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August 7, 2013
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Classical musicians suffer for their art - literally
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Torn rotator cuffs, hernias, hearing problems - it's a tough life for
musicians. Some play through the pain or seek treatment, but for others,
it's a career ender.
By Donna Perlmutter
Los Angeles Times
August 2, 2013
So you think classical music is purely a rarefied pursuit, where what matter are creativity, spirit and soul? The musician's body does not agree.
Not midway through a high-powered symphony. Not sitting near the crashing cymbals in Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Not during the long haul of Wagner's "Ring" cycle.
Take violinist David Harrington. He was in rehearsals with his adventurous Kronos Quartet, preparing to play the epic String Quartet No. 2 by Morton Feldman - it notoriously spans six hours without intermission. Just continuous playing through what seems like a universe of time.
"We'd already done eight performances of the piece, and this 1996 concert at Lincoln Center was to be our last outing with it," he said by phone from San Francisco.
But pains started shooting up and down his arm 40 minutes into rehearsal. They grew more and more alarming.
"Finally, after several hours of rehearsal, the pain was excruciating," he said. "We ended up canceling this last and most famous venue for the work."
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Classical musicians suffer for their art - literally
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Torn rotator cuffs, hernias, hearing problems - it's a tough life for
musicians. Some play through the pain or seek treatment, but for others,
it's a career ender.
By Donna Perlmutter
Los Angeles Times
August 2, 2013
So you think classical music is purely a rarefied pursuit, where what matter
are creativity, spirit and soul? The musician's body does not agree.
Not midway through a high-powered symphony. Not sitting near the crashing
cymbals in Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Not during the long haul of Wagner's
"Ring" cycle.
Take violinist David Harrington. He was in rehearsals with his adventurous
Kronos Quartet, preparing to play the epic String Quartet No. 2 by Morton
Feldman - it notoriously spans six hours without intermission. Just
continuous playing through what seems like a universe of time.
"We'd already done eight performances of the piece, and this 1996 concert at
Lincoln Center was to be our last outing with it," he said by phone from San
Francisco.
But pains started shooting up and down his arm 40 minutes into rehearsal.
They grew more and more alarming.
"Finally, after several hours of rehearsal, the pain was excruciating," he
said. "We ended up canceling this last and most famous venue for the work."
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House Committee Defers NEA Funding Decision Until September
| August 1, 2013
League of American Orchestras
Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee held an impassioned first day of debate on an FY14 funding bill that would advance to the full House of Representatives, among other recommendations, a severe 49% cut to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The Interior bill faces an overall 19% reduction, and the proposal to disproportionately slash the NEA's budget currently remains in the bill despite an attempt by Representatives Nita Lowey (D-NY-17) and David Price (D-NC-4) to restore funding to the President's requested level of $154.5 million. The amendment was defeated by a party line vote of 19-27, and Committee leadership again referred to programs that are slated for elimination and reduction as "nice to do," rather than "must do" programs. The Committee's work on the hotly-debated funding bill is unfinished, and members will resume discussion and consideration of more amendments after returning from their August recess.
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - George Duke | | Classical musicians suffer for their art | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Denver Municipal Band Free Summer Concerts | | Bob Montgomery, 8/7 (Wednesdays) | | Centerpiece Jazz, 8/13, 8/15 | | DuoClassica, 8/17 | | Purnell Steen & Le Jazz Machine, 8/18 | | GoodRattle modern bop quintet, 8/20 | | Joe Anderies Quartet, 8/27 | | Bill Hill and Friends, 9/6 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Colorado Symphony Auditions for Section Cello, Asst. Concertmaster | | USAF Academy Band Audition for Clarinet, 10/18 | | Fort Collins Symphony Auditions, 9/29 & 10/2 | | Wyoming Symphony Orch Auditions, 8/24 | | Colorado Ballet Auditions for Trumpet, 8/29 | | Cheyenne Symphony Auditions, 10/19 | | Opening for Part-time Orchestra teacher | | Keyboard Player Needed | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Memorial Service for Steve Lehn | | Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Rocket Scientist's Formula for Social Security | | Fast Food Strikes Continue to Roll | | Workers Dying as Safety Rules Stall | | Walmart: Portrait of a Job Killer | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Longmont Symphony Orchestra Auditions | | Arapahoe Philharmonic Auditions, 8/24 | | Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra Auditions, 8/24 | | Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Auditions, 8/26 | | Littleton Symphony Openings for Tuba, all Strings | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions for all Strings, Substitutes | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | Metro Community Band Openings | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras Auditions | | DYAO National Violin Concerto Competition | | Stamps String Quartet Scholarship | | 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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John Oliver - Fast Food and Minimum Wage 8/1/13
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Denver Municipal Band Free Summer Concerts
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 The Denver Municipal Band is the oldest professional concert band in the continental United States.
