|
|
May 15, 2014
| Vol 15, Issue 14
|
|
|
|
|
|
Colorado Symphony could move to Central Presbyterian Church
| By Ray Mark Rinaldi
The Denver Post
5/12/2014 7
 | |
(Cyrus McCrimmon, Denver Post file)
|
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, under orders to vacate Boettcher Concert Hall next year, is contemplating a move to Central Presbyterian Church at 1660 Sherman St.
The CSO and church officials stress that the conversations are preliminary and that no leases have been signed, but the church could provide a nearby landing place for the orchestra, which must move so the city of Denver can start a $16 million renovation of the CSO's longtime home.
The church has a contemporary mission that reaches into the community in various ways. It hosts a transitional shelter for the homeless and lately has served as a location where people can sign up for new health care plans being offered by the state.
Taking on the CSO as a tenant would be an extension of its current role.
"We're involved with the life and health of the community in many ways, and we feel this would be an increase in scale of that kind of ministry," said Pastor Louise Westfall.
Read On |
|
|
The Paradox of Art as Work
| By A.O. SCOTT
MAY 9, 2014
New York Times
 |
Money collected for the Minnesota Orchestra musicians, who were locked out.
Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times
|
There are few modern relationships as fraught as the one between art and money. Are they mortal enemies, secret lovers or perfect soul mates? Is the bond between them a source of pride or shame, a marriage of convenience or something tawdrier?
The way we habitually think and talk about these matters betrays a deep and venerable ambivalence. On one hand, art is imagined to exist in a realm of value that lies beyond and beneath mere economic considerations. The old phrase "starving artist" gestures toward an image that is both romantic and pathetic, of a person too pure, and also just too impractical, to make it in the world. When that person ceases to starve, he or she can always be labeled a sellout. You're not supposed to be in it for the money.
Read On |
|
|
Opinion: The Symphony's duet with pot should be allowed, encouraged
| Published: May 9, 2014
By Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post
If marijuana is legal, and it is constitutionally in Colorado, then what is its highest and best use?
As medicine? Well maybe, and 20-plus states have established that as real enough to make pot available to cancer patients and others suffering from fatal or chronic ailments.
As a form of recreation? Cheers to that; people are allowed to have fun.
How about as tool for raising public revenues - sales tax moneys that allow governments to build schools, pave roads, pay police officers? All worthy causes.
But whatever list you make for pot's benefits, it reasonably ought to include fostering the appreciation of art and allowing the artistic expression it inspires, especially before an audience gathered as a community, peacefully and with good intentions.
That is exactly what the Colorado Symphony Orchestra proposed to do with its "Classically Cannabis" concert series.
Read On
See also:
Pass the Bong, and Tune Up the Berlioz
New York Times, May 9, 2014
|
|
|
Colorado Symphony cannabis concerts will go on, by invitation only
| By Ray Mark Rinaldi
The Denver Post
5/13/2014
Colorado Symphony Orchestra during rehearsal at Boettcher Concert Hall. (Andy Cross, Denver Post file photo)
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra will go on with its "Classically Cannabis" concert series - changing the bring-your-own marijuana events to invitation-only fundraisers so they will not be construed as public events that potentially could break the law.
The CSO on Monday stopped selling tickets to the high-profile series in response to a letter from the city of Denver warning that the events could run afoul of regulations forbidding marijuana consumption "openly and publicly in a manner that endangers others."
Instead, concerts now will be open only to "a closed list of VIP guests" managed by the concert's promoter, Edible Events, according to a statement from the CSO.
The three-concert series, which kicks off May 23 and costs $75 each, will take place at Space Gallery in the Denver's Art District on Santa Fe.
