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Festival Of Lights Parade

December 10, 2024

We are so proud of our Changels choir performing at the Festival of Lights Parade!

Image showing Guns N' Roses drummer and TMC host to serve as grand marshals of Festival of Lights parade.

Desert Sun: Guns N’ Roses drummer and TMC host to serve as grand marshals of Festival of Lights parade

November 21, 2024

What does former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum have in common with Turner Classic Movies television host Dave Karger? Both will serve as celebrity grand marshals of the 32nd Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade on Dec. 7.

Official Holiday Tree Lighting and Festival of Lights Parade set for Dec. 6 & 7 with Rock & Roll Legend Matt Sorum and TCM’s Dave Karger as Grand Marshals and MORE!

November 21, 2024

City of Palm Springs: Official Holiday Tree Lighting and Festival of Lights Parade set for Dec. 6 & 7 with Rock & Roll Legend Matt Sorum and TCM’s Dave Karger as Grand Marshals and MORE!

Adopt the Arts Brings Music Education to PSUSD Elementaries

September 10, 2024

The nonprofit organization founded by Matt Sorum and Jane Lynch will introduce music programming to local elementary schools beginning this year.

Image of PSUSD Superintendent Tony Signoret and Matt Sorum. Skyhawk Studio.

Collaborate Through Rhythm: Rock Icon Matt Sorum Brings Music Education to Palm Springs Unified Elementary Schools

August 23, 2024

Numerous global rock stars have become Coachella Valley residents, but one is taking his love for the desert a step further—by starting music-education programs for local elementary schools.

Image of Rosewood STEM Magnet Honor Choir.

Rosewood STEM Magnet Honor Choir, The Changels, at LA Fleet Week 2024

August 19, 2024

On Saturday, May 25th, The Changels honor choir from Rosewood STEM Magnet elementary school, under the musical direction of teacher Molly Shelby, performed several songs on the main stage at Los Angeles Fleet Week 2024.