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November 16, 2013
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 11/18
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Monday, November 18, 7:00 PM
Food & Beverages Available
AGENDA:
Vote on Proposed Dues Increases as formulated at our 9/23 and 10/29 Membership Meetings. Members present at both meetings gave their unanimous support for necessary increases given DMA's achievements in past years coupled with the critical work that lies ahead. Members present also recognize that DMA lowered work dues under CBA's in 1995 (3% to 2%) and absorbed multiple AFM per capita increases in recent years without passing those increases on to the membership. Please see the Fall 2013 issue of the Denver Musician for details.
Click on the following link to view the DMA Board Proposal to be presented at the 11/18 meeting. Key points of the proposal are:
* $10 AFM dues increase effective Jan 1, 2014 (mandate per the 2013 AFM Convention)
* $10 local dues increase effective Jan 1, 2015 ("Inactive Dues" would increase only $9)
* Casual Work Dues to increase from 3% to 3.25%
* CBA Work Dues to increase from 2% to 2.25%
* Periodic audit shall move from 3 to 4-yr periods. Financial review shall move from 2 to 3 years.
* Add the following New Article to our bylaws to provide for electronic delivery Official Communications, e.g., newsletter, meeting announcements. This would not apply to Elections or Charges & Trials:
[NEW] ARTICLE V - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION WITH MEMBERS:
Unless otherwise stated in these Bylaws, official written communications with members may be by US mail or private carrier; or by electronic transmission; or other form of wire or wireless communication. The DMA shall make necessary provisions to accommodate members without sufficient electronic access
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Long-Term Benefits of Music Lessons
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By SINDYA N. BHANOO
Published: November 11, 2013
New York Times
Childhood music lessons can sometimes leave painful memories, but they seem to carry benefits into adulthood. A new study reports that older adults who took lessons at a young age can process the sounds of speech faster than those who did not.
"It didn't matter what instrument you played, it just mattered that you played," said Nina Kraus, a neuroscientist at Northwestern University and an author of the study, which appears in The Journal of Neuroscience.
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Union Puppet Masters? They Don't Have That Capacity.
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Adaptistration,com
November 13, 2013 | Drew McManus
It is a bit of a stretch to call recent events in the Minnesota Orchestra Association (MOA) lockout as developments. But in case you missed what transpired, here's what you need to know: two representatives from each side met in order to see if engaging in discussions with fewer participants involved might bring about some positive change. Simply put, it didn't; but what's worth noting is in the aftermath, representatives from both sides quickly went public with their respective PR points.
There was nothing new from musicians but one of the board appointed negotiation representatives, Doug Kelley, tossed out what has to be one of the most puzzling accusations yet during an radio interview with NPR's Euan Kerr: the lack of progress is the result of a union agenda.
I think the reason that Minnesota is such a battleground is because the International Union has said they are really trying to change the business model in Minnesota and that is not successful, we can't let that happen. And that's why I believe the musicians have adopted what we call the stonewall strategy which is not to negotiate, not to make counteroffers.
The union Kelley referenced is the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), to which the musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra belong and its Local (Local 30-73 AFM) is a signatory for the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). However, unlike other traditional organized labor negotiations, orchestra musicians are unique in that they elect their own negotiating committee from their direct members and select their own negotiator and/or attorney.
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In This Issue
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| GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING | | Long-Term Benefits of Music Lessons | | Union Puppet Masters? They Don't Have That Capacity | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Neil Bridge 7+, 11/16 | | Centerpiece Jazz, November Dates | | Rene Heredia, 11/23 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 11/23 | | Neil Bridge, 11/24 | | Holly Hofmann, 12/5-6 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Boulder Philharmonic Auditions | | Arts Center reopens search for Executive Director | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Become a Certified Music Practitioner | | Lamont School of Music Summer Academy 2014 | | Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Union-Made in America Thanksgiving | | Walmart Associate Wants to Talk to you About CEO Pay | | Refusal to Lead House Republicans on Immigration Reform | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Denver Young Artist Orchestra, 11/16-17 | | Lakewood Symphony, 11/21 | | Arapahoe Philharmonic Announces Auditions for 2014 | | 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
BAM! POW! CRASH! The Comic Con phenomenon meets orchestra in this symphonic tribute to Comic Con.
This concert features over twenty of your favorite scores from movies, television, and video games. Jump in the T.A.R.D.I.S. or U.S.S. Enterprise, and journey with our heroes through Gotham City, Middle Earth, Azeroth, Westeros, and even to a galaxy far, far away. We've even added a Theremin player, DeVotchKa frontman Nick Urata, to help us boldly go where our sound has never gone before.
Hometown hero, Austin Wintory, will be on the bridge to present excerpts from his score for Journey: the first video game score to receive a Grammy® nomination. Plus, arrive early for some extra fun with our friends from Denver Comic Con, Girls of Geek 12, Umbrella Corp. Denver, and the Dark Side's finest from 501st Legion Mountain Garrison!