Read On |
|
|
 |
 |
|
In This Issue
|
| CSO could move to Central Presbyterian Church | | The Paradox of Art as Work | | The Symphony's duet with pot should be allowed | | CSO cannabis concerts will go on | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Laurie Dameron, May Performances | | Special Screening of "Bird" w/ the Tom Tilton | | Centerpiece Jazz, 5/15 | | Ed Battle, 5/17-18 | | Dick Weissman Music Industry Seminar, 5/17 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 5/17 | | Five Points Jazz Festival, 5/17 | | Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 5/17...& 18 | | The New Neil Bridge 7+, 5/29 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Augustana Arts Seeks Program Director | | DPL Concert Series Seeks Musicians | | GPO Auditions | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | LSM Summer Academy - Scholarships Available | | CU Denver Summer Music Industry Program, 6/15-2 | | Annual or Quarterly Dues paid easily online | | LABOR & POLITICS | | The problem with Thomas Piketty | | Negotiate a Fair Deal with Reality TV | | Subway CEO Backs Minimum Wage Hike | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Colorado Wind Ensemble, 5/15 & 5/17 | | Broomfield Symphony Orchestra, 5/22-23 | | Littleton Symphony Openings for all Strings | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | Metro Community Band Openings | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | ENKOR Piano and Violin Competition | | Broadway Music School, Summer Music Day Camps | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
| Quick Links |
Archive of past E-Bulletins back to April, 2010
 | | ~Grooving!~ |
Billboard Top 100
|
|
|
|
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
|
|
2013/14 Masterworks Series
Andrew Litton, conductor/piano
Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin
Silver Ainomäe, cello
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director
Janice Chandler Eteme, soprano (Bess)
Karen Slack, soprano (Serena)
Howard Haskin, tenor (Sportin' Life)
Gordon Hawkins, baritone (Porgy)
BEETHOVEN Concerto in C major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, "Triple Concerto"
GERSHWIN/LITTON Suite from Porgy and Bess
Take a trip to Catfish Row, home to the cast of characters who populate Gershwin's beloved folk opera, Porgy and Bess. Andrew Litton will conduct his own edition of this American classic, which is as famous for its historical significance as for songs including "Summertime," "It Ain't Necessarily So," and "I Loves You Porgy." With world-class vocalists and the Colorado Symphony Chorus, this production will make you rise up singing.
|
|
2013/14 Pops
Scott Terrell, conductor
Jeans 'n Classics, musical guest
Experience or perhaps relive this amazing event in rock history, featuring the music of Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Who, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Jefferson Airplane ... and many more! This concert spotlights the versatility of the Colorado Symphony and features top vocalists and instrumentalists.
Due to an unforeseen copyright issue the concert formerly titled "A Night At Woodstock" at the Paramount Theatre will be billed as "1969 Symphonic". All tickets purchased with the former title will be honored for the concert at the Paramount Theatre Friday, May 23rd. Repertoire and special guests have not changed. For questions please contact the Colorado Symphony Box Office at tickets@coloradosymphony.org . We apologize for the inconvenience.
|
|
2013/14 Pops
Scott Terrell, conductor
Sandi Patty, vocals
Strike up the band! Memorial Day weekend kicks-off with a concert commemorating our great nation. Join five-time GRAMMY® award winning singing sensation, Sandi Patty, for a lively musical celebration of America. Come experience the music that has made Sandi Patty a fixture at patriotic celebrations.
| Sat 5/24/14 7:30PM | Boettcher Concert Hall | An All American Celebration with Sandi Patty presented by Arrow Electronics | More Information | Purchase |
|
|
Laurie Dameron, May Performances
|
*May 16 6 pm Volta Mediterranean Restaurant 2480 Canyon Blvd Boulder CO 80302 @The Village Shopping Center JAZZ
These next three are "What Can I Do?" Multimedia Environmental Presentations:
*May 19 7 pm Boulder Guitar Society First United Methodist Church 1421 Spruce St Boulder, CO 80302
*May 21 Noon IBM Quarter Century Club 6300 Diagonal Hwy Boulder, CO 80301
*May 24 6:30 pm Whole Life Center for Spiritual Living 2020 South College Fort Collins, CO 80525
*May 29 5:30-7:30 pm "Celebrate the Journey" Pine St Church 1237 Pine St Boulder,CO 80302 (special event for Chinook Clubhouse...a program for adults with mental illness)
*May 30 6 pm Volta Mediterranean Restaurant 2480 Canyon Blvd Boulder CO 80302 @The Village Shopping Center JAZZ
*May 31 7 - 9 pm Flights Wine Morrison 116 Stone St Morrison, CO 80465 JAZZ
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL MUSIC!!!
