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Do you experience post-performance mood shifts?
Member and violinist of the Boston Musicians’ Association (AFM Local 9-535), Christine Vitale is asking for your participation in a research project on post-performance mood. She is currently a freelance musician and doctoral student of Counseling/Sport Psychology at Boston University and is conducting this research as part of her dissertation. Continue reading to access Survey.
"Right-to-Work" FOR LESS
A “Right-to-Work” for less initiative (Amendment 47) slated for the November Ballot is as deceptive in name as its proponents: “A Better Colorado.” They claim that “Amendment 47 will strengthen Colorado’s economy, create jobs and make our state more competitive,” but nothing could be further from the truth. Average annual earnings for workers in right-to-work states are $5,333 less than their counterparts in free-bargaining states.
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Front Range Youth Symphony Orchestra Auditions
Front Range Youth Symphony Orchestras are holding auditions for the 2008-2009 season May 10 and May 17. Looking for students ages 8-21 to play string, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments for three ensembles including the Youth Symphony, Symphonic Strings and Concert Strings.
Columbus Symphony Musicians Unanimously Vote to Reject Board’s “Final Offer”
Last night, the members of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra unanimously voted by secret ballot to reject the CSO Board’s “final offer” for a new contract which would take effect next season. The offer called for a 40% annual salary cut from all 53 Full-Time Musicians with no restoration in additional years.
Airline Workers Demand Place at Table in Northwest-Delta Merger
For the past several years, flight attendants, pilots and other airline workers have sacrificed pay, benefits and working conditions through a long series of bankruptcies, restructurings, mergers, layoffs and threatened liquidations. And on Thursday, airline unions told Congress workers must have a voice at the table when the biggest merger in the industry is being discussed.
International Association of Jazz Educators files for Bankruptcy Protection
The IAJE Board has voted to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the Federal Bankruptcy Law. While over 250 individuals contributed just over $12,000, this, along with the many other efforts and contributions of IAJE staff, Board members, and association partners, was simply not enough to address the accumulated debt of the organization or its urgent need for cash relief.
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Upcoming Concerts
May. 16, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»Orff Carmina Burana
Duain Wolfe, conductor | CSO Chorus
Colorado Childrens Chorale
Fri-Sat | May 16-17 7:30 p.m.
Sun | May 18 2:30 p.m.
Brahms - Schicksalslied
Orff - Carmina Burana
Carmina Burana, a 13th century manuscript taken from a Benedictine Abbey, remains one of the most popular works for chorus and orchestra with the text comprised of 24 medieval, secular Latin poems about lifes struggles and pleasures.
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
May. 17, 1:00pm
Dale Bruning Quartet
»Dale brings his All-Star Quintet line-up to celebrate in the Five Points Jazz Festival, May 17th from 1-3 pm.
BLAIR-CALDWELL LIBRARY
2401 WELTON STREET DENVER http://aarl.denverlibrary.org/
720-865-2401
Joining Dale will be:
Eric Gunnison - piano
Greg Gisbert - trumpet
Mark Simon - bass
Paul Romaine drums
Blair-Caldwell Library, Denver. (720) 865-2401
May. 17, 7:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»Orff Carmina Burana
Duain Wolfe, conductor | CSO Chorus
Colorado Childrens Chorale
Fri-Sat | May 16-17 7:30 p.m.
Sun | May 18 2:30 p.m.
Brahms - Schicksalslied
Orff - Carmina Burana
Carmina Burana, a 13th century manuscript taken from a Benedictine Abbey, remains one of the most popular works for chorus and orchestra with the text comprised of 24 medieval, secular Latin poems about lifes struggles and pleasures.
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
May. 18, 2:30pm
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
»Orff Carmina Burana
Duain Wolfe, conductor | CSO Chorus
Colorado Childrens Chorale
Fri-Sat | May 16-17 7:30 p.m.
Sun | May 18 2:30 p.m.
Brahms - Schicksalslied
Orff - Carmina Burana
Carmina Burana, a 13th century manuscript taken from a Benedictine Abbey, remains one of the most popular works for chorus and orchestra with the text comprised of 24 medieval, secular Latin poems about lifes struggles and pleasures.
Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. (303) 623-7876
May. 18, 4:00pm
Lizary Rodriguez Rios
»Described by reviewers as "an elegant artist" and "delight for mind, heart and spirit" Puerto Rican harpist Lizary Rodrguez will present an afternoon of truly uplifting and diverse music with her three harps. Don't miss this opportunity to experience this enchanting performer in a unique concert. Admission of a free will donation is appreciated.
Mountain View United Methodist Church, Boulder, CO. (303) 915-1590
May. 18, 7:00pm
Front Range Chamber Players
»The Front Range Chamber Players present an evening of dance with the Westin Arts Academy Ballet Ensemble, Sunday, May 18, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Stuart St. in Fort Collins. Western US premiere of the 1917 ballet The Kairn of Koridwen by American Composer Charles T. Griffes. Instrumental ensemble directed by David Brussel. Tickets $5-$20 and FREE for high school students and younger. More information at www.fortnet.org/frcp, or call 720-205-3648.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Collins. (720) 205-3648
May. 20, 2:00pm
Denver Municipal Band
»May 20, 2:00 P.M. The concert Band at Montclair Park
Montclair Park (Denver), Denver. (303) 322-8608
May. 28, 10:30am
Denver Municipal Band
»May 28, 10:30 A.M. The Concert Band at Crown Hill Cemetery for a Memorial Day Concert
Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver. (303) 322-8608