NRO 2023 Impact Report

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NATIONAL REPERTORY ORCHESTRA

2023

IMPACT REPORT

Music Lives Here!

MICHAEL STERN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

Musician Spotlights WILLIAM THAIN, violin co-concertmaster “This summer with the NRO has improved my musical capabilities and limits beyond what I thought was within reach for me. I feel so confident playing in an orchestra now and have so much more repertoire in my hands that will serve me in auditions, professional engagements, and other opportunities in the future. Playing alongside other great musicians was encouraging and inspiring and I will be Photo: Elaine Collins

forever grateful for how much I grew and learned this summer.”

SARAH GOLDBERG, trombone “Playing in the National Repertory Orchestra has enhanced my orchestral experience immensely this summer.

Being in an environment that closely simulates life as a professional has given me tools that I will take into the rest of my career. I am really thankful for the even more appreciative of having the chance to work and connect with genuine and dedicated musicians around me every day.”

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opportunity to gain these skills, but I am

2023 Impact Report SPECIAL THANKS Brittney Geurink, Development Coordinator Jordan Parks, CEO Fellow Koki Sato, Development Fellow

TABLE OF CONTENTS Musician Spotlights 2 Table of Contents 3 Michael Stern, Music Director

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Impact Summary 6 Survey Data 7 Musicians 8 Educational Impact 10

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS:

NRO in the Community

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Orchestral Concerts 15

Elaine Collins breckhappens

Economic Impact 17

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Marketing and Communications

Nat Hickman nathickman.photo Jennifer Taylor jennifertaylorphotography

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Volunteers 19 Season Highlights

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Program Supporters 22

On the Front Cover: Spencer Adler, co-principal, cello | Eugene Zhang, Brian Slack, Esteban Lindo, Finnegan Powers, and Kody Cardamone, double bass

National Repertory Orchestra PO Box 6336 | 111 S. Main Street, C7 Breckenridge, CO 80424 MICHAEL STERN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

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Michael Stern , Music Director

“I absolutely loved working with Michael. From the very beginning, his approach was to build a cohesive ensemble, and his emphasis on breathing together made such an enormous difference in that regard. He managed his time effectively, encouraged and criticized appropriately, and was passionately invested in every piece we played. All his comments were thoughtful, and usually exactly what we needed to hear. Especially in performance, it really felt like he was right there with us, and it was a team effort. I would love to work with Michael again and think that he is the perfect person to lead this orchestra.”

– 2023 NRO Musician

“I loved working with Michael. He is the first Photo: Jennifer Taylor

conductor that I have really enjoyed playing

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under, and I always found him to be really supportive while still holding high expectations.”

– 2023 NRO Musician

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onductor Michael Stern has long been devoted to building and leading highly acclaimed orchestras known not only for their impeccable musicianship and creative programming, but also for collaborative, sustainable cultures that often include a vision of music as service to the community. He also is passionate about working with young musicians not only in music-making, but also to incorporate the idea of “service” into their experiences.

Stern currently holds three Music Director positions: with the Kansas City Symphony, where he will be concluding his 19-year tenure at the end of the 20232024 season; with the National Repertory Orchestra, a summer music festival in Breckenridge, CO; and with the newly rebranded Orchestra Lumos (formerly the Stamford Symphony). Stern was recently named Artistic Advisor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

And, following a 22-year tenure as founding Artistic Director of Iris Orchestra in Germantown, Tennessee, he now serves the newly reimagined Iris Collective as Artistic Advisor.

During Stern’s tenure with the Kansas City Symphony, he and the orchestra have been recognized for their remarkable artistic ascent, original programming, organizational development, stability, and extraordinary audience growth. Under Stern’s leadership, the orchestra explored a wide range of repertoire, including commissioned work, some of which was recorded for the GRAMMY® Award-winning Reference Recordings. The orchestra’s next recording was released in the fall of 2022, featuring three works

by Brahms arranged for orchestra by Bright Sheng, Virgil Thomson and Arnold Schoenberg.

Stern co-founded Iris Orchestra in 2000 and was Founding Artistic Director and Principal Conductor until 2021-22, when he had planned to step down from his post. With his departure, staff, community and musicians reinvented the orchestra as the Iris Collective, which will offer a spectrum of events while also prioritizing a variety of community engagement initiatives. The Iris Collective will team up with a number of creative partners, including Stern, who will also continue his involvement as Artistic Advisor.

MISSION The National Repertory Orchestra is a preeminent intensive summer music festival developing diverse, thoughtful, and socially conscious musicians through experiential learning. We inspire young musicians to be great leaders in their communities while Changing Lives Through Music!

