December 15, 2013                                   
Vol 13, Issue 35
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Holiday Party & Membership Meeting, 12/30
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.
Holiday Reindeer  
Plenty of Good Cheer! 
Please RSVP at 303-573-1717

Denver Musicians Association, 1165 Delaware St., Denver, CO  80204
 
Please Note: The DMA office will be closed on December 24, 25, 31 & January 1.
 
Detroit Symphony Hails Its Healthier Finances
NY Times 
12/11/2013 
By MICHAEL COOPER

The city of Detroit may be in bankruptcy, but the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is back in the black. The symphony planned to disclose on Thursday that it had balanced its budget for the first time since 2007. The orchestra ended the 2013 fiscal year with a small surplus after raising $18.9 million in contributions, a 43 percent increase over the year before. Ticket revenue rose to $6.26 million as the orchestra sold more subscriptions, it said. 
How the Government Gives
 By Ray D. Madoff
NY Tiumes
Dec 6, 2013

NEWTON, Mass. - THIS is the season of giving, the time when Americans from all income levels make donations to support food pantries, health centers, art and educational institutions, and other organizations that are so important for our civic society. Many donors work hard to stretch their charitable dollars to provide the maximum benefit for those in need.

If only the federal government were as thoughtful.

The government does its own charitable giving, in the form of tax deductions. When an individual makes a donation to a qualifying organization, the federal government essentially pays a portion of that donation: A $1,000 donation from a donor in the highest tax bracket costs that donor only $604. The federal government kicks in the remaining $396 in the form of a reduction in taxes.

These charitable donations are estimated to cost the federal government almost $40 billion this year alone and over half a trillion dollars in the next 10 years. What is the public getting for this investment of resources? Sadly, not enough.

The federal government too often provides the deduction for donations that offer little or no benefit. Consider three examples:

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In This Issue
Holiday Party & Membership Meeting, 12/30
Detroit Symphony Hails Its Healthier Finances
How the Government Gives
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker, 11/30-12/28
Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler, 12/15 12/10
Centerpiece Jazz, 12/19
Purnell Steen, 12/19
Englewood Arts Presents, 12/20
Lisa Downing, 12/21
Colorado Springs Phiharmonic, 12/22
Laurie Dameron, 12/31, 1/9
STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
Colorado Symphony Auditionsns
CSO Flute/Picc Substitute Auditions
Boulder Philharmonic Auditions
Fort Collins Symphony Auditions
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Become a Certified Music Practitioner
Lamont School of Music Summer Academy 2014
Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia
LABOR & POLITICS
Victory For NYU Grad Employees
Union-Made-in-America Holiday Gift Guide
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
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
Quick Links
Archive of past E-Bulletins back to April, 2010
 
2013-14 Wage Scales (eff. 9/1/2013)
2013-14 Wage Scale Summary

Businesses & Services (Members/Affiliates)

Neuromuscular therapy to help musicians play at a higher level

Employee Benefits, Insurance, Financial Services

Affordable legal services, specializing in Wills, Trusts, Property Transactions, Corporate Formation and Transactions, and Small Business Development.

Carts and accessories to assist with transport and set up for working musicians.

DMA member Marti Henry - in tune with your needs.

Providing handmade oboe and English horn reeds to professionals and students

Steve Posner - A Musician's Lawyer Copyrights, Licensing, Work for Hire, Royalties, Publishing and more.

 

EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

Colorado Symphony Orchestra

2013/14 Masterworks Series
Handel's Messiah

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.










Sun 12/15/13 2:30PMBoettcher Concert HallHandel's MessiahMore InformationPurchase


Colorado Christmas
2013/14 Holiday
Colorado Christmas

Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director
Colorado Children's Chorale, Deborah DeSantis, director
Rocky Mountain Ringers, Jeffrey Harms, artistic director
Ben Utecht, vocals

The warm sounds of the holidays fill Boettcher Concert Hall in this annual Christmas spectacular. This season's celebration focuses on the music and magic of the season, showcasing the Colorado Symphony's annual collaboration with the Colorado Children's Chorale and the Colorado Symphony Chorus. This concert features exciting surprises and special guests, including music from long-time audience favorite Sam Lancaster's "Christmas in Colorado" CD. The Rocky Mountain Ringers, a community handbell ensemble of advanced ringers who have performed together since 1996, will join the symphony and play solo, and Ben Utecht, former NFL star turned singer, will hit the stage to read A Night Before Christmas and perform songs from his Christmas album. Santa will be onstage, of course, to round out the celebration. Don't miss this warm, musical holiday experience.

