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October 30, 2012
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Cleveland Orchestra, musicians ratify three-year agreement
| Scott Suttell
Crain's Cleveland Business
October 29, 2012
Musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra over the weekend ratified a three-year
trade agreement that will be in effect through Aug. 30, 2015.
The agreement covers 102 musicians. It sets minimum weekly compensation,
benefit levels, and other terms and conditions of employment for the
musicians of the orchestra, who are members of Local 4 of the American
Federation of Musicians.
In the first year of the agreement, the minimum weekly salary is set at
$2,333, unchanged from the weekly minimum at the end of the previous
agreement, according to a news release from the orchestra. Increases in the
subsequent years "will set the minimum weekly salary at $2,356 for the
2013-14 season and $2,403 for the 2014-15 season," the orchestra stated.
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Musicians from the MN Orchestra and SPCO Talk About What's Happened and What's Next
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In this revealing and provocative conversation, Ellen Dinwiddie Smith of the Minnesota Orchestra and Carole Mason Smith of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra talk with MNuet's Matt Peiken about the labor stalemates happening with their respective orchestras, their perspectives about what led to the musicians' predicaments and steps they see going forward. Among other charges, the musicians make the case that the management of each orchestra is looking to transition from an orchestral focus to one of presenting a wide array of events.
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Orchestra Nova cancels season
| Written by James Chute
10:55 a.m., Oct. 26, 2012
Orchestra Nova Friday canceled the remaining concerts of its 2012-13 season.
The 28-year-old ensemble, whose negotiations with its musicians had stalled and whose conductor, Jung-Ho Pak, resigned two days before the scheduled season-opening performances, had four sets of concerts remaining, including a new series at the California Center for the Arts Escondido.
With no reasonable hope of a successful outcome to the negotiations and the loss of our conductor, it was virtually impossible to deliver the rest of our season, said orchestra CEO Beverly Lambert in a statement.
Six months of contract negotiations came to a halt in late September when musicians did not agree to managements final offer of cutting the size of the 27-member orchestra in half and hiring the balance of the players on a per-service basis. Previously, Pak had wanted the entire orchestra to be on a per service basis and asked for absolute control over which musicians would be hired and fired.
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Employers get control by turning to lockouts
| Jim Spencer
 Minneapolis Star Tribune
October 28, 2012
Workers in contract disputes are more often told to stay home.
WASHINGTON - In his first 30 years as a labor lawyer, Harold Weinrich rarely advised corporate clients to lock unionized workers out of their jobs. In
the last decade, labor law rulings favoring employers have changed his mind.
These days, "the employer is in control," said Weinrich, who counsels employers on labor relations as a Washington-based partner at Jackson Lewis, a top workplace law firm. In lockouts, "the employer sets the time, and the employer sets the duration."
As professional musicians and professional hockey players in the Twin Cities are just learning and as sugar beet processors in northwestern Minnesota have grasped painfully for 14 months, companies and even non-profits are getting more aggressive with take-it-or-leave-it offers.
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Chamber orchestra's reputation on line
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Article by: EVELINA CHAO
October 26, 2012 - 9:00 PM
We musicians of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra express our profound gratitude to our community for its overwhelming support in light of the difficulties we face in contract negotiations with our interim management. Your letters and standing ovations buoy us through this extremely challenging time. Thank you.
Now, management and the board (the Society) has locked us out, and we want you to know why.
The leadership claims that it has sacrificed its share, and that it's time for us to do our part, yet it fails to acknowledge that we've accepted reductions in compensation, saving our orchestra more than $2 million over the past 10 years. It claims to negotiate in a collaborative manner, yet it has rejected outright, without compromise, our concessionary, money-saving and revenue-raising proposals. It insists that our deficit be erased through additional musician salary cuts (33 percent from our current base salary, not 15 percent), demanding an additional $4.5 million to be taken from us over the next three years. It demands the authority to be able to cut the number of musicians, perhaps from 34 to 28, and to terminate any musician involuntarily whenever it chooses to do so.
