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April 10, 2014
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Deceptive Marketing - it's not cool to make stuff up
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 By Pete Vriesenga Our March 23 DMA E-Bulletin included an expose' of the Diamond Empire Band (DEB) which presented their first showcase in January. DEB is gearing-up and presenting itself as a regional band with a great website and promo, so they should of course find their rightful place in Colorado's wedding & live entertainment market. If what they claim is true? In a more-than-modest display of pretense, the Diamond Empire Band claims they're "voted one of the country's best party bands". Their ad on "the knot" boasts that DEB musicians play "alongside the likes of Alicia Keys, Kanye West and Prince to name a few. Best of all, they are self-managed, so you pay a fraction of the price for a band in this quality bracket." I attended DEB's 3/24 showcase and found a group of fine local musicians, but they were scrambling beforehand just to put the program together. Their promo booklet/cd was excellent, but I suspect is was produced by a different band entirely. The promo video of the Diamond Empire Band posted on gigmasters.com is identical to the promo video of the Silver Arrow Band out of New York (click "videos" after going to either site). The purchaser would never know
... that DEB and the Silver Arrow Band use essentially the same song list and promo. Despite the band's claim to being "self-managed", the purchaser would never know that DEB is one of a dozen bands run by a New York talent agency called the "International Musicians League."
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Soprano debuts in 2 Met Opera roles within day
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April 5, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) - Kristine Opolais got to bed at 5 a.m. Saturday after singing her first "Madama Butterfly'" at the Metropolitan Opera and going out for dinner.
Just 2½ hours later, the 34-year-old Latvian soprano was awakened by Met General Manager Peter Gelb, who wanted to know if she could take over a televised performance of Puccini's "La Boheme" that afternoon after Anita Hartig took ill.
Given the crazy question and unusual hour, Opolais said no thanks.
Five minutes later, she changed her mind.
Opolais on Saturday become the first singer in the Met's 131-year history to make two major role debuts within a day.
When the final curtain came down, Opolais covered her face and dropped to her knees to the stage, overcome with emotion during the 5-minute ovation. In addition to 4,000 people at the Metropolitan Opera House, her Mimi was seen live by an estimated 92,000 in movie theaters in North America and 110,000 more in 32 nations in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
"I still think it's not reality," she said.
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In This Issue
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| Deceptive Marketing | | Soprano Kristine Opolais | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Laurie Dameron, April Performances | | DU Trumpet Hang, 4/12 | | Outrageous Denver Cello Quartet, 4/12 | | Joe Anderies w/ Larry Coryell, 4/17-18 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 4/17, 4/23 | | Colorado Chamber Players, 5/9-10 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 4/26 | | Dick Weissman Music Industry Seminar, 5/17 | | Five Points Jazz Festival, 5/17 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | DYAO - Opening for Executive Director | | DPL Concert Series Seeks Musicians | | Cheyenne Symphony Auditions | | GPO Auditions | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Denver Guitar Workshop Meeting, 4/15 | | CU Denver Summer Music Industry Program, 6/15-2 | | Annual or Quarterly Dues paid easily online | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Column by Rod Taylor | | Robert Reich on $15 minimum wage | | How much for Walmart to pay a living wage? | | GM $449 Million Investment In Union Plant | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Littleton Symphony Openings for all Strings | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | Metro Community Band Openings | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | Boulder Phil Collaborative Outreach Concert, 4/27 | | GBYO Auditions | | 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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Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin
Wendy Sutter, cello
GRIFFES The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan
GLASS Double Concerto for Violin and Cello
RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
Immerse yourself in a night of distinctive, cinematic compositions with Resident Conductor Scott O'Neil. Opening the evening with enigmatic composer Charles Griffes' lush The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan, Colorado Symphony Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams and celebrated cellist Wendy Sutter then lead the orchestra through Philip Glass' riveting Double Concerto for Violin and Cello. Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances brings the performance to a fitting close, taking the audience on a richly layered journey through one of the acclaimed composer's final works.
