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Instrument Drive Collects About 1,100 Instruments for Colorado Students

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Instrument Drive Collects About 1,100 Instruments for Colorado Students

April 3, 2025| Congratulations|

By Byron Reed, 9 News KUSA-TV | The Bringing Music to Life instrument drive has collected more than 1,100... Read More → Instrument Drive Collects About 1,100 Instruments for Colorado Students

Chris Maunu, Former Choir Director at Arvada West, Conducts National Honor Choir

April 3, 2025| Congratulations|

Arvada West and Colorado lost a true gem of a musician when Chris moved to Oregon! Chris writes: My life is... Read More → Chris Maunu, Former Choir Director at Arvada West, Conducts National Honor Choir

Springs Marching Band Wins Top Honors in Ireland International Band Championship // Legacy High School band, Broomfield, Playing in Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 20, 2025| Congratulations|

Photo: Legacy HS Band in Ireland | By Dara Korn, KDVR-TV Denver | LIMERICK, Ireland (KXRM) — Doherty High... Read More → Springs Marching Band Wins Top Honors in Ireland International Band Championship // Legacy High School band, Broomfield, Playing in Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Alaska High Schoolers Head to Ireland to Perform in St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 14, 2025| Congratulations|

Photo: Colony High School Marching Band | By Olivia Nordyke, Ankorage KTUU TV | ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU)... Read More → Alaska High Schoolers Head to Ireland to Perform in St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Indy Jazz Legend Wes Montgomery Honored With Historical Marker

February 27, 2025| Congratulations|

Photo: Wes Montgonery | By Joe Ulery, Public News Service, and by Sophie Young for Mirror Indy: Broadcast... Read More → Indy Jazz Legend Wes Montgomery Honored With Historical Marker

And Black History Month Brings us Caryn Elaine Johnson, an EGOT Artist

February 20, 2025| Congratulations|

Photo: Caryn Elaine Johnson, a/k/a Whoopi Goldberg | “My name is Caryn Elaine Johnson, but everyone... Read More → And Black History Month Brings us Caryn Elaine Johnson, an EGOT Artist

Billy Idol ‘Knocked Out’ by First Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination: ‘It Caught Me By Surprise’ // The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils 2025 Nominees: See the Complete List

February 13, 2025| Congratulations|

By Gary Graff, Billboard | About four months ago, Billy Idol was in Cleveland to sing “No More... Read More → Billy Idol ‘Knocked Out’ by First Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination: ‘It Caught Me By Surprise’ // The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils 2025 Nominees: See the Complete List

Amy Allen Becomes First Woman to Win Best Songwriter Grammy // 2025 GRAMMYs: See The Full Winners & Nominees List

February 6, 2025| Congratulations|

Photo: Amy Allen | By Lauren Turner, BBC News | You may not have heard of the first woman to be named best... Read More → Amy Allen Becomes First Woman to Win Best Songwriter Grammy // 2025 GRAMMYs: See The Full Winners & Nominees List

Adrian L. Maclin Named Recipient Of The 2025 Music Educator Award // Kirk Franklin To Receive Black Music Icon Award At 2025 Recording Academy Honors

January 30, 2025| Congratulations|

Photo: Music Educator Award nominees | By Nina Frazier, |Grammys |The 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as... Read More → Adrian L. Maclin Named Recipient Of The 2025 Music Educator Award // Kirk Franklin To Receive Black Music Icon Award At 2025 Recording Academy Honors

Former COMBO Board Member Dr. Harold Rapp, III, is Accepted into Study Program

January 17, 2025| Congratulations|

Dr. Rapp writes: Big step alert ! I’m officially taking the first step towards my dream of becoming a music... Read More → Former COMBO Board Member Dr. Harold Rapp, III, is Accepted into Study Program

The TANK Wins $15,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts

January 17, 2025| Congratulations|

The TANK Center for Sonic Arts has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts... Read More → The TANK Wins $15,000 Award from the National Endowment for the Arts

10 Musicians to Watch 2025

January 9, 2025| Congratulations|

Dazed Magazine | 2024 is officially over. We’ve seen Brat summer somehow swallow three quarters of the... Read More → 10 Musicians to Watch 2025

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Colorado Once Again Boasts the World’s Most-Attended Amphitheater / 12 Epic Concert Venues in the U.S. That Are Totally Worth the Trip

January 2, 2025| Congratulations|

Photo: Red Rocks | Story by John Wenzel, Denver Post | Red Rocks Amphitheatre has notched a new global... Read More → Colorado Once Again Boasts the World’s Most-Attended Amphitheater / 12 Epic Concert Venues in the U.S. That Are Totally Worth the Trip

Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Was Telecast January 1st

January 2, 2025| Congratulations|

While the actual ceremony took place in October, the edited show was broadcast on Wednesday, January 1st. We... Read More → Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Was Telecast January 1st

Hearts of Champions: Marching Across Colorado

December 26, 2024| Congratulations|

Video story: Channel 9 News (Denver) presented Hearts of Champions on Christmas Day featuring marching bands... Read More → Hearts of Champions: Marching Across Colorado

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