At the same time, certain board members, along with other arts partners, raised more than $50 million toward building a new concert hall. And nearly $3 million has been found to buy out 16 musicians identified as 55 years and older.
Clearly, it's not that there isn't enough money, but that our leaders intend it for other purposes.
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'Star Wars' Flash Mob
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In This Issue
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| Cleveland Orchestra, musicians ratify three-year agreement | | Musicians from the MN Orchestra and SPCO: What happens next? | | Orchestra Nova cancels season | | Employers get control by turning to lockouts | | Chamber orchestra's reputation on line | | 'Star Wars' Flash Mob | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Centerpiece Jazz, dates in November. | | Laurie Dameron - environmental concerts | | Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest, 11/3 | | PoeJazz album release party, 11/4 | | Mountain Music Duo, 11/8 | | Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 11/9 & 11/10 | | René Heredia's Flamenco Fusion Group, 11/10 | | Musicians of St. Clare, 11/11 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 11/17 | | Mercury Ensemble, 11/17 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Viola Substitute Auditions. | | CSO Audition for Principal Trombone | | Boulder Philharmonic Auditions | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | 4th Qtr DMA Dues are now payable | | Piano Needed to Borrow/Rent for DCTC | | Summer Pre-College Academy 2013 | | LABOR & POLITICS | | State Laws on Employee Time Off to Vote | | AFM Endorses President Barack Obama | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Highland Silver Cornet Band Seeks Cornet Players | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Littleton Symphony Auditions | | Longmont Symphony vacancy for Principal Horn | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Auditions | | Metro Community Band Openings | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | JOIN YOR! | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Jose Luis Gomez, conductor
Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director
In collaboration with the Denver Art Museum's exhibition, Becoming Van Gogh;
Timothy Standring, curator
SATIE / Jack in the Box
FAURÉ / Pavane
SAINT-SAËNS / Violin Concerto No. 3
FAURÉ / Requiem
Don't miss our Preludes and Talkbacks! These free pre and post concert sessions are a great way to learn more about the repertoire, musicians, and other topics relevant to the concert.
Preludes begin one hour prior to the start of each listed date and are 30 minutes long.
Talkbacks are following one date for each concert title (specific dates are noted).
*The speakers and topics will vary depending on the concert and are subject to change.
Prelude Speaker: Timothy Standring, Denver Art Museum
Mr. Standring will be speaking about curating the Becoming Van Gogh exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. Highlights of the Prelude include Mr. Standring's photos and insights on the process of creating this one-of-a-kind exhibit.
Prelude dates: Friday November 2, Saturday November 3, and Sunday November 4
Talkback date: Sunday November 4
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Singing sensation, Jackie Evancho, takes the stage with the Colorado Symphony at Boettcher Concert Hall for a One-Night-Only special appearance. This is your chance to experience Jackie's unique, gorgeous soprano that has propelled her to the top of the entertainment industry.
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Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Playing off the popularity of the first Classical Top 40 concert in the 2010/11 season, resident conductor Scott O'Neil will guide you through even more of the best, most popular pieces in the classical repertoire.
Don't miss our Preludes and Talkbacks! These free pre and post concert sessions are a great way to learn more about the repertoire, musicians, and other topics relevant to the concert.
Talkbacks are following one date for each concert title (specific dates are noted).
*The speakers and topics will vary depending on the concert and are subject to change.
Our Inside the Score series combines informative talks with a musical performance, so there is not a Prelude scheduled for this concert.
Talkback date: Friday November 9
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Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Hilary Kole, vocals
Vocalist Hilary Kole plays Bond girl as the Colorado Symphony performs the iconic music of James Bond. The "James Bond Theme," written by Monty Norman and arranged by John Barry, started it all in the 1962 production of Dr. No. another Bond film composer, David Arnold, described it as representing everything about the Bond character you would want: cocky, swaggering, confident, dark, dangerous, suggestive, sexy and unstoppable. The Symphony will perform several works from the films, including Academy Award® nominated songs such as "Live and Let Die" and "For Your Eyes Only."
