97.3 KBCO-FM will release the first ever KBCO Studio C Local Edition CD later this spring. The limited edition CD will raise money for the Denver Public Schools through the KBCO Music Education Fund.

97.3 KBCO-FM is currently searching for Colorado's best local musicians to perform live in the Boulder radio station's in house performance studio, KBCO Studio C. Highlights from these live performances will be compiled onto the first-ever KBCO Studio C Local Edition CD. The CD will feature exclusive recordings from established as well as up-and-coming local musicians.

"97.3 KBCO has featured local musicians for more than 25 years, and Colorado's local talent is particularly hot right now, " says Scott Arbough, 97.3 KBCO Program Director.

Proceeds from the sale of the KBCO Studio C Local Edition CDs will be used to create the 97.3 KBCO Music Education Fund benefiting Denver's Public Schools. KBCO listeners may also make monetary contributions to the 97.3 KBCO Music Education Fund online at www.KBCO.com <http://www.KBCO.com> . All contributions are tax deductible.

“97.3 KBCO has presented the Denver Public Schools with an amazing opportunity through the KBCO Music Education Fund. The creation of this fund will help us address the extraordinary music needs in our 148 elementary, middle and high schools. The KBCO Music Education Fund will provide us with a unique way to highlight the important role music can and should play in every student’s life,” said Steve Katich, President of the Denver Public Schools Foundation.

The money generated through the 97.3 KBCO Music Education Fund will help the School District purchase additional instruments, equipment, books and materials for its 72,000 students. The fund will also help Denver Public Schools maintain the hundreds of instruments the schools already have and that are in need of repair.
97.3 KBCO- FM is currently accepting submissions for the KBCO Studio C Local Edition on CD or cassette. Submissions may be mailed to:

97.3 KBCO Studio C Local Edition
2500 Pearl Street, Suite 315
Boulder, CO
80302

For more information visit www.KBCO.com.

Contacts: Alison Heller, Marketing and Promotions Director, 97.3 KBCO-FM, 303-444-5600 ext 107 or alisonheller@clearchannel.com; Mark Stevens, Director of Public Information, Denver Public Schools 720-423-3414, or Mark_Stevens@dpsk12.org.