Fri 12/20/13 7:30PMBoettcher Concert HallColorado ChristmasMore InformationPurchase
Sat 12/21/13 2:30PMBoettcher Concert HallColorado ChristmasMore InformationPurchase
Sat 12/21/13 6:00PMBoettcher Concert HallColorado ChristmasMore InformationPurchase
Sun 12/22/13 2:30PMBoettcher Concert HallColorado ChristmasMore InformationPurchase


Too Hot To Handel
2013/14 Holiday
Too Hot To Handel

Leslie Stifelman, conductor
Too Hot To Handel Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, associate director

The joyful holiday favorite returns for its 16th year of bringing audiences to their feet! This exuberant jazz, gospel and R&B-infused concert brilliantly reinvents Handel's Messiah. Featuring guest soloists and the Too Hot to Handel Chorus, this truly exhilarating night of music will have you rejoicing in the aisles.

A Message from Conductor Laureate Marin Alsop
As the co-creator of Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah, it has been my honor to conduct this special concert for Denver audiences for the past fifteen years. I know it's a part of your holiday tradition -- as it has been part of mine. This year, I'm delighted to introduce you to my dear friend and protégé Leslie Stifelman, a celebrated conductor, pianist, educator and filmmaker who shares our love of this now-classic work. In fact, with Bob Christianson, Gary Anderson and myself, Leslie helped create the very first performance of Too Hot to Handel at New York's Lincoln Center in 1993. And in 2011, Leslie served as Music Supervisor for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's performance of the program at Carnegie Hall, which I conducted. Whether conducting in Philadelphia, London, Seattle, Milwaukee or Denver, Leslie wins over audiences with the passion, personality and skill she brings to the podium. I know you're going to love her.

About Leslie Stifelman
Leslie Stifelman is a multi-talented performer and conductor known for her extensive creative collaborations and partnerships. Her work spans the world of music through performances, recordings, television and films extending from the concert hall to Broadway, and her projects have been awarded the highest honors in the arts and media including the Peabody®, Grammy® and Tony® Awards. Her music career spans more than three decades, collaborating with some of the world's most esteemed orchestras, performers, choreographers, directors and recording companies.

Sat 12/28/13 7:30PMBoettcher Concert HallToo Hot To HandelMore InformationPurchase
Sun 12/29/13 7:30PMBoettcher Concert HallToo Hot To HandelMore InformationPurchase


A Night in Vienna
2013/14 Holiday
A Night in Vienna

Scott O'Neil, resident conductor

Start your New Year's celebration in style with the Symphony's annual presentation of A Night in Vienna, a rousing selection of polkas, waltzes and marches. The festive performance is the perfect sendoff to a bright new year - and the early start time ensures that you won't miss the thrill of the 16th Street Mall fireworks! 

Tue 12/31/13 6:30PMBoettcher Concert HallA Night in ViennaMore InformationPurchase

Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker, 11/30-12/28

  

The Nutcracker 

November 30-December 28, 2013

Season subscriptions & single tickets available now. Presented by KeyBank

Learn More | Buy Tickets Online 

 

 

 

Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler, 12/15
with Special Guest Neil Bridge

Celebrate the Life of Johnny Smith

Mark your Calendar now for a "Tribute to Johnny Smith." Jazz Link Enterprises partners Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler, with Special Guest Neil Bridge, as well as Mark Simon and Paul Romaine, will present two shows at Dazzle's, December 15th, Sunday (no Bronco game) at 6 and 8 pm. Tickets are $15. Make reservations at info@dazzlejazz.com.
Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler
Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler

Our December concert will be presented ala the style of Dale's and my Timeless Music Concerts. While Johnny was a composer and we will feature some of those songs, you will also hear songs which are long associated with him, like Moonlight in Vermont, On Green Dolphin Street, and others.
Pianist Neil Bridge was in Johnny's Colorado quartet for many years. Dale Bruning played bass in Johnny's group for nearly three years. Dale also played guitar and led the group during Smith's vacation times.
Come hear stories about Johnny Smith, gleaned from the interviews of Lin Flanagan, and a few of my own (I was a publicist for Concord Jazz when they released Johnny's CDs), and listen to the incredible musical talents of Dale, Neil, Mark, and Paul - with Dale's own brilliant arrangements.
Jude Hibler

If you have not heard as yet, our dear friend Jim Hall died December 10th at age 83. The world of jazz mourns his death; the world of humanity loses one of its "Masters" of Kindness and Humility and Humor.
We will miss you, Jim.
Love, Dale and Jude

Jude Hibler - Owner
Jazz Link Enterprises
3721 Columbia Dr
Longmont, CO 80503
303-776-1764
jazzlinkenterprises.com
info@jazzlinkenterprises.com

Centerpiece Jazz, 12/19 + January dates
Thursday, December 19 Rich Italiano subs for Joni

      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                      

                  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

Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine, 12/19
Purnell Steen Christmas Comes to 5 Points

Purnell Steen - Piano

Chris Lee - Drums
Derek Banach - Trumpet
Fred Fuller - Bass
Max Wagner - Sax
Myra Warren - Vocals

Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge

930 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO
(303) 839-5100 for reservations
December 19, 2013
7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
$15.00 Cover at the do

Englewood Arts Presents, 12/20
Maree McRae
Maree McRae
It's finally Christmas time!  Starlight Rhythms is excited to celebrate this joyful season with singer/songwriter Maree McRae.  Whether performing with an entire band or solo, Maree pleases audiences to no end, with her dynamic energy, angelic vocals and eloquent guitar and piano playing. Often times considered a one-woman band, Maree will perform alongside Linda Hickman, a founding member of Celtic Thunder.

