An ICSOM "Call to Action" for assistance to the musicians of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO)
From the ICSOM Governing Board
Dear friends and colleagues,
As you are all no doubt aware, the musicians of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) have been egregiously locked out by their management since October 21, and the musicians are taking a courageous stand to protect their organization and preserve the investment that the citizens of St. Paul have made in their historic orchestra for over 50 years. The musicians are paying their own health insurance premiums in order to care for their families, and the management has already canceled all concerts through December 31. We have all followed the press accounts of this negotiation and seen the destructive proposals by management that would permanently alter the ability of the organization to serve its community.
It is essential that the musicians of ICSOM respond whenever and wherever our members are in need. It is through our united network of orchestras that we can effectively articulate that a move against one of us is a move against all of us. In this way, we will demonstrate to all of our managements that our communities deserve positive stewardship of their cherished cultural institutions.
The musicians of the SPCO need our financial support. We ask, and encourage, all the orchestras of ICSOM to consider making a financial donation to the cause. A donation from your treasury, or a collection taken by the members of your Players' Association, would be of great assistance. We are confident that all of the musicians in our ICSOM orchestras are eager to stand with their colleagues in St. Paul.
The Call to Action to assist the locked out musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra also continues. We realize that it is difficult to raise funds for two orchestras at once, but the situation in the Twin Cities is unprecedented. The musicians of both orchestras are taking a brave and principled stand, and every musician must be ready to demonstrate that as they make this brave stand we all will stand with them. The managements of these orchestras are counting on our silence even as they impose silence upon their communities. But those managements will hear our music, will hear our voices of support, and they will feel the unity of musicians everywhere as we support our friends and colleagues. Wherever a musician is in need, let us all respond.
Let this serve as another "Call to Action" for our membership. What happens in St. Paul will affect us all. If we effectively respond to every Call to Action, we will demonstrate the power in collective action. We can and will make a powerful statement to our managements and boards as we work to spread the positive community message of the musicians of ICSOM.
Checks can be made out to: SPCO Musicians' Association, account #2
Please send the donations to:
Carole Mason Smith 2190 Carter Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
in solidarity, Bruce Ridge, chair, International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM)
Minn. Orchestra's Vanska pleads: 'Find a way, talk together'
Article by: GRAYDON ROYCE
Star Tribune
November 15, 2012
In a letter to musicians and board members, the orchestra's music director expressed deep anxiety over the lockout's damaging effects.
Music Director Osmo Vänskä has taken the extraordinary step of breaking his silence on the Minnesota Orchestra lockout. In a letter to board members and musicians, Vänskä pleaded for a return to negotiations and said he is "desperately anxious" about the future of the orchestra.
"Please, do what it takes, find a way, talk together, listen to each other and come to a resolution of this dreadful situation," Vänskä wrote in the letter that he delivered to board chairman Jon Campbell and president Michael Henson on Monday. The letter also was sent to musicians.
Times are tough, but this is no way to treat a community treasure Robert Herold The Northwest Inlander, Spokane, Washington November 13, 2012
Having canceled five concerts, with negotiations apparently cut off and at a stalemate, the Spokane Symphony Orchestra Board must take whatever action is needed to get the musicians back on stage. What emerges from this community travesty in the making is a picture, not of greedy musicians, but rather of musicians who, having willingly exploited themselves just to play their music, are unwilling to further exploit themselves. And of course there's that little matter of putting food on the table.
At 50 percent earned income, the SSO is actually doing well. All it really needs is a small amount of additional unearned income. How about corporate America? Millions upon millions to SuperPACs, but no money to save community treasures? Right. In any case, boards have to ask. That's the gig. (And even at 50 percent earned income, Spokane can still do better - more people need to support our orchestra by buying more tickets. Trust me, the shows are worth it.) Read On
High-End Violin Dealer Sentenced to Prison
DAVID SCHOENBAUM Associated Press November 9, 2012
VIENNA - Dietmar Machold, 63, one of the world's leading dealers in multimillion-
dollar violins until he declared bankruptcy in November 2010, was sentenced to six years in prison Friday by Vienna's Criminal Court.
"You played high and lost big," said Judge Claudia Moravec-Loidolt as she pronounced sentence.
The sentence could have been 10 years, but the Austrian court considered his partial confession of guilt and acceptance of responsibility for losses estimated at $200 million as mitigating circumstances.
By Howard Pousner The Atlanta Journal Constitution November 6, 2012
Three vice presidents, including two who were on the six-member team representing Atlanta Symphony Orchestra management in difficult contract negotiations with musicians, are departing the orchestra.
The ASO did not announce the moves but on Tuesday confirmed the leaders are leaving at week's end.
