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February 26, 2014
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In Memory - Jack Rae
| Jack Allen Rae, 90, of Franktown, CO born on July 2, 1923 passed away on February 13, 2014. He married Leona Althea Shipley on June 26, 1946 at Rutgers Presbyterian Church, in New York City, NY.
Jack was Musician Second-Class, in the U.S. Navy from January 1943 to April 1946. And was a valued member of the Denver Musicians Association since 1947.
He is survived by his wife Leona, Franktown, CO; Sons: Randy (Susie) Rae, Aurora, CO, Jack A. (Kim) Rae, Buffalo, WY, Scott (Marilyn) Rae, Aurora, CO; Daughters: Dana (John) Lawless, Mariposa, CA, and Lorie (Fred) Lautenbach, Sedalia, CO. Jack was predeceased by his 4 half brothers. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Christ Life Church, 5451 Colorado 86, Franktown, CO 80116.
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Colorado Rockies move beyond 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'
| Denver Business Journal
Feb 20, 2014
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Charles Denler, the Emmy Award-winning composer who lives in Highlands Ranch, took on an unusual job last month, that of writing a theme song for the Colorado Rockies.
The resulting composition, a sweeping two-minute orchestral piece called "Take the Field," will be played by the Rockies at the top of every game, with shorter snippets expected to show up in commercials for the team and at key moments during games.
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday recorded the Rockies theme, along with a handful of variations. Denler, who has a trunkful of TV and film soundtracks to his credit, said some 80 members of the orchestra recorded "a big 'Star Wars'-y variation and a very serious, pensive, we're-going-to-make-it-through-this variation, and the main theme, which is very upbeat and very aggressive in a good sportsman kind of way."
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Phoenix Symphony Chooses New Music Director
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Tito Muñoz, who was chosen as the new conductor for the Phoenix Symphony, conducts the Cleveland Orchestra. Muñoz served as an assistant conductor there for three years. Roger Mastroianni
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The Republic | azcentral.com
Feb 20, 2014
After a 2 1/2-year search, the Phoenix Symphony has named a new music director to define the artistic identity and serve as the public face of the state's largest performing-arts company.
Tito Muñoz, who currently serves as music director of the Opéra National de Lorraine and Orchestre Symphonique et Lyrique de Nancy in France, will take the baton at Phoenix's Symphony Hall for seven classics concerts in the 2014-15 season. A native of Queens, N.Y., he is 30 years old - the same age of his predecessor, Michael Christie, when Christie came to the Valley in 2004.
"He's young, but he's very mature in his character," said Viviana Cumplido Wilson, principal flute and one of five symphony musicians who served on the search committee.
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An Open Letter to Venues That Exploit Their Musicians
| January 6, 2012
By Dave Goldberg
As Ive been looking for gigs lately, I've never seen so many free and low paying gigs. Well the economy is bad, so I can understand that a little bit. However, it is no longer good enough for the musician to be willing to perform for little compensation. Now we are expected to also be the venue promoter? The expectations are that the band will not only provide great music, but also bring lots of people to their venue. It is now the band'sresponsibility to make this happen, not the club owner.
Just the other day I was told by someone who owned a wine bar that they really liked our music and would love for us to play at their place. She then told me the gig paid $75 for a trio. Now $75 used to be bad money per person, let alone $75 for the whole band. It had to be a joke, right? No, she was serious. But it didn't end there. She then informed us we had to bring 25 people minimum. Didn't even offer us extra money if we brought 25 people. I would have laughed other than it's not the first time I've gotten this proposal from club owners. But are there musicians really doing this? Yes. They are so desperate to play, they will do anything. But let's think about this for a second and turn this around a little bit.
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - Jack Rae | | CSO Collaboration w/ Colorado Rockies | | Phoenix Chooses New Music Director. | | To: Venues That Exploit Their Musicians | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Jazz Over Easy, 2/26 | | Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler, 2/27, 3/9 | | DuoClassica, 3/1 | | Neil Bridge 7+, 3/2 | | Laurie Dameron, Dates in March | | Mercury Ensemble, 3/8 | | Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 3/11 | | Englewood Arts Presents: 3/15 | | Rumble Seat, 3/29 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO Section Violin Auditions | | Colorado Symphony Auditions | | Cheyenne Symphony Auditions | | GPO Auditions | | CMA Suzuki Piano Faculty Opening | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Rocky Ridge Music Center is now taking applications for Summer 2014 | | Denver Acoustic Music Society March Meeting, 3/3 | | CU Denver Summer Music Industry Program, 6/15-2 | | Annual or Quarterly Dues paid easily online | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Is This What We Really Want? - by Rod Taylor | | Arizona Legislature Votes to Legalize Discrimination | | Movie Fiction Comes to Life for Tipped Workers | | NLRB Investigating UAW Appeal Of VW Election | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | DYAO National Violin Concerto Competition Finals, 3/2 | | Lakewood Symphony Concerts, 2/27 & 3/7 | | 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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 André de Ridder, conductor
William Wolfram, piano
GREENWOOD There Will Be Blood
BRITTEN Piano Concerto No. 1
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1
Innovative German conductor André de Ridder leads an eclectic program that starts with a contemporary composer and moves backwards, inviting the audience to listen in new ways. Opener There Will Be Blood, from the 2007 film of the same name, was composed by Jonny Greenwood, best known as the guitarist in Britain's art-rock combo Radiohead. William Wolfram takes on Britten's sole piano concerto, brilliantly juxtaposed by Beethoven's first symphony, which introduced the young composer to the world.
