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​Fort dodge area symphony

Hello. My name is Paul Hochmuth and I am manager of the Fort Dodge Area Symphony. At times-like now, I am looking to fill some string positions. MaryAnn Mori suggested I contact you. Thanks!

You can reach Paul at this email if you are interested in learning more.

cellist needed

A cellist is needed to play for a Good Friday Service at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  Tom is asking the musicians to meet at 5:30 p.m. for rehearsal before the service.  The service is on Friday, April 15th @ 7:00 p.m., and is expected to be about an hour.  Tom is willing to pay a $100.00 for the service.  If they have any questions they can call Tom at (515) 276-9266, or can contact Kevin

urbandale community theater

The Urbandale Community Theatre will be presenting Bye, Bye Birdie in the summer of 2022. There is still some question about dates, but the following is for sure:

Rehearsals with cast - 7/18-21
Evening performances - 7/22, 23, 29, and 30
Matinees - 7/24 and 31

All of the above will take place in the Performing Arts Center at Urbandale H.S.

Pit Crew rehearsals are tentatively scheduled for 7/9 and 16 at an undetermined location, so flexibility may be necessary.

Here is the parts list:
Violins (2-4)
Cellos (1-2)
Bass and Electric Bass
Reed 1: Alto Sax, Clarinet, Flute, and Piccolo
Reed 2: Alto Sax and Clarinet
Reed 3: Tenor Sax and Clarinet
Reed 4: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, and Bari Sax
Horn
Trumpet 1 & 2
Trumpet 3
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Piano
Percussion 1: Mallet instruments and some toys (this may be programmed into a keyboard part)
Percussion 2: Trap set and some toys
Guitar

If you are interested in covering any of those parts, please contact me as soon as it is convenient so I can sign you up (first come, first served)! As soon as the parts arrive, I will work out their distribution.

Thank you,
Carl

Carl Johnson

seabjay@yahoo.com
515-554-6478

easter brass grace united methodist church

Brass players needed (trumpets, French horns, trombones, and tubas) to play for Easter at Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines. Anyone interested can contact Michael Gookin here.

survey for woodwinds

Dear Carl and Des Moines Community Orchestra,
Greetings! My name is Ana Nelson, and I run a summer program for adult woodwind players called Virtual Woodwind Academy. I am an MM sax/clarinet grad of Indiana University (classical and jazz performance), and formed the program with Peabody flute grad Amanda Dame. I’m trying to connect with more adults to get feedback on what we’re offering at the program, to make sure that we are delivering what people need.
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I was wondering if you may be able to forward a short survey to the woodwind players in the Des Moines Community Orchestra? I love the mission of the ensemble and connecting players from a variety of musical backgrounds. We have connected with several other area community music groups, and have received very helpful responses.
As a thank you, we’ll be inviting everyone to a free masterclass on developing your practice routine! You are welcome to come as well if you’d like.

Here is the survey: https://forms.gle/zk7XtoBZGcdr61Ju6
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