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October 3, 2013
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In Memory - Arthur Knebel
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10/27/1925 - 6/11/2013
Arthur H. Knebel (violinist/violist) was born in Cincinnati OH to Arthur Henry Knebel and Margie Shafer Knebel. He went to school in Cincinnati and after graduation performed with the St. Louis, Dallas, North Carolina and Indianapolis Orchestras. In June of 1964, Arthur joined the Denver Musicians Association and later performed with the Denver Symphony Orchestra and the Central City Opera. He taught at Metropolitan State College from 1987-88. Arthur was also an accomplished fine artist who produced many fine paintings (e.g., YouTube-A Painters Song).
He married Susan Cowan
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ALDLive - "A Painter's Song"
Exhibit @ Koelbel Library
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Knebel the day after Thanksgiving in 1986 and they had 27 years of living a life devoted to art and music. Arthur died while an inpatient of the Denver Hospice Care Center. Donations can be made to a musical charity of your choice. He is survived by Susan Knebel who recommends a donation to a musical charity of your choice. She's found a great one in metro Denver: a violin orchestra for needy children (www.Coloradoyouthsymphony.org).
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MusiCares Supporting Colorado Flood Relief
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Boulder and many of its surrounding areas were unexpectedly struck by a natural disaster on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. Many in these music communities experienced significant loss-homes, cars, equipment and rehearsal space-destroyed or significantly damaged. MusiCares understands the effects of this disaster in a unique way. Since our inception in 1989, it has been our mission to assist music industry people facing unexpected crises. MusiCares is poised and ready to help those affected by the Colorado floods get through this crisis.
MusiCares has established the MusiCares Colorado Flood Relief Fund to assist music people affected by the devastation of the Colorado floods. MusiCares' initial assistance will provide funds for food and clothing, shelter, utilities, medical expenses, gasoline and transportation, cleanup efforts, relocation costs, instrument and recording equipment replacement and other critical supplies.
To apply for assistance, please contact one of the two toll free help lines at 1-800-687-4227 or 1-877-626-2748.
Erica Krusen, LMFT
Senior Director
MusiCares/MAP Fund
www.musicares.org
310-581-8729 p. 310-392-2187 f.
MusiCares
3030 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 392-3777 p. (800) 687-4227 toll free
www.musicares.com
www.grammy365.com
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Conductor Osmo Vänskä quits Minnesota Orchestra
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by Claude Peck
Minneapolis Star Tribune
October 1, 2013
The Finnish-born conductor ends a 10-year run that brought the orchestra to new heights, nationally and internationally.
Osmo Vänskä, music director of the Minnesota Orchestra since 2003, has resigned, effective immediately.
"It is a very sad day for me," Vänskä said in a statement.
His departure is a major blow to the 110-year old orchestra, which has been locked in a bitter and intractable labor lockout for more than a year.
Vänskä's current contract extends to September, 2015.
The resignation of the Finnish maestro was not unexpected - Vänskä had said last spring that he would quit if planned Carnegie Hall concerts were canceled because of the labor strife - but it fell like a bomb on the beleaguered orchestra that so far has been unable to negotiate a settlement that would return concert music to Minneapolis.
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German Orchestras: National Protest and Strike Day - 9/30/13
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September 30, 2013
 | Germany - One country
- 131 orchestras |
Some hundred German orchestras will hold a national protest and strike day. The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra starts at 10:00 am in front of the Berliner Philharmonie building and will be followed by many other major German orchestras in the big cities Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich, Dresden and Leipzig as well as many regional orchestras from all over Germany. Read On
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - Arthur Knebel. | | MusiCares Supporting Colorado Flood Relief | | Conductor Osmo Vänskä quits | | German Orchestras: National Protest and Strike Day | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Laurie Dameron, Environmental Presentations in Oct. | | Englewood Arts Presents, 10/5 | | Joe Anderies Quintet, 10/11 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 10/19 | | DuoClassica presents Salut d'amour, 10/25 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 10/28 & 10/29 | | Neil Bridge Jazz Trio, 11/11 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Boulder Philharmonic Auditions | | Opening for Marketing Assistant | | Cheyenne Symphony Auditions, 10/19 | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Become a Certified Music Practitioner | | KUVO on Wednesdays, 7-10 PM with Doug Crane | | Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia | | LABOR & POLITICS | | This Land is Your Land | | Government Shutdown - Temper Tantrum Worthy of a 4-Year-Old | | Govt Shuts Down the Arts | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Lakewood Symphony, 10/3 | | Denver Concert Band, 10/12 | | Broomfield Symphony Orchestra, 10/18 | | 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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Bramwell Tovey, conductor
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director
BRAHMS Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn
BRAHMS Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny)
SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2
The Colorado Symphony Chorus, under the direction of Duain Wolfe, sings Brahms to life with the intimate, concise Schicksalslied, written to a text by Friedrich Hölderlin. Sibelius' remarkable, patriotic Symphony No. 2, which made the composer a hero in his native Finland, concludes a powerful evening of music.