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Michael Stern, conductor
Sara Jakubiak, soprano
BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3
MOZART Opera and Concert Arias
BRAHMS Symphony No. 2
With the upcoming birth of his second child, James Gaffigan is unable to conduct this weekend. These concerts, highlighted by selected iconic Mozart Opera and Concert Arias,will be conducted by Michael Stern, music director of the Kansas City Symphony. Accompanying this vocal tour-de-force are the exquisite musicality of Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 3 and Brahms Symphony No. 2. This program promises to awe even the most discerning symphony and opera fan.
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Laurie Dameron, April Performances
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with special guest speaker Harry Hempy Green Party Canaanite for Colorado Governor www.hempy4goernor.org www.coloradogreenparty.org
*Ap 18 3 pm Riverpointe Senior Community 5225 S Prince Littleton, CO 80123
"What Can I Do?" Multimedia Environmental Presentation
*April 18th 6 pm Volta Mediterranean Restaurant 2480 Canyon Blvd Boulder, CO 80302 @The Village Shopping Center
*AP 25 4 pm Windhorse Community Services 1200 Yarmouth, Suite C-1B, Boulder 80304 "What Can I Do?" Multimedia Environmental Presentation
*AP 26 8 pm Boulder OUTLOOK Hotel Blues and Greens Home of Boulder's Blues!!!
800 28th St Boulder, CO 80303 Laurie D and the Blues Babes!
*AP 27 11 am Wild Earth Day Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center 20 Lakeview Dr Nederland,CO 80466 "What Can I Do?" Multimedia Environmental Presentation
*AP 27 2 pm Anthem Ranch 16151 Lowell Blvd Broomfield, CO 80023
"What Can I Do?" Multimedia Environmental Presentation
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DU Trumpet Hang, 4/12
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Third Annual
Featuring: Alan Hood, Brad Goode, Bob Montgomery, Pete Olstad, Justin Bartels, John Mills
Trumpet Ensemble Reading Session
Led by faculty - Bring your horn!
$30 Registration fee includes the full day of clinics,
concerts and lunch.
Contact: alanhoodtrumpet@gmail.com or 303-587-7590
Saturday, April 12, 2014 9am-5pm
Lamont School of Music - University of Denver
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
2344 East Iliff Avenue Denver, CO 80208
Room 100 (Lowel Level) - Registration begins at 8 am
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Mercury Ensemble - Outrageous Denver Cello Quartet, 4/12
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Chamber Music Series
Daniel Leavitt - Music Director
Outrageous Denver Cello Quartet Mike Fitzmaurice, Jennifer Fouse, Anna Leavitt, Wayne Templeman
Saturday, April 12, 2014, 7:30 PM
Grace Methodist Church
4905 E. Yale Ave., Denver (two blocks west of I-25)
Admission $12, Students under 18 $6
In the old days, our pioneer ancestors had it rough. They toiled from sunrise to sunset. But then, on occasion, while gathered around the campfire, someone would get out their cello and start playing, and it made everything seem so much worse...
Anonymous
Country & Western
Rock & Roll
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Many other songs you hoped to never hear again
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Joe Anderies w/ Larry Coryell, 4/17-18
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Just wanted to make a more formal invitation - now that this event is a few weeks away - to the four shows "Larry Coryell presented by Joe Anderies and Chuck Lamb". If you are not familiar, Larry is an international jazz legend and guitarist and will be joining Chuck and me along with the amazing Bijoux Barbosa - bass, and Paul Romaine - drum set. Get tickets early for this if interested, I am sure these shows will sell out as the date approaches. If needed, the links are here for info and tickets as well as on the pdf flier attached. Hope to see many of you. Dazzle is a family friendly venue with great food, libations and intimate listening.
