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May 22, 2013
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Colorado Symphony Survey
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Take a quick survey and you could win two tickets to the Colorado Symphony!
The Colorado Symphony is interested in what you have to say about them, their programming and the general music scene in Colorado. The survey is open May 15th through the 31st and the Symphony has set aside a pair of tickets specifically for Denver Musicians Association members and supporters! If you want a chance to win a couple tickets to the Symphony and you have a few minutes, then follow this link: http://symphonysurvey.org/2013_DMAIf you have any questions regarding this survey or the competition, please email Lincoln Bauer, lbauer@coloradosymphony.org.  |
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The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra after the storm
| By Brad C. Eggen
05/16/2013
The musicians of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra reluctantly accepted a shorter season and a 19 percent wage cut, the contract their employer insisted was the only chance to restore them to the stage.
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman described the move as adopting "major concessions," and the musicians' committee representative called this a contract needed "to assure that there will be a 2013-2014 season." It is now time to digest the impact of management's dissonant six-month lock-out of artists recognized by many as the finest chamber musicians in America.
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AFM President Derides Lockouts at Solidarity Benefit Concert for Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
| May 6, 2013
AFM President Derides Lockouts at Solidarity Benefit Concert for Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
New York, NY - American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) International President Ray Hair condemned the ongoing abuse toward Twin Cities orchestra musicians on Monday, April 29, in an address during a solidarity concert presented by the musicians of the Grammy award winning San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, held to benefit their brothers and sisters in the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) and Minnesota Orchestra. Musicians from both orchestras have been locked out, without pay and health care, for more than six months. Many are struggling financially. Some have lost their homes and have had to move away from their communities. SPCO musicians reached a tentative agreement with management in April and were expected to return to work on April 30, while Minnesota Orchestra
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musicians remain locked out indefinitely.
In remarks directed toward the managers and boards of directors of the locked out musicians, Hair said, "You can't shake our resolve and our will to resist. In the face of your attempts to intimidate us, your decision to lock us out and your efforts to starve us into submission, we come together tonight to perform our music and we will do it as we always have - absolutely perfectly.. There is no better expression of unity, no better demonstration of courage, no better emblem of solidarity."
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City of Denver Cultural Plan Survey
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For the following survey, we are interested in your perceptions of arts, culture, and creativity in Denver. This information will be used to develop a cultural plan for the city, which will help shape the city's priorities and inform its decisions about different cultural initiatives and funding. The survey will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Your feedback is extremely valuable, and as a token of our appreciation, you will have the option of entering into a raffle for various prizes after you have submitted the survey.
We appreciate your time and honest feedback! All responses are completely confidential, and you will never be linked to your responses.
Editor's Note: Corona Insights created this survey and should have disclosed their conflict of interest since they have been directly engaged for SCFD's reauthorization effort (See SCFD Board Planning Session Minutes, April 8, 2011). I found it nearly impossible to provide genuine and productive answers to multiple choice options without clicking "other" at every turn. I believe Karla Raines and Corona Insights are looking for a desired outcome, as was the case when James Palermo hired her to convince CSO musicians that the Union was the problem.Pete Vriesenga
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In This Issue
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| Colorado Symphony Survey | | SPCO after the storm | | AFM President Derides Lockouts | | City of Denver Cultural Plan Survey | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Broadway Music School Presents, 5/24 | | What's Cookin' Jazz Band, 5/26 | | Joe Anderies, 5/24 & 5/25 | | Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler, 6/1 | | Harry Tuft, 6/2 | | Trinity Presbyterian/CSO concert, 6/7 | | Duo Firebird, 5/19 & 6/16 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Colorado Ballet Auditions for Trumpet, Viola, Bassoon | | Position Open for Colorado Ballet Orchestra Manager | | FCSO Position for Production Manager | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Steve Lehn Medical Assistance Fund | | Summer Course in the Alexander Technique, 7/13 | | 2013 Rafael Mendez Brass Institute | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief | | Retailers Key to Bangladesh Worker Safety | | Apple's Web of Tax Shelters Saved It Billions | | Governor Hickenlooper to sign the Keep Jobs in CO Act | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | Metro Community Band Openings | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | El Sistema Colorado & Garden Place Elementary, 5/22 | | Longmont Youth Symphony Auditions | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Archive of past E-Bulletins back to April, 2010
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DMA's own Neil Haverstick at the 2013 Euromicrofest in Freiburg Germany, Sunday May 12 at the Kunstverein. Melle Weijters on a 10 string fretless custom axe ... Neil on a mere 7 string Ibanez. No rehearsal,
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Clarinet Tribute to Ronald Owens. One of Ron's former students, Andrea Anderson, found out a few days ago that he had died, and she was moved to record a YouTube video of herself playing a composition he wrote and performed at her wedding.
