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February 15, 2013
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Please Note:
The DMA office will be closed Monday, February 18,
in recognition of Presidents Day
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In Memory - Bob Litterell (1946 - 2013)
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 Bob Litterell passed away on January, 30. He was born in Las Animas Colorado.
Bob started playing violin at age seven and began playing the harp as a teenager. He studied harp with Mary Bickford and has since studied privately with Susann McDonald. In addition to serving in the Wichita State University Orchestra, his alma mater, he served as solo harpist with the Kern Philharmonic Orchestra in Bakersfield, Calif. for a number of years. In the summer of 1999 he performed the Parish Alvars Concertino for Two Harps and Orchestra with the Radio Prague Symphony at the Seventh World Harp Congress in Prague.
 Bob has traveled the world extensively looking for unknown and out of print music for the harp. He has made five trips to Egypt and brought back completely unknown works written for the harp by Egyptian Composers. While there, he lectured and coached at the Cairo Conservatoire. In addition to his original compositions Bob was equally at home in the field of popular music. He was also a trained chef and loved cooking and hosting dinner parties.
Memorial Service, 2-4 PM, Saturday, February 16, 2013 at his residence. For more information contact Bob's sisters Mary or Shirley at 720-420-0284.
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Colorado Chamber Orchestra Looks to Crowdfunding for New Collaboration
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Todmorden 513 World Premiere Recording
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We are presenting a world-premiere of German composer Markus Reuter's Todmorden 513 on April 18 2013.
Todmorden 513 is a unique contemporary composition of an hours duration for orchestra. It is 513 measures long and is a Concerto for Orchestra, with each of the 50 string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians performing an individual solo part. These solo parts are in turn each a part of a trio or quartet, all joining together to form the orchestra.
The Colorado Chamber Orchestra is very excited to present this enigmatic, mysterious, genre-bending music and would like to record and document this event for posterity.
This is where you come in. Your support is needed to realize the recording and documentary of this event. Your help will offset the costs of the orchestra musicians, studio and production. We offer many different levels of support in the right hand column. Ranging from a basic download, to a CD/DVD package, a composer circle dinner, or an autographed limited 48-page hardcover edition of the musical score, giving you an insight into the composer's and orchestrator's vision.
Please pledge generously to this wonderful ground-breaking project. More Information - PledgeMusic
Join us in this adventure!
Nikki Tsuchiya & Thomas A. Blomster
p.s. 5 % over goal will be donated to the Youth Orchestra of the Rockies, which helps build community and enrich the lives of young Colorado musicians.
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Save Our SPCO proposes grassroots fundraising for orchestra
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Euan Kerr
Minnesota Public Radio
February 11, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A group formed to bridge the gap between musicians and
management in the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra negotiations on Monday
proposed raising $750,000 a year to maintain the orchestra at 34 players.
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - Bob Litterell...(1946 - 2013) | | Colorado Chamber Orchestra Looks to Crowdfunding | | SPCO proposes grassroots fundraising | | NEW MEMBER FEATURE | | Marcus Renninger | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | The Classical Brass, 2/10, 2/15, 3/2 & 3/3 | | Boulder Philharmonic, 2/23 & 2/24 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Auditions for Principal Clarinet, Asst. Concertmaster, Violin & Viola | | CSO Violin Substitute Auditions | | GPO Auditions for Principal Flute on 4/21/2013 | | DMA Looking for a Webmaster | | Central City Opera Auditions for Violin, Principal Flute, 2nd Trumpet | | Central City Opera Auditions for One-Year Principal Bass. | | Fort Collins Symphony Auditions | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Music in Film workshop, 2/16 | | New Instrument Repair Shop in Broomfield | | Rocky Ridge Scholarship Deadline, 2/15 | | Practice rooms and rehearsal space available | | Lamont Summer Pre-College Academy | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Obama Calls for Minumum Wage to Be Raised | | Petition: Raise The Federal Minimum Wage | | The Post Office is not broke | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | The Colorado Wind Ensemble, 2/16 | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Auditions | | Metro Community Band Openings | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Big Band Boogie Bash, 2/16 | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Marcus Renninger
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Marcus Renninger is a Horn player who is looking for work in Denver and the surrounding area. While Marcus never left the world of music, he returned to the art of Horn playing last fall after spending a few years as a guitar player playing, recording and touring the western half of the US with the rock band, Fingers of the Sun. Once judged as the 7th best high school horn player in Pennsylvania by the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) in 2004, Marcus now returns to horn playing with a renewed sense of determination and discipline. Strengths include exceptional sight reading ability, excellent relative pitch and a good emotional understanding of musical phrasing. Samples of Marcus's playing include excerpts of Brahm's Symphony #3 and the Mozart Trio. You can also hear Marcus play with the Colorado Chamber Orchestra on March 2nd at Littleton United Methodist Church: 5894 S. Datura St.
