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November 15, 2014
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"The Trans-Siberian Orchestra" is coming to Denver and Colorado Springs
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...and local musicians contracted to play will receive about $550 below scale.
The "The Trans-Siberian Orchestra" is hiring local musicians for a rehearsal and two performances at the Pepsi Center (18,000 seats) on November 15. The group will then travel to the World Arena in Colorado Springs (8,000 seats) for two performances on November 16.
Total pay per musician for all 5 services: $450
Had this show been booked at DMA Scales,
each musician would then receive $1011.40
Accepting work below scale takes money immediately out of your pocket, but worse than that, it fuels a race to the bottom that can only damage our local industry for years to come.
DMA put out a call to Steve Trudell, who is the national contractor for this show. As may be expected, Mr. Trudell has not returned our call.
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has put out an advisory warning that Trans-Siberian Orchestra" and "Mannheim Steamroller" are both avoiding union agreements both locally and nationally. Tour itineraries are linked below:
http://www.trans-siberian.com/tour
http://www3.mannheimsteamroller.com/events/
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Reaches Agreement
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ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PLAYERS' ASSOCIATION, ATLANTA
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND THE WOODRUFF ARTS CENTER
COMPLETE NEW FOUR-YEAR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
70TH Anniversary Season To Begin November 13 With
Music Director Robert Spano Conducting Orchestra and Chorus
The 70th anniversary season of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will open on Thursday, November 13, after the Orchestra's musicians and management came to terms on a new four-year collective bargaining agreement this week.
 Robert Spano, Music Director of the ASO, will conduct the Orchestra and Chorus performing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 with David Coucheron on November 13 and 15.
The new agreement was reached Thursday after lengthy negotiation sessions between the musicians and management with mediators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services. The agreement was approved by the Woodruff Arts Center's Governing Board and ratified by the membership of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players' Association over the last two days.
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Independent Contractor vs Employer
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Unemployment Tax Issue Has Raised It's Ugly Head Again
Posted November 13, 2014
Colorado Music Business Organization (COMBO)
 Last year several musicians contacted us because the CDLE [Colorado Department of Labor and Employment] was asking them as "Leaders of the Band" to pay in Unemployment Taxes for their band members. Now we all KNOW that musicians are always unemployed. So while the CDLE would be collecting some funds, we're pretty sure they'd be paying out more than what they would collect.
But, THANKS to our good friend, supreme musician and teacher, Chris Daniels helped us with a way to decide if YOU need to be paying in unemployment taxes. Here's what he had to say:
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In This Issue
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| "The Trans-Siberian Orchestra" Going Cheap | | Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Reaches Agreement. | | Independent Contractor vs Employer | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Laurie Dameron, November Dates | | Centerpiece Jazz, November Dates | | Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 11/15-16 | | René Heredia, 11/15 & 11/22 | | The Ron Jolly Trio, 11/19 | | Englewood Arts, 11/22 | | Marta Burton, 11/21 & 11/28 | | Foothills Pops Band, 11/30 | | nglewood Arts Presents, 12/13 | | Rumble Seat, 12/20 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO - Section Percussion | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | Poll for the Atlanta Symphony. | | DMA Holiday Party & Membership Meeting, 12/30 | | Become a Certified Practitioner | | DPAC GarageBlack-Out Dates | | 2015 Lamont School of Music Summer Academy | | Annual or Quarterly Dues paid easily online | | LABOR & POLITICS | | California Walmart Workers Sitdown Strike | | My Two Years at Walmart | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, 11/16 | | Aurora Symphony Auditions | | Littleton Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | DYAO Teacher Appreciation Month | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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Scott O'Neil, conductor
BAM! POW! CRASH! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the concert hall your Colorado Symphony returns with Symphonic Tribute to Comic Con upgraded to v2.0! This concert features your favorite scores from movies, television, and video games. This year we'll return to Gotham City, summon Beetlejuice, and get help bustin' ghosts.
Hometown hero, Austin Wintory, will return to the holodeck to present excerpts from his score for The Banner Saga. Fun for all ages with cosplay and costumes encouraged! As always, arrive early for some extra fun with our friends Denver Comic Con, Umbrella Corp. Denver, and the Dark Side's finest from 501st Legion Mountain Garrison! Girls of Geek 12 are returning with a podcast and live-tweet of the performance.