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 Albert Bergeret, conductor
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, associate director
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP), brings the humor and wit of The Pirates of Penzance to life in this sparkling production and the spritely music places the orchestra in a starring role in this popular operetta. Featuring the tongue tying "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General," The Pirates of Penzance promises to be a rollicking voyage on the high seas.
| Sat 3/8/14 7:30PM | Boettcher Concert Hall | Gilbert and Sullivan: The Pirates of Penzance presented by Arrow Electronics | More Information | Purchase |
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 Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Join us for this thrilling work that traces the development of instruments from ancient percussion and gongs to the orchestra of today. Featuring Benjamin Britten's classic Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra, music from Jurassic Park and a special visit from a prehistoric friend, this concert will keep audiences of all ages on the edge of their seats! Percussion, woodwinds, strings and brass, this concert features all your favorite instruments and introduces a few new ones.
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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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Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler, 2/27, 3/9
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* Dale Bruning will be playing solo guitar at Larry's Guitar Store in Longmont February 27th, Thursday from 7:30-9 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. Seating is limited so come early. The address is 508 5th Ave (1/2 block east of Main Street and 5th on the north side). Telephone is 720-340-4169.
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* The Mark Patterson Quintet aka Group Stories Quintet will play at Dazzle March 9th, Sunday. Shows at 6 & 8 pm. Musicians include Dale Bruning, Ron Miles, Kent McLagan, and Paul Romaine. Tickets are $15. Email reservations@dazzlejazz.com for tickets. Jude Hibler for Dale Bruning Jude Hibler - Owner Jazz Link Enterprises 3721 Columbia Dr Longmont, CO 80503 303-776-1764 jazzlinkenterprises.cominfo@jazzlinkenterprises.com
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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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Neil Bridge 7+, 3/2
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 Neil Bridge 7+ with Karen Lee will be playing on Sunday morning March 2nd, as part of 2 worship services for the First United Methodist Church in Castle Rock.
Neil Bridge 7+ with Karen Lee 9:30 A.M.- 10:30 A.M Worship Service
1/2 hour break - Breakfast available through Church potluck.
Neil Bridge 7+ with Karen Lee 11:00 A.M - Noon Worship Service
Both services are open to the public.
We were so thrilled to hear that Reverend Rob White is a Miles Davis fan!!!
Our band will be playing approximately 8 - 10 songs for each of the 2 services.
We are inviting everyone to join us for a glorious Sunday morning of music & worship!
We will look forward to seeing you there!
Neil & Karen
First United Methodist Church in Castle Rock
1200 South St.
Castle Rock, Co. 80104
Contact Information
Tel: 303-688-3047
Email: info@fumccr.org
Website: http://www.fumccr.org
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Laurie Dameron, Dates in March
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March 7 6-9 pm FIRST FRIDAY ART First Congregational Church Boulder, CO
March 11th 5 pm CU "What Can I Do?" Multimedia Environmental Presentation at CU Boulder UMC North Dining Room Stage
March 15 7 pm Stage C Mercury Café 2199 California Street Denver 80205
March 22 7 - 9 pm Flights Wine Morrison, CO
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Mercury Ensemble, 3/8
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Colorado's Premier Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Leavitt - Music Director
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Featuring 'cello soloist, Wayne Templeman
Saturday,
March 8, 2014, 7:30 pm
Grace United Methodist Church, 4905 E. Yale Ave. Denver (2 blocks west of I-25 on Yale)
$12 Adults, $6 Under 18
Wayne Templeman, 'cello soloist
French Favorites for String Orchestra
Debussy Petite Suite
Marie La Cinquantaine
Fauré Élégie, Sicilienne, Pavane
and more ...
www.mercuryensemble.org/
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 3/11
| Second Tuesdays at Trinity is proud to present The Aster Piano Trio
 featuring Concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony, Yumi Hwang-Williams, Principal Cellist, Silver Ainomae, and Steinway artist, Hsing-ay Hsu,
Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 pm
at Trinity Presbyterian Church: 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada 80003
The program will feature the "Ghost" Trio (Op.70, No.1) by Ludwig van Beethoven,
Fiery Red by Jennifer Higdon, and Maurice Ravel's Piano Trio.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students through high school. Free parking and meet and greet reception following the concert. To pre-reserve tickets, please call 303.422.3656 x6000 or click on the "2nd Tuesdays" link at www.tpcarvada.org.