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Olari Elts, conductor
Chad Cognata, bassoon
WEBER / Overture to Der Freischütz
WILLIAMS / The Five Sacred Trees
BRAHMS / Symphony No. 1
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Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Hsing-Ay Hsu, piano
Steven Taylor, vocals
Resident conductor Scott O'Neil looks into the life of Johannes Brahms by exploring not only the secret messaging used throughout his symphonies, but also through his quartets and smaller Chamber works.
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Tom Hanulik, violin
Monica Hanulik, oboe
Judith McIntyre, cello
Phillip Stevens, viola
Allegra Wermuth, violin
The Haydn Quartet Slam 2012-13 is a community wide celebration of all 83 Haydn String Quartets in metro Denver and in Colorado. 30+ cultural partners are participating during this yearlong venture to present all of Haydn's string quartets at venues across the state. This concert features musicians from the Colorado Symphony at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church. A frequent venue for the Colorado Symphony, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church is an ideal intimate showcase for these world-class musicians.
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The Classical Brass, 2/15, 3/2 & 3/3
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 Experience the majesty of music for Brass and Organ
presented by The Classical Brass and Frank E. Perko III, organ
The Classical Brass teams up with renowned Denver organist Frank E. Perko III to present 4 performances of a program featuring brass and organ music from the 16th Century to the 21st Century. The program includes works by Bach, Gigout, Rheinberger, Gershwin, Brubeck and more. Admission is free, a free-will offering will be accepted.
Performances are: Friday, February 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm at St. John's Episcopal Church of Boulder, 1419 Pine St. in Boulder Saturday, March 2 2013 at 7:30 pm at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd. in Englewood (corner of Colorado and Hampden). Sunday March 3, 2013 at 3:00 pm
at First Christian Church of Colorado Springs, 16 East Platte Ave. in Colorado Springs
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Boulder Philharmonic, 2/23 & 2/24
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With 180 musicians on stage, the "irresistibly moving" and most "human" of requiems by Brahms will be an auditory sensation this Feb. 23 & 24, featuring CU baritone PATRICK MASON and the BOULDER CHORALE.
With hints of jazz, Richard Danielpour's A Woman's Life is an equally poignant song cycle of poems by MAYA ANGELOU written for our evening's soloist, noted Metropolitan Opera soprano ANGELA BROWN.
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'THE BEAUTY OF LIFE'
ANGELA BROWN, SOPRANO
PATRICK MASON, BARITONE
BOULDER CHORALE
Saturday, Feb. 23 - 7:30 PM
Macky Auditorium, CU-Boulder
Sunday, Feb. 24 - 6:30 PM
Vilar PAC, Beaver Creek
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Butterman, Music Director
RICHARD DANIELPOUR - A Woman's Life* Listen
JOHANNES BRAHMS - A German Requiem Listen
* Feb. 23 in Boulder only
We look forward to seeing you at Macky for this vocal/orchestral event of the season!
BUY TICKETS
Tickets start at $13; Students $5!