Travel by AT-AT, Warp Drive, Batmobile, Zombie shuffle, or ECTO-1, but GET to Boettcher Concert Hall for a one-of-a-kind experience. Make it so!
"Tweet" all about it! Social media is encouraged at this event. Tweet, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or Vine your concert experience with the hashtag #symphcon at the concert event to share the best of the best!
| Sat 11/15/14 7:30PM | Boettcher Concert Hall | A Symphonic Tribute to Comic Con v2.0 presented by Arrow Electronics | More Information | Purchase |
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Andrew Litton, conductor
Silver Ainomäe, cello
DVORÁK Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
Colorado Symphony Principal Cellist Silver Ainomäe makes his solo Masterworks debut with one of Dvorák's most significant works, the Cello Concerto in B minor. Led by Colorado Symphony Music Director Andrew Litton, we close out the evening with Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2, one of his most recognizable works.
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Andrew Litton, conductor
COPLAND An Outdoor Overture
COPLAND Billy the Kid, Ballet in One Act
COPLAND El Salón México
COPLAND Rodeo, Ballet in One Act
Join Music Director Andrew Litton and your Colorado Symphony for a special one-night-only event. This all-Copland program will feature An Outdoor Overture, Billy the Kid, and more! It will be an evening not to be missed.
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Laurie Dameron, November Schedule
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Sat Nov 15th 6-8pm Thai Shi House
3033 28th St Boulder, CO 80304
(Several of you came to Thai Shi House in October and all of you said the food was deeeeelish!!!)
Fri Nov 21 2:30pm Golden West Retirement 1055 Adams Cir Boulder, CO 80303
"What Can I Do?" Spaceship Earth
Fri Nov 21st 7-9pm Volta Mediterranean Restaurant 2480 Canyon Boulder, CO 80302
Sat Nov 22nd 3pm Denver Library Hampden Branch 9755 East Girard Ave Denver, CO 80231
"What Can I Do?" Spaceship Earth
Sat Nov 22 6-8pm Bistrot des Artistes at Cheese Importers 103 Main St Longmont, CO 80501
Fri Nov 28th 7-9pm 6th Annual Gratitude Concert Mercury Cafe 2199 California St Denver, CO 80205
tickets $10
with Pamela Joyce Weng and friends!
Featuring new and original works by Pamela on piano with local artists:
* Bear Limvere on Native American Flute
* Judy Hagerman on violin
* Michael Starwood on didgeridoo and Auto Harp
* Christy Wessler on guitar and vocals
* Laurie Dameron on guitar and vocals
* Kathy Eudeikis
* Pam Brown
* The poet SETH
Sat Nov 29th 6-8pm Thai Shi House
3033 28th St Boulder, CO 80304
Laurie Dameron
Windchime Productions
Boulder, CO
303-449-3529
www.LaurieDameron.com
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Centerpiece Jazz, November Dates
|  Third Thursday of each month.
Thursday, November 20, Café del Sol, 608 Garrison - 6 to 9 pm.
303-238-7999 Also December 18
Second Wednesdays Nov.- Dec.
Wednesday, December 10, Luke's, A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, 5:30 to 8:30 303-422-3300
Friday, November 21, Mt. Vernon Country Club
8: 30 pm. Members and guests
Friday, November 28, Mt. Vernon Country Club
8: 30 pm. Members and guests
Saturday, November 29, Mt. Vernon Country Club
8: 30 pm. Members and guests
Jonijanak.com edstephen.com
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 11/15-16
| Josep Caballé-Domenech, Music Director
Anne-Marie McDermott piano
Beethoven and Bruckner
Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 16 at 2:30 pm
Preconcert lectures begin one hour before Masterworks performances.
Tickets starting from $21 ($13 students)
719-520-SHOW * csphilharmonic.org * TicketsWest outlets
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsored by:
Thomas M. Myers
Katherine H. Loo
Ensemble Challenge
Between now and December 31, we've been challenged to raise $100,000 in new and increased gifts. If we raise the funds, we'll receive an additional $100,000 from a generous group of Philharmonic devotees. Help us with the challenge!