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Andrew Litton, conductor and artistic advisor
Jeffrey Kahane, piano
KODÁLY / Dances of Galánta
MOZART / Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat major, K.482
STRAVINSKY / The Rite of Spring
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Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Charles Denler, composer
DENLER / Portraits of Colorado, An American Symphony No. 1
Enjoy a Colorado-inspired program from start to finish. Hear the world premiere of the first symphony written about Colorado with Emmy-award winning composer Charles Denler on hand discussing the innovation behind creating a modern American Symphony. Be sure to come early and enjoy the Colorado-inspired artwork of Jerry Malzahn that will be on display in the lobby at Boettcher Concert Hall.
Denler's work pays tribute to the Rocky Mountains, The Sangre de Cristos, wild horses, Longs' Peak, sunset and dawn and so much more. This event is a real treat in both sight and sound for anyone who loves the beautiful state of Colorado.
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Broadway Music School Presents, 5/24
| Joshua Breakstone Duo
NYC jazz master guitarist.
Concert: Friday, May 24 at 7:30 PM
New York City jazz guitarist Joshua Breakstone with his touring bassist Earl Sauls live in concert at the Broadway Music School Friday, May 24 at 7:30 PM. Come hear two of NYC's top jazz musicians in a great sounding venue! Joshua has been recording albums as a leader since the 70's
Guitar Player magazine says: '"His flowing lines on up-tempo cookers are impeccably clean and fiery, bearing the mark of a first-rate improviser, while his chordal work on heartbreaker ballads is the final word in finesse." Downbeat has written that "There is no shortage of knock-out jazz guitarists about us these days. And Joshua Breakstone is among the best of them."
Workshop: 1:00-3:00 PM, Saturday, May 25th - "Saying it: How to Develop Your own Voice for Soloing"
From Joshua: The dynamics we use in speaking are literally the same dynamics which allow us to communicate on a deep level and in a unique way in music. We'll explore applying the dynamics of the voice- the dynamics of speech- to jazz improvisation and see how each of us can use these dynamics in a personal way to develop a unique voice.
All this and much more will be touched on, including historical references, ideas about repertoire, practicing, the traps and pitfalls intrinsic to your instrument itself, how to listen to jazz, the functioning of the rhythm section, etc.
Examples will be demonstrated and, hopefully, workshop participants will participate as well- bring your instruments! Broadway Music School - 1940 S Broadway St 303-777-0833 info@broadwaymusicschool.com
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What's Cookin' Jazz Band, 5/26
|  Yes!! We will be Cookin' up great Jazz and Funk songs featuring many of Denver's finest Jazz Musicians playing great arrangements at------------
Jazz@Jacks is located at 500 16th St. at Glenarm Pl. In the Pavilions Mall on the 3rd Fl. above Maggianos.
Sunday, May 26th from 5:00 to 7:30 pm.
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!!!
The performance is FREE!!!!!!
Street parking is FREE!!!!
Bring your children and your friends.
Hope to see you there, Gene Smookler
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Joe Anderies, 5/24 & 5/25
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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!
