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November 29, 2014
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In Memory - Joe Bonner
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Joe Bonner: Denver musicians, Gov. John Hickenlooper remember the late jazz legend
 Sam DeLeo, Reverb
Denver Post, 11/28/2014 1
Denver musicians and Gov. John Hickenlooper remember Joe Bonner, the internationally known jazz pianist who died at the age of 66 on Nov. 20. Photo courtesy of Travis Broxton.
Piano legend Joe Bonner, who worked with giants from the jazz world on over 40 albums, passed away in Denver on Nov. 20. The coroner reported he died in his sleep from heart disease. He was 66.
Bonner was an internationally renowned pianist who was born in the same town of Rocky Mount, N.C., as Thelonious Monk. He played with jazz masters like Roy Haynes, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Pharoah Sanders, Billy Harper, Harold Vick and Max Roach. He had a distinguished roster of albums as a leader, as well. And though the above gives context to his accomplishments, it doesn t tell all of Bonner s story.
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Denver was Bonner s adopted home on and off for decades after he arrived in 1976. I didn t know Joe well, but, starting in the early 90s, I saw him play often at clubs and after-hours jam sessions, and occasionally ran into him at Capitol Hill bars. No one else matched his symphonic style of playing. Beyond his technique, Joe was a complex composer and relentless in pursuit of his aesthetic.
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Equity Tries to Influence Show Tours
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 By PATRICK HEALY
NOV. 25, 2014
NY Times
CHICAGO - Some of the sets looked flimsy, the acting was uneven, and the signature red wig needed bounce. But none of that mattered to Lilly Hickman, 6, as she watched "Annie," presented here by Broadway in Chicago, a booker of national musical tours.
Lilly burst into applause after "Tomorrow," and she giggled like other kids in the majestic Cadillac Palace Theater when the evil Miss Hannigan croaked, "How nice," after learning that Daddy Warbucks wanted to adopt Annie.
"This show makes me so happy!" said Lilly, who is missing all her front baby teeth but is old enough to have saved 37 Playbills from other musicals. "I love Annie because she's like me." How so? "Really smart!" she said.
When a child is this giddy, does it matter that the production is nonunion, lacking much of the panache of a Broadway-caliber show - even if the tickets (topping out at $142 for "Annie") are Broadway-caliber prices?
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In This Issue
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| In Memory - Joe Bonner | | Equity Tries to Influence Show Tours | | EVENTS & PERFORMANCES | | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | | Colorado Ballet, The Nutcracker, 11/29-12/27 | | Boulder Phil, The Nutcracker, 11/28-30 | | Centerpiece Jazz, 11/29 | | CSPO, The Nutcracker, 11/28-30 | | What's Cookin' Band, 11/30 | | Foothills Pops Band, 11/30 | | 'Off the Record' 12/6 & 12/27 | | Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 12/9 | | nglewood Arts Presents, 12/13 | | Rumble Seat, 12/20 | | STEADY ENGAGEMENTS | | AUDITION & EMPLOYMENT NOTICES | | CSO - Section Percussion | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | DMA Holiday Party & Membership Meeting, 12/30 | | Become a Certified Practitioner | | LABOR & POLITICS | | Precious Poison!! | | Truck Drivers End Misclassification Strikes | | These 7 companies spent more on CEO pay than federal taxes | | COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA & BAND | | Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, 11/16 | | Aurora Symphony Auditions | | Littleton Symphony Auditions | | Community Band Seeking New Members | | YOUTH ORCHESTRAS / EDUCATIONAL ENSEMBLES | | FOR SALE OR RENT | | MEMBER BUSINESS & SERVICES | | Contact Info - DMA Officers |
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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Louie Perez - Drums, Guitars, Percussion, Vocals
Steve Berlin - Saxophone, Percussion, Flute, Midsax, Harmonica, Melodica
Cesar Rosas - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin
Conrad Lozano - Bass, Guitarron, Vocals
David Hidalgo - Vocals, Guitar, Accordion, Percussion, Bass, Keyboards, Melodica, Drums, Violin, Banjo
Enrique "Bugs" Gonzalez - Drums/Percussion
Fusing rock, country, folk, R&B, blues and traditional Mexican sounds for forty years, Los Lobos have emerged from their self-ascribed status as the "soundtrack of the barrio" to become household names. Their debut may have been called Just Another Band from East L.A., but they've proven again and again that they aren't "just another" anything. True to form, the rockers are returning to their roots to perform an intimate, career-spanning acoustic set that sheds new light on old favorites. If Los Lobos has learned one thing in nearly four decades together, it's that playing by the rules is not for them. They tried it for a while, said no thanks, and they've been better for it ever since.
