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February 9, 2014
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Dancing With the Stars drops band
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By Hal Boedeker
Staff writer, Orlando Sentinel
Feb 3, 2014
You've heard the last of the Harold Wheeler Orchestra and Singers on "Dancing With the Stars."
BBS Worldwide Productions and ABC have issued this statement: "Our talented band leader and composer, Harold Wheeler, will not be joining us for season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars. Since season one, Harold and his band have performed brilliant live music in our ballroom for our dancers and the American viewers at home. We are grateful to him and his band for their amazing work and years of collaborations. We wish him the best of luck."
So what happened? The American Federation of Musicians has blasted ABC for firing the band.
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AFM President Blasts ABC for firing Dancing with the Stars Orchestra
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New York, NY- After 17 hit seasons performing on one of the world's most popular TV programs, Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), the 28 men and women of the show's live backing band-the Harold Wheeler Orchestra and Singers-have been fired. Producers say the group will be replaced with pre-existing sound recordings and a "small electric band" to "attract a younger demographic."
American Federation of Musicians International President Ray Hair blasted ABC-TV for its decision, asking supporters to e-mail Candice.a.ashton@abc.com to demand the orchestra's return or risk viewer retaliation. "People who love Dancing with the Stars also love the superb performances of the orchestra because it is such an integral part of the show," says Hair. "The tight, elaborate musical productions that catapulted the show into the top 10 in 17 countries can't be duplicated by recordings and a small combo. Viewers, whether they are young or old, will reject that as artistic fraud."
Network sources say that a recent shift in ABC/Disney's executive staff in charge of primetime reality series programming led to pressure on DWTS producer BBC Worldwide Productions to cut corners and pander to a younger viewing audience. "It's not like ABC and Disney don't have any money and can't afford an orchestra. It's about the insatiable thirst for profits at the expense of music, art, and those who create it," says Hair. "Firing the band, using recordings, and hiring fewer musicians won't boost ratings. It will kill the show."
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Relief all round as police recover violin thought to be missing Stradivarius
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Ed Pilkington in New York
theguardian.com,
Thursday 6 February 2014 11.39 EST
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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond plays a Stradivarius violin. Photograph: AP via Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
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The world's top classical music performers and owners of rare instruments are keeping their fingers crossed that a violin that has been recovered in Milwaukee will turn out to be the stolen Lipinski Stradivarius.
Milwaukee police have announced that they have taken into their possession a violin but had yet to confirm its identity. A reward of $100,000 had been offered for the recovery of the Strad, which has been valued at about $5m.
The violin was grabbed on 27 January from the hands of Frank Almond, the concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, who was walking to his car after a performance of Messiaen. He was shot with a stun gun by an assailant who made off in a minivan with an accomplice.
On Wednesday police said they had made three "high-quality arrests
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Rubbish music: why we judge others for their musical tastes
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By Dean Burnett
It's common to judge someone based on the music they like, despite musical preference being largely subjective. But why do musical tastes differ so, and why do we feel the need to criticise those with tastes that don't match our own?
While working in music retail, I hitched my sanity to a sense of smug superiority. This was not deliberate, so much as natural, to combat - what I declared to be - idiocy and ignorance, from the faceless mass of wallets and fingers and mouths yearning for the new Katy Perry. They knew nothing of Syd Barrett's obscure albums; probably couldn't even pronounce Tchaikovsky; and couldn't tell the difference between Katie Melua and Norah Jones (I no longer can). We were proud of knowledge, touching invisible monocles and pursing our lips around non-existent pipes when some poor heathen thought Pink Floyd was a single artist rather than a band.
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In This Issue
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| Dancing With the Stars drops band | | AFM President Blasts ABC | | Police recover violin thought to be missing Stradivarius | | Rubbish music: why we judge others' music | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 2/11 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 2/12, 2/20. | | Extasis, 2/13 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 2/15 | | Rumble Seat, 2/16 & 3/29 | | Recital: Peter Cooper, Oboe, 2/19. | | Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, 2/22 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 2/22-23 | | Jazz Over Easy, 2/26 | | DuoClassica, 3/1 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Section Violin Auditions | | Colorado Symphony Auditionsns | | Boulder Philharmonic Cello Auditions | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Rocky Ridge Music Center is now taking applications for Summer 2014 | | Annual or Quarterly Dues paid easily online | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Middle Class Is Eroding. Just Ask the Business World | | Paranoia of the Plutocrats | | VW Workers to Vote on Forming First Works Council in U.S | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Lakewood Symphony Concerts, 2/27 & 3/7 | | Colorado Wind Ensemble, 2/15-16 | | Littleton Symphony Openings for all Strings | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | Metro Community Band Openings | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Broadway Music School, Summer Music Day Camps | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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Love Your Symphony
Friday February 14, 5-7pm
Four Seasons Hotel
1111 14th Street, Denver
The Colorado Symphony Guild invites you to a Love Your Symphony fundraiser. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and divine chocolate, and meet the musicians at a sweet fundraiser for the Colorado Symphony. Then head over to Boettcher Concert Hall for Love & Lust, a Masterworks concert featuring world-renowned violinist Midori. Honoring Yumi Hwang-Williams. Music by The Jackson Stevens Trio. Chocolate by Enstroms. Flowers by Bouquets.
