Please note: The DMA office will be closed on Monday, September 1 In recognition of Labor Day.
Jerry Kern Has Made a Lot of Noise With the CSO, But Can It Survive Discord With the City?
By Joel Warner Westword Wed., Aug. 27 2014 at 8:53 AM
As the brass quintet launched into a sweeping rendition of an old Hollywood score, camera crews captured the historic action. This was one of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra's controversial Classically Cannabis fundraisers, possibly the first-ever symphonic marijuana celebration anywhere -- even if the private event, held at the posh new Space Gallery on Santa Fe Drive, was for the most part unremarkable. There were no psychedelic numbers squeezed into the quintet's program of jazz and ragtime favorites, no noticeably pot-fueled shenanigans from the several hundred well-dressed attendees as they sipped wine and socialized.
Out on the gallery's open-air patio, though, patrons were free to smoke the marijuana they'd brought for the occasion -- and from the media's perspective, that was all that mattered. Reporters in attendance made note of the marijuana boutonnieres pinned to many of the guests' chests, the special green neckties the musicians wore for the occasion. Such details would end up in the New York Times, the Times of London, even on TMZ.
This was far from the first time the symphony had turned heads -- and it won't be the last. Read On
50th Anniversary - Beatles Perform at Red Rocks
'Those fab Beatles' Fans remember Beatles' 1964 tour, Red Rocks show By Melinda Mawdsley The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction Friday, August 22, 2014
It was a whirlwind tour, 25 concerts in 33 days, as the Beatles crisscrossed the United States, popping in and out of Canada during the band's inaugural North American tour in the summer of 1964.
Although the Beatles first arrived in the United States in February 1964 to play the "The Ed Sullivan Show" and a couple East Coast concerts, the group didn't stay stateside long.
But the Beatles returned in August for a real tour, starting Aug. 19 in San Francisco and finishing Sept. 20 in New York City, hitting the Hollywood Bowl on Aug. 23 - the Beatles played Carnegie Hall in February - leaving one jewel in the trio of venues the band had heard so much about.
On the afternoon of Aug. 26, 1964, the Beatles landed via a chartered flight at Denver's Stapleton Airfield to play a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and left Denver nearly 24 hours later. What happened in between can only be described as frenzied and historic.
AFM President Blasts NFL Super Bowl Halftime Kickback Scheme
August 21, 2014
AFM President Ray Hair
New York, NY - In what could be deemed the most colossal pay to play scheme ever, the National Football League (NFL) has reportedly asked potential Super Bowl halftime performers if they would be willing to pay the league to play at its big game. "It's not like the NFL and its Super Bowl organizers don't have any money and can't afford to pay for halftime show performances, it's about the insatiable thirst for profits at the expense of great musical entertainment and those who create it. You can find kickback schemes like this coming from unscrupulous bar and nightclub owners, but for the NFL to descend to such depths would be unconscionable," said American Federation of Musicians International President Ray Hair.
The AFM will bring the matter up for discussion with the AFL-CIO's Department of Professional Employees which includes representatives from all US art and entertainment unions, including the NFL Players Association.
Though the NFL doesn't usually pay the performing halftime acts, this seems to be a new low. The NFL has reportedly shortlisted its choices for next year's Super Bowl halftime show to Rihanna, Coldplay and Katie Perry, and was also reported to have requested a portion of post-show tour earnings to secure the booking. A 30-second TV commercial cost $3.8 million and there were 45 minutes of advertisements during the game. The league's annual revenue is more than $9 billion, and Commissioner Roger Goodell says he would like to reach $25 billion by 2027.
CATcerto. ENTIRE PERFORMANCE. Mindaugas Piecaitis, Nora The Piano Cat
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
Say It Fast, Make Them Want It, 9/4
Presented by the Denver Musicians Association
Workshop for Creatives Say It Fast, Make Them Want It: Sexy Copy & Great Publicity Photos Taught by Chris Loffelmacher and Marta Burton
Say it Fast! Marketing Workshop
Date: September 4, 2014, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Dear Creatives, I can't tell you what a huge difference it makes to venues when you can provide fantastic copy and photos for your performances! It can truly create more regular work for you doing what you love!
So please join me and Chris Loffelmacher at the DMA and find out how you can book more work, more often with great copy and photos. If you have a tough time writing about what you do, we're going to change all that! In this guerilla marketing workshop you'll learn how to package your performance vitals so that the information is a click away - and you won't dread that moment every time you are asked to send a write up and photos for an upcoming event.
Attend this workshop and you'll leave with a three to four line description of your concert or event, tips and descriptors for future events, examples of great publicity shots to promote your performances and a solid understanding of the differences between a calendar description, a program listing, a bio and a press release.