Still not convinced if you should beam up? Make it so!
| Sat 11/16/13 7:30PM | Boettcher Concert Hall | The Hero's Journey: A Symphonic Tribute to Comic Con presented by Arrow Electronics | More Information | Purchase |
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Andrew Litton, conductor/piano
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director
RAVEL Rapsodie espagnole
RAVEL Piano Concerto in G major
RAVEL Daphnis et Chloé
A world-class pianist as well as conductor, Andrew Litton steps off the podium for a turn at the piano, in an evening that bathes the audience in the lush textures and melodies of famed French composer Maurice Ravel. The second Masterworks complement to the Denver Art Museum's Passport to Paris exhibition running October 27-February 9, this program is anchored by Ravel's immortal Daphnis et Chloé, featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus.
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Drums of the World features your very own Colorado Symphony percussionists showing off standard percussion instruments, plus those you could never imagine being musical. Take a musical trip around the world in this popular annual family concert.
Click here to visit the PACE Center website, or call 303.805.6800.
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Neil Bridge 7+, 11/16
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 Neil Bridge 7+ with Karen Lee Piano - Neil Bridge
Bass - Ron Bland
Drums - Chris Lee
Sax - Byron Hamer
Trumpet - Derek Banach
Trombone - Tom Ball
Vocals - Karen Lee
@ The Avalon Ballroom
American Vernacular Dance
Swing Dance with Live Music on Saturday November 16th
7 pm Lesson 8 - 11:00 pm Dance
$15.00, $10.00 students,
call Jim for discount @ 303-449-5962
The Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80303
303-440-8303
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Centerpiece Jazz, November Dates
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Fridays in November at Mt Vernon Country Club and the last Saturday.
Members and guests 8:30 pm.
November 8, 15, 22, 29, 30
Second and fourth Wednesdays:
Wednesday, November 13 Plenty of parking
Luke's, A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge - 5:30 to 8:30 pm.,
303-422-3300 - reservations recommended. Also November 27
Easy to remember: the third Thursday of each month,
Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm. 303-238-7999
Thursday, November 21
jonijanak.com edstephen.com
Download single cuts or entire albums from www.cdbaby.com
Video clips on jonijanak.com for Joni and Ron
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Rene Heredia, 11/23
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 Tapas D'Jerez - Premier Spanish Restaurant
Presents:
A Rene Heredia Special Solo Concert at no charge
Two Intimate Dinner Shows make reservations early
Saturday, November 23,2013
Tapas D'Jerez
8236 So. Holly St., Centennial CO., 80122
First show 6:30 p.m.
Second show 8:00 p.m.
Reservations: call: 303-488-0101 www.tapasdjerez.com
Contact me for more information about my school for dance and guitar and other upcoming events.
303-722-0054 René Heredia
http://www.reneheredia.com
gypsyproductionsinc@comcast.net
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Englewood Arts Presents: Bach and Beethoven, 11/23
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Date & Time: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 2:00pm
Performers: Ivy Street Ensemble
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)*
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Englewood Arts Presents continues its Chamber Music of the Masters series on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 2:00pm with a return engagement by the popular Ivy Street Ensemble.
Ivy Street Ensemble was formed in 2001 and is comprised of three musicians from the Colorado Symphony ~ Cathy Peterson (flute), Erik Peterson (violin), and Phillip Stevens (viola). Since its inception, the ensemble has presented a diverse array of chamber music works from the baroque era to the 21st century. They perform throughout Colorado and also in Oregon as part of the Chintimini Chamber Music Festival.
In 2008 they were finalists in the National Flute Association Chamber Music Competition. Winners of a grant from Chamber Music America, Ivy Street Ensemble premiered a commissioned work by Kenji Bunch in June 2013 (which will also be performed on the Englewood Arts Presents concert). Classical music lovers in Denver have frequently heard the group on Colorado Public Radio broadcasts.
Ivy Street Ensemble regularly performs at elementary schools in the Denver-metro area. Their young audiences are generally comprised of children ranging in age from 5-11 years old. The ensemble's education concerts are geared toward introducing a variety of instruments, while at the same time giving a tangible lesson on theme and variation that children of all ages can comprehend.
The program on November 23 will include the following works:
Beethoven: Serenade for flute, violin and viola
CPE Bach: Sonata in A minor for solo flute
Mozart: Duo for Violin and Viola in B-flat major, K.424
Kenji Bunch: Serenade
As has become customary and FUN at these Englewood Arts Presents concerts, the musicians will provide comments, insights, and perspectives on the works they will be performing.
