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December 7, 2013
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Holiday Party & Membership Meeting, 12/30
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Holiday Party & Membership Meeting
Monday, December 30, 2013
4-8 PM, at the DMA.
Membership Meeting to commence at 5:00 PM
Meeting Agenda: Vote on a DMA Board Proposal for dues increases and bylaw changes as presented at our 11/18/13 Membership Meeting. This proposal was tabled on 11/18 for lack of a quorum. 
Plenty of Good Cheer!
Please RSVP at 303-573-1717
Denver Musicians Association, 1165 Delaware St., Denver, CO 80204
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Nelson Mandela and music: 10 essential anti-apartheid songs
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By Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic
December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela was, quite famously, a fan of Pyotr llych Tchaikovsky, but he grew uup exposed to the country's rich tradition of vocal groups forging a unique form of sacred rhythm music.
That changed while the former south African president and longtime democratic activist was imprisoned by the pro-apartheid government from 1962 to 1990. He wasn't allowed acces to music.
Artists, however, used Mandela's jailing to fuel global protest songs, and during his years in captivity, Mandela's messages were delivered on the wings of rhythm and melody.Read On
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Pearl Harbor - Popular Songs
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http://library.umkc.edu/spec-col/ww2/pearlharbor/popular-songs.htm
The country's first peacetime military draft (September 16, 1940) raised the specter of conflict more than a year before Pearl Harbor. Americans sensed the possibility of war and popular song as well as other entertainment reflected this growing understanding. The 1941 film Sun Valley Serenade about a Norwegian war refugee traveling with a big band, at once showcased the day's brightest radio stars and foreshadowed a life during wartime. Glenn Miller, the film's musical star, watched "Chattanooga Choo Choo" soar to the top of the charts in the fall of 1941. The song became the first record to be formally certified a million-seller and it was the #1 hit single when December 7 plunged Americans headlong into a second World War. Popular radio entertainment now had a new role - sharing the airwaves with battlefront accounts and assertive political speeches that colored the radio dial.
 Even as Pearl Harbor smoldered, musicians scrambled to the studio to memorialize the sneak attack and rally the home front. Recorded ten days after the Day of Infamy, band leader Sammy Kaye's recording of "Remember Pearl Harbor" hit the charts in January 1942, peaking at #3. Its immediate popularity spawned a wealth of patriotic anthems such as "We Did It Before And We'll Do It Again," "Goodbye, Mama (I'm Off To Yokohama)," "The Son-of-a-gun Who Picks On Uncle Sam," and "Let's Put The Axe To The Axis." Later, in March 1942, Peter "Doctor" Clayton brought the "Pearl Harbor Blues" to a burgeoning rhythm and blues audience. Read On/Listen
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Colorado Music Festival hires executive director
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Boulder Daily Camera
Posted: 12/05/2013
The Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts has a new boss.
Now, David Pratt faces one of the biggest challenges of an impressive career -- finding a replacement for music director Michael Christie.
The Lafayette-based Colorado Music Festival informed its constituents Thursday it had hired Pratt, who served the past three years as executive director of the Savannah Philharmonic in Georgia.
Pratt succeeds Catherine Underhill, who resigned after 11 years as executive director to return to her hometown, Syracuse, N.Y., to become managing director of the town's fledgling Symphoria. Underhill took over the CMF in Christie's third season in 2003, and her most notable achievement was overseeing the 2009 merger of the Colorado Music Festival with the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts.Read On
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Milwaukee orchestra to shrink from 79 to mid-60s
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By Jim Higgins of the Journal Sentinel
Dec. 5, 2013
The financially troubled Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra has reached an agreement with its musicians that will reduce the size of the orchestra and should provide a balanced budget for the 2014-'15 season.
But first, President Mark Niehaus said, the MSO needs to raise $5 million in donations within the next two months to pay off deficits, stem an urgent cash-flow crisis and stay in business.
The orchestra today has 79 members. As the result of the restructuring agreement with musicians, Niehaus expects the orchestra will be in the "mid to high 60s" next season. The departures will come through retirement and attrition; no musicians will be laid off, he said. He expects savings of $1.2 million from the downsizing. A negotiated change in the musicians' health insurance will bring another $225,000 in savings.
