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September 18, 2014
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 9/29
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DENVER MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Mond ay September, 29, 2014, 5:30 PM
(New Member Orientation at 5:15 PM)
Food & Beverages Available
AGENDA:
Proposed DMA Bylaw changes (effective 10/1/14): Due to administrative and legal requirements and increasing premiums on the employee benefits package, the DMA has discontinued health benefit plans effective 7/1/14. This action was approved and adopted by the body present at our 6/30/14 General Membership Meeting.In consideration of this loss the board proposal includes increased compensation for the 3 titled officers (President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer) increased compensation. Please come to the meeting for details.
Section 1. Duties of the President
Section 2. Duties of the Vice President
Section 3. Duties of the Secretary-Treasurer
Section 4. Duties of the Board of Directors
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Board commentary on 9/29 DMA Meeting Agenda
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Dear DMA Members,
I am writing you on behalf of the DMA Board of Directors. We feel that some explanation is in order regarding the by-law change proposed recently. At our next General Membership Meeting, scheduled at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, September 29 th, we will be discussing the proposed pay raises for the three offices of President, Vice-President and Secretary/Treasurer. CLICK HERE for the specific language.
It is necessary to have discussion on this issue, and to vote on this issue, in an open meeting. The usual 3-week notification has gone out, and we look forward to having a good turnout on the 29th. Some members have once again suggested that this is not the best meeting time for them, and have requested a mail-in ballot on this issue. As it turns out, there is no meeting time good for everyone, and we have struggled with that for years. We are also restrained by our by-laws about doing anything but an in-person vote for issues such as the pay-raise.
Please note the following points regarding the proposed pay-raise, which should help clarify our intent and allay your fears that the changes are out-of-line:
- The number of hours/per week that each officer will be working is a minimum number. All of the officers also are required to have a home office, where they also work; and they work outside the office time attending meetings, auditions, etc. The point is they actually work far more hours than it would appear.
- In addition to their previous pay, each officer received health benefits, which totaled approximately $45,000 additional cost to the DMA in 2013. This benefit is going away and officers will be responsible for their own health care costs in the future.
- The total cost of healthcare and salaries in 2013 was $142,725. The new costs will be an annual figure of $120,000. This is a big savings to the DMA!
- In 2011, President Vriesenga took a voluntary annual salary cut of $10,000+ so that the DMA could pay a part-time Vice-President. His salary increase now is to bring his pay into line with the time commitment he has made and continues to make.
Your board of directors has looked long and hard at ways to make the DMA sustainable, including raising dues, cutting costs, and restructuring. We will welcome your comments at the General Membership meeting, and anytime via email (addresses are posted on each weekly bulletin).
 Yours truly, Hank Troy
DMA Board Member
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As ASO lockout enters its second week with no end in sight, key issues come into focus
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Locked out ASO musicians picket in front of a sign advertising shows that may not take place. (Photo by Mark Gresham)
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September 15, 2014
By Jenny Jarvie
artsatl.com
With less than two weeks before the opening night of a new season, the musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra would usually file into Symphony Hall this week with violins and bassoons, trombones and flutes for rehearsals.
Instead, they spent the past week standing outside, holding placards that said, "No More Cuts" and "Excellence not Negotiable," in front of an electronic billboard that advertises concerts that seem less and less likely to happen.
Alcides Rodriguez, a clarinetist who joined the picket one morning at rush hour, said he has already made plans to leave Atlanta to play Mahler's Symphony No. 1 for the New York Philharmonic later this month - one of several ASO musicians who have agreed to perform with other orchestras this fall. "Even if the Atlanta symphony season does start, I won't be here for opening night," he said. "I get the feeling this is going to be a long battle."
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NYC jazz musicians fear poverty in retirement
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September 17, 2014
By The Associated Press
JONATHAN LEMIRE (Associated Press)
NEW YORK - (AP) -- Keisha St. John has been singing at some of the most famous jazz clubs in the nation for more than five decades.
She was paid $50 a night when she sang in "Three Guys and a Doll" in 1958. Now, at age 75 and nearing retirement, she has no pension to fall back on -- and is asking the clubs to help out.
"Because jazz is considered the national treasure of America, there should be a greater concern for each musician who has paid a dear price to learn his or her craft," she testified Wednesday in front of the New York City Council. "We demand the just rewards of receiving a pension in our old age."
St. John, several other musicians and a representative of the Associated Musicians of Greater New York Local 802 labor union asked the city council for help. Unlike musicians who appear on Broadway or those who sing at the Metropolitan Opera, jazz singers in New York City don't receive benefits.
