David Zauder passed away on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, at 1:38am, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Zauder Brass, her husband, David S. Brass, and their two children Shannah and Adam; his son, Karl Zauder and Karl's daughter, Kaylee Zauder. A memorial service will be held at Congregation Beth Evergreen on Wednesday, April 24 at 11AM followed by a meal of condolence at the synagogue. A shuttle bus will be running from the former Albertson's parking lot (NW corner Stagecoach and Evergreen Pkwy) beginning at 10:30AM. Condolences can be sent to the Brass family: PO Box 499 Pine, CO 80470 kbrass@marykay.com.
Born in Krakow, Poland, and terrorized by the Nazi movement through his experiences in the Holocaust, David Zauder promised his father when he was on his death bed in the Plaszow Concentration Camp that he would survive and bear witness to the atrocities done to his family and all other victims who were affected by Nazi slavery. He promised that he would travel to America to contribute something worthwhile to the world and have religious freedom. After the war, he had his passage arranged to America, by his mother's sister, Aunt Anna Lucks-Holtz of Detroit, Michigan, and he gratefully moved in with her oldest daughter, Lillian Markle and her family.
He attended The New York Military Academy on a full ride scholarship for his trumpet playing, graduated at the top of his class and then enlisted and served in the US Army, stationed at West Point. David Zauder was successful in playing the trumpet under Leonard B. Smith's expert tutelage and earned the position of first trumpet with The Boston Pops, and then joined the Cleveland Orchestra as their first cornet and second trumpet. After earning his graduate degrees in humanities and business administration at Case Western Reserve University, while playing with the Orchestra full time, he then served as their Personnel Manager for 30+ years, and played in their brass section for 39 years. He was the longest tenured trumpet player, to date, in the orchestra's history.
He received many honors over the years but none more important to him than the honor of the Cleveland Orchestra's Distinguished Service Award. David also served on the faculty staff of The Cleveland Institute of Music from 1978-1995. He was the featured solo artist in 20 concerts at Blossom Music Center during the Blossom Festival Concert Band Fourth of July Concerts, as he was the Band's spiritual leader, since its conception in 1968. After retirement, in 2007, he made the move to Colorado to live with his daughter Karen and her family. He joined the Denver Musicians Association in 2008.
David Zauder was an amazing musician, a good friend, a teacher and mentor, a man with a very high work ethic and extreme professional commitment, a faithful father and a strong, constant and loving GrandDad. We will all miss him very much, for many reasons of our own, and we all share in common that he touched our lives deeply. He wished to honor you by sharing his story of survival and personal growth, through the book, "I Am a Standupster," written by his daughter. In lieu of flowers, David Zauder wished for you to remember him by making a donation to www.standupsters.com in support of his daughter's Holocaust Awareness and anti-bullying educational program.
TWIN FALLS * Rocky Starr, 89, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He is now with our heavenly father in Heaven.
Rocky was born in Butte, Mont., to John and Mary Ratkowski. He was raised in Canada, moving to the United States and joining the Army during World War II. After his discharge from the Army, he pursued his career in Western music as an entertainer and song writer. He had radio shows in Spokane, Washington and Denver, Colorado for many years. He also appeared on TV on the Western Stampede show. He had a big Western swing band in Denver for many years, playing many of the country clubs as well as the Stockmen's and Governor's Balls. After retiring, Rocky moved to Post Falls, Idaho. After his late wife, Delores, died he pursued his passion for gospel music. He performed in churches and met his current wife, Velma, in Twin Falls at a local church. They moved to Arizona, where Rocky connected with a cowboy ministry and travelled singing at cowboy church on ranches, in rodeo arenas and at sale barns.