The Denver Municipal Band was founded in the late 1860s by Alex Sutherland, bugler at the "Charge of The Light Brigade." Surviving the ordeal, he settled in Denver where he was active in many of the city's early musical activities. Originally constituted as the GAR Post Band,it performed early municipally funded concerts throughout the 1870s and80s, changing its name to the Denver Municipal Band in 1891 when it began its continuous history of Denver Municipal Funding.
Upcoming Concerts August 4, 7:30 PM - Concert Band at Washington Park
August 6, 7:00 PM - DMB Jazz Combo at Cook Park
August 9, 7:30 PM - Concert Band followed by fireworks at Sterne Park
August 11, TBD - DMB jazz combo at Cheesman Park
August 16, 7:00 PM - DMB Jazz Band at Bates and Hobart Park
August 18, 7:30 PM - Concert Band at Washington Park
August 24, 7:00 PM - Jazz Band at Mayfair Park
September 7, 6:30 PM - The DMB Jazz Band at Pulaski |
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Bob Montgomery, 8/7 (Wednesdays)
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Hi everyone, I am back from the Telluride Jazz Celebration where I played four performances as a member of the Telluride Jazz All Stars - great musicians, great audiences and great music. It is nice to be back in Denver and to be playing in our musical home "The Z" again -The Wazee Supper club where we play every Wednesday evening from 7 to 10. This week our very special guest artist is Ron Bland playing bass with the wonderfully great pianist and composer Dave Hanson playing keyboard, "Mr. energy with that big smile" Alejandro Castano playing drums, the master of the trombone Al hermann and myself on trumpet. We hope you can join us this Wednesday for our weekly jazz party at the "Z" and we thank all of the jazz fans who support us every week, you make our music possible and we love you for it.
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Centerpiece Jazz, 8/13, 8/15
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Tuesday, August 13, Riverpointe, 5226 S. Prince - 6 to 8:30 pm
Dance to Dean Bushnell and Joni 303-787-0600
Saturday, September 21, Lakewood Elks, 1455 Newland - 8 to 11 pm
Members and guests Centerpiece Jazz
Also performing the third Thursday of each month (8/15, 9/19, 10/17) at
Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm. 303-238-7999
jonijanak.com edstephen.com
Video clips on jonijanak.com for Joni and Ron
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DuoClassica, 8/17
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DuoClassica is pleased to announce their Summer Concert at Grace United Methodist Church on August 17th, 7:00 pm.
 DuoClassica
Violin: Lydia Sviatlovskaya
Piano: Olga Dashevskaya
presents
Music of Summer
Program: G. Tartini, L. van Beethoven,
G. Gershwin, A. Piazzolla
AUGUST 17, 2013 / Saturday, 7:00pm
Grace United Methodist Church, 4905 E. Yale Avenue, Denver
Tickets at the door: $15 - adults, $10 - children - no credit cards please
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Purnell Steen & Le Jazz Machine, 8/18
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Santa's Xmas "Bag"
Come be a part of the live "cheering section" during this recording session
AUGUST 18, 2013
6:00 & 8:00 PM
Purnell Steen - Piano
Todd Reid - Drums
Hugh Ragin - Trumpet
Fred Fuller - Bass
Max Wagner - Sax
Myra Warren - Vocals
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge
930 Lincoln St.
(303) 839-5100 for reservations On line at dazzlejazz.com
Admission $15.00
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GoodRattle modern bop quintet, 8/20
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GoodRattle modern bop quintet Tues August 20 at the Laughing Goat 8pm Our original music as well as that of Pepper Adams, Cannonball Adderley and more!!
