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March 10, 2013
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In Memory - Helen Hope
January 30, 1927 - January 21, 2013
|  Helen Hope, First Harpist with the Denver Symphony and Colorado Symphony passed away on January 21st. Helen was born to Joseph Sylvester Brennan and Helena Katherine Phillip on January 30, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This little family, in which she was an only child, was pretty well to do in that they had a row house and an automobile. Both of her parents were devoted to her care and well-being.
Helen was born to Joseph Sylvester Brennan and Helena Katherine Phillip on January 30, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This little family, in which she was an only child, was pretty well to do in that they had a row house and an automobile. Both of her parents were devoted to her care and well-being.
As a young girl, Helen wanted to play the harp and she begged her father. He promised her if she played the piano for three years, she could play the harp. Helen held him to his promise and around 12 years old, she began harp lessons. This was the beginning of her life's path. Helen attended Catholic Grammar School, Catholic High School and Catholic College.
In grammar school, Helen met a boy from the neighborhood, Len. Len said he was really impressed by her Daddy's car. Joe Brennan was impressed that Len loved baseball. Helen and Len were best friends. They shared Friday night card games and late night sandwiches. They eventually went to dances and football games and Len became her best friend and boyfriend.
The path Helen and Len divided when Len went off to war and Helen came to Denver in September of 1946. Helen's hard work paid off when, at only 19 years of age, she begame Solo Harpist with the Denver Symphony. Helen came to Denver on her own, finding a boarding house to live in, and beginning a new career. Having to support herself, she made $25 a week with the Symphony and supplemented by teaching at Lamont School of Music, at Denver University.
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In Memory - Louis Alonzi
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 Louis Alonzi, 88, of Lakewood. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy. Father of Karen (Bruce) Van Gundy, Louis C. (Dale D.) Alonzi, David J. Alonzi and the late Mark (Coleen) Alonzi. Brother of Rosemarie Sarno, the late Joseph Alonzi, and the late Darlene Paulino. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass, TODAY, 10:00 AM, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 3325 Pecos. Entombment, Crown Hill Cemetery.
Published in Denver Post from February 27 to March 1, 2013
Louis joined the Denver Musicians Association in 1943.
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Legislators Urge Audit of Minnesota Orchestral Association
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Posted on March 7, 2013 by momc-editor
Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra
The following letter was sent to Jim Nobles, Office of the Legislative Auditor from 100 members of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
The Minnesota Orchestra is a world class performing arts organization. It adds immeasurably to the quality of life in Minnesota through its performances both at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis and in school and communities across the state.
The State of Minnesota invested significantly in a fact and future of the orchestra as a world class entity. It places Minnesota on the map nationally and internationally and adds to our region and state's economic competitiveness. In recognition of that status, the State of Minnesota invested $16 million in public monies though bonding dollars to assist in the remolding of the lobby of Orchestra Hall and provides operating funding through ongoing Legacy dollars. We now find the return on those investments threatened by the lockout of the musicians and the logjam that the orchestra management and musicians' representatives currently find themselves in.
News reports and review of the Orchestra President Michael Henson's 2010 legislative testimony raise questions about the Orchestra's financial situation with the public and legislators when requesting and receiving $14 million in bonding for a new lobby on Orchestra Hall. After the House Legacy hearing of February 18, 2013, there remains concerns about the public's investments in the state's largest arts organization.
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David Pierson returns as Jacksonville Symphony Association president
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Posted: March 3, 2013
The Florida Times Union
By David Bauerlein
The financially struggling Jacksonville Symphony Association is bringing back David L. Pierson as president, hoping to restore the financial and attendance growth the orchestra boasted during his previous tenure from 1988 to 1996.
Pierson will replace Stacy Ridenour, who has been executive director of the symphony association since 2008. Ridenour will move to a new role focused on fundraising.
The management changes, effective March 18, come on the heels of a consultant saying the organization must revamp its management before it has a shot at boosting revenue to close recurring budget shortfalls.
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2012-13 Scale Summary DMA Teacher Listings Providing music lessons, jazz, rock & classical ensembles, and music classes for all ages and abilities available at our central Denver location. BMS also does outreach music classes at area schools to promote music education and appreciation of the arts. Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts A youth band program serving beginners thru advanced high school musicians, with placement according to ability in one of 5 levels of full concert ensembles. To promote and revive the performing arts in our schools and communities through outreach programs, opportunities, resources and incentives. Awarded "best in the nation" in 1997 for educational outreach by the American Symphony Orchestra League. Miller-Beck Institute of Music is located in Superior, Colorado. Email: jeanmiller@mbmelodies.com The NMCS is a new program for Violin, Viola and Cello. Courses include private lessons, workshops, chamber music, performance classes. Located in Boulder, CO, Parlando offers music lessons and classes for all ages and abilities. Rocky Mountain Center for the Musical Arts A residential summer music festival and camp for ages 10 through adults. Bringing talented young musicians from across the Front Range for a unique study and training in Orchestral repertoire. It is our mission, through the study and performance of orchestral music, to build community and to enrich the lives of young musicians.
