Our mission is to harness the power of music to provide opportunities for disadvantaged youth to develop character, accountability, confidence, and positive relationships. We aim to provide the funds for students to ignite or further expand their passion for music through a year-long scholarship at the Littleton School of Rock.
Why Etch A Future?
On July 2, 2019, the community of Littleton, Colorado experienced a grievous loss with the sudden and unexpected death of Mark Etchason. Mark (known to many friends as “Etch”) touched the lives of so many different people during his 56 years on Earth (for more about Mark). In addition to a quick wit, compassionate ear, and encyclopedic knowledge of politics and sports, Etch was blessed with natural musical talent that he used to connect to people and bring the joy of music to the community.
Etch never let his lack of formal music training get in the way of his passion for music. He taught himself how to play the guitar and soon was able to play all of his favorite Rock and Roll songs despite the fact that he never learned how to read music. This musical passion led Etch to join a band called Heardsires, which would go on to entertain crowds at all sorts of venues (including an Alpaca farm) with a never-ending assortment of Classic Rock favorites.
We believe we can make a real difference in the lives of these students by helping them realize their full potential and deterring them from poor decisions that would hinder their future.