Colorado Symphony Presents concerts may not feature the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Members. These are presentation concerts only at Boettcher Concert Hall managed by the Colorado Symphony Association.
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Colorado Symphony Percussionists
Take a trip around the world with our world-class percussionists making beats with drums and exotic instruments that will surprise you.
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The Colorado Symphony is pleased to partner with Imbibe, to bring you Beethoven and Brews! Enjoy an exclusive beer tasting paired with light hors d'oeuvres and the sounds of a Colorado Symphony small ensemble performed in a casual setting. Beethoven and Brews features an ensemble performance and four 4 oz. samples of beer from your favorite local breweries. Additional beverage and a signature Beethoven and Brews pint glasses are also available for purchase.
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Jun Märkl, conductor
Jeffrey Kahane, piano
BEETHOVEN Overture to Fidelio, Op. 72
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, "Emperor"
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Former Music Director Jeffrey Kahane returns with his limitless talent, performing Beethoven's grandest piano concerto, the "Emperor." This program finishes with Symphony No. 5 and the four notes that changed the world. Whether you're a veteran of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony or know it from countless references in pop culture, film and television, there's nothing like the power of Beethoven's most famous work performed by your Colorado Symphony. Don't miss this incredible program.
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Colorado Ballet, The Nutcracker, 11/29-12/27
|  November 29-December 27, 2014
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
With live music by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra Click here to purchase single tickets. Click here to purchase a subscription.
Colorado Ballet presents the 54th annual production of The Nutcracker, November 29 through December 27, 2014 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Kick off the holiday season in spectacular fashion with The Nutcracker, featuring unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, onstage blizzards, timeless choreography and Tchaikovsky's extraordinary arrangement performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
This enchanting adventure will transport audiences to a magical world of awe and wonder. Bring the whole family to Colorado's most joyful holiday tradition.
TICKETS & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
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Boulder Philharmonic/Boulder Ballet, The Nutcracker, 11/28-30
|  There are still tickets remaining for all four performances of The Nutcracker, this Thanksgiving weekend at Macky Auditorium on the CU-Boulder campus. Make your holiday weekend special!
- Friday, Nov. 28 at 2 PM - Limited Availability
- Friday, Nov. 28 at 7 PM - Best Availability
- Saturday, Nov. 29 at 4:30 PM * - Good Availability
- Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 PM - Limited Availability
* Please note time change for Saturday's performance. All performances are 2 hours. Fill your holiday weekend with music, as this thrilling and heart-warming spectacle is brought to life with a cast of 100 dancers, live orchestra, full scenery, beautiful costumes, special effects, and special guests the Boulder Children's Chorale. Prices reduced in select side sections! |
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Centerpiece Jazz, 11/29
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Saturday, November 29, Mt. Vernon Country Club
8: 30 pm. Members and guests
Jonijanak.com edstephen.com
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic, The Nutcracker, 11/28-30
| NEW! Oklahoma City Ballet joins the Colorado Springs Philharmonic to premiere this season's production of The Nutcracker!
Make your holiday season more magical with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Oklahoma City Ballet. Get ready to experience the best in holiday entertainment with Tchaikovsky's musical masterpiece, The Nutcracker. Enjoy a spectacular beginning to your holiday season and create memories to last a lifetime.
Thomas Wilson conductor
?Robert Mills artistic director
Oklahoma City Ballet
Colorado Springs Children's Chorale
Other ballet dancers from the Pikes Peak region The Nutcracker
Friday, November 28 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 29 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 29 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 30 at 2:00 pm Tickets starting from $29 ($13 students)
719-520-SHOW * csphilharmonic.org * TicketsWest outlets Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
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What's Cookin' Band, 11/30
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The WHATS COOKIN' BAND will perform at Jazz@Jacks on Nov. 30th from 6:00 to 8:30. Not our Usual 5:00 Start.
 What a great way to finish your Thanksgiving Holiday. The Band features many of the finest Jazz Artists in the Metro Area.
The Show is FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Parking meters are FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME Hope to see you there, Gene Smookler |
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Foothills Pops Band, 11/30
| Foothills Pops Band
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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Pat Emerine and 'Off the Record' 12/6 & 12/27
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Public Performances in December
(sorry, there are the only 2 this year - all the rest are private events!)
Saturday, December 6th
OTR returns to Nissi's in Lafayette
7:30 - 11:00 pm
Nissi's has great food, an excellent wine list and full bar, and one of the best music listening/dancing rooms in the entire northern metro area! A truly wonderful place for an evening with friends... and of course, for dancing!
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Saturday, December 27th
OTR's first weekend night at...
