Denver Philharmonic Orchestra

Promotional image for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Colorado Gives Day campaign showing the orchestra performing on stage. Overlaid text reads: “Support Diversity – Genderless Dress Code. Support an orchestra that supports you. Gender-inclusive dress code on stage & off. Donate Today.” The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra logo and music director credit for Scott O’Neil appear at the top, with Colorado Gives Day branding included.

Our genderless dress code lets musicians pick the attire that helps them perform at their best: comfortable, confident & authentically themselves. 🌟

That freedom clears a barrier many don’t see, centers artistic expression & makes our concerts more welcoming.

👉 Support inclusion: buff.ly/XCAi9EX

Vocalist Sydney Harper, wearing a sparkling gold one-shoulder gown and holding a bouquet of flowers, chats warmly with patrons in the lobby during the 2015 Holiday Cheer! concert. The background shows bulletin boards and posters on the walls, with people gathered in conversation.

#TBT to December 2015: vocalist Sydney Harper's first #HolidayCheer! ❄️🎵

We’re thrilled to welcome her back for this year’s concerts, nearly a decade after her debut with us.

🎟️ Come hear Sydney light up the stage once again and make this holiday tradition part of yours: buff.ly/HFvX2DD

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A row of Denver Philharmonic Orchestra violinists in formal black attire seated on stage, focused on their performance as they hold violins under their chins and draw bows across the strings; warm stage lighting illuminates the musicians and instruments, with an American flag and stage curtains visible in the background.

Nothing outshines an orchestra that plays with heart, passion, fearless joy & skill in equal measure. #ComePlayWithUs

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Today marks three years since five people were killed and 25 others were injured in a hate-fueled attack against the LGBTQ+ community at Club Q in Colorado.

Today and always, we honor the victims and survivors with action as we work to disarm hate and build a safer future for all.

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Support Denver Philharmonic Orchestra on ColoradoGives.org Denver Philharmonic Orchestra: Redefining Classical Music in Denver Denver Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) continually redefines how our community experi...

The point isn’t the price. It’s that everyone has a seat. Everyone has a chance to be moved by the music. 💛

This #ColoradoGives, your $30 gift helps underwrite a Pay What You Can ticket, opening the doors of the symphony to someone new:

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Promotional image for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Colorado Gives Day campaign. A community scene shows one person getting their ticket scanned by a volunteer. Overlaid text reads: “Support Equity – Pay What You Can. Support an orchestra that supports you. Tickets starting at $1 means price never determines who belongs. Donate Today.” The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra logo, music director credit, and Colorado Gives Day branding appear.

Picture this: a family walking into the concert hall for the very first time. They’re not here because of a special promotion or a one‑time giveaway. They’re here because Pay What You Can tickets made it possible. 🎫💛

Festive promotional image for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Holiday Cheer! concert featuring Music Director Scott O’Neil. He is shown in formal attire holding a conductor’s baton, with a softly blurred background. Snowflake graphics scatter across the image, and bold text at the top reads: “Scott’s First Christmas (with DPO),” with the word “Christmas” styled in colorful, decorative letters to emphasize the holiday theme.

A milestone moment! This December marks Music Director Scott O’Neil’s very first #HolidayCheer! with DPO. 🎄🎶

Join us as the new maestro leads one of our most joyful traditions, filled with festive favorites, sing‑alongs, seasonal surprises, and plenty of holiday spirit.

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Promotional image for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Colorado Gives Day campaign featuring a smiling older adult wearing a purple top and a black haptic vest, designed to let patrons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing experience music through vibrations. Other people are visible in the background, with a “No Food or Drink” sign on the wall. Overlaid text reads: “Support Access – Haptic Vests. Support an orchestra that supports you. Opening doors to patrons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Donate Today.” The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra logo, music director credit, and Colorado Gives Day branding appear on the poster.

For audience members who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, our haptic vests make the orchestra a full‑body experience, transforming sound into touch and concerts into connection. 🎶✨

🌟 A gift of $100 this #ColoradoGives helps expand accessibility efforts like haptic vests. Donate now: buff.ly/f03jivd

Guest conductor Andrés Felipe Jaime gestures warmly to a group of children gathered near the orchestra during the Holiday Cheer! concert at the Mapleton Arts Center.