This is an add-on ticket with the assumption you already have tickets to the Love and Lust performance on February 14th. Please click here to purchase a package for ONE PERSON to the performance and this event before the concert. If you would like to purchase a package for TWO OR MORE people, please click here.
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Denver's Biggest Date Night
A Valentine's Day Party at Boettcher Concert Hall
Colorado Symphony's Love & Lust concert is the perfect way to celebrate the sweetest day of the year. Warm up before the concert during a special party up in the rings of Boettcher Concert Hall, an intimate and elegant place for a glass of wine, chocolate, quiet music and a flower to send you on your way to take in some of the best music in the world. $15 per person includes a glass of wine, chocolate and a red rose for your sweetheart.
This is an add-on ticket with the assumption you already have tickets to the Love and Lust performance on February 14th. Please click here to purchase a package to the performance and this event before the concert.
| Fri 2/14/14 6:00PM | Boettcher Concert Hall | Denver's Biggest Date Night: A Valentine's Day Party at Boettcher Concert Hall | More Information | Purchase |
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Mark Wigglesworth, conductor
Midori, violin
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor
WAGNER / deVLIEGER Tristan and Isolde, An Orchestral Passion
Renowned conductor Mark Wigglesworth and Midori - the violinist whose talent once brought Leonard Bernstein to his knees - take the stage in a performance of Mendlessohn's Concerto in E minor that will set your Valentine's heart aflutter. Get swept away in the drama and romance of Wagner's Tristan and Isolde and ensure your sweetheart has an evening never to be forgotten.
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 2/11
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity is pleased to present
The Mendelssohn Trio
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Violinist Erik Peterson, Cellist Barbara Thiem, and Pianist Theodor Lichtmann
February 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church: 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada 80003  | | Barbara Thiem |
Come delight in some rarely performed works by extremely well known composers,
as well as a wonderful work by a living composer!
Beethoven: Trio in E flat Major, opus 70, # 2
Kenji Bunch: Slow Dance
Mendelssohn: Trio in c minor, opus 66  | | Theodor Lichtmann |
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students through high school
and can be pre-reserved by phoning 303.422.3656 x6000
or clicking on the "2nd Tuesdays" link at www.tpcarvada.org.
Tickets are also available at the door that evening.
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Centerpiece Jazz, 2/12, 2/20...
| Centerpiece Jazz (Ed Stephen, Joe Lopez, Jack McCutchan)
Third Thursday of each month.
Thursday, February 20, Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm.
303-238-7999
Also March 20 & April 17
Second and fourth Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 12, Luke's, A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge
5:30 to 8:30 303-422-3300
No February 26 - Luke's is participating in the 5280 Restaurant week
Also March 12, 26 & April 9, 23
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Extasis, 2/13
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with Christopher Zemliauskas & Andrew Stevens  | | Evan Orman and Susan Cahill |
7 pm / February 13, 2014
Mortgage West Gallery in the Plum Building
1705 S. Pearl Street
Denver, Colorado 80210
corner of Pearl and Mexico Streets
Join us for a riveting journey into the vast and powerful music of Argentine tango, featuring a classic orquesta tipica. Extasis has thrilled audiences around the world with its Argentine tango music, a repertoire that includes Golden Era arrangements, and works by Pugliese and Piazzolla. Evan Orman and Susan Cahill are joined tonight by Christopher Zemliauskas on piano and Andrew Stevens on Clarinet.
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Englewood Arts Presents, 2/15
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STRING SEXTETS OF BRAHMS, STRAUSS & SCHULHOFF
Date: Saturday ~ February 15, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)*  | | Silver Ainomäe |
Englewood Arts Presents offers up a Valentine weekend performance by the Ainomäe Ensemble in works by Czech-born composer Erwin Schulhoff and German-born composers Richard Strauss and Johannes Brahms. Artistic director Silver Ainomäe (cello) and his wife, Anne (viola), will perform along with CSO musicians Myroslava Bartels and Boram Kang, violins; Phillip Stevens, viola; and Thomas Heinrich, cello.
