Winter 2017
Welcome to Tiny Tots! We encourage movement throughout the program! Feel free to let your little ones get up, dance, and participate in the interactive moments. Please be mindful of musicians and other attendees. Look in the program notes for the interactive elements that are highlighted in blue text. Have any questions, comments, or concerns? Find either a Tiny Tots volunteer in a white t-shirt or an Inside the Orchestra staff member in a red t-shirt and we'll be happy to help!
About Us We firmly believe that introducing children to the arts at a young age strengthens not only that child but the community as well. In an effort to be inclusive of all children, we underwrite our concerts, thus providing an experience that is otherwise unavailable to many communities.
Our Main Programs
All of our programs get children literally inside the orchestra as they are seated on the floor and surrounded by our professional musicians. Performances include diverse music and feature opera singers from Central City Opera, modern dancers from Hannah Kahn Dance Company or Kim Robards Dance, and a student soloist.
Tiny Tots
Geared towards children ages 6 & under, their families, and schools, Tiny Tots seats the audience inside of a 30+ piece orchestra. Concerts are held in locations all around the Denver metro area, from Parker to Boulder and in between.
Inside the Orchestra for Schools
A 14+ piece orchestra outreach program for k-8 school children. Both the repertoire and approach to learning are designed to support and enhance the school curricula. Schools also receive in-depth follow-up sessions with our conductor.
Additional Programs
Inside the Orchestra offers programs for children with sensory processing disorders and adults with dementia through partnerships with the Autism Society and Alzheimers Association. We also have one exciting, adultsonly event a year, Inside the Orchestra for Adults. Learn more about it on our website or on page 10 of this program.
Come Visit Us at the Merchandise Table!
Looking for a fun gift for someone special in your life or have questions about our programs? We can help you at the check-in and merchandise table. We've also got some great things available for purchase: - Activity Books - Onesies and T-shirts: From 12 months through adults XL - CD's - Tiny Tots Passports - We can take donations by card at the table as well! Purchase of merchandise helps to support our programs.
What's Coming Up Winter Tiny Tots
2/8- Mile Hi Church, Lakewood 2/18- History Colorado*, Denver (downtown) 2/22- Temple Emanuel, Denver (Hilltop) 2/23- Boulder Jewish Community Center 2/27- Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver (downtown) 2/28- CU South Denver, Parker* 3/18- History Colorado, Denver (downtown)
Spring Tiny Tots 4/22- Buck Recreation Center, Littleton 4/25- Commerce City Recreation Center 4/26- Temple Emanuel, Denver (Hilltop) 5/1- Boulder Jewish Community Center 5/3- CU South Denver, Parker* *Museum admission included Performances at 9:30 and 10:45AM
Family Music Fest 5/13- Stanley Marketplace. Family Music Fest is a day of music and creativity for families and children of all ages!
Conductors Tom Jensen, Music Director Celebrating his 31st season with Inside the Orchestra, Thomas H. Jensen, a seasoned conductor, musician, educator and voice talent, was hired to design and implement the Inside the Orchestra programs in 1985. Prior to that, he earned his degree in Music and Conducting from Hamline University in Minnesota and did his graduate work at Texas Christian University. He founded and served as Music Director of the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio, served as Music Director of the Twin City Institute for Talented Youth, Music Director of the Colorado Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet, and Guest Conductor of the Denver Chamber Orchestra, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and Nashville Ballet. “Conductor Tom” loves to captivate audiences, young and old, with enthusiasm and flair.
Steven Aguiló-Arbues Associate Conductor and Director of School Pograms Steven Aguiló-Arbues enjoys his various roles as a conductor, vocal coach, recitalist, and répétiteur. He has served on the faculties and coaching staffs of Manhattan School of Music, Centro Studi Lirica (Italy), Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Crested Butte Music Festival. Mr. Aguiló-Arbues not only works with Inside the Orchestra as an associate conductor, but he is also the associate music director for The Renaissance Project Choir, performs regularly with the Central City Opera Ensemble Artists, and has been on Opera Colorado’s music staff since 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Colorado (Boulder) and a Master of Music degree and Professional Studies Certificate from Manhattan School of Music. Mr. Aguiló-Arbues is also fluent in Spanish and English, helping him to communicate with countless students while educating them in music.