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René Heredia, 11/15 & 11/22
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Two Dinner shows at the
Tapas D'Jerez
No charge for the entertainment
8236 S. Holly St. Centennial CO. 80122
6:30 & 8:00
make dinner reservations early
303-488-0101
November 22, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
René Heredia 's Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre
"Pure Flamenco" Sat. Nov. 22th 2014 7:00 to 9:00 pm Mercury Café
A truly Bodacious Restaurant / Entertainment Venue
2199 California St. Denver, 80205 $20.00 at the door
Make reservations early 303-294-9258h
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The Ron Jolly Trio, 11/19
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 The Ron Jolly Trio (Ron on piano, Ron Bland on electric & upright bass & Don Newby on drums, all DMA members) playing tunes from Ron's new CD, "The Friend Suite" Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7pm.
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge
930 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-839-5100
The cover is $10.
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Englewood Arts, 11/22
| Englewood Arts Presents: CONCERT FEATURING BEETHOVEN, RAVEL, VILLA-LOBOS
Date: Saturday ~ November 22, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2nd level of the Englewood Civic Center)*
Englewood Arts Presents invites you to experience the rich musical community of Colorado. Led by Catherine
Beeson of the Colorado Symphony, this quintet made up of chamber and orchestral musicians from Denver,
Greeley, and Colorado Springs will showcase a diverse array of chamber music for flute, harp and strings.
 The program:
BEETHOVEN: Serenade for Flute, Violin & Viola
RAVEL: Sonatine en Trio for Flute, Viola & Harp
CLARK: Lullaby and Grotesque for Viola & Cello
VILLA-LOBOS: Quintet for Flute, Harp & String Trio
Featured Musicians:
Catherine Beeson: Assistant Principal Viola, Colorado Symphony
James Hall: Flute Professor @ UNC, Artistic Director Chamber Music Society of Kansas City
AnnMarie Liss: Harp Instructor @ DU
John Hilton: Violin, Colorado Symphony
Jeff Watson: Principal Cello, Colorado Springs Philharmonic
The program features works for multiple combinations of the quintet including legendary harpist Carlos
Salzedo's arrangement of Ravel's Sonatine for flute, viola and harp, and Heitor Villa-Lobos' exotic Quintette
Instrumental for flute, violin, viola, cello, and harp.
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)
+ Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood
Civic Center
+ Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail
stations
+ Handicap accessible
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Marta Burton, 11/21 & 11/28
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Introducing The Retro Fits
Friday, November 21st from 7:30 to 10:00 pm at La Cour
La Cour 1643 S. Broadway, Denver
No Cover
Jeff and I are thrilled to introduce you all to our new band: The Retro Fits. Join us at our favorite French Bistro and Art bar...the perfect setting to experience vintage music from the Basin Street Blues to the Sophisticated Hula. Get to know the marvelous singer Ken Parks, gorgeous dancer, singer, bass player Judy Bosco and the wonderful Wilkey Rex Speese on soprano sax, clarinet and flute along with my little ukulele, big voice and sweet husband Jeff on the accordion and bass.
SEE ALSO
A Child's Christmas in Wales
With the Castle Rock Belles and Marta as Narrator
Friday, November 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Central Library, Level 1 Schlessman Hall
Fresh City LIfe at the Denver Public Library Main Branch
Experience the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child when "The Castle Belles" teams up with me to present Dylan Thomas' delightful holiday poem interwoven with the sparkling sound of bells ringing out. Start the Season with the beauty of classic Christmas carols ringing throughout the great hall. FREE
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Foothills Pops Band, 11/30
|  Foothills Pops Band
www.foothillspopsband.org
Under the direction of Glenn Shull
Welcomes the Holiday Season with
Cranberry Pops
Seasonal Selections to Warm the Heart and the Hearth
Sunday, November 30, 7:00 PM
Lincoln Center, Magnolia Theatre, Fort Collins, CO
Admission: $8 Available at the Door,
Through the Lincoln Center Box Office 970-221-6730
or at www.LCtix.com
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Englewood Arts Presents, 12/13
| Englewood Arts Presents: CONCERT FEATURING STEPHANIE CHENG, PIANO
Date: Saturday ~ December 13, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Hampden Hall (located on the 2
level of the Englewood Civic Center)*
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Englewood Arts Presents critically-acclaimed pianist Stephanie Cheng, whose "interpretive imagination" (The New York Concert Review) and "finely honed sense of style" (Martin Berheimer, msnbc.com) has earned her a place among the top tier of today's concert pianists.
