Today's Victor Herbert fun fact intersects with our local Colorado history! You may be familiar with Red Rocks Amphitheater, but did you know Victor Herbert's music was performed at the concert that opened Red Rocks when it first became a music venue? How iconic. Thanks Vic!

It's time for another Victor Herbert fun fact! Have you ever heard of ASCAP? The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers is a music licensing organization that ensures artists get credit for their creations. A prominent composer, Victor Herbert was one of the founding members!

In honor of our upcoming show, "Herbert!," which features the music of turn-of-the-century American composer Victor Herbert, here's a fun fact: One of Herbert's most popular works is the musical "Babes in Toyland." This musical later inspired the all-female rock group bearing the same name!

We can't believe that the "Herbert!" is just one month away! "Herbert!" will feature the music of Irish American composer Victor Herbert, who played a significant role in American music at the turn of the century. We'll discuss this and more in the coming month!

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