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October 1, 2012
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Lockout set to take effect for Minn. Orchestra
| by Euan Kerr, Minnesota Public Radio
September 30, 2012
After Minnesota Orchestra management rejected a last-minute request for binding arbitration, it appears that the organization is headed for a lockout at midnight Sunday.
After a 90-minute meeting in which management rejected the arbitration request and another request to continue negotiating with the terms of the current contract in place, musicians emerged to say that no deal had been reached.
Orchestra management had set the midnight deadline for a deal to prevent a lockout.
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Atlanta Symphony musicians strike deal, avert delay of season opener
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By Ernie Suggs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
9/26/12
After going without pay for a month, the musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra accepted a new collective bargaining agreement Wednesday, barely averting a postponement of the fall season. The deal will cost players $5.2 million in compensation over two years, change their pay structure, and cut their numbers significantly.
In return, ASO President Stanley Romanstein and a handful of other top ASO executives will forfeit 6 percent of their collective salaries.
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Late Boulder Daily Camera critic to be honored
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By Kelly Dean Hansen Camera Classical Music Writer09/28/2012  | |
Wes Blomster will be honored at a concert featuring the music he cherished. (Daily Camera)
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When classical music critic Wes Blomster died on Oct. 1, 2011, the city of Boulder and the Daily Camera lost a great champion of that which is most beautiful and excellent in the human spirit.
Blomster, 82, had been in deteriorating health for some time, and his death came after a brief stay in hospice care. Despite the fact so many in Boulder knew and loved him, the Camera critic was an intensely private person, and few really knew the most fascinating details of his eventful life. What: Wes Blomster memorial concert, presented by his son, Thomas
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday Where: First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder Tickets: Donations accepted for general admission seating, though a VIP package is available Info: 303-322-1764
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Musicians lose out in Internet Radio Fairness Act
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By Ray Hair, international president, American Federation of Musicians 08/15/12 10:30 AM ET
Great music has always had a way of spreading, no matter the technology or the era. In ancient times, if a song had that special something, it was passed down orally, person to person, family to family, from generation to generation. Today, technology enables us to hear the latest hit almost as soon as it is created and recorded. And digital music innovators like LastFM, Music Choice, Pandora, SiriusXM and countless others are making it easier than ever to hear the music we love, whenever and wherever. Whether it's at home, at work, or on our mobile devices, the benefits of our nation's creative community are now available at the touch of a button (or click of a mouse).
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Say No to Slashing Musicians' Pay
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You may have heard from Pandora, asking you to contact Congress to support their "fairness" bill, the Internet Radio Fairness Act. But Pandora isn't telling you the whole story: the bill would slash paychecks to artists and labels simply to line Pandora's pockets.
We need you to write Congress now and tell them to SAY NO TO SLASHING MUSIC CREATORS' PAY.
The truth is that Pandora's dishonest proposal would be devastating to music creators. And while Pandora's misleading campaign claims that Pandora is suffering under the current, fair system of compensation, nothing could be further from the truth. Pandora is expected to clear $600 million in revenues next year under the current system, and has seen year to year revenue growth that would be the envy of many businesses and families in this time of slow economic growth.
Please CLICK HERE to send a message to your Senators and Representative, asking them to oppose this bill.
This is probably the most important letter that I have ever asked you to send to Congress. The Internet radio services have a tremendous listenership that will write to Congress in support of the bill without the context of its impact on musicians. It is important that our vast membership write every Member of Congress putting this issue into perspective. We support rate parity for all music platforms if that rate fairly compensates musicians, and if it includes terrestrial AM/FM radio.
Thank you for doing this.
Best,
Hal
Hal Ponder
Director of Government Relations
American Federation of Musicians
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The NO votes in this latest Indy poll were pulling ahead. Get on it!
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Indianapolis Business News
Should the city back the Symphony?