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Jun Märkl, conductor
Augustin Hadelich, violin
BRAHMS / Violin Concerto
R. STRAUSS / Ein Heldenleben
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Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Abstract artist Clyfford Still was the ultimate reclusive genius, as well as an avid music lover. Projected images of Still's work, provided by Denver's Clyfford Still Museum, will be shown throughout the concert as we examine aesthetic influences and parallels to his paintings.
BEETHOVEN / Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 Movement 1: Allegro con brio
DEBUSSY / Nuages (Clouds) from Nocturnes
RACHMANINOFF / Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 Movement 4: Allegro vivace
STRAVINSKY / Symphony in Three Movements Movement 1: Allegro
BARTOK / Concerto for Orchestra Finale: Pesante - Presto
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John McLaughlin Williams, conductor
Colcannon
The Colorado Symphony brings the spirit and warmth of traditional Irish music into the symphonic setting in a collaboration with the band Colcannon. Dance tunes, songs and storytelling all intertwine with the colors and rhythms of the orchestra to create a magical new experience for fans of classical and folk alike.
| Sat 3/16/13 7:30PM | Boettcher Concert Hall | St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Colcannon presented by Arrow Electronics | More Information | Purchase |
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Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Kid-favorite Peter and the Wolf is Prokofiev's fun musical tale in which Peter and a myriad of animals are brought to life by the instruments. Also featured is Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals in an 'animated' program perfect for young and old alike.
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PoeJazz, 3/10, 4/4
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 PoeJazz plays two great venues in the coming weeks, and we hope we you can make it to either or both of these unique environments. Sunday evening, March 10, 7pm, we're playing Colorado's and one of our Country's finest jazz rooms at Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln Street, Denver, Colorado.
Phone ~ (303) 839 ~ 5100 or Dazzlejazz.com for reservations. Admission is $12., and $8 for students with ID's. Plan on making it a Sunday evening dinner/show.
Dazzle has a great menu, and is happy to serve dinner during the show. Call Dazzle for a real hip Sunday evening with PoeJazz.
Thursday, April 4, 6pm seating, 6:30p show PoeJazz kickoffs the Spring Concert Season in the elegant Milano room of the award winning Gabriel's restaurant, in Sedalia.
The chef at Gabriel's has prepared a fabulous menu for the evening that you can check out on their website, gabrielsdenver.com. And we promise a Springtime love Concert for your heart's delight and joy.
Cost is $46. per person, not including tax, tip, and bar.
Reservations are required, the sooner the better.
(303) 688 ~ 2323.
Doug, Ron, and I love playing for you, and hope to see you at one of these great locations.
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 3/12
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity is proud to present two outstanding Trios in the month of March!
On Tuesday, March 12, we are pleased to present the Hwang-Ainomae-Hsu Trio (featuring Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin, Silver Ainomae, cello, and Hsing-ay Hsu, piano) in a program of music by Part, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Schubert.
Both concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. and be followed by a "meet and greet" reception.
Trinity Presbyterian Church is located at 7755 Vance Drive in Arvada.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students through high school. For pre-reservations, please call 303-422-3656 x25 or visit the "2nd Tuesdays" link on the church website: www.tpcarvada.org |
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René Heredia, 3/16
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 René Heredia and Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre PRESENT
"GYPSY FLAMENCO passion"
The performance combines sensuous flamenco rhythm-from the deepest emotion to the lighthearted-with authentic Gypsy choreography and guitar accompaniment. The enchantment of Spain, the excitement of genuine Gypsy Flamenco dance, music and multiple changes from a wardrobe of lavish costumes' all come together in one exquisite performance. "Colorado's premier dance company"
One Night Only, a show for the entire family, not to be missed!
March 16, 2013
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
DL Parsons Theater, At the Northglenn Recreation Center.
11801 Community Center Dr., Northglenn. CO.,80233
Tickets at the door $25.00 5:00 PM to show time.
René Heredia
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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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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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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:
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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Send Wayne Scott (Martha Scott Stey's Dad) A Birthday Card Please
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Wayne is turning 90 soon and would love to hear from you. He is in good health, independent albeit a little slower.
Life is what happens while you're making plans-Martha Stey
We're Keeping it Sweet and Simple
Please help Wayne Scott celebrate his 90th birthday by sending him a birthday card close to March 21, 2013.
Wayne Scott
2944 Third St.
Boulder, CO 80304
Wayne really enjoys receiving personal mail and will get many hours of pleasure reading and re-reading your greetings. This is truly a gift he'll appreciate the most.
Help us by forwarding this email to folks you know who know Wayne.
Questions? Email Martha at msmandolin@yahoo.com
Thanks! Martha and all the Scott Family
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Donate an instrument during Colorado Public Radio's Annual Instrument Drive
| Share the Gift of Music
March 1-16, 2013
You can change a child's life by donating an instrument during Colorado Public Radio's (CPR) Annual Instrument Drive. For three years now, DYAO is teaming up with CPR to find playable instruments to donate to Colorado schools.
If you have a band or orchestra instrument in good condition, please bring it to any of 13 drop-off locations in Denver, Boulder, Golden, Pueblo and Grand Junction from March 1-16, 2013. Find the full listing of locations at www.cpr.org.
