Denver), and a "Young Audiences" woodwind quintet formed with members from the Denver Symphony.
In 1989, Elaine was honored to be the first recipient of the "Outstanding Alumni Award" presented by the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, an achievement of which she was very proud. During her retirement, she also greatly enjoyed volunteering, giving several years to Young Musicians Foundation of Colorado and logging over 3900 hours at the main gift shop at the University of Colorado Hospital.
She is survived by her three children: Rob (& Lucinda) Lenicheck of Palo Alto, CA, Debra (& Mark) Schrepel of Gaston, OR and Diane (& Doug) Hutchinson of Aurora, CO. Elaine was also extraordinarily proud of her 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Memorial service is scheduled for August 17th at First Plymouth Congregational Church at 2:00 PM. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers to the Denver Municipal Band.
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New Agreement with Denver Center Attractions
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The DMA proud to announce a new collective bargaining agreement with Denver Center Attractions. DCA is the region's prominent presenter of Tony Award-winning shows and touring musicals. Because of the fine work of DCA and Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), Denver is now a "pick city" on the touring circuit, enabling Denver to launch national tours such as The Book of Mormon and to debut bound-for-Broadway engagements such as The Little Mermaid.
The term of the agreement goes from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2014. The first-year rate for Traveling Shows will be $170.31. The first-year rate for Local Shows will be $152.88. Additionally, there will be a 10.9% employer pension contribution on all services.
Special thanks go to our Negotiation Committee Chairperson Jim Vaughn, and to committee members Art Bouton, Gary Buss, Mark Foster, Michelle Orman and Ron Bland (DMA officer/representative). We are also most thankful to DCA Director of Programming John Ekeberg and DCPA President/CEO Randy Weeks. We look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come.
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Bob Garner, who brought Broadway to Denver, dies at age 80
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7/24/2012
By Joanne Davidson
The Denver Post
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Robert Garner poses in front of the iconic image for "Les Miserables" in 1991. (John Sunderland, Denver Post file)
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Robert Garner poses in front of the iconic image for "Les Miserables" in 1991. "He was the ultimate showman," said Nancy Rebek, who became public-relations director for Denver Center Attractions. "He had a thousand wonderful, crazy ideas ... and more often than not, they worked." (John Sunderland, Denver Post file)
He was an entrepreneur and an impresario, a charismatic wheeler-dealer who brought Broadway to the Mile High City. Were it not for Robert Garner, such powerhouse entities as Disney and producer Cameron Mackintosh probably would not have even considered bringing, or beginning, national tours of such blockbusters as "Les Miserables," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Miss Saigon," "The Little Mermaid" and "Lion King" here.
Garner died Thursday at his Denver home following a brief illness. He was 80. He is survived by a sister.
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Olympics- Musicians irked over offers of no or little pay
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Todd Martens
Los Angeles Times
July 25, 2012
Music fans might want to pay close attention to the Summer Olympics,
especially because the organizing committee foreshadowed its intentions
during the closing ceremony four years ago in Beijing.
There, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and pop vocalist Leona Lewis
emerged from a double-decker bus to perform Whole Lotta Love - signaling a
pop-culture focus for London.
Secrets and rumors still surround the Friday opening ceremony, with the
latest that spy figure James Bond (Daniel Craig) will open the show and that
Paul McCartney will close it.
In any case, music is sure to play a pivotal role at the opening event -
being directed by Danny Boyle. His films, including Slumdog Millionaire,
have used soundtracks almost as characters. A shortlist of potential songs
to be played at the ceremony was leaked last month to the British media. It
included numbers by the Clash, the Rolling Stones, the Sex Pistols and the
Who.
For the first time, music from the opening and closing ceremonies will be
digitally released by online retailers immediately after the event. The
organizing committee commissioned five original songs for the games,
featuring selections from artists as diverse as rapper Dizzee Rascal and the
theatrical rockers of Muse.