His biggest love was singing and playing. He was his happiest in those times. His eyes would light up and he so enjoyed socializing with everyone. It was where his heart felt the most real. He knew music without being able to read it. He would listen to a record and could tell one what key it was in. He learned many songs by buying and playing a record, listening to a section over and over again, writing down every word from beginning to end of the original song. It was a painstaking process, but it was his way. Now he can once again join in with Stan Rutka, his accordion player and Lou Alonzi, his sax player, who have gone before to sing those songs again, and play that guitar. He so missed playing and singing in the last six years of his life, when the Alzheimer's first began to take hold of his brain. Rocky is survived by his wife, Velma; daughters, Terry (Dick) Dixon, Jené Starr and Toni (Chuck) Hoover; stepchildren, Jim (Bridget) Baker, Jeff (Teresa) Baker, and Wendy Baker; sisters, Lillian Rooks, Margaret (Ed) Swanson and Doris (Lee) Karvonen; seven grandchildren, several step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; his late wife, Delores; son, Rick Starr; daughter, Judy McCormick; and two grandsons, John Quick and Jimmy McCormick.
A celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Twin Falls Reformed Church, 1631 Grandview Drive N. in Twin Falls. A reception followed the ceremony.
Donations may be made to the music ministry at Twin Falls Reformed Church. Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com
Colorado Chamber Orchestra Gives Life to Markus Reuter's Todmorden 513
Colorado Chamber Orchestra - Todmorden 513 World Premiere Pledgemusic Campaign
Pledgemusic.com
April 20, 2013
Markus Reuter is a German composer, musician and producer who originally landed on PledgeMusic as a part of the rock trio Stick Men and their successful campaign for their new album.
Then, on Valentine's Day of this year, Markus joined forces with the Colorado Chamber Orchestra for an exciting and groundbreaking new campaign, the world premiere of Reuter's original composition, "Todmorden 513," orchestrated by the Orchestra's Music Director Thomas Blomster.
The world premiere of this incredible piece took place yesterday in Denver, and it was absolutely phenomenal. Because this PledgeMusic campaign is already past 100 percent, these guys were thankfully able to record and document this event, and you can get it now by Pledging on their campaign.
Before the world ever heard this piece live, we shot some questions to Markus and Thomas, and here's what they had to say:
Musicians and Airlines Are Squabbling Over Frequent-Flier Miles; 'He Could Have Played the Flute, But No'
Wall Street Journal 3/13/2013
Renowned cellist Lynn Harrell travels the world on two airline tickets-one for himself and one for his beloved companion, his $5 million, nearly 300-year-old cello. "Cello Harrell" gets its own boarding pass and even collects frequent-flier miles in its own account. Many cellos do, even for high school musicians.
But two seats don't always equal twice the miles. Delta Air Lines' DAL -0.79% frequent-flier rules only allow people, not musical instruments, to collect miles, and Delta has been auditing accounts to catch frequent-flier scofflaws. Violating the rules can draw a severe penalty: Delta wiped out not only Cello Harrell's SkyMiles account, but also Lynn Harrell's personal SkyMiles account last year. Total loss: half a million miles. And Delta banned him from its loyalty program. Read On
SPCO Musicians Vote to Consider Contract By Mail
Saint Paul, Minnesota (April 20, 2013) - The Musicians of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) said today they have voted to use a U.S. mail option to decide whether to ratify the Society's latest proposal. This will enable further clarification of language in that proposal and would also provide the opportunity for all Musicians to vote.
Musicians did ratify the American Federation of Musicians Integrated Media Agreement and its Addendum today, both of which were specifically negotiated for the SPCO.
The Musicians of the SPCO have been locked out for more than 24 weeks. Their contract expired September 30, 2012. Management imposed the lockout on October 21, 2012 following three weeks where the Musicians continued to "play and talk."
Dear Mr. Henson: Your lockout is the 'barrier to negotiations'
*The following is an open letter to Minnesota Orchestra CEO Michael Henson, in response to a MinnPost Q & A, "Michael Henson, MN Orchestra president: It's time for musicians to negotiate," published April 11.*
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Joseph F. Young, conductor Jorge Lopez-Yanez, tenor Mariachi "Sol de Mi Tierra", Juventino Romero, director Dancing Across Cultures, Janelle Ayon, artistic director
The Colorado Symphony, NEWSED CDC, the Mexican Cultural Center and the Consulate General of Mexico present Un Toque de Mexico, the 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Led by conductor Joseph F. Young, this festive evening of music and dance features tenor Jorge Lopez-Yanez, tenor; Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra, led by Juventino Romero; and Dancing Across Cultures, led by artistic director Janelle Ayon.
