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June 27, 2014
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Membership Meeting, 6/30
|  Monday, June 30, 5:30 PM
New Member Orientation at 5:15 PM
Food & Beverages Available
AGENDA:
* Change in health insurance benefits for office staff: Due to options available under the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA), DMA will pay net out-of-pocket premium equivalent for President, Secretary-Treasurer, Vice-President.
* Presentation/discussion of a 3-year operational plan
* Celebration of Lloyd Blown's retirement after many dedicated years as a DMA officer.
Denver Musicians Association
1165 Delaware St., Denver, CO 80204-3607
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Quebec on the path to separation (from a U.S. music union)
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Musicians voted to split from American Federation of Musicians in a referendum this week, but bargaining over how to serve the needs of French-speaking artists may be just beginning. | |
Daniel Lavoie performs in 2008. Quebec musicians voted to separate from the American Federation of Musicians over issues concerning language. Musicians in Quebec have been affliated with the North American union since 1897, almost as long as Canada has been a country.
Photo: JACQUES BOISSINOT
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By: Allan Woods
Toronto Star, Quebec Bureau,
Published on Sun Jun 15 2014
MONTREAL-Canadians are all too familiar with the Quebec referendum battles of 1980 and 1995, but there was another separation vote this week that capped a nasty, emotional and high-stakes campaign but flew well under the radar.
Unlike 1980 and 1995, Quebecers won this one. By the slimmest of margins - 53.3 per cent - musicians in the province opted to cut ties with the American Federation of Musicians over issues familiar to anyone who has followed the sovereignty wars of the last three decades.
The Quebec musicians' guild says it pays more to union headquarters in New York and Toronto than it receives in services, that there is no recognition of the French-speaking majority in the AFM's third-largest union local, nor any real attempts to adapt to the unique realities facing the province's artists.
It was so bad that Quebec's language watchdog cautioned the majority-francophone guild with a warning for distributing English-language contracts to French-speaking members. The central union apparently hadn't bothered with translation and the local leadership lacked the money for legal fees.
"We told the AFM at that point - it was nearly two years ago - and there was nothing published. They still haven't done the translation and they're perfectly aware of the problem," said jazz guitarist Luc Fortin, president of the Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec.
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Video history of Salt Lake's AFM Local 104
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Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:13 pm (PDT) .
Posted by: "George Brown" timpanist1
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The State Labor Board here has been so impressed with the PR work done by the Utah Symphony Musicians and Local 104 -- under the guidance of Randall Whatley of Cypress Media Group -- that they have decided to feature the Local at the upcoming annual Utah AFL-CIO Conference this week. We were asked to come up with both a five minute video as well as a short live presentation to the delegates of all of Utah's various Union Local's.
Between members of Local 104's Executive Board and selected Orchestra Musicians involved in the PR work, we managed to produce this video completely in-house at no cost outlay to any of us, and we're pretty darned proud of the end result.
Furthermore, we feel this is a stellar example of what can be accomplished when both the Local and the Orchestra Musicians work together on what is, essentially some pretty innovative concepts on union organizing using online media (and we truly hope other Locals 'take note' of that, as it were).
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In This Issue
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| Membership Meeting, 6/30 | | Quebec Separates from AFM | | Video history of Salt Lake's AFM Local 104 | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | MJO Clinic/Concert with Denis DiBlasio,6/28-29 | | Ed Battle, 6/28 | | What's Cookin' Jazz Band, 6/29 | | Denver Municipal Band at Civic Center Park, 7/3 | | Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 7/4 | | Centerpiece Jazz, June-July...Dates | | Lisa Downing, 7/12 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Boulder Philharmonic Auditions | | Part-time Band & Orchestra Positions Available | | Proship Entertainment | | CSO Audition for Principal Bass | | Seeking Keyboard Player | | DPL Concert Series Seeks Musicians | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Annual or Quarterly Dues paid easily online | | FREE Hearing Screenings and Custom Earplugs, 8/4 | | Denver Musicians Dental Clinic, 8/18 paid easily online | | LABOR & POLITICS | | 'Growing Old is no Fun! - by Rod Taylor | | NJ Unions Fight To Defend Pensions | | NLRB Decisions In Doubt after Supreme Court Ruling | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Lakewood Symphony Auditions | | DPO, PAID opening for Associate Concertmaster | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | Metro Community Band Openings | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | National Repertory Orchestra, 6/28 | | Broadway Music School, Summer Music Day Camps | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Archive of past E-Bulletins back to April, 2010
Billboard Top 100
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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 CLASSICAL TOP 40 PRESENTED BY ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Playing off the popularity of the first Classical Top 40 concert in the 2010/11 season, resident conductor Scott O'Neil will guide you through even more of the best, most popular pieces in the classical repertoire.
