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August 23, 2013
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So Much For Good Faith Bargaining
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August 22, 2013
The increasingly resourceful Emily E. Hogstad posted a fascinating expose on 8/21/2013 which reveals the Minnesota Orchestra Association (MOA) purchased 13 domain names associated with typical audience support efforts during labor disputes. The smoking gun here is according to WHOIS records, all of the domain names were registered for a period of two years on the purchase dates of 5/24/12 and 5/25/12. Perhaps unsurprisingly, most folks won't be shocked to learn that the MOA was digging the proverbial trenches for a long term siege well in advance of talks officially breaking down. Simply put, it is a clear indication that the employer had little to no intention for negotiating in good faith.
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2013 Compensation Reports: Executives
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August 14, 2013
By the onset of the 2010/11 season, the field was amidst the beginning of the worst austerity driven labor disputes for the last half century. Collective bargaining agreements were being reopened in order to incorporate concessions designed to forestall financial collapse and when stakeholders were unable to reach mutually agreeable terms, vitriolic public disputes erupted, oft accompanied by prolonged work stoppages. Nonetheless, the average orchestra executive experienced a 5.32 percent increase in compensation.
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2013-14 Wage Scales & Mileage Rates, eff. Sept 1
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Since 1897, members of the Denver Musicians Association have established minimum rates for defined categories of work. These rates have become the recognized prevailing wage for musical services.
In addition of periodic adjustments, all scales are adjusted annually on September 1st in accordance with the Colorado Cost of Living Index (for contracts filed after September 1st. The COL increase applied to our 2013-14 Wage Scales is 2.1%.
Any disputes that arise over the terms of this Schedule of Wages shall be adjudicated by the Denver Musicians Association Board of Directors. Whenever feasible, the Board of Directors may negotiate an agreement with prospective employers for contributions to the AFM-EP pension fund on  behalf of the employed musicians.
You may download a complete copy, or a one-page summary by clicking on either of the links below:
2013-14 Wage Scales (eff. 9/1/12)
2013-14 Wage Scale Summary
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No Picnic for Players in the Parks
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Chamber Music Society Gears Up for Naumburg Bandshell
By CORINNA da FONSECA-WOLLHEIM
NY Times
Published: August 20, 2013  |
Richard Termine - New York Times
The Knights, at the Naumburg Bandshell this summer. The Chamber Music Society plays there on Wednesday.
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Sunscreen? Check.
Bug spray? Check.
Sheet Music? Clothespins? Nope. Make mine an iPad.
Just a few weeks before entering its 45th season, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will present a concert on Wednesday that is a first in its history. Normally, its members are out of town at festivals across the country this time of year. But thanks to an invitation by the Naumburg Orchestra Concerts, the society will present a program of music by Mozart, Beethoven and Dvorak at the bandshell in Central Park. It will be its first out of doors.
And playing al fresco is no picnic.
To be sure, the dangers are not on a par with those faced by the cast of the recent "Magic Flute" production at the Bregenz Festival in Austria, where three singers took a dunking when their boat overturned in Lake Constance.
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In This Issue
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| So Much For Good Faith Bargaining | | 2013 Compensation Reports | | 2013-14 Wage Scales & Mileage Rates | | No Picnic for Players in the Parks | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Denver Municipal Band Free Summer Concerts | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Joe Anderies Quartet, 8/27 | | Bill Hill and Friends, 9/6 | | Neil Bridge 7+, 9/7 | | Lisa Downing, 9/25 & 9/27 | | Laurie Dameron, Environmental Presentations in Oct. | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Colorado Ballet Auditions for Trumpet, 8/29 | | Colorado Symphony Auditions for Section Cello, Asst. Concertmaster | | USAF Academy Band Audition for Clarinet, 10/18 | | Fort Collins Symphony Auditions, 9/29 & 10/2 | | Music Teacher Vacancy at Trevista | | Cheyenne Symphony Auditions, 10/19 | | Opening for Part-time Orchestra teacher | | Keyboard Player Needed | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Wisconsin Solidarity Sing-along Grows | | Koch's Give Up Bid to Buy LA Times | | Walmart - 'Blame Yourself!' | | 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 | | Youth Orch of the Rockies, 8/18 & 8/25 | | Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras Auditions | | DYAO National Violin Concerto Competition | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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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 24, 7:00 PM - Jazz Band at Mayfair Park
September 7, 6:30 PM - The DMB Jazz Band at Pulaski |
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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A free community concert celebrating the 203rd anniversary of Mexico's independence.
Admission is free, but tickets are required for admission. Tickets are available, in person, at the Boettcher Concert Hall Box Office. All seating is general admission and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
En este concierto gratuito para la comunidad, la sinfónica de Colorado, junto a invitados especiales, celebra el 203 aniversario de la independencia de México.
La entrada es gratuita, pero el cupo es limitado y se requieren boletos.
