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September 13, 2013
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
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 Monday, September 23, 2013, 5:30 PM New Member Orientation at 5:15 PM Food & Beverages Available AGENDA: Discussion: * Impact of the $10 Per Capita increase per action of the 2013 AFM Convention (effective 1/1/2014) * Consider the following proposals to address DMA's budget shortfall: a) possible 1/4% local work dues increase. b) possible $5-10 annual surcharge on existing death benefits. c) additional cost-cutting measures Note: Above matters a, b & c are for disscussion only, in advance of the 4th Quarter Genermal Membership Meeting. |
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New York City Opera May Cancel Most of This Season
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By MICHAEL COOPER
September 8, 2013
NY Times
New York City Opera, which was founded 70 years ago to bring opera to the masses, will be forced to cancel most of its current season and all of its next season if it fails to raise $20 million by year's end, company officials say.
The cash crisis that City Opera is trying to overcome threatens the very survival of a company that has made opera accessible and cultivated important singers over the years, including Beverly Sills, Plácido Domingo and Renée Fleming. And it raises the question of whether New York will again be able to count itself among cultural capitals like Berlin and London that can support more than one major opera company.
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Bought and paid for
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By Robert Levine
polyphonic.org
September 5, 2013
The Minnesota Orchestra leadership released a "financial review" yesterday. Most of the coverage, though, focused on remarks made by MO board negotiating chair Richard Davis, who told the Star Tribune editorial board that he was prepared to say bye-bye to music director Osmo Vänskä, the upcoming Carnegie concerts, and the opening of the newly-renovated Orchestra Hall - "all three may have to fall," in his words.
But the report itself escaped scrutiny, which was unfortunate. The folks writing the web link to the Star Tribune article certainly didn't look very carefully, missing even the fact that the review was not "independent" - which was a claim that Graydon Royce, who actually wrote the article, was careful never to make. One senses a large thumb on the scale by Star Tribune management.
It's not often that scrutiny reveals anything about the cover page. This one, however, is dated June 10, 2013 - odd, considering that it was released yesterday. Why the delay? Are the same PR consultants who suggested in 2011 how big a deficit to report still on the payroll?
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The Complete Works of Chopin, for Everybody, for Free
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A new Kickstarter project aims to liberate the composer's music from its copyright confines.
Rebecca J. Rosen
The Atlantic
Sep 9 2013
Frédéric Chopin (Wikimedia Commons)Frédéric Chopin passed away more than 160 years ago -- sufficiently long ago that today all of his compositions belong to the public domain.
Yet, despite this, if you wanted to make a movie with Chopin's Nocturne in C-Sharp minor playing in the background, chances are you'd have to pay royalties to do so. Why is that?
The reason points to a little wrinkle in the public domain, one that commonly plagues classical works: While the music is technically in the public domain (and you are free to play it, perform it, record it however you like), recordings of these public-domain works tend to be copyrighted. (You can thank this little wrinkle for all the terrible "hold" music you've been subjected to over the years.)
A Kickstarter project, "Set Chopin Free," aims to do exactly what its name suggests: Release Chopin recordings from their copyright cell.
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New conductor strikes sour note
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glish.no/2013/08/30/new-conductor-strikes-sour-note/.  | | Vasily Petrenko Photo by Mark McNulty/Oslo Philharmonic |
UPDATED: Vasily Petrenko won rave reviews this week after conducting his first season openers of the Oslo Philharmonic, but he also caused offense off stage. Fellow female conductors say they were "shocked" when the charismatic young Russian told Oslo newspaper Aftenposten that orchestras "react better" when the conductor is a
man.
Petrenko, age 37, added that "when women get a family, it becomes difficult to be as dedicated as the branch demands." He has a wife and young son himself, but apparently doesn't feel that's a hindrance to him, only to women.Read On
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Last Days to Participate in the Denver Music Summit Survey
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 Create Denver and the IMTour program are excited to announce the 2013 Denver Music Summit, Nov. 22-24. The summit will provide Denver-area musicians with business development opportunities, performances highlighting our vibrant music scene, and networking opportunities with music industry professionals.