For more information on the Aster Piano Trio, please visit http://www.hsingayhsu.com/trio
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Englewood Arts Presents: 3/15
| A DUO VIOLIN-PIANO RECITAL
Date: Saturday ~ March 15, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)*
Now that you're completely hooked on the Englewood Arts Presents' Chamber Music of the Masters concert series, it's time to announce the next amazing performance.
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On March 15, one of the CSO's leading violinists, Allegra Wermuth, and highly-acclaimed Boulder pianist, Hsing-ay Hsu, will collaborate on a beautifully diverse program featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, Gershwin and others. Both artists performed during the 2011-12 E-Arts season, Allegra playing and conducting Astor Piazzolla's 'The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires' and Hsing-ay in recital with Silver Ainomäe.
The program:
Mozart: Sonata in G Major, K. 301
Brahms: Sonata No. 2 in A Major
Kreisler: Selections TBA
Dallapiccola: Tartiniana Seconda
Gershwin: Selections from Porgy and Bess
This program is sure to offer something for everyone and we hope you will take a little time out of your busy Saturday to come and enjoy! Recent EArts performances have been nearly sold out so you are encouraged to purchase your tickets in advance on our website and to arrive early.
Website: www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Phone: 303.806.8196
Tickets are General Admission:
$15.00 Adults | $12.00 (60+) | FREE (under 18)
Available at www.englewoodarts.org or at the door beginning 1 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, 3/29
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Rumble Seat featuring Dave Gannon on vocals
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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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 Principal Trombone Audition
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Andrew Litton, Music Director  Announces auditions for:
Principal Trombone
(Tenure track position)
Monday and Tuesday, May 12th and 13th, 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 April 11, 2014
NO PHONE CALLS or EMAILS
* The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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
| The Colorado Symphony
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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Cheyenne Symphony - Audition for Principal Cello
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PRINCIPAL CELLO
$84/Service + Additional Service for Bowing
Audition Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Audition Time: 2-6pm
Audition Location:
Cheyenne Civic Center
510 W. 20th St.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Email a ONE PAGE resume by Friday, April 11, 2014 to:
Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Manager at:
chsomanager@gmail.com
For more information: www.cheyennesymphony.org
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GPO Auditions for Bass, Clarinet and Harp
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 The Greeley Philharmonic announces auditions for:
BASS
*Principal
*Assistant Principal (fixed 3rd chair)
May 17, 2014 (during the day)
HARP
Principal
May 19, 2014 (during the day)
CLARINET
*Principal
May 20, 2014 (Late afternoon into the evening)
*If the position(s) is won by a current member the resulting vacancy may be offered.
Complete information on these auditions, including application deadlines and excerpt lists, may be found at: http://www.greeleyphilharmonic.com/
TO APPLY- Please email a ONE page resume to:
Becky Kutz Osterberg, GPO Personnel Manager
gpomanager@gmail.com
Please include: current address, email address and phone number
Upon receipt of resume, excerpt list and further details will be sent.
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Center for Musical Arts - Suzuki Piano Faculty Opening
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February 13, 2014
The CMA has always had Suzuki teachers but has made a concerted effort to codify and grow our Suzuki program over the last several years. Currently, Suzuki lessons are offered on violin, piano, flute, guitar, and cello. The entire program includes over 75 individual students.
Qualifications: Minimum of bachelor's degree in music performance and/or music education preferred. The ideal candidate will be a passionate, expert teacher with several years of teaching experience at many levels and in many settings, including group classes. S/He will be a warm and creative instructor who is excited to teach in and be part of a larger musical community and believes in the mission and vision of the organization.
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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.
Application Deadline is March 15.
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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Denver Acoustic Music Society March Meeting, 3/3
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 Spring is just around the corner - and so is our next meeting! The next meeting of the Denver Acoustic Music Society is Monday, March 3rd, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
This month, we took your feedback from the survey, and are starting on a more difficult piece that we'll play for the next few months.
Zapatos, by Ton Huijsman, is a tango arranged for Flute, Violin, Recorder and Guitar. All four parts are easily playable by guitar. However - we'd really like more than just guitar. If you play any of these instruments, or know anyone who plays these, please (please!) get to the meeting, or bring your non-guitar playing friend to the meeting. We started DAMS for all acoustic instruments - not just guitar. We'd really love some different instruments.