Repertoire Will Be Chosen From Canzon Septimi Toni No. 1 Symphonic Metamorphosis Excerpts- Turandot and Scherzo Happy Birthday Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5
Gabrieli (1557-1612) Hindemith (1895-1963) -Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)
Featuring Central City Opera
Romeo and Juliet Dance of the Knights Student Concerto Symphony No. 7 Excerpts- Movements 2+4 Orpheus in the Underworld Infernal Galop Masquerade Suite Galop
Prokofiev (1891-1953) Haydn Beethoven (1770-1827) Offenbach (1819-1880) Khachaturian (1903-1978)
Featuring Kim Robards Dance
The Planets Mars Can't Stop the Feeling
Holst (1874-1934) Various
Featuring members of Face
William Tell
Rossini (1792-1868)
Program Notes Canzon Septimi Toni No. 1 - Giovanni Gabrieli (1557-1612) Gabrieli was an Italian composer and organist, and was one of the most influential composers of his time. His music is often written in call and response style (one group of instruments begins, followed with a "response by other instruments) because of the layout of the church for which he composed his music. Since this music sounds like instruments talking to each other, the brass section will demonstrate how they "talk" back and forth. Excerpts from Symphonic Metamorphoses - Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Hindemith was a German composer who wrote vocal and orchestra music. Written in 1943, this piece is based on themes by Weber, another famous German composer. This piece is one of Hindemith's most often played works, and was even choreographed as a ballet for the New York City Ballet. This music sounds like people asking and answering questions- kids will get to answer questions and then the woodwind section will be featured. Happy Birthday Happy Birthday is said to be the best-known song in the United States! Its composer is unknown but until Fall of 2015 it was under copyright, so if someone sang it on tv or in a movie they could owe royalties up to $700! The conductor will explain that some songs have words, and the kids will get to sing along with the orchestra. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 - Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) This aria is one of Villa-Lobos best-known works. It was originally written for soprano and celli but has been arranged for other instruments as well. The soprano will not be using any words as she sings along with this piece, in contrast to what the kids experienced during Happy Birthday. Romeo and Juliet, Dance of the Knights - Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Dance of the Knights was written in 1935 as part of the Romeo and Juliet ballet. It is also known as "Montagues and Capulets," and depicts the struggles of the two famous warring families. Kids will get to stomp like giants along with the music- adults should stay seated to allow clear sightlines for the children.
Symphony No. 7, Movements 2+4 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Upon its premiere in 1813, Beethoven remarked that this symphony was one of his best works. The 2nd movement was so popular that they did an immediate encore. It is slow, oftentimes thought of as sad, but beautiful. The 4th movement, in contrast, is loud, happy, and bright. The conductor will talk to the kids about opposites in music before this piece. Orpheus in the Underworld, Infernal Gallop- Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) Orpheus in the Underworld is a satirical/comic opera based on the Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice. The Infernal Gallop is the best-known excerpt of music from this opera. Commonly called the Can-Can, this piece has been used across all genres of music and is instantly recognizable. Kids will be encouraged to raise their hands into the air or lay on their backs and kick-up into the air. Masquerade Suite, Galop- Khachaturian (1903-1978) Choreography Title: Birthday Masquerade This music sounds like you're going to a party! Galop is the 5th movement of the Masquerade Suite. A galop, or galoppade, is a lively French country dance first introduced in Paris in 1820. Choreographed by Kim Robards, dancers from Kim Robards Dance will join us for this fun piece. The Planets, Mars- Gustav Holst (1874-1934) The Planets is an incredibly popular 7 movement suite by Holst that depicts all of the planets except for Earth. Mars, known as "The Bringer of War," is a fun and loud movement that was written for the fiery red planet with blazing brass and pounding drums. The conductor will talk about how composers get their ideas for the music they write. Can't Stop the Feeling It's time to dance! This song from the hit-movie Trolls was popular all summer long, with it's upbeat music and fun lyrics. Cody Qualls and Mark Megibow of Face Vocal Band will join us to perform this song. Before the song, kids will learn how to sound like different instruments. They'll then get a crash-course in percussion sounds and beat-boxing from Mark Megibow of Face. Kids should feel free to get on their feet and dance! Overture to William Tell - Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) Rossini wrote 39 operas throughout his life, and this is the overture to his first opera, William Tell. An overture is a piece of instrumental music that introduces an opera or a play. Thanks to its use in the Lone Ranger TV series in the 1950s, this overture is often associated with cowboys and the wild west. Kids can pretend to ride their horses off into the sunset.