Tickets: General Admission:
$15.00 Adults | $12.00 (60+) | FREE (under 18)
Available at the door beginning ½-hour prior to concert time OR at englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Phone: 303.806.8196
* 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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Neil Bridge, 11/24
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 Cool Jazz Brunch Neil Bridge Jazz Trio
with Karen Lee on Vocals
Neil Bridge on Piano
Adolph Mares on Bass
Kevin Smith on Drums
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Karen Lee on Vocals
November 24, 2013, 10AM-1PM
Join us for a Jazz Brunch
featuring great jazz and delicious food.
Neil Bridge is a legendary jazz piano player. composer, arranger and band leader. He has accompanied Mel Torme, Anita O'Day, Nancy Wilson, Johnny Smith, The Mills Brothers, Clark Terry, Sonny Stitt and many more. The great music that flows from the Neil Bridge Jazz Trio is a sophisticated symphony of sounds, merely an interpretive reflection of life. Karen Lee's dazzling presence and vocalizations make for an all around great jazz experience.
Location: Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel,
1900 Ken Pratt Boulevard, Longmont There are two choices for brunch:Brunch A - scrambled eggs, potatoes and bacon
www.neilbridgemusic.com
or send us an email:
thebridges@neilbridgemusic.com
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Holly Hofmann, 12/5-6
| Holly Hofmann / Mike Wofford Quintet featuring Terell Stafford
With local artists Ken Walker and Todd Reid
December 5th and 6th with 2 shows each night. 7:00 and 9:00 pmDazzleJazz Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln
303.839.5100
Reserve tickets on line http://www.modtickets.com/Mod/Tickets/Default.aspx?id=dazzle
$20/per show
Great food - http://dazzlejazz.com/
Clips from latest release "Turn Signal" from Holly and Mike with Terell on Capri Records can be heard at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1CVwj2tI70 or http://www.hollyhofmann.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.wazeesupperclub.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
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
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!
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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.
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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Arts Center reopens search for Executive Director
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(Pueblo, Colo. - November 7, 2013) The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center is re-opening the search for the position of executive director and will accept applications through December 13. A complete job description is available at http://sdc-arts.org/downloads/ExecutiveDirector1113.pdf |
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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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Lamont School of Music Summer Academy 2014
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Summer Academy * June 15 - June 29, 2014
Musical Excellence
Rich Program Diversity
Classical and Jazz Studies
Lifelong Friendships!
An inspiring & motivating pre-college program for ages 14 through 18
Featuring: Outstanding Artist Faculty, State of the Art Facilities, Private Lessons, Master Classes, Chamber Music, Orchestra,
Wind Ensemble, Choir, Music Theatre, Jazz Combos, Modern/ World Music, Recitals, Special Topic Seminars, Theory, Concerto/ Aria Competition, Recreational Activities, and more!
Inviting: Applications from Instrumentalists, Singers, Pianists
and Composers, ages 14 through 18.
Scholarships available to top applicants!
Visit our website for further information at: www.du.edu/lamont/summeracademy
Or contact Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer, Academy Director at:
MaryBeth.Shaffer@du.edu
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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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It's the Cost that Counts! - Rod Taylor
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By Rod Taylor, DMA Member
 One of the many things that have been exposed to the light of day recently since the implementation of the so called, "Affordable Care Act" is just how many people were (and still are) being scammed by so called "Health Care" providers. It all comes down to the same old saying that goes, "if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is!" Back in the good old days, these quack plans and quack providers used to be called by endearing terms like "snake oil" and "magic miracle cure" but nowadays they usually fall under the buzz word "scam." The most ridiculous part of all this is that the people who were being ripped off by these sleaze artists aren't thanking Barack Obama for exposing the scams to the light of day, they're blaming him for it! At least he wasn't trying to kill grandma!
It makes you think about the term "penny wise and pound foolish" and reminds me of the story about the two highly intellectual individuals standing around griping about the cost of Obamacare. The conversation kind of goes like the script from an old Abbott and Costello movie.
The first one said, "My policy only costs me $167.00 bucks a month! "That's nothing" said the second, "Mine only costs me $58.00 per month! "Wow!" said the first, "that's a really hot price! What kind of benefits do you get?" "None" said the second, "but it only costs me $58 bucks a month!"
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Walmart Associate Wants to Talk to you About CEO Pay
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11/14/2013
By Janet Sparks
I've worked at Walmart in Baker, La., for eight years, and I've been a Walmart shareholder since I started. Times are tough for Walmart customers, but I want you to know that times are tough for many Walmart associates, too. We are stretching our paychecks to pay our bills and support our families. Many of us are not getting as many hours as we used to and that makes it even harder. Now the new associates in my store are not even hired as permanent employees. They are hired as temps with no benefits-not even a discount card.