BONUS: Workshop attendees will also have access to reduced price photo shoots with my favorite photographer, Aidan MacKerracher.
Denver Musicians Association 1165 Delaware St. - Denver General admission fee: $20. $10 for DMA members
About the presenters: Chris Loffelmacher is the event coordinator for Fresh City Life (adult cultural programming) at The Denver Public Library. He has been creating programs and copywriting/marketing for successful events for ten years. Marta Burton is singer, actor and director with 20 years of experience performing nationally and internationally. She is a booking agent for many local performers and curates the diverse music events for The Denver Public Library and the City of Denver.
Friday Sept 19th at 7:30 pm Boulder International Fringe Festival "What Can I Do?" Spaceship Earth at Boulder OUTLOOK Hotel 800 28th St Boulder, CO 80303
Saturday Sept 20th at 4 pm Boulder International Fringe Festival "What Can I Do?" Spaceship Earth at Neptune Mountaineering 633 S Broadway Unit A Boulder, CO 80305
Sunday Sept 21st at 4 pm Boulder International Fringe Festival "What Can I Do?" Spaceship Earth at YMCA of Boulder Valley 2800 Dagney Way Lafayette, CO 8026
Tuesday Sept 23rd at 7:30 pm Boulder International Fringe Festival "What Can I Do?" Spaceship Earth at Boulder OUTLOOK Hotel 800 28th St Boulder, CO 80303
Thursday Sept 25th at 7:30 pm Boulder International Fringe Festival "What Can I Do?" Spaceship Earth at Windhorse Community Services 1200 Yarmouth, Suite C-1B Boulder, CO 80304
Saturday Sept 27th at 4 pm Boulder International Fringe Festival "What Can I Do?" Spaceship Earth at Neptune Mountaineering 633 S Broadway Unit A Boulder, CO 80305
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL MUSIC!!!
René Heredia, 8/30
Saturday August 30th- Come enjoy René Heredia, a true professional Flamenco guitar player. This long time resident truly brought Spanish guitar music and style to our state. Two shows, first at 6:30 pm, and another at 8:00 pm. http://www.reneheredia.com
Tapas D' Jerez8236 South Holly Street, Centennial, CO Centennial, CO 80122 Call us at (303) 488-0101 to reserve your table.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for dining with us!!!!
Purnell Steen, 8/30
Purnell Steen & Fred Fuller, The Black Crown 1446 SOUTH BROADWAY STREET NO ADMISSION CHARGE
SPECIAL GUEST Bob Harris: Fresh from Las Vegas
Bob Harris has been a professional singer for more than 30 years. His recording/touring credits include performance of vocals/keyboards/trumpet for Frank Zappa, Warren Zevon, Steve Vai, Jock Bartley of Firefall, AXE, and Edge of Forever (Italy-based group), several Denver-based groups, and numerous studio projects.
Although primarily known as a rock artist, he has always had one foot in the jazz world. With his experience in rock and R&B, Bob brings an edge to his jazz performances that makes him not your typical crooner.
SATURDAY August 30,2014 9PM - 12AM
Neil Bridge, 9/4
Neil Bridge & Karen Lee
Thursday September 4th, 7 pm to 9 pm The Neil Bridge Rhythm Express with Karen Lee
Neil Bridge, AKA -- El Puente Grande, has been extremely inspired, & therefore has created a new musical group in order to express TUNES WITH A GROOVE - that he hears in his head -- utilizing the talents & skills of his rhythm section!
You will hear very hip & fresh arrangements of Jazz Standards from The Great American Songbook.
In addition, you will hear funky tunes with a Latin feel, arranged for Neil's wife & muse - Karen Lee - ala Ode To Billy Joe, as well as Carol King with a Jazz/Funk Groove.
Neil Bridge - Band Leader, Pianist, Arranger & Composer Adolph Mares - Acoustic & Electric Bass Kevin Smith - Drums PapiRay Pacheco - Congas Karen Lee - Vocals
General Admission $12.00 @ Dazzle Email: info@dazzlejazz.com Phone: 303-839-5100 Web Site: http://www.dazzlejazz.com 930 Lincoln Street Denver CO, 80203
Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler, 9/13-14
Dale Bruning - Jude Hibler
* September 13 & 14 (Saturday and Sunday): Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler Present The Timeless Music of Jim Hall.Musicians are Ron Miles, Mark Simon, and Paul Romaine, PLUS a SPECIAL GUEST to be announced later. Tickets are $28 for the 7 pm shows and $26 for the 9 pm shows at Dazzle Jazz at 930 Lincoln, Denver. info@dazzlejazz.com for reservations or call 303-839-5100.
