EDUCATION & OUTREACH

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Steve And Pat Larson Artist In Residence Program

For symphony orchestras to survive and thrive, musicians need to be advocates for classical music in all aspects of life, especially by being active and present in their communities.

During their summer fellowship, NRO musicians take part in the Community Engagement (CE) program led by Artist in Residence, Mary Javian. Ms. Javian is Chair of Career Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music and a leader in the CE field. Her teachings nurture social interaction, helping NRO musicians create innovative and experiential programming to connect with diverse audiences.

Summit County Music Lesson Scholarships

The NRO supported young music scholars by providing a needs-based music lesson scholarship for students in Summit County. During the 2022-2023 school year, 25 students were beneficiaries of this program which included private instruction on clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, piano, violin, viola, cello and guitar.

Applications for the 2023/2024 school year will be available this fall at NROmusic.org

LIBRARY & CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT FEATURING SWIMMY BY LEO LIONNI

This season, the NRO Alumni String Quartet will visit libraries and preschools throughout Summit County to help reinforce reading fundamentals with music as their guide. This year’s program will align with the National Library Summer Reading Program theme of “All Together Now” as we embark on a musical journey with Leo Lionni’s Swimmy, a story about a young fish on an exciting journey of discovery.

Masterclasses

The NRO’s commitment to experiential learning is brought to life through a series of conversations and masterclasses. These events are free of charge and additional masterclasses are announced throughout the season!

Breckenridge Elementary School

Ricardo Morales, principal clarinet

The Philadelphia Orchestra

Tuesday, July 11

Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge

Joseph Conyers, principal bass

The Philadelphia Orchestra

Monday, July 10 4:00 PM

Midori, violin

Thursday, July 20 2:00 PM

Learn more about special programs, masterclass dates and locations at NROmusic.org.

Joseph Alessi, principal trombone

New York Philharmonic

Thursday, July 20 4:00 PM