Letter from the Executive Director Happy New (Fiscal) Year from Inside the Orchestra! July 1 marks the beginning of our new fiscal year, and we’re entering it with gratitude, momentum, and a renewed commitment to the transformative power of music. Before we turn the page, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the successes of Fiscal […]
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Musical Makerspace Fundraiser! Join us at this unique fundraising event benefiting Inside the Orchestra. Guests will experience a magical day of family fun, where imagination meets melody. Saturday, June 15th: Time 10:00am-12:00 pm at the International School of Denver. Families will have the opportunity to dive into a world of colorful and fun art projects
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Musical Yogis: A Yoga Class for the Entire Family A Fundraising Event for Inside the Orchestra Join Inside the Orchestra for a Family Yoga Experience!Come and immerse yourself in a delightful blend of yoga poses and enchanting melodies, where movement is synchronized with the rhythm of live orchestral music. Designed for ages 3 and up.Highlights
Ocean Folklore, Feminine Sounds of France To Celebrate Women’s History Month We’re bringing folklore right to your living room with visions of mythical mermaids, mermen, and water-play summoned by French Composer, Vocalist, Pianist, and Performer, Cécile Chaminade’s (1857–1944) L’Ondine. A song of ocean life and graceful movements through the water, L’Ondine is playfully produced by
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Think about the most important moments of your life: chances are music was right there with you. Music adds color to our experiences and richness to our emotions. By exposing children to a variety of music from their youngest years, they become open to the unique joys and benefits that each unique genre of music has
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We have some suggestions for great musical gifts your children and the whole family can enjoy! (Inside the Orchestra has received no sponsorship from any company or item featured in this blog post) Ages 2 & Under Percussion instruments can be great for little ones, allowing them to explore and create new noises. Egg shakers, or
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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 a follow-up to our Music as Stress Management blog post, sharing ways in which music can calm the little ones in your life (and the
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If you’re like many Coloradans, there’s a good chance your family will be spending some quality time this 4th of July weekend enjoying some s’mores around a campfire. Whether you’re venturing out for a weekend in the mountains or pitching a tent in your backyard at home, we’ve put together our top suggestions for making
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Kids of all ages can have fun together when they team up to make an indoor thunderstorm! This activity can be as simple or as complicated as you’d like, taking up just 20 minutes or a couple hours. Start by talking to your kids about thunderstorms. What do they hear? What do they see? What
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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 portraying the sounds of the frozen tundra, here are five pieces that will remind you of your favorite parts of winter. Check out the Spotify
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We all know how critically important it is to read to our children. Fortunately, there is no shortage of children’s books out there, covering nearly every topic you can imagine. We’ve put together a list of some of six of the best children’s books about our favorite topic – music! Many of these titles can
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We’ve put together some of our favorite activities to cool off, beat the heat, and enjoy some music in the process. We think you and your little ones will have a great time exploring these fun outdoor music activities. Water Balloon Hot Potato This is a super fun twist on the classic kids party game.
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