Denver Jazz Club’s March 20th Session to Feature Your Father’s Mustache Band at Westminster Elks Lodge (1-5pm)

On Sunday, March 20th, from 1 to 5pm, it’s the Denver Jazz Club Session at Westminster Elks Lodge (3850 Elk Dr), featuring Your Father’s Mustache Band. Admission is $8 for Jazz Club Members, and $10 for Non-Members.

You can enjoy the terrific sounds of Your Father’s Mustache Band on the 20th! Current band members include: Joe Petrucelli, banjo; Charlie Smith, trumpet; Andrew Vogt, clarinet and baritone sax; Jason Petrucelli, trombone; Ray Leake, Piano; Roger Johns, bass; Jim Moore, drums; and Mike Johnson, washboard.

The UC Denver Claim Jumpers will perform from 1 until 5pm.

For the protection of our Denver Jazz Club members and guests: Please be sure you are fully vaccinated. It is required that those attending our monthly sessions at the Westminster Elks Lodge be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those children under the age of 5 are required to wear masks at all times. For club-sponsored student organizations, full vaccinations are required .

GREAT PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR 3 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS!!!!! 

Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Star 22-23 Auditions are taking place on Sunday, April 3rd for High School Musicians who play Trumpet, Trombone, and Bass, Euphonium, Baritone, Marching Baritone or Tuba (Must be COVID-19 fully vaccinated w/booster, or scheduled to be COVID-19 fully vaccinated w/booster).

THE AUDITION MUSIC AND RECORDING HAVE BEEN POSTED AT: http://bandresourcesunlimited.com/downloads/. 

WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sunday, April 3rd (6:30-9:00pm), at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial). 

WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED? Some jazz experience is preferred, but not necessary. 

MONTHLY CLINICIANS: Professional jazz musicians do clinics from time to time. 

REHEARSALS: Weekly rehearsals take place at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial), from 3:45 until 6:30pm or 6:15-9:00pm, each Sunday. 

PERFORMANCE GIGS? We feature our band during each monthly Denver Jazz Club session, professional jazz festivals, and performance gigs throughout the area. Past performances have included concert tours to New York City, and international jazz festivals at Montreux, Switzerland; Umbria, Italy; and Kongsberg, Norway. The Youth All-Stars will be performing on a summer 2022 European concert tour to Austria and Italy. 

SCHOOL CONFLICTS? No performances or rehearsals conflict with school activities. 

COST: Each selected student will be required to become a member of the Denver Jazz Club ($10 yearly fee). The monthly dues (4 weekly sessions) run $165, and are payable at the start of each 4 week period. 

WILL PAID GIGS REDUCE FUTURE TRIP COSTS? Any money the band is paid will go toward future trip expenses. 

MORE INFORMATION & AUDITION SCHEDULING: ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277. Ed’s complete resume, audition music, and audition recordings can be found at: www.bandresourcesunlimited.comPlease complete the Pre-Audition Contract and Audition Registration Form in advance. Additional information can be found at: http://youthallstars.denverjazzclub.com/. 

March/April 2022 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter now available!

Articles about the two upcoming exciting Denver Jazz Club Session performing bands are included in this newsletter – Your Father’s Mustache Band on March 20th, and the Annual Ron Cope Rent Party Fundraiser with the Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, DJC Youth All-Stars and the UCD Claim Jumpers on April 10th. You’ll also find an update on the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars, along with a listing of their donors over the past 13 years of their existence. The performance dates for various local band appearances round out the newsletter.

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Annual Mardi Gras Celebration with the Queen City Jazz Band, at Westminster Elks Lodge, on Sunday, February 20th (1:30-5pm)

PERFORMANCE DETAILS:

Artist: Queen City Jazz Band

Date: 2/20/22

Time: 1:30pm

Venue: Westminster Elks Club

City: Westminster

Address: 3850 W. 69th Place

Admission: $8/$10

Age restrictions: All Ages

Notes: Performances by the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars in between the sets of the Queen City Jazz Band (Bill Clark, Tuba/Leader; Eric Staffeldt, Trombone; John Bredenberg, Clarinet and Sax; Hank Troy, Piano; Rory Thomas, Banjo; Kevin Bollinger, Trumpet; Tony Pantelis, Drums; and Wende Harston, Vocals), Celebratory cupcakes will be served! Mardi Gras beads and decorations will also be provided!!

The CU Denver Claimjumpers will perform from 1:30 to 2pm. Performances by the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars will take place in between the performance sets of the Queen City Jazz Band.

For the protection of our Denver Jazz Club members and guests: Please be sure you are fully vaccinated. It is required that those attending our monthly sessions at the Westminster Elks Lodge be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those children under the age of 5 are required to wear masks at all times. For club-sponsored student organizations, full vaccinations are required .

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!