* December 18th (Thursday): Jazz for Kay - A Tribute to Paul Desmond with Eric Gunnison, leader; Dale Bruning, Rich Chiaraluce, Ken Walker, and Todd Reid. 7pm at Dazzle Jazz. Tickets are $15. Dazzle Jazz at 930 Lincoln, Denver. info@dazzlejazz.com for reservations or call 303-839-5100. If you want to watch a fun short video about how Bill Frisell was reunited with his first jazz guitar that he bought from Dale Bruning 37 years ago, click on the following link!
Lost & Found: Bill Frisell's ES-175
Jude Hibler - Owner Jazz Link Enterprises 3721 Columbia Dr Longmont, CO 80503 303-776-1764 jazzlinkenterprises.com info@jazzlinkenterprises.com
Boulder Philharmonic, 9/14
Legends: The Spirit of Boulder
Opening Night
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - 7 PM at Macky
Please note day & earlier start time! Plus, preview performance Sat., Sept. 13 in Highlands Ranch.
LIAS Gates of the Arctic World premiere complemented by visual images, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act
SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No. 2 | GABRIELA MARTINEZ, PIANO
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade | CHARLES WETHERBEE, CONCERTMASTER/SOLOIST
Joe Anderies, 9/20
In September my close friend and world renowned jazz pianist Chuck Lamb will have me as part of his Chuck Lamb quartet on Saturday, September 20th (also two shows).
Best wishes for the rest of your summer, do consider coming down for either of these fantastic shows!
Joe Anderies
Chuck Lamb Quartet - Chuck just back from international touring with Brubeck Brothers!
The Colorado Chamber Orchestra presents two wide-ranging programs in its inaugural season as Orchestra-In-Residence at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Season opener at the ACAH Saturday, October 4, 2014 7:30 PM Sunday, October 5, 2014 2:00 PM Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
David Barron, baritone Mozart - Don Giovanni Overture Udow - Electric Silence (Barron) Seven Textural Settings on Japanese Poetry (Barron) Bayou Reflections Beethoven - Symphony No. 7
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
Colorado Ballet Violin Audition, 9/2
Opening: Violin Colorado Ballet Orchestra
Date and Time: Tuesday September 2nd 2:00 p.m.
Repertoire: Candidate's choice of a Mozart concerto; 1st movement, exposition only.
1st violin excerpts: Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream: Scherzo: beginning to measure 99 (one page).
Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet: Suite 1 - Allegro Pesante (1st Gingold excerpt bk p. 65, 1st excerpt) Suite 2 - Precipitato (2nd Gingold excerpt bk p. 69, 6th excerpt) Presto (2nd book - 7th excerpt, p 69-70)
Tchaikovsky Nutcracker: Overture, rehearsal #4 to end.
Strauss Don Juan: 1st page.
Contact : Steve Simpson, Personnel Manager. steve.simpson@coloradoballet.org
Cheyenne Symphony Auditions
The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for the following openings: PRINCIPAL TIMPANI ($84/service) Audition Date: Sunday, October 5, 2014
Audition Location: Cheyenne Civic Center 510 W. 20th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001
Email a ONE PAGE resume by Friday, September 26, 2014 to: Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Manager at,
chsomanager@gmail.com For more information, including audition repertoire, please visit our website, www.cheyennesymphony.org/audition-information/
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 1ST VIOLIN ($78/service) ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 2nd VIOLIN ($78/service) SECTION and SUBSTITUTE VIOLIN ($75/service) SECTION and SUBSTITUTE VIOLA ($75/service) PRINCIPAL BASS ($84/service + additional service for bowing) SUBSTITUTE BASS ($75/service) Audition Date: Sunday, October 12, 2014
Audition Location: Laramie County Community College Fine Arts Building 1400 East College Drive Cheyenne, WY 82007
Email a ONE PAGE resume by Wednesday, October 1, 2014 to: Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Manager at, chsomanager@gmail.com For more information, including audition repertoire, please visit our website, www.cheyennesymphony.org/audition-information/
Please note: The DMA has no agreement with the Cheyenne Symphony regarding wages or working conditions
CSO Audition for Section Violin
Andrew Litton, Music Director
Announces auditions for:
SECTION VIOLIN (Tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 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/resume must be received by October 15th, 2014
NO PHONE CALLS or EMAILS
*The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
Boulder Philharmonic Auditions
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.
(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
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.