Sat 7/12/14 7:30PM, Boettcher Concert Hall
 THE MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER PRESENTED BY ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL Your Colorado Symphony takes you on a trip to Hogwarts and beyond for a special night of music inspired from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Featuring the music of John Williams and more, this is a concert event for every Witch, Wizard and Muggle.
Sat 7/19/14 7:30PM, Boettcher Concert Hall
Sun 7/20/14 1:00PM, Boettcher Concert Hall
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MJO Clinic/Concert with Denis DiBlasio,6/28-29
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Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra presents
Denis DiBlasio!
Concert & Clinic
Concert / Sunday, June 29th, 7:00p
MJO is excited to feature saxophone/flute artist, vocalist and all around fun guy Denis DiBlasio in two sets of great big band jazz! Denis will perform many of his arrangements he did for Maynard Ferguson as well as some original compositions.
An amazing night of high energy big band jazz in this intimate setting featuring one of jazz music's greatest performers!
Open Rehearsal-Clinic / Saturday, June 28th / 1p
Denis will be holding an open rehearsal (1p) with MJO followed by a clinic (3:30p) at the Community of Christ church. (480 Marion St, Denver)
Tickets Here!
Attending the clinic will get you on a list for $5 OFF of the Sunday concert ticket price at Dazzle.
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Ed Battle, 6/28
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 Ed Battle will share your dinner hour at "Cora Fayes Cafe" this Saturday evening with Marc Sabatella on piano.Corad Faye's Cafe, 2861 Colorado Blvd.
Sat, June 28, 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Hope to see you there
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What's Cookin' Jazz Band, 6/29
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 Hi everyone, the great 10 piece band "What's Cookin' Jazz Band" performs this Sunday at Jazz@Jacks in the Denver Pavilions on the 16th street mall from 5 to 7:30. There is no cover charge and parking is free downtown on Sunday's. All ages are welcome so bring friends, children, grandchildren, relatives, anyone you can think of who enjoys good jazz. The band features great musical arrangements played by an outstanding group of Colorado musicians. Hope you can join us.
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Denver Municipal Band at Civic Center Park, 7/3
|  presented by Anadarko | Thurs., July 3, 2014
Join us for Independence Eve presented by Anadarko, the fifth annual free community celebration featuring a concert, light show and fireworks display on Thursday, July 3, 2014, in Denver's Civic Center Park (Colfax & Broadway) beginning at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature patriotic and pop favorites from MIX, CU Denver's award-winning a capella group; the legendary Hazel Miller Band and the beloved Denver Municipal Band.
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 7/4
| Celebratory fireworks featured at Independence Day concert!
Fireworks have dazzled and delighted people during times of jubilation since their invention in 7th century China. Fireworks reflect a perfect synergy of artistry and scientific knowledge when colorful flashes of light (red, orange, blue) are created from burning elemental combinations (strontium, calcium, and copper).
When the Philharmonic celebrates the 238th birthday of the United States, you can bet there will be a spectacular fireworks display at the free concert. And courtesy of Fort Carson, the thunderous booming of fireworks will be accompanied by cannon during Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
Invite your family and friends and plan to join us for a fabulous 4th of July filled with plenty of fun, music, and fireworks!
 Independence Day
July 4, 2014 at Memorial Park
Concessions* at 5:30 pm
Philharmonic at 7:30 pm
Fireworks at dusk
*Concessions available for purchase on site. Picnics are also welcomed.
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Centerpiece Jazz, July Dates
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 Third Thursday of each month (July 17) Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm.
303-238-7999 Also July 17
Second and fourth Wednesdays
Luke's, A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge
5:30 to 8:30 303-422-3300 (July 9 & 23)
July 25, 26, 27 Evergreen Jazz Festival
Joni Janak & Centerpiece Jazz / Bill Pontarelli, guest
Saturday, July 26: Elks Patio, 1 pm./ Ballroom, 2:15 / Christian Church 3:30 pm.
Sunday, July 27: Stagecoach Grill, 2:45 pm / Christian Church 4 pm.
Tuesday, August 12, Riverpointe, 5226 S. Prince - 6 to 8:30 pm.