May 24th shows - http://www.modtickets.com/Mod/Tickets/tickets.aspx?id=246
May 25th shows - http://www.modtickets.com/Mod/Tickets/tickets.aspx?id=247
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Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler, 6/1
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The Timeless Music of Richard Rodgers
Presented byJazz Link Enterprises partners
Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler
* June 1st, Saturday: Jazz Link Enterprises partners Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler will present The Timeless Music of Richard Rodgers. Dale's quartet consists of Mark Patterson, Mark Simon, and Paul Romaine. They will play at Dazzle's, 930 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203.
Shows are at 7 and 9 pm. Tickets are $15 and reservations can be made at reservations@dazzlejazz.com or by calling 303-839-5100.
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Harry Tuft, 6/2
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Folks: It's a little late, so I hope you still have Sunday, June 2nd open for the DFC's 50+1 celebration, at Four Mile Historic Park. It starts at 1 PM, goes to 4, featuring Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore, Mary Flower, and Liz Masterson. Tom Scharf and I will offer a song or two as well. CLICK HERE for the particulars.
There are still plenty of tickets available, PLUS, there will be a party/jam/music free-for-all at Swallow Hill that evening. More about that later. Have a fine Memorial Day Week-end THIS week-end, and do come to the Park a week from this Sunday, June 2nd.
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Trinity Presbyterian/CSO concert, 6/7
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Trinity Presbyterian Church, in collaboration with the Colorado Symphony and the Haydn Quartet Slam 2012-2013 Project, is pleased to present
A Tale of Two Masters: String Quartets of Haydn and Beethoven
Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada 80003
This program will juxtapose an early and a middle work of Haydn (Op 9 #3 in G major and Op 17 #3 in E-flat major) with an early work of Beethoven (Op 18 #4 in c minor).
Early on, Beethoven studied with Haydn, the father of the string quartet form but later pushed the form into its own genre altogether. 
Catherine Beeson (CSO violist featured on this concert) states it well: "What Haydn began, Beethoven grew into a wildly textured and innovative world."
The three quartets featured on this June 7 program at Trinity show a gathering of strength and energy in the Classical period which gives rise to the quartets of the early Romantic period and beyond.
Don't miss this exciting evening!
Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for students through high school.
Pre-reserve by calling 303-422-3656 x6000 or visiting the church website at www.tpcarvada.org and clicking on the "2nd Tuesdays at Trinity" link.
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Duo Firebird, 6/16
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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, June 16, 2013, 4 - 5 PM
1600 Grant St Denver CO 80203
Good will offering appreciated
www.facebook.com/duofirebird
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STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
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The Purnell Steen Duo, 6 to 9 pm every Saturday
Havana Street Station
1911 S. Havana (Corner of Havana and Jewell)
303-752-0553 - No Cover
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 Ballet Auditions
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 Colorado Ballet Announces auditions for the following openings:
Trumpet
Viola
Bassoon
These are contract positions beginning with the 2013/14 Season. Compensation is currently $102/service plus a 5.45% pension contribution for the 2012-2013 Season. A new agreement is being negotiated.
Auditions will be held on June 12, 2013 at the Colorado Ballet facility at 1278 Lincoln St. in Denver. To apply please email a one-page resume to Brandi Glass, Company Manager at brandi.glass@coloradoballet.org Complete information will be provided upon receipt of resume.
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Position Open for Colorado Ballet Orchestra Manager
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The ORCHESTRA MANAGER will report to the Artistic Director and Music Director and work closely with the Company Manager. Duties will include but not be limited to day-to-day liaison with musicians, music director and management in organizing the orchestra for all productions; producing schedules in consultation with Ballet production personnel; serving as musicians' contact and their liaison with conductors and management; ensuring compliance with all contracts and policies, accepting all applications and resumes, organizing auditions as needed, engaging substitute musicians in consultation with music director; and dealing with all exigencies that arise during the course of production runs, sometimes on very short notice. Presence at all orchestra services will be required, as well as accessibility by phone and email for musicians, management, and production personnel.