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Centerpiece Jazz, dates in November
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Easy to remember: the third Thursday of each month,
Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm. 303-238-7999
Joni Janak and Centerpiece Jazz Third Thursdays: November 15, December 20
Friday, November 2 - Mt. Vernon Country Club. 8 pm.
Friday, November 9 - Mt. Vernon Country Club. 8 pm.
Friday, November 16 - Mt. Vernon Country Club. 8 pm.
Friday, November 23 - Mt. Vernon Country Club. 8 pm.
Saturday, November 24- Mt. Vernon Country Club. 8 pm
Friday, November 30 - Mt. Vernon Country Club. 8 pm.
Saturday, December 1 - Mt. Vernon Country Club. 8 pm.
Saturday, December 15 - Lakewood Elks, 1455 Newland - 7 to 10 pm.
Christmas Dance Members and guests Centerpiece Jazz
jonijanak.com edstephen.com
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Laurie Dameron, multimedia environmental concerts, 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?"
FINAL PERFORMANCE: 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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Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest, 11/3
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Special Guest Artist - Ray Sasaki Professor of Trumpet at the University of Texas at Austin
The Trumpet Fest will be held at
Metropolitan State University of Denver on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Hosted by: Michael Hengst, Asst. Professor of Trumpet
The Trumpet Fest is a one day event with concerts and master classes by faculty and
guest artists, and featuring a performance by the Rocky Mountain Brassworks
For more information see: www.rockymountaintrumpetfest.org
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PoeJazz album release party, 11/4
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 PoeJazz is at it, again. This time performing our newest release, A Breath Away from Heaven. It's a party at Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln Street, Denver beginning at 7pm. Admission is $17 for adults, and $12 for students.
The admission charge includes a Breath away from Heaven CD. It's going to be a great time, and Doug, Ron, and I certainly hope you can make it. A Breath Away from Heaven is a full, deep, rich, and entertaining work of art. In our 17th year of playing, we give you these wonderful sounds, and look forward to seeing you at Dazzle on Sunday, the fourth of November.
PoeJazz, Doug Roche, piano, Ron Bland, Bass, Lou Malandra, voice is a vehicle for three fine performing artists to spread a message of love, joy, and peace. We look forward to playing, A Breath away from Heaven for you.
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Mountain Music Duo, 11/8
|  We are looking forward to reuniting with flutist Becky Weidman-Winter for a performance on the Denver Eclectic Concerts series on Thursday, November 8 at 7 PM! The concert will feature the world premiere of our most recent commission by Timothy Buckman, as well as world music performed by Ransoli and Camacho. Food and wine will be served at the venue in the South Pearl shopping district in Denver. Buy your tickets early and save! Visit eclecticconcerts.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
We are also pleased to perform for National Adoption Day in Denver, the third consecutive year we have participated in this extraordinary event! Look for footage on your local TV station on November 16!
Remember to find us on Facebook, Twitter, or online. Order or download our music from CDBaby or iTunes!
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Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 11/9 & 11/10
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November 9 & 10, 2012 - 7:30 pm Concert, 6:30 pm Pre-Concert Talk
November 9, 2012, Friday
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
November 10, 2012, Saturday
First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Colorado Chamber Players
Mozart Piano Concerto in E-flat, K. 271
Elgar Introduction & Allegro for String Quartet and String Orchestra
JC Bach Sinfonia
Britten Simple Symphony for String Orchestra
www.promusicacolorado.org For further information, or to purchase tickets by phone, call: 720-443-0565
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René Heredia's Flamenco Fusion Group Trio at The D Note, 11/10
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November 10 René Heredia Jazz Fusion Group D Note 7519 Grandview Ave. Arvada, CO Tickets: $20 at the door 303-463-6683 www.dnote.us
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Musicians of St. Clare, 11/11
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Musicians of St. Clare will sing a
Memorial Concert of Healing and Consolation,
benefiting victims of the 7/20 Aurora theater tragedy, performing the Faure Requiem and other memorial works.