John Sparrow, vice president for orchestra initiatives and general manager, and Donald Fox, executive vice president for business operations and chief financial officer, were key players in the labor negotiations that led to a lockout before a agreement was reached in late September.
Charles Wade, vice president for marketing and symphony pops, is the third long-time leader exiting.
Symphony spokesperson Melissa Sanders declined comment on the departures, saying, "It's inappropriate to discuss personnel matters." Read On
You don't have to be a union member or professional musician to help fight for musicians. If you care about music and musicians, you can join Friends of AFM
Guided by a firm conviction that public policy has real impact on the lives of both musicians and fans, FMC advocates for a balanced approach to music in the digital age.
Sheet music for ensembles, solo, with concert band, brass quintets and more
NEW MEMBER FEATURE
DMA Welcomes Bobby Clark
Bobby Clark
Bobby Clark is looking for work on electric bass or rhythm guitar, playing folk, rock, soul, blues, or basic jazz. He began his musical journey in the 1960s, cutting his teeth on music by Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, the Beatles, and blues artists like Paul Butterfield, Albert King, and Canned Heat. He's been playing at a semi-professional level, off and on, ever since. His high school's music program consisted of a theory class, a musicology class, and "appreciation" classes. So Bobby is mostly self-taught. His improvisational skills developed early, because of his passion for improvisational rock bands like Cream and the Grateful Dead.
Since moving to the Denver area, Bobby has played with a handful of local bands, including currently with Juba Juba, a Grateful Dead "tribute" band. His other current project, which he leads, is BlueStoneMojo, an originals-oriented improvisational ensemble developing a creative fusion of folk, rock, blues and jazz--a sound he calls "jam band jazz."
If you need a bass player or rhythm guitarist for performance or recording, please give him a call at 303-759-0348, or emailbob@bluestonemojo.com
VIVALDI / Double Concerto for Violin & Cello BRUCH / Canzone BRUCH / Adagio on Celtic Themes MOZART / Symphony No. 35, "Haffner" MOZART / Violin Concerto No. 5
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: Betsy Schwarm, Metropolitan State University and University of Denver Prelude dates: Friday November 16, Saturday November 17, and Sunday November 18 Talkback date: Saturday November 17
Jeans 'n Classics returns to perform with the Colorado Symphony presenting the pivotal Beatles albums, Rubber Soul and Revolver in their entirety. The combination of Jeans 'n Classics' rock musicians with our world-class orchestra will pay homage to the classic sound of the Beatles while giving newcomers and fans a brand new appreciation for this iconic music. Don't miss your opportunity to hear these legendary songs in the historic Paramount Theatre!
Sat 11/24/12 7:30PM
Paramount Theatre
Rubber Soul/Revolver sponsored by Mountain States Toyota
Marimba, bongos, bass drums, woodblocks, log drums, boo-bams, chinese cymbals, metal trash cans, darabukkas, talking drums, plastic pipe, acoustic guitar, toy trumpet, table spoons, burma gongs, water can, crow call, tambourine, gankogui, and sleigh bells!
These are just some of the percussion instruments that the virtuoso percussionists of the Colorado Symphony will be using in this dynamic concert that is fun for the entire family.
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 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
Download single cuts or entire albums from www.cdbaby.com
Joe Anderies, 11/17
Joe Anderies presents Onaje Allan Gumbs
Sat., Nov. 17th at Dazzle Jazz, two shows at 7 and 9 pm
In 1988 Onaje and Joe were part of a jazz group that toured the country as part of a show called "This is America" featuring Broadway actors and a jazz group "The Young Lions". The show performed at such venues at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, the Kennedy Center, Madison Square Gardens, and the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This performance at Dazzle will be a reunion of sorts - the first performance Joe and Onaje have done in 24 years!
If you are interested in one of these shows, I would highly recommend getting an advance ticketed reservation , it will definitely be selling out closer to the performance date.Ticketed Reservations ($18) can be made online at Dazzlejazz.com(follow calendar link for November 17th) or by calling 303-839-5100
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.
Brook Schoenwald
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,
Peter Cooper
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
Mercury Ensemble, 11/17
Daniel Leavitt
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 Max Sotto - Oboe
Max Soto
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.
Jazz Over Easy with Marti Henry and Friends Thursday, November 29, 6:00-9:00 PM Cafe Del Sol 608 Garrison Street Lakewood
This is your last chance to hear the band until 2013. Don't miss it! We will be taking a break until further notice. Don't worry, I will let you know when we start up again! Bring friends and let's pack the house. Call 303-238-7999 for reservations. See you there.
Blues Concert @ Englewood Arts, Hampden Hall, 11/23
Lionel Young
Englewood Arts has a new Friday night concert series called 'Starlight Rhythms'. Featuring local pop, rock, blues and jazz.