Dance to Dean Bushnell Orchestra 303-787-0600
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Lisa Downing, 7/12
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The CASTLE Piano Experience
Saturday, July 12, 7:00 pm
Join LIZ STORY, LISA DOWNING and special guest, BOB BAKER for a very special Contemporary Solo Piano Concert. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear three of the world's most talented and award winning pianists sharing their original solo piano compositions along with entertaining stories in the splendor of the historic Cherokee Castle & Ranch.
Reservations include Musical Performance, Cash Bar and Castle Mini-Tour. Food will be available for purchase from Cilantro Food Truck, providing local, organic, and artisan inspired recipes based around their favorite herb, CILANTRO!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!!
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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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Boulder Philharmonic Auditions
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The Boulder Philharmonic announces the following openings. Per-service rates for the 2014-15 season are listed below. The Boulder Philharmonic makes a 5% contribution to the AFM Pension Fund and offers approximately 40 services.
For further information on auditions for these positions, including deposit deadlines and audition lists, please visit www.boulderphil.org/about/jobs-a-auditions
PRINCIPAL BASSOON ($113.43 per service)
TENURE-TRACK
Audition date is September 15, 2014
(If a current member of the orchestra is offered this position,
the resulting opening may be filled at this audition.)
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SECOND VIOLIN ($103.98 per service)
TENURE-TRACK
Audition date is September 14, 2014
(If a current member of the orchestra is offered this position,
the resulting opening may be filled at this audition.)
SECTION FIRST VIOLIN ($94.52 per service)
TENURE-TRACK
Audition date is September 14, 2014
SECTION SECOND VIOLIN ($94.52 per service)
ONE-YEAR POSITION
Audition date is September 14, 2014
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Part-time Band & Orchestra Positions Available
| Voted "Best Music Lessons" in Douglas County by Daisy Macaroni Kids in 2014, Colorado Chamber Orchestra's Elementary Band & Orchestra program is expanding! Part-time Band and Orchestra positions are available. Please contact BOTH Debbie Davidson-Stanfill (d.davidsonstanfill@comcast.net) and Mike Stroman (m_stroman@comcast.net) if interested.
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Proship Entertainment
| Are you a great musician? Want to see the world and get paid doing what you love? Give us a call! Proship Entertainment is looking for exceptional musicians for positions with 14 different cruise lines. Showband applicants must be excellent sight readers comfortable playing in a variety of styles. Solo and band applicants must have a vast repertoire and entertainment appeal for a diverse crowd. We are particularly in need of showband pianists and singing piano bar entertainers, but we also hire various ensembles and the following showband positions: electric bass, electric guitar, trumpet, trombone, drums and sax (with clarinet & flute doubles).
Proship is the leading agency in the cruise ship industry with 25 years of experience and our services are free to musicians. Let us work for you!
Send CV & promotional material to Alisha Ruiss at aruiss@proship.com.
Tel: 1-888-882-0996 x235, (514) 485-8823 x235
 skype: aruiss@proship.com
Find us online at:
http://www.proship.com
https://www.facebook.com/ProshipEntertainment
Twitter: @Proship
Please Note: The DMA has no agreement with Proship regarding wages or benefits |
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CSO Audition for Principal Bass
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Andrew Litton, Music Director
 Announces auditions for:
Principal Bass (Tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2014
Position to start at winning candidate's earliest availability
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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Seeking Keyboard Player for Pro Dance Band
|  We are an established professional wedding/corporate dance band. 6 piece band with a female lead singer. We are going into our 13th year. We do about 40-50 events per/year. Primarily weddings, corporate events, summer festivals and fund raisers. Because of this, we are always learning new music requests.
We all have full time, flexible jobs except for the manager/booking agent who works full time for the band. Because of this, the money is quite good.
If you are interested, please contact us with your current bio, videos/MP3. We have a few open dates that we need to fill. Thank you. band@dejabluband.com
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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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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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FREE Hearing Screenings and Custom Earplugs, 8/4
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 MusiCares is pleased to offer...
FREE Hearing Screenings & Custom Earplugs
For Music Professionals!
Monday, August 4th, 2014, 10am - 2pm
MusiCares, in collaboration with The Center for Hearing, Speech and Language, will host hearing screenings for music professionals* in the Denver area. Eligible participants will receive a free individual hearing test, as well as valuable hearing protection recommendations, plus the opportunity to be fitted for custom filtered ear plugs!