"The city has used public funds to support its pro sports teams, touting their economic impact. How about giving the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra a multimillion-dollar annual subsidy to help keep it at full-strength?"
Click the following link to vote: http://www.ibj.com/poll?pollId=159
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Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Michael Thornton, horn
R. STRAUSS / Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks
R. STRAUSS / Horn Concerto No. 2
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV / Scheherazade
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A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration
Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, associate chorus director
Rodgers and Hammerstein were one of Broadway's most popular and successful songwriting duos in the 1940's and 50's. Joined by Broadway veteran vocalists, the Colorado Symphony celebrates a collection of their work with selections from musicals such as Oklahoma!, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.
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Concert for Wes Blomster, 10/1
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In memory of professor and music critic Wes Blomster on the one year anniversary of his death, the Colorado Chamber Orchestra presents the Concert for Wes on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 7:30, First United Methodist Church in Boulder. For further information visit our website at: http://cochamberorchestra.org/ or contact Thomas Blomster at 303-322-1764 or
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Boulder Philh w/ Byron Stripling, 10/6
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 Music of New Orleans: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
BYRON STRIPLING, TRUMPET & VOCALS
Saturday, October 6 - 7:30 PM
Macky Auditorium, CU Campus, Boulder
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Butterman, Music Director
Details
BUY TICKETS
- Watch video of Byron playing "Tiger Rag" with the Boston Pops
- Listen to Music Director Michael Butterman talk about this concert on KGNU's "Classic Monday" program with Ron Nadel
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Tickets can be ordered online or by calling 303-449-1343, ext. 2. Tickets start at $13; Students $5!
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series, 10/9
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concert Series is pleased to present
Made in America
with the Ivy Street Ensemble and Friends
Tuesday evening, October 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
7755 Vance Drive, Arvada 80003
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This unique program features music written exclusively by American composers:
Aaron Copland, as well as three living composers, David Mullikin, Maria Newmann, and Kenji Bunch.
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Maria Newmann's piece, Pennipotenti,
will be prefaced by a presentation on the four birds represented in the music,
given by cellist and avid birder, Thomas Heinrich.
We will enjoy a meet and greet reception following the program. Please join us!
To pre-reserve tickets, visit tpcarvada.org and click on the 2nd Tuesdays button or phone 303-422-3656 x25, Pre-reservations can be paid for the night of the concert.
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Tickets may also be purchased for $15 adults, $10 students (through high school)
at the door, with cash, check or credit card.
Second Tuesdays at Trinity is sponsored by Trinity Presbyterian Church,
and co-sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Pianos graciously provided by Schmitt Music, Denver.
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Laurie Dameron, multimedia environmental concerts, 10/10 thru 11/3
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nd Gathering Place 2027 13th Street Boulder, CO join us after www.BoulderGreenStreets.org(opening Janis Kelly and Spirit Voices)
"What Can I Do?" multimedia environmental concerts
This is a 60-75 minute educational keynote presentation featuring the photography of John Fielder, Karl Snyder and Laurie Dameron, video, information and live music.
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Some may think I am preaching to the choir on environmental issues in Colorado but consider that in 2010 the city of San Francisco boasted a diversion rate of 85%. (Diversion rate is how much material is diverted from the land fill by recycling, compost, reducing and reusing) The same year Boulder's diversion rate was 35%! I think we can do better!
Or next time you are out having coffee look around the room to see how many folks are sitting having their drinks in non-recyclable paper cups.
I believe it is the little things that can add up to make a BIG difference! So come on out or invite your neighbor or friend and learn something new. YOU ARE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!!!
please ask yourself: "What Can I Do?" Please mark one of these dates on your calendar...