La Sinfonía de Colorado (The Colorado Symphony), NEWSED CDC, El Centro Cultural Mexicano y el Consulado General de México se enorgullecen en presentar la XI Celebración Anual del Cinco De Mayo, "Un Toque de México", conducida por el Maestro Joseph F. Young. Esta será una noche de festividades que incluirá bailables regionales de Mexico y la participación del tenor Jorge Lopez-Yañez, el Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra, bajo la dirección de Juventino Romero, así como el grupo de danza Dancing Across Cultures, bajo la dirección artística de Janelle Ayon.
Thu 5/2/13 7:00PM
General Admission
Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Un Toque de Mexico
Scott O'Neil, resident conductor Béla Fleck, banjo
Considered the world's premier banjo player, Béla Fleck joins the Colorado Symphony in a special evening that will include unique insights into composing for the banjo, the Colorado premiere of his own Concerto for Banjo and Orchestra, and the world premiere of his symphonic piece for banjo and orchestra, The Landing.
Wazee Jazz this Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm featuring the wonderful guitarist Marcus Firillo (formerly with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, Roy Haynes, Thad Jones, Chico Hamilton and many more) plus Ken Walker - bass, Alejandro Castano - drums, Al Hermann - trombone and Bob Montgomery - trumpet. Hope you can join us for a great hang at the Wazee, great food, drink and all that jazz. www.wazeesupperclub.com
Rumble Seat Quartet, 4/25
You are invited to a swing dance featuring the Rumble Seat Quartet on Thursday, April 25th, from 8 - 11pm.
The show and dance is at a new venue in Boulder called "Agora, at the Riverside". It's located at 1724 Broadway in Boulder, CO.
The Rumble Seat Quartet will feature Andy Weyl on piano, Mark Diamond on bass, Mark Emmons on drums, and Byron Hamer on sax / flute.
You are invited to drop by and enjoy the music and dancing
Boulder Phil Season Finale, 4/27
Jennifer Koh
For our season finale on Sat., April 27, we bring you music inspired by Scandinavia, "Land of the Midnight Sun" - from the national pride of Finlandia, to the melancholy folk melodies of Stravinsky's Four Norwegian Moods, to Cantus Arcticus with its use of recorded birdsong and sense of wide-open spaces. We close with JENNIFER KOHand the Sibelius Violin Concerto, a major concerto played by a major talent on today's classical scene.
We will, as always, perform great charts for you and your friends, written by some of the greatest Composers and arrangers of all time.
As you folks who know us our band is made up of many of the finest Musicians in the Metro Area(and most other metro areas for that matter).
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Apr 28, 2013
The Concert is FREE!!!!! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!!!!!!
Parking meters are FREE!!!!!!!
Jazz@Jacks is located at 500 16th ST.in the Pavilions Mall 3rd Fl. above the Hard Rock Cafe.
See You there---bring your friends and family and Please forward this message
THANK YOU!!!! Gene Smookler
Colorado Chamber Players, 5/7
Susan Cahill
Seedlings at Lone Tree Arts Center Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 11:00 am Lone Tree Arts Center 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124 $3 to $6, boxed lunch available
Seedlings is a family lunch-time program designed to engage parents and young children in arts, culture, science and genuine entertainment at the Lone Tree Arts Center.Boxed lunches from Firehouse Subs are available for purchase in advance. Lunchbox orders must be received by 4:00pm the day prior to the program.
Paul Primus - Barbara Hamilton
A quartet from the Colorado Chamber Players of flute, violin, viola and double bass will perform delightful short pieces for young children, and then provide an instrumental petting zoo so that kids can try out wind and string instruments for themselves!