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Larry Coryell - Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Joe Anderies - alto flute, saxophones Paul Romaine - drumset Bijoux Barbosa - bass
THURSDAY April 17th shows
http://www.modtickets.com/Mod/Tickets/tickets.aspx?id=1075
FRIDAY April 18th shows
http://www.modtickets.com/Mod/Tickets/tickets.aspx?id=1076
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Centerpiece Jazz, 4/17, 4/23
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Third Thursday of each month. Thursday, April 17, Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm.
303-238-7999 Also May 15, June 19
Second and fourth Wednesdays
Wednesday, April 23, Luke's, A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge
5:30 to 8:30 303-422-3300 Also May 14, 28 and June 11, 25
July 25, 26, 27 Evergreen Jazz Festival
Jonijanak.com edstephen.com
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Colorado Chamber Players, , 5/9-10
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Derek Bermel will join members of the Colorado Chamber Players in three Front Range performances May 9 and 10. The schedule:
Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. in St. John's Cathedral, 1350 S. Washington Street, Denver
Complete works by Bermel, Brahms and Hogan. Tickets are $20 in advance ($15 for students/seniors) or $25 at the door ($18 for students/seniors). CLICK HERE for advance sales.
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Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. in the Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
Family program, Meet a Really Cool Composer, featuring excerpts of works by Bermel and Brahms. Admission is free.
Saturday May 10th at 7 p.m., in Opus Two Hall, 9167 Davidson Way, Lafayette
A gala concert and reception, featuring excerpts of works by Bermel, Hogan and Brahms. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door. CLICK HERE for advance sales
Information on all three programs:
www.coloradochamberplayers.org/
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Englewood Arts Presents, 4/26
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Englewood Arts Presents: FINAL CONCERT BY THE AINOMÄE ENSEMBLE THIS SEASON
Date: Saturday ~ April 26, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)* 1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood Arts Presents pulls out all of the stops for a program featuring eight of the Colorado Symphony's musical leaders performing together in one grand work. Note that this will be the 4th and final concert by the 'Ainomäe Ensemble' this season (the grand finale concert of the season will take place on May 17 ~ The Olga Wolosyn Memorial Concert featuring the Up Close and Musical ensemble performing works by Mozart, Gershwin, Bartok, and others).
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The program:
Schubert: Octet in F major, D. 803
Colorado Symphony Musicians:
Yumi Hwang-Williams & Boram Kang, violins
Basil Vendryes, viola
Silver Ainomäe, cello
Karl Fenner, bass
Jason Shafer, clarinet
Michael Thornton, horn
Chad Cognata, bassoon
The Octet (for winds and strings), composed in March of 1824, was commissioned by Austrian nobleman, philanthropist, and amateur composer/clarinetist, Count Ferdinand Troyer. It came from the same period as two of Schubert's other major and well-known chamber works, the 'Rosamunde' and 'Death and the Maiden' string quartets.
Though it lays no claim to originality, it manages to be purest Schubert while being clearly and unapologetically based on the model of Beethoven's then over-popular Septet. Consisting of six movements, the Octet takes almost an hour to perform. It boasts the largest scale for any chamber work by Schubert.
Note: Ainomäe Ensemble performances this season have become very popular. You are encouraged to arrive early to assure ticket availability and best seat selection.
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.
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Dick Weissman Music Industry Seminar, 5/17
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Dick Weissman is a long-time member of Local 20-623, who served three times on the Executive Board. He recently returned to Denver after ten years in Oregon. During the course of his music business career he has been a major label recording artist, worked as a studio musician, record producer, a composer and songwriter with film and TV placements for NBC, BBC, and the Biography Channel, and has written two feature film scores, and music for several plays. He has written or co-authored 21 published books about music and the music business, and over fifty published instructional folios for various music publishers. As a songwriter he has written numerous recorded songs and instrumentals, and songs commissioned by groups ranging from the oil worker's union to banks in Colorado. He was an Associate Professor in the Music & Entertainment Industry program at UCD, Adjunct Professor at the University of Oregon, and Portland Community College, and has lectured on the music business for the Jamaican Trade Board, the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, Elmhurst College, the University of California at Santa Cruz, the University of Miami, and Augsburg College. He has received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the city of Boulder, and the University of Colorado.