Oct 10 - 14 25th Annual Crones Council Conference Salt Lake City, UT Oct 17 TBA Prescott, AZ Oct 19 7:30 pm Wildwood Sounds 850 Grand Ave Del Norte, CO (special guest speaker Tom Wolter from the "Rio Grande Watch Dogs") Oct 23 7 pm Silt Public Library 600 Home Ave Silt, CO (special guest speaker Marilyn Gleason) Oct 27 8 pm Swallow Hill 71 E Yale Ave Denver, CO Nov 3 8 pm Coal Creek Coffee Company 110 E Grand Ave Laramie, WY THANKS FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL MUSIC!!! For more info and please visit "What Can I Do?"
Laurie's Facebook Page and be sure to give it your personal "LIKE" on FB: Concert ScheduleMore Informationwww.lauriedameron.com/You can support Laurie's work with a tax-deductible contribution. Please make checks payable to "Our Musical Heritage" and in the memo line write "What Can I Do? project". Mail to: Our Musical Heritage, 1165 Delaware St., Denver, CO 80204.
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Neil Haverstick w/ Colorado Chamber Orch, 10/12
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WHO: Neil "Stickman" Haverstick, on 19-tone Electric Guitar with Colorado Chamber Orchestra, Thomas Blomster, Conductor. Special Guest Artists: William Hill, Percussion and Nadya Hill, Violin. WHAT: Microstock 7 WHERE: Camerson Church, 1600 S. Pearl Street in Denver, CO WHEN: Oct. 12, 2012 at 8 PM. Donations at the door.  | | William Hill |
This concert showcases the brilliant versatility of some of Denver's most familiar musicians. Blues guitarist Neil Haverstick performs Spider, a "concerto" for 19-tone electric guitar and chamber orchestra. Thomas Blomster conducts his own arrangement of this ground-breaking work. Colorado Symphony member William Hill, percussionist, will be joined by his daughter and violinist Nadya in performances of his own compositions. Blomster and Hill will combine forces with the Stickman for a double percussion and guitar ensemble, a Power Trio, unlike any other.
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The Classical Brass, 10/14
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 Upcoming performance by Classical Brass.
Sunday, October 14, 3:00 PM at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Arvada
10001 W. 58th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
Phone: 303-421-9930
The concert features all music by American composers, including Copland, Cole Porter and more. Should be lots of fun!
Don't hesitate to call me if you need more info...or you can find us on FaceBook or our website: www.theclassicalbrass.com
Roberta Goodall 720-488-0473
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| Colorado Chamber Players, 10/14 |
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IN OCTOBER, the CCP presents Music of Mark Carlson. Mark Carlson is a composer and performer based in Los Angeles, and is on the faculty at the Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA. Thanks in part to a generous grant from New Music USA/Meet the Composer, Carlson will spend 5 days in Denver on aCreative Connections visit. Carlson will work with composition students at Denver School of the Arts, speak on Colorado Public Radio, and give a pre-concert talk at the CCP's opening gala concert at the brand new Opus Two Hall in Lafayette. The CCP will perform three seminal works of Mark Carlson: Piano Quartet (1992), View from a Hilltop (2009) and Hall of Mirrors (1999).
WHEN: Sunday October 14th, 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Opus Two Hall, 9167 Davidson Way, Lafayette, 80026 (near Baseline Road and 95th St, Boulder)
TICKETS: $30 general admission, $25 students and seniors 62+. Available only in advance through EventBrite,http://markcarlsonatopustwohall.eventbrite.com/ Includes a delicious post concert reception with wine, appetizers and desserts.
ARTISTS: Andrew Cooperstock, Piano; Daniel Silver, Clarinet; Paul Primus, Violin; Barbara Hamilton, Viola; Judith McIntyre, Cello; Mark Carlson, Visiting Composer
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STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
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Neil Bridge & Karen Lee, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. every Fri.
@ The Bistro at Aspen Grove
7301 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120
Joni Janak and Centerpiece Jazz, 3rd Thursday of each month
Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm. 303-238-7999
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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Boulder Philharmonic Auditions
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The Boulder Philharmonic announces openings for the following tenure-track positions:
CONCERTMASTER
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SECOND VIOLIN
ASSISTANT/UTILITY HORN
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Inside the Orchestra announces opening for Executive Director
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Inside the Orchestra (formerly JSG) is currently searching for a new Executive Director. We are  accepting applications through Oct. 5. Thank you.