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Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Conrad Tao, piano
BACH Concerto No. 1, 1st movement
MOZART Concerto No. 9 "Jeunehomme," 1st movement
BEETHOVEN Concerto No. 4, 2nd movement
SCHUMANN Concerto, 1st movement
RACHMANINOFF Concerto No. 3, 3rd movement
BRITTEN Concerto No. 1, 3rd and 4th movement
Introducing Conrad Tao, the only classical musician on the Forbes' 2011 "30 under 30" list of people changing the world. This program features a delightful tour of the piano concerto form and its development from Mozart's works, which he played himself, through the modern works of Gershwin and Tao. In January of 2012, Conrad's performance with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra was hailed by the Detroit News as "a blazing debut...a performance no less seductive in its lyrical beauty than hair-raising in its technical brilliance."
Please join us after the performance for a "talk back" with Scott O'Neil and Conrad Tao.
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Dale Rieling, conductor
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, associate director
Marie Zamora, vocalist
Kathy Voytko,vocalist
Jennifer Paz, vocalist
Eric Kunze, vocalist
Jeff McCarthy, vocalist
25 years ago, the creative team of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg changed the history of musical theatre with their masterpiece, Les Misérables. Do You Hear the People Sing celebrates music of two of the world's most prolific writers of musical theatre in one unforgettable concert with music from Les Miz, Miss Saigon and much more, plus moments never heard and many surprises.
This extraordinary new concert is brought to you by BOUBERG PRODUCTIONS and IMG artists.
| Sat 9/14/13 7:30PM | Boettcher Concert Hall | Do You Hear the People Sing presented by Arrow Electronics | More Information | Purchase |
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Andrew Litton, conductor
Branford Marsalis, saxophone
BORODIN Overture to Prince Igor
GLAZUNOV Saxophone Concerto in E-flat major
WILLIAMS Escapades from Catch Me If You Can for Saxophone and Orchestra
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10
Emotions run high in this season's opener, as Andrew Litton leads the Colorado Symphony in a tribute to three great Russian composers, featuring very special guest Branford Marsalis. Best known as a master of jazz, Marsalis will electrify Boettcher Concert Hall with an expressive interpretation of Glazunov's "Concerto for Alto Saxophone." Shostakovich's sweeping Symphony No. 10 closes the program in grand fashion.
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Joe Anderies Quartet with special guest Pat Coil, 8/27
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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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Neil Bridge 7+ and Karen Lee, 9/7
| Hot Jazz, hip evening!
Join us on the south lawn of Augustana Lutheran Church
Saturday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your blanket and a picnic or select seating provided
Augustana Lutheran Church
5000 E. Alameda Avenue, Denver
Special Pricing for this Season Opening Concert
Buy any two tickets for $30
Bring everyone!
Single tickets this concert only:
Adult, Senior, Student $20 Youth, 5-12 years $12
Buy online at www.augustanaarts.org
or call 303-388-4962
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Lisa Downing, 9/25 & 9/27
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The Global Piano Experience Tour 2013
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LISA DOWNING
Lisa is a multiple award winning, international composer, concert and recording artist who is re-defining the genre of solo piano. As she plays her heartfelt and technically impressive original compositions, your soul will be touched, your memories revived and your deepest thoughts can be heard as you listen to Lisa expressing shared human experiences through the piano.
Lisa performs all over the world with Grammy Award winning musicians such as Liz Story, David Lanz, Suzanne Ciani, and Peter Kater, to name a few. From the majestic Cap Vermell Cultural Center for the "First International Pianists of the World" tour in Mallorca, Spain to the historic Teatro Independencia in Mendoza, Argentina and right here in the United States, Lisa's audiences are entranced by the intense music that describes our lives!
JULIO MAZZIOTTI
A masterful, strong and powerful pianist, Julio's original compositions will energize you and stir your most passionate emotions. A nattive of Mendoza, Argentina, Julio performs in concert worldwide to fascinated and adoring audiences. The distinctively Latin influence of Tango rhythms from his native land, and the intense emotions of his Italian heritage will entice you to join him in another culture. A Julio Mazziotti concert is an exciting rich and memorable experience not to be missed!
BOB BAKER
Bob will thrill you with his natural feel for a variety of different musical genres influenced by his early classical training, rock, jazz and gospel. His easy connection with audiences creates a rapport with his music that is at once familiar, but quite uniquely his own. Bob's Asian/Irish multi-racial background influences his distinctively diverse musical style as well as his own special perception of culture and connection.
His music has evolved from early classical training to rock, jazz and now gospel. His first solo album, "I Need You Lord," was recorded at Bernie Becker's (engineer for Neil Diamond) studio in LA. The musical inspiration for Bob's music can come from a note, a theme, or a melody that seems to be playing in his head-sometimes even while listening to other music.
Lone Tree Arts Center
10075 Commons Street
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 7:30 pm
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS TODAY!!