Swingin' hard-bop and modern jazz at a great, relaxed Boulder venue. Where: the Laughing Goat || 1709 Pearl St || Boulder, CO click here for map
When: Tues August 20 || 8-11pm Wil Swindler [alto and baritone saxophones] Gabe Mervine [trumpet] Ben Markley [piano] Matt Smiley [bass] Matt Amundson [drums/cymbals] www.goodrattle.com
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Joe Anderies Quartet with special guest Pat Coil, 8/27
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Joe Anderies
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Special Jazz Event and Reunion Concert
One Night Only - Tuesday, August 27th at 7pm
Joe Anderies Quartet with special guest International keyboardist Pat Coil
Joe Anderies - saxophone, alto flute
Pat Coil - piano
Bijoux Barbosa - bass
Mike Marlier - drum set
Live @ Dazzle Jazz Club and Restaurant - 930 Lincoln St.
A rare visit and performance in Denver with the international pianist, composer and keyboard player Pat Coil. Pat is currently on tour with Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers) and has performed and recorded with him as well as Amy Black, Lyle Mays, Woody Herman, Boz Scaggs, Natalie Cole and Carmen McRae! Pat and I played together in our college days and have been talking for years about having him out to do a jazz date in Denver. This will be Pat's first Dazzle performance - one show only, so get tickets early for this special reunion concert!
Ticketed Reservations ($12) can be made online at Dazzlejazz.com
(follow calendar link Aug. 27th) or by calling 303-839-5100
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Bill Hill and Friends, 9/6
|  Concerts at Cherokee Ranch
Sept. 6 6:30-9:30 Cherokee Ranch and Castle
Bill Hill and Friends Jazz/Latin/Fusion
Featured performers are Rich Chiaraluce on saxes, Neil Haverstick on guitar, Dave Hanson keyboards, Ron Bland bass, Nadya Hill vocals, and Bill Hill drums and percussion. Virtuoso performers doing standards and originals including 3 brand new tunes for this year's concert. MonkTrane, inspired by the funkyness of Thelonious Monk and the amazing speed and technical ability of John Coltrane will knock your socks off. Get your tickets early this concert has sold out the last 2 years.
reservations: www.cherokeeranch.org
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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.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 Section Cello, Assistant Concertmaster
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 THE COLORADO SYMPHONYAndrew Litton, Artistic Advisor
Announces auditions for:
Section Cello
(2 tenure track positions)
Audition is scheduled for Monday, September 16th, 2013
Assistant Concertmaster (3rd chair)
(Tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday, November 18th, 2013
Positions to start at winning candidates' earliest available date.
Highly qualified applicants mail of RAX a one-page resume to:
Larry Brezicka, Personnel Manaer
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
Boettcher Concert Hall - 1000 14th Street, #15
Dener, CO 80202
FAX 303-293-2649
Application must be received by August 19th, 2013
NO PHONE CALLS or EMAILS
*The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunjity Employer*
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USAF Academy Band Audition for Clarinet, 10/18
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ACADEMY BAND
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Announces an opening for
CLARINET
Audition Date: October 18, 2013
Resume/CD Dealine: August 23, 2013
CD with recording of 1) Weber - Concertino, Op. 26, and 2) Solo of your choice
Starting salary is $31, to $37k annually
Full medical benefits
30 days paid vacation per year
College loan repayment up to $10k
GI Bill for college up to $80k
Information about this position can be found at
http://www.usafacademyband.af.mil/
or call TSgt Tim Blake at 719-556-9966
The United States Air Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions, 9/29 & 10/2
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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions
SECTION VIOLIN - 4 positions
PRINCIPAL 1ST VIOLIN (2nd Stand outside)
SUBSTITUTE VIOLIN
SECTION BASS
DATE: Sunday, September 29, 2013
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Monday, September 16, 2013
PRINCIPAL CLARINET
DATE: Wednesday, October 2, 2013: 1 pm
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Monday, September 16, 2013***If a titled position is won by a current FCS member, that section vacancy may be filled (one-year position, possibly permanent)
The Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra offers approximately 50 services with 15-45 more sold services per season.