So when I think about the fact that our CEO Mike Duke made more than $20 million last year-more than 1,000 times the average Walmart associate-with all due respect, I have to say, I don't think that's right. Most of his pay came from bonuses. At the store where I work, associates have received only two quarterly bonuses in the past five years. And the last one was just $26.17. As hard as we work, I think we deserve better, so do our customers and so do our shareholders.
That's why I am asking you to join me and send a letter to the the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) supporting a law that would require companies to disclose CEO-to-worker pay ratios. Investors deserve to know what workers are earning compared to CEOs at the companies they invest in.
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Refusal to Lead House Republicans on Immigration Reform is 'Unconscionable'
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Jackie Tortora
Today AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka released the following statement on House Speaker John Boehner's refusal to put immigration reform to a vote:
Speaker Boehner's inability to lead his party to do the right thing on immigration reform is unconscionable. One year after he publicly pledged to pass comprehensive immigration reform, he and the Republican controlled House have nothing to show for it.
Incredibly, Boehner found time in his busy legislative calendar to bring to the floor and pass with near-unanimous Republican support a bill authored by Steve King that would deport DREAM-eligible youngsters. That's it for the entire year. Republicans have done nothing to end the deportation crisis that separates families, nothing to end the exploitation of workers and nothing to create a roadmap to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants and their families who are American in every way except on paper.
It is clear from Boehner's decision that a minority of anti-immigrant House Republicans holds the power, and are preventing a solution to one of our nation's most pressing problems. In fact, if the bi-partisan House bill H.R. 15 was put before the House today it would no doubt pass.
The AFL-CIO will not give up this fight until comprehensive immigration reform is passed in the Congress. If Boehner's House Republicans continue to block the way, we intend to make it clear that the Republican Party will pay a price at the ballot box for ignoring America's growing immigrant community.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Denver Young Artist Orchestra, 11/16-17
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Conservatory Orchestras & String Ensembles
NOVEMBER 16, 2013, 7:00pm - pinnacle charter school (North groups)
Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 West 84th Ave, Denver, CO 80260
NOVEMBER 17, 2013, 2:30pm - Lakewood cultural center (SOUTH GROUPS)
Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226
Javan Carson, Conductor
The Conservatory Orchestra and String Ensemble go on tour in Denver to present Dances & Trances. This concert features the music of Handel, Vaughan Williams, and Tchaikovsky.
Adult $15
Senior $12
Student $10
INFO-TICKETS
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Lakewood Symphony, 11/21
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The Lakewood Symphony presents "In the Style of the Boston Pops," our annual pops concert and silent auction. It's a musically fun evening of light classics (Overture to La Forza del Destino), show tunes (Dances from Fiddler on the Roof), and old time favorites (The Whistler and his Dog) and more, all conducted by Matthew Switzer! And the auction has something for everyone!! It all takes place at the Lakewood Cultural Center on Thursday, November 21. The auction starts at 6:30 pm and the concert at 7:30. Tickets are available at lakewoodsymphony.org or 303 987-7845.
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Arapahoe Philharmonic Announces Auditions for 2014, 1/4/14
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Jan 04, 2014 (availability for remainder of 2013-2014 season)
Principal Trombone
(paid position)
Section Percussion
(unpaid position)
Application deadline Dec 30, 2013
Auditions to be held at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122
Please visit www.arapahoe-phil.org for information on application, audition times and requirements, our upcoming season literature and schedule, and our performance venue.
Additional information through AP Office at 303-781-1892
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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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WANTED- USED E-FLAT CLARINET Professional or intermediate level. Please contact Abby at abby_raymond@msn.com.
A Beautiful golden 1886 James W Briggs cello made in Glasgow Scotland. Purchased from London dealer in 1971. It has been valued, restored & maintained by Goodrich Violin, and used by a professional symphonic cellist as well as concert soloist. The sound is round, deep, sweet & exceedingly sonorous. A very fine cello made for a young artist or seasoned professional. The case is German & the fine medium balanced bow is Swiss purchased in St Louis. Total package price is $65,000. 720-289-3573 or email: Llhiggins@ ionsky.com.
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.
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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
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President: Pete Vriesenga 303-526-7239 - Pvriesenga@aol.com
Secretary-Treasurer: Adolph Mares 303-423-4748 - ARMares@aol.com
Vice President: Thomas Blomster 303-322-1764 - blomster@dmamusic.org
Executive Board:
Ron Bland 303-935-5099 - RBOBasso@aol.com
Lloyd Bowen 303-424-4508 - sbowenstewart@gmail.com
Gloria Holliday 303-321-0902 - gloriaholliday@comcast.net
Hank Troy 303-703-3550 - hanktroydma@aol.com
Michael Weaver 303-875-4013 - cfsatb@yahoo.com
Denver Musicians Association
Local 20-623 AFM/AFL-CIO
1165 Delaware St.
Denver, CO 80204-3607
Phone: 303-573-1717
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