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Joseph Young, conductor
Jeans 'n Classics, musical guest
The Who's concept album Tommy was the first of what became known as the Rock Opera genre. Released in 1969 it has sold over 20 million copies to date and has been made into a movie and a live musical. The original record contained four hit singles, most notably 'Pinball Wizard.' In 1998 Tommy was inducted into the Grammy® Hall of fame for its 'historical, artistic and significant' value to rock music. This is your chance to experience this album as it was meant to be.
Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor
Nicole Parker, vocals
Emily Rozek, vocals
Wicked good! This concert of diva showstoppers is highlighted by selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked. Featuring Nicole Parker (MadTV, Wicked on Broadway) and Emily Rozek (Glinda-Wicked on Broadway, Sunset Boulevard and South Pacific national tours), this program will showcase the breadth of their high-flying talents. In addition to "Popular" songs from the "untold tale of the witches of Oz," the program also includes favorites from Gypsy, Ragtime, Titanic and opera selections from George Bizet's Carmen.
This program highlights nostalgic American music and features Copland's "Appalachian Spring," as originally composed for a 13 member chamber orchestra. This original orchestration features several movements that do not appear in the orchestra suite or ballet as variations on the Shaker melody "Simple Gifts."
Click here for more information, or to purchase tickets from the Lone Tree Arts Center website or call 720.509.1000 .
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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
| Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013
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 ½-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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Englewood Arts Presents, 10/19
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Englewood Arts Presents: A New Mini-Series!
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)*
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Englewood Arts Presents announces the appointment of Silver Ainomäe, CSO's principal cellist, as its new Artistic Director. Silver will create a "mini-series" within the Chamber Music of the Masters Series, programing four of the eight concerts during the 2013-2014 season. He shares some thoughts on his upcoming programs:
"The four concerts I have created for the Englewood Arts Presents' 2013-2014 season include several 'big hits' from the classical chamber music repertoire. My goal is to present a wide variety of composers and also have ensembles of all varying sizes.
The mini-series opens on October 19, 2013. The first program includes the Debussy Cello Sonata, Arvo Pärt's 'Mozart-Adagio,' a one-movement quartet (Quartett-Satz D 703) by Schubert, and Brahms' Piano Quintet. Once again I will have the pleasure to perform together with CSO concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams and pianist Hsing-ay Hsu. The group size will expand through the program when we will share the stage with Stirling Trent (violin) and Anne Ainomäe (viola).
Our second concert on January 18, 2014, will highlight the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Three quintets will definitely have something for everyone! The string quintet adds an additional viola (!) to a string quartet. The horn quintet will feature the CSO's latest addition to the horn section, Kolio Plachkov. And last but not least will be one of Mozart's greatest chamber music works, the clarinet quintet, showcasing the CSO's fabulous new principal clarinetist, Jason Shafer.
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)
* Location:
Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway
(Hampden & S. Jaso
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DuoClassica presents Salut d'amour, 10/25
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 Lydia Sviatlovskaya, violin
Olga Dashevskaya, piano
Presents:
G. Tartini, H. Wieniawski, F. Freisler, E. Elgar, Clara and Robert Schumann, S. Prokofiev
Friday, October 25, 2013, 7:00 PM Grace United Methodist Church
4905 E. Yale Avenue, Denver
Tickets at the door: $15 - adults, $10 - children - no credit cards please
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Colorado Chamber Players, 10/28 & 10/29
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 Revolutionary Times: Haydn and Washington is coming to Denver!
A wonderful field trip awaits at Four Mile Historic Park-
October 28th and 29th
Four Mile Historic Park hosts the Colorado Chamber Players
The Colorado Chamber Players is thrilled to present an exciting music, theatre and history performance at Four Mile Historic Park in October 2013. Revolutionary Times: Haydn and Washington is a wonderfully zany program about the Colonial Era, George Washington, fiddle tunes, and string quartet music of Franz Josef Haydn. Washington and Haydn were born in the same year (1732), lived on different continents, but shared many things in common.
CCP musicians perform alongside two actors with an original script by Josh Hartwell of Buntport Theatre, and are facilitated by Four Mile Historic Park staff. Actors Lindsey Pierce and Brian Landis Folkins will appear as Washington, Haydn, Therese Keller, Martha Washington, colonialists, King George, and Mozart, along with the CCP string quartet.
This unique educational program will occur on two days only, onsite at Four Mile Historic Park in Denver:
Monday October 28th and Tuesday October 29th, 2013
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Neil Bridge Jazz Trio, 11/11
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 w/ Karen Lee on Vocals, November 11, 2013
Neil Bridge on Piano
Adolph Mares on Bass
Kevin Smith on Drums
with
Karen Lee on Vocals
NISSI'S LIVE MUSIC & BISTRO
2675 North Park Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
303-665-2527
Tickets: $5 in advance $7 at the door
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Performance @ 7:30 pm www.nissis.com
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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
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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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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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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Become a Certified Music Practitioner
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The Music for Healing and Transition Program (MHTP) is the national training program to become a Certified Music Practitioner (CMP). A CMP is a musician who has been trained to play one-on-one by the bedside for patients in healthcare settings. This is a growing and rewarding field where one can "help others" and also be compensated for their time. Many CMPS are employed in various hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the Denver metropolitan area. Become part of this growing and rewarding field. Sign up today. Please go to our website: www.mhtp.org and download the application or contact Melinda Gardiner, Executive Director. |
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KUVO on Wednesdays, 7-10 PM with Doug Crane
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Tune in to KUVO 89.3 FM Denver at 7pm on Wednesdays to listen to "Jazz Beyond Category" with host Doug Crane. Doug is a trombonist and member of teh Denver Musicians Association.