The program:
Schulhoff String Sextet
Strauss Capriccio
Brahms Sextet No.1 in B-flat major
Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942) was one of several European musicians whose successful and promising careers were prematurely terminated by the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany and whose works have been rarely recognized or performed. He was greatly influenced by the works of Richard Strauss (1864-1949) who was 68 when the Nazi regime rose to power.
Although Richard Strauss never joined the Nazi party, he was initially drawn into cooperating with the early Nazi regime in hopes that Hitler - an ardent music lover who admired Strauss' work - would support German art and culture. Strauss' need to protect his Jewish daughter-in-law and Jewish grandchildren also contributed to his behavior. Capriccio, the overture from Strauss' final opera of the same name, is the only operatic overture of its kind that stands as a piece of pure chamber music for strings and also contributes to the action of the opera.
Both Schulhoff and Strauss were inspired by the works of Brahms (1833-1897), and what sextet program would be complete without his beloved Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major? Please bring your Valentine and experience these lush string instrument combinations performed by some of Denver's finest musicians.
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Phone: 303.806.8196
Tickets are General Admission:
$15.00 Adults | $12.00 (60+) | FREE (under 18)
Available at www.englewoodarts.org or at the door beginning ½-hour prior to concert time.
Location: Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level, 1000 Englewood Parkway (Hampden & S. Jason)
+ Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
+ Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
+ Handicap accessible
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Rumble Seat, 2/16 & 3/29
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Rumble Seat featuring Dave Gannon on vocals
Mercury Cafe, 22nd and California Street
Sunday, February 16th, 8:00-11:00 pm
$10.00 cover includes dance lessons.
Avalon Ballroom - 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303
Saturday, March 29th, 8:00-11:00 pm
Cover $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door, includes dance lessons @ 7:00pm
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Recital: Peter Cooper, Oboe, 2/19
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 Recital by Peter Cooper, Principal Oboe, Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Peter Cooper, principal oboe of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, will give a recital at the Edge Theater, 40WestArts, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood, February 19, 7:30 pm. He will be accompanied by Yoshiyuki Ishikawa, professor of bassoon, University of Colorado; Margaret McDonald, assistant professor of collaborative piano, University of Colorado; and Bill Douglas, composer and pianist. Mr. Cooper will be performing works by Ludwig August Lebrun, Paul-Jean-Jacques Lacôme, Bill Douglas, Alyssa Morris, and F. J. Détrain.
The recital is the premiere of a new series at 40West Arts (40westarts.org) that will feature world-class double reed (oboe, English horn, and bassoon) artists. Tickets ($30 -- $22 seniors, $15 students; $5 more per ticket at the door) are available through 40westarts.org or 303-275-3430.
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Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, 2/22
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A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS
In celebration of the Boulder International Film Festival's 10th anniversary, this family-friendly concert on Sat., Feb. 22 features classic music from Oscar-winning and nominated films.
Highlights include music by J. Ralph written for two acclaimed movies from Boulder's own film community: Chasing Ice and The Cove. You'll also hear music from On Golden Pond (written by Boulder favorite Dave Grusin), Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Wizard of Oz and more. details | tickets
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Presents "A Night at the Oscars," February 22, 2014
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Colorado Chamber Players, 2/22-23
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Schubert Quintet at Foothills Art Center
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Thomas Heinrich
Saturday, February 22, 2014, 7:30 pm
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street, Golden, CO 80401
$18 Adult, $12 Senior, $12 Student plus online fees
For directions and information about parking, please visit online at: http://foothillsartcenter.org/fac/
There is free parking in the lot behind the Foothills Art Center, and street parking. A light reception will follow the concert. Please note: due to the fragile nature of the clay exhibit at the Art Center, this concert is only open to patrons 18 years and older.
The concert will be repeated on Sunday February 23rd in Brighton at First Presbyterian Church, which is open to all ages.
Click to buy advance tickets for February 22nd
Fine Arts at Four presents Schubert Cello Quintet
Sunday, February 23, 2014, 4:00 pm?
First Presbyterian Church of Brighton
?510 S. 27th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601?
For more information, please email Sue Corbett
Brighton Fine Arts at Four
scorbett@brightonco.gov
You may also call 303-655-2076, M-F, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Jazz Over Easy, 2/26 ...
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 Jazz Over Easy- at Café Del Sol.