Dates and Time Saturday May 17th 1PM-3PM at the local 20-623 office, 1165Delaware St.
$10 for DMA members, $15 for COMBO members $20 for others
What the workshop will cover:
Music publishing and copyright. Performing rights organizations ASCAP, BMI & SESAC
Placing songs in films and on TV. Exclusive deals vs. non-exclusive deals.
How to get songs recorded by other artists
Publishing vs. self publishing and co-publishing
How to get music instructional material published
Invisible work and developing multi-dimensional careers
The role of the union in today's industry
The value and problems of the internet world. Social media,
Spotify, Pandora, etc.
Free internet sources for staying current
Grant programs for musicians
What do record companies mean in 2014?
Personal managers
Participants are welcome to record the workshop. Bring notebooks for
contact information and resources
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Five Points Jazz Festival, 5/17
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2014 marks the 11th year of the Five Points Jazz Festival. Each year, this free festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the historic Denver Five Points neighborhood with music, dance, food and festivities.  Each week until the festival on May 17, Denver Arts & Venues will be highlighting some of the talented musicians who will be performing at the festival. Five Points Jazz Festival is pleased bring Calixto Oviedo and the Latin Jazz Way to the festival for the first time. They will be closing Five Points Plaza stage at 5:30pm on May 17. "Calixto Oviedo is a gifted musician who keeps an open ear for different sounds. Though his native country's beats are very present in his music, he has various influences that are not limited by the Caribbean island, resulting in a very enjoyable musical experience." -Ernest Barteldes,All About Jazz
For a full list of performers, visit the Five Points Jazz Festival website.
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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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DYAO - Opening for Executive Director
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Position Title: Executive Director (Full time)
Reports to: Board of Directors
The mission of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra Association (DYAO) is to provide the finest possible youth orchestra programs, inspiring and educating young musicians through the performance of great works of music and offering valuable cultural opportunities to the community. DYAO has five orchestral groups, of which four are training orchestras for the Young Artists Orchestra. We serve over 260 children and young adults between the ages of 8 and 23 representing approximately 100 schools from across the Colorado Front Range region. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible to drive and maintain the mission, goals, and strategies of the organization.
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Denver Public Library Concert Series Seeks Musicians
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 Fresh City Life Concert Series at Denver Central Library is seeking exceptional musicians for one hour performances. Fresh City Life is offering free one hour concerts to the public every Saturday at 2 pm. We are seeking exceptional solos and duos to perform all types of acoustic music. Musicians are paid $100 per person.
Performers need to bring their own amplification (usually a small amp will do.) Audiences usually range from 50 to 100. Most performances are held in the great hall where patrons can enjoy the music from all over the library.
Please contact our concert curator Marta Burton at marta@martaburton.com with a brief description of your work and offerings along with a link to your website and/or any video or audio that you have.
Marta Burton
720-833-1340
www.martaburton.com
marta@martaburton.com
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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
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*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.
Please note: The DMA has no agreement with the Greeley Philharmonic regarding wages or working conditions. |
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Denver Guitar Workshop Meeting, 4/15
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Next Meeting - April 15th
Scratchy tone? Clicky sound? Nails catching on strokes?
Do any of these apply to you? If so, you can't miss the next DGW meeting on April 15th at 7:00pm!
Michael Bevers will be talking about all those points as well as being open to any questions you may have about nails. There may even be some time for hands on nail shaping work so if you feel up to it grow your nails out for the meeting.
As per the new meeting style, the first half of the meeting will be devoted to this workshop topic and the second half will be open to performing.
We meet at the South Broadway Christian Church at 23 Lincoln Street in Denver. Meetings are held in the common room next to the main sanctuary.
Hope to see you there!
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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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Money Doesn't Talk ... It Roars!