Donated instruments will be repaired by the Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology (CIOMIT) so they are in the best playable condition when schools receive them. Colorado Public Radio works with Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation to identify and match available instruments with school music programs in need.
Learn more about CPR's Annual Instrument Drive and watch a video to see how one donated instrument made its way into the hands of a fifth-grade student at www.cpr.org.
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2013 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute, July 14-20, 2013
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Featuring the Summit Brass
July 14 - 20, 2013
Now in it's seventh year at DU, the RMBI is one of the leading brass performance and career seminars in the United States featuring an outstanding faculty, enviable facilities, great camaraderie and fun, and available tuition scholarships!
Hosted by the Denver Brass at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music. Designed for serious brass players ages 18 and older
Dorm accommodations only available for ages 18 and older
Application fee: $35 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $775
Tuition scholarships available in amounts up to $500 each**
Enrollment opens January 1, 2013
Limited to 140 participants
Rolling acceptance until capacity is reached
Recommended for high school seniors and up50 Auditor Positions Available*
Auditor Tuition: $295
Daily drop-in rate: $50*Auditors do not participate in ensembles.
**Tuition and scholarships do not cover housing.
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Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy, 3/15 Deadline
| 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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Video: "Wealth Inequality in America" Goes Viral
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By Bruce Watson
Posted 1:09PM 03/04/13
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"Wealth Inequality in America," a six-minute video produced by a YouTube user named "Politizane," casts an interesting angle on the plummeting savings rate. Set to depressing piano music and packed with crystal-clear animations, it gives a powerful snapshot of the American economic landscape. Noting that "The top 1 percent own nearly half the country's stocks, bonds, and mutual funds," the video goes on to contrast those impressive holdings with the rest of the country. By comparison, it points out, the bottom 50 percent of earners own only 0.5 percent of those investments.
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Swiss Voters Approve a Plan to Severely Limit Executive Compensation
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By RAPHAEL MINDERPublished: March 3, 2013
GENEVA - Swiss citizens voted Sunday to impose some of the world's most severe restrictions on executive compensation, ignoring a warning from the business lobby that such curbs would undermine the country's investor-friendly image.
The vote gives shareholders of companies listed in Switzerland a binding say on the overall pay packages for executives and directors. Pension funds holding shares in a company would be obligated to take part in votes on compensation packages.
In addition, companies would no longer be allowed to give bonuses to executives joining or leaving the business, or to executives when their company was taken over. Violations could result in fines equal to up to six years of salary and a prison sentence of up to three years.
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Eric Holder's stunning admission
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The most amazing thing just happened. The Obama Administration finally admitted the truth of what we've been saying all along: giant Wall Street banks have become too big to prosecute. In testimony on Wed, March 6, US Attorney General Eric Holder-the nation's top cop-said, "I am concerned that the size of some of these institutions becomes so large that it does become difficult for us to prosecute them ... I think that is a function of the fact that some of these institutions have become too large."1 Exactly. Tell President Obama to end the Administration's policy of treating Wall Street banks as too big to fail and too big to jail by taking immediate steps to break up the big banks and prosecute the criminals who used them to destroy our economy. Now we understand why the Obama Administration has failed to bring criminal charges against a single major Wall Street bank or executive for systemic fraud that brought down our economy. When the Attorney General openly admits that the most powerful members of society won't be prosecuted for even the most egregious of crimes, we are in deep trouble as a nation. Remember that we gave Wall Street bankers $700 billion in TARP bailouts and $2.5 trillion in investments, loans, and guarantees to shore up their business (and outrageous bonuses)2 on the theory that letting them collapse would create a generation-long Depression. In return it seems fair to demand accountability for the actions that brought us to that point. Now it turns out the Administration never had any intention of seeking accountability. Stand up and add your voice in demanding the Administration end the policy of "too big to fail/jail". This petition was created on SignOn.org, the progressive, nonprofit petition site. SignOn.org is sponsored by MoveOn Civic Action, which is not responsible for the contents of this or other petitions posted on the site. Campaign for a Fair Settlement didn't pay us to send this email-we never rent or sell the MoveOn.org list.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
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Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Broomfield Symphony Orchestra Concert, 3/16
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On Saturday, March 16, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, the Broomfield Symphony Orchestra presents Winds and Strings, great music for wind and string instruments. The performance will feature the Dvorák Serenade for Winds, Gustav Holst's St. Paul's Suite for strings, and Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending with violin soloist Gwen Gravagno, all conducted by Broomfield Symphony Music Director David Brussel. Tickets $6 - $15 at the door or online at our web site, www.broomfieldsymphony.org. Visit our site or call 303-912-1649 for more information.
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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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| FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC. |
1965 Baldwin Acrosonic piano.
Originally purchased in ND, moved to CO in 1997. It has only lived in 2 homes. Tuned for the first 5 years or so when it came here, but it hasn't been played much at all since then. Asking price: $200 cash. Interested parties are welcome to see and try it. Piano bench included. Call 303/696-2147
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 ˝ 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
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Keller Williams Advantage Realty
303-954-9143
303-335-6247 cell
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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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