Get the Inside Scoop: May 2021

The Inside Scoop | May 2021

Tiny Tots: Play with Music - Let's Get Silly

Virtual Program - releases tomorrow!

The Let's Get Silly virtual programming is an interactive on and offline musical experience designed for kids 7 and under. Play pretend, sing, and dance as we explore the sillier side of the orchestra. When you sign up, you have access to all of the content for one year after purchase.

Programming is available in English, Spanish, and French. You'll receive:

A Let's Get Silly activity book sent to your home with coloring pages, themed activities, puzzles, and more.
On-demand video performances featuring 30+ musicians and performers. 12-14 individual interactive videos, as well as a full performance option running approximately 35 minutes.
Teaching artists guiding kids with imagination-based activities to engage with the music
Interactive online activities and games built around the Let's Get Silly theme.
An e-guide with at-home activities, curated playlists, and musical content to help you engage further with the music before and after you watch.

PURCHASE

Let's Get Silly TOGETHER: In-person Tiny Tots

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.

Guest performers include Montbello Drum Line, Central City Opera, and Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Times: 9:45AM & 11:15AM

Each performance will last approximately 45 minutes

PURCHASE SUMMER IN-PERSON TICKETS

We are committed to equity and access in the orchestra space.

Need discounted or free access? Request it here.

Fun with Music

11 Pieces of Classical Music Inspired by the Outdoors

Explore the outdoors with this Spotify playlist. Hear the sounds of animals, of sun-spotted forests, of running brooks, and more. If you'd like more info about each piece along with videos, check out the full post here.

Musical Silliness

We are fans of the musical silliness over at the Doodle Chaos YouTube. "What do 213 ping pong balls and a kids toy xylophone have in common? Absolutely nothing. Nonetheless, I built a contraption that bounces them together to make music playing 'Can Can' by Offenbach"

The Activity Corner

There are dozens of musical games you can take outdoors with your kids. Most require little more than some space and a speaker. Check out a few of our suggestions here. Looking for online and offline games? We have both options here.

Trailblazers: Chen Yi

Chen Yi is a living composer who was born in China but now lives and works in the United States. She started learning music at a young age but was forced to stop abruptly when her family was separated and sent to the countryside to perform labor. While on the countryside, she learned even more about Chinese folk culture and music. Her music blends Chinese and Western classical music traditions, bringing cultures together. In addition to being an award-winning composer, she is also a professor of music. She is still composing today. Watch a video of her here and a mini playlist of her music here.