MADELEINE FOLKERTS, horn

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XIN HE, horn

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Impact Summary Based in Summit County, Colorado, the National Repertory Orchestra (NRO) is a local organization with a global reach. Under the baton of Music Director Michael Stern, the NRO develops the next generation of world-class, young professional musicians through its merit-based and tuition-free summer music festival. The NRO is an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has been Changing Lives Through Music for 63 years.

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NOAH SONDERLING, piano

The NRO impacts young professional musicians to be leaders in their communities through: • Rigorous orchestral training through experiential learning • Opportunities to perform diverse genres by new composers while balancing the traditions of classical music • Masterclasses with world-renowned guest artists • Community Engagement education to encourage positive social change • Professional development seminars and discussions

The NRO impacts the community through: • Orchestral performances featuring some of the most talented young professional musicians in the world • Free Community Engagement performances, family concerts and open rehearsals that are inclusive, accessible, and educational • Community collaborations that enhance the local art scene • Bilingual education programs for local schools, preschools, and day camps • Summit High School Scholarship and Summit County Music Lesson Scholarships

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Survey Data Each year the National Repertory Orchestra compiles quantitative and qualitative survey data for the organization’s Impact Report.

Surveys were accessible at select performances as handouts and online via QR codes. The Report is made available on the NRO’s website after each concert season and is an important tool to keep us connected with the many music communities we serve.

MUSICIANS Surveys were made available to the attending 2023 musicians to provide feedback on all aspects of the summer festival.

NRO IN THE COMMUNITY Surveys were made available at various Free Community Engagement performances throughout Summit County between June 24 - August 12, 2023.

ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS Surveys were made available at the following performances: • Midori Serenade – Breckenridge on July 22, 2023, at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge • Disney’s “The Lion King” 2019 Live Action Remake Matinee and Evening Showtimes on July 29, 2023, at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge

COMMUNITY LINK Surveys were made available online to the 2023 Community Link participants to provide feedback on their volunteer experience.

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The surveys and the Impact Report are created and conducted by the organization’s Development and CEO Assistant Fellows under the supervision of the Director of Development, Development Coordinator, and Director of Marketing.

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Musicians

93%

Under the baton of Music Director Michael Stern, the NRO develops the next generation of world-class, diverse, socially-conscious

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young professional musicians through our merit-based, tuition-free summer music festival.

PROVIDED

OPPORTUNITIES TO

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NETWORK & MAKE CONNECTIONS

79

SELF-IDENTIFIED GENDER* 4% 62% male 34% female 4% prefer not to say

34%

62%

MOST MEMORABLE CONCERT | Masterworks #7 - Mahler Symphony No. 5 Robert Moody, conductor Featured Artist: Noah Sonderling, piano On the Program Robert Schumann Introduction and Allegro appassionato *Musician Survey Data (87% of the 79 musicians completed the survey)

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Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5

Musicians FAVORITE ACTIVITIES OFF THE STAGE

Hiking

Spending time with Community Link families

Dining

Kayaking, Paddleboarding, and Canoeing

2023 MUSICIAN “My NRO experience helped me improve as an orchestral musician through learning lots of repertoire and working with different conductors.

I have also made lifelong friends through outings such

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as hiking and kayaking.”

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Educational Impact THE 2023 NRO #NRO2023

MUSICIAN AND AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE

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79

FULL-SCHOLARSHIP MUSIC FELLOWS

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ADMINISTRATIVE, PRODUCTION, AND OPERATIONS FELLOWS

FREE AND INTERACTIVE CHAMBER PERFORMANCES

FREE ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS

TICKETED ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS

9

35

MASTERCLASSES AND SEMINARS

48

OPEN REHEARSALS

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RICARDO MORALES, PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, masterclass

AARON LOCKHART, viola “This summer with NRO was perhaps one of the greatest and most rewarding summers of my entire life. We worked hard, we played hard, and made so many connections with wonderful people from all over the world. I was able to really understand and get a Photo: Joshua Geurink

taste of the demands of a modern-day orchestral musician.”

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Educational Impact EXPANDED EDUCATION

97%

PERFORMANCE FEATURE This summer, the musicians expanded their orchestra experience by performing:

84

of musicians said the NRO enhanced their music training.

97% of musicians said the NRO supported their career goals.

PIECES OF REPERTOIRE

64 UNIQUE COMPOSERS

19 LIVING COMPOSERS

MATTHEW MELILLO, bassoon “The NRO is a true trial-by-fire for orchestral musicians. You go through so much repertoire in such a short time that you come out of the festival with greatly improved

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ensemble skills!”