Laurie D
|
|
Special Screening of "Bird" w/ the Tom Tilton Jazz Ensemble, 5/15
|
Five Points Jazz On Film
presents a special screening of
 BIRD
a film by Clint Eastwood starring
Forest Whitaker a Charlie "Bird" Parker
Thursday, May 15 @ 5:30 pm McNichols Civic Center Building
144 W. Colfax Avenue - Denver
Admission: $20 per person
includes light hors d'oeuvres and beverages
Five Points Jazz On Film hosts this jazz-related film to help kick off the Five Points Jazz Festival weekend. Bird offers the story of famed saxophonist Charlie "Bird" Parker. Parker suffered greatly from the inevitable highs and lows of drug addiction, yet, with the support of loving wife, Chan - who steadfastly fought all attempts to have him placed in a mental institution - continued to create an innovative style of music, revolutionizing the art and soul of jazz forever.
With LIVE MUSIC from the Tom Tilton Jazz Ensemble
Inspired in part by Charles Mingus' legendary jazz workshop twenty-five years before, Tom Tilton formed the original 8-piece Collaboration ensemble. Featuring strong arrangements, great players and a big concert sound, the group has performed in various incarnations and only on special occasions since 1981. CLICK HERE for tickets
|
|
Centerpiece Jazz, 5/15...
|
 | | Joni Janak |
Third Thursday of each month.
May 15, June 19, Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm.
303-238-7999
Second and fourth Wednesdays (May 14, 28 and June 11, 25) at
Luke's, A Steak Place,
4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge
5:30 to 8:30 303-422-3300
July 25, 26, 27 Evergreen Jazz Festival
Jonijanak.com edstephen.com
|
|
Ed Battle, 5/17-18
|
 May 17th 2-3:00pm at 5 Points Jazz Festival - New Climax Stage
Ed Battle - Vocals
Jeff Jenkins - B-3 Organ
Dave Corbus - Guitar
Kevin Smith - Drums
May 18th 10:30am - 1:00pm at Dazzle Urban Brunch - 930 Lincoln St.
Ed Battle - Vocals
Scott Grove - Piano
John Grigsby - Bass
|
|
Dick Weissman Music Industry Seminar, 5/17
|
 | | Dick Weissman |
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
|
|
Englewood Arts Presents, 5/17
|
Englewood Arts Presents: UP CLOSE AND MUSICAL 'SHUFFLE' TO CLOSE THE SEASON!
Date: Saturday ~ May 17, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway (Hampden & S. Jason, located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)*
Englewood Arts Presents' grand finale of its Chamber Music of the Masters season will be the annual tribute concert in memory of Olga Wolosyn, beloved former mayor of Englewood and a true champion for Englewood Arts Presents. Performers will be CSO musicians performing in the Up Close and Musical ensemble under the direction of Eric Bertoluzzi.
The program:
Mozart Divertimento in D major
Grieg The Last Spring
Hindemith Five Pieces for String Orchestra
Jonathan Geer Tango Suite
Gershwin Lullaby
Bartok Romanian Folk Dances
The program will feature the world premier of Tango Suite, composed especially for this concert by Jonathan Geer. Jonathan is a pianist and composer who hails from the epic state of Texas. In 2001, he graduated with a degree in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He has worked with numerous film directors, both locally and internationally, and his music has appeared on Archer, American Idol, Dancing With the Stars and many other shows. He has also composed soundtracks for games appearing on Mac, PC, and iPhone/iPad. Jonathan also performs regularly with the Austin Piazzolla Quintet (APQ), which specializes in the music of late Argentine composer, Astor Piazzolla.
Note: The annual Olga Wolosyn Memorial Concert is always 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.
+ Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood Civic Center
+ Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail stations
+ Handicap accessible
|
|
Five Points Jazz Festival, 5/17
|
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.
|
|
Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 5/17 & 18
|
Alpine Symphony
May 17 at 8:00 PM
May 18 at 2:30 PM
Richard Strauss' 22-movement tonal symphony captures the musical landscape of a dawn to dusk Alpine ascent. From the spine-chilling opening evoking the breaking of a rich sunrise, the drama of the mountain tempest, and through the euphoria of reaching the summit, Eine Alpensinfonie is one of Strauss' most colorful works.
