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Meet the Artist Reception Featuring Salsa Des Moines

March 6, 2012

Civic Music Association and Salsa Des Moines invite you to join us immediately after the Poncho Sanchez concert on April 7 for a “Meet the Artist” Reception and Salsa Dancing lessons!

Join us for food, drink, dancing and the chance to meet Poncho Sanchez and his band. This reception will feature live music and salsa dancing lessons.

Location: Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center, Drake University

Time: Approximately 9:30 pm (After the Poncho Sanchez Concert in Sheslow Auditorium)

Cost: $15 per person or FREE for CMA Members

Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band

February 27, 2012

Civic Music Association will conclude its 2011/12 Season with Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band on Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 pm at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium. A pre-concert performance featuring Salsa Des Moines will take place in Sheslow Auditorium at 6:45 pm.

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Special Concert in Celebration of Philip Glass

January 4, 2012

Philip Glass is one of the most influential composers of the late 20^th Century. In celebration of Glass’ 75^th birthday this month, some of central Iowa’s finest musicians are coming together to perform an evening of Glass’ compositions.

The Belin Quartet, Jonathan Sturm, Nicholas Roth, and others will perform works from Einstein on the Beach, Akhnaten, Orphee, String Quartet No.5, as well as a variety of solo pieces.

The concert will held on Friday, February 17, at 7:30 PM in Sheslow Auditorium, on the campus of Drake University. Admission is free.

Belin Quartet Internship

December 2, 2011

Civic Music Association is currently accepting applications for the 2012/13 Belin Quartet Internship Program.

Position Description

This internship is a 2 -year commitment with Civic Music Association ranging from May 2012 – August 2013 with off months of August 2012-April 2013. The new intern hired for 2012 will become the manager of the 2013 Belin Quartet. The intern will work with the current manager to manage the Belin Quartet for the Summer 2012. Duties will include, but not be limited to, production of season brochure and accompanying poster, public relations for series and coordination of concert dates, facility and set up. Additional duties include assisting the Civic Music Association Executive Director with operations, development and marketing of Civic Music Association.

Additional duties include:

• Production and mailing of the Belin Quartet season brochure

• Press releases and media contacts

• Production and distribution of the season poster

• Corporate presentations and contacts with other arts organizations

• Coordination of concert details and programming with the Quartet

• Administrative work in preparation for Civic Music Association’s 2012/13 Concert Season

Qualifications

College student with preferred Major in Music or Arts Management, Public Relations or Business/Marketing.

Salary/Benefits

1^st year – Intern non-paid but college credit may be available

2^nd year – $5,000

No additional Benefits are offered.

Hours per Week

Minimum of 20 hours per week during the Belin Quartet Summer Season (May 2012- August 2013 & May 2013 – August 2014)

Please send a cover letter and resume to Carrie Clogg, Civic Music Association, 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 244, Des Moines, IA 50314 or electronically to info@civicmusic.org

Civic Music hosts Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Sell Out Crowd!

October 7, 2011

Civic Music Association hosted a sell out crowd for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Friday, September 23, 2011! By the end of the concert, the entire audience in Sheslow Auditorium was up on their feet dancing to the sweet sounds of New Orleans jazz! Perhaps the most exciting part of the day was observing members of the band as they conducted a Master Class at the Fred & Patty Turner Jazz Center. A Drake University jazz ensemble worked one-on-one with members of the band while audience members observed and asked questions. The evening concluded with a Meet the Artist Reception sponsored by KCCK Jazz 88.3 with guests enjoying New Orleans style food, wine and post-concert music by the Ian Copland Trio. It was the perfect opening to our 2011/12 Season!