Denver and Colorado musicians: Please help us by completing this short SURVEY which will help gather your interests and feedback so that we can provide you with valuable information at the 2013 Denver Music Summit! Tomorrow, Sept. 13 is the final day to complete the survey.
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In This Issue
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| GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING | | NYC Opera May Cancel Most of This Season | | Bought and paid for | | Works of Chopin, for Everybody, for Free | | New conductor strikes sour note | | Denver Music Summit Survey | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Colorado Chamber Players, 9/20-21 | | Inside the Orchestra, 9/21 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 9/25 | | Lisa Downing, 9/25 & 9/27 | | Laurie Dameron, Environmental Presentations in Oct. | | Englewood Arts Presents, 10/5 | | Joe Anderies Quintet, 10/11 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Boulder Philharmonic Auditions | | Colorado Symphony Auditions for Section Cello, Asst. Concertmaster | | Opening for Marketing Assistant | | USAF Academy Band Audition for Clarinet, 10/18 | | Fort Collins Symphony Auditions, 9/29 & 10/2 | | Cheyenne Symphony Auditions, 10/19 | | Keyboard Player Needed | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Denver County Cultural Council Seeking Applicants | | 2013-14 Wage Scales & Mileage Rates | | Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Highlights from the AFL-CIO Convention 2013 | | Walmart Misses Deadline for Justice | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Lakewood Symphony, 10/3 | | 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 | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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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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Colorado Chamber Players, 9/20-21
| An evening of Bach Cantatas
Colorado Bach Ensemble and Colorado Chamber Players present the Bach Cantata Series in Boulder, September 20th, Fort Collins on September 21st and in Cherry Hills Village on September 22nd, 2013.
This Cantata Series is a collaborative project between the Colorado Bach Ensemble and the Colorado Chamber Players.
One of the cantatas, Christ lag in Todesbanden will be presented in a Gesprachskonzert (lecture-concert) format.
Program:
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Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4
Nun, komm der Heiland, BWV 61
Vergnugte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170
Locations:
Friday, September 20, 2013, 7:30 pm
First United Methodist Church, Boulder
1421 Spruce Street, Boulder, Colorado 80302
Saturday, September 21st, 2013, 7 :30 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
301 E Stuart Street, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Saturday, September 21st, 2013, 3:00 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village
4500 E Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
$20 Adult, $5 Students plus online ticket fees
Same ticket price at all locations
For advance tickets, go to: Bach Cantata Series tickets or paste into your browser
http://www.coloradobachensemble.org/bach-cantata-series/
Click on one of three dates you wish to attend, and purchase tickets online.
Artists:
James Kim, Conductor
Susan Hochmiller, Soprano
Marjorie Bunday, Mezzo Soprano
Derek Chester, Tenor
Margaret Soper Gutierrez and Hee Jung Kim, Violins
Barbara Hamilton and Margaret Miller, Violas
Carole Whitney, Cello
Kenrick Mervine, Organ
Lisa Brende Martin, Oboe d'Amore
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Inside the Orchestra, 9/21
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Tiny Tots at Boettcher Concert Hall
 For the first time ever, Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra will be performed at Boettcher Concert Hall on a Saturday, giving parents the opportunity to bring their children outside the work week to the famed Colorado concert hall. Designed to bring orchestra music to underserved communities, Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra is the only music education program of its kind in the country and depends heavily on grants and donations. The cost of admission is a suggested ticket price of $7.50 per person. (Complimentary admission will be offered to those in need and for toddlers yionger than 1.) Performances do sell out, so it is encouraged to purchase admissions promptly. There will be two performances at the Boettcher Concert Hall on Sept. 21, at 9:30am and 10:30am.
A 45-minute performance, Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra engages, entertains and educates pre-school children six and under (but all ages are welcome). ISO's adult professional orchestra surrounds the audience as they hear well-known repertoire ranging from "Looney Tunes" to "Star Wars" to Beethoven. Children and their parents are creatively engaged in theatre-of-the-mind activities as they stomp like giants and throw a temper tantrum during Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, grow with music from "2001: A Space Odyssey" and ride into the sunset with the "William Tell Overture." And, back by popular demand, live opera music will be sung in alternating performances by local Central City Opera Ensemble Artists, Chad Reagan and Adam Ewing. |
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Centerpiece Jazz, 9/25
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With Joni Janak (New Venue)
Luke's, A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge
5:30 to 8:30 pm., September 25
303-422-3300 - reservations highly recommended.
