Tiny Tots: Animals
Children are welcome to move during the program. Feel free to let little ones get up, dance, and participate in the interactive moments. Adults are asked to remain seated throughout the program unless you need to take a child out of the space.
Have any questions or concerns? Find a volunteer or staff member with an Inside the Orchestra name tag and we'll be happy to help!
WELCOME! ABOUT US
Inside the Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are passionate about the world of the orchestra being a place for everyone. We work to cultivate an inclusive and equitable environment where all children feel welcome. We have a completely open door policy, providing experiences that are otherwise unavailable to many children, communities, and schools. In-person programs are open to the public and in metro Denver schools. Virtual programs are available around the world.
AMERICANSIGNLANGUAGEINTERPRETER ElliStreifer,April19&May10.
ElliisanASLInterpretercurrentlyworkingintheDenverMetroArea withinterpretingexperienceintheDeafcommunityaswellas specializedskillswithinDeafDisabled,DeafBlind,anddisability communities.SheistheProgramManagerfortheColorado CommunityIntervenerProgramattheColoradoCommissionfor theDeaf,HardofHearing,andDeafBlind.
SINGER
ChloeScullwithCentralCityOpera
Chloe Scull is a locally grown soprano with a passion for outreac work. She has worked throughout Colorado largely with small and immersive opera companies that focus on bringing music to communities that may otherwise have fewer opportunities to experience classical music and hopes to continue to do so for many years to come.
SINGER
Bella Mallow, Central City Opera
Mezzo-soprano Bella Mallow is a Denver native who performs frequently around the region as a singer, dancer, and actor. She received her master’s degree in vocal performance from Louisiana State University in 2020, and since relocating back to her home state she has enjoyed many performance opportunities with local companies including Boulder Opera, Loveland Opera Theatre, Opera Fort Collins, Opera Colorado, Bravo! Vail, and more.
SINGER
Gabrielle Razafinjatovo, Centra City Opera
Mezzo-soprano Gabrielle Razafinjatovo, celebrated for her expressive musicality and rich vocal tone, is an active performer and teacher based in Colorado. Gabrielle has performed as a soloist with Boulder Opera Company, Loveland Opera Theatre, Opera Fort Collins, Art Song Colorado, Colorado Bach Ensemble, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, and Central City Opera.
CONDUCTOR & ARRANGER
Dan Leavitt
Dan has a Master of Arts in Music from the University of Denver and has been the conductor of Tiny Tots for 5 years. He has written 500+ arrangements that are played all over the world. Dan has taught at the Univer of Colorado-Boulder, Metropolitan State University, Colorado Christian University, and Cherry Creek High School. Dan is currently the conductor of the Mercury Ensemble. Dan has a passion for conducting, performing, composing, and music educ In addition to conducting Inside the Orchestra, Dan also arranges all of our musical selections.
TEACHING ARTIST
Andrea Camacho, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Andrea Camacho (They/Them) is a Queer Venezuelan Creative and Teaching Artist. A proud graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a BFA in Musical Theatre, Andrea cannot wait to share all their knowledge with your kiddos! RExplore more of Andrea's work at www.andrea-camacho.com or connect on Instagram: @soloandrea23.
Join us for an evening of a few of our favorite things: live music, open bar, tasty snacks, fun activities, a silent auction with exclusive items from our arts organization partners, and of course, YOU! Scan the QR code to get tickets. Can’t attend? You can still support us by visiting our online auction!
VIOLIN
Byron Hitchcock
Michael Brooks
Takanori Sugishita
Nathanael Leavitt
Annamaria Karacson
Lionel Young
Kathy Thayer
Désirée Suàrez Ward
Mary Evans
Kay Kireilis
Jackson
Gyongyi Petheo
VIOLA
James Shaw
Lora Stevens
Sarah Richardson
PERCUSSION
Peter Cooper
MUSICIANS
CELLO
Wayne Templeman
Anna Leavitt
Jennifer Fouse
BASS
Mike Fitzmaurice
Ron Bland
Andy Holmes
FLUTE
Cora Crisman
Olga Shilaeva
OBOE
Kathryn Simpson
CLARINET
Mary Jungerman
BASSOON
Deborah Torp
TRUMPET
Derek McDonald
Dawn Kramer
Michael Hengst
Noah Lambert
HORN
Devon Park
Ron Torp
Susan McCullough
David Brussel
Ben Shafer
Lauren Robinson
TROMBONE
Justis Williams
Paul Naslund
TUBA
Mike Dunn
Our professional musicians are members of the Denver Music Association, a local union chapter of the American Federation of Musicians. We are committed to supporting professional musicians with fair compensation.
Family Foundation
Robert & Judi Newman