ALSO
A Solo Piano Concert with Lee Bartley and Julio Mazziotti Friday, September 27, 2013, 7:00 PM
Steam Plant Event Center 220 West Sackett Ave, Salida, CO 81201 719-530-0933
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Laurie Dameron, Environmental Presentations in October
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"What Can I Do?" Multimedia Environmental Presentation
Oct 3 3:30 pm Lafayette Public Library 775 W. Baseline Road Lafayette, CO 80026
Oct 4 11:40 am Watershed School 1661 Alpine Ave Boulder, CO 80304
Oct 10th 6:30 pm Douglass County Parker Library 10851 South Crossroads Dr Parker, CO 80134
Oct 18th Noon BIBA (Boulder Independent Business Association) Boulder OUTLOOK Hotel 800 28th St Boulder, CO 80303
Oct 22 12:15 pm Southwest Acupuncture College 6620 Gunpark Dr, Boulder, CO 80301
Nov 7 6:30 pm REI Boulder 1789 28th St Boulder, CO 80301
This is a 60 minute educational keynote presentation to raise awareness on environmental issues featuring the photography of renowned John Fielder, Karl Snyder and live music of Laurie Dameron. It includes two trailers of award-winning documentaries and shares information that inspires little lifestyle changes we can take immediate action on that will make a BIG difference in reducing our Carbon Footprint at a critical time in our history.
This is a fun way for people to get inspired to be better stewards of this beautiful planet Earth we live on. There are a lot of important issues around environmental issues out there at this time but this presentation shows how we can take ACTION...actually DO something to offset the damage we have done. More Information
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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 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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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
| The United States Air Force 
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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Music Teacher Vacancy at Trevista
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Trevista ECE-8 grade, 4130 Navajo St Denver, CO 80211, is seeking a qualified (state certified) half-time music teacher. This is a five day per week position, and the hours are 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM. We are looking for someone with passion, energy and creativity to teach a traditional music program to our youngest students and offer exciting and engaging elective courses for our older students. Please contact Principal, La Dawn Baity or Assistant Principal, Wohn Harden to communicate your interest in setting up a formal interview. Ladawn_baity@dpak12.org
wohn_harden@dpak12.org
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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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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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Wisconsin Solidarity Sing-along Grows as Administration Pushes Back
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Workers Independent News
Aug 23, 2013
Governor Scott Walker's Capitol cops arrested one person Thursday for merely clapping along with a solidarity singalong song. The daily noon hour protests started in 2011 during the Wisconsin uprising protesting stripping of collective bargaining rights for public workers.
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Koch's Give Up Bid to Buy Los Angeles Times
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Right-wing, extremist billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch have ended their pursuit of the Los Angeles Times and other Tribune Co. newspapers after months of protests by community groups, journalists and other free press advocates.
Art Pulaski, executive secretary-treasurer of the California Labor Federation, called the decision by the Kochs to abandon their efforts to buy the Tribune properties, "a major victory for proponents of a free and democratic press."
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Walmart Should Look in Mirror for Declining Sales Cause
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Walmart reported last week that sales at its U.S. stores had unexpectedly declined. Walmart tried to explain its shrinking sales away by citing outside factors such as higher gas prices and payroll taxes.
But, say many market observers, the real cause lies within Walmart itself-the largest private-sector employer in the United States and the poster child for low-wages.
Daniel Gross at The Daily Beast says, "This isn't complicated. Or, rather, it shouldn't be complicated." He writes:
By paying low wages, Walmart is effectively limiting the ability of a large chunk of the American workforce to consume. By setting a low benchmark, it encourages other employers to do the same. The sorts of people who make up Walmart's core shopping constituency are the sort of people who work there. Were they to earn more income, they'd surely spend more at stores-including Walmart. Since they don't, they don't.
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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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Youth Orch of the Rockies, 8/25
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The Youth Orchestra of the Rockies will once again begin the season with two open rehearsals on August 18th and 25th, 2013 from 3:00 - 5:30 PM at Ridgeview Classical Schools, 1800 South Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO. No pre-registration or audition is required for these open rehearsals. All instruments welcome. If needed, there will be brief seating auditions after Labor Day weekend. For more information go to our new website: http://cochamberorchestra.org/youth-orchestra-of-the-rockies/ |
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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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| FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC. |
Whitney Piano by Kimball, walnut wood, excellent condition: $500, Contact Mary Nichols, musemary@aol.com 720.291.0926
Armstrong Piccolo, excellent condition: $350, Contact Mary Nichols, musemary@aol.com
720.291.0926
Boulder Condo for sale
Live in Boulder, live right across the street from campus. 850 20th Street (20th and Broadway) #202 San Marco North. Close to Basemar and to Chatauqua. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, great balcony on south side. Check it out here: Boulder Condo
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.
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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CAROLE WHITNEY announces the establishment of her CELLO teaching studio in Denver. Carole is the former Assistant Principal Cellist with the New Jersey Symphony, performs each summer with the Santa Fe Opera, and is an active cellist and teacher in Colorado. Her teaching encompasses all ages and levels, beginner thru advanced and professional. She offers private lessons and a specialization in audition mentoring and preparation. Contact her @ 303 443 1359 or whitcello@aol.com
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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