"Jazz musicians need pensions," said trumpeter Jimmy Owens, 70. "They need to enjoy the same benefits received by their brother and sister musicians on Broadway and in the symphonic field. The need is real."
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In This Issue
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| GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 9/29 | | Board commentary on 9/29 DMA Meeting Agenda | | ASO lockout enters its second week | | NYC jazz musicians fear poverty in retirement | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Purnell Steen, 9/19 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 9/18, 9/24 | | Ed Battle, 9/19 | | Laurie Dameron, dates in September | | Joe Anderies, 9/20 | | Duo Firebird, 9/21 | | Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 9/21 | | Czech jazz guitarist Libor Smoldas, 9/23-28 | | Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 10/4-5 | | Concert Jazz Orchestra, 10/7 | | Englewood Arts Presents, 10/4 | | The Neil Bridge Rhythm Express, 10/12 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | Fort Collins Symphony Auditions | | Cheyenne Symphony Auditions | | CSO Audition for Section Violin | | Proship Entertainment | | DPL Concert Series Seeks Musicians | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | 2014-15 DMA Wage Scale & Mileage Rates | | Become a Certified Practitioner | | Annual or Quarterly Dues paid easily online | | LABOR & POLITICS | | AFM Praises Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014 | | CNN Ordered To 'Make Whole' 300 Union Workers Fired | | Is Apple's iPhone 6 Ethically Tainted By An Anti-Union Supplier? | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Aurora Symphony Auditions | | Littleton Symphony Auditions | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Auditions | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | Metro Community Band Openings | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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 Purnell Steen The Black Crown, 1446 South Broadway Street No Admission Charge
Fred Fuller, Bass Purnell Steen, Piano Myra Warren, Vocal
Friday, September 19, 9pm - 12am
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Centerpiece Jazz, 9/18, 9/24...
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 Third Thursday of each month.
Thursday, September 18, Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm.
303-238-7999 Also October 16
Second and fourth Wednesdays, Luke's, A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge
5:30 to 8:30 303-422-3300 Also: Sept. 24, Oct. 8
November - Fridays and last Saturday - Mt. Vernon Country Club
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 29
Jonijanak.com edstephen.com
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Ed Battle, 9/19
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If you''re not booked solid for the weekend, you might enjoy a set at "El Chapultapec"
Yeah man! On this Friday night, September 19 we're gonna have big fun.
Ed Battle and the Organization
Ed Battle, vocals
Jeff Jenkins, organ
Mike Marlier, drums
Friday, Sept 19, 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
"The Pec" still swings at the corner of 20th & Market in Lodo Denver (never a cover).
Hope you can make it!
Ed Battle
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Laurie Dameron, dates in September
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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!!!
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 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! |
Duo Firebird, 9/21
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From Moscow to Manhattan:
the Journey of Jewish Music
Sunday, September 21, 2014, 4 p.m.
Saint Paul Lutheran Churchk, 1600 Grant St, Denver CO
Follow the transformation of Jewish music from the shtetls and synagogues of Russia and Germany, into the fields of Israel and onto the Broadway stage.
Music of Bernstein, Bloch, Bruch, Gershwin and Stutchewsky
Tickets at the door: $15 adults, $10 DMA members, seniors and students, $8 children
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
Featuring
GUEST VOCALIST MICHAL PEER
To enhance the enjoyment and understanding of Bruch's "Kol Nidrei", we precede it with the traditional version, as sung in synagogues on the evening preceding Yom Kippur, chanted by mezzo-soprano Michal Peer
Despite the great emotional impact made by the chanting of Kol Nidrei, the text is, in fact, a legal disclaimer proclaiming the retraction of all vows that will be made over the coming year
Contact UsDuoFirebird@gmail.com
Daria Joannacellist54@gmail.com
Leah Peerleahpeer@gmail.com
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 9/21
| The season opens this weekend with The Red Violin
This weekend, the Philharmonic is joined by conductor Cristian Macelaru, violinist Philippe Quint, and a magnificent 1708 Stradivarius named Ruby to launch the 2014-15 concert season with two performances of The Red Violin.
The concert features stirring works by three American composers, opening with darkly passionate chords, building with John Corigliano's frenetic explosion from the 1998 film, The Red Violin, and concluding with Copland's euphoric affirmation.