Duties will also include those of orchestra librarian with responsibility for preparing and distributing all parts for musician use. Some subcontracting of library duties may be possible as needed.
Please submit resume to Brandi Glass, Company Manager, at Colorado Ballet:
Brandi Glass
Company Manager | Colorado Ballet
1278 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203
303.339.1631 | fax 303.861.7174
brandi.glass@coloradoballet.org
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Fort Collins Symphony open position: Production Manager
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Job Summary:
The Fort Collins Symphony seeks an experienced, customer services focused team member to serve as production manager. Under the direction of the Executive Director and Music Director, the successful candidate will take control of stage activities for rehearsals and performances, monitor conditions and create the best possible performance environment. This position acts as liaison between technical crews and the orchestra, keeping abreast of all production elements, such as stage cues, start times and placement of instruments. A successful candidate must be able to direct stage hands, musicians, and guest artists in an efficient manner as well as interact professionally with personnel manager, technical crews, music director, and executive director.
Hours: ˇ Part-time, hourly position. Evening and weekend hours required. Number of hours worked vary based on event's need. Hours can include up to 30 hours per concert week. ˇ Attend regularly scheduled production meetings (up to 1 meeting per week for 2 hours) with Music Director, Executive Director, and Personnel manager in Fort Collins, CO. ˇ Upcoming events (availability for summer events is preferred but not required to apply): June 8th rehearsal, June 9th rehearsal/concert, June 10th concert, June 29th rehearsal/concert, July 2nd rehearsal, July 4th concert, August 24th . ˇ 2013-2014 Symphony Season Concert Dates (availability for all season concert dates and associated rehearsals required to apply) - rehearsals occur during the week prior to the following concert dates: o October 5th, o November 2nd; o December 12-15th ; o December 13-14th; o January 17, 2014, o February 1st , o March 1st, o March 28th, o May 10th , o May 31st
Additional Requirements: ˇ Valid driver's license and personal vehicle.
Compensation and Benefits: ˇ $15 per hour ˇ No medical or dental benefits
Application Process: If you are interested in this great opportunity and believe you meet the minimum qualifications please submit a cover letter and detailed resume by Tuesday, May 28, 2013 to cnewman@fcsymphony.org. Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed.
Please contact Executive Director with any questions: Carrie J. Newman Executive Director Fort Collins Symphony Association 970.482.4823
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The Steve Lehn Medical Assistance Fund
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 DMA member Steve Lehn has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. To assist with Steve's sudden and escalating medical costs, Our Musical Heritage, Inc. (OMH) a Colorado 501c(3) non-profit arm of the Denver Musicians Association (DMA) has established an Assistance Fund in Steve's name. OMH is accepting tax-deductible contributions from friends, colleagues and the general public who wish to assist during this difficult time. Cash or checks will be accepted. Checks should be made out to Our Musical Heritage, Inc. (or OMH). Be sure to include "Steve Lehn Medical Assistance Fund" in the memo. and mail to: Our Musical Heritage, Inc., 1165 Delaware Street, Denver CO 80204. About OMHOur Musical Heritage is a Colorado 501c(3) non-profit organization acting as an umbrella agency for large and small, short and long-term projects of musical artistic and/or educational merit. It was established in 1989 to assist in the funding and promotion of American music-related endeavors which create and preserve educational opportunities, arts enrichment and aesthetics in music performance, creation, and appreciation. It provides education and performing opportunities to the public, utilizing artists, inclusive of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, gender and socioeconomic status. It presents live music, Colorado professional musicians of all musical styles, develops enhancement educational programs for all ages both within and outside of schools, provides outreach opportunities for "at risk" students, and raises the public awareness of the value of music in the lives of people in society. |
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19th Annual Summer Course in the Alexander Technique, 7/13
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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.
A link to a summary of the study and a short film about it can be found at http://www.bmj.com/content/337/bmj.a884
For more information about the Course and the Alexander Technique in general, please consult the following web site: (http://music.colorado.edu/departments/wellness/) or contact DMA member James Brody (brody@colorado.edu).
