Classical music’s calming effects are widely known and well-studied. Listening to classical music has been proven to enhance relaxation by increasing dopamine production and decreasing the production of stress releasing hormones. It’s no wonder why parents often play classical music for their children during bedtime or quiet time. However, if you head to the store […]
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Oftentimes, I think people get tripped up by the notion that philanthropy has to be expensive. They believe the only way to make a meaningful impact is to write a check with lots of zeros on it, and they’re discouraged from making charitable donations because they don’t think they can give enough to make
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We’re so excited for our Spring Tiny Tots series which starts in less than two weeks! As always, you and your littles will be able to get Inside the Orchestra as you’re surrounded by 31 professional musicians, modern dancers from the Hannah Kahn Dance Company, and a singer from Central City Opera. If you were
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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 Tiny Tots Series February 8TH Through March 10TH Tiny Tots: Immersive Arts Programs for All to Enjoy Denver, Colo (February 13, 2018) – For the
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 of reality. They have no problem believing in the impossible. They’re masters of make believe, purveyors of pretend, wizards of wonder. Their minds have the
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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 with some suggestions for engaging kiddos with the music. Here’s a sneak peek of 5 pieces you’ll hear at Tiny Tots in February and March
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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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When giving children access to screen time, it can be hard to find the right apps or sites for them to use that will be fun and educational. We have some suggestions for websites you can visit that will engage the little ones in your life with music in just about every way, from playing
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Boulder’s Face Vocal Band Guest Stars with Inside the Orchestra Denver, Colo (January 25, 2017) – For the first time ever, Inside the Orchestra will be joined by members of Face Vocal Band, the internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder. Mark Megibow, the vocal percussionist from Face, will guide the kids through a vocal
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We had such a good time with so many of you during our Fall Tiny Tots series! Whether you were able to join us and you’d like to have another listen to the music you heard, or if you weren’t able to make it this Fall and don’t want to miss out, we’ve put together a
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We brought Tiny Tots to Boulder for the first time ever last year, and we can’t wait to go back! We asked the Boulder folks where they thought we should do our next set of concerts, and the majority gave us one answer: the new Boulder JCC facility, which just opened its doors on September
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Tiny Tots: Interactive Orchestra Programs for All to Enjoy Denver, Colo (September 29, 2016) – Tiny Tots gets children truly “inside the orchestra” by seating the audience on the floor and surrounding them with our 30+ piece professional orchestra. The conductor faces the audience and talk directly to the kids throughout the performance, asking questions and teaching