The two-week marriage of sport and music hasn't come without tension,
though.Some artists have started an online petition against what they think
is a lack of proper compensation by Olympic organizers. The committee has
reached an agreement with Britain's Musicians' Union that clears the way for
volunteers and headlining artists to perform free. So what's the problem?
The fine print states that "professional" musicians are to be paid.Read On
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Philadelphia Orchestra Association exits bankruptcy
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Peter Dobrin
Philadelphia Inquirer
July 31, 2012
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Eric L. Frank approved the association's
reorganization plan June 28, but with the writing of checks and completion
of other administrative matters Monday and Tuesday, the curtain officially
comes down on perhaps the most perilous episode in the history of the
organization that supports and presents the storied ensemble.
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An open rehearsal of the Philadelphia Orchestra in Verizon Hall. (AP Photo/George Widman, File)
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When it filed its April, 2011, Chapter 11 petition, the Philadelphia
Orchestra became the first major U.S. orchestra to declare bankruptcy. The
case took longer (15½ months), and was more expensive (almost $10 million in
professional fees and expenses) than expected. Read On
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Scott Martin - At the Buell Theater, playing in Jersey Boys
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Scott Martin has performed professionally in a wide variety of musical styles and roles. As a studio musician in New York City with Carly Simon, he sang background vocals and played synthesizers on the hit, Coming Around Again, which was also the theme song to the movie Heartburn, starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. He worked with Mariah Carey on her first recording session and her first album, as well as with singers Philip Bailey of Earth Wind and Fire and Robert Lamm of Chicago. He wrote and produced the title track to the album, Magnetic, by the jazz group Steps Ahead, featuring vocalist Dianne Reeves and saxophonist Michael Brecker. He has worked as a jazz pianist in Washington D.C., Boston, Paris, and the Caribbean. In Colorado, he has been the house pianist at Denver's El Chapultepec, Mel's Bar and Grill, and the Stanley Hotel, performed at Jazz Aspen and played with local artists ranging from Hazel Miller to the Hot Tomatoes Swing Orchestra to the salsa band Conjunto Colores. He currently leads the jazz band, Sundays at Vic's, whose debut DVD/CD 2 disc set was a finalist in the 2008 Independent Music Awards.
In the music theater world, Assistant conductor/keyboard II for the Jersey Boys national tour 1 at the Buell Theater, Denver - Dec 08/Jan 09 and tour 2 July/Aug 2012 - included background vocals and memorized/choreographed on stage performance scenes. Conductor/pianist for 2010-2012
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Jersey Boys, currently playing at the Buell Theater in Denver through Aug 11.
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performances of Avenue Q, White Christmas and Smokey Joe's Cafe at the Midtown Arts Center in Ft. Collins, CO. Arranger/conductor/keyboardist for the fall 08 run of Magdalene, Woman of Light at the Denver Civic Theater, conductor/pianist for the Modern Muse Theater Company's production of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years at the Buntport Theater, and at CenterStage in Evergreen. Understudy for the lead role of Cosme McMoon in the Arvada Center's production of the musical Souvenir. Co-wrote and starred in the multimedia performance piece YAMS, presented by the Helander Dance Theater at the Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder; on-stage pianist for the Rocky Mountain Revue in Estes Park and What's in the World at the Boulder Dinner Theater. Audition pianist for the Denver Center's production of The Taffettas and Colorado Light Opera's Oklahoma and Anything Goes.
Scott's teaching interests came into focus as a grad. school TA at CU Boulder where he taught sight singing, ear training and music theory instructor. As an educator, Scott taught and designed a Music Business course at the University of Colorado at Denver, He created the music program at the University of Denver High School, complete with a full music curriculum including midi/computer technology, performance ensembles, and jazz and rock history.
Scott has been a private piano instructor through the Applied Music Program at CU Boulder, and from 2000 to present he has been an accompanist for the CU Boulder Dept. Of Dance and Theater, ballet/modern dance and Broadway rep. class. He is now on the piano faculty at the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts, Parlando School in Boulder and has been choral accompanist and jazz band director at the Shining Mountain Waldorf School in Boulder.
