Swallow Hill Music 39.667953° N -104.986694° W

Description

As a home for individuals and families who want to learn about, listen to and perform music, we invite everyone to connect and experience music in their own way. Swallow Hill Music hosts exceptional musical experiences throughout the community, focusing on the presentation of world-class artists who enrich the local arts scene and range from noteworthy local performers to up-and-coming and seasoned national and international acts.

Our music school welcomes students into an inclusive community where they make social connections through music.

With more than 165,000 musical connections made each year, Swallow Hill Music brings a new energy to the Denver metro area with programming that builds a community of music listeners and learners that are connecting to music in fresh and innovative ways.

Founded in 1979, Swallow Hill Music began as an outgrowth of the Denver Folklore Center, a music store in Denver’s Swallow Hill neighborhood that offered music lessons and performances to the community in the 1960s and 1970s. When the Folklore Center closed temporarily in the late 1970s, a group of committed volunteers formed Swallow Hill Music as a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “bring the joy of music to life every day.” From these humble beginnings, we have grown to become a cultural asset and distinct thread in Colorado’s musical fabric.


Lunch Notes

We do not have a lunch space, but encourage groups to use City of Kunming Park, 2 blocks walking distance from Swallow Hill Music, at Vassar and Sherman Avenues.

Bathroom Notes

We have 2 men bathrooms, 3 women bathrooms, and 2 gender neutral bathrooms, one of which is ADA accessible.

Cancellation Policy

If the event is canceled less than 7 days from agreed date by the buyer then 100% of the fees shall be paid to Swallow Hill Music.

Info

71 East Yale Avenue
Denver, CO 80210

+1 303-777-1003

michael@swallowhillmusic.org

Sun
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mon
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tues
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thur
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Subjects
Arts, Music, Instrumental Music, History, The Civil Rights Movement, African American History, Art
Activities
School Based Program, Performance, Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, K, Postsecondary, Preschool
Cost
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

Sing Along, Move Along

Our early childhood teachers lead students in an interactive musical class featuring dance, creative movement, song, percussion instruments, and more! Programs can be adapted to fit educational and seasonal themes. Swallow Hill Music will provide instruments.

Subjects Covered

music

Grades
preschool
Capacity
30 stu., Max 10 chap., 1 chap. per 15 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
45 min.

School Based Program

Percussion Workshop

Our Percussion Workshop introduces participants to hand drums and percussion from all over the world. Participants learn basic hand technique, rhythm, and skills to play together as an ensemble! Swallow Hill will provide the instruments!

Subjects Covered

arts, music, instrumental music

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, k, postsecondary, preschool
Capacity
50 stu.
Activity

school based program

Duration
45 min.

Ukulele Workshop

Our Ukulele Workshop introduces participants to the parts and history of the ukulele, as well as how to play it! Participants will learn some chords and a song! Swallow Hill will provide the ukuleles for each participant.

Subjects Covered

music

Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, postsecondary
Capacity
30 stu.
Activity

school based program

Duration
45 min.

Guitar Workshop

Our Guitar Workshop introduces participants to the parts and history of the guitar, as well as how to play it! Participants will learn some chords and a song! Swallow Hill will provide the instruments for each participant.

Subjects Covered

art, music, instrumental music

Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, postsecondary
Capacity
15 stu.
Activity

school based program

Duration
45 min.

Performance

We Will Rock You: History of Rock-and-Roll

Rock-and-roll music emerged in the 1940s-1950s in the United States, a style evolved from rhythm & blues. Rock-and-roll songs typically include electric guitar, electric bass, and drum set. Our performers play songs from rock-and-roll origins like Chuck Berry, its heyday like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, and contemporary interpretations like The Black Keys.

Subjects Covered

history, the civil rights movement, african american history, arts, music, instrumental music

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, k, postsecondary, preschool
Capacity
300 stu.
Activity

performance

Duration
45 min.

Pioneer Music of the Mountain West

Waves of explorers and settlers all contributed to the Mountain West’s musical heritage, including various acoustic and folk traditions. During this performance, musicians will share songs of mountain men, ranchers, miners and farmers, and will finish the assembly with recognizable and modern songs. Audience will have a chance to play period-relevant instruments with the musicians!

Subjects Covered

music

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, k
Capacity
300 stu., Max 50 chap., Min 10 chap.
Activity

performance

Duration
45 min.

The Melting Pot: Bluegrass & Beyond

This assembly examines the ways in which cultural traditions combine to form something new. Students will see live performances with folk and bluegrass instruments like guitar, mandolin, and banjo. With musical examples, students will see how the United States melting pot of musical cultures combined to create bluegrass.

Subjects Covered

music

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, k
Capacity
300 stu., Max 50 chap.
Activity

performance

Duration
45 min.

Rhythm: A Multicultural Music Experience

This assembly explores rhythm and percussion as it evolved out of Africa through the Caribbean, Brazil, and up through the Americas. Students will hear dun duns, djembes, talking drums, and congas. Students will also have an opportunity to play percussion instruments with the assembly performers.

Subjects Covered

music

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k
Capacity
300 stu., Max 50 chap.
Activity

performance

Duration
45 min.