Drink, Dine, Listen
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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
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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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Englewood Arts Presents, 10/5
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Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)
 ENGLEWOOD ARTS PRESENTS opens its 2013-14 Chamber Music Of The Masters series on Saturday, October 5, 2013. This 12th concert season will continue to showcase Colorado Symphony musicians and other area professional musicians in performances of smaller ensemble chamber music repertoire in the warmth and intimacy of Hampden Hall at the Englewood Civic Center.
The opening concert will be a benefit for the UP CLOSE AND MUSICAL (UCAM) ensemble, a local non-profit that raises funds to provide free concerts to local area elementary school children. It was founded by and continues to be under the leadership of Eric Bertoluzzi. Performers are primarily musicians from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO). Eric, a 40+ year member of the CSO until his retirement earlier this year, continues to be passionate about bringing the joy of music to the many children throughout the Denver area who may not otherwise enjoy such an opportunity.
This opening concert will be performed in honor and memory of Penny and Joe Shoemaker. Penny and Joe were co-founders of the Helen Marie Black Music Education Fund, dedicated to engaging young people throughout the Metro Denver area in the world of music, both performance and education. This fund has provided annual financial support to UCAM for well over a decade until Penny's passing, at which time its endowment was transferred to UCAM to allow its mission to continue and expand.
The program will include Aaron Copland's 'Appalachian Spring' (chamber version) performed by the UCAM ensemble under the direction of Eric Bertoluzzi. Also on the program will be George Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' performed by the Shoemakers' talented son, pianist Jeff Shoemaker.
Website: www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Phone: 303.806.8196
Tickets are General Admission:
$15.00 Adults | $12.00 (60+) | FREE (under 18)
Available at www.englewoodarts.org or at the door beginning ˝-hour prior to concert time.
Location:
Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway
(Hampden & S. Jason)
+ Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
+ Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
+ Handicap accessible
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Joe Anderies Quintet featuring International trumpeter Shunzo Ohno, 10/11
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Friday Oct 11th, Dazzle Jazz 930 Lincoln
Two shows at 7 and 9 pm, advanced tickets recommended
International trumpeter Shunzo Ohno will be joining my Quintet at Dazzle Jazz for two shows 7 and 9 pm On October 11th. Shunzo has played with many greats from Gil Evans, Herbie Hancock, Larry Coryell, Buster Williams to Wayne Shorter and Art Blakey. His story and experience has been the subject of two documentaries in Japan: "Trumpet of Hope" and "Trumpet of Glory". He had to relearn the trumpet after a debilitating car accident in 1988 severely damaged his lip. Then in 1996 he weathered three years of surgery, radiation and hospitalization to overcome stage three throat cancer. This time he spent several years traveling the world to study with top trumpet teachers as he had to completely relearn the trumpet due to muscles he lost in the surgery. His playing is more amazing than ever and his experience shines through the horn. Call Dazzle at 303-839-5100 or use the link for tickets and reservations. I am also very excited to be bringing my son Trevor, a great jazz drummer in LA, back to join us for this once in a lifetime performance!
Joe Anderies
Dazzle Link
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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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Boulder Philharmonic Auditions
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The Boulder Philharmonic announces the following openings. All positions are tenure-track. Per-service rates for the 2013-2014 season are listed below. The Boulder Philharmonic makes a 5% contribution to the AFM Pension Fund and offers approximately 40 services.
For further information on auditions for these positions, including deposit deadlines and audition lists, please visit www.boulderphil.org/about/jobs-a-auditions
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUDITIONS FOR SECOND TROMBONE AND BASS TROMBONE
 ARE NOW ON SEPARATE DAYS.