The per-service pay scale for regular members of the Fort Collins Symphony:
$85 for Principal
$76 for Assistant Principal
$74 for Section
Information and repertoire may be found at
www.fcsymphony.org/aboutus/jobopportunities.htmlAudition Location: Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 West Mountain Ave, Fort Collins CO 80521
For more information and to request an audition time for any of the above openings email a ONE PAGE resume
(including current address, email address and phone number) by Monday, September 16, 2013 to:
April Johannesen, Orchestra Personnel Manager
fcsmanager@gmail.com
Communication via email is preferred, but you may also mail to:
April Johannesen, Orchestra Personnel Manager
PO Box 1963
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Please Note: The DMA has no agreement with the FCSO regarding wages or working conditions
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Wyoming Symphony Orch Auditions for Principal Trombone, Tuba, Clarinet, 8/24
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 Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Announces Openings for the Following Positions:
PRINCIPAL TROMBONE
PRINCIPAL TUBA
PRINCIPAL CLARINET
Audition Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013
Audition Time: Afternoon, specific times to be assigned after application deadline
Audition Location: TBA, Casper, WY
Application Deadline: Friday, August 9, 2013
To request an audition, please email a one-page resume including current address, email and phone information, by Friday, August 9 to wysomanager@gmail.com
For additional information, including repertoire, please contact Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Personnel Manager, at the email above.
Please Note: The DMA has no agreement with the WSO regarding wages or working conditions
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Colorado Ballet Auditions for Trumpet, 8/29
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The audition to fill the vacancy for TRUMPET in the Colorado Ballet Orchestra will be held on Thursday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m.
This is a contract position 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.
Location to be announced. To apply please email a one-page resume to Steve Simpson, Personnel Manager at steve.simpson@yahoo.com. Complete information will be provided upon receipt of resume.
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Cheyenne Symphony Auditions, 10/19
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The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for the following openings:
ACTING PRINCIPAL 2nd VIOLIN (1 year vacancy, possible tenure track or offer of another position)
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 1ST VIOLIN
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 2nd VIOLIN
SECTION VIOLIN
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL VIOLA
SECTION VIOLA
PRINCIPAL CELLO
SECTION CELLO
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL BASS
SECTION BASS(2)
SUBSTITUTE VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO and BASS
Section and Substitute pay: $75/service
Assistant Principal pay: $78/service
Principal pay: $84/service
Audition Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013 (violin/viola) and Sunday, October 20, 2013 (cello/bass)
Audition Location:
Laramie County Community College
Fine Arts Building
1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007
Email a ONE PAGE resume by Friday, October 4, 2013 to:
Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Manager at,
chsomanager@gmail.com
Please see the website for more information including audition repertoire: www.cheyennesymphony.org
Please note: The DMA has no agreement re. wages or working conditions with the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra
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Opening for Part-time Orchestra teacher
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Part-time Orchestra teacher needed for a thriving elementary program in Castle Rock. Classes meet before school and are part of the CVEIM program, an outreach of the Colorado Chamber Orchestra. Contact Debbie Davidson-Stanfill, d.davidsonstanfill@comcast.net if interested. |
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Deja Blu Dance Band- ISO Keyboard/organ player
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 Deja Blu Dance Band is looking for a talented, versatile keyboard player.
We are looking for: - A talented & versatile keyboard/organ player who can cover a wide range of genres. We get requests to learn anything from country, classic rock and Motown to Top 40.
- A male with years of stage experience who is a quick learner. Stage presence is important.
- The gigs are weddings, corporate events, summer festivals and private parties.
- This is a part time job- a great fit for someone with a flexible job who would like the extra income. It's very good money
- Vocal ability is a plus. We would ultimately like someone who can cover some lead vocals and background harmonies.
Please contact: Liz Valles
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Memorial Service for Steve Lehn
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The memorial for Steven Lehn will be held on August 10th at 2:00 PM.
Location: Montview Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 1980 Dahlia St, Denver Reception at the church afterwards
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Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia
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In partnership with Project Cure, the Denver Rescue Mission and the Denver Musicians Association, DMA members Dan and Anna Leavitt are now in their second year leading an instrument drive to send to the Logos school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Please click on the accompanying video link to see the incredible impact of this program, and then consider donating any instruments you can spare. All denotations can be left at the Denver Musicians Association (1165 Delaware St, Denver) during business hours, Mon thru Friday from 9am - 4pm.