Join the Philharmonic on this auditory expedition, and bear witness to the impressive force of musicians and instruments needed to create an outing in the Alps.
For the final Masterworks concert of the season, the Philharmonic boasts a massive array of instruments and musicians, including 12 horns that feature four Wagnertuben and two tubas, two harpists and two timpanists, an organ, a set of tuned cowbells, an ćoliphone (wind machine), and a giant sheet of metal for replicating thunder.
Josep Caballé-Domenech conductor
William Wolfram piano
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor Concerto"
Strauss Eine Alpensinfonie Tickets from $19 ($12 students)
719-520-SHOW * csphilharmonic.org * TicketsWest outlets Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
|
|
The New Neil Bridge 7+, 5/29
|  Fundraiser on Thursday May 29th
for
Denver School of the Arts Jazz Program & Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
DSA Jazz Workshop Orchestra, 7 - 7:45 pm
The New Neil Bridge 7+ w/ Karen Lee, 8 - 9 pm
General Admission $15.00 Students $10.00
Reservations Welcome
Thursday, May 29th, 2014, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Email: info@dazzlejazz.com Phone: 303-839-5100
Web Site: http://www.dazzlejazz.com
930 Lincoln Street, Denver CO, 80203
Check out our Web site with our new professional video clip of Neil Bridge 7+ with Karen Lee performing live at City Park Jazz 2014: www.neilbridgemusic.com
or send us an email: thebridges@neilbridgemusic.com
|
STEADY ENGAGEMENTS
|
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
|
AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES
|
|
|
Augustana Arts Seeks Program Director
| Augustana Arts is currently accepting applications for the part-time, non-benefited, employee position of Program Director of City Strings to begin July, 2014. Applications will be accepted through May 4, 2014.
Position Title: Program Director, City Strings
Reports to: Executive Director of Augustana Arts
Augustana Arts, Inc. is a Colorado 501c3 non-profit organization serving metro Denver through a mission to gather the community, support the arts and delight the spirit. Augustana Arts produces an extensive concert series, is home to an exceptionally innovative chamber orchestra and reaches metro area children in need through the impactful, music instruction program, City Strings. City Strings is currently offered in eight sites for children between the ages of 9 - 14 and employs 6 teachers and operates under agreements with Denver Public Schools and others. General information is available on our website at www.augustanaarts.org.
City Strings main goal is to bring equity to students in low-income areas by providing the benefits of a music instruction education where there is great need at schools that do not offer music instruction and where families would be unable to provide lessons for their children. An objective is to use the teaching of a string instrument as a way to nurture students holistically for life-skills including and beyond the benefit of musical skills development and music appreciation. The strategic vision includes the highest level of student safety such that all program teachers/director in contact with students will be fingerprinted and pass background checks and growth of the program to serve more metro youth will occur in careful increments.
City Strings provides life changing experiences teaching at-risk children how to play instruments (Violin, Viola, or Cello) while positioning them for academic success in math and communications. By participating in City Strings lessons and performances, students are significantly enriched as they acquire self-confidence, learn the value of discipline and how to set goals, as well as develop an appreciation for music.
|
|
|
Denver Public Library Concert Series Seeks Musicians
|
 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
|
|
|
GPO Auditions for Bass, Clarinet and Harp
|
 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.
Please note: The DMA has no agreement with the Greeley Philharmonic regarding wages or working conditions. |
|
|
LSM Summer Academy - Scholarships Available
|
May 15 Deadline for applications
SCHOLARSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE FOR
Jazz Piano 
Jazz Bass
Saxophone
Trombone
Summer Academy, June 15 - June 29, 2014
For application & scholarship information, contact Mary Beth Shaffer, Academy Director at: MaryBeth.Shaffer@du.edu, or visit our website at www.du.edu/lamont/summeracademy
|
|
|
The CU Denver Summer Music Industry Program, 6/15-27, 2014
|
 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. |
|
|
Annual or Quarterly Dues Payments can now be made online
|
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.
