Mission of the Mile High Freedom Bands

The Mile High Freedom Bands are committed to making positive contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and allies through musical events and activities that engage, excite, educate, and entertain audiences while supporting performers of all abilities.

The MHFB Story

In April 1984, a small group of instrumentalists came together to create the Denver Gay and Lesbian Community Band, founded by Robert Brown. Bob’s goal was to provide a forum for people of all backgrounds to create music together, educate the community, and meet new friends. A few months later, the band’s name was changed to the Mile High Freedom Band. From humble and brave beginnings until today, MHFB has served the Denver community through music. When public scrutiny of LGBT organizations was high during the early days of AIDS, MHFB provided an accepting place for musicians of all orientations. We are open to all who respect the diversities in life, including the LGBTQ community and allies. Through our performances and activities, we provide educational, cultural, and social enrichment for our members and audiences and strive to make a positive contribution to the community. MHFB is an established charitable organization and a member of the international Lesbian and Gay Bands Association (LGBA), having participated in performances around the world in support of the Federation of Gay Games (FGG), recent Presidential Inaugurations, and serving as co-producing ensemble of the LGBA Southwest Regional Conference in 2018. As we now move past our thirty-fifth anniversary celebrations, the future is brighter than ever and the Mile High Freedom Bands are poised to continue our exceptional growth and delight audiences old and new.

Join MHFB

The Mile High Freedom Bands brings the community together through music. In our ensembles, we welcome all musicians and all levels of musical ability. Our membership represents a wide range of backgrounds from those with music degrees to those who are returning to playing for the first time in many years. Wherever you are in your musical journey, MHFB has a place for you.

For information on becoming a member, please visit mhfb.org/join , send us an email to membership@mhfb.org, or call us at 720.515.MHFB.