Join us on November 11, 2012, 3:00 pm
Auditorium at Gateway High School in Aurora,
1300 South Sable Boulevard, at 3:00 PM.
We are asking only $5.00 for admission, because our primary goal is to raise donations for the victims.
This is likely to be the final public event before the closing of the victim fund on November 15, 2012.
You may purchase tickets on our website, www.mscchoir.org - instructions below.
For more information, call (303) 278-4181 or email msc-choir-info@comcast.net.
If you wish to make a check donation, make payable to Aurora Victim Relief Fund. Cash also accepted, and we hope to have a credit card donation option available, using PayPal for secure transactions.
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Englewood Arts Presents, 11/17
| ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS continues its 2012-13 Chamber Music of the Masters series on Saturday, November 17 at 2:00p in Hampden Hall (2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center) with a performance by the ever-popular Up Close and Musical ensemble. This program will showcase the wind instruments of the Colorado Symphony and will be dedicated to the memory of a great friend of Englewood Arts and the Denver arts community in general, Erna Butler.
Included on the program will be Mozart: Divertimento in E-flat, K252 for 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, and 2 horns; Stravinsky: Octet for Wind Instruments; and Beethoven: Octet in E-flat Major, Opus 103.
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Featured musicians will be Brook Schoenwald, flute; Peter Cooper and Jason Lichtenwalter, oboe; Abby Raymond and Erin Svoboda, clarinet; Chad Cognata and Tristan Rennie, bassoon; Kolio Plachkov and Carolyn Kunicki, horn; Justin Bartels and Steve Kilburn, trumpet; and Paul Naslund and Gregory Harper,
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trombone.
You are invited to experience this unique concert series, and the entertaining 'chat' often interspersed throughout the programs, in the intimacy of Hampden Hall. We know you won't be disappointed!
Check out our newly designed website for more information on the upcoming season!
Website: http://www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Phone: 303.806.8196
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM (doors open ½-hour prior to start time)
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)
Tickets are General Admission:
$15.00 Adults | $12.00 (60+) | $5.00 (under 18)
Available at the door beginning 1 hour prior to concert time (Cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard)
or Online at www.englewoodarts.org
Location:
Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway
(Hampden & S. Jason)
+ Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
+ Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
+ Handicap accessible
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Mercury Ensemble, 11/17
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Mercury Ensemble Daniel Leavitt - Music Director Featuring oboe soloist, Max Soto
Nov. 17, 2012, 7:30 PM Adults $12 Students and Seniors $10 Grace United Methodist Church 4905 E. Yale Ave. 1 block west of I-25 on Yale
Program
Aria for Obo
e and Strings by John Corigliano
Suite for Strings by John Rutter
Quiet City by Aaron Copland
Daniel Leavitt - Trumpet
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Concerto in C minor by Benedetto Marcello
Gabriel's Oboe by Ennio Morricone Max began his musical education with the Orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil de Costa Rica which allowed him to study with PrincipalOboist Jorge Rodriguez and helped to cultivate a passion for Classical Music and the Oboe. Max arrived in the USA in 1996 at the Loyola University of New Orleans and received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance. Max began his professional career performing a season with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra as Assistant Principal Oboist. Max moved to Denver in 2002 in order to pursue his Masters Degree in Music Performance, He attended the Lamont School of Music at Denver University and graduated in 2004. Max went on a whirlwind tour of the United States and Canada performing The Pirates of Penzance with the London based Carl Rosa Opera Company.
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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 7 to 10pm at the Wazee Supper Club (15th & Wazee in LoDo) featuring Dave Hanson - keyboard, Ken Walker - bass, Alejandro Castano - drums, 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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Colorado Symphony Viola Substitute Auditions
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Announces VIOLA Substitute Auditions.
These auditions are for anyone not already on the substitute list and anyone wishing to provide the committee an update of their playing.
Auditions are scheduled for November 20 - Tuesday - 10:00AM - Boettcher Concert Hall.