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In This Issue
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| Holiday Party & Membership Meeting, 12/30 | | Nelson Mandela and music | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker, 11/30-12/28 | | Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 12/10 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 12/11 | | Lisa Downing, 12/21 | | Colorado Springs Phiharmonic, 12/22 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Boulder Philharmonic Auditions | | Fort Collins Symphony Auditions | | Arts Center reopens search for Executive Director | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | NEW Internet Radio Big Band Show | | Become a Certified Music Practitioner | | Lamont School of Music Summer Academy 2014 | | Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Trumka on Mandela's Passing | | Workers Need A McLiving Wage | | Raising the Minimum Wage | | Senator Udall Response re. NEA Funding | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, 12/8 | | Broomfield Symphony Orchestra, 12/14 | | Colorado Wind Ensemble, 12/14 | | 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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Ozomatli's last appearance with the Colorado Symphony ended a night of mind-blowing music with musicians and audience members dancing their way out of the concert hall and into the lobby! Don't miss your chance to join the party!
In their sixteen years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors. Their music - an urban Latino-and beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga - has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.A.
Please be advised that the annual Parade of Lights will be held in Denver on Friday and Saturday evening. We encourage everyone to plan extra time to get to the concert. For more information, please click here.
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Brian Buerkle, conductor
The Colorado Symphony presents its second annual performance of Holiday Brass, with guest conductor Brian Buerkle. Come celebrate the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass in a resounding program of seasonal favorites. Whether it comes from the vitality of the Renaissance, the glory of the Baroque, or the nostalgic jubilation in the music of Hollywood's most popular Christmas movies, you are sure to start your Holiday season off right by joining the Colorado Symphony Brass in an exciting program which you will never forget.
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Douglas Boyd, conductor
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director
HANDEL Messiah
Experience the full majesty of Handel's masterpiece -- one of the most revered oratorios of all time - when the Colorado Symphony and Chorus exalt Messiah to new heights. Douglas Boyd, a favorite of both audiences and musicians, returns to Boettcher Concert Hall to conduct a fully orchestrated rendition of this holiday classic.
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Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker, 11/30-12/28
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November 30-December 28, 2013
Season subscriptions & single tickets available now. Presented by KeyBank
Learn More | Buy Tickets Online
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 12/10
| Second Tuesdays at Trinity is pleased to present the Ivy Street Ensemble in concert on December 10th at 7:30 p.m.
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The Ivy Street Ensemble is comprised of Colorado Symphony musicians
Erik Peterson (violin), Cathy Peterson (flute), and Phil Stevens (viola).
On December 10th at Trinity the trio will be joined by guest artist, Jeff Watson (cello), and will bring a fantastic program of works by Mozart, Villa-Lobos, and the brand new Serenade by Kenji Bunch, written specifically for the Ivy Street Ensemble through Chamber Music America!
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students through high school, and can be pre-reserved by calling 303.422.3656 x 6000 or clicking on the "2nd Tuesdays" link at tpcarvada.org.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
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Centerpiece Jazz, 12/11 + January dates
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Centerpiece Jazz (Ed Stephen, Joe Lopez, Jack McCutchan)
Second and fourth Wednesdays:
Wednesday, December 11 Marcus Firillo subs for Joni
Luke's, A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge - 5:30 to 8:30 pm.,
303-422-3300 - reservations recommended. Plenty of parking
January 8 & 22, (Rich Chiaraluce subs for Joni); February 12 & 26
Easy to remember: the third Thursday of each month,
Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm. 303-238-7999
Thursday, December 19 Rich Italiano subs for Joni
January 16 (Rich Chiaraluce subs for Joni) : February 20
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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Lisa Downing - The Holiday Piano Experience, 12/21
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 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2013
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!!!
TWO SHOWS!
7:00 pm AND 9:00 pm!!
JOIN US AT THE PREMIER DINNER THEATER IN DENVER!!
You will enjoy original solo piano music with a Holiday flair!
Join International Award winning and Colorado favorites, Lisa Downing, Lee Bartley and Bob Baker for a very special "Piano Experience" concert.
The food is excellent and the wine is divine! Invite your friends, family and neighbors -- or enjoy a romantic Holiday evening with that special someone.
This will be a Holiday memory that will not be soon forgotten!