Admission:$3 Children ages 1 and under are free
Paul Nagem
Dates:First Tuesday of every month Time:11:00am to 12:00 pm Recommended Audience: Toddlers through Kindergarten Adult boxed lunches: $4 Child boxed lunches: $3 Vegetarian boxed lunches available upon request
Lone Tree Arts Center 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree,Colorado 80124 Call for information: Administration 720-549-9550 Box Office 720-549-9586
The Neil Bridge Jazz Trio, 5/9
4th Annual Fundraiser & Auction click here for more information With Entertainment by
The Neil Bridge Jazz Trio with Karen Lee on Vocals Neil Bridge on Piano, Dean Oldencott on Drums, Ron Bland on Bass,
Thursday, May 9th 2013, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Artwork Network: 878 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204 Tickets are $50 To purchase tickets and RSVP click here.
Please join us for Youth Directions' 4th Annual Fundraiser and Auction. The evening will include hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, live jazz music and an exciting Chinese, silent and live auctions. There will also be a screening of a new film showing the positive affect Youth Directions Purpose Finding Coaching had on a student with autism.
Former Denver School Board president, Nate Easley is this years recipient of our Annual Youth Dedication Award.
Youth Directions' 4th Annual Fundraiser will benefit at-risk and underprivileged youth by directly supporting our programming. Our organization provides in-depth and strategic coaching that empowers youth to find their unique, positive life purpose. Help us keep this passionate goal alive.
Colorado Chamber Players, 5/14 & 5/19
The Haydn Quartet Slam continues! Colorado Chamber Players performs Haydn at the Opera co-sponsored by Friends of Chamber Music
This free concert will be performed on Tuesday, May 14, 12:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Brown bag lunches are welcome at the noontime concert. The church, located at 1820 Broadway in Denver, is close to the Brown Palace Hotel. Parking may be found on the street or directly north of the church on Broadway. Concert repeat:
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 2:00 pm Boulder Public Library 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302
Franz Josef Haydn was known as the "Papa" of the string quartet as well as of the symphony. Haydn wrote over 104 symphonies, 83 string quartets and many operas.
Haydn at the Opera draws from quartets that echo Haydn's vocal style of writing.
Program: Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 1, no. 2
Quartet in D major "Russian" Op. 17 no. 5
Op. 33, no. 6 Quartet in G major "Recitative"
Artists: Paul Primus and Margaret Soper Gutierrez, Violins Barbara Hamilton, Viola Judith McIntyre, Cello
Duo Firebird, 5/19 & 6/16
Duo Firebird presents Russian Music: From the Czars to Stalin A selection of Russian music from the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighted by fascinating information!
Featuring the music of Stutschewsky, Arensky, Rubinstein, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich
Daria Joanna, cello Leah Peer, piano
Sunday May 19, 2013, 2 - 3 PM Trinity United Methodist Church 1820 Broadway, Denver CO 80202
and
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 4 - 5 PM 1600 Grant St Denver CO 80203 Good will offering appreciated
I am excited to announce that I was just able to confirm two nights - May 24th and 25th, the last Fri and Sat of May - at Denver's great jazz venue Dazzle where I will be bringing in special guest and international drummer Kenwood Dennard to join my quartet. Kenwood and I were part of a nationwide tour in 1988 and this will be the first time we have performed together since that time. As the lead drum teacher at Berklee School of Music in Boston, Kenwood has fostered scores of upcoming musicians. In addition Kenwood has recorded and toured with the very best: Pat Martino, Sting, Miles Davis, Stanley Jordan, Maceo Parker, Whitney Houston, Chic Corea and Herbie Hancock to name a few!
If you can arrange to make one of these 4 shows (7 and 9 pm ea. night), you will not be sorry! Joining us will be the incomparable pianist Chuck Lamb (tours with Brubeck Bros) and Bijoux Barbosa on bass. Dazzle is a great "family friendly" venue with excellent food as well. If you are interested, mark your calendar and follow the link below for info and online reserved ticket sales. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 303-839-5100. Join us if you can!
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.
