Where music organizations have come together to take joint action so that all people (regardless of their resources, ethnicity, neighborhood, sexuality, gender identity, or age) can find greater self-actualization through music.
Where there is a sustainable continuum of comprehensive music education that has a ripple effect, bringing more joy and increased well-being across the broader community.
Where we have built a cooperative, solutions-oriented network that is adaptive and responsive to the changing needs of this great city so that the power of music is unleashed in new and creative ways.
Our goals
Create a long-term shared vision and strategy for the desired future of Music Education in Denver.
Engage with students and the community in meaningful conversations around equity and the importance of each voice.
Create systemic change through our work to institutionalize equity in our community.
Our values
Awareness of Oppression
We will be intentional and critically engage with our work, taking into account the historical and current implications and practices of Race/Class/Gender/Sexuality oppression within Music Education.
Inclusive
Music Education is broadly defined to include all musical cultures and genres equally in the community. We believe if all cultures and genres are represented, our musical culture is enriched.
Unified
We come to this work as equals, and prioritize the goals of the Alliance to make a meaningful impact on the music community. Together, we achieve more than we ever could alone.
Reflective
We make an ongoing commitment to continue developing our personal and organizational understanding and practices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Committed
We commit to approach the work of the Alliance and our communication with each other and the broader community with humility, curiosity, and transparency.