Dazzle Jazz930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
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Colorado Springs Phiharmonic, 12/22
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The holidays would not feel complete without a musical celebration of the season! The Philharmonic invites you and your friends and family to sing-along with us in preparation for Christmas. Soloist James Hutson and the Colorado Springs Chorale are joining our annual tradition of singing Messiah, Christmas Oratorio, and other holiday favorites during our Christmas Symphony matinee concert.
Thomas Wilson conductor
Colorado Springs Chorale Donald P. Jenkins, artistic director and conductor
James Hutson bass
Tickets from $19 ($12 students)
719-520-SHOW * csphilharmonic.org * TicketsWest outlets
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
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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
PRINCIPAL FLUTE ($110.34 per service)
--beginning immediately or with the availability of the winning candidate--
If a current member of the Boulder Philharmonic wins this audition, the resultant vacancy may be offered to another candidate at this audition.
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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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions
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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions
Assistant Principal Viola
Monday, Jan 27, 2014
Audition Time: 3 pm - 6 pm
Audition Location: Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Application Deadline: Monday, January 13, 2014
SOLO:
One movement from a standard concerto or a movement from a Bach cello suite
EXCERPTS:
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, mvt III (scherzo)-mm. 1-72
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, mvt. II-mm. 1-10 and 98-106
Berlioz : Roman Carnival Overture-mm. 36-66
Brahms: Haydn Variations-variations 5, 7 and 8
Mendelssohn : Midsummer Night's Dream: Scherzo-beginning-D and M-O
Mozart: Symphony No. 35, mvt. IV-mm. 134-181
Strauss: Don Juan-beginning-D
POSSIBLE SIGHT READING
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, January 13, 2014 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
Final offers may be contingent on a service with the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra.
General inquiries, contact FCS at fcsmanager@gmail.com for more information.
Employment will begin as soon as the winner's availability and the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra schedule allow.
Musicians are responsible for providing their own music.
The Audition Committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the professional standards of this audition.
These are National Auditions. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
The FCS does not reimburse musicians who incur travel expenses (including mileage, accommodations, airplane fare or any other travel costs) in order to
audition for or perform with the FCS.
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
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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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NEW Internet Radio Big Band Show
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"Making It Big"
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Party 934.com
Friends / Family/ Colleagues / Big Band Enthusiasts!!
I am starting a weekly big band internet radio show today! This show is basically the same show I do monthly with George Peck on KUVO. I will feature 95% big band music with a further emphasis on more modern groups. There will be some "oldies" (i.e. In The Mood) and some other surprises thrown in for good measure too!
What: "Making It Big"
Where: Party934.com
When: Mondays, 12p-2p (Mtn time)
* Please feel free to spread the word to other jazz lovers!
* Big Band Leaders/Players: If you have (or know of) good quality sound files of your big band group(s), I would love to play those. Prefer more modern repertoire but will consider anything in this big band genre. Contact me at the e-mail below.
Show E-mail (show ideas, suggestions, etc.): MakingItBig@comcast.net
Thanks for listening!
Scott Handler, DMA Member
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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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Trumka on Mandela's Passing
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He 'Was a Gentle, Yet Determined, Man Who Fought for His Convictions'
12/05/2013
 AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka responds to the news of former South African President Nelson Mandela's passing this evening: President Nelson Mandela gave more than 60 years of his life fighting for the rights of South Africans and all of humanity. He was a gentle yet determined man who fought for his convictions.
In 1964, Nelson Mandela arrived on Robben Island, where he would spend 18 years confined to a small cell, forced to do hard labor in a quarry. Despite these hardships, Mandela never wavered in his commitment to social and economic justice for the people of South Africa and the world.
He told the court that sentenced him, "I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal for which I hope to live, and to see realized. But my Lord, if it needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die
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Workers Need A McLiving Wage
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Yesterday, thousands of fast-food workers went on strike and organized rallies in more than 100 cities demanding a living wage, because, as New York strikers said,
"We can't survive on $7.25."1
These efforts drew so much attention, even President Obama took notice, calling for an increase in the federal minimum wage in solidarity with "airport workers, and fast-food workers, and nurse assistants, and retail salespeople who work their tails off and are still living at or barely above poverty." And, as a result of all this organizing, legislation to increase the minimum wage is finally being seriously discussed in Washington.
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All this didn't happen by accident-it's the result of amazing organizing by low-wage workers at companies like McDonald's and Walmart-and MoveOn members have been there to support it every step of the way.