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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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How You Can Help the Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief
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UPDATE: The death toll from the Moore tornado has been revised downward and stands at 24 as of noon today. But officials say they expect it to increase as rescue workers search the wreckage.
While rescue operations continue in Moore, Okla., after one of the worst and deadliest tornadoes on record that has claimed more than 50 lives, with the toll expected to climb, relief efforts are being organized. The Oklahoma State AFL-CIO and central labor council community service liaisons are working through the United Way.
Relief efforts are in their early stages and the United Way of Central Oklahoma has activated its disaster relief fund. Information on the fund can be found at www.unitedwayokc.org. Donations may be made through their website or by mail to United Way of Central Oklahoma, P.O. Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, with notation for May Tornado Relief.
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Retailers Key to Bangladesh Worker Safety, Investors Tell Walmart, Gap
| | A coalition of faith organizations, investors and labor groups-including the AFL-CIO-is urging major U.S. retailers, including Walmart, Gap, Sears and others, to sign on to a binding workplace and fire safety plan to prevent tragedies such as the recent building collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 garment workers and two 2012 fires that claimed the lives of more than 400 Bangladeshi clothing workers. The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) wrote that those disasters are: A grave indictment of the human rights record of Bangladesh and an illustration of the failure of the global companies that manufacture and source their products there to ensure humane working conditions. Read On
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Apple's Web of Tax Shelters Saved It Billions, Panel Finds
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By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ and CHARLES DUHIGG
New York Times
Published: May 20, 2013
WASHINGTON - Even as Apple became the nation's most profitable technology company, it avoided billions in taxes in the United States and around the world through a web of subsidiaries so complex it spanned continents and went beyond anything most experts had ever seen, Congressional investigators disclosed on Monday.
The investigation is expected to set up a potentially explosive confrontation between a bipartisan group of lawmakers and Timothy D. Cook, Apple's chief executive, at a public hearing on Tuesday.
Congressional investigators found that some of Apple's subsidiaries had no employees and were largely run by top officials from the company's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. But by officially locating them in places like Ireland, Apple was able to, in effect, make them stateless - exempt from taxes, record-keeping laws and the need for the subsidiaries to even file tax returns anywhere in the world.
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Governor Hickenlooper to sign the Keep Jobs in CO Act this Friday in Pueblo
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After six long years of trying to advance real procurement reform, we are pleased to announce that Governor Hickenlooper will be signing HB 1292 - The Keep Jobs in CO Act - on Friday May 24th at 3:10pm in Pueblo at the United Steelworkers Union Hall located at 1414 East Evans Avenue Pueblo, CO 81004.
You are cordially invited to come share this momentous occasion with us and thank Governor Hickenlooper for prioritizing our state tax dollars to create good jobs that support Colorado workers and domestic manufacturing. Again, we would like to acknowledge and thank the legislators who sponsored the bill and the affiliate leaders that greatly contributed to this strong piece of legislation.
This is a big deal and we really need your help building a crowd to celebrate. This legislation will help our trades and manufacturing affiliates. Please invite your local union leaders and activists to attend, schedules permitting.
Please call Phil Hayes at 720-234-2023 for more details on the signing or questions about HB 1292.
In Solidarity,
Mike Cerbo
Executive Director
Colorado AFL-CIO
Phil Hayes
Political & Legislative Director
Colorado AFL-CIO
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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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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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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EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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El Sistema Colorado & Garden Place Elementary, 5/22
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 Please join El Sistema Colorado and our Garden Place Elementary School Orchestra & Choir
for a performance & fundraiser celebrating our first full school year
Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Walker Fine Art Gallery
300 W. 11th Ave, Denver 80204
Join the board and our Chair,
Classical radio Host Monika Vischer
for Wine & appetizers
and hear about our expansion to two new schools
Click Here to RSVP
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Longmont Youth Symphony Auditions
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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.
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New Music Books (Real Books).
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
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
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.
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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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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