Contact Cassandra Netzke:
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Cheyenne Symphony Auditions
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ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 2ND VIOLIN
SECTION AND SUBSTITUTE VIOLIN
SECTION AND SUBSTITUTE CELLO
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL BASS
SECTION AND SUBSTITUTE BASS
SECTION AND SUBSTITUTE VIOLA
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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Please Contribute to continue the great work of Labor's Community Agency
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In the early days of labor, when a family needed help the union brothers and sisters would pass the hat. Everyone gave what they could.
Today, Labor's Community Agency works with hundreds of our brothers and sisters who need a little bit of a hand every now and then. We do it because our motto is "Working, Serving and Giving."
In a recent and disappointing decision, we've taken a major blow to our funding sources, leaving us unable to continue to provide these services as early as next year. We have an ambitious goal; but it's doable, and here's how. If every brother and sister in labor and their friends and family donated as little as $5.00 per month (higher amounts get us there faster), we can continue the agency and serve those in desperate need. It is heartbreaking to think about our children on the street with no food. LCA helps them on your behalf. To make it easy on you to donate monthly, please click the Donate Now button below to make a monthly donation through the secure GivingFirst.org site using a credit card or checking or savings account. Also - don't forget to pass this on to
10 of your friends. Your support is essential to us meeting our goal!
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Donated Instruments Needed (especially acoustic guitars)
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Encuentro Community Center
Musical instruments (especially acoustic guitars) and a stove wanted for Encuentro Community Center educational music and cooking program for economically challenged young people. Please contact the DMA if you have guitars, other instruments, or a stove to donate. and ask for Jan or Thomas. |
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Registered to Vote?
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Voting registration deadlines are coming up fast, and in Colorado people can now register online-electronically, with nothing to print out-by clicking here:
https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter-classic/secuVerifyExist.do
You might think everyone you know is already registered, but now is the time to double-check and pass this email along. Asking a friend or family member is one of the most effective ways to get someone to register to vote. It's our responsibility to reach out and make sure all progressives are registered voters who get to the polls on Election Day.
If you know anyone in Colorado who is not a registered voter, who has moved recently, or if you're not sure whether someone is a registered voter, forward this email and ask your friends and family to register here:
https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter-classic/secuVerifyExist.do
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Littleton Symphony audition for 2nd/assistant first trumpet
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The Littleton Symphony announces an opening for:
SECTION TRUMPET PRINCIPAL TIMPANI
The orchestra has been rated as one of the finest community ensembles under the leadership
of Jurgen de Lemos, a professional conductor and internationally acclaimed musician,presenting
demanding programs. Rehearsals are on Monday nights.
For audition information contact bobbi_jones@comcast.net , 303-989-4727
www.littletonsymphony.org
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Longmont Symphony Orchestra announces Principal Horn vacancy
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The Longmont Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Robert Olson, has the following vacancies for the 2012-13 season:
Principal horn ($201/ per quarter)
Audition date and location TBA. Please contact Cami Kidwell-Dodge for audition materials and times: camikaye24@gmail.com or 303-772-8330. Visit our website for other information: http://www.longmontsymphony.org/
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Lakewood Symphony Auditions
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Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for principal trumpet, second oboe, 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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| 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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JOIN YOR! (Youth Orchestra of the Rockies)
| This year, in lieu of traditional auditions, the YOR begins the season with two open rehearsals on August 19 and 26, 2012 from 3:00 - 5:30 PM at Ridgeview Classical Schools, 1800 South Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO. No pre-regisration is required for these open rehearsals.