Performers Violin Lynne Glaeske Reinier Knetsch Steve Erickson Annamari Karacson Naomi Sue Smith Kathy Thayer Gyongi Patheo Ingrid Peoria Lionel Young
Flute Valerie Johnson Oboe Kathryn Simpson Clarinet Mary Jungerman Bassoon Debbie Torp
Viola Lora Stevens Trumpet James Shaw Dan Leavitt Sarah Richardson Dawn Kramer Aniel Caban Horn Cello Devon Park Cedra Kuehn Ron Torp Wayne Templeman Sue McCullough Jennifer Fouse Trombone Contrabass Jeff Craig Mike Fitzmaurice Andrew Wolfe Jim Vaughn Ron Bland Percussion Andy Holmes Peter Cooper Kim Robards Dance Central City Opera Kristin Jones Jovahnna Anderson Rebecca Ritch Margaret Ozaki Face Vocal Band Mark Megibow Cody Qualls
Save the Date!
Inside the Orchestra For Adults 2017
Why should kids have all the fun?
Let your inner child come out to play at Inside the Orchestra for Adults 2017. But don't worry, mom and dad aren't waiting at home to see you if you're back by curfew!
Thursday, April 6, 2017 6-9:30PM
McNichols Civic Center Building
insidetheorchestra.org/iso-for-adults
We're reclaiming playtime.
FAMILY
Music
Fest
A day of music and creativity for families with children of all ages! May 13, 2017 9:30AM-2;00PM Stanley Marketplace One block south of Stapleton 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010
10AM: Tiny Tots Performance Interactive performances get children ages 6 & under inside the orchestra. Audience is circled by a professional orchestra, moderns dancers, and an opera singer. Children learn, move, and imagine with the music as it performs around them.
10:45AM-1:00PM: Interactive Music and Arts Activities Time to get hands-on! Instrument petting zoo by Neighborhood Music Stapleton Interactive arts booths will keep kids creating, moving, and playing
1:00PM: Neighborhood Music Stapleton Performance Now that you’ve seen the professionals play, watch students perform solo and with professionals at this interactive concert. Concert-goers will enjoy classical, jazz, rock, and Bluegrass. Join us at 2 PM!
Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased online at insidetheorchestra.org or by calling (303) 355-7855
Are You Ready to Win? We've got something fun for you- the chance to win great prizes and an opportunity for your child to conduct the orchestra!
Here's How it Works: 1) Take pictures of you and your little ones at Tiny Tots. 2) Share the pictures on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, tag us @InsideOrchestra and use the hashtag #TinyTotsTour. 3) For every photo you post, you will be entered to win the chance for a child of your choice to conduct a piece of music at an upcoming Tiny Tots! (You’ll get a bag of Inside the Orchestra swag, too).
A winner will be chosen at the end of the 2016-2017 Tiny Tots season. We can't wait to see your smiling faces!
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