Be sure to catch Scott and the band every Sunday at Vic's Espresso, 2680 Broadway in Boulder, from noon to 2pm. After 10 years, this is now Boulder's longest, steady jazz gig. More info at www.SundaysAtVics.com
Jersey Boys - Jul 17, 2012-Aug 11, 2012 - BUY TICKETS www.scottmartinmusic.com
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| Denver Municipal Band, August Schedule |  Upcoming Concerts
Aug 3, 6:30 PM - The DMB Jazz Band for a Colorado Day Celebration at Fairmount Cemetery
Aug 4, 7:30 PM - DMB Jazz Band at Harvey Park. Nearby fireworks are scheduled for 9:00 P.M.
Aug 5, 7:30 PM - DMB Jazz Combo at Washington Park
Aug 7, 7:30 PM - DMB Jazz Combo at Cook Park
Aug 10, 7:30 PM - Concert Band at Sterne Park with fireworks following the concert at about 9:00 P.M.
Aug 11, 7:30 PM - Concert Band at Southmoor Park
Aug 12, 7:30 PM - Concert Band at Washington Park
Aug 15, 7:00 PM - DMB Jazz Band at the Stonehocker House
Aug 17, 7:00 PM - DMB Brass Ensemble at Bates and Hobart Park Aug 19, 7:30 PM - Concert Band at Washington Park Aug 25, 7:00 PM - DMB Jazz Band at Mayfair Park Aug 26, 6:30 PM - Concert Band at Cheesman Park
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Centerpiece Jazz, 8/1
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Wednesday, August 1 - Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., Golden - Jazz Series
5:30 to 8:30 pm. On the Patio 303-279-3121 Centerpiece Jazz
Reservations for 6 or more, less than six is first come first seated. Tavern menu on the patio
Make their live easy, reserve if you are going so they will have enough tables set.
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Late Nite Swing in "The Tap Room" 8/3
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Friday, August 3rd, 10pm to 1am:
Late Nite 'SWING' in 'The Tap Room' @ the OMNI-Interlocken Hotel in Broomfield
LIVE Jazz Quartet featuring popular music from 'The Great American Songbook of Jazz Standards'
Sinatra-style vocals by Jack Harman (aka: John Frick to ISB alumni)
w/ Denver Jazz Greats: Mark Diamond (standup BASS); Andy Weyl (KEYBOARDS); Rich Chiaraluce (SAX); Chris Lee (DRUMS)
Engagement produced especially for ISB Alumni
But Open to the Public
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Wolves Belong in Colorado-A Musical Benefit Concert, 8/23
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WildEarth Guardians and our partners in Colorado are hosting a night of music and fun to benefit wild wolves and you are invited to join us!
When: Thursday, August 23 2012
Where: Cameron Church
1600 S. Pearl Street,
Denver, Colorado 80210
Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Cost: $10 per person
(tickets can be purchased online or at the merchant locations listed here)
Musicians include Tom Blomster, Robert Eldridge, Jack Hadley, Neil Haverstick, Bill Hill, Nadya Hill, Mike Keefe, Chuck Lettes, Neela, Mary Stribling, and Harry Tuft.
Come enjoy the music and lend your support for Colorado's charismatic canids. Colorado needs wolves and wolves need Colorado!