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 Springs Philharmonic Auditions
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic announces the following vacancies: Associate Principal Clarinet Assistant Concertmaster Tutti Violin I (2 positions) Tutti Violin II (2 positions) Associate Principal Viola Tutti Cello Tutti Bass
Complete information will be provided upon receipt of resume. Auditions to be held in Colorado Springs, May 20-24, 2013 Please send resume before May 6th, 2013 to:
David Halvorson, Personnel Manager Colorado Springs Philharmonic P.O. Box 1266 Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Or e-mail: davidh@csphilharmonic.org Visit our website: csphilharmonic.org
GPO Auditions for Associate Concertmaster, Violin, Cello, Bass and Percussion
The Greeley Philharmonic announces auditions for:
VIOLIN June 1, 2013 *Associate Concertmaster *Assistant Principal 2nd (fixed 3rd chair) Section 1st Violin and 2nd Violin
CELLO June 2, 2013 *Assistant Principal (fixed 3rd chair) Section
BASS June 1, 2013 *Assistant Principal (fixed 3rd chair) Section
PERCUSSION June 2, 2013 Section
*If the position(s) is won by a current member the resulting vacancy may be offered.
LOCATION: Foundation Hall, Greeley, CO APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 3, 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.
Fort Collins Symphony Auditions
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:
Please note: The DMA has no agreement with the FCSO regarding wages or working conditions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
19th Annual Summer Course in the Alexander Technique, 7/13
The 19th Annual Summer Course in the Alexander Technique at the University of Colorado at Boulder will be held July 8-12, 9:00 to noon daily. A one day Intensive will be held July 13, 1-5:00 pm. The 2012 faculty includes Ed Bilanchone, Amy Likar, and DMA member James Brody. Early registration by DMA members will result in a 15% reduction in tuition.
The Alexander Technique is a powerful tool for changing habits in movement and thinking. While anyone can benefit from this Technique, the work applies especially well to musicians and educators. Participants will learn about generalized and specific body use issues that can affect both performance and educational settings, as well as practical skills for the classroom. The results of a medical study in England that investigated the Alexander Technique were recently published in the British Medical Journal.
Meis Music - 25% off Quality Band & Orchestral Instrument Repair
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Welcome to the Meis Musical Instrument Repair home page. For over 20 years, Meis Musical Instrument Repair has provided quality repairs to more than a dozen music stores from Greeley all the way to Colorado Springs. Started as a 'Mom & Pop' business operating from their home, Greg and Tessa Meis have built Meis Musical Instrument Repair into a major establishment, boasting 6 fully qualified repair technicians working in an extensive repair facility just west of Denver.
Still family owned and operated, Meis Musical Instrument Repair is recognized by the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technician(NAPBIRT) as a provider of quality repair services. Each and every instrument is met with specilalized tools, expert training, and through testing. Each and every instrument repaired is also personally play tested by a qualified technician.In addition to the repair of band instruments, Meis Musical Instrument Repair provides quality stringed instrument repair servicies. Technicians regularly attend workshops and refresher courses to ensure your instrument is repaired to meet the highest of standards. With over 50 years of combined experience, a passion for music and the desire to succeed, Meis Musical Instrument Repair is able to provide the same quality and service as larger repair facilities while maintaining a competitive cost.
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2013 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute, July 14-20, 2013
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. More Information
LABOR & POLITICS
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Statement on the Explosions in Boston
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka responds to the explosions in Boston:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones in the Boston explosions, and those who are coping with the aftermath of such senseless violence. We condemn those who carried out these acts and practice such hatred.