The program features Beethoven's grand Sonata No. 4, Op. 7, an epic work at 28 minutes, lending an orchestral sound to the solo piano. Following are two contrasting works by Chopin: the wistful Ballade No. 1 in G minor, and the iconic, restless Fantasie-Impromptu, Op. 66. The piano's color palette is further explored with Ravel's playful Jeux d'eau and Debussy's haunting The Girl with the Flaxen Hair. The program concludes with Liszt'sMephisto Waltz, which evokes a wild, rustic dance, and was originally composed for orchestra.
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)
+ Ample FREE parking in south lot of Englewood
Civic Center
+ Directly adjacent to Englewood RTD & Light Rail
stations
+ Handicap accessible
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Rumble Seat, 12/20
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 Rumble Seat featuring Dave Gannon on vocals. Avalon Ballroom in Boulder, CO
6185 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
Saturday, December 20, 2014 Dance lesson @ 7:00pm. Swing Dance 8:00-11:00pm. $15.00 general admission & $10.00 students includes dance lesson
This jammin' swing band will feature:
Byron Hamer - tenor sax Pete Lewis - alto sax Jerry Noonan - bari sax Nelson Hindes - trombone Mark Raphael - trumpet Drew Morell - upright bass Ron Jolly - piano Don Newby - drums Dave Gannon - male vocals |
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
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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Colorado Symphony - Section Percussion
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Andrew Litton, Music Director
 Announces auditions for:
SECTION PERCUSSION (Tenure track position)
Audition is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, February 23rd & 24th, 2015 Position to begin July 1, 2015 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 January 12, 2015 NO PHONE CALLS or EMAILS *The Colorado Symphony is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
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DMA Holiday Party & Membership Meeting, 12/30
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Holiday Party & Membership Meeting
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
4-8 PM, at the DMA
Membership Meeting to commence at 5:00 PM (Agenda TBA)
Plenty of Good Cheer!
Please RSVP at 303-573-1717
Denver Musicians Association, 1165 Delaware St., Denver, CO 80204
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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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DPAC GarageBlack-Out & Red Flag Dates
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2015 Lamont School of Music Summer Academy - June 14-28
| June 14-28, 2015
Equipping pre-college musicians for success in the 21st century!
Musical Excellence - Rich Program Diversity - Lifelong Friendships
Join us for an extraordinary, two-week intensive, music experience
in state-of-the-art facilities with outstanding artist faculty!
Applications accepted from Instrumentalists, Singers, Pianists and Composers, ages 14 through 18.
Scholarships available to top applicants!
Visit our website at: www.du.edu/lamont/summeracademy, or contact
Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer, Academy Director: MaryBeth.Shaffer@du.edu
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Annual or Quarterly Dues Payments can now be made online
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Annual or quarterly dues payments can now be made securely online at www.denvermusicians.org. You'll be prompted to stablish a username and password before making your payment. 2014 rates are indicated below. You also have the option to select "auto renewals" at either rate.
Annual Quarterly
Regular Members $164.00 $41.00
Life Members $98.00 $24.50
Inactive Life Members $75 $18.75
Additional features will be added to this site in the coming weeks, so please come back. For questions related to the website, you can contact Jeff Anttila at jeff.ant@gmail.com or Pete Vriesenga at pvriesenga@aol.com.
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California Walmart Workers Sitdown Strike: Sit Down, Live Better!
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 Posted: November 13, 2014 by laborradio
By Doug Cunningham
Walmart workers at a store in Los Angeles California sat down in store aisles carrying signs with tape over their mouths bearing the word "Strike". The workers are protesting Walmart's low wages and illegal intimidation and retaliation against workers trying to form a union. The workers are demanding at least $15 an hour and the right to unionize without Walmart retaliation. Here's one customer's reaction supporting the strikers.
[Walmart Customer]: "Do the right thing! F**k Walmart!"
