With Music, Community & Purpose

Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Take a Stand initiative is our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access: on stage, in our audience, and throughout the community.
Support the Movement

What Is Take a Stand?

TAKE A STAND is a year-round branch of our More Than Music initiative focused on EDIA outreach, activism, and deep community partnership. Through performances, collaborations, and education, we highlight the voices, histories, and futures that shape our world—and show that classical music belongs to everyone.

At every concert, you’ll find a presence from local organizations, activists, and nonprofit partners working on the ground to create positive change in Denver and beyond. These partnerships bring resources, representation, and real impact to our performances, turning the concert hall into a space for connection, advocacy, and action.

Each month, our social media will also spotlight a cause that reflects our values: from youth empowerment to LGBTQ+ inclusion, accessibility, and more.

Together, we’re building a musical experience that doesn’t just entertain. It takes a stand.

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Why It Matters

Classical music has the power to heal, connect, and inspire—but only if it’s accessible to all.

With Take a Stand, we’re:

  • Reducing financial and physical barriers to attendance
  • Opening up our concerts through free braille programs and haptic vests
  • Partnering with mission-aligned community organizations
  • Using our platform to educate and advocate
  • Centering underrepresented voices on stage and off

This work is ongoing. It’s intentional. And it’s only possible with you.

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Get Involved

Make a Donation
Every gift supports our efforts to provide access, pay musicians, and partner with local change-makers. No donation is too small or too large. Give today!

Use Your Voice
Take a stand on social media. Share the causes you care about, amplify underrepresented voices, or show what music means to you. Use the hashtag #TakeAStand and tag @denverphilorch (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky). We may feature your post during a concert month or on our social channels!

Download one of our Take a Stand badges to show your support!

Partner With Us
Are you part of a nonprofit, advocacy group, or community org? Let’s collaborate. We’d love to feature your work at an upcoming concert.

For all related inquiries, email Lane Randall (Head of DPO’s EDIA Committee) at lane.randall@denverphilharmonic.org