You are Invited!

On Thursday, September 11, join us at Cervantes’ Other Side for a one-night-only benefit concert supporting music education in Colorado public schools.

This high-energy event celebrates our renewed partnership with Denver’s legendary Cervantes and showcases three incredible local bands — all rallying behind the mission to bring music back to the classroom.

🎙️ Lineup: Key of D · Honey Empire · Milquetoast & Co.

🎟️ Tickets: $35 — and 100% of proceeds benefit ETM-CO’s programs.

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Serve, Spike, Support!

On Sunday, August 3rd, join us at Majestic View Park in Arvada for a community volleyball tournament supporting Education Through Music-Colorado!

We are deeply grateful to board member Madison Kissel and The Kissel Group for organizing this special event — a joyful summer gathering with friendly competition, great company, and free ice cream from High Point Creamery’s Big Pinky truck.

Whether you’re on the court or cheering from the sidelines, your presence helps bring music back into Denver’s public schools!

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The Spring Concert

On April 24 at Dazzle, 🎷Jazz in Bloom brought our community together for a night to remember — a true milestone for Education Through Music-Colorado.

❤️ Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised enough to fund an entire school’s music program for a full year, giving over 300 students the opportunity to learn, create, and grow through music.

🙏 We are so grateful to our guests, students, volunteers, teachers, musicians, and generous sponsors for making this evening unforgettable.

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Empowering Educators

​On March 8, ETM-CO hosted an engaging Orff Workshop led by internationally acclaimed educator Matthew Stensrud. Music teachers explored creative, student-led learning techniques, enhancing their skills to inspire young musicians.​

🙏 A huge thank you to Matthew for leading such an engaging and insightful session, and to all the educators who participated with enthusiasm and open minds!​

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Winter Performances

As is tradition, our partner schools hosted their annual ⛄ Winter Performances, where students showcased their musical talents to parents, families, and the broader community. These concerts celebrated the hard work and creativity that students and teachers poured into their music throughout the semester.

From vocal to instrumental performances, these events highlighted the incredible growth our students made in their music education journeys. The warm atmosphere and 🌟 sense of community were truly inspiring. Parents, children, and teachers came together to celebrate the students’ achievements, from improved musical abilities to greater confidence and belonging.

Thank you!

Thanks to ♥️ YOU, we exceeded our CO Gives Day fundraising goal! On behalf of our students, teachers, staff and board members, we are deeply 🙏 grateful to everyone who made this extraordinary achievement possible.

It’s incredible to see our community growing year after year. This time, we did it together—with the help of volunteers, musicians, artists, local businesses, and sponsors. The joy of ✨🎶 music is truly contagious!

Welcome Centennial!

📣 Exciting news! We’re 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 🎶🎓 music brings. This milestone is about more than just music classes—it’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 🌎 world. For the first time since 2018, students, staff, and families are celebrating the return of music, bringing the school’s motto—”We are learners of the WORLD, and we CARE”—to life in a new, vibrant way.