Buy tickets online or call 303.449.1343, ext. 2
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Sax Day at Denver School of the Arts, 3/2
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 March 2, 2013
10amd-5pm Masterclasses
6pm-7:30pm recital
Registration $20
Call: 786-521-5487
Email: dsasaxstudio@gmail.com
Presenting:
Tom Myer
Patrick Mann
Dr. Josh Quinlan
Andrew Stonerock
Dr. Luis Zuniga
Denver School of the Arts
7111 Montview Blvd.
Denver, CO 80220
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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
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 Auditions for Principal Clarinet, Asst. Concertmaster, Violin & Viola
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 The Colorado Symphony
Andrew Litton, Artistic Advisor
Announces auditions for:
Principal Clarinet (Tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, April 8th and 9th, 2013
Assistant Concertmaster (3rd chair)
Violin (fixed 4th chair)
(Two tenure track positions)
Audition is scheduled for Monday, May 20th, 2013
Section Viola (tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Tuesday, may 21st, 2013
Highly qualified applicants mail 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
Application must be received by March 22nd, 2013
NO PHONE CALLS or EMAILS
*The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
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Colorado Symphony - Violin Substitute Auditions on 2/27
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra Announces VIOLIN 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 February 27th, beginning at 12:30 PM - Boettcher Concert Hall. Please contact Larry Brezicka at lbrezicka@coloradosymphony.org w/ inquiry and resume.
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GPO Auditions for Principal Flute on 4/21/2013
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 The Greeley Philharmonic announces auditions for:
Principal Flute: April 21, 2013
*If the position(s) is won by a current member the resulting vacancy may be offered.
Location: Foundation Hall, Greeley, CO
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2013
More details and the rep list may be found at:
http://www.greeleyphilharmonic.com/
TO APPLY- Please email a ONE page resume to:
Becky Kutz Osterberg, GPO Personnel Manager
GPOmanager@gmail.com
Please include: current address, email address and phone number
Please note: The DMA has no agreement with CPO with respect to wages or working conditions.
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DMA Looking for a Webmaster
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The Denver Musicians Association is looking for webmaster with strong design, development and promotional skills to upgrade and maintain the current website. Qualification include a flexible attitude, experience in the music industry and a strong appreciation for the union movement.
For more information contact Pete Vriesenga:
Email: pvriesenga@aol.com
Office: 303-573-1717
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Central City Opera Auditions for Violin, Principal Flute, 2nd Trumpet
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 Central City Opera announces auditions for:
Section Violin
Principal Flute
Second Trumpet
(all positions are tenure-track)
The 2013 Festival is June 19 - August 11 For additional information please visit CentralCityOpera.org
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Central City Opera Auditions for One-Year Principal Bass
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Central City Opera announces an audition for:
One-Year Principal Bass
The 2013 Festival is June 19-August 11. For additional information please go to www.centralcityopera.org.
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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions
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 The Fort Collins Symphony announces auditions for the following positions:
2nd HORN: DATE: Thursday, February 28, 2013 TIME: 3 pm - 6 pm
PRINCIPAL FLUTE: DATE: Saturday, March 2, 2013 TIME: 12 noon - 5:30 pm
PRINCIPAL CELLO: DATE: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 TIME: 3 pm - 6 pm
PRINCIPAL TROMBONE: DATE: Thursday, May 2, 2013 TIME: 3 pm - 6 pm
For more information and to request an audition time for any of the above openings email a ONE PAGE resume to:
April Johannesen, Personnel Manager
fcsmanager@gmail.com
Please include current address, email address and phone number.
Communication via email is preferred, but you may also mail to:
Fort Collins Symphony
Attn: April Johannesen
214 S. College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Information and repertoire may be found at: www.fcsymphony.org/aboutus/jobopportunities.html
Please note: The DMA has no agreement with the FCSO regarding wages or working conditions.
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Music in Film workshop/Boulder International Film Festival, 2/16
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I wanted to make sure you\'d heard about the Music in Film workshop that is part of the upcoming Boulder International Film Festival. Colorado native and Hollywood film orchestrator, Jon Kull, will be on hand Saturday, February 16 to share a bit of the history of music in film and talk about the process he uses while working on hit feature films including The Hunger Games and Avatar.
I thought this might be something you would want to share with your members. Tickets are on sale now.
Donna Crain
Workshops and Panels Manager
Boulder International Film Festival | www.biff1.com
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New Instrument Repair Shop in Broomfield
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 Rocky Mountain Music Repair is the Denver area's newest musical instrument repair shop, and conveniently located in Broomfield. We repair all brands of band, guitar and orchestral instruments and have a wide variety of accessories and supplies.
