The Inside Scoop | June 2021
Tiny Tots: Play with Music

August 7th, 2021 | 9:45AM and 11:15AM

Come play with music during an outdoor, socially distanced performance on August 7th at the The Field at Stanley Marketplace. The music from our virtual “Let’s Get Silly” program will come to life in this lively and fun return to in-person Tiny Tots programs. Listen to the silliest instrument sounds you can imagine, explore emotions, and make funny faces along with the music, play a game of freeze dance with the orchestra, and more.
We are committed to equity and access in the orchestra space.
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From the Executive Director
We have just two weeks left of our 20-21 season, and what a season it's been! Though we had an unbelievable 14-month period without an in-person program, we were able to bring music to kids around Colorado, the country, and the world in new and unexpected ways online. This season has shown us, yet again, how valuable music is to children. That it makes a difference. That it connects kids to each other and their community, even when the world feels so disconnected.

“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 will tell everyone I know with young kids about it and hope more will sign up. Well done!” - Virtual Participant
Our work is not possible without donors. As we prepare for next season, we know that the future will require constant innovation and a menu of options, allowing schools to pick what works best for them and their students at any given time. We’ve spent this year cut back on staff and budget, continually reinventing our work so we could serve our mission – no matter what. Coming back to in-person programs will take adaptability, responsiveness, forward thinking, creativity, and support.
Thanks to the support of several generous donors, we have a dollar-for-dollar match running on all donations up to $21,000 between now and midnight June 30th (the last day of our season).
As always, if you have questions about your donation and how it will make an impact, please email me at shelby@insidetheorchestra.org. We are grateful for you.

All the best,

Shelby
Join Widespread Panic for a very special, completely sold-out acoustic show at the Mission Ballroom on Thursday, June 24th, AND support Inside the Orchestra in the process. These tickets are non-transferable and can't be found on resale sites. Top bidder wins! The auction ends at noon on Wednesday, June 23. Proceeds will be included in the dollar-for-dollar donation match.

This is an indoor, general admission event. Proof of CoVID-19 vaccination is required, as dictated by the City of Denver for this indoor event.
Fun with Music
Music for an Adventure

Explore this playlist of adventurous music, or take it up a notch or three by going outside for an art and music scavenger hunt. Have fun deciding where your scavenger hunt will occur - you can even go on an extended hunt to a large open space like on a hike or in your neighborhood.  
Musical Silliness

We like to think we know a thing or two about DIY instruments, whoa - but this guy has us beat! Check out Nicolas Bras demonstrate 72 (yes, 72) different homemade instruments in this 7-minute video. For more details and inspiration, he posts DIYs regularly on Instagram.
The Activity Corner
Get musical in your backyard with this Garden Xylophone from The Moments at Home. All you need are some glass jars and the great outdoors for hours of fun, musical experimentation.
Now that you've seen what Nicolas can do, try your own hand at some DIY instruments with this short list of instruments you can make at home - some a little harder than others.