One of our performers this past weekend was overheard saying, “I feel like a rock star”. Previously, one of our recipient kiddos said the same thing. At Chase the Music we create shared experiences where our performers and recipients feel seen, included, connected, respected, important, appreciated, and loved. This is core to what we do…
The mountains are a beautiful place and everyone should enjoy them. It’s tough for a family with kids that are battling a critical disease to get away, but so important. This past weekend Chase the Music partnered with Hope Kids and Murphys Resort in Estes Park, Colorado to provide a few days of fun away in the mountains. The…
Bob Freeman, aerobatic pilot Bob Freeman is an extreme aerobatic pilot with a heart of gold. He has moved up through the ranks of competition and as a previous member of the US Unlimited Aerobatic Team he has competed across the globe. When he heard of Chase the Music, he wanted to do something, but…
Yesterday marked a sad day. We attended the memorial service of Nancy Thorwardson. Nancy was a beautiful soul, who composed and performed two Chase the Music pieces, for the children of Respite Care during their wilderness adventure camps. Nancy’s first piece for Chase the Music was Sweet Saddle Pals. Nancy wrote it as part of…
When EmmaMarie and I visited RespiteCare last week her goal was to goal was to learn what made the kids there happy. She’s in the process of writing an original piece – “My Happy Song” just for these kids. See more about that visit here. EmmaMarie emailed the list that she created that day. It’s broken…
Performing artist Emma Marie, her sister Mia, mom – Cindy and I visited Respite Care in Fort Collins Colorado yesterday to build energy and inspiration for EmmaMarie’s new composition “Happy” which will be premiered later this month. Respite Care cares for kids that require 7×24 one on one care. The children (who are referred to as the ‘kiddos’)…