For our easier ensemble works, we'll continue playing from Forrest Ensemble Series 4. This month we'll play Vals and Menuetto. All these are on our Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6kpIINK7W0zOXJ0QndpZUxJQ28&usp=sharing under the March folder.
Please print them out, pick a part (or two just in case), and come prepared to play!
We'll spend the first half of the meeting doing the ensemble pieces, then open it up for the second hour for individual play.
We meet at the University Park Methodist Church from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
See you next Monday!
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The CU Denver Summer Music Industry Program, 6/15-27, 2014
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 The CU Denver Summer Music Industry Program is designed to offer high school students, ages 14-18, a window into what it takes to be a musician today. Students will contribute to a creative and productive team that supports individual growth and achieves the final group projects. By the end of the session, students will have created a demo recording, live show, electronic press kit, and business plan. The program dates are June 15-27, 2014. Significant scholarships are available for families with demonstrated economic hardships, as well as competitive merit awards. For more information, please see our website www.cam.ucdenver.edu/meis/summer or contact the Program Coordinator at victoria.vanest@ucdenver.edu. |
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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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Is This What We Really Want?
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By DMA Member Rod Taylor
 This week on my way back home from a job in northern Colorado, the radio station I was listening to told me that according to the latest information we had, any eighth grade student in China was posting an equal education equivalency to eleventh graders in the US. Frankly, not really what I wanted to hear. That evening, I got treated to another example of just how far we've fallen academically and socially as I was treated to a full dose of a Texas gubernatorial candidate's idea of what a good "warm up" act should be in order to bring his Texas audiences nearer and dearer to his politics and Texas' way of thinking. The person picked for this job is a used up "has been" rocker named Ted Nugent who spent his talking moments belching invectives and trying to score a few nasty one liners at the expense of the President and Hillary Clinton.
Read On
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Arizona Legislature Votes to Legalize Discrimination. Urge Governor to Veto
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 2/24/2014
Mike Hall
Last week in Arizona, the tea party-dominated legislature passed a bill that will allow businesses to slam their doors shut on anyone they say doing business with would violate their religious beliefs. While the bill was aimed primarily at the LGBTQ community, in effect, it could allow business owners to discriminate against anyone.
Gov. Jan Brewer (R) has until Friday to sign or veto the bill. Call 888-968-2464 and urge Brewer to veto the bill.
When the bill passed, Anna Tovar, the state Senate Democratic minority leader, said:
With the express consent of Republicans in this Legislature, many Arizonans will find themselves members of a separate and unequal class under this law because of their sexual orientation. This bill may also open the door to discriminate based on race, familial status, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.
Sate Rep. Chad Campbell (D) told CNN Friday:
Let there be no doubt about what this bill does. It's going to allow people to discriminate against the gay community in Arizona. It goes after unprotected classes of people and we all know that the biggest unprotected class of people in the state is the LBGT community. If we were having this conversation in regard to African Americans or women, there would be outrage across the country right now.
Read On
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Movie Fiction Comes to Life for Tipped Workers and It's Not Funny
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NLRB Investigating UAW Appeal Of VW Election, Board Could Order New Election
| Posted: February 23, 2014 by laborradio
By Doug Cunningham
The National Labor Relations Board is investigating an appeal filed by the United Auto Workers in the VW plant union election in Tennessee. The UAW appeal is over the interference of politicians and outside special interest groups. The UAW objections filed with the NLRB detail a coordinated and highly publicized campaign by politicians and outside groups that the union says was coercive. The UAW says that anti-union campaign deprived VW workers of their federally protected right to form a union. VW worker Lauren Feinaur says the politicians' campaign essentially said "If you unionize it's going to hurt your economy. Why? Because I'm going to make sure it does." She called it an underhanded threat. UAW President Bob King says it was extraordinary interference in the private decision of the workers. And he vowed to stand with VW workers to ensure their right to have a fair vote without coercion and interference is protected. If the NLRB finds for the UAW the board could set aside the election results and order a new election.
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
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Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
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DYAO National Violin Concerto Competition Finals, 3/2
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MARCH 2, 2014, 2:30PM - LAKEWOOD CULTURAL CENTER
Wes Kenney, Music Director
Yerang Evanjeline Kim, finalist
Emily Switzer, finalist
The DYAO Tour Orchestra will perform Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64 in its entirety with each finalist. Yerang Evanjeline Kim, violin, is currently a student at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Emily Switzer, violin, is currently a student at Yale University in New Haven. The winner will be announced at the end of the concert, and will join DYAO on its summer tour to Italy, France, and Spain. The program will also include Rossini's Italian in Algiers Overture and the fourth movement of Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony.
Tickets may be purchased at www.lakewood.org/culturalcenter or 303.987.7845.
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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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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. |
Lowry Console Walnut Piano Mdl CL w/bench for sale. It is in excellent condition.
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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