MUSIC EDUCATION
Develops Self-Confidence
Increases Motivation for School
Improves Academic Achievement
Fosters Parental Engagement
Promotes Diversity & Inclusion
NEWS & EVENTS
Discover our initiatives to bring MUSIC back to SCHOOL!
Denver Comes Alive
We’re š¤© thrilled to announce that weāve been selected as a charity partner for the amazing event Denver Comes Alive 2025!
Mark your calendars for this š„šµ epic two-day music marathon on Friday, January 17th, and Saturday, January 18th, 2025, hosted by Live For Live Music and Cervantes.
Donāt miss out on over 30 amazing musicians performing in 10 unique band lineups!
TICKETS HERE
Welcome Centennial!
š£ Exciting news! Weāre thrilled to welcome 480 students into our program through a new partnership with CENTENNIAL, A School for Expeditionary Learning. These young learners now have the opportunity to experience the joy and enrichment that š¶š music brings. This milestone is about more than just music classesāit’s about providing students with a powerful tool for self-expression, creativity, and growth.
Centennial, an inspiring neighborhood school serving ECE through 5th grade, is built on a mission of exploration, compassion, and a commitment to learning about the š world. For the first time since 2018, students, staff, and families are celebrating the return of music, bringing the schoolās mottoā”We are learners of the WORLD, and we CARE”āto life in a new, vibrant way.
Round-up for a Cause
We are so honored to be the new beneficiaries of the Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom charity initiative!
When purchasing a Cervantes’ ticket online, consider rounding up your order to benefit our organization. Enjoy the best concerts in town while supporting music education in public schools!
DISCOVEr events
Battle of the šøBands
We are thrilled to announce the winning bands:
š„ 1st Place: Stil Runnin
š„ 2nd Place: No Rush
What an unforgettable night @ Cervantes. And we are so close to reaching the fundraising goal. DONATE NOW! Your support ensures we can continue transforming student lives through music education.
Thank you for rocking out with us and sharing our mission!
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All Together Now!
As we reflect on the success of our thirdĀ All Together Now!Ā Festival, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the many people that inspired, supported and created to make the experience truly unforgettable. Thanks to our captivating emcee,Ā Bianca Mikahn, to our talented and soulful guest musicians,Ā Hazel Miller & The Collective, to theĀ volunteersĀ that were the heartbeat of our event, to ourĀ supportersĀ who are the driving force behind our mission, to our music teachers who inspire and nurture, to theĀ workshops clinicians for using sound and movement to create.Ā And most importantly, to ourĀ students: you were the āļø star of the show! Your hard work, talent and dedication are the reason we celebrate, All Together Now!
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Welcome Dora Moore!
We are so excited to announce the expansion of our 2024 music program in Denver to Dora Moore ECE-8 School!
Dora Moore is one of Denver’s oldest public schools (1890), with a long and inspiring history of promoting children’s rights and social inclusion.
Including 200 recipients at Dora Moore, the number of students who now have access to music education through ETM-Colorado this year rises to 2,300.
Image Source: Dora Moore ECE-8 School, Homes.com
Our Program
The downsizing of school budgets too often results in the elimination of music programs despite its proven potential to develop childrenās emotional, behavioral, and relational development. Our mission: to bring music back to schools so that all children, despite social or economic status, have access to a high-quality education. Music is integrated into the school day through the skills of exceptional music teachers who are trained to promote diversity and foster parental and community engagement. Our national network serves more than 40,000 children every year in New York, Los Angeles, Denver and Boston. In Colorado, we operate in 9 schools involving a community of 10,000 people including students, families and school staff.