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A Rocket Scientist's Formula for Social Security
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8/04/2013
Mike Hall
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to come up with a formula to strengthen Social Security, says rocket scientist Rush Holt. Holt, who is also a U.S. House member from New Jersey and a candidate for the U.S. Senate, says we don't need to raise the retirement age or cut benefits, just lift the cap on the Social Security tax so millionaires and billionaires pay the same rate as working families. Take a look as he explains it in this video.
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Fast Food Strikes Continue to Roll
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8/02/2013
Mike Hall
Thousands and thousands of fast-food and other low-wage workers this week have walked off the job in a series of one-day strikes in cities across the country. They are demanding a living wage, no retaliation for striking and the right to join unions. Those strikes are continuing today and likely into next week too.
In Detroit, Claudette Wilson works two part-time jobs, one at Burger King, where she makes $7.40 an hour, and the other at Jep's Pizza. She told MSNBC:
"A lot of times we've been understaffed, so I had to do multiple positions, long shifts, for the same amount of money [without overtime]. At 40 weeks in a year, that's supposed to be $15,000, right? Is that a lot of money to you? That's if you get 40 hours a week. Now a lot of people don't get 40 hours."
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Workers Dying as Safety Rules Stall
| 8/01/2013
Mike Hall
AFL-CIO Health and Safety Director Peg Seminario told a U.S. Senate committee on Thursday that the current system for developing and issuing worker and workplace safety rules is:
"A broken and dysfunctional system, which is failing to protect workers and costing workers' lives. But from 1981 to 2010, the average start-to-finish time for new safety rules is eight years."
Testifying before the Judiciary's Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency Actions Subcommittee, she said that during the first decade of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) existence (1970-1980), it took an average of one to three years for major rules to go from proposal to implementation, including rules on asbestos, cotton dust, lead and other hazards. That was under both Republican and Democrat administrations.
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Walmart: Portrait of a Job Killer
| 8/06/2013
Mike Hall
Whenever communities, lawmakers or activists question or criticize Walmart for the way it treats workers-the low-pay, the stores' impact on the communities-the retail giant pulls out a well-worn script with a simple message, "Walmart creates jobs and if there's one thing this economy needs, it's more jobs."
Setting aside the quality of the jobs for another day, is Walmart telling the truth? Sure doesn't look like it, according to Salon's Kathleen Geier, who matches Walmart's claims against in-depth research from universities, economists, government studies and other sources. Here's what she finds: Read On
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Longmont Symphony Orchestra Auditions
| Longmont Symphony Orchestra announces vacancies and auditions.
The Longmont Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Robert Olson, has the following vacancies for the 2013-14  season:
Principal cello ($232/ per quarter)
Principal bassoon ($201/per quarter)
Assistant concertmaster ($150/per quarter; $100/per service when serving as concertmaster)
3rd horn (volunteer position)
Section strings (volunteer position)
Auditions will be held at Skyline High School on August 25, 2013. Please contact Cami Kidwell-Dodge for audition materials and times: camikaye24@gmail.com or 303-772-8330. Visit our website for audition materials and other information: http://www.longmontsymphony.org/
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Arapahoe Philharmonic Auditions, 8/24
| On August 24th - Two Positions:
Principal Second (Assistant Concertmaster)
Principal Trumpet
Both Paid Positions
And also
On August 24th:
Section Player's Auditions
2nd Trumpet - Unpaid Position
Percussion Section Players - Unpaid Position
String Section Players - Unpaid positions
All subs: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
South Suburban Christian Church 7275 S Broadway, Littleton, 80122
Please see www.arapahoe-phil.org for audition requirements and times, season literature, rehearsal schedule, and our performance venue.
Please Call 303.781.1892 to make an appointment for the audition.
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Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra Auditions, 8/24
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David Rutherford, Music Director
Announces auditions for the following:
Section 1st Violin
Substitutes for all sections, but particularly: Sub Strings, Sub Horns, Sub Trumpets, Sub Trombones
Saturday, August 24, 2013 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
at Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver
For details, e-mail or call Carrie Beeder, Orchestra Manager
beeder@pcisys.net 303-330-9126
If interested, send resume via e-mail (address above) or mail to:
Carrie Beeder
142 W. Ellsworth Ave.
Denver CO 80223
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Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
Auditions, 8/26
| The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will be holding auditions Monday, August 26th 2013 at the Golden First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford Street, Golden CO beginning at 7PM. There are openings in all string sections. We are also looking to fill the bass clarinet and the fourth french horn position. We will also listen to wind players who are interested in being on the "sub" list. If you are a string player please contact Betty Johnson at jazztrips@aol.com. If you a wind or brass player please contact Liz Hicks-Kimmey at ehkmusic@comcast.net.
