In 1977, two identical spacecraft called Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched carrying two identical phonograph records. The records contained music and sounds that represented cultures and life from across the globe, just in case the probes ever came across alien life! Voyager 1 is currently the farthest manmade object from earth. It hasn’t …
We are gearing up for our Tiny Tots: Outer Space concerts in October and November! It’s going to be out of this world! It has us thinking about music in space. Did you know that many astronauts love to make music? It’s true! Some of them have even taken instruments with them into space. Astronaut …
We’re getting ready for Tiny Tots: Outer Space, so we have space on the brain! Let’s make a paper plate moon. This craft takes less than 5 minutes and costs less than $5! You’ll need: a paper plate, cotton balls (or pompoms), and washable paint in white and black. Optional: string and tape OR dark …
Let’s make our own sheet music craft! This activity is great for kids aged 2-7. For this craft, we used buttons and pipe cleaners, but you could also use pompoms and craft sticks. You’ll also need liquid school glue and the printable music staff below. Glue your buttons in a row on the music staff. …
Let’s make a DIY harp! For this project, you will need an empty tissue box (long boxes work best) and rubber bands (may be different widths and lengths). Optional: paper, crayons, markers, stickers to decorate your harp. If you don’t have an empty tissue box, we know a few toddlers who can help you empty …
We have been loving all this rain! We enjoy splashing in puddles, drawing with wet chalk, and looking for earthworms. We also love to sing songs about rain. Here are some of our favorites. “I Hear Thunder” is sung to the tune of “Frère Jaques” (and also “Where is Thumbkin?”). When you sing the first …
At our summer Tiny Tots “Let’s Build” shows earlier this month, young listeners learned how to build music with the building blocks of the orchestra. Did you know you can also build your own instruments? In this video, we challenged two of our professional musicians to play the famous Also Sprach Zarathustra on their usual …
Looking for a fun, musical event for your children this summer? Inside the Orchestra is bringing music education to Anythink Libraries in Adams County this month! A trio of professional musicians will have little learners from ages 2-6 interacting, pretending, and dancing along with the music in a movement-based program. Afterwards, kids will rotate through …
Tiny Tots programs are a testament to the power of creativity, exploration, and the joy of music. These unique interactive experiences are curated for children aged 7 and under, offering them the opportunity to not only listen to orchestral music but also actively participate in building their own musical creations. In this blog, we will …
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Creation and music go hand-in-hand. Roll up your sleeves and unleash the home art supplies as you and your littles embrace your inner artists to the soundtrack of calming music harmonizing in the background. You’ll create guided art masterpieces and watch as the paper in front of you transforms before your very eyes. Prepare for …
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Take your little one’s love and curiosity of music to the Great Outdoors this summer! With a simple twist on Hide and Seek, an added element to Statues and a variation of Four Square, your kiddos will be moving and actively listening faster than a popsicle can melt. Check out Inside the Orchestra’s activity post …
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Nothing says summer like a clever and colorful scavenger hunt! Occupy your little ones and fill their minds with wonder as they scour the home, backyard or a nearby park for items included within a scavenger hunt planned just for them. To get started, head over to our Scavenger Hunt activity post and let the …
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