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Honolulu Symphony update
On behalf of all the Honolulu Symphony Musicians, we would like to express our gratitude to all the ICSOM and ROPA orchestras, locals, and individual musicians who have stepped forward with donations and good wishes for us. The overwhelming response to the Call for Action has been breathtaking and deeply meaningful: as of February 25, 2010, we have received a total of $104,977 from 39 ICSOM orchestras, plus donations from a ROPA orchestra and various locals.
Announcing Auditions for the Orchestra of Central City Opera
A selected number of highly qualified candidates will be invited to audition for the following positions in our 2010 orchestra:
• PRINCIPAL OBOE. This is a one-year position. The audition is scheduled for May 10, 2010.
• SECOND CLARINET. This is a one-year position. The audition is scheduled for May 11, 2010.
• SECTION VIOLIN. This is a tenure-track position. The audition is scheduled for May 17, 2010.
For further information please send a one-page professional performance resume to Mr. Kim Peoria, Orchestra Manager at kpeoria@centralcityopera.org.
Colorado Chamber Orchestra raises $4000 for soup kitchen
The Colorado Chamber Orchestra is pleased to announce our 2010 Valentines Day Benefit Concert for the Capitol Hill Community Services Soup Kitchen raised $4000 for the soup kitchen at Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition, the concert was an artistic success and the musicians were paid. We are proud that not a dime of public or tax monies were used for this benefit concert. www.cochamberorchestra.com
NEA Study - Artists in the Workforce
A new NEA report, Artists in the Workforce, details how Artists represent 1.4 percent of the U.S. labor force and constitute one of the largest classes of workers in the nation.
“The time has come to insist on an obvious but overlooked fact — artists are workers. They make things and perform services, just like other workers, and these goods and services have value — not merely in lofty spiritual terms but also in dollars and cents. Without denying the higher purposes of the artistic vocation, this report shows that artists play an important role in America’s cultural vitality and economic prosperity.”
Dana Gioia
Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts
Lone Tree Symphony's taking much, giving little - by Pete Vriesenga
Every summer, residents of Lone Tree, CO and neighboring communities enjoy a free concert by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. These concerts are presented in Sweetwater Park by the City of Lone Tree, but this coming summer the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra (a volunteer community orchestra) will replace the CSO. A CSO file photo still adorns the Lone Tree Summer Concerts website, but now accompanies a July 24 listing for the LTSO.
Owen Johnston's Memorial Service
As most of you now know, Jason Johnston’s baby son, Owen, passed away on Monday, February 1st. A memorial service is being held this Friday. Here are the details from Michelle Shah…
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Upcoming Concerts
Mar. 13, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»MAR 12-14 (FRI 7:30, SAT 7:30 & SUN 2:30)
CHOPIN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 • NATASHA PAREMSKI – CSO Masterworks
Peter Oundjian, conductor | Natasha Paremski, piano
BORODIN Overture to Prince Igor
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 2
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade
Guest conductor Peter Oundjian and dynamic pianist Natasha Paremski return to the CSO to perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The orchestra also performs Borodin’s Overture to Prince Igor and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
Mar. 13, 9:00pm
Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS
»Pete Wernick (Dr. Banjo) and his virtuoso travels to Lyons, CO, for an evening of their unique, supercharged "flexigrass" sound!
Oskar Blues, Lyons. (303) 823-6685
Mar. 14, 2:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»MAR 12-14 (FRI 7:30, SAT 7:30 & SUN 2:30)
CHOPIN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 • NATASHA PAREMSKI – CSO Masterworks
Peter Oundjian, conductor | Natasha Paremski, piano
BORODIN Overture to Prince Igor
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 2
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade
Guest conductor Peter Oundjian and dynamic pianist Natasha Paremski return to the CSO to perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The orchestra also performs Borodin’s Overture to Prince Igor and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
Mar. 16, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»MAR 16 (TUE 7:30)
CHERISH THE LADIES: A TRULY IRISH EVENING – CSO Pops
Scott O’Neil, associate conductor
Celebrate all things Irish with this spectacular group of artists. A blend of instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, Cherish the Ladies combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture into an immensely entertaining evening.
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
Mar. 20, 7:00pm
Telling Stories
»Join us for a fresh take on classical music and readings -- we're bringing local composers Anne Guzzo and Conrad Kehn's work to the D Note's stage, and we'll have original readings from Jeanine Fritz, Brianna Doby, and Megan Quinn. Stories about toddlers taking over the world, the sounds of children's stories at bedtime, and songs of the West. Come enjoy a pizza, some beer, and some great classical music and readings!
D-Note, Arvada. (303) 898-4042
Mar. 21, 2:00pm
Neil Bridge 7+
»The Neil Bridge 7+ plays a variety of big-band swing, jazz standards, salsa, ballroom, ballads and fun funky blues for dancing and listening!
Featuring Vocalist
Chazz Bowles & Karen Lee.
Admission is $5.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members.
Dance floor, cash bar, and food are available
Westminster Elks, Westminster. (303) 753-9206
Mar. 25, 7:00pm
Neil Bridge 7+
»The Neil Bridge 7+ plays a variety of big-band swing, jazz standards, salsa, ballroom, ballads and fun funky blues for dancing and listening! Featuring Vocalist
Chazz Bowles & Karen Lee with Special Guest Violinist Hong An.
2 Shows 7 pm and 9 pm $10 Cover
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, Denver. (303) 839-5100
Mar. 28, 6:00pm
Neil Bridge 7+
»The Neil Bridge 7+ plays a variety of big-band swing, jazz standards, salsa, ballroom, ballads and fun funky blues for dancing and listening! Featuring Vocalist Chazz Bowles & Karen Lee.
$5 cover
The Toad Tavern, Littleton. (303) 795-6877
Apr. 9, 8:00pm
Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS
»Pete Wernick (Dr. Banjo) and his virtuoso combo joins with Long Road Home Bluegrass band for or an evening of unique, supercharged "flexigrass" sound AND Long Road Home's traditional bluegrass!
Wildflower Pavilion, Lyons. (303) 823-0848