Swallow Hill Music

A nonprofit organization

261 donors

100% complete

$30,000 Goal

When you invest in Swallow Hill, you are making it possible for youth and adults, from all income levels and every walk of life, to experience the joy of music every day. With your support, Swallow Hill will continue its rich history of bringing people together to learn about, listen to and perform music.

Mission

to build community through music performance, education, and outreach

Background Statement

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 SHM as a nonprofit organization. From these humble beginnings, we have grown to become a cultural asset and distinct thread in Colorado's musical fabric.

Building on our legacy and unique strengths (including trusted curation of events, a broad view of acoustic folk music, and communal learning), we are now focused on ensuring we meaningfully welcome new audiences, partners, and cultures into all our programs.

Swallow Hill believes folk music transcends boundaries and speaks to the shared human experience. It is a universal language that knows no barriers of race, income, ability, or zip code. Swallow Hill strives to ensure that music remains an accessible and enriching force for all.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Swallow Hill Music

other names

SHM

Year Established

1979

Tax id (EIN)

84-0781725

Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

71 E. Yale Avenue
Denver, CO 80210

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Other

303-777-1003

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