Please contact Larry Brezicka at lbrezicka@coloradosymphony.org w/ inquiry and resume.
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CSO Audition for Principal Trombone
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The Colorado Symphony
Andrew Litton, Artistic Advisor
Announces audition for
PRINCIPAL TROMBONE (Tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, February 25th and 26th, 2013.
Highly qualified applicants email or FAX a one-page resume to:
Larry Brezicka, Personnel Manager
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
Boettcher Concert Hall - 1000 14th Street, #15
Denver, CO 80202
FAX 303-293-2649
Applications must be received by January 25th, 2013 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
*The Colorado Symphony is and Equal Opportunity Employer*
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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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4th Qtr DMA Dues are now payable
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 Membership dues for the 4th quarter (October-December 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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Piano Needed to Borrow/Rent for DCTC
| Denver Center Theatre Co. is looking to borrow/rent a late 19th c. (early 20th c) piano for a play production. It does need to play but minimally and old or modern pitch is probably not critical. A baby grand in a medium to dark stain with period legs preferred. Call Jerry Endsley (3030-388-0183 or Ed Lapine (303-890-4000) Thanks
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Summer Pre-College Academy 2013
|  2013 Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy
June 16 - June 30, 2013
Musical Excellence - Rich Program Diversity - Lifelong Friendships Scholarships Available!
Featuring: Outstanding Artist Faculty, State of the Art Facilities, Private Lessons, Master Classes, Chamber Music, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Choir, Music Theatre, Modern/World Music, Recitals, Special Topic Seminars, Theory, Recreational Activities, and more!
Inviting: Applications from Instrumentalists, Singers, Pianists & Composers, ages 14 through 18. Scholarships available to top applicants!
Visit our website for further information at: www.du.edu/lamont/summeracademy
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Know Your Rights: State Laws on Employee Time Off to Vote
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Kenneth Quinnell
Federal law does not require that employers allow their workers time off to vote, but the majority of states have at least some level of protection for employees who want to leave work to engage in their civic duty. The specifics vary by state, but in each state, the rules apply to almost every type of workplace. Employers are required to know what the laws are and to provide adequate accommodations, according to the rules of that state. Nearly all of the states allow employers to refuse time off to vote for those employees who have two or three hours off during the time the polls are open (the number of hours varies by state).
Colorado: Employers must pay for up to two hours of leave for voting.
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AFM International Executive Board Endorses President Barack Obama
| October 24, 2012
New York, NY - At its October meeting, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) International Executive Board announced its endorsement of President Obama for a second term. The board cited the progress Obama has made in appointing members to the National Labor Relations Board who understand the needs of working people; reversing the anti-labor legacy he inherited, including advocating for the Employee Free Choice Act that ensures workers' rights to organize; pushing for the elimination of tax breaks for companies that outsource American jobs; and calling on the rich to pay their fair share of taxes.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Highland Silver Cornet Band Seeks Cornet Players
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Highland Silver Cornet Band is a Denver based, five-piece brass band, seven years old. We play popular music from the great brass-band era, from around 1865 to 1915.
We are serious about our music but have a lot of fun playing it. We are a group that performs actively and are looking for a person who would be a good fit with us and our music.
For more information call Marc at 303-377-9303
www.highlinecornetband.com
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Lakewood Symphony Auditions
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Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for principal trumpet and section violas and violins. 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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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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| 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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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. |
Olds Opera Trombone, made about 1959 at the F.E. Olds factory in Fullerton. For those of you who may not be familiar with this instrument, it has a large bore and an 8 ½ inch bell. It is finished in nickel silver and comes with two mouthpieces. You really can't over blow this trombone. For a classic instrument, it is in perfect playing condition with a beautiful original factory case. If you are interested please feel free to call me. We can make arrange
ments for you to come over and try it out. Jess Gerardi, 303-761-3270
LOOKING TO BUY: Good quality new or used classical guitar.
Must be straight and clean with good tone and good playing action. No cracks or severe dings. Case preferred but not mandatory. Rod Taylor - 303 839-9363
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
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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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