There are many working committees within COMA, the goals and status of each are as follows: 

If you would like to participate in a Committee please contact the appropriate Committee Chair listed below.

If you would like to Chair a new Committee, please contact our President

Many of our Committee Chairs have been invited to be on the Westword Music Showcase Nominating Committee as well as the Capitol Hill People's Fair VIP Entertainment Jury.

Hard Rock Music Committee
Objective: Promoting serious Rock Music and the interests of Hard Rock Music artists of all genres in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.
Chair: Steven Blackheart Guitarist for Barstool Messiah and founder of Denver X Syndicate replication & local music store.


Former or Inactive Committees:

Music Directory

Objective:  To compile information and create a report defining the financial impact of every aspect of music use and consumerism in the State of Colorado to be used for various promotional purposes as well as in the seeking of grant funds and other support from government or other potential benefactors.

Chair: Tommy Nahulu

Status:  The report is being held in abeyance pending creation and completion of a comprehensive Music Directory (an extensive listing of music talent, venues, enterprises and businesses within the state), at which time work will resume, using the Directory as a tool.  

Showcase Committee

Objective: To put together COMA sponsored showcases.

Chair: Marcia Kent Davis

Advisory Committee

Objective: To advise the COMA Board on various matters of importance.

Chair: Russ Green

Technology in Music Committee

Objective: Pursuing new technologies in Music

Chair: Tony Thompson

Benefits Committee

Objective: Formed to increase the benefits fo being a COMA member

Chair: Nathan Decker

Northern Colorado Committee

Objective: Promoting the interests of Northern Colorado Music artists and businesses in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Status: Currently holding regular monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at Archers in Ft. Collins.

Chair: Chris K

Christian Music Committee

Objective: To assist Christian musicians through fellowship, education, and networking, and to encourage glorifying Jesus Christ through our talents. This committee will also promote outlets and venues for Christian artists.

Chair:Don Vickers

Status: The first committee meeting will be held at 4pm on November 18, 2001 at NorthWest Baptist Church, 7300 N. Zuni in Westminster. Committee members are encouraged to attend the COMA meeting afterward. We will order Pizza, so RSVP to 2rampart@home.com or 303-429-7109.

Colorado Hip Hop Coalition

Objective: Creating higher standards and expectations for Hip-hop performers in the State of Colorado while positively effecting the community through Hip-hop culture and it's artforms. Our motto is; Unity! Opportunity! Action!

Chair: Apostle 

Status:  Please visit www.coloradohiphop.org

Heavy Music Committee

Mission Statement: To bring all the different Heavy music makers and supporters from the Colorado area together, building a stronger local music scene. To let the world know that Heavy music thrives in the Rockies

Chair: Sin

Classical Music Committee

Objective: Promoting the interests of Jazz and Classical Music artists in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Goals:

1. to expand the audience for jazz and classical music.
2. to create more performance opportunities for musicians
3. to provide a forum for problem solving (marketing, advertising, new venues, etc)
4. to provide an opportunity to network and socialize

Chair: Judy Brady

Status: This committee is seeking a venue for regular meetings and possibly performances.

Songwriters Committee

Objective: Promoting the interests of songwriters in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Chair: Christy Wessler

Status: This committee meets monthly.  If you are interested in participating, please contact the Chair.

Blues Music Committee

Objective: Formed in conjunction with the Colorado Blues Society.  Promoting the interests of Blues Music artists in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Chair: Jim Primock

Bluegrasss Music Committee

Objective: Formed in conjunction with the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society.  Promoting the interests of Bluegrass Music artists in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Chair: Armando Zuppa

Cajun/Zydeco Music Committee

Objective: Formed in conjunction with the Colorado Friends of Cajun-Zydeco Music and Dance. Promoting the interests of Cajun and Zydeco Music in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Chair: Dan Wilging

Cover Bands Committee

Objective: Promoting the interests of Cover Bands in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Chair:  Tam Alverson.

Country and Americana Music Committee

Objective: Promoting the interests of Country and Americana artists in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Chair:  Steve Garvan

Rock Music Committee

Objective: Promoting the interests of Rock Music artists in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Chairs:  Barb Dye from Sweet Revenge Management, Sean Rajnic, and Dee Rudoff from the Band Trinity Fix.

Acoustic Music Committee

Objective: Currently being formed.

Chair:  Everett Moran 

Experimental/Electronic Music Committee

Objective: Promoting the interests of Experimental and Electronic Music artists in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Chair:  Glenn Clark

Dance/Electronica Music Committee

Objective: Promoting the interests of Dance and Electronica Music artists in Colorado in conjunction with and in addition to the regular COMA programs.

Chair: Liz Miller and Jessica Hydle 

Should you have interest in joining any of the above committees please either contact the Committee Chair (click on their name to send an email) or click on the Volunteer button at left and fill out the form.