Friday, April 26, 2013 10 :00 - 11:00 a.m. "On Workers Memorial Day, we honor all who have perished, and we recommit to ensuring no worker ever has to choose between life and a paycheck." Presidential Proclamation - Workers Memorial Day April 27, 2012 Red Rocks Community College 13300 West 6th Avenue, West Building (Memorial Ceremony will be held in the Community Room, downstairs from the bookstore) Lakewood, CO
Celebrate International Worker Solidarity Day, 5/1
Community Rally and March to Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform with an Earned Path to Citizenship for 11 Million Aspiring Americans
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1st, 11:00 a.m. WHERE: West Steps of State Capitol, 200 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver PLEASE WEAR WHITE TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Boston's Low-Wage Workers Affected by City's Shutdown
While most attention in the Boston tragedy is rightfully focused on the victims of last Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon, the damage done by the terrorist attacks didn't end with the explosions or the subsequent shootout that led to additional deaths. Much of the city shut down during the manhunt for the terror suspects; and while most salaried employees could take the day off without losing pay, low-wage workers did not have that luxury. Other workers were forced to work long hours or brave dangerous conditions to get their jobs done.
COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
Community Band Seeking New Members
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.
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
CSU Jazz Ensemble w/ John Fedchock, 4/24
Jazz Ensembles Concert With Special Guest John Fedchock, Trombone
CSU Jazz Ensemble I is joined by the great John Fedchock - a master trombonist, jazz composer/arranger, and bandleader - for an evening of exciting arrangements and virtuosic improvisation. Jazz I will feature Mr. Fedchock on arrangements for his own New York Big Band. CSU Jazz Ensemble II will also perform under the direction of Wil Swindler.
Where & When: Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA. $7/CSU students, $1 youth (under 18), $12/adult. Tickets available at CSUArtsTickets.com or at the Ticket Office at (970) 491-ARTS (2787).
Longmont Youth Symphony Auditions
Longmont Youth Symphony - Open Auditions for the 2013-2014 Concert Season
Student musicians ages 8-18 may audition on May 25-26, 2013 for acceptance into the Longmont Youth Symphony for the 2013-14 season. Students need not be a resident of Longmont. Current members include residents of over ten towns surrounding Longmont, including Erie, Loveland, Boulder, and Denver. All three ensembles are holding auditions: the Longmont Youth Strings Ensemble (LYSE), consisting of elementary and middle school students, and the Longmont Youth Wind Ensemble (LYWE) and Longmont Youth Symphony Orchestra (LYSO), both consisting of middle and high school students.
For more details and to schedule an audition, please visit http://longmontyouthsymphony.org/auditions/. For more information, contact LYS administrator Beth Robison at (303)351-1452 or email info@longmontyouthsymphony.org.
Auditions for Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras
Auditions for next year
All ages, all instruments
Auditions for the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras, the premier youth orchestra experience in Boulder and beyond, will take place May 11-13.
Accepting auditions for all instruments, all ages, for our three orchestras and wind ensemble.
What will the audition consist of? * 2 major scales * 2 short works in contrasting styles, or one work with contrasting styles * Sightreading The applicants choose which music to play, to present their best technical and musical playing. The applicants can choose the scales, demonstrating their range, tone, and technique.
Call Henry Gentile @ 303-433-4123. Address: 2920 Fenton, Room 27-C, Wheatridge, CO
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
Upright Bass.
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
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
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.
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.
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
David Zauder passed away on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, at 1:38am, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Zauder Brass, her husband, David S. Brass, and their two children Shannah and Adam; his son, Karl Zauder and Karl's daughter, Kaylee Zauder. A memorial service will be held at Congregation Beth Evergreen on Wednesday, April 24 at 11AM followed by a meal of condolence at the synagogue. A shuttle bus will be running from the former Albertson's parking lot (NW corner Stagecoach and Evergreen Pkwy) beginning at 10:30AM. Condolences can be sent to the Brass family: PO Box 499 Pine, CO 80470 kbrass@marykay.com. 
Wazee Jazz this Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm featuring the wonderful guitarist Marcus Firillo (formerly with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, Roy Haynes, Thad Jones, Chico Hamilton and many more) plus Ken Walker - bass, Alejandro Castano - drums, Al Hermann - trombone and Bob Montgomery - trumpet. Hope you can join us for a great hang at the Wazee, great food, drink and all that jazz.
areas for that matter).
4th Annual Fundraiser & Auction
The Haydn Quartet Slam continues!
Duo Firebird presents
The Fort Collins Symphony announces auditions for the following positions:
Jazz Ensembles Concert