Monday, August 4th, 2014
Denver Musicians Association
1165 Delaware St.
Denver, CO 80204
* To qualify participants must document at least five years of professional music career history. Register below to pre-qualify.
To reserve your spot, please visit DenverMusiciansHearing2014.eventbrite.com
or call 1-800-687-4227
Download Flyer
MusiCares is a non-profit providing critical assistance to music professionals in times of need. For further information visit musicares.org
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Denver Musicians Dental Clinic, 8/18
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Monday, August 18th, 2014
9am - 5pm
MusiCares, in collaboration with Smiles Programs... The Mobile Dentists, will host a dental clinic for music professionals* in the Denver area. Eligible patients will receive a complete dental exam, bitewing X-rays and a dental cleaning FREE of charge!
Monday, August 18th, 2014
@
Denver Musicians Association
1165 Delaware St. Denver, CO 80204
All appointments must be scheduled in advance!
* To qualify participants must document at least five years of professional music career history. Register below to pre-qualify.
To reserve your spot, please visit DenverMusiciansDental2014.eventbrite.com or call 1-800-687-4227
Download Flyer
MusiCares is a non-profit providing critical assistance to music professionals in times of need. For further information visit musicares.org
West: 3030 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404 - 800.687.4227
South: 1904 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 - 877.626.2748
East: 11 West 42nd St., 27th Floor, New York NY 10036 - 877.303.6962
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'Growing Old is no Fun! - by Rod Taylor
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Someday, I want to find the person who coined the phrase, "The Golden Years" just to ask where they think all that "Gold" is! That has to be a prank or someone's idea of a bad joke! Nowhere these days, do I see too much gold and whoever has it, is hanging on to it for dear life!
Today I met my old drummer and bass player at a local restaurant for a little lunch and a giant rehash of what things used to be like during the "good old days!" Sadly enough, it seems that we spent more time talking about cholesterol and blood pressure pills than we did the "Good Old Days" but we gave it our best shot!
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NJ Unions Fight To Defend Pensions In Wake Of Judge's Ruling
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June 26, 2014 by laborradio
By Doug Cunningham
[Brian Volz]: ""It's very important that all the unions get-together and we deliver a strong message to the legislature to let them know how important it is to pass a balanced, responsible budget."
The New Jersey Education Association's Brian Volz. New Jersey unions vow to continue their legal battle to get pensions properly funded as Democrats in the state legislature try to add revenue for pensions to the state budget. On Wednesday New Jersey Superior Court Judge Mary C. Jacobson ruled that Gov. Chris Christie can legally cut payments to the state pensions by about $900 billion this year. But the judge let the unions' legal challenge to Christie's planned pension payment cuts next year stand.
After the ruling Communications Workers of America New Jersey Director Hetty Rosenstein told reporters the unions will keep fighting the legal battle for worker pensions.
[Hetty Rosenstein]: "Hundreds of thousands of people in New Jersey - and not only active employees, people who are already retired like my 90 year old mother - depend on this pension."
Democrats in the New Jersey legislature are moving to raise additional revenue to pay for the pension payments, including a 15% one year surcharge on the business tax.
Rosenstein says Christie's own budget policies, including corporate tax cuts, contributed to budget pressures that he says led to the cut in this year's pension payments.
[Hetty Rosenstein 2]: ""He hasn't increased taxes on the wealthy. In fact he cuts taxes for the wealthy. But he's increased taxes already on poor and working class people by eliminating the earned income tax credit, buy eliminating the urban enterprise zones for taxes, by cutting homestead rebates and by increasing tolls and fees on working class people.
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NLRB Decisions In Doubt As Supreme Court Rules Obama Appointments Unconstitutional
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June 26, 2014 by laborradio
By Doug Cunningham
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled President Obama's recess appointments unconstitutional. Obama made the appointments, including positions on the National Labor Relations Board after Senate Republicans blocked them. Obama argued that the appointments were made during Senate recesses. Republicans used parliamentary tactics to gavel the Senate into 'session' even though senators weren't actually there conducting floor business. The Senate eventually approved there nominees after Democrats changed the rules to effectively end filibusters on presidential appointments.
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COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.