Every Fourth Wednesday, from 6 to 9 pm for a swinging evening of Jazz. Don't miss out, reserve a table now to assure seating. Join Marti Henry on trombone and his swinging friends. $5 cover Café del Sol 608 Garrison St Lakewood, Co Call 303-238-7999 for reservations
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DuoClassica, 3/1
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 DuoClassica
Violin: Lydia Sviatlovskaya
Piano and Narrative: Olga Dashevskaya
presents
German Inspirations
Masterworks by:
J.S. Bach, L. van Beethoven, F. Mendelssohn, J. Brahms
Saturday, March 1, 2014, 7pm
Grace United Methodist Church
4905 E. Yale Ave., denver
Tickets at the door: $15 adults, $10 children (no credit cards please)
www.duoclassica.com
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STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
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Jazz Over Easy- at Café Del Sol. Every Fourth Wednesday, from 6 to 9 pm for a swinging evening of Jazz. Don't miss out, reserve a table now to assure seating. Join Marti Henry on trombone and his swinging friends. $5 cover Café del Sol 608 Garrison St Lakewood, Co Call 303-238-7999 for reservations
Steve Shurack, solo guitar, every Thursday
Crowne Plaza Hotel Lounge in Downtown Denver, 6:30-9:00 PM. No cover, come listen to jazz, Latin, classical, flamenco, and pop guitar while enjoying a good meal and drinks. From Ellington and Jobim to Bach and Tarrega to Beatles, blues, folk and way more, there will be music for all tastes!
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
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 10th year, continues to be wildly successful. Reservation ALWAYS recommended at Dazzle (303-839-5100). Great food, great atmosphere and always a great night of big band music! Check our website (MetropolitanJazzOrchestra.org) for our calendar and to confirm each month's schedule.
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
Centerpiece Jazz (Ed Stephen, Joe Lopez, Jack McCutchan)
Third Thursday of each month.
Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm.303-238-7999
Also March 20 & April 17
Centerpiece Jazz, Second and fourth Wednesdays
Luke's, A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge
5:30 to 8:30 303-422-3300
No February 26 - Luke's is participating in the 5280 Restaurant week
Also March 12, 26 & April 9, 23
David Brussel, Selected Thursdays
Performing on piano, selected Thursdays at
Mercury Cafe, 7 p.m.
2199 California St.
Denver CO 80205
303-294-9258
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
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AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
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Colorado Symphony Section Violin Auditions
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Andrew Litton, Music Director  Announces auditions for:
Section Violin
(Tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2014
Highly qualified applicants mail or FAX a one-page resume to:
Larry Brezicka, Personnel Manager
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
Boettcher Concert Hall - 1000 14th Street, #15
Denver, CO 80202
FAX 303-293-2649
Application must be received by March 12th, 2014
NO PHONE CALLS or EMAILS
* The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Colorado Symphony Auditions
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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
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Boulder Philharmonic - Auditions for Section Cello
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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
SECTION CELLO ($91.95 per service)
--beginning with the 2014-15 season--
Audition date is February 23, 2014
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Rocky Ridge Music Center is now taking applications for Summer 2014.
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Rocky Ridge Music Center Estes Park, Colorado
Nestled at the foot of Longs Peak, Rocky Ridge Music Center is home to several seminars throughout the summer with focus on various age groups and musical interests, inspiring participants and audiences through music, nature, and community. Youth programs are for all orchestra instruments (string, winds), piano, voice, and composition. Apply by Feb. 15 for early bird discount, financial aid application, and priority consideration.
2014 Program Dates
Young Artist Seminar (ages 15-24): Tues. June 24 to Sun. July 27
Junior Student Seminars (ages 10-15)
Session 1: Tues. June 10 to Sun. June 22
Session 2: Tues. July 29 to Sun. August 10
Adult Programs (ages 18 and up)
Adult Piano Seminar Session 1: Sat. May 31 to Wed. June 4
Adult Piano Seminar Session 2: Wed. June 4 to Sun. June 8
Chamberre in the Rockies: Wed. August 13 to Sun. August 17
Early Music Festival & Workshop: Wed. August 20 to Sun. August 24
Early Music Intensive: Mon. August 25 to Wed. August 27 (harpsichord and voice only) www.rockyridge.org
RRMC@RockyRidge.org 970-586-4031
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Annual or Quarterly Dues Payments can now be made online
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Annual or quarterly dues payments can now be made securely online at www.denvermusicians.org. You'll be prompted to stablish a username and password before making your payment. 2014 rates are indicated below. You also have the option to select "auto renewals" at either rate. 
Annual Quarterly
Regular Members $164.00 $41.00
Life Members $98.00 $24.50
Inactive Life Members $75 $18.75
Additional features will be added to this site in the coming weeks, so please come back. For questions related to the website, you can contact Jeff Anttila at jeff.ant@gmail.com or Pete Vriesenga at pvriesenga@aol.com.
