Education Through Music-Colorado

Education Through Music-Colorado Partnering with under-resourced public schools to provide quality music education to ALL students

06/04/2026

🎶 What does music mean in the life of a school?

At Colfax Elementary, it means creativity, belonging, joy, and the opportunity for children to express who they are.

This short documentary shares the impact of music education through the voices of students, parents, school principal Michelle Koyama, and ETM-CO music teacher Molly Drewry.

💬 Students share what music means to them. Parents reflect on the growth, connection, and confidence they see in their children. Principal Koyama and Ms. Drewry show how music strengthens the entire school community.

Colfax has been an ETM-CO partner school since 2021. Their voices remind us that access to music education is not an extra. It is an opportunity every child deserves.

💜 Watch the video and help make music education possible for more students in Colorado.

👉 https://etmcolorado.org/donate

With gratitude to Collective Mind Technologies for generously offering their creativity and expertise in capturing and amplifying the stories of the Colfax community.

📣 We are proud to launch Musicianship in Business (MIB), a new leadership network bringing together accomplished profess...
05/21/2026

📣 We are proud to launch Musicianship in Business (MIB), a new leadership network bringing together accomplished professionals from every sector who share a meaningful relationship with music and believe every child deserves that same opportunity.

Thousands of students across Colorado still grow up without access to music education in school. MIB exists to help close this gap by transforming lived experience into advocacy and impact.

Built as a platform for storytelling and collaboration, MIB engages executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers who recognize the formative role music has played in shaping how they think, communicate, and lead.

🙏 We are deeply grateful to our founding ambassadors Skye Perry, Shawn Hansson, and James Slattery for stepping forward to share their stories and help establish this network from the very beginning.

⏰ On June 25, MIB will host its first gathering at the Clayton Hotel & Members Club in Denver, an intimate evening introducing this growing ambassador community and creating space for conversation, connection, and music.

If this mission resonates with your own journey, we invite you to visit the dedicated MIB page and express your interest in joining us for the inaugural event.

🔗 https://etmcolorado.org/mib/

✨ WHAT A DAY ✨Yesterday, the 5th annual ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL welcomed students, families, educators, artists, and c...
05/13/2026

✨ WHAT A DAY ✨

Yesterday, the 5th annual ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL welcomed students, families, educators, artists, and community partners for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, growth, and the power of music education.

💫 From inspiring workshops and collaborative experiences throughout the day to a joyful evening performance at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, our students reminded all of us what becomes possible when children are given sustained access to music as part of their education. 🎼

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible guest artists DOGTAGS for sharing their extraordinary talent and energy, and to our wonderful emcee Monique Brooks Roberts for bringing warmth, artistry, and inspiration to the celebration.

🙏 Deep gratitude to the organizations and facilitators who helped create such a meaningful day for our students:
🎶 El Sistema Colorado
🎶 Mobile Studio
🎶 Newman Center for the Performing Arts
🎶 Opera Colorado
🎶 Vocal Coalition Youth Choirs

To our ETM-CO music teachers, staff, volunteers, families, and everyone who helped make this experience possible: thank you.

And above all, to our students: you were the heart of this festival. 💜

📸 Photos by Glenn Ross

⏰ TONIGHT: ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL💫 Free and open to all, just as music should be for every child!Students from Educat...
05/12/2026

⏰ TONIGHT: ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL

💫 Free and open to all, just as music should be for every child!

Students from Education Through Music-Colorado partner schools will spend the day participating in workshops and collaborative creative experiences alongside professional artists, educators, and community partners before taking the stage at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts for a powerful celebration of creativity, growth, and musical expression.

🎶 This year’s event features a special performance by Denver’s celebrated q***r soul/jazz collective DOGTAGS and will be hosted by acclaimed violinist Monique Brooks Roberts, whose career has included performances alongside artists such as Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, and Diana Ross.

At a time when music continues to disappear from too many schools, the Festival stands as a joyful reminder of what becomes possible when students are given access to music education.

📍 Newman Center for the Performing Arts
🕠 5:30 PM
🎟️ Free admission + free parking
📺 Livestream available
👉 https://etmcolorado.org/festival

🎻 We’re honored to welcome Monique Brooks Roberts as emcee of the ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL on May 12 at the Newman Cent...
05/07/2026

🎻 We’re honored to welcome Monique Brooks Roberts as emcee of the ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL on May 12 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts.

A Louisville-born violinist recognized for her distinctive presence in the jazz and soul fusion circuit, Monique has collaborated with artists including Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, and Diana Ross, performing on stages ranging from the Grammy Awards to Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.

💫 Beyond her extraordinary artistry, Monique brings a deep commitment to expression, connection, and the transformative power of music. These values stand at the heart of the Festival and Education Through Music-Colorado’s mission.

Join us as students from ETM-CO partner schools across the Denver metro area take the stage alongside professional artists, educators, and community partners in a celebration of creativity, growth, and musical expression.

📅 May 12, 2026 • 5:30 PM
📍 Newman Center for the Performing Arts
🎟️ Free and open to all, just as music should be for every child!
📺 Livestream available
👉 https://etmcolorado.org/festival/

DOGTAGS live at the ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL on May 12.📍 Newman Center for the Performing Arts🎟️ Free and open to all, ...
05/01/2026

DOGTAGS live at the ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL on May 12.

