Sphere Ensemble forms partnerships with local nonprofits that provide services to some of the most marginalized, vulnerable members of our community. We bring Sphere directly into our partner organizations’ spaces for free live music performances, perform the same repertoire as in our concert programs, and invite dialogue on topics related to the music and relevant to program participants, staff, and volunteers. Our goal with each event is to be a source of joy, peace, inspiration, and catharsis with the knowledge that even a brief period of musical release can have a positive impact on people’s lives. 

Another goal is to give two or more performances at each of our partner sites over the course of the season and/or to return season after season. These return visits allow us to develop authentic relationships with Orbit participants, and broaden our own understanding and empathy. Sphere’s Orbit events create a wider sense of community, inspire connection, and generate a safe and nurturing space for audience members to express themselves as they are moved by our performance.

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This season we are also excited to partner with the nonprofit Colorado Music Bridge to bring Sphere to work more directly with the students at Gilliam Youth Services, a Denver public school site and state owned and operated youth detention center. We will work with students throughout the year to bring music that they write to life as played by Sphere. We will also continue to perform for the students, as we did this Saturday morning September 21st, to perform a concert which included much of the music you will hear on this program.