After sitting for awhile holding their signs in the store the Walmart sitdown strikers walked out as they came in - together.
[Walmart Sitdown Strikers]: "Stand up! Live better! Whose Walmart? Our Walmart! Which side are you on Walmart, which side are you on?
Which side are you on Walmart, which side are you on? Whose Walmart? Our Walmart? That's right!"
Tyfani Faulkner is one of the Walmart sitdown strikers.
[Tyfani Faulkner]: "They can afford to pay us more. We feel like we deserve more. All we want is fifteen dollars an hour and consistent full-time and respect. It's important for us to tell Walmart and to show other associates that we have a voice. You can't just treat any kind of way and think that it's OK."
Maria Elena Durazo, Executive Secretary-Treasurer Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, says "We cannot continue to allow our country's largest private employer to pay workers so little that they can't put food on the table for their families and then punish those who speak up about it.
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My Two Years at Walmart
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In my two years working at a Walmart in Florida, I learned a valuable lesson: The Waltons, who own Walmart, got richer while the workers who helped build their fortune suffered. I saw it every day.
I remember trading stories about not being able to pay bills and what it's like to have power and lights disconnected at home. There were times I couldn't even afford food for my lunch break. And I wasn't the only one.
That's why Walmart workers across the country stepped up last month to call on Walmart to publicly commit to $15 an hour and a full-time schedule. Workers are taking huge risks-like being arrested or going on strike and holding a sit-in in Los Angeles today-to protest retaliation for speaking out for better wages and hours. They're tired of living in poverty and being bullied out of talking about it, while employed by a billion-dollar corporation. Sign the petition now to tell the Walton family you support the workers' call for $15 an hour and a full-time schedule.
The Waltons are the richest family in America, with more than $150 billion in wealth and as much money as 43% of America's families combined. Yet they refuse to listen to workers about the struggles they face every day.
Trust me, $15 an hour and access to full-time hours would make a major difference for a lot of hardworking people who work at Walmart and their loved ones. And there's no reason that it can't be done. The Waltons just need to stop being so greedy and give workers a fair share for helping to make Walmart successful.
For all of my former co-workers at Walmart, I'm not going to rest until the Waltons come to their senses. That's why I signed this petition to let the Waltons know I'm standing with Walmart workers as we protest the company's illegal attacks on workers who dare to stand up for a better workplace. And if they continue to ignore us, then I'll be joining protests outside of Walmart on Black Friday. Join me to take a stand! Sign the petition to call on the Waltons to publicly commit to paying their workers $15 an hour and giving them access to full-time schedules.
In Solidarity,
Kevin
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Kevin Banatte
AFL-CIO digital fellow and former Walmart worker in Florida
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COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND
Note: Organizations submitting postings agree to not unfairly compete for commercial engagements.
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Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, 11/16
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Next Sunday Nov. 16 at 3:00 I'll be conducting the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra at Genesis Presbyterian Church 5705 S. Simms St, Littleton 80127. It's a great program of crowd pleasing masterpieces:
Brahms Hungarian Dances # 1, 5, and 6
Mozart Clarinet Concerto with our Principal Clarinetist Ted Homan
Mozart Symphony #35 (Haffner)
Ted is sounding great, beautiful expressiveness and a great interpretation. The orchestra is also sounding wonderful on everything!
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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
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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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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YOUTH ORCHESTRAS /
EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES
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DYAO Teacher Appreciation Month - Complimentary Tickets!
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 Thank you for the Music!
The Denver Young Artists Orchestra honors teachers in the month of November and invites you to be a part of Teacher Appreciation. Join us with this POSTCARD for complimentary admission to any concert in November.
Call 303-433-2420 with any questions and to reserve your ticket.
Visit DYAO.org for more information.
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| FOR SALE OR RENT / MISC. |
There are too many items to list that I am giving away
But they include a washer/dryer, refrigerator, microwave, upright piano (needs tuning and TLC), a dinette set, lawnmower, small barbecue, some kitchen utensils, end tables, beds dressers, etc. Contact
Generic dreadnought/jumbo size, including padded case cover. Little use. White. $650 firm. Contact Larry, 303-753-6633.
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
Alaunde Copley-Woods 720-406-8722 - alaunde@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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