|
|
|
The problem with Thomas Piketty: "Capital" destroys right-wing lies, but there's one solution it forgets
| |
After "Capital," we'll never talk income inequality or meritocratic myths the same way. But we must talk unions
Salon.com
May 11, 2014
 | |
Thomas Piketty, Paul Krugman (Credit: Reuters/Charles Platiau/Anton Golubev)
|
What makes Thomas Piketty's "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" such a triumph is that it seems to have been written specifically to demolish the great economic shibboleths of our time. The stock market is not an instrument of economic democracy, it seems; nor does every natural-born American get a chance to run (which is to say, to loot) a Fortune 500 company. The gap between the billionaires and the rest of us is not really a matter of talent or education, we learn; nor do the rich really deserve every last penny of their winnings. Yet it seems that those winnings, once won, multiply relentlessly as time passes, in a way that far outstrips wages even in the best years.
The effect of knowing all these things is a healthy one, like when a fever breaks and all those fanciful explanations for things that we had imagined turn out to have been just a dream. The simplest explanations are in fact the true ones, and we owe Piketty thanks for reminding us of this. However, he also has a serious historical blind spot, and it leads even him to wander into the land of make-believe at times, particularly when he is proposing solutions. This is unfortunate, because in reality the simple remedy for inequality has been staring at us all along. We merely need to sober up and look it in the face.
|
|
|
AFL-CIO's Gebre Urges ITV Studios to Negotiate a Fair Deal with Reality TV Producers
| |
05/12/2014
Jackie Tortora
AFL-CIO NOW
It's been more than three years since producers and associate producers who write reality TV shows for the British-owned mega-corporation ITV Studios voted to join the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), but no progress has been made on contract negotiations that would offer health care and other basic benefits to freelance producers.
WGAE reported in a press statement that ITV works its producer-writers (including associate producers, field producers and post-producers) 50, 60, 70 hours per week and refuses to provide them health benefits, paid time off and other basic protections. "ITV employees in Britain would not-and do not-tolerate such treatment."
Meanwhile, ITV Studios claimed they cannot afford these modest benefits while dropping $360 million in cash to acquire another production company this week.
Read On |
|
|
Subway CEO Backs Minimum Wage Hike Indexed To Inflation As Fast-Food Worker Strike Nears
|  May 11, 2014 by laborradio
By Doug Cunningham
As fast-food workers prepare for strikes in 150 cities this Friday, the founder and CEO of Subway says hiking the minimum wouldn't be such a bad thing for his stores and workers. Fred DeLuca also says the minimum wage should be indexed to inflation so workers get automatic cost-of-living adjustments in the minimum wage. Today's federal minimum wage, adjusted for inflation, is worth 20 percent less than it was in the late sixties. Despite the Subway CEO's support for a higher minimum wage tied to inflation, Subway leads the fast food industry in wage theft violations. DeLuca says he's working to correct that and blamed it on some Subway franchise owners not doing the right thing.
6AM - 1350 W. Colfax Ave. McDonald's (W. Colfax and Osage near I-25) Noon - 110 16th Street Mall (will march down 16th Street Mall) This campaign will only be successful if there is broad support from the community. Your presence makes the difference between someone continuing to be beat down by the system or being brave enough to stand up and fight back. This movement is counting on you to make that difference! Please invite your friends, your family, your members and anyone who wants to fight for social justice. |
|
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.
|
|
|
Colorado Wind Ensemble, 5/15 & 5/17
|
DANCES WITH WINDS
with the Hannah Kahn Dance Company
May 15 and 17
The CWE presents dance music from around the globe in two performances with special guest artists, the Hannah Kahn Dance Company. The concert features expressive and energetic music from classic to contemporary, including the strut of New Orleans, the Mexican Danzon, wind classics by Shostakovich and Grainger, and original choreography by Hannah Kahn set to John Mackey's Strange Humors and David Maslanka's Quintet no. 2 for Winds.
Please join us in bidding a fond farewell to our conductor, Dr. Matthew Roeder, in his final performances with the CWE.