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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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This Land is Your Land
|  By Rod Taylor, DMA Member
"This land is your land This land is my land
From California to the New York island;
From the red wood forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and Me."
Those lyrics were written by a man named Woody Guthrie 73 years ago. Considering the political chaos our country is currently enduring, they were never more important and prophetic than they are today!
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was born in Okemah Oklahoma, in July of 1912. Little did he know that what he wrote about as a young man would be lessons it seems we all still need to take time to learn and possibly relearn. Indeed, I think if Guthrie was still around and forced to listen to the political bilge du jour coming out of Washington DC over immigration reform, headstart programs for kids, huge cuts in food stamp programs for the poor while giving tax cuts to the wealthy, he might have rewritten the closer line to his tune and dedicated it to the socially privileged so that it goes............ "This Land was made for me not You!"
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Trumka Says Shutting Down the Government to Prove a Point is a 'Temper Tantrum Worthy of a 4-Year-Old'
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9/30/2013
Jackie Tortora
A looming federal government shutdown is slated to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka released the following statement on the House Republicans' hostage taking:
As of today, it is clear that the Republican Party and the Tea Party have become one and the same when it comes to federal fiscal policy. House Republicans have decided that they will shut down critical public services, stiff public servants, hold America's credit rating hostage and kill off jobs because they are upset that President Obama decisively defeated Mitt Romney last November. That some Republicans are participating in this fiasco against their better judgment does not obscure their responsibility. All responsible voices must speak and act against policy making by hostage taking.
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BREAKING: Govt Shuts Down the Arts
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October is National Arts and Humanities Month and how does the federal government celebrate? By closing the doors of federally funded museums, parks, zoos and delaying the distribution of NEA grants that enrich our communities.
Today is only a snapshot of what the 49% cut to the NEA could mean for our communities. As arts advocates, we cannot stand by and let this happen! In response, the Arts Action Fund is extending our petition to deliver even more names to Congress. This means we need YOU to take a stand and tell Congress that these drastic cuts are unacceptable.
Will you add your name to our petition?
You have until October 31st to sign this petition and tell your friends to sign as well. The Arts Action Fund has a goal of adding 10,000 new signers by the end of this month to keep the pressure mounting on Congress to not only oppose the 49% cut, but make sure it gets the funding it deserves for 2014.
Please consider adding your name now. We need you! 
Nina Ozlu Tunceli
Executive Director
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ORCHESTRA & BAND
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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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Denver Concert Band, 10/12
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Under the direction of Jacinda Bouton
Presents Our 2013 Fall Concert
"Earth, Wind and Fire"
The first concert of our 2013-2014 Formal Season is a delightful program devoted to all varieties of the elements. Included in the selections will be Robert W. Smith's Songs of Earth, Water, Fire and Sky, Handel's Water Music, Eric Whitacre's Cloudburst and Stephen Melillo's Stormworks.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, 7:30 pm
Lone Tree Arts Center
10075 Commons St.
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Tickets may be purchased at the door, however, all tickets are for reserved seats, so we'd recommend getting your selection early online (see below).
$13 adults, $8 for 16 & under (includes LTAC's $3 per ticket processing fee).
Season Tickets are also available for purchase from now until this Oct. 12th concert saving $1.00/ticket.
Parking is free in the LTAC parking lot.
To reserve seats by Phone: 720-509-1000
Online: Go to DCB Tickets, click on the "Buy" on the right side of the "Earth Wind and Fire" performance, and select your seats.
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Broomfield Symphony Orchestra, 10/18
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BROOMFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: On Friday October 18, 2013, 7:30 pm at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, the Broomfield Symphony Orchestra presents our Season Opening Concert, featuring international piano soloist Katie Mahan playing Beethoven's Emperor Concerto. Also on the program: Khachaturian's Masquerade Suite, and Ballade for Orchestra by Broomfield resident John Heins, all conducted by Broomfield Symphony Music Director David Brussel. Tickets $6 - $15 at the door or online at our web site, www.broomfieldsymphony.org. Visit our site or call 303-912-1649 for more information.
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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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9K gold Muramatsu flute.
9K gold head joint and body with sterling silver keyword. Open hole, B foot joint, offset G key. C# trill key and D# roller. Asking price is $19,500. If interested, please contact Cathy at 303.388.7962
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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2013/14 Pops
2013/14 Pops 
2013/14 On Location