Blog
Press Release: Inside the Orchestra Partners with Denver Center for the Performing Arts for Tiny Tots
Contact: Shelby Mattingly Executive Director, Inside the Orchestra 303-355-7855 shelby@insidetheorchestra.org “It was perfect.” Inside the Orchestra Partners with Denver Center for the Performing Arts for Tiny Tots Winter 2018…
Inside the Orchestra for Adults 2018
If you’re ever in doubt that magic exists in the world, just spend a few minutes in the presence of children. Their imaginations are limitless, unburdened by the boring confines…
Positive Impacts of Music on 5 Stages of Life
At Inside the Orchestra, we know that having young children hear, appreciate, and participate in classical music-making is extremely beneficial to their development and well-being. From before a child is…
Tiny Tots Winter 2018 Sneak Peek and Exploration Activities
We’re getting soooo close to the start of Winter Tiny Tots. Are you as excited as we are?! We thought it would be fun to share some of the winter repertoire along…
5 Winter Scenes in Classical Music
Winter is upon us, with all of it snowy landscapes and frostbit mornings. For centuries, composers have been inspired by the beauty of the season. From depicting snow-covered trees to…
5 Unusual “Instruments” Used in Orchestra Music
Check out the pieces below written by some very creative conductors and the weird “instruments” they chose to include. If you’d like to hear a playlist of music featuring unique…
6 Musical Holiday Activities for Children and Families
No matter what you celebrate, this time of year can come with a lot of stress – what food to cook, who will be coming over and when, what presents…
4 Pieces of Music to Relieve Stress
Children can be just as affected as adults by the stress and anxiety around them, whether they are able to put words to it or now. We wanted to create…
Help Your Family, Help Yourself
As the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty cup. This is especially true for parents. Practicing self-care and taking some time for off from parenting—for a few…