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

FREE CONCERT LOCATIONS BRECKENRIDGE

During their summer fellowship, the musicians take part in the NRO’s Education and Community Engagement Program, which prepares them for an active role in the communities they will be serving, while also providing free music performances in Summit County and beyond.

Barney Ford Museum

After working with Mary Javian, Chair of Career Studies at Curtis Institute of Music, a musician stated the following about her community engagement seminar.

Little Red Schoolhouse

Blue River Plaza Breckenridge Associates Real Estate Breckenridge Montessori Carriage House Early Learning Center Carter Park Main Street Station Old Masonic Hall Prospector Park

“Mary Javian, excellent, effectively communicated to us the importance of connecting with audiences in the modern age.”

– 2023 Musician

Riverwalk Center Riverwalk Center Lawn South Branch Library Timberline Learning Center Trollstigen Trail at Isak Hearthstone

93%

of audience members said an

NRO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PERFORMANCE enhanced their experience in Summit County.

35 FREE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS ATTENDED BY 4,193 PEOPLE Community Engagement

DILLON Dillon Amphitheater Lake Dillon Preschool Summit Historical Society

ESTES PARK | YMCA OF THE ROCKIES Hempel Auditorium Legett Youth Building Maude Jellison Library Mootz Craft and Design Center

EVERGREEN Evergreen Conservatory of Music

FRISCO Frisco Bay Marina Main Branch Library Summit County Community & Senior Center

48 OPEN REHEARSALS ATTENDED BY 2,618 PEOPLE Open Rehearsals

Summit County Preschool

SILVERTHORNE North Branch Library Rainbow Park Summit Sky Ranch

VAIL Vail Public Library

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NRO in the Community

MEGAN MARTIN, Community Engagement Fellow/Manager AMANDA FRAMPTON, Community Engagement Manager

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WHAT 2023 AUDIENCES SAID THEY MOST ENJOYED:

INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO Photo: Joshua Geurink

NRO ALUMNI STRING QUARTET

“Free and relaxing, and to learn more about classical music, instruments, and music in general.”

“Kids loved it.

The park made it so both Interactive, current music, very fun.”

“A nice break to sit down and listen to some live music on a beautiful day.”

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parents and kids could enjoy.

“Love the personality from the orchestra members!”

“Quality of the performances and friendly communication with the audience.”

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NRO in the Community The NRO is first and foremost an educational nonprofit organization that creates winwin opportunities for our local community, the attending musicians, and our audiences.

Busy work schedules can make it challenging for parents to bring their children to music Photo: Nat Hickman

programs. To address this, the Alumni String Quartet, with their exceptional classical training, engaged our youngest music enthusiast with an educational 2023 rotating Alumni String Quartet members: BRYCE MARTIN, violin, SILVANA FERRARIN, viola, JESSAMYN FRY, cello, SARAH ELERT, violin Not pictured: HENRY JENKINS, AMELIA BAILEY, violins

curriculum specifically tailored for the NRO during the 2023 concert season.

ALUNMI STRING QUARTET INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE “I just left Breckenridge Montessori where the NRO was performing for the kids - Oh my goodness! It was amazing, they were so great Photo: Nat Hickman

working with the kids. It was amazing and so good!”

– Blythe Syfan (mom of 2023 preschooler)

PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS:

LIBRARY LOCATIONS:

• Breckenridge Montessori

• Main Branch, Frisco

BEYOND SUMMIT COUNTY LOCATIONS:

• Carriage House Early Learning Center, Breckenridge

• North Branch, Silverthorne

• Evergreen Conservatory

• South Branch, Breckenridge

• YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park

• Lake Dillon Preschool • Little Red Schoolhouse, Breckenridge

• Vail Public Library

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The National Repertory Orchestra’s commitment to musical excellence is showcased throughout each season. From symphonies that stir emotions to family performances that entertain and educate, our concerts are opportunities to experience the power and beauty of live music.

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CONCERTS

PEOPLE ATTENDED 4,442

CPR CLASSICAL PRESENTS MIDORI SERENADE - DENVER

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JoAnn Falletta Ken-David Masur Tania Miller Robert Moody Steven Schick Jason Seber Carl Topilow, Music Director Laureate

SPECIAL GUESTS

Joseph Alessi, principal trombone New York Philharmonic Orchestra Joseph Conyers, principal bass Philadelphia Orchestra David Dzubay, composer Indiana University Elizabeth Hainen, principal harp Philadelphia Orchestra

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PEOPLE ATTENDED WHAT AUDIENCE MEMBERS SAID THEY LIKED MOST:

MICHAEL STERN, MUSIC DIRECTOR GUEST CONDUCTORS

6,904

Orchestral Concerts

•

Live music with a film—wow!