The Red Violin
September 20, 2014 at 8:00 pm * September 21, 2014 at 2:30 pm
Preconcert lectures begin one hour prior to performances
Cristian Macelaru conductor
Philippe Quint violin
Harbison Remembering Gatsby (Foxtrot for Orchestra)
Corigliano Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, The Red Violin
Copland Symphony No. 3
Tickets starting from $21 ($13 students)
719-520-SHOW * csphilharmonic.org * TicketsWest outlets
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
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Czech jazz guitarist Libor Smoldas, 9/23-28
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 The great Czech jazz guitarist Libor Smoldas is touring in the United States in September and Josh Quinlan and I are bringing him to Denver for a series of performances. You may read about Libor on his website at www.liborsmoldas.cz I have played with him many times in Europe and he is an amazing guitarist. Tuesday, Sept 23 Libor will be performing with Todd Reid at Dazzle for Todd's late night jam, call 303-839-5100 for information. Musicians are welcome to sit in with Todd and the band for the jam.
Wednesday, Sept 24 Libor will be performing with Josh Quinlan, Ken Walker, Alejandro Castano and myself at the wonderful Italian Restaurant "Treppedas" in Niwot (300 2nd Ave) from 6:30 to 9:30, call 303-652-1606 for reservations (no cover charge).
Thursday, Sept 25 Libor will be performing with Josh Quinlan, Matt Smiley, Alejandro Castano and myself for Denver Public Schools in the morning, the University of Colorado Jazz History class in the afternoon and in Denver at the Little Man Ice Cream shop in Highlands (7 to 10pm).
Friday, Sept 26 Libor will be performing with Al Hermann, Josh Quinlan, Matt Smiley, Alejandro Castano and myself at the Mike Wright Gallery at 1412 Wazee from 7 to 9 pm, no cover charge, call 303-590-9800 for information.
Saturday, Sept 27 Libor will be performing at Ace Gillette in Fort Collins from 8 to 11 pm with Annie Booth, Matt Smiley and John Olson. 259 S. College Ave.
Sunday, Sept 28 Libor will be performing with Josh Quinlan, Ken Walker, Alejandro Castano and myself from 4 to 6 at the home of Frank Nichols. Frank presents private concerts in his home for folks who love jazz - if you would like to attend please call 303-400-5288 to see if Frank will have space for you.
Hope to see you at one or more of these performances, thanks, Bob Montgomery
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Colorado Chamber Orchestra, 10/4-5
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Concert Jazz Orchestra, 10/7
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 Concert Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, October 7th
Buffet Dinner: 6:00 pm, Concert: 8:00 pm
Directed by Mount Vernon Resident, Franz Roehmann
* 19 piece ensemble
* Big band jazz, jazz standards of classic American songs
* Dinner and Concert $39.95
Concert only $15.00
Call 303.526.0616 to make a reservation soon!
www.mountvernoncc.com
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Englewood Arts Presents, 10/4
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Englewood Arts Presents opens its 2014-15 Season with:
The Ainomäe Ensemble performing 'CELLISSIMO'
Date: Saturday ~ October 4, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)*
Englewood Arts Presents opens its 2014-15 Chamber Music of the Masters series on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Again this season, Silver Ainomäe (CSO principal cellist) will create various musical groupings under the 'Ainomae Ensemble' umbrella. This first program, entitled 'Cellissimo,' will feature Silver along with several of his CSO cellist colleagues performing a unique and intriguing array of musical selections arranged for multiple celli!
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The Program:
1st half - Classical repertoire by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Villa-Lobos, Casals, and Arvo Pärt
2nd half - Works by Astor Piazzolla and other Argentinean composers
The Cellists:
Silver Ainomäe
Judith McIntyre Galecki
Danielle Guideri
Thomas Heinrich
Kimberly Patterson
Special guest: Evan Orman, cello/bandoneon
Note: Ainomäe Ensemble performances have become very popular. You are encouraged to arrive early to assure ticket availability and best seat selection.
Website: www.englewoodarts.org
Facebook: Englewood Arts Concert Series
Phone: 303.806.8196
Tickets are General Admission:
$20.00 Adults | $15.00 (60+) | FREE (under 18)
Available at www.englewoodarts.org or at the door beginning 1 hour prior to concert time.
* Location:
Hampden Hall
Englewood Civic Center | 2nd level
1000 Englewood Parkway (Hampden & S. Jason)
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The Neil Bridge Rhythm Express, 10/12
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 The Neil Bridge Rhythm Express
with Karen Lee
Come Groove with us
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 Carole 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
Doors open at 6:30 pm so come early and enjoy the food.
