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  • Autism Book
  • Benjamin Tarasewicz
  • Our Events
  • Autism Blog
  • Malva

Our EVENTS

Sensory-Friendly Concerts

Music breaking barriers!  Welcoming to persons with different abilities, and tailored to fit.

Autism Presentations

Inspiring and educational, with fabulous photo-visuals plus performance elements (singing, comedy, poi-swings)

Educational Collaborations

Team Building with Heart:  develop compassion and leadership in your students - and/or your colleagues

Other Performances

Tapestry Theater Co. 

  • (starring differently-abled performers, inclusive, for all abilities)

Cantabile Singers 

  • (premier community choir in Boulder)

sensory friendly concerts

Solo Concerts and Collaborations

Benjamin Tarasewicz:  singer, actor, comedian, narrator, multi-instrumental musician, public speaker, emcee,  (was diagnosed w/ autism at age 2)


A signature element of Benjamin's musical performances and autism presentations are the accompanying slide-shows of evocative photos and art-work, which heighten the emotional impact of both music and spoken word, providing a sensory-rich experience.


Benjamin spearheaded the Boulder Public Library's series of sensory-friendly concerts in 2016. He has performed with members of the Denver Symphony, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, and with freelance musicians.


Sensory-friendly definition:  inclusive and inviting atmosphere, allowing all differently-abled audience members the freedom to be themselves (to vocalize, to move physically, to leave the space if over-stimulated, etc.) Concerts are around 45 minutes long, no intermission, soft lighting, in a comfortably spacious setting. Often, there are opportunities to interact with the performers and with various musical instruments.

multi-media Autism Presentations

"Living With Autism: Breaking Through Barriers"

Benjamin is an exceptional role model; his story of overcoming adversity is inspiring to listeners of all ages:


  • an uplifting experience that touches the heart... empowers audience members to meet their own challenges 
  •  autism education that speaks up for an increasingly large portion of our population; awakens compassion and helps reduce bullying behaviors


We offer versions of differing lengths:

  • full-length w/ choice of performance elements (60-75 minutes) 
  • standard (50-minute class-period) 
  • shortened (20 minutes or 30 minutes) as requested


-  Benjamin's talks are accompanied throughout by photo slides and unexpected humor;

-  performance elements can include singing w/ ukulele, spoonerism comedy routines,

and poi-swings choreographed to music.

Educational Collaboration

Team Building with Heart: develop compassion and leadership in your students/colleagues

- collaboration between BBB and educational/cultural institution

- preparation phase:  teachers/counselors/team leaders develop

                                     the following topic over a period of time:

- Theme/Prompt: Overcoming Obstacles and Supporting Others

- group discussion(s);

- write essays of personal experiences;

- develop essays into speeches of determinate length (suggest 5 minutes max);

- practice public speaking in front of class/group; 

- competition/vote resulting in top 3-6 speakers;

- culmination:  showcase of competition winners and

                          Benjamin presenting/performing (audience of colleagues,

                          parents, classmates, friends)

Further discussion questions

Download PDF

other Performances

Tapestry Musical Theater

Benjamin has been with Tapestry since its inception in 2012, performing in one production per year. Tapestry Theater Company  is an all-abilities group that embraces the diversity of area actors, offering all an opportunity to shine as performers. Tapestry casts actors with special needs in lead roles, and peer actors as understudies to create a shared theatrical performance. Actors enjoy the magic of theater in a fun, welcoming, safe, and inclusive community.

Cantabile Singers

Benjamin joined this group after five years of intensive participation in his high-school's many excellent choirs. Cantabile Singers is a Boulder-based auditioned choral ensemble dedicated to presenting high-quality performances of a wide range of music. Cantabile's mission is to connect humanity through choral music, and they perform 3 programs each season.

past event history

Celebrating over 10 years of special events!

Benjamin has been performing since childhood, and has been advocating, plus creating new and special events since 2012. He has become somewhat of a local celebrity, spearheading many inclusion events and awakening the community to wonderful collaborations (over 85 events between 2012 - 2022). Benjamin has been invited to advocate/perform both nationally and internationally. He and his mom (Malva) have been a successful team throughout.

archived history of events

Calendar of Events 2012-2022 (pdf)

Download

upcoming Events

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Cantabile Singers Concert

7:30 pm

-

8:45 pm

First Congregational Church of Boulder

Event Details

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Cantabile Singers Concert

Mozart's Requiem w/ Four Hand Piano

7:30 pm

-

8:45 pm

First Congregational Church of Boulder

Sunday, Feb.23 2025

Cantabile Singers Concert

3:00 pm

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4:15 pm

First Congregational Church of Boulder

Event Details

Sunday, Feb.23 2025

Cantabile Singers Concert

Mozart's Requiem w/ Four Hand Piano

3:00 pm

-

4:15 pm

First Congregational Church of Boulder

Contact Us

Invite Benjamin to speak, perform, or emcee at your event!

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