Local Resources
Arts Education
Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
Give Them Music
To promote and revive the performing arts in our schools and communities through outreach programs, opportunities, resources and incentives.
Junior Symphony Guild
Awarded "best in the nation" in 1997 for educational outreach by the American Symphony Orchestra League.
New Millennium Conservatory for Strings
The NMCS is a new program for Violin, Viola and Cello. Courses include private lessons, workshops, chamber music, performance classes.
Parlando School for the Arts
Located in Boulder, CO, Parlando offers music lessons and classes for all ages and abilities.
Rocky Mountain Center for the Musical Arts
The Front Range Youth Symphony Orchestras
Bringing talented young musicians from across the Front Range for a unique study and training in Orchestral repertoire.
Arts Funding Resources
Colorado Council on the Arts
Combines state funds with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, and invests in communities across the state.
Foundation Center
Info about U.S. philanthropy and funding sources
Scientific & Cultral Facilities District
SCFD annually distributes approximately $40 million to over 300 local organizations.
The Denver Foundation
A community foundation serving seven counties of Metro Denver
Arts Organizations
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)
Businesses & Services (Members/Affiliates)
Advanced Neuromuscular & Musician Performance Massage
Neuromuscular therapy to help musicians play at a higher level
Allstate Insurance - Robert W. Cook
DenCo Consultants - Doug Kile
Employee Benefits, Insurance, Financial Services
Hake Hart & Lintzenich
Affordable legal services, specializing in Wills, Trusts, Property Transactions, Corporate Formation and Transactions, and Small Business Development.
Keller Williams Realty - Marti Henry
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The Colorado Reed Company
Providing handmade oboe and English horn reeds to professionals and students
Commentary
Adaptistration
Drew McManus on Orchestra Business
Colorado Labor Blog
Labor discussion authored and hosted by former Rocky Mountain News columnist Jim Hansen.
MusicianWages.com
The Website for Working Musicians
Polyphonic.org
The Orchestra Musicians Forum
Robert Levine's AFM Observer
Blog about the AFM written by Milwaukee Local 8 president and former ICSOM chairman Robert Levine.
The Hospitality Suite
Provocative discussion for professional musicians
Community Media
KGNU 88.5 FM Boulder and 1390 AM Denver, Independent Community Radio
KRFC 88.9 FM, Homegrown Radio for Northern Colorado
KUNC 91.5 FM, Community Radio for Northern Colorado
KUVO 89.3 FM, Denver's Jazz Oasis in the City
Radio 1190 AM, student-run independent radio
Entertainment Agencies
5 Star Talent and Entertainment, Inc.
Specializing in all styles of live bands, specialty groups, dance groups, multicultural and family entertainers, living statues, speakers, comedians...
Moments Notice Entertainment
Motown to Rock & Roll; Big Band Swing to Country & Western; Latin/Salsa/Mambo to 70's Disco; Classic Rock to your selected Variety Mix!
Vision Quest Entertainment
Bands, Trios, Duos, Solo Acts, Specialty and Novelty Entertainment. Over 1200 Musicians & Event Services!
Financial Resources
Bellco Credit Union
A member-owned credit union with a full range of financial services.
Electrical Federal Credit Union
Colorado's ONLY all-Union financial institution. Established in 1953.
Labor Organizations
Local Music Listings
Member Benefits
Union Plus Mortgage Program
Exclusive discounts and mortgage assistance
Member Resources & Organizations
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Players Association
For members of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Merchants (local)
Tromba Publications / Endsley Brass
Merchants (national)
Music Books Plus
AFM members receive a 10% Discount off the Retail price of all items.
Music Organizations
ASCAP
Represents more than 360,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers.
BMI
Collects and distributes license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers.
Friends of AFM
You don't have to be a union member or professional musician to help fight for musicians. If you care about music and musicians, you can join Friends of AFM
Future of Music Coalition
Guided by a firm conviction that public policy has real impact on the lives of both musicians and fans, FMC advocates for a balanced approach to music in the digital age.