Dances with Winds
SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture
BENSON The Solitary Dancer
GRANTHAM J'ai été au bal
HELLMESBERGER "Gypsy Dance" from The Pearl of Iberia
MASLANKA Wind Quintet no. 2
MACKEY Strange Humors
GRAINGER Irish Tune from County Derry
MARQUEZ Danzón no. 2
Thursday, May 15, 2014 7:30pm
Elaine Wolf Theater, Mizel Arts & Culture Center
350 S. Dahlia St., Denver 80246
Tickets: $15 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child
Tickets are available at the door,
Saturday, May 17, 2014 7:30pm
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood 80226
Tickets: $17 adult, $14 senior or student, $5 child
Tickets are available at the door, by phone (303-987-7845)
|
|
|
|
|
Broomfield Symphony Orchestra, 5/22-23
|
 | |
David Brussel, Music Director
|
BROOMFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: On Thursday May 22, 2014 and again on Friday May 23, 7:30 pm at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, the Broomfield Symphony Orchestra presents On With The Show! Music of Broadway, brilliant music from the classic and contemporary Broadway stage. The concerts will also feature BSO Concerto Competition winners Tatia Slouka, bassoon, and Abigail Enssle, harp, all conducted by Broomfield Symphony Music Director David Brussel.
Tickets $6 - $15 at the door or online at our web site, www.broomfieldsymphony.org. Visit our site or call 303-912-1649 for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
Littleton Symphony Openings for all Strings
|
 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
|
|
|
|
|
Lakewood Symphony Auditions
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Community Band Seeking New Members
|
Our non-profit Mile High Community Band seeks musicians of all ages, teen through adult, and at all levels of accomplishment. Our organization's mission is to provide rewarding music education and performance opportunities for youth and adults at all skill levels. We have various bands for different skill levels, beginning through advanced, including jazz/blues and concert bands. In particular, we welcome additional brass and woodwind musicians.
We meet Thursday evenings at North High School (2960 Speer Blvd Denver) for rehearsals. Monthly memberships begin at $25-$35/month, but we can waive fees and provide instruments for those who need them - no one with an interest in playing music will be turned away. Family discounts also available.
Feel free to drop by and check us out, or check out milehighcommunityband.net for more information. E-mail mjlucas@aol.com if you have other questions!
|
|
|
|
|
Metro Community Band Openings
|
Comprised of some Metropolitan State College students and community members, the band under the direction of Gerald Endsley meets on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 P.M. in the King Center Concert Hall on the Auraria campus. All wind and percussion instruements are welcome and there are no fees, auditions, or chair placements. The band generaly shares two concerts per semester with other metro ensembles. For more information, call Mr. Endsley at 303-388-0183 or via email at gendsley@ecentral.com. Information may also be had from the Metro Statre music office at 303-556-3180.
|
|
|
|
YOUTH ORCHESTRAS /
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
|
|
|
ENKOR Piano and Violin Competition
|
Dear Teachers and Musicians,
We are happy to present the first edition of ENKOR Piano and Violin Competition.
Our mission is to support and encourage the young and very talented classical musicians. It is an Internet competition open to contestants of all nationalities and countries up to 20 years.
Age Groups
Category A: up to 10 years
Category B: 11 to 15 years
Category C: 16 to 20 years
Prizes will be awarded at each category. The Grand Prize of USD 5,000 will be awarded to the most valuable competitor.
For more information about the competition, please visit http://www.enkorcompetition.com
|
|
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
|
|
| FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC. |
Suzuki C-11 digital piano
Purchased new from Sound Town in Denver for $770. I am asking $280 + $20 for bench.
Reason for low price: The A key below middle C is slightly muted relative to the other keys when played gently. With stronger pressure, it sounds normal. This has not stopped me at all from enjoying this piano. I often do not notice it. (I suppose this could be repaired by someone who knows what they are doing.) It is otherwise a great instrument in great shape. Has metronome, various sounds, and very good built in amp/speaker. Cell/text 303-829-9200
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
|
MEMBER BUSINESSES & SERVICES
|
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.
|
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: Michael Weaver 303-875-4013 - cfsatb@yahoo.com
Executive Board:
Ron Bland 303-935-5099 - RBOBasso@aol.com
Thomas Blomster 303-322-1764 - blomster@dmamusic.org
Lloyd Bowen 303-424-4508 - sbowenstewart@gmail.com
Gloria Holliday 303-321-0902 - gloriaholliday@comcast.net
Hank Troy 303-703-3550 - hanktroydma@aol.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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