Rocky Mountain Music Repair opened in Broomfield on January 1,, 2013 with the intent to "create an environment that has integrity, provides quality repairs and is fun. Through civic involvement and treating our customers like family, we bring the joy of music to the people of our community".
We are a full service musical instrument repair shop that is capable of handling everything from minor adjustments to major damage. We repair woodwind, brass, percussion and orchestral instruments. Our retail shop always has a supply of reeds, oil, and other accessories and supplies.
If you are looking to purchase an instrument, Rocky Mountain Music Repair sells refurbished instruments at a very affordable prices!
Take 10% off your first order of accessories and maintenance supplies.
Check us out at:
www.rockymountainmusicrepair.com
http://www.facebook.com/RockyMountainMusicRepair
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Rocky Ridge Music Center Scholarship and Early Bird Deadline Feb. 15
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Applications are now being accepted for residential summer music seminars at Rocky Ridge Music Center located near the trail head to Longs Peak just south of Estes Park. A variety of camp sessions are available to music students on all orchestral instruments, piano, voice, and composition.
The mission of Rocky Ridge is to nurture the creative, musical, and personal development of youth and adults in an inspirational setting. Discounted early enrollment deadline is Feb. 15. For more information or to apply online, go to www.rockyridge.org
 Young Artist Seminar (ages 15-24, by audition) June 25-July 28
Junior Student Seminars (ages 10-15) 2 sessions: June 11-23 or July 30-August 11
Adult Piano Seminar (ages 18 and up, all levels) June 5-9
Chamberre in the Rockies (ages 18 and up) August 14-18
Early Music Festival & Workshop (ages 18 and up, all levels) August 21-25
Request a 2013 brochure or other materials to distribute to your students or colleagues by contacting RRMC@rockyridge.org or (970) 586-4031.
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Broadway Music School offers great practice rooms and rehearsal space
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We have comfortable studios with quality pianos (tuned regularly) and a beautiful recital hall available for: recitals, rehearsals, auditions, and more. Free parking and convenient location. Reasonable rates.
1940 S. Broadway, Denver
303-777-0833
info@broadwaymusicschool.com
www.broadwaymusicschool.com
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Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy, 2/15 Deadline for Scholarships
| Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy
June 16 - June 30, 2013
Scholarships Available For Outstanding String Quartets, Wind Quintets, Brass Quintets, Individual Instruments and Voice
Application deadline for scholarships: February 15, 2013
Musical Excellence - Rich Program Diversity - Lifelong Friendships
Inviting: Instrumentalists, Singers, Pianists & Composers, ages 14 through 18. (Some age exceptions.)
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!
For further information and application downloads, visit our website at:
www.du.edu/lamont/summeracademy
Or contact Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer, Director at:
MaryBeth.Shaffer@du.edu
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Obama Calls for Minumum Wage to Be Raised
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Petition: Raise The Federal Minimum Wage
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The Post Office is not broke--and it hasn't taken any of our tax money since 1971
| Answering the lies that privatization zealots and FedEx are peddling
Hightower Lowdown
March 2012, Volume 14, Number 3
Consider $.50. What does that buy these days? Not a cuppa joe--that'll cost you two bucks at Starbucks, and even McDonald's wants a dollar for a small. Nor will it get you a newspaper, a pack of gum, a shoeshine, or a bus token. And Walmart, which promotes itself as the palace of cheap, sells practically nothing for a half-buck.
There's one place, though, where you can get a steal of a deal for a fifty-cent piece: your local post office. Put down two quarters or five dimes there, and you'll get a first-class stamp in return... and you'll even get a nickel in change. Slap that 45-cent stamp on a letter, drop it in the mailbox, and our nation's postal workers will move your missive across town or clear across country--hand delivering it to any address in America within three days (42 percent arrive the very next day, and 27 percent more get where we want them to go within two days).