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
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
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2014-15 DMA Wage Scale & Mileage Rates
For over 100 years, DMA wage scales have established minimum acceptable compensation for defined services. These rates are established by the membership. Additionally, all scales are adjusted annually by the Colorado Cost of Living Index, effective September 1st (for contracts effective after September 1) of the current year. Any disputes that arise over the terms of this Schedule of Wages shall be adjudicated by the Denver Musicians Association Board of Directors. Whenever feasible, the Board of Directors may negotiate an agreement with prospective employers for contributions to the AFM-EP pension fund on behalf of the employed musicians.
Are you interested in using your music to help others, especially in the healthcare field? If you are, please consider becoming a Certified Music Practitioner (CMP). CMPs play live therapeutic music by the bedside in healthcare settings. They are graduates of The Music for Healing and Transition Program. Nationally, it is a growing field and in Denver it is really taking off. This is a way to help others, while earning extra income for yourself.
For further information, please look at to www.mhtp.org. and download the application or contact Melinda Gardiner, Executive Director.
The following are the next cyle of training dates: Module I November 1st & 2nd, 2014 Module II January 10th & 11th, 2015 Module III March 7th & 8th, 2015 Module IV April 25th & 26th, 2015 Module V June 12th, 13th, 14th , 2015
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.
LABOR & POLITICS
Richard Trumka Has a Question for You this Labor Day
08/25/2014
Jackie Tortora
AFL-CIO Now
Labor Day is coming soon and this year, like we do on every Labor Day, we will pause to recognize the incredible achievements of America's workers. We will gather in communities to march in parades, host barbecues and celebrate all who make this country run. But we also should recognize that despite our sweat, our sacrifice and our innovation, too many families are struggling and unable to get by.
No one should work for a living yet struggle to support a family. But some of the fastest job growth is occurring in such low-wage industries as fast food and retail, which is why more families feel like they are struggling to keep up with living costs. These same industries are least likely to pay a living wage or provide basic benefits like earned sick days and holidays. This means many of America's workers can't afford to take the day off if they get sick. And they certainly can't afford to take a day off to care for a family member in need.
We're seeing working people in states and municipalities all over the United States joining together to pass an increase in the minimum wage above the federal $7.25 an hour.
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How would you or someone you know be affected if we raised the federal minimum wage? Share your story by texting LABOR to 235246, and it could appear on theAFL-CIO Now blog.
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.
Aurora Symphony Auditions, 8/27-30
Aurora Symphony Orchestra, a volunteer community orchestra, will hold auditions Wednesday, 8/27/14 7-9 PM and Saturday, 8/30/14, noon-4 pm at the Aurora Public Library, 14949 E Alameda Ave, for ALL STRINGS, 3rd HORN, 3rd TROMBONE, BASSOON, PERCUSSION and OBOE. Auditions will also be held throughout the season during rehearsal breaks on Wednesday evenings.
Candidates should prepare a solo of choice that demonstrates technical and musical ability or two different pieces of contrasting styles. Percussionists should prepare two minutes of music on timpani, mallets, and snare drum if possible. Sight-reading may be assigned at the time of the audition.
To schedule an audition, email personnel@aurorasymphony.org or call 303-618-4719.
Littleton Symphony Auditions
The Littleton Symphony under direction of internationally acclaimed cellist and conductor Jurgen de Lemos anounces openings for
SECOND OBOE/ENGLISH HORN, FIRST VIOLIN AND CELLO for 2014/15. For excerpts contact Bobbi Jones, bobbi_jones@comcast.net, 303-989-4727.
This orchestra performs a very challenging repertoire.
Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Auditions
William Hill
The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra is happy to announce the appointment of William Hill as our new Director/Conductor for the 2014-2015 season. He is the principal tympanist of the CSO, composer, jazz artist and teacher. ECO performs 4 major concerts a year, 2 in Evergreen and 2 in Littleton and 2 outreach concerts. Our musicians also offer 4 recitals a year, performed in area homes.
We are auditioning players for our season on Tuesday, Sept. 9th at 7:00pm at a home in Evergreen. Our greatest need is for violins and violas and bassoon, but all instruments are welcome to audition for sub positions. Please consult our web site www.evergreenchamberorch.org or call 303 670-6558 for more information about audition pieces to perform. Our first concert is Sunday, Oct. 12th at 3:00p, at The Church of the Hills in Evergreen. Our program includes Bach Orchestral Suite # 3 in D, Bach Double Concerto (solo violin and oboe) and Schubert Symphony # 3
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.
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
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies, Open Enrollment
The Youth Orchestra of the Rockies, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is accepting new members on all instruments. The YOR rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:30 PM at Ridgeview Classical School in Fort Collins. We accept students of all ages who are prepared to learn and perform standard orchestral repertoire. This fall we are working on Beethoven Symphony No. 8, Lully Suite from Roland, and Debussy Children's Corner Suite. OPen rehearsal this Sunday, August 24 from 3 - 5:30 PM at Ridgeview Classical School, southeast corner of Lemay and Stuart. Bring your instrument and try it out!
