Join the Mile High
Community Band
Whether you’re an experienced musician or returning to your instrument after some time away - WELCOME! We’re a fun-loving group of musicians, and there are no auditions required to get started. Simply fill out our membership form, bring your instrument to a rehearsal, and become part of our community. Join any time, but best well before a concert!
Our Bands
COncert band
Principal ensemble of the Mile High Community Band, playing symphonic music, marches, show tunes, pop tunes, and more.
Jazz band
Focuses on jazz rhythms, improv skills and learning basic jazz-related pieces and styles including blues, big-band, Latin jazz, and reggae.
Jazz Combo
Primarily plays jazz standards with an emphasis on developing small group improvisational skills. Join by invitation only.
How to Join
Tell us you’re interested
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Let us know you’re coming! Fill out our membership form so we can have music for you.
Show up
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When: Thursdays, year-round (excluding July for summer break)
Where: Denver West High School | 951 Elati St, Denver, CO, 80204
Parking: Lot by the football field, off off Galapago St
Our bands rehearse Thursdays at the following times:
6:00-7:10 PM
Jazz Band | Improvisation, rhythm, and classic jazz styles
Conductor: Tom Ball
7:15-8:30 PM (You may join one group or play in both time slots)
Concert Band | Our main ensemble, open to all levels
Conductor: Jason U’Ren
Combonians | Small-group jazz with an emphasis on improvisation
Conductor: Tom Ball (invite required)
Stick with it
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We hope you enjoy playing with us and will stick around to perform at one (or many!) of our concerts. We typically perform four concerts each year in March, June, October, and December at venues across the Denver metro area. Past venues have included local schools, the King Center on the Auraria Campus, and the Historic Elitch Theatre Carousel Dome.
Pay your Membership dues
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Membership dues account for 85% of our total revenue and help make the band possible. Dues allow us to pay our conductors and operations staff, reserve our rehearsal spaces and concert venues, and cover necessary administrative costs.
Membership Dues are $40 per month (or $160 per 4-month term), and they cover participation in any and all groups. Dues can be paid via Venmo, PayPal, cash, or check.
We don’t want dues to stop you from making music with us. If you need some help, ask us about our scholarships!