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By DMA Member Rod Taylor
Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States sent a little message home to those of us who thought we were living in the land of the free and the brave where every honest person who can get up and go to work in the morning has an equal shot at the brass ring. That's true. One person, one vote and all that. It's just that, now, if you have a lot of money, or if you work for a group or corporation willing to spend a lot of money to buy more than their share of equality, the door to that equality is wide open and the Supreme Court says "Come on in!" How equal are you? Depends on how much money you have doesn't it? Thanks a lot Supreme Court!
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Robert Reich explains why we need a $15 minimum wage
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This week the U.S. Senate will be debating whether or not to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. But according to recent reports, there are already a number of senators who are considering a watered-down compromise on a smaller increase that would still leave millions of American workers stuck with poverty wage jobs.1
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The truth is, if we really want to grow our economy and actually lift workers out of poverty, then we should really be talking about raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour, and definitely not even debating anything lower than $10.10.
Last week, MoveOn members in Republican congressional districts across the country rallied outside of their members of Congress' offices demanding they support an increase in the minimum wage. But here's how one Republican representative's staff responded: "I guess MoveOn doesn't believe in math."<SUP style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">2
We're actually big believers in math here at MoveOn. So we thought we'd have former Labor Secretary Robert Reich explain it for them in 7 easy steps
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How much would it cost customers for Walmart to pay a living wage?
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By Kenneth Quinnell
4/4/2014
 If Walmart Paid Its Workers a Living Wage So They Wouldn't Need Food Stamps, How Much More Would It Cost Customers?
Companies like Walmart often claim they can't afford to raise employee salaries because it would cause them to raise prices, which would hurt customers, decrease sales and then hurt the very employees whose salaries they raised, leading to layoffs and less hours. Ignoring the fact that they could easily absorb any such cost increases by slightly slimming down their billions of dollars of profits, the math just doesn't add up. (Don't forget, Walmart is a major recipient of corporate welfare, raking in billions of dollars each year in food stamps.)
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GM $449 Million Investment In Union Plant Will Add 1400 Michigan Jobs
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Posted: April 8, 2014 by laborradio
By Doug Cunningham
General Motors is investing $449 million more into its Hamtramck Michigan union plant, adding 1400 jobs to build next generation electric vehicles and batteries. A second shift will be added to the plant beginning next year. GM's made the announcement Tuesday at the Auto Press Association lunch in Detroit. The Hamtramck plant builds the Chevy Volt and plug-in hybrids Opel Ampera and Holden Volt sold in Europe and Australia. |
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COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note:
Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial
engagements.
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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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Boulder Phil Collaborative Outreach Concert, 4/27
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GBYO is proud to be partnering with members of the Boulder Philharmonic to present an hour long side-by-side outreach concert at Mt. Range High School - free for students! Join us for performances of Reinecke, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky, featuring Concerto Competition winner Allyson Stibbards.
Sunday April 27, 2-3pm Mt. Range High School 12500 Huron St, Denver, CO 80234 |
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GBYO Auditions
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GBYO is now accepting audition applications for all ages, all instruments. Auditions will be held May 10 and 12.
Audition requirements:
* 2 scales
* 2 short works in contrasting styles, or one work containing sections with contrasting styles
* Sightreading
This is a great opportunity for young musicians to work with outstanding conductors and mentors, including GBYO Artistic Director Gary Lewis, the Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Working with him is an amazing artistic staff comprised of Emily Bowman, Erik Johnson, and Paul Rowinski. GBYO also hosts a unique and innovative mentorship program, giving students the opportunity to work side by side with professional musicians on a regular basis. We support the school music programs; all students are required to participate in their parallel school ensemble. We are looking for young musicians ages 6-21 to join our three orchestras and Wind Ensemble. Students of all instruments and all skill levels are encouraged to audition! |
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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. |
Lowrey 'Magic Genie" organ,
free to a good home. Two manuals, needs minor repair. Located in Park Hill, Denver. Call Louise at 303-322-7166
Lowry Console Walnut Piano Mdl CL w/bench for sale. It is in excellent condition.
16 inch Viola
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
Fax: 303-573-1945 |
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