We wanted to share with you some of the highlights of what MoveOn members did to make this moment possible.
On August 29, as fast-food workers marched off the job, more than 100,000 MoveOn members tuned in to watch a Robert Reich Labor Day video where Reich explains how to make sure working families get a bigger piece of the economic pie. And, more than 71,000 people signed Reich's petition calling for Walmart and McDonald's to pay employees a living wage.
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Raising the Minimum Wage
| The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 would increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 by 2015, in three steps of 95 cents each. It would then adjust the minimum wage each year to keep pace with the rising cost of living starting in 2016 - a key policy reform known as "indexing," which ten states are already using to prevent the minimum wage from falling in value each year. Finally, the proposed bill would raise the minimum wage for tipped workers - which has been frozen at a meager $2.13 per hour for more than twenty years - to 70% of the minimum wage. The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 would generate more than $32 billion in new economic activity, translating to 140,000 new full-time jobs as higher sales lead businesses to hire more employees. Furthermore, of the workers who would benefit from this legislation, 88% are adults over the age of twenty, 56% are women, nearly half are workers of color, and over 43% have some college education.
For more information on the legislation and the current situation as well as what you can do to advocate for enactment, please see the attached Action Alert.
Thank you,
Hilary
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Senator Udall Response to DMA Member Ed Knox re. NEA Funding
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Dear Mr. Knox,
Thank you for contacting me regarding federal funding for the arts. I appreciate hearing from you on this topic.
As you may know, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the largest annual national funder of the arts in the United States. Since its founding in 1965, NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic projects and programs in Colorado and the nation. Last year alone, Colorado received over $2.5 million in grants from NEA that created jobs and benefited our communities.
Throughout my time in Congress, I have been a consistent supporter of NEA and the arts and humanities, more generally. Beyond shaping our culture and breeding creativity and imagination, creative enterprises support a substantial portion of our economy, foster innovation and engage communities. The arts also play an important role in our schools by encouraging young people to think creatively and develop problem-solving skills. Rest assured that I will continue to support funding for the NEA, and know your views will guide me as I work on arts related issues in the U.S. Senate.
I will remain attentive to what you and other Coloradans have to say about matters before Congress, the concerns of our communities, and the issues facing Colorado and the nation. My job is not merely about supporting or opposing legislation, but also about bridging the divide that has paralyzed our nation's politics. For more information about my positions and to learn how my office can assist you, please visit my website at www.markudall.senate.gov.
Warm regards,
Mark Udall
U.S. Senator, Colorado
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Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, 12/8
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Enjoy the sounds of the season as the Jefferson Symphony performs everyone's favorite traditional holiday music. Tenor Brian Stinar and Lyric Soprano Kara Guggenmos join the JSO under the direction of Principal Conductor Dr. William Morse in such classics as Comfort Ye, My People and Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted from Handel's Messiah, O Holy Night, White Christmas and much more. Also on the program is Respighi's Vetrate di Chiesa (Church Windows). Enjoy our wine reception and discover great holiday gifts at our annual silent auction. Plus, you still have an opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind painted violin and support the JSO! We hope you will join us at 3 pm, December 8 at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines, 924 16th Street, Golden. Buy tickets at www.jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237. Tickets are also available at the door.
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Broomfield Symphony Orchestra, 12/14
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On Saturday December 14, 2013 at 7:30 pm, and again on Sunday December 15 at 3:00 pm at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, the Broomfield Symphony Orchestra presents A Celtic Christmas with Colcannon. Christmas and wintertime music from the Emerald Isle with Colcannon, Colorado's own premier Celtic ensemble, conducted by Broomfield Symphony Music Director David Brussel. Tickets $10 - $22 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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Colorado Wind Ensemble, 12/14
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Saturday, December 14 7:30pm
Littleton United Methodist Church
5894 S Datura St, Littleton 80120
HANSON Fanfare for Mountain and Plain
BOBROWITZ/SOPER A Chanukah Celebration
LOVRIEN Minor Alterations: Christmas Through the Looking Glass
SUSATO/Dunnigan Selections from The Danserye
HOLST Second Suite in F
MASLANKA Symphony no. 4
Tickets: $15 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child 12 and under
Tickets are available at the door or p urchase tickets online.
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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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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
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
| 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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