IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Interactive in-school and online programs to immerse students in musical learning - all customizable to suit your classroom's needs.
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About Us Feedback Tiny Tots: In-Person In-Person Programs: Small Ensemble In-Person Programs: Large Ensemble Virtual Programs: Preschool - 1st Grade Virtual Programs: 1st - 5th Grade Additional Resources: All Ages Learning Tools: All Ages How to Sign Up
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About Us Inside the Orchestra (IO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. At IO, we are passionate about the world of the orchestra being a place for everyone. Working to cultivate an inclusive and equitable environment where all children feel welcomed are key components of our work. Our immersive, experiential programs are designed with the age and stage of each child served in mind. In-person programs are open to the public and in metro Denver schools. Virtual programs are available around the world.
Our Mission Inside the Orchestra (IO) brings music to children, cultivating music appreciation and enhancing their education through engaging, interactive experiences with orchestral music. IO is committed to bringing music to kids in professional, relevant, inclusive, and fun ways. IO believes in music’s ability to connect, educate, delight, and transform.
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Feedback: In-Person "...the upbeat, diverse, and not too long musical selections, the warm and friendly conductor, the actions and sound making for kids, the staging everything was engaging, age-related, and fun! All around a very valuable experience. Bravo to you!" "The kids are still talking about the concert days later! They loved getting to 'meet' so many different instruments, hear them alone and then together, see how dancers move differently with music, and hear singers interact with different instruments."
"The bilingual program was amazing!" "You do an extraordinary job of engaging, educating and entertaining students. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!" Thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming to the school and having our students experience this music. It was amazing.
Feedback: Virtual "It was well put together as a full program, captured and kept my children’s attention, increased their musical knowledge and appreciation, and they were following along with movements and answering the questions out loud."
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"Thank you and the orchestra members who participated in this wonderful educational experience!" "This is truly the most amazing online music resource for kids I have ever seen. I can’t thank you all enough for making this available." "I thought this was fantastic virtual program."
In-Person Field Trips 1st Grade & Younger
In-person Tiny Tots programs are 45-minute immersive, interactive concerts for kids 7 and under (and their adults) to get truly “inside the orchestra.” Attendees are seated on the ground and encircled by our 30+ piece orchestra. Music selection, program design, and scripting are all geared to connect young children with music – physically, emotionally, and mentally. Named in Denver Westword’s “Best of Denver,” the experience is one-of-a-kind! These programs include a 45-minute immersive, interactive orchestral performance and a DIY instrument making kit for child(ren) to take with them. Our upcoming season includes music from around the world, exploring the science of sound, and a celebration of all the instruments. Come play with music! These will be limited capacity, socially distanced events.
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In-School Programs ECE - 8th Grade
Pop-Up Recess Programs Bring music to recess with our interactive pop-up trio programs. These 20-minute programs are designed to get kids moving, listening, dancing, and pretending with the ensemble. Led by a musician who will introduce each piece, these programs are a great way for kids to experience live music safely and in new and fun ways.
Small Ensemble Assemblies Students will interact with a teaching artist and musicians as they are guided to move and react to the music, answer questions and prompts about what they’re hearing, and think creatively and critically about the composers and the music. Program options include single or multi-visit options, adaptable based on public health guidelines and needs of the school.
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In-School Programs ECE - 8th Grade
Full-Scale In-School Assemblies A 14-16 piece professional orchestra experience for ECE-8th grade. The audience is seated on the floor and surrounded by professional musicians. The conductor faces the students and engages them throughout the performance, asking questions and teaching them about the music as it is playing around them. Students are treated to up-close-and-personal demos by the strings, woodwinds, horns, and percussion. Scripting is designed to not only introduce musical concepts but to tie to curriculum that children are studying in other subjects. Programs are available in English and in bilingual English/Spanish formats. Full-scale programs are currently on pause due to COVID-19. Anticipated to return in spring semester 2022.
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Virtual Programs
1st Grade & Younger
Each virtual Tiny Tots release has a central theme, and includes 12-14 pieces of music introduced by a teaching artist and performed by a chamber ensemble. The programs are intended to encourage kids to engage with diverse styles of music and the instruments of the orchestra. Highlights: Five unique program releases Programming in English, Spanish, and French Active engagement Online musical activities, exploration, and musical games Downloadable activity books to share with your students for screen-free fun Children will: Delight in unexpected musical experiences Learn about dozens of musical instruments See and respond to diverse musicians, dancers, singers, and artists from a variety of musical styles and art forms Get creative and have fun Five unique program releases. Each release includes a downloadable activity book.
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Virtual Programs 1st - 5th Grade
Virtual Field Trips Virtual Field Trips bring music and art directly to you and your students! Programming is carefully designed by professional musicians and educators to optimize the child’s experience. All virtual field trips include e-guides with activities, curated playlists, and educational content to help students engage further with the music. Pre-recorded session topics include: Tour the Orchestra Science of Sound: Musical Highs and Lows Musical Storytelling
Virtual Curriculum A new yearlong virtual curriculum that brings orchestral music into your classroom. Designed for K-5th grade students, the trilingual (English, Spanish, French) curriculum will be organized in monthly topics and weekly lessons. Students take a deep dive into subjects such as orchestra basics, fundamental music concepts, musical storytelling, and careers in the arts. Diversity and equity in composers, performers, and artistic styles is woven throughout the curriculum as students learn about the full, rich world of the orchestra. Programming includes: Performance videos Educational videos on instruments and music On/offline lessons Activity guides and workbooks Musical games
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Virtual Programs All Ages
Additional Resources The IO website is designed to offer a variety of free educational tools you can use in your classroom or at home: Curated audio playlist library organized by theme and mood Videos page with short and longer form videos featuring different instruments, musical concepts, storytimes, and activities Online musical games and downloadable offline musical games An activity guide database searchable by student age and activity type
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Learning Tools All Ages
Learning Tools All teachers who sign up for any of the virtual offerings this school year will be sent two sets of learning cards and access to an additional virtual learning platform.
Composer Cards Featuring 25 original hand-painted portraits and short bios about each composer. Highlighted artists range from 1,000 years ago to present-day composers. You also get an online platform with: An electronic version of each card Music samples for each composer Additional biographical information Hands-on activities
Orchestra Flashcards The orchestra flashcards feature real images of the all the instruments in a full orchestra – from the piccolo down to the bass. You can practice the names of the instruments and learn what orchestra family they belong to as you explore the cards. Plus, if you use them along with the video programming, the flash card colors match the colors of the shirts worn by the musicians in the corresponding instrument family. Page 9
Sign Up To request info on in-school programs and/or access to the virtual programming and learning tools, submit your contact information here:
insidetheorchestra.org/metro
insidetheorchestra.org | info@insidetheorchestra.org (303) 355-7855
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