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

- Tom Slaiman, Principal

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Glenn Colton has performed well over

4000 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 music that teachers, kids, parents and grandparents can enjoy together.

 

He believes in the power of healthy choices, and invites his audiences of all ages to open their ears and their hearts to his engaging musical messages.

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 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 for 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 reputation earned him a sponsorship arrangement with Elixir Guitar Strings. In 2009 Glenn was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.  In 2022, Glenn was inducted a second time as a member of The Dooleys, an acoustic folk-rock trio known for their 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.

In 2024, Glenn continues to perform his high-energy concerts throughout the region. 

AND...

He is the K-8 music teacher at Immaculate Conception School in East Aurora, NY.

He is the Music and Choir Director at St. Mary of the Lake Church in Hamburg, NY,

presenting music for Masses on Saturdays and Sundays. 

He teaches guitar and ukulele lessons.  

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Glenn & Dad, 1985

St. Mary of the
Lake Choir, 2023

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1974

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1981

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