Guest conductor Andrés Felipe Jaime, dressed in a black suit and holding a microphone, stands on stage at the Mapleton Arts Center during the Holiday Cheer! concert. A group of children join him at the front of the stage, smiling as he invites them to conduct the orchestra. Behind them, musicians sit with their instruments, ready to play.

#TBT to last year's #HolidayCheer concert, when guest conductor Andrés Felipe Jaime gave some kids memories for a lifetime.

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Hope a bunch of y'all got to see the aurora borealis last night (and maybe again tonight!)

We're thinkin of this work today by Ola Gjeilo 🌚

I wonder if orchestras will ever catch on to this 🤔

Holiday Cheer! - Denver Philharmonic A Merry Musical Celebration It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From classic carols to heartwarming orchestral favorites, Holiday...

One month until #HolidayCheer! 🎄🎶 Got your tickets yet?

Promotional poster for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Colorado Gives Day campaign featuring a close-up of a braille program sheet, symbolizing accessibility for visually impaired audience members. Overlaid text reads: “Support Inclusion – Braille Programs. Support an orchestra that supports you. Providing braille programs at every concert, regardless of request. Donate Today.” The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra logo, music director credit, and Colorado Gives Day branding appear on the poster.

Inclusion means more than opening the doors. It’s making sure everyone shares the full experience. 💙🎶

That’s why DPO provides Braille & large‑print programs at every concert, no request required.

➡️ Keep the promise of inclusion alive this #ColoradoGives: buff.ly/rveG07O

If you believe in what PWYC stands for (and you're in a position to give) consider making a donation this #ColoradoGivesDay

🎫 $30 covers one full-price ticket
💙 Every dollar helps keep our concerts open to all

Donate today: buff.ly/AfoOcld

Poster for Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Take A Stand for Affordable Ticketing” campaign. Features a yellow music stand and stylized ticket with musical notes. Bold text reads “Take A Stand” in white and blue. Below, the message encourages donations to cover ticket costs for others: “Pay What You Can Ticketing — Donate to cover the ticket cost of someone in your community.” Website link: DENVERPHILHARMONIC.ORG. Background includes faint musical notation.

ICYMI: this year, we launched Pay What You Can ticketing, opening up 100 PWYC tickets for every concert this season. 🎊

It’s one way we’re taking a stand for access—because everyone deserves the chance to experience the power of live classical music.

Promotional poster for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Colorado Gives Day campaign featuring Denver-born composer Mary D. Watkins speaking into a microphone on stage, framed by musicians and string instruments. Overlaid text reads: “Support Diversity – Inclusive Programming. Support an orchestra that supports you. Hear living composers & BIPOC voices alongside the canon. Donate Today.” The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra logo, music director credit, and Colorado Gives Day branding appear on the poster.

At DPO, diversity means programming living composers & BIPOC voices alongside the canon—so our stage reflects our community. 🌍🎶

Recent seasons featured Mary D. Watkins, Jennifer Higdon, Nancy Ives & more.

This #ColoradoGives, help us build a stage where every voice belongs: buff.ly/rveG07O

Promotional graphic for Denver Philharmonic Orchestra's Colorado Gives Day fundraising campaign with the phrase “Fill the Tuba – Help Us Meet Our Goal!” at the top. A large white outline of a tuba is centered on a dark blue background. To the right, a vertical progress bar marked with incremental lines rises toward a $30,000 goal labeled “30K” at the top. An arrow points upward toward the tuba, symbolizing donations filling it. The Colorado Gives Day logo appears in the bottom left, and a small musical note icon decorates the bottom right, marking the start of the fundraiser.

It's time to... 👏 Fill 👏 That 👏 Tuba!

We’re aiming to raise $30,000 this #ColoradoGives season to keep music accessible, inclusive, and community-powered.

Early Giving is open! Every gift adds a note: buff.ly/rveG07O

Scott O’Neil, Music Director of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, conducts with focused intensity. Wearing a dark suit and holding a baton in his right hand, he raises his left hand in a sweeping gesture to guide the orchestra. Musicians are seated in front of him with their backs to the camera, framed by the warm glow of a concert hall interior with tall windows and elegant architectural details.