📍 Newman Center for the Performing Arts
🎟️ Free and open to all, just as music should be for every child.
👉 Learn more: https://etmcolorado.org/festival/

Now in its 5th year, the ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL has become a cornerstone event in Colorado, celebrating the transformational power of music in school.

Education Through Music-Colorado students spend the day creating alongside professional musicians and educators, culminating in a live performance that reflects their growing confidence and all they have achieved.

🎶 After welcoming artists such as The Reminders, Old Man Saxon, Pink Hawks, Hazel Miller, and Giant Walking Robots, this year the stage will feature DOGTAGS, a Denver-based q***r soul and jazz collective that embodies friendship, community, and acceptance through their vibrant, expressive sound.

Their work ROSEWORLD was awarded “Best Debut Album” in Best of Denver® 2026 by Denver Westword.

The group has also been nationally recognized by NPR Music, with their song “Being Three” featured in the “Desk of the Day” series, selected from more than 6,000 Tiny Desk contest submissions.

⭐ Join us in celebrating our students alongside DOGTAGS, and in supporting a future where every child has access to music.

🙏 Thank you for answering The Call of Music with such extraordinary enthusiasm and generosity.Last night, our community ...
04/24/2026

🙏 Thank you for answering The Call of Music with such extraordinary enthusiasm and generosity.

Last night, our community came together for our annual fundraiser, a pivotal moment in sustaining a program that now reaches more than 5,000 students, including 3,000 who would otherwise have no access to music in school.

✨ Without question, the most sincere and moving moment of the evening was the performance by our students, supported and celebrated by their parents.

It was a glimpse of what it truly means to give a child access to music and how that opportunity resonates far beyond the classroom, reaching entire families and communities.

🎶 We were honored by the soulful performance of Lyle Divinsky and the electrifying energy and masterful funk of MTN LION, who brought the night to life.

🏆 Our deepest thanks to David Weingarden for his inspiring words as he received the 2026 Community Impact Award, reminding us that the magic of music begins in childhood, in our schools, and through a shared commitment to access.

A special thank you to Number Thirty Eight for hosting us for the first time and providing such a vibrant setting for this unforgettable evening, and to our brilliant auctioneer Halie Behr, whose energy elevated every moment.

♥️ To our corporate supporters and media partners, your leadership made this night possible and ensured that every ticket and every auction bid directly supports music education in our partner schools:
Barnes Construction, CoBank, Parsons Capital Management, Inc., Zaidy's Deli & Bakery, Brian Rosen, Brian Vaughan, Farm Bureau Insurance - Colorado, Goodspeed Merrill, LKL Associates, Inc, Rio Grande Co., Live For Live Music, and Collective Mind Technologies.

⏰ If you would like to experience the impact firsthand, join us for All Together Now! Festival on May 12 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts.

Free and open to all, just as music should be for every child.
https://etmcolorado.org/festival/

🎶 Lyle Divinsky will open The Call of Music at Number Thirty Eight, setting the tone for an evening where music takes ce...
04/20/2026

🎶 Lyle Divinsky will open The Call of Music at Number Thirty Eight, setting the tone for an evening where music takes center stage.

The event, organized by Education Through Music-Colorado, brings together artists, community, and supporters to expand access to music in public schools.

🎁 Alongside the music, the evening includes a curated auction of 40 items and experiences. Open to all bidders, whether or not you attend, the auction will close during the event.

🎟️ Join us in Denver
📍 Number Thirty Eight
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM

💎 Or take part in the silent auction from wherever you are!

👉 https://etmcolorado.org/call-of-music/

Let’s give every child the chance to learn, express, and thrive through music.

On April 23, we will gather at Number Thirty Eight in Denver for The Call of Music, an evening where music, community, a...
04/17/2026

On April 23, we will gather at Number Thirty Eight in Denver for The Call of Music, an evening where music, community, and generosity come together in support of students across Colorado.

💜 This event is made possible through the support of partners who share our commitment to bringing music back to our schools.

We are deeply grateful to our corporate supporters: Barnes Construction, CoBank, Parsons Capital Management, Zaidy's Deli & Bakery, Brian Rosen, Brian Vaughan, Farm Bureau Insurance - Colorado, Goodspeed Merrill, LKL Associates, Inc, and Rio Grande Co.

We also extend our sincere thanks to the media partners, Live For Live Music and Collective Mind Technologies, whose support helps amplify the reach of our mission.

⏰ 👇 There is still time to secure your tickets or take part in the auction, wherever you are, and help ensure every child has access to music.
https://etmcolorado.org/call-of-music

The auction is now open to everyone, wherever you are!⏰ On April 23, we will come together at Number Thirty Eight in Den...
04/16/2026

The auction is now open to everyone, wherever you are!

⏰ On April 23, we will come together at Number Thirty Eight in Denver for The Call of Music, our annual fundraiser supporting music education in under-resourced public schools.

With just one week to go, we’re excited to officially launch the event auction.

🎁 Featuring 40 carefully curated items, the collection includes music experiences, artwork, dining, travel, sports, and one-of-a-kind opportunities that reflect the creativity and spirit of our community.

The auction is open to everyone, whether or not you attend the event. Most items are available to all bidders, while a select group of live auction highlights will be reserved for in-person guests. If you are unable to attend and are interested in one of these items, we are happy to assist with bidding on your behalf.

💜 We are deeply grateful to the many companies, local businesses, artists, and organizations who generously contributed auction items, helping bring this collection to life.

🔍 Browse the auction 👇
https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/etmco/auction

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