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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The Colorado Wind Ensemble, 2/16
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road
a fantastical musical experience
Scarecrow Overture TURRIN
Noisy Wheels of Joy WHITACRE
Fiesta del Pacifico NIXON
Barnum & Bailey's Favorite March KING
Quiet City COPLAND
Trumpet Concerto in Ab ARUTIUNIAN
Slalom PANN
Saturday, February 16 7:30pm
Littleton United Methodist Church
5894 S Datura St, Littleton 80120
Tickets: $15 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child
Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
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Lakewood Symphony Concert, 2/28
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Lakewood Symphony presents
American Express(ion)
Thursday, February 28, 2013 7:30 pm
Conducted by Matthew Switzer, the featured work on this program is the Double Concerto for bandoneon and guitar by Astor Piazzolla. Soloists are Evan Orman, bandoneon, and Patrick Sutton, guitar. The program also includes The Pleasure Dome of Kublai Kahn by Charles Tomlinson Griffes and the Suite No. 2 in E minor (The Indian) by Edward MacDowell. Location: Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison, Lakewood. Tickets at www.lakewood.org/tickets or 303 987-7845.
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Community Band Seeking New Members
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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. 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.
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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| 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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Big Band Boogie Bash @ the Mercury Cafe, 2/16
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Benefiting Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
Over 130 young musicians are coming together to breathe new life into the perception of Big Band music, all in support of CCJA! Six college bands and three high school groups will participate in a day long big band festival. The event began in the 70's and used to feature almost all professional groups, but CCJA has re-invented it with a focus on youth. It is concert style, and will feature a large range of styles of music. There will be music for all ages and tastes. Let's make their their efforts worthwhile:
- We need help spreading the word about the event. Please forward this email, or post on facebook, or call and invite your friends to come with you.
- We need items for the silent auction that the CCJA board is hosting at the bash. We already have some great items, such as passes to the Telluride, Vail, and Jazz Aspen festivals, but if you know any businesses or individuals that would be willing to donate a good or service, that would be fantastic.
- We have business sponsorships available for the event. It includes an ad in the program, PR materials on PR table, a link on our website, and 6 tickets to the event.
- We need volunteers for the door, merchandise table, silent auction, stage set-up, and tear-down.
Tickets to the Bash are $15 general admission, and $10 students / 55+, and allow you to stay for as long as you'd like. They are available at the door, and online at jazzarts.org. All proceeds directly benefit CCJA programs.
Schedule:
1:00 Metropolitan State University Jazz Ensemble 1
2:00 Colorado State University Jazz Ensemble 1
3:00 Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA)
3:45 University of Northern Colorado Lab 1
4:45 DU Lamont Jazz Orchestra
5:45 Kent Denver Jazz Ensemble
6:30 CU Boulder Jazz Ensemble 1
7:30 Fairview HS Jazz Ensemble 1
As you can see from the line-up, this is going to be a fantastic event. Where else can you hear almost all of the college bands in one place?! If you have any interest in attending any of those schools, it's also a great way to hear them and meet the directors and students. Thanks for your support.
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Lussi Walter Ab wooden alphorn, handmade in Stans, Switzerland in 1973. This beautiful alphorn was used in the Swiss Ricola coughdrop commercial, then owned and played by Michael Thornton of the Colorado Symphony. It is in excellent condition. Handpainting on the bell shows the Swiss cross, edelweis and other flowers. It is 10 feet 4 inches long, and comes apart in two sections for portability. Ab alphorns are more rare, pitched higher than most alphorns. I will include the original wooden mouthpiece as well as a better alphorn mouthpiece sold to me by Marvin McCoy, as well as an adapter for use with a French horn mouthpiece. I also have a wooden shipping crate which i will include. Interesting note: Leopold Mozart wrote his alphorn concerto for Ab alphorn. I'm asking $2750 but will consider an offer. Call Sara Keene, 303-742-9205 or email skeene89@hotmail.com
Nedine Jarvis probably logged 40 years as a violist in the DSO/CSO. She is selling a bass that was played by her son. It is late 19th/early 20th C. German or Czech/ It is a 5/8 size. Bob Ross refinished the finger board and appraised it at $7,000/ People interested should call George Jarvis at 303-233-6044
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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Put your performance on DVD or Youtube
I can record your performance and put it on DVD or Youtube for $200 to $500. Prices vary dependent on production values. Examples of my work can be found at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPtRrk4iki0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Basnnk-Fo3w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKyRMlON9K4
The equipment I have: Three 3CCD cameras $5900(Panasonic DVX-100), fishpole boom, $800 Libec TC-50 tripod, $400 Tascam DR-100, $700 Sennheiser ME66 microphone, 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
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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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