Established in 2009 by a group of Denver-based professional musicians, More Than Music’s goal is to challenge audiences to listen for and respond to their unique callings to serve others – using music presented in ensemble community as model and catalyst. Sometimes this looks like annual short-term “musicianary” trips overseas, giving away instruments to under-resourced musicians and establishing cross-cultural connections in Tier II Diplomacy fashion (sometimes in collaboration with the US State Department) – “Sound Diplomacy.” Sometimes it’s a multimedia school assembly program, challenging students to contemplate their callings to serve their communities, using the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr as example – “At the Table with Dr. King.” Sometimes it’s guest worship leading in churches, and recording those songs to share – “Blue Gospel.” And sometimes, it’s a multimedia, live-performance-based presentation of the Bible, one book at a time – “Blue Gospel Scripts.” A 501(c)3 nonprofit, More Than Music currently employs three staff members (Dave, Kaitlin, and Julie) and includes an ever-expanding diverse community of over 50 musicians across the US.
To challenge audiences to listen for and live out their callings to serve others – using music presented in ensemble community as model and catalyst.
Since 2009, More Than Music has existed to challenge audiences to listen for and respond to the unique call upon their lives to serve others for the betterment of their communities - using music presented in ensemble community as both model and catalyst. The group, led by Executive Director Dave LeMieux, is based in Colorado, USA and regularly tours the world looking for opportunities where meaningful cultural exchange can happen through what has been called “Sound Diplomacy.”
Whether through recorded music, instrument giveaways, gospel/jazz/blues music workshops, special collaborative concerts, school appearances, or outreach events in underserved areas, More Than Music places an emphasis on connection through music. With award-winning songwriting, expertise in American art forms such as jazz, blues, gospel, slam poetry, etc., and a faithful donor base helping to provide, among other things, instruments to gifted under-resourced musicians, the group is pleased to say that connection is happening!
Organization name
More Than Music Inc
2009
Tax id (EIN)
27-0388096
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
PO Box 630612Denver, CO, US
CO, US
US
IN
AE