In the zone. #ComePlayWithUs

Promotional image for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Colorado Gives Day campaign. A young person is held by an adult in a warm, family-friendly scene. Overlaid text reads: “Support Equity – Free YouthTIX. Support an orchestra that supports you. Free YouthTIX for 18-and-under. Donate Today.” The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra logo, music director credit, and Colorado Gives Day branding appear on the poster.

At DPO, equity means breaking down barriers so every family can say “yes” to classical music. 🎻💫

Free YouthTIX give anyone 18 & under an opportunity to experience the power of the arts.

🫶 Help a child hear live orchestra and give today: buff.ly/rveG07O

Holiday Cheer! - Denver Philharmonic A Merry Musical Celebration It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From classic carols to heartwarming orchestral favorites, Holiday...

Tickets top out at $30, and youth (18-and-under) get in FREE! ☃️

These concerts sell out fast, so don’t wait: buff.ly/qdZsGUV

Festive poster for the Holiday Cheer! concert featuring a leaping reindeer illustration against a red background with snowy textures and circular patterns. Text lists the concert program: Coleridge-Taylor’s Christmas Overture, Respighi’s Adoration of the Magi, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves, Prokofiev’s Troika, and a live narrated ’Twas the Night Before Christmas arranged by Scott O’Neil. Contributors include conductor Scott O’Neil and vocalist Sydney Harper, with performance dates listed as December 12 at CPC and December 13 at MAC.

Ready for some #HolidayCheer!? We are, and it’s coming December 12 & 13! 🎁🎶

Join the Denver Philharmonic for a festive celebration packed with seasonal favorites, joyful surprises, and a visit from Santa himself (yes, he’ll be in the lobby for photos!) 🎅

Support Denver Philharmonic Orchestra on ColoradoGives.org Denver Philharmonic Orchestra: Redefining Classical Music in Denver Denver Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) continually redefines how our community experi...

🎵 Support music for ALL with a donation today: buff.ly/f03jivd

Promotional poster for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Colorado Gives Day campaign showing conductor Scott O’Neil leading string musicians outdoors. The DPO logo and music director credit appear at the top. A bold banner below reads “EARLY GIVING BEGINS NOW! Join the wave of generosity and support an orchestra that supports you. DONATE TODAY,” with the Colorado Gives Day logo.

Early Giving is now open! 🎉 From Nov 1–Dec 9, every donation is boosted by the #ColoradoGives Incentive Fund.

At DPO, we believe music is for everyone and we back it up. Free YouthTIX, Pay What You Can tickets, haptic vests, community partnerships, #MoreThanMusic activities, and more! 😎

Children dressed in superhero costumes—including Batman and Superman—pose and play on stage during DPO’s Fright Night concert. Other kids in various costumes are visible in the background, creating a festive and theatrical atmosphere.

Two musicians perform on harps in a concert hall during DPO’s Fright Night. One is dawned in all black while the other is wearing a costume with long octopus-like tentacles. In the background, in soft focus, an audience watches attentively from their seats.

A group of children in Halloween costumes gather on stage at DPO’s Fright Night event. One child wears a Minecraft character mask, while others sport colorful outfits. The lighting adds a playful, party-like glow to the scene.

Children in vibrant Halloween costumes (including oversized glasses, wigs, and colorful accessories) smile and pose in a lively setting.

Happy Halloween from DPO! 🎃👻

Here are a few of our favorite looks from last year's #FrightNight concerts.

Take A Stand: Disability Awareness - Denver Philharmonic October Theme | #TakeAStand When we talk about access to the arts, we often think about ticket prices or transportation....

#TakeAStand for Accessibility | #DisabilityAwarenessMonth

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Promotional graphic for Disability Awareness Month with a blue and yellow color scheme. Text reads: “Did You Know? Disability Awareness Month — 8.6 million Americans live with serious vision difficulty.” A Denver Philharmonic Orchestra “Take A Stand” logo featuring a stylized music stand appears at the top. Source: American Foundation for the Blind, 2022.

Did You Know❓ | 8.6 million Americans live with serious vision difficulty, including over 4 million under age 65 (American Foundation for the Blind, 2022)

That’s why every DPO concert includes braille programs, no request needed. Because you belong here, and we planned for you. 💛