General Admission $7.00 Online $5.00
Purchase Tickets Here
Sunday, October 12th, 2014 7:30 pm
Email: info@nissis.com Phone: 303-665-2757
Web Site: http://www.nissis.com
2675 Northpark Dr, Lafayette CO, 80026
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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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Fort Collins Symphony Auditions
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PRINCIPAL HORN DATE: Saturday, November 1, 2014 
2ND TROMBONE
DATE: Saturday, November 1, 2014
VIOLIN
DATE: Sunday, November 2, 2014
Section - 3 positions
Assistant Concertmaster
Assistant Principal 2nd *one year position possibly permanent
BASS
DATE: Sunday, November 2, 2014
Assistant Principal
Section
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ALL AUDITIONS: Monday, October 20, 2014
For more information and to request an audition time for any of the above openings email a ONE PAGE resume to: April Johannesen, Orchestra Personnel Manager fcsmanager@gmail.com
Please include current address, email address and phone number.
Communication via email is preferred, but you may also mail to: Fort Collins Symphony
Attn: April Johannesen
PO Box 1963
Fort Collins, CO 80522
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Cheyenne Symphony Auditions
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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
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CSO Audition for Section Violin
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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*
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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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Denver Public Library Concert Series - Taking Applications for 2015
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 Dear Musicians and Friends of Musicians,
As many of you know I am the concert curator for the Fresh City Life Concert Series at Denver Central Library. I've enjoyed working with many of you across the Front Range area doing performances, producing Five Points Jazz Festival and booking our series at the Denver Library. (Those of you new to my newsletter are performers I've worked with...so I hope you don't mind being added to my list so I can keep you updated with gig opportunities and goings-on!)
Fresh City Life is now offering nearly 80 concerts per year (performers are always paid and concerts are always free to the public!) and I am getting ready to book for 2015.
I would love to hear from you if you are interested in performing for us. If you have already submitted recently, please feel free to send me a reminder note now that I am beginning to book. I love having great performers come back and share their latest work with our audiences, so let me hear about what you are working on this year! Put me on your newsletter lists so I can keep track of you, too!
Write to me at marta@martaburton.com with a brief description of your work and offerings along with a link to your website, current hi-resolution photos and video or audio that represents your music.
I love being a part of this great community of musicians! Please stay in touch!
Marta
P.S. Our recent marketing & copy writing class at the Denver Musicians Association was so thrilling for all of us that we are planning more workshops to help performers book more work, more often! Stay tuned.
Marta Burton
720-833-1340
www.martaburton.com
marta@martaburton.com
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2014-15 DMA Wage Scale & Mileage Rates
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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.
You may download a complete copy, or a one-page summary by clicking on either of the links below:
2014-15 Wage Scales (eff. 9/1/14)
2014-15 Scale Summary
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Become a Certified Practitioner
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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.
Thank you, Barbara Lepke-Sims, MHTP Area Coordinator , blepkesims@gmail.com
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
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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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AFM Praises Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014
| New York, NY- Legislation was introduced today in the U.S. Congress to amend Section 181 of the US tax code that would disqualify producers from obtaining taxpayer money to subsidize their films if US jobs are offshored. Section 181 is currently worth $400 million in yearly subsidies to the motion picture industry.
H.R 5497, the Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014, sponsored by Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) and supported by the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) would close a loophole in current law which qualifies a film for subsidies if only 75% of a film's production is spent in the US. The AFM has estimated that musicians lose $30 million in salaries each year through offshoring of TV and film music soundtrack jobs.
"There is no justification for Congress to provide corporate welfare to the US film industry when producers take taxpayer money and offshore US jobs," said AFM International President Ray Hair. "Film tax incentive provisions were originally intended to encourage domestic motion picture production, but in the case of musicians who record the film and TV scores, the producers are hurting us."
"Current tax loopholes put hard-working musicians, whose names might not be well-known but who work hard for minimum pay because they love music, at a disadvantage," Congressman Petersen said. The Film Incentive Reform Act of 2014 would close this loophole, ending the tax break to companies that send American jobs offshore. This legislation will save taxpayer money and keep more jobs in the United States," he said.
In 2004, the AFM, in coalition with other entertainment unions and producers, successfully lobbied Congress to include Section 181 in the American Job creation Act of 2004, which outlines "Treatment of Certain Qualified Film and Television Production" for the purposes of providing tax subsidies to domestic film production activities produced in the United States.
Nearly a decade later, Section 181 tax credits provide more than $400 million each year for US film producers. Congressman Peterson's legislation would modify the law to require a subsidized film production to spend 100% of its production costs in the US, effectively keeping taxpayer money at home.
