When Notes of Dissent Marching Band first appeared publicly on June 14, 2025, at the No Kings protest, they didn’t arrive as a novelty act. They showed up as something Colorado protest culture has been missing: organized sound, collective rhythm, and an open invitation to participate, regardless of skill level.
Since that debut, Notes of Dissent hasn’t faded back into rehearsal spaces. They’ve become a regular presence at actions across the Front Range, using music to amplify protest, build community, and make resistance unmistakably audible.
The band spans Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, and it’s built intentionally around access rather than polish. You don’t need to march. You don’t need to read music. You don’t need to own an instrument. What matters is showing up and being willing to contribute to something collective…