Mary Javian, Chair, Career Studies Curtis Institute of Music

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Fabulous energy of the musicians!

Juliette Kang, associate concertmaster Philadelphia Orchestra

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Kid-friendly

Jonathan Leshnoff, composer Towson University

•

The musicians are so incredible.

I forgot it was not recorded.

Zhou Long, composer University of Missouri – Kansas City

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The orchestra was beyond expectations.

Mike Messeroff, Personal Freedom Coach Midori, violin Ricardo Morales, principal clarinet Philadelphia Orchestra Steven Schick, conductor/percussion University of California - San Diego Jessica Schmidt, Orchestrate Inclusion Chen Yi, composer University of Missouri – Kansas City

96% OF SURVEYED

G U E STS RATED THEIR NRO EXPERIENCE “GREAT” OR “EXCEPTIONAL”

DEMOGRAPHICS OF SURVEYED RIVERWALK CENTER CONCERT ATTENDEES Location by zip code

Location by county

Self-identified gender

Age

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Orchestral Concerts Household Income

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST THIS CONCERT SEASON? “Everything –

Educational Attainment

392

CONCERT TICKETS WERE SOLD TO AUDIENCE MEMBERS AGED 17 AND YOUNGER DURING THE 2023 CONCERT SEASON.

STRAUSS – A HERO’S LIFE

and sharing the experience with our 5-year-old granddaughter.”

“Midori and the NRO are pure MAGIC in my music heart!

Michael Stern has opened my music ears

– 2023 Audience Members

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to new heights!”

Economic Impact WHEN THE ARTS THRIVE, OUR COMMUNITY THRIVES. Audiences who attend NRO concerts positively impact the local economy, spending dollars on activities like dining, lodging, and shopping.

$2,160,837 $182,711 INFUSED INTO THE LOCAL ECONOMY

BY NRO AND ITS AUDIENCE IN 2023.

CONTRIBUTED TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE.

Throughout the nation, arts and cultural organizations like the National Repertory Orchestra, make communities more attractive to visit, live and work. In good times and in difficult times, arts and cultural organizations create jobs and drive consumer and business spending.

They generate government revenue,

18,000+ $1,294,204 AUDIENCE MEMBERS REACHED IN 2023.

ignite business development, drive tourism, and infuse communities with health and vitality.

GENERATED IN RESIDENT HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY AUDIENCE EXPENDITURES. .

Data from the Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 report is based upon the averages of similarly populated communities. Americansforthearts.org

NRO AUDIENCE

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FOURTH OF JULY SPECTACULAR CONCERT RAINBOW PARK, SILVERTHORNE

99%

OF NRO AUDIENCE MEMBERS ARE INSPIRED TO RETURN TO SUMMIT COUNTY FOR ANOTHER CONCERT SEASON. NATIONAL REPERTORY ORCHESTRA | 17

Marketing and Communications NROMUSIC.ORG: WEBSITE SNAPSHOT

15,457

VISITED NROMUSIC.ORG DURING THE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL BETWEEN JUNE 24 AND AUGUST 12, 2023

TOP FIVE

WEBSITE USER LOCATIONS - U.S.A.

COLORADO ARIZONA | TEXAS MONTANA | NEW MEXICO

AGES:

52,183 PAGE VIEWS DURING THE CONCERT SEASON

GENDER:

TOP SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS @NROMUSIC

JUNE 24 – AUGUST 12, 2023 *Reach = the total number of unique users who have seen NRO ads or content.

FACEBOOK REACH*

87,074

INSTAGRAM REACH*

18,732

NRO DIGITAL SEASON PROGRAM BOOK - Music Lives Here!

821

ENGAGED READERS DURING THE CONCERT SEASON

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TOP THREE MOST VISITED SECTIONS

MUSICIANS COMPOSER FEATURES CONDUCTORS

NRO VOLUNTEERS ARE A VITAL PART OF OUR ORGANIZATION. We are so grateful to those who contribute their time and talents.

156 VOLUNTEERS

5,262

Community Link Volunteer Program VOLUNTEER

HOURS

COMMUNITY LINK VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Community Link connects the community with the orchestra through fun and engaging volunteer opportunities throughout the summer months, to include:

Concert Usher – provide information and assistance to concert attendees Dinners – prepare/serve weekly dinners at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church Bike Distribution – distribute loaner-bikes Breck Terrace Housing – equip off-site housing Host Family – connect the orchestra with the local community Photo: Nat hickman

Rehearsal Docent – provide information and assistance to rehearsal attendees

“My experience with the National Repertory Orchestra has been one of inclusion, personal growth, and cultural enrichment. As a Rehearsal Docent

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ELSA VASQUEZ AND RAYMOND GUERRERO

NRO USHERS

volunteer, I had the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of all the work that it takes for the NRO musicians, directors, and all the staff, to be able to offer our community, of all ages, a carefully selected repertory of the best classical music known to mankind. It is an amazing feeling to be of service and support an orchestra that has done so much for us. This experience, and this year’s NRO’s season made possible for me and my family a Summer we will never forget. Thank you NRO!”