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CNN Ordered To 'Make Whole' 300 Union Workers Fired 11 Years Ago
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Posted: September 16, 2014 by laborradio
 By Doug Cunningham
The National Labor Relations Board has ordered CNN to re-hire a hundred former union employees and pay compensation to 200 others to make all the workers whole after illegal anti-union actions eleven years ago. NABET-CWA called on CNN to immediately comply with the NLRB ruling. CNN is required to restore any collective bargaining work that was outsourced. CNN also must recognize the workers' union locals and resume bargaining with them. The NLRB found that CNN had engaged in "widespread and egregious misconduct" and had demonstrated "a flagrant and general disregard for the employees' fundamental rights."
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Is Apple's iPhone 6 Ethically Tainted By An Anti-Union Supplier?
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Posted: September 14, 2014 by laborradio
The Global union IndustriALL says Apple's new iPhone chips are ethically tainted, coming from NXP Semi-Conductors, an anti-union company that fired all 24 members of the union bargaining committee at its factory in the Philippines. IndiustriALL's Adam Lee spoke with Canada's Radio Labour.
[Adam Lee]: "Apple makes ethical supply chain commitments. It says that it will ensure that worker's rights are upheld in its supply chain. But NXP is a key supplier of Apple. The fact that this company that supplies Apple is committing these fundamental human rights and labor rights abuses - we believe that that creates an ethical flaw in iPhone 6 and a number of Apple products."
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COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.
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Aurora Symphony Auditions
|  Aurora Symphony Orchestra is auditioning for violins, violas, and 2nd oboe. Visit our website, www.AuroraSymphony.org for details. Please email Personnel@AuroraSymphony.org or call 303-618-4719 to schedule an audition.. Auditions are held on Wednesday evenings.
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Littleton Symphony Auditions
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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.
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Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Auditions
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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 www.evergreenchamberorch.org
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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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| FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC. |
JazzAmp Guitar Amp
Henricksen JazzAmp 10 (original 60 watt version), including gig bag. $525 firm. Contact Larry, 303-753-6633.
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 ½ 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.
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
Find all Denver Homes:
If you need music arranging, a copyist or any sort of composition. Please e-mail Scott Higgins for quotes and samples. stoneboy@ultrasys.net
Flute compositionsavailable by Alaunde Copley-Woods:
"Chickens in the Garden" available on: fallshousepress.com (look under "flute duets")
or presser.com (search for copley-woods)
"1074: Nine Miniatures for Solo Flute" available on: fluteworld.com (after clicking on "flute music" you can search for Copley-Woods or browse under flute solos)
ATA shipping box, perfect for transporting musical instruments or sound equipment. It has two separate compartments, well padded. Practically new condition. It measures 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet. I no longer need it and I am looking for a reasonable offer.
Contact Enrico at enricovr@hotmail.com
Got Photos? DMA member Robert "Rusty" McCall is a professional photographeroffering a wide variety of specialty portraits, live performance images, and headshots for musicians, models, and performance artists of all types. Color, black & white, and custom color processes are available in candid, studio, rehearsal, and performance venue settings, indoors and out.
Examples can be seen at www.myspace.com/denverbasstrombone
Keep in mind that the DMA offers a "one-time" promo voucher of up to $60, which can be applied toward a professional promotional photo.
Quiet Song for Band- Grade 1/2, by Debbie Davidson.
A great song for the first band concert of the year! It uses the first five notes typically used in band method books, and is inspired by "Bolero." A quiet tune begins with the flutes and then gradually all of the instruments are added for a big climax before it tapers back down to the flutes. Sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
$25 Creekside Publishing Company
Available mail order through www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton.
Finale to Beethoven Symphony No. 9- Grade 2+ for full orchestra and SAB chorus, Debbie Davidson.
Arranged to make this amazing classic accessible for middle school students. Key signatures and changes are simplified. Vocal parts are all doubled, and the Baritone part is optional. An advanced part is included for extra support - when this piece was premiered at Cherry Creek Academy, a teacher played this advanced part on the cello and an advanced piano student played it on piano. Most of the second parts (i.e. second clarinet, second flute, second violin) can be handled by students in their second year of instruction. The Cherry Creek Academy performance involved singers, grades 5 - 8, band members, grades 6 - 8, and orchestra members, grades 6-8.
$65 Creekside Publishing Company
Availabe mail order through www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton.
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Contact Info - DMA Officers
| Your DMA executive board invites you to contact them directly with any concerns, suggestions, etc. that you may have.
President: Pete Vriesenga 303-526-7239 - Pvriesenga@aol.com
Secretary-Treasurer: Adolph Mares 303-423-4748 - ARMares@aol.com
Vice President: 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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