Take a few hours to relax and listen to the serene carols arranged by Maree and Linda.  This is a chance to appreciate the precious aspects of life and to reflect on why Christmas is such a magical time of year.  

Friday December 20, 2013
7:30 PM
Tickets: General Admission
Adults:  $15
Seniors: $12
Under 18: Free
Purchase at the door 30 minutes prior to show time or online
www.englewoodarts.org
303-806-8196
Location: Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Upper level of Englewood Civic Center.
Next to Light Rail station and Museum Of Outdoor Arts
Free Parking (Easy handicap accessibility on 2nd floor.)
Lisa Downing - The Holiday Piano Experience, 12/21

Lisa Downing 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 Jazz

930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
303-839-5100

Colorado Springs Phiharmonic, 12/22
http://coloradospringsphilharmonic.createsend4.com/t/r-l-nkkthz-pbttdkii-g/

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 


Laurie Dameron, 12/31, 1/9
NEW YEARS EVE 
Dec 31 7 - 9:30 pm Volta Mediterranean Restaurant   2480 Canyon Blvd Boulder, CO 80302

Jan 9 6:30 pm  Treppeda's Italian Ristorante  300 2nd Avenue Niwot, CO 80544 
Jeff Fournier on bass

Laurie Dameron
Laurie Dameron
Windchime Productions
Boulder, CO
303-449-3529
Windchimel@aol.com
www.LaurieDameron.com
www.Facebook.com/LaurieDameronMusic
www.facebook.com/WhatCanIDoSpaceshipEarth

STEADY ENGAGEMENTS

 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!

AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES

Colorado Symphony Auditions
The Colorado Symphony CSO Logo
Andrew Litton, Music Director
Announces auditions for:

PRINCIPAL CLARINET( tenure track position)
Auditioni scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, March 10th and 11th, 2014

ASSISTANT/UTILITY HORN (tenure track position)
Audition scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2014)

Hightly qualified applicants mail or FAX a one-page resume to:
Larry Brezicks, Personnel Manager
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
Boettcher Concert Hall - 1000 14th Street, #15
Denver, CO  80202
FAX 303-293-2649

Application must be received by February 14, 2014
NO HONE CALLS or EMAILS
The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Colorado Symphony Flute/Picc Substitute Auditions
The Colorado Symphony CSO LogoOrchestra

Announces FLUTE & PICCOLO Substitute Auditions.

These auditions are for anyone not already on the substitute list and anyone wishing to provide the committee an update of their playing.

Auditions are scheduled for January 18, 2014, beginning at 11:00 AM - Boettcher Concert Hall.

Please contact Larry Brezicka at lbrezicka@coloradosymphony.org w/ inquiry and resume.
No phone calls please

Boulder Philharmonic Auditions
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. BPO Logo

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

Fort Collins Symphony Auditions

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 


Please Note: The DMA has no agreement with the FSCO regarding wages or working conditions
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Become a Certified Music Practitioner
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.
Lamont School of Music Summer Academy 2014
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 

Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia
Music Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia
Music Instrument Drive for Logos School in Cambodia
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.

LABOR & POLITICS

Resounding Union Victory For NYU Grad Employees
Eight-Year Struggle Ends With Resounding Union Victory For NYU Grad Employees, 1247 New UAW Members
Posted: December 12, 2013 by laborradio
By Doug Cunningham

After an eight-year saga of first winning then losing collective bargaining rights, graduate student employees at NYU this week won a huge union victory. By an overwhelming pro-union vote of 98 percent, 1247 NYU graduate student workers are now members of the United Auto Workers union. NYU is the only private university ion America with collective bargaining rights for graduate employees. Matt Canfield says an incredible effort was made for eight years to sustain the solidarity and cohesion that led to this resounding union win.

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Union-Made-in-America Holiday Gift and Stocking Stuffer Guide
  1. union made gifts Going searching for that perfect holiday gift? Make sure it's union made in America. Check out this Made in America, union-made gift guide. Here are some highlights from the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor's resource site, Labor 411. Gifts include those made by members of UNITE HERE, Boilermakers (IBB), Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM), Machinists (IAM), United Steelworkers (USW), Teamsters (IBT), UAW, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union/UFCW (RWDSU/UFCW) and United Farm Workers (UFW).

Apparel and Accessories

Brooks Brothers (UNITE HERE)

 

COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.


Littleton Symphony Openings for Tuba, all Strings 
LSO Logo 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 
Lakewood Symphony Auditions for all Strings, Substitutes  
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.
Community Band Seeking New Members  
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!  
 

Metro Community Band Openings 

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.  

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES

FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC.

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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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.
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

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1165 Delaware St.
Denver, CO  80204-3607
Phone: 303-573-1717
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