All Together Now! Festival 2026
May 12, 5:30 PM | Newman Center for the Performing Arts
📢 You’re Invited
Join us for the 5th edition of the All Together Now! Festival, where music, learning, and community come together on stage.
Each year, students from ETM-CO partner schools spend the day creating alongside professional musicians and educators, culminating in a live performance that reflects their confidence and what they have achieved.
More than a concert, this is a moment where students find their voice, take the stage, and connect through music.
🎟️ Free and open to all, because music belongs to everyone.
FESTIVAL HEROES
Meet the artists, educators, and community leaders who bring this year’s Festival to life.
🎸 Guest Artists
This year, the All Together Now! Festival welcomes DOGTAGS, a queer soul/jazz collective blooming in Denver.
Built around the real-life relationship of founders Regi Worles and Michael Merola, DOGTAGS embodies friendship, community, and acceptance through their vibrantly evocative music.
🏆 Their album ROSEWORLD was awarded “Best Debut Album” in Best of Denver® 2026 by Westword. Recently, the band was nationally recognized by NPR when their song “Being Three” was featured in the “Desk of the Day” series, which highlights selections from Tiny Desk contest entries. The track was chosen from more than 6,000 submissions.
🎙️ Emcee
A Louisville-born violinist recognized for her distinctive presence in the jazz and soul fusion circuit, Monique Brooks Roberts 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.
🎭 Workshops
For ETM-CO students, the ALL TOGETHER NOW FESTIVAL is more than a moment on stage. Throughout the day, participants from partner schools across the Denver metro area take part in collaborative educational experiences alongside professional artists, educators, and community partners.
This year’s workshops are led by organizations and facilitators including El Sistema Colorado, Mobile Studio, the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Opera Colorado, and VOCO, offering students the opportunity to explore storytelling, composition, movement, ensemble performance, and musical expression in new and creative ways.
THROUGH THE YEARS
A glimpse at the joy, growth, and community that have shaped each Festival since 2022.
🎵 Festival 2025
May 15, 2025 | Newman Center for the Performing Arts (Denver)
In its fourth year, the All Together Now! Festival brought together more than a hundred students from ETM-CO partner schools for a full day of music, collaboration, and celebration.
Guided by dedicated educators and professional artists, students took the stage after months of preparation, sharing their confidence, creativity, and achievements with a vibrant community of families and supporters.
We are grateful to our guest artists Giant Walking Robots, to our emcee Spencer “p.s. edekot” Aubrey, and to our workshop leaders for creating meaningful experiences throughout the day.
🎵 Festival 2024
February 29, 2024 | Newman Center for the Performing Arts (Denver)
As we reflect on the third edition of the All Together Now! Festival, we are filled with gratitude for the many individuals who helped shape an unforgettable experience.
From our captivating emcee Bianca Mikahn, to our guest musicians Hazel Miller & The Collective, to the volunteers who supported every moment of the day, to our dedicated music teachers and workshop clinicians who brought sound and movement to life.
And most importantly, to our students—you were the stars of the show. Your talent, commitment, and joy are the reason we celebrate, All Together Now!
🎵 Festival 2023
May 11, 2023 | Newman Center for the Performing Arts (Denver)
Students from across Denver came together for an inspiring day of music and collaboration with Boss Eagle, Old Man Saxon, and Pink Hawks.
During the event, legendary singer Hazel Miller and music industry leader Chuck Morris received ETM-CO Awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Colorado’s music community.
🎵 Inaugural Festival (2022)
May 11, 2022 | Newman Center for the Performing Arts (Denver)
Students from ETM-CO partner schools took the stage at the Newman Center for ETM-CO’s inaugural Festival, marking the beginning of a new tradition for music education in Colorado.
We are grateful to Boss Eagle for emceeing, to The Reminders for their powerful performance, and to Wanda Vasquez Garcia for her leadership on stage.