Let's Get Silly Print Program

PLAY WITH MUSIC: LET'S GET SILLY!

TINY TOTS AUGUST 2021

WELCOME!

Children are welcome to move during the program. Feel free to let little ones get up, dance, and participate in the interactive moments.

Please stay off any staging and remain in your area.

Adults are expected to remain seated throughout the program unless there is an emergency.

When you come to Tiny Tots, you will play a role in creating a safe place for everyone to enjoy. Please maintain distance between you and individuals not in your group. Masks are welcome but not required for outdoor events.

Have any questions or concerns? Find a volunteer or staff member in a Tiny Tots or Inside the Orchestra shirt and we'll be happy to help!

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. Working to cultivate an inclusive and equitable environment where all children feel welcomed are key components of our work. We have a completely open door policy, thus providing experiences that are otherwise unavailable to many children, communities, and schools. 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.

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Join us In-Person for the 2021-22 Season

Our upcoming season includes immersive concerts for the holidays, music from around the world, exploring the science of sound, and ending with a celebration of all the instruments. Come play with music!

These will be limited capacity, socially distanced events. You will be given a designated spot to sit with your group. Capacity will be less than 50% of a standard Tiny Tots audience. All Inside the Orchestra staff and performers are vaccinated.

Tickets available for individual purchase and in discounted Family Packs. Learn more:

insidetheorchestra.org/tots-21-22

Keep the Tiny Tots fun going at home!

You'll receive:

6 sets of interactive performance videos

6 musical activity books for offline fun

6 sets of theme-based online musical games and activities

Online access for a year!

Purchase at the merchandise table today for a 40% off attendee discount and take your activity books home with you today!

insidetheorchestra.org/tots

CONDUCTOR Dan Leavitt

Dan has a Master of Arts in Music from the University of Denver. He has been conductor of Tiny Tots for 3 years and arranges many of the pieces we play. He has written over 500 arrangements that are played all over the world. Dan has taught at the University of Colorado Boulder, Metropolitan State University, Colorado Christian University and Cherry Creek High School. He is currently the conductor of the Mercury Ensemble and the Denver Municipal Jazz Big Band. He has conducted the Colorado Ballet, Colorado Youth Symphony and the Denver Municipal Band. Dan has performed with numerous artists and ensembles such as Andrea Bocelli, Natalie Cole, Barry Manilow, Ray Charles, John Denver, Bob Hope, The Canadian Brass, The Irish Tenors, Three Mo' Divas, Mannheim Steam Roller, Aaron Copland, The Denver Brass, Denver Chamber Orchestra, Colorado Chamber Players, Central City Opera, and The Colorado Symphony. He has performed four times for Presidents of the US. He has recorded with the Colorado Symphony, The Boulder Brass, Rare Silk, and can be heard on Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman by Joan Tower. He has a passion for conducting, performing, composing, and music education.

TEACHING ARTIST

Maggy Stacy, Denver Center for the Performing Arts Maggy Stacy is a Teaching Artist with DCPA Education and works to develop skills, confidence, and creativity in young people through the performing arts and arts integration.

Maggy also works as an acting and public speaking coach, audio book narrator, and performer in the Denver Metro area.

SINGER

Malcolm Ulbrick, Central City Opera Malcolm received his Masters in Music from CU in May 2014 where he studied with Patrick Mason and performed such roles as Billy Bigelow in Carousel, Olin Blitch in Sussanah, Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro, Nick Shadow in The Rake’s Progress, Gideon March in Little Women. and Marcello in La Boheme.

MUSICIANS

VIOLIN Naomi Sue Smith Annamaria Karacson Lila Woolman Kathy Thayer Gyongyi Petheo Hong An

FLUTE Susan Townsend

OBOE Kathryn Simpson

VIOLA James Shaw Lora Stevens Sarah Richardson

CLARINET Mary Jungerman

TROMBONE Jeff Craig Justis Williams

BASSOON Deborah Torp

TUBA Brian Sugrue PERCUSSION Peter Cooper

BASS Mike Fitzmaurice Ron Bland Andy Holmes

Tournament Galop Toy Symphony

TRUMPET Derek McDonald Donald Williams

REPERTOIRE

Louis Moreau Gottschalk Leopold Mozart

The Flying Trapeze

George Leybourne Gaston Lyle

Norwegian Dance

Edvard Grieg

Pickles and Peppers Emotions Medley Pantalon 8/7 Only: Drumline

Adaline Shepherd Various Composers Amy Beach Guest Artist: Montbello Drumline

Livery Stable Blues Castle House Rag Hungarian Rhapsody On Top of Spaghetti

Ray Lopez James Reese Europe Franz Liszt Guest Artist: Malcolm Ulbrick Central City Opera

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