Thomas Blomster, Music Director Youth Orchestra of the Rockies yormusicdirector@gmail.com 970-690-5512
Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts - Programs & Registration
all Small Group Registration Fall Small Group registration is now open and will continue through August 19. Visit the Small Group Program page and you'll find registration forms for returning students, as well as information and an application for new students. The new session begins August 26 and continues each Tuesday through October 21 at all three locations: DU, CU Boulder, and Highlands Ranch. The Fall concerts will take place at Dazzle on October 28 & 29, and at Nissi's on October 28 (Boulder groups only.)
New Vocal Jazz Program! We are so excited to announce that our CCJA vocal program is now under the direction of vocal musician/educator Julia Dollison! She is a busy performer and in-demand clinician and teacher all over the world. We are now scheduling auditions for the JAZZ ARTS VOICES 12 piece mixed ensemble (which includes individual lessons and performances). There will also be monthly vocal workshops presented by Julia, as well as vocal performer/educator/arranger extraordinaire, Kerry Marsh. MORE INFO HERE.
Join us on Sept 6, 2014 from 6-8 pm in a stunning private garden in NW Denver. Incredible music preformed by Al Hood (trumpet), Ken Walker (bass), and talented CCJA Alumni Greg Wahl (sax) & Alex Hefffon (guitar), along with CCJA students Rico Jones (sax) and Joey Pearlman (bass.) Dinner and beverages included. Limited to 40 people. Proceeds benefit our youth music programs. Tickets can be purchased online. Thank you for helping support music and kids!
Generic dreadnought/jumbo size, including padded case cover. Little use. White. $650 firm. Contact Larry, 303-753-6633.
Olds Opera Tenor Trombone
It was made about 1959 at the F.E. Olds factory in Fullerton. For those of you who may not be familiar with this instrument, it has a large bore and an 8 ˝ inch bell. It is finished in nickel silver and comes with two mouthpieces. You really can't over blow this trombone. It is a classic instrument, in perfect playing condition with a beautiful original factory case. The value is $2500. It is for sale at $999.00. If you are interested go to Kolacny Music Store on South Broadway and tell Max you want to see the Gerardi trombone. Jess Gerardi. Contact: JLGerardi@AOL.com or 303-761-3270
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.
Max Sallee 303-460-8616
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.
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
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
As the brass quintet launched into a sweeping rendition of an old Hollywood score, camera crews captured the historic action. This was one of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra's controversial Classically Cannabis fundraisers, possibly the first-ever symphonic marijuana celebration anywhere -- even if the private event, held at the posh new Space Gallery on Santa Fe Drive, was for the most part unremarkable. There were no psychedelic numbers squeezed into the quintet's program of jazz and ragtime favorites, no noticeably pot-fueled shenanigans from the several hundred well-dressed attendees as they sipped wine and socialized. 
It was a whirlwind tour, 25 concerts in 33 days, as the Beatles crisscrossed the United States, popping in and out of Canada during the band's inaugural North American tour in the summer of 1964.
Workshop for Creatives
Purnell Steen & Fred Fuller, 
In September my close friend and world renowned jazz pianist Chuck Lamb will have me as part of his Chuck Lamb quartet on Saturday, September 20th (also two shows).
Opening: Violin Colorado Ballet Orchestra
skype: aruiss@proship.com
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. 
Fresh City Life Concert Series at Denver Central Library is seeking exceptional musicians for one hour performances. 
For over 100 years, DMA wage scales have established minimum acceptable compensation for defined services. These rates are established by the membership. Additionally, all scales are adjusted annually by the Colorado Cost of Living Index, effective September 1st (for contracts effective after September 1) of the current year. Any disputes that arise over the terms of this Schedule of Wages shall be adjudicated by the Denver Musicians Association Board of Directors. Whenever feasible, the Board of Directors may negotiate an agreement with prospective employers for contributions to the AFM-EP pension fund on behalf of the employed musicians.
Labor Day is coming soon and this year, like we do on every Labor Day, we will pause to recognize the incredible achievements of America's workers. We will gather in communities to march in parades, host barbecues and celebrate all who make this country run. But we also should recognize that despite our sweat, our sacrifice and our innovation, too many families are struggling and unable to get by.
throughout the season during rehearsal breaks on Wednesday evenings.
For excerpts contact Bobbi Jones, bobbi_jones@comcast.net, 303-989-4727.