Q's Pub in Littleton
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
You know you'll have cabin fever after laying around on the couch for the days surrounding Christmas, and you know that you'll need to work off some of the calories you just consumed... Plus, you'll be really tired of hearing "Frosty the Snowman" and watching re-runs of "What A Wonderful Life"!!! Soooo... put on your dancing shoes and join us at this great, well-known Littleton dance club! And as it's our first weekend night here, we'd appreciate your support!
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Second Tuesdays at Trinity, 12/9
| Second Tuesdays at Trinity Concerts Series is pleased to present Steinway Artist, Stephanie Cheng in Concert!
Tuesday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m.
You will not want to miss this wonderful evening!
Steinway Artist Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng has performed extensively in the United States, France, Italy, Japan and Taiwan to great critical acclaim. Her solo and collaborative engagements have brought her to many of the world's major music centers, including the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York, the Dame Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago, Opera City Hall of Tokyo, the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, the Kravis Center in Florida, and the National Concert Hall of Taipei.
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Trinity Presbyterian Church: 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada 80003
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students through high school,
and can be pre-reserved by emailing secondtuesdays@tpcarvada.org
or by calling 303-422-3656 x6000.
Tickets will also be available at the door that evening.
I'm attaching a photo here which Miss Cheng sent via Dropbox, so I do not have a url for it, but you could also pull it off of our Facebook page (Second Tuesdays at Trinity). If you have any trouble using the attachment, please drop me a line and I'll figure out another way to send it to you. She asked if we could please give a photo credit to Kevin Williamson when we use it. Thanks!
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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.
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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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Precious Poison!!
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 By DMA member Rod Taylor
allaroundseniors.net
A long way from Colorado, far back in Ontario Canada, there's an area called Kawartha Lakes. It's basically a semi rural farming area dotted with little towns and lakes, great fishing in the summer, and it's where I was born and raised. My home town was called Bobcaygeon. It used to have a population of eight hundred or so and swelled to quite a few more in the summer tourist season. Down the road about fifteen miles, there was another picturesque little place called Omemee Ontario. You can gather from the sound of these names that they're pretty heavily influenced by the local Indian populations. Once again, Omemee is just a wide spot in the road with a population around thirteen hundred where another kid with wild music dreams grew up. His name is Neal Young. We've never met although I would certainly welcome the opportunity and as far as I know, our musical pathways have never crossed.
It seems a little odd to me that we've gone all these many years and many miles without meeting, and in some ways our music tastes are miles apart. Yet, in listening to his music and all the articles I've read, there are areas where he and I are in total agreement and could not be more aligned. One of them is our mutual distaste for what is taking place in northern Alberta and the development of the Canadian Tar Sands.
The Alberta Tar Sands is one of the largest oil deposits in the world. According to some, it runs third behind Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Where it is number one though, is that it is the most highly acidic, toxic goop you could ever pull out of the ground and it's toxicity is the stuff legends are made of.
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California Port Truck Drivers End Misclassification Strikes: Union, Company Resume Discussions
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 Posted: November 24, 2014 by laborradio
By JoAnne Pow!ers
On Thursday and Friday, Los Angeles and Long Beach port truck drivers supported by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters ended eight days of strikes against five employers who have now agreed to meet with union officials. The primary concern of the drivers is their misclassification by employers as independent contractors. International Vice President Fred Potter serves as Director of the Teamsters' Ports Division:
[Fred Potter]: "They're not independent contractors. Most of them, they lease a truck from the employer. They have no independency at all. They can't drive that truck for any other customer. All their terms and conditions of employment, what they're paid, they have no say in. The hours they work, the loads they pull, that's all determined for them. They pay all the cost of operating the business. They pay all the fuel, all the tolls, all the repairs to the truck. The fact of the matter is we have a number of these drivers who worked a fifty, sixty or more hour week, and ended up with a negative paycheck."
At the request of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, the workers and the companies returned to the table for discussions the Teamsters Justice for Port Truck Drivers Campaign characterized as "productive". Potter says that as long as their meetings remain productive, the drivers will continue to work:
[Fred Potter]: "If those talks break down, we're gonna use whatever lawful, economic means we can use, including the right to go on strike. I don't like using the word 'never', it's all about negotiations...and where people are misclassified, we don't feel we have any latitude. The companies have to comply with the law. Those workers must be properly classified."
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These 7 companies spent more on CEO pay than federal taxes
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Firms reported more than $74 billion in profits last year, and received a combined total of $1.9 billion in refunds from the IRS.by Laura Lorenzetti
fortune.com NOVEMBER 19, 2014
Seven of the country's 30 largest corporations doled out more to their chief executives last year than to Uncle Sam.