Please provide us with a resume or paragraph describing your playing experience. Our conductor, Dr. William Morse, is asking for a slow, expressive excerpt and a fast technical passage not more than 6 minutes along with sight-reading.
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Littleton Symphony Openings for Tuba, all Strings
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 The Littleton Symphony has openings for Tuba and all strings for the 2013/14 season. Orchestral experience required. The orchestra performs a demanding repertoire under Music Director Jurgen de Lemos, an accomplished and internationally acclaimed musician and conductor. Please contact Bobbi Jones 303 989 4727 or bobbi_jones@comcast.net
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Lakewood Symphony Auditions for all Strings, Substitutes
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Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for all section strings, especially violin and viola. Also, we are auditioning for subs in all other sections. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7:30-10, Sept thru May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Go to our website at www.lakewoodsymphony.org and see the box "Join the Orchestra," then click on the red button, fill in the blanks, and hit the Submit button. We'll get back to you with further 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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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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Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras Auditions
| Auditions for 2013-2014
All ages, all instruments
Auditions for the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras, the premier youth orchestra experience in Boulder and beyond, will take place August 24 and 25.
Accepting auditions for all instruments, all ages, for our three orchestras and wind ensemble.
What will the audition consist of?
* 2 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.
More information is available at www.GreaterBoulderYO.org/auditions
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DYAO National Violin Concerto Competition
| Announcing
The Second Triennial
DYAO National Violin Concerto Competition
The Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO) is pleased to announce the second triennial DYAO National Violin Concerto Competition. The competition provides an opportunity for a talented young violinist to perform Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 with DYAO, led by music director Wes Kenney, on its four concert international tour of Italy, France, and Spain in June 2014.
To be considered, violinists between the ages of 12 and 23 as of September 1, 2013 should submit a completed application form, a high-quality unedited compact disc recording of the required excerpts from Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 with piano accompaniment, and a $50 non-refundable application fee, in one package, to:
DYAO
Attn: Alex
1245 E Colfax Ave, Ste 302
Denver, CO 80218
The application form and required excerpts may be found on www.dyao.org.
All materials must be received by October 31, 2013.
Prizes: The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $1,000 USD prize and an all-expense paid four concert tour of Italy, France, and Spain performing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 as soloist with DYAO in June 2014. The Runner-Up will receive a $500 USD prize.
For more information, please visit www.dyao.org
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Stamps String Quartet Scholarship, University of Miami
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Attention High School String Players, now in their Senior Year
The Frost School of Music, University of Miami (Coral Gables) is looking for four string students to fill position in the Stamps String Quartet beginning in the Fall of 2014.
The award will include full tuition, room and board for four years.
The Bergonzi String Quartet, in residence at UM, will be in Colorado, performing on the prestigious Grand County Concert Series on August 9, and will be pleased to meet with interested students. A preliminary audition can be arranged at this time as well.
Ross Harbaugh, Cello(rossharbaugh
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| FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC. |
Collectible Sheet Music
My name is Reynaldo Vasquez Sr. and I am looking for a good home(s) for collectible sheet music. I have a meeting tomorrow at Global Journey Publishers who is also interested. Call 303-477-8834 if interested.
Planet Accordion - Mint Condition - Never played.
Bought for mother-in-law when ill. Unfortunately was never able to play instrument. Bought in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Apparently, designed in St. Paul, MN. Built in Italy. Has 48 buttons on back. Don't know much else about it. Paid ~$1200. Serious inquires only please. Selling for father-in-law. Would like it to go to someone who can enjoy it and play it as was intended.
Boulder condo across from campus for sale: CLICK HERE for listing details
1951 5'2" Baldwin M Baby Grand
Excellent condition, matching bench
$4500 Value for $2000.00
South Denver location
Contact Keith at: kel4warner@aol.com,
303-771-2658
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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MEMBER BUSINESSES & SERVICES
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Marti Henry
Keller Williams Advantage Realty
303-954-9143
303-335-6247 cell
Find all Denver Homes:
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
| 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
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