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The Middle Class Is Steadily Eroding. Just Ask the Business World
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By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ
FEB. 2, 2014
New York Times
In Manhattan, the upscale clothing retailer Barneys will replace the bankrupt discounter Loehmann's, whose Chelsea store closes in a few weeks. Across the country, Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants are struggling, while fine-dining chains like Capital Grille are thriving. And at General Electric, the increase in demand for high-end dishwashers and refrigerators dwarfs sales growth of mass-market models.
As politicians and pundits in Washington continue to spar over whether economic inequality is in fact deepening, in corporate America there really is no debate at all. The post-recession reality is that the customer base for businesses that appeal to the middle class is shrinking as the top tier pulls even further away.
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Paranoia of the Plutocrats
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New York Times
January 26, 2014
Rising inequality has obvious economic costs: stagnant wages despite rising productivity, rising debt that makes us more vulnerable to financial crisis. It also has big social and human costs. There is, for example, strong evidence that high inequality leads to worse health and higher mortality.
But there's more. Extreme inequality, it turns out, creates a class of people who are alarmingly detached from reality - and simultaneously gives these people great power.
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Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee to Vote on Forming First Works Council in U.S.
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Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee to Vote on Forming First Works Council in U.S.
02/03/2014
Kenneth Quinnell
On Feb. 12-14, workers at the Chattanooga, Tenn., Volkswagen factory will vote to unionize. If successful, they plan to organize under the works council model that is common at the company's factories outside the United States. Currently, the Tennessee location is the only major Volkswagen production facility in the world that does not have labor representation. Works councils enable workers to collaborate with management in improving the workplace and increasing company success.
"Volkswagen is known globally for its system of cooperation with unions and works councils," saysUAW President Bob King. "The UAW seeks to partner with [Volkswagen Group of America (VWGOA)] and a works council to set a new standard in the U.S. for innovative labor-management relations that benefits the company, the entire workforce, shareholders and the community. The historic success of the works council model is in line with the UAW's successful partnerships with the domestic automakers and its vision of the 21st century union."
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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Lakewood Symphony Concerts, 2/27 & 3/7
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The Lakewood Symphony presents two upcoming concerts. Seasons of Dreams
on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at 7:30 pm at the Lakewood Cultural Center includes Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Stirling Trent, violin, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1, Winter Dreams.
On Friday, March 7, at 7 pm we join John Adams and his John Denver Tribute Band at Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Adams, a friend of John Denver, performs Denver's well-known songs and plays on one of Denver's guitars.
Matthew Switzer will conduct both concerts. Further details and tickets are available at www.lakewoodsymphony.org or at 303 987-7845.
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Colorado Wind Ensemble, 2/15-16
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Music on the Edge with guest saxophone soloist Mark Harris
COLGRASS Dream Dancer
MACKEY The Frozen Cathedral
KUSTER Lost Gulch Lookout
PUTS/Spede Millennium Canons
TICHELI Blue Shades
Saturday, February 15, 2014 7:30pm
Littleton United Methodist Church
5894 S Datura St, Littleton 80120
Tickets: $15 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child 12 and under
Tickets are available at the door or online.
Sunday, February 16, 2014 4:00pm
King Center for the Performing Arts on the Auraria campus
855 Lawrence Way, Denver 80204
Tickets: $10 adult, $8 senior, $5 student (includes voucher for the 7th Street Parking Garage)
Tickets are available at the door, by phone at 303-556-2296, or online.
This performance benefits the Metropolitan State University of Denver music scholarship fund.
Silent Auction opens at 6:30pm on February 15
Support CWE by making a donation, and getting a little something in return! Bid on items generously donated by local businesses. Bidding takes place before our February 15 Littleton concert and during intermission.
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Littleton Symphony Openings for all Strings
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 The Littleton Symphony has openings for 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
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The Lakewood Symphony is seeking percussionists. We are also holding auditions for all section strings, especially violin and viola. 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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Broadway Music School, Summer Music Day Camps
|  Broadway Music School is putting together music day camps for next summer! If you are looking for fun activities for your child 9-18 yrs old, we have great rock bands, jazz groups, and singing camps that meet for a week and then perform a concert. Check out videos from previous summers on YouTube, just search
Broadway Music School
1940 S. Broadway St., Denver, CO 80210
303-777-0833 info@broadwaymusicschool.com www.broadwaymusicschool.com
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| FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC. |
One 8ft x 6ft bookcase. Light pine - Great for music!
16 inch Vola
Advanced student model with wonderful tone.
$390. Call 303-698-1646
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
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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