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Youth on Record is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in Denver, Colorado that provides free music education, professional mentorship, and paid opportunities to historically under-resourced communities.
History
[edit]Youth on Record was originally founded by the band Flobots under the name Flobots.org in 2007. In 2011, Flobots.org partnered with a program providing music production to youth residential treatment centers founded by Nathan Schmit and Aaron Makaruk. The two organizations would eventually merge. With original funding from Mike Fries of Liberty Global and in partnership with The Denver Housing Authority, Youth on Record would begin building its Youth Media Studio, which would complete construction in 2015.
Notable Awards and Recognitions
[edit]- Future of Music Coalition's National Award for Music Programming, awarded in 2014.
- Director's Community Leadership Award presented by Director James Comey in 2017.[1]
- Named "Best Place to Find the Future of Music" by Westword in 2018.[2]
- Recognized as an Honoree for the CBCA 2020 Business for the Arts Awards.[3]
- Winner of "Best Music Education Podcast" by Westword in 2020.[4]
- Program participants win Gracie Awards for Student Radio in 2023.[5]
Notable Collaborations
[edit]- Imagine Dragons played a sold-out benefit concert for Youth on Record at the Ogden Theatre in 2014.
- The Denver Post featured Youth on Record and the Youth Media Studio on the Sunday cover.
- Twenty-One Pilots played a sold-out benefit concert for Youth on Record at the Gothic Theatre in 2015
- Youth on Record FEMpowered participants performed for Michelle Obama at the Ball Arena in 2017.
- Yo-Yo Ma visited Youth on Record and performed a special community performance at the Youth Media Studio in 2018.
- Big Gigantic funded the creation of Youth on Record's music production lab in 2018.[6]
- Program participants performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for Film on the Rocks in 2018.
- In 2022, Shakey Graves donated a portion of every presale ticket to Youth on Record for his Red Rocks performance.
- In 2024, Denver Nuggets players Zeke Nnaji and Justin Holiday toured the Youth Media Studio at played improvisational music with program participants.[7]
- In 2024, Denver Nuggets player Jamal Murray toured the Youth Media and recorded music with program participants in collaboration with UCHealth.[8]
Mission and Programming
[edit]Mission
[edit]Youth on Record's statement mission is to, "empower young creatives to achieve their artistic, personal, and academic best by employing Colorado musicians and artists as their coaches and mentors."[9]
Open Lab
[edit]Open Lab is a free after school program for young creatives ages of 14 through 20 who are interested in exploring music production, song recording, music lessons and artist development. The program is facilitated by local professional musicians.[10]
Fellowship
[edit]Fellowship is an intensive and comprehensive 11-month program that is designed to bridge the gap between high school and either post-secondary school or a career. The program involves four layers of participation: Seminars for lectures, conversations, networking, and knowledge sharing; CoLab for songwriting, collaboration, recording, media creation, and hands-on exploration; Apprenticeship for hands-on skill development through working on YOR projects and community events; and Monthly Mentorship with individual meetings to support creative goals.[11][12][13]
Open Mic
[edit]Youth on Record's hosts monthly Open Mics; an opportunity for artists to showcase their musical talent in front of a live audience. This community event[14] also provides free food.
Media Arts
[edit]The Media Arts division of Youth on Record focuses on developing and deepening skills in audio production, storytelling, creative writing, interviewing, and project management. Interns receive technical training, professional development, and the chance to produce original audio pieces featured on Youth on Record podcasts.[15]
Block Party
[edit]Youth on Record's Block Party and Youth Music Fest brings together hundreds of community members each year for a day-long festival. This free community event is a youth led and youth designed event intended to provide festival management and performance experience for young creatives.[16][17][18][19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Denver - Youth on Record 2016 Director's Community Leadership Award Recipient". fbi.gov. Retrieved 10/31/2024.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ "Best Place to Find the Future of the Music Business - Youth on Record". Westword. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ cbca1985 (2020-03-11). CBCA 2020 Business for the Arts Awards: Youth on Record. Retrieved 2024-10-31 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Best Music Education Podcast - My Youth on Record". Westword. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION UNVEILS WINNERS OF THE 49TH ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS". Alliance for Women in Media. 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Giles, Jessica (2024-09-26). "Meet the Musicians Behind Big Gigantic Before They Perform at Red Rocks This Weekend". 5280. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Nuggets players connect with community through music". KUSA.com. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ UCHealth (2024-04-08). Rebound with Jamal Murray: Ep. 3 | Youth on Record x UCHealth. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Home | Youth on Record". www.youthonrecord.org. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Youth On Record". Do303. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Building, McNichols Civic Center. "If They Let Us: NO PERMISSION NEEDED | McNichols Civic Center Building". www.mcnicholsbuilding.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "CU Denver Goes Underground". CU Denver Alumni. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Bear, John. "Youth on Record's 2019 Fellows Showcase Music and Art at Mixed Meadows". Westword. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Freid, Ben (2024-09-17). "Music Award nominee interviews: Wes Watkins, iZCALLi, Youth on Record". The Colorado Sound. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ ""Underground at the Showcase," Youth-Produced Official Podcast of the Underground Music Showcase Releases Third Season". Grateful Web. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Free Pride prom, Youth on Record's Block Party, Chicano murals and more things to do in Denver this weekend". The Denver Post. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Rivera, Joselin (2022-06-09). "Youth on Record Celebrates 8th Annual Block Party". OUT FRONT. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Engen, Jessica (2022-06-06). "26 Things To Do in and Around Denver This Weekend". 303 Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Ortega, Ana. "Jimi Hendrix-Inspired ArtCar Debuts in Denver". Westword. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
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