Building on the success of last season's collaborations between the Concert Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra, this
year the two orchestras will combine their efforts even more. Rehearsals will begin with strings, move on to works with some winds, and end with larger orchestral works. Open rehearsal (August 19 and 26, 2012) schedule: All music will be supplied, with proper bowings. A completed medical form is required for participation in open rehearsals. Enrollment forms will be available at open rehearsals and will be due at the first regular rehearsal (September 9, 2012) along with a $25 non-refundable enrollment fee. Tuition is $65 per month (3 payments in Fall semester, 4 in Spring). Scholarships may be available (obtain a form at the check-in desk). YOR supports school music programs! As part of the enrollment process, we will require confirmation that each musician is participating in her/his instrumental program if one exists. We welcome homeschool students. For more information and schedule for our first two rehearsals please go to the YOR website: http://www.fortnet.org/YOR/We look forward to meeting you! |
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| FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC. |
Colorado College, Seay Music Library..announcing Music Library Books and Scores sale ongoing!!
Packard Hall is on the SW corner of Cache La Poudre and Cascade. Music Library is on the lowest level of that building.
The Music Library's Books and Scores Sale is still happening!!
A variety of piano/organ music (both 2 and 4 hand) is available from such legendary composers as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn and many others!!
Other items include numerous Piano Method and Instruction materials, some vocal music and a general selection of random books. You'll never know what gems you may find!!
Prices are: $2.00 for any item with a white sticker.. $.50 for everything else..
The sale will go on during our normal hours of operation (Mon-Thurs: 8am -10pm, Fri: 8am-5pm, Sat: 1pm-4pm, Sun: 1pm-10pm).
We accept cash and checks payable to "Colorado College Music Library"
Cordovox -- Super V accordion, amplifier and generator.
Missing its foot pedal. Made in Italy, circa 1970. Almost new. Perfect for rock bands and others wanting amplified accordion music. The cordovox also synthesizes several other instruments for jazz, rock and pop styles. Comes in original, velvet-lined lined case. Includes original owner's booklet, plenty of cables. $995. Call Ed Ross at 720-227-3851
Susie Peek loves her new violin and is NOW looking for a violin to use for outdoor gigs- will be best if it has a great sound, and crummy varnish! Or if it's carbon fiber? I'm guessing it will be in the 5K price area. But less is fine, too, if the sound is really great for the price! Call (303)433-8222 or email susiepeek@earthlink.net
Knight upright piano, located in El Paso County. About 25 years old. $3000 OBO. From estate of music composer and arranger.
Contact: Judy at 949-581-6208.
King "Super 20" Alto Saxophone, built about 1947:
Sterling silver neck, 18 pearl keys, engraved pad cups. Good condition w/ original case - $4800 OBO. Contact Bob Mercier, 303-238-5046 or saxopony@q.com
Armstrong Flute, C Foot, open hole, sterling silver head joint -
$800 OBO. Contact Bob Mercier, 303-238-5046 or saxopony@q.com
2 Wurlitzer Saxophones:
1) Soprano, key of C, original mouthpiece, new pads plus new mouthpiece.
2) C-Melody Saxophone, over 100 yearsold, original pads, silverplate has turned black, original case, neckstrap and mouthpiece. Both for $800 OBO. Contact Bob Mercier, 303-238-5046 or saxopony@q.com
Clip-on Audio Technic Instrument Mic Pro Seriew #35 w/ 6' mic cable and adapter. U
sed twice. $200 OBO. Contact Bob Mercier, 303-238-5046 or saxopony@q.com
2 Antique Music Stands, one metal rack, one wood rack. Make offer. Contact Bob Mercier, 303-238-5046 or saxopony@q.com
Pocket Trumpet,
off brand, Make offer. Contact Bob Mercier, 303-238-5046 or saxopony@q.com
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.
STORE CLOSING SALE
Instruments and Accessories Fixtures etc ON SALE until Oct 29th.
Acoustic Music Revival
3445 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113
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.
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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
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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