Friday, November 23 @ 7:30p.m. we will be hosting award winning Blues artist Lionel Young and his blues and boogie woogie Trio.
The concert is general admission. $12 adults/ $10 seniors 60+ and students.
Hampden Hall is located on the 2nd floor of the Englewood Civic Center at 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets will be available at the door 1 hour prior to the concert.
René Heredia, 11/24
René Heredia presents Colorado's Premier Flemenco Dance Company
The Finest Flamenco Production of Gypsy music an dDance. This is a show with authentic costumes and... "GYPSY FLAMENCO PASSION".
November 24th, 8 to 10 PM Where: The Mercury Café. 2199 California St. Show time: 8:00 to10:00 p.m. Tickets at the door: $20.00. Call for info: 303-294-9281. Come see our show and have a good time and I look forward to seeing you and meeting you.
Don't forget to come see us November 25th from 5-7:30 PM at Jazz@Jacks------------Great Charts, Great Musicians.
Its FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL AGES are welcome!!!!!!!!
City parking meters are FREE on Sundays!!!!!!
Hope to see you there
Gene Smookler
The Classical Brass, 12/16
P.E.O. Chapter CW--Denver, Colorado presents Christmas Cookies, Coffee and the Classical Brass
Join us for festive holiday music and musings. The perfect way to experience the spirit of the season! Admission $10 Sunday, December 16, 2012, 3:00 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 4905 East Yale Avenue Denver, Colorado 80222--6906 Proceeds will benefit P.E.O. Projects www.theclassicalbrass.com
STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
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.
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.
AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
Colorado Symphony Viola Substitute Auditions
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.
CSO Audition for Principal Trombone
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*
Boulder Philharmonic Auditions
The Boulder Philharmonic announces openings for the following tenure-track positions:
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.
2013 CMEA Conference - January 23-26
Registration Forms Available Now!
Plans are being made to bring you the best CMEA Conference yet!
Click here to download your early registration form.
Click here to download the Broadmoor Hotel registration form. We are expecting to sell out the Broadmoor, so don't hesitate in sending your reservation form to the beautiful Broadmoor!
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!
Some legislators and their friends on Wall Street are set on reaching a "grand bargain" during the post-election "lame duck" session of Congress that would cut the benefits that we and our children will depend on. They want to raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, cut our Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)and cut Medicaid, which could force families into bankruptcy when a loved one needs long-term care.
'Fix the Debt': A Trojan Horse for Corporate Tax Cuts
Maybe you've heard of it-the CEO campaign to "Fix the Debt." With a $60 million war chest and the blessing of more than 80 CEOs of America's biggest corporations, "Fix the Debt" is passing itself off as a reasoned call for compromise to save the nation from economic disaster. But as this new infographic and a recent study show, the companies behind Fix the Debt stand to gain $134 billion from one of the tax breaks they are promoting. Not just any tax break, mind you, but a new tax incentive for corporations to send U.S. jobs overseas.
As you prepare to head to the grocery store to pick up your Thanksgiving dinner ingredients, double check your shopping list to make sure your Turkey Day fixin's are all union made in America. Check out some highlights from the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor's resource site, Labor 411. Here are some of the best union-made Thanksgiving eats and tools from the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM), Machinists (IAM), United Steelworkers (USW) and United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).
COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
Highland Silver Cornet Band Seeks Cornet Players
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.
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.
Littleton Symphony audition for 2nd/assistant first trumpet
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.
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.
Metro Community Band Openings
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.
YOUTH ORCHESTRAS /
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies Concert, 12/4
Join the YOR for a special concert and holiday event at the Governor's Mansion on Monday, December 3.
Join us for a dazzling evening of great food and cocktails proudly sponsored by Colorado Chef's Association and be one of the first to see the Governor's Residence decorated for the Holidays. Youth Orchestra of the Rockies musicians will entertain you with selections by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and others. What would the holidays be without a little .... surprise? Be here to find out what that surprise might be!
Tickets are a discounted $25 for YOR friends and family and include a cocktail reception prior to the performance. Doors open at 6:00pm with the performance at 6:45pm. Call 303-837-8350 ext. 4 or email info@grpfund.org for tickets.
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
Violin Wanted -
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
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 303-781-6667
For 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.
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
303-744-1737
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
Dad\'s old Trombone, King 3BGood shape. 2103 Series (8748) $700.00
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.
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 Fax: 303-573-1945
Jazz Over Easy
René Heredia presents Colorado's Premier Flemenco Dance Company
P.E.O. Chapter CW--Denver, Colorado
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.
2013 Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy