Education Outreach

Photos: Amanda Tipton

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Symphonic music has the power to impacts people of all ages and the Colorado Symphony has created unique educational programs specifically for students in Colorado Are you looking for a fun, educational activity in Denver for your school, troop, or club? Discover the region’s premier symphony orchestra through active participation in our youth education and outreach programs We are pleased to provide these programs for the 2021/22 Season, for both in person and virtual* engagement

Musicurious Youth Concerts

GRADES 3-12 This year’s theme for youth concerts is “Lift Every Voice,” which delivers a message of unity, social justice, and creative self-expression. Each year, more than 20,000 students in grades 3-12 (and beyond!) engage with the Colorado Symphony to learn about and experience the exciting, engaging, and enriching world of symphonic music. Advance classroom study will be supported by Colorado State Music Standards and Common Core aligned materials featuring this program’s repertoire.

Petite Musique

PRESCHOOL This community concert introduces the instruments of the orchestra to young children. Performed by a 16-piece chamber orchestra and narrator, this interactive program includes the musical telling of an age-appropriate story, a sing-a-long, and a live dance-a-long, too!

In-School Concerts

PRE K-12 Bring an ensemble of Colorado Symphony musicians to your school to present a delightful program of music and storytelling that stimulates children’s imaginations using music as a prominent element of the story.

Canta Y Baila Conmigo Music and Movementin Spanish

PRE K-2 In 2021, the Colorado Symphony launched an exciting new addition to its educational programs — Canta y Baila Conmigo® — a bilingual ECE music program that has provided families and young children with a culturally relevant and musically rich immersion experience introducing Spanish language through the music traditions of Latin-American children songs.

Master Mentors

GRADES 3-12 This highly flexible program provides support for music students of any grade. At the request of the teacher, a Colorado Symphony musician Teaching Artists will lead instrument demonstrations, listening/singing/movement workshops, coaching for band/orchestra students, advice for students interested in pursuing a career in the musical performing arts, composition/ improvisation, or another specific request. Now offering virtual visits!

Sensory Friendly

ALL AGES We believe strongly in access and inclusion. That is why our Sensory Friendly Concerts are specifically designed for people with memory loss, autism, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, and other conditions that might cause them to feel uncomfortable at concerts.

Learn more about these and other programs at: coloradosymphony.org/education.

* Some programs available virtually for 2021/22 Season. Visit coloradosymphony.org/education to check availability.