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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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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions
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VIOLIN
DATE: Saturday, September 8, 2012
Assistant Concertmaster Assistant Principal 2nd Violin
Principal 1st Violin (2nd Stand outside)
Section Violin- 3 positions
Substitue Violin
VIOLA
DATE: Saturday, September 8, 2012
Section Viola
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Friday, August 31, 2012
For more information and to request an audition time for any of the above openings email a ONE PAGE resume to: April Johannesen, Personnel Manager
fcsmanager@gmail.com
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
Information and repertoire may be found at www.fcsymphony.org/aboutus/jobopportunities.html
Please note: The DMA has now agreement with the FCSO regarding wages or working conditions
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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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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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Official Notices from the AFM-EPF Pension Fund
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Required Notices - July 27, 2012
As required by law, the following items will be mailed to Participants, Beneficiaries, Employers, AFM and AFM Locals on July 27, 2012:
- Cover Letter
- Notice of Critical Status for Plan Year Ending March 31, 2013 - This notice advises you that, as was the case the last two years, the Plan was certified in critical status. It describes the legal reason for that certification and discusses the implications of it.
- Annual Funding Notice for Plan Year Ending March 31, 2012 - All defined benefit plans like the Plan are required to provide you with this annual notice, regardless of their funded status. Please be aware that parts of this notice reflect the finances of the Plan as of April 1, 2011, rather than March 31, 2012.
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Notice to Participants and Beneficiaries Regarding Funding Relief
- This document advises you that the Plan's Board of Trustees elected to take advantage of special rules that provide a longer period for the Plan to take into account the unprecedented investment losses in the Plan year ending March 31, 2009. The notice also discusses the implications of that election.
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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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Denver Guitar Group August Meeting Reminder
| I'll make it short and sweet this month. If you missed July's meeting you missed out on some great playing, and some valiant efforts at group playing! It really was a blast.
We hope you'll join us next Monday for another installment of the Denver Guitar Group. We may not be bonafide, sanctioned or approved, but we definitely have a lot of fun. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the University Park United Methodist Church in the West Fellowship hall (follow the signs once you're in the door).
See you next Monday, August 6th!
Denver Guitar Group
For more details check us out on Facebook - Denver Guitar Group. Like us to receive updates and notices.
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Fight Over Immigrant Firings
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By STEVEN GREENHOUSE and STEVEN YACCINO
New York Times
Published: July 27, 2012
MILWAUKEE - On May 27, about 150 workers from Palermo's Pizza factory here, representing three-fourths of its production workers, met to sign a petition saying they wanted to unionize. They say they gave the petition to management two days later.
Around the same time, Palermo's delivered letters to 89 immigrant workers, asking them to provide documentation verifying that they had the right to work in the United States. Ten days later, almost all of them were fired.
Labor organizers assert that Palermo's, one of the nation's largest producers of frozen pizza, was trying to snuff out a unionization drive in its infancy. The company says it was merely responding to warnings it had received from federal immigration authorities to fire unauthorized workers or face hefty fines.
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AFT's Weingarten Promotes 'Solution-Driven Unionism'
| July 30, 2012
America's unions need to focus on "solution-driven unionism," President Randi Weingarten told delegates at AFT's convention. "We need to act in innovative, creative and new ways-simultaneously refuting our critics, advancing our values, connecting with community and proposing solutions."
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We Asked, You Condemned Caterpillar's Greed
| July 27, 2012
In more than 200 responses, our readers condemned Caterpillar's demand that workers at its Joliet, Ill., plant accept a six-year wage freeze from the company that made $4.9 billion last year. If the workers offered to work for free, the company "would want your shirt and charge you for the sweat," said one reader.
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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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Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra Auditions
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Join us for the third year of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras, under the music direction of Gary Lewis! GBYO is comprised of a Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Philharmonic, Sinfonia, Chamber Music Program, and Theory Class. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. GBYO students work with amazing conductors and mentors, perform in Macky Auditorium, take private lessons, and play in their parallel ensemble at school.
Brian Jack
Executive Director, GBYO
720-891-2259
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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 National Repertory Orchestra announces it's Season Finale |  |
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On Friday, August 3rd, join conductor Carl Topilow for the Season Finale, featuring the William Tell Overture and Mahler Symphony No.5. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the final gathering of the 2012 National Repertory Orchestra musicians.
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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. |
Fender Amp Can and charger.
720-227-3851.
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
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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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