These seven firms reported more than $74 billion in profits last year and received a combined total of $1.9 billion in refunds from the Internal Revenue Service, according to a study, giving them an effective tax rate of negative 2.5%.
The findings are part of a report from theCenter for Effective Government and the Institute for Policy Studies. The twoWashington, D.C., think tanks have published an annual study called "Fleecing Uncle Sam," which looks at CEO salaries and corporate taxes, since 2010.
The U.S. corporate tax rate is 35.3%, according to federal law. The reality is that most large corporations' pay a far lower rate. Large American companies pay an effective corporate tax rate closer to 12.6%, according to the Government Accountability Office. Essentially, a host of items can lower a corporate tax bill, such as write-offs for research and development costs, or the depreciation of buildings and equipment.
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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
|  CWE presents your favorite holiday carols as you've never heard them before with music of joy and beauty, led by guest conductor Dr. David Kish.
Dr. Kish is the conductor of the wind ensemble at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Find out more here. We are thrilled and honored to work with David for this concert!
Reimagined Holiday Favorites
Saturday, December 6 7:30pm
Littleton United Methodist Church
5894 S Datura St, Littleton 80120
DIJULIO A Carol Fantasy
BRYANT Radiant Joy
GORB Yiddish Dances
GIROUX Reimagined holiday favorites . . .
Composer Julie Giroux has cleverly arranged many of your favorite holiday tunes, from
Silent Night (in Gotham) to What Child is That Playing Carol of the Bells? Join us for this fun-filled celebration of the holiday season!
Tickets: $15 adult, $12 senior or student, $5 child 12 and under
Tickets are available at the door or purchase tickets online.
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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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Violin from Klotz family, Mittenwald circa 1740,
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
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If you need music arranging, a copyist or any sort of composition. Please e-mail Scott Higgins for quotes and samples. stoneboy@ultrasys.net
Flute compositionsavailable by Alaunde Copley-Woods:
"Chickens in the Garden" available on: fallshousepress.com (look under "flute duets")
or presser.com (search for copley-woods)
"1074: Nine Miniatures for Solo Flute" available on: fluteworld.com (after clicking on "flute music" you can search for Copley-Woods or browse under flute solos)
ATA shipping box, perfect for transporting musical instruments or sound equipment. It has two separate compartments, well padded. Practically new condition. It measures 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet. I no longer need it and I am looking for a reasonable offer.
Contact Enrico at enricovr@hotmail.com
Got Photos? DMA member Robert "Rusty" McCall is a professional photographeroffering a wide variety of specialty portraits, live performance images, and headshots for musicians, models, and performance artists of all types. Color, black & white, and custom color processes are available in candid, studio, rehearsal, and performance venue settings, indoors and out.
Examples can be seen at www.myspace.com/denverbasstrombone
Keep in mind that the DMA offers a "one-time" promo voucher of up to $60, which can be applied toward a professional promotional photo.
Quiet Song for Band- Grade 1/2, by Debbie Davidson.
A great song for the first band concert of the year! It uses the first five notes typically used in band method books, and is inspired by "Bolero." A quiet tune begins with the flutes and then gradually all of the instruments are added for a big climax before it tapers back down to the flutes. Sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
$25 Creekside Publishing Company
Available mail order through www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton.
Finale to Beethoven Symphony No. 9- Grade 2+ for full orchestra and SAB chorus, Debbie Davidson.
Arranged to make this amazing classic accessible for middle school students. Key signatures and changes are simplified. Vocal parts are all doubled, and the Baritone part is optional. An advanced part is included for extra support - when this piece was premiered at Cherry Creek Academy, a teacher played this advanced part on the cello and an advanced piano student played it on piano. Most of the second parts (i.e. second clarinet, second flute, second violin) can be handled by students in their second year of instruction. The Cherry Creek Academy performance involved singers, grades 5 - 8, band members, grades 6 - 8, and orchestra members, grades 6-8.
$65 Creekside Publishing Company
Availabe mail order through www.creeksidepublishingcompany.com or through Flesher-Hinton.
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Contact Info - DMA Officers
| Your DMA executive board invites you to contact them directly with any concerns, suggestions, etc. that you may have.
President: Pete Vriesenga 303-526-7239 - Pvriesenga@aol.com
Secretary-Treasurer: Adolph Mares 303-423-4748 - ARMares@aol.com
Vice President: Michael Weaver 303-875-4013 - cfsatb@yahoo.com
Executive Board:
Ron Bland 303-935-5099 - RBOBasso@aol.com
Thomas Blomster 303-322-1764 - blomster@dmamusic.org
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
Fax: 303-573-1945 |
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