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"What Glenn Colton is to Theodore Roosevelt School,
the Beatles were to the world!"
Tom Slaiman, Principal

Glenn has performed over 5000 high-energy concerts for the young, and the young at heart. He draws upon a variety of styles including folk, rock, bluegrass, disco, blues, and country to create original music that teachers, kids, parents and grandparents can enjoy together.

His shows celebrate self-reliance, respect, responsibility, honesty, friendship, and other character building traits that will help to make our lives the wonderful journey it was meant to be.

Two -Time
Buffalo Music
Hall of Fame
Inductee...

Glenn gained much of his performing experience in the 1980's working as a solo singer/guitarist in the resorts, restaurants and pubs of eastern Long Island. During the

summer months of 1984 - 1988, he performed seven nights a week. These summer tours

gave Glenn the opportunity to sharpen his performing skills and expand his repertoire.

In the Fall, he would return home to continue his education at Buffalo State College, in preparation or a career in elementary education.

In 1988 with degrees in Business and Elementary Education, Glenn began his career as

a third grade teacher at Key Largo Elementary in Florida. In time, he decided to turn his

talents as an educator and song writer toward the young minds of tomorrow by taking

his musical classroom on the road.

The years of 1994-2001 were a time of growth and learning for Glenn as he created and marketed his live shows to elementary schools. In 1999, Glenn’s earned a sponsorship arrangement with Elixir Guitar Strings. In 2009 Glenn was inducted into the Buffalo Music

Hall of Fame. In 2012, Glenn was awarded the "Friend of Education" award by The School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS). In 2022, Glenn was inducted a

second time into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, this time, as a member of The Dooleys, an acoustic folk-rock trio known for their original music and unique three-part harmony vocals.

He has released 7 full length recordings of original material, 2 children’s books and a Live Greatest Hits DVD. His music can be streamed and downloaded from iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

Glenn's YouTube channel

features his music videos,

and has over 500,000 views!

In 2025, Glenn continues to perform his

high-energy concerts throughout the region.

Additionally, Glenn is...

The K-8 music teacher at

Immaculate Conception School in East Aurora, NY.

The Music Director at

St. Mary of the Lake Church in Hamburg, NY,

presenting music for Masses on Saturdays and Sundays.

Presenting his