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Season Highlights The 2023 concert season marked a significant milestone for the National Repertory Orchestra (NRO), celebrating 30 years of calling the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge home.

This season, audiences experienced first-hand the magic that happens when music and artistry come together. Through performances and behind-the-scenes access, supporters were able to connect with the musicians and truly experience their passion.

POST CONCERT SOCIALIZING

NRO WELCOME PICNIC

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CONCERT AT THE RIVERWALK CENTER IN BRECKENRIDGE

BEHIND THE SCENES SOUND-BOOTH EXPERIENCE

CARL TOPILOW SOCIETY Named in honor of Carl Topilow, Music Director of the NRO, 1978-2020.

The society was launched in 2021 to continue to

TALITA SOLÍS, JEANIE KRAMER, ISAAC KING, GEORGE ANDREWS, EUGENE LIU, MIKE KRAMER

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strengthen NRO’s vision

GAIL MARSHALL AND JACK RUEPPEL

NRO SPOTLIGHT EXPERIENCES SIT WITHIN THE NRO ORCHESTRA

CARL TOPILOW SOCIETY CONDUCTORS DINNER WITH MICHAEL STERN

of breaking barriers between education, performance, and community to develop 21st century musicians.

The premier recognition society honors philanthropists who give $10,000 annually and/ or have cumulatively invested more than

KAREN AND JAMES WARRICK, BARBARA STRAUSS AND PAUL FINKEL

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$100,000 over the past

BARBARA CALVIN, LIBBY BORTZ AND PATRICE LARA

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ten years in support of the National Repertory Orchestra.

Season Highlights

To commemorate our 30 years in Breckenridge milestone, here are a few cherished memories from three decades ago.

SUSTAINERS HAPPY HOUR

2023 NRO SUSTAINERS

NRO SUSTAINERS The Sustainers are past board members or significant contributors to the National Repertory Orchestra of their time, talent, and treasure.

The Sustainers are likeminded people who raise awareness and funds for the Orchestra to ensure that live orchestral music is available for future generations to enjoy, both locally and globally.

“I had the good fortune to be introduced to the NRO by my Photo: Nat hickman Photo: Nat hickman

late husband, Michael Altenberg. His love, appreciation, and investment was contagious. The more exposure I had to the Orchestra, musicians, staff, and Board members, the more respect and love I developed for the NRO. The staff and musicians felt like family and the Board members felt like good friends. There was such “The day of the first rehearsal at the new Riverwalk

a generosity of spirit. The quality of the musicians was

Center I had the unforgettable pleasure of welcoming

astonishing, as were their performances year after year.

the new orchestra members to the NRO and telling

If more people heard what I heard this would be a much

them that this was going to be a highlight of their lives,

better world.”

playing with musicians who were all as good as they

– Libby Bortz, Sustainer

were. Then Carl Topilow began the rehearsal. After about an hour of playing, Carl walked to the back

“NRO immediately captured the hearts of residents and

of the hall where I had been standing watching this

visitors that first summer. I remember being so proud

marvelous event. We just stood there, arms over each

as folks filled the seats, captivated by the enthusiasm

other’s shoulders, tears in our eyes. We had ALL done

radiating from the orchestra. I was amazed how quickly

it. The NRO lives on! And, in fact, it has lived on for 30

the town embraced the musicians and how quickly the

wonderful years thanks to its many supporters.”

musicians embraced Breckenridge. A perfect fit.”

– Tom Rader, Sustainer

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The Sustainers are an integral part of the National Repertory Orchestra’s success story.

Their unwavering support has allowed us to bring world-class music to our community year after year. We are eternally grateful for their dedication and belief in our mission of Changing Lives through Music!

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2023 SUSTAINERS GATHERING

Program Supporters Special thanks to the following funders and partners for supporting critical programs that share the power of music with all.

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Changing Lives Through Music!

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Music Lives Here!

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2023 NRO SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND STAFF

National Repertory Orchestra PO Box 6336 | 111 S. Main Street, C7 Breckenridge, CO 80424 970-453-5825 MICHAEL STERN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

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