Colorado Youth Bands

08/25/2026

What does your kid actually get out of band? Not just the instrument. Confidence, friendship, and showing up for each other, every week.

Fall 2026 registration is open now at:

Colorado Music Institute – Centennial
Gaskill Elementary – Littleton
Historic Grant Ave – Denver
Sabin World Elementary – Denver
Sunset Ridge Elementary – Westminster

Beginners welcome. Rehearsals start the week of September 14.

Register here: https://coyouthbands.org/colorado-youth-bands-registrations/

08/14/2026

A Night at Castle Marne

One night, one castle. Join us at The Castle Marne on Saturday, September 12 for music, mentalism, and real Denver history — all supporting children’s music education.

Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and entertainment. $50 a ticket, and space is limited. A few surprises are planned.

Tickets: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a37mbgc/lp/9a97ffab-3c3b-4509-9eb9-b0800eb7d653

08/13/2026

Registration is officially open for our Fall 2026 season!

Whether your kid is picking up an instrument for the first time or ready to join our all-levels program at Historic Grant Avenue, we've got a spot for them. Beginning band registration is now live at Colorado Music Institute, Gaskill Elementary, Sabin World Elementary, and Westminster Public Schools.

Spots fill up fast, so don't wait.

Colorado Youth Bands registrations are open for Fall 2026. Sign up for beginning band at four locations, plus all-levels band at Grant Ave.

07/05/2026

Don't miss our brass band's performance at 5:30 in front of the City Park Pavilion!

06/25/2026

Thank you to our campers, families, counselors and directors for an unforgettable week. See you next summer!

05/12/2026

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Big news!

We are thrilled to announce that the Zephyr Brass Collective will be joining us at Colorado Youth Bands Summer Band Camp this June at CSU Pueblo for a special performance and master class.

If you haven't heard Zephyr yet, check out their promo video.
They are a Denver-based professional brass quintet doing some really cool things with arrangements and new music.

This is going to be a really special experience for our camp.
Spots are still available!

Camp runs June 14 to 18 at CSU Pueblo.
Register: coyouthbands.org/summer-band-camp-2026
Financial assistance is available for families who need it

The Zephyr Brass Collective is a bold new voice in chamber music, blending technical mastery with fresh, genre-blurring creativity. Based in Denver, Colorado...

04/16/2026

Summer Band Camp registration is open. This June, Colorado Youth Bands is heading to CSU Pueblo for five days of full ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, workshops, and a final concert for families. Residence hall living, meals included, and a whole lot of music. June 14–18, 2026. Scholarships available.
Register now at coyouthbands.org/summer-band-camp-2026

04/13/2026

Dinner plans = sorted. Join us at Chipotle tonight from 5-9 pm and 25% of your order goes back to Colorado Youth Bands. Show this flyer or order online with code W89YFPN.

03/13/2026

Some kids are made for band.

They're the ones who practice without being asked. Who light up the moment they walk into rehearsal. Who are a little shy everywhere else in the world, but find their people the moment they pick up their instrument.

We'd like to tell you about RIver.

River isn't one specific student. River is the placeholder for so many kids we've known over 73 years, passionate young musicians who thrive in band but don't have the circumstances that make camp possible. And there are more of them every year.

This summer, we want to send kids like River to camp. A place where shy hellos turn into lifelong friendships, and where a week of music can become the highlight of an entire summer.
But for many families, camp feels out of reach.

Read River's full story and help us get them there. A generous donor has offered a $1,000 matching gift and every dollar you give is doubled until it's claimed.

Link to hear River's story in the comments.

03/10/2026

Our 5th Annual Solo & Small Ensemble Festival is coming up on May 2, 2026!
This is a great opportunity for students to build confidence, receive direct feedback from expert clinicians and earn medals for their performance.
Open to all band and orchestra students.
Registration is now open at Coloradoyouthbands.org