Give the Gift of Music!
The 3rd Annual Gift of Music Instrument is August 28-September 5! Dust off your old flute or guitar and put it in the hands of the students at Columbus City Schools!
Don’t have an instrument to give? Donate to our GoFundMe and help us purchase new instruments!
WHERE
MUSIC
MEANS
BUSINESS
We are musicians, songwriters, music business professionals, educators, business and civic leaders from all walks of life brought together by our love of music. We are dedicated to the belief that through support of music, we can create richer, happier, more vibrant lives and economy for the people of Columbus.
WHERE MUSIC
MEANS BUSINESS
We are musicians, songwriters, music business professionals, educators, business and civic leaders from all walks of life brought together by our love of music. We are dedicated to the belief that through support of music, we can create richer, happier, more vibrant lives and economy for the people of Columbus.
Music Careers Start Here
Music Columbus’ mission is to connect music makers, music commerce, and community to engage in creating, performing and promoting great music for Columbus and the world.
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
BENEFITS & MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
CAREER RESOURCES
MUSIC EVENTS IN CBUS
Become a Member
(It's Free!)
Become a Member
(It's Free!)
Whether you are a working professional, an upstart artist/band, have aspirations of a career in the music or a fan, Music Columbus has value for all. Belong and benefit.
Support Music Columbus
Volunteer with Music Columbus
Donate to Music Columbus
MISSION
Columbus will become a great place to make a living in the music business and drive economic and artistic growth of the Columbus community.
VISION
Columbus is a hub of music innovation, collaboration, and artistry. Our music is an important cultural and economic asset of the region.
VALUES
Collaboration
Inclusivity
Inventiveness
Transparency
Nurturing
Accountability
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Since its inception, the Columbus Music Commission has counted inclusivity, transparency, and accountability as part of its core values. To honor and live these values, we must actively work to ensure equity and justice in the local, regional, and national music community and economy.
Click the link below to read our Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Commitment to Close the Gender Wage Gap.
Supporters
Board of Directors
Our organization is made up of a board of directors, advisors, and supporting organizations that are engaged with the music community in Columbus, Ohio and beyond.
Adam S. Friedman | Columbus City Attorney
Alec Wightman | BakerHostetler
Amber Knicole | Mojo Flo / Artist
V. Ann Haley | Business Executive
Brooke Paul | Taivara
Charlie Jackson | Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza
Christiana Moffa | Steiner & Associates
Corey Favor | Orange Barrel Media
Erin Beck | Office of the Mayor
Jami Goldstein | Greater Columbus Arts Council
Jamie Reed | JP Morgan Chase
Janet Chen | ProMusica
Jeffery Lyttle | JP Morgan Chase
Joey Gurwin | Oranjudio Recording Studio
Ken Freedman | NBC4
Lisa Jenkins | Vector Artist Management
Parker MacDonell | Rev1 Ventures
Paul Hoy | Class Acts Entertainment
Randy Malloy | Radio CD 92.9
Randy Sharma | M.D. Ohio Health
Robert Shenton | Plante Moran
Tom Krouse | Donatos
Skip Weiler | Robert Weiler Company
Executive Director
Bruce Garfield | Music Columbus
Get Involved
Let us know how you’d like to help and what you can offer the Columbus Music Commission.
Get Involved
Let us know how you’d like to help and what you can offer the Columbus Music Commission.
Get Involved
Let us know how you’d like to help and what you can offer the Columbus Music Commission.