BASS TROMBONE ($91.95 per service)
--beginning with the 2014-15 season, possibly sooner--
Audition date is October 28, 2013
SECOND TROMBONE ($91.95 per service)
--beginning immediately or with the availability of the winning candidate--
Audition date is November 3, 2013
PRINCIPAL FLUTE ($110.34 per service)
--beginning immediately or with the availability of the winning candidate--
Audition date is January 12, 2014
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL VIOLA ($101.15 per service)
--beginning immediately or with the availability of the winning candidate--
(If a current member of the orchestra is offered this position, there will be a section position available. This section position may then be filled at this audition.)
Audition date is January 12, 2014
SECTION VIOLA ($91.95 per service)
--beginning immediately or with the availability of the winning candidate--
(This position has just been added to the orchestra and has nothing to do with the above possibilities.)
Audition date is January 12, 2014
SECTION CELLO ($91.95 per service)
--beginning with the 2014-15 season--
Audition date is February 23, 2014
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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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Opera Colorado - Opening for Marketing Assistant
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OPERA COLORADO
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: ANNUAL FUND AND MARKETING ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO: Annual Fund Manager and Marketing Manager
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Annual Fund Manager and Marketing Manager and working cooperatively as a cross-functional team member. The Assistant's primary responsibilities include providing assistance and/or back-up for key administrative functions, assisting with the coordination and implementation of all development and marketing strategies for Opera Colorado programs.
More Information
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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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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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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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The Recording Academy is coming to Denver, 9/17-18
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My name is Analisa Lono, and I am the Membership Manager at The Recording Academy San Francisco. The Recording Academy is best known for The GRAMMY Awards show, but we are also the music community's leading membership organization. We offer professional development, networking and advocacy programs for our 20,000 members, who span all areas of the music industry from well-known artists to record executives and engineers.
As a member of the greater Denver / Boulder recording community, The Recording Academy® San Francisco Chapter would like to invite you and the DMA members to participate in two exciting upcoming events this September: In The Mix: Colorado and P&E Wing Listening Event at Airshow Mastering.
On Tuesday September 17, San Francisco Chapter Board President, Michael Romanowski, will host a P&E Listening Event at Airshow Mastering in Boulder. During this intimate event, local producers and engineers will play tracks they are working on to discuss with their peers. This event will provide an opportunity to network with other members as well as the chance to learn more about The Recording Academy and our Producers & Engineers Wing.
On Wednesday, September 18, we will host In The Mix: Colorado, a networking mixer for members and potential members of The Recording Academy. Feel free to bring a guest to this event as we discuss the benefits of membership, the GRAMMY Awards process and how The Recording Academy can help strengthen and support the Colorado music community. The Chair of the National Board of Trustees, Christine Albert, along with Chapter President, Michael Romanowski will be in attendance and available for questions or conversation. This event will feature hosted bar bites and a no-host bar. Please see FLYER for more details.
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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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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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Highlights from the AFL-CIO Convention 2013
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Walmart Misses Deadline for Justice, Workers Set for Big Actions
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The growing group of Walmart workers across the country who are demanding justice and a decent wage gave the giant retailer a Labor Day deadline to meet their demands or face intensified and widespread actions.Walmart didn't, so starting Thursday Walmart workers will mount a wide wave of actions.
Since Walmart workers began speaking out last fall through strikes and other actions spotlighting Walmart's miserably low-wages, benefits, poor working conditions and, what they say is, abusive treatment by management, they've paid a price.
According to the worker group Our Walmart, 20 workers were allegedly fired and another more than 50 disciplined after they took part in a strike against the retail giant in June. Reinstatement of those workers and increased wages are the key demands.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Lakewood Symphony, 10/3
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Lakewood Symphony presents
Czechmate
Thursday, October 3, 2013 7:30 pm
Conducted by Matthew Switzer, our opening concert this season features two works by Anton Dvorak, his Symphony No. 6 and his Cello Concerto in B minor. Gal Faganel, assistant professor of cello at UNC, is our soloist. Faganel is an international performer, teacher, coach, and recording artist. He has been praised in the press for his exceptionally sensitive interpretation, his powerful and beautiful tone, and his brilliant virtuosity and youthful vigor. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison, Lakewood. Tickets at lakewoodsymphony.org or 303 987-7845.
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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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| 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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