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Lakewood Symphony Auditions for Concertmaster & Section Strings
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The Lakewood Symphony is holding auditions for concertmaster (paid an honorarium) and all section strings. Complete information on string auditions will be posted on the Symphony website at www.lakewoodsymphony.org after July 1. See the box "Join the Orchestra," then click on the red button, fill in the blanks, and hit the Submit button. Also, we are auditioning for percussionists and for subs in all other sections. We'll get back to percussionists and subs with further information after July 16. Conducted by Matthew Switzer, rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7:30-10, Sept thru May, at Green Mountain United Methodist Church; concerts are at the Lakewood Cultural Center. All auditions will be held on Tuesday, August 19. For questions, email mafleet@juno.com.
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Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, PAID opening for Associate Concertmaster
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The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra
LAWRENCE GOLAN, MUSIC DIRECTOR
Announces auditions for:
ASSOCIATE CONCERTMASTER
This is a paid position. The successful candidate must be available for rehearsals Monday nights and some Wednesday nights throughout the September-May concert season.
Duties include, but are not limited to: being prepared to cover any solos in case of illness or injury, running sectional rehearsals and assisting with second violin or viola sectionals if principal is ill; and involvement
in the bowing process.
AUDITION REPERTOIRE
1. First Movement from a Violin Concerto of the Candidate's Choice
2. Tutti Violin I Excerpts:
 * Mozart Sym. No. 39, I, beginning to m. 14 and Allegro to C
* Mozart Sym. No. 39, IV, beginning through m. 42
* Brahms Sym. No. 4, III, beginning to B
3. Concertmaster Solos:
* Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol
AUDITION DATE & PLACE
The evening of August 26, 2014
KPOF Hall, 1340 Sherman St. Denver 80203
CONTACT
Personnel Manager Annie Laury for more information or to schedule
an audition. 303-420-2919 or alaury@msn.com
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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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National Repertory Orchestra, 6/28
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| "Beethoven Symphony No. 5" |
When: Saturday, June 28th, 7:30pm.
Doors Open at 7:00pm.
Where: Riverwalk Center, Breckinridge
Repertoire:
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Opus 67
by Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Tzigane
by Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Francesca Da Rimini, Opus 32
by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
The National Repertory Orchestra holds a concerto competition each year for its orchestra members at the beginning of the summer festival. The competition winner for Ravel's Tzigane will be announced on the day of the performance.
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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.
15 1/2" inch Viola Advanced student model with wonderful tone. $325. Call for more info: 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
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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
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If you need music arranging, a copyist or any sort of composition. Please e-mail Scott Higgins for quotes and samples. stoneboy@ultrasys.net
Flute compositionsavailable by Alaunde Copley-Woods:
"Chickens in the Garden" available on: fallshousepress.com (look under "flute duets")
or presser.com (search for copley-woods)
"1074: Nine Miniatures for Solo Flute" available on: fluteworld.com (after clicking on "flute music" you can search for Copley-Woods or browse under flute solos)
ATA shipping box, perfect for transporting musical instruments or sound equipment. It has two separate compartments, well padded. Practically new condition. It measures 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet. I no longer need it and I am looking for a reasonable offer.
Contact Enrico at enricovr@hotmail.com
Got Photos? DMA member Robert "Rusty" McCall is a professional photographeroffering a wide variety of specialty portraits, live performance images, and headshots for musicians, models, and performance artists of all types. Color, black & white, and custom color processes are available in candid, studio, rehearsal, and performance venue settings, indoors and out.
Examples can be seen at www.myspace.com/denverbasstrombone
Keep in mind that the DMA offers a "one-time" promo voucher of up to $60, which can be applied toward a professional promotional photo.
Quiet Song for Band- Grade 1/2, by Debbie Davidson.
A great song for the first band concert of the year! It uses the first five notes typically used in band method books, and is inspired by "Bolero." A quiet tune begins with the flutes and then gradually all of the instruments are added for a big climax before it tapers back down to the flutes. Sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
$25 Creekside Publishing Company
Available mail order through www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton.
Finale to Beethoven Symphony No. 9- Grade 2+ for full orchestra and SAB chorus, Debbie Davidson.
Arranged to make this amazing classic accessible for middle school students. Key signatures and changes are simplified. Vocal parts are all doubled, and the Baritone part is optional. An advanced part is included for extra support - when this piece was premiered at Cherry Creek Academy, a teacher played this advanced part on the cello and an advanced piano student played it on piano. Most of the second parts (i.e. second clarinet, second flute, second violin) can be handled by students in their second year of instruction. The Cherry Creek Academy performance involved singers, grades 5 - 8, band members, grades 6 - 8, and orchestra members, grades 6-8.
$65 Creekside Publishing Company
Availabe mail order through www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton.
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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: 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
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