Musician Survey

Thank you for being an essential part of the National Repertory Orchestra’s 2026 Festival Season. Your insight and experience help us continue to grow and improve the NRO experience for future musicians, staff, and audiences alike. This survey is mandatory and due by Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Musician Survey

How did you hear about the NRO?(Required)

NRO Alum(s)

Internet Search/NRO Website

Teacher/Professor/Instructor

Word of Mouth

Other

Musical & Educational Impact

Did the NRO enhance your musical training?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Did your experience with the NRO support your professional or career goals?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Did the NRO offer valuable opportunities to network and build connections?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Looking back on the season, which piece was most meaningful to you personally, and what about performing it made the experience stand out?(Required)

Who or what had the greatest influence on your growth during your time at NRO, and how did that experience shape you as both a musician and a person?(Required)

Which concert or community engagement experience stands out most from this summer, and what made it especially meaningful or memorable for you?(Required)

Was there a piece of music you hoped to perform this summer but did not have the opportunity to, and what draws you to that piece?(Required)

Yes

Please tell us the piece/s and what draws you to it/them.

Conductors

Please rate your orchestral experience working with the following conductors. If you did not rehearse or play with a guest conductor please mark “N/A”.

Michael Stern(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent

Tell us more about your experience working with Michael Stern (optional)

Jason Seber(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Jason Seber (optional)

Carl Topilow(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Carl Topilow (optional)

Scott Terrell(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Scott Terrell (optional)

Carlos Miguel Prieto(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Carlos Miguel Prieto (optional)

Leonard Slatkin(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Leonard Slatkin (optional)

Experience in Breckenridge

Did you feel safe, welcomed, included, and respected at the NRO?(Required)

1 – Not at all	2	3 – Neutral	4	5 – Very Much

Do you feel that the NRO is committed to equity, inclusion, and access?(Required)

1 – Not at all	2	3 – Neutral	4	5 – Very Much

Outside of rehearsals and performances, what activities or experiences did you enjoy most during your time in Breckenridge, and what made them memorable?(Required)

What are your top 3 favorite places for food/drinks in Summit County?(Required)

Did you have a NRO host?(Required)

Yes

What made your host family experience meaningful or memorable?(Required)

Is there anything that could have been improved about your experience with your host family or the host program overall?(Required)

Feedback & Future Planning

On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to apply to the NRO next year?(Required)

0 – Not at all likely	1	2	3	4	5 – Neutral	6	7	8	9	10 – Extremely likely	N/A – I am unable to attend the NRO next year due to age or prior conflicts

Please share why you are neutral or unlikely to apply to the NRO next year:(Required)

On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend the NRO to other musicians?(Required)

0 – Not at all likely	1	2	3	4	5 – Neutral	6	7	8	9	10 – Extremely likely

Please share why you are neutral or unlikely to recommend the NRO to other musicians:(Required)

If the National Repertory Orchestra were not tuition-free, would it have been a financial hardship for you to attend?(Required)

Yes

Not sure

Is there anything the NRO could improve to better support your musical, professional, or personal experience?(Required)

Yes

What ideas or suggestions do you have to help make the NRO’s educational offerings even stronger?(Required)

In 1-3 sentences describe your NRO experience. Your testimonial may be used anonymously in digital and print marketing collateral.(Required)

Tell us what the NRO has meant to you—whether it’s about personal growth, musical development, community connection, or a memorable moment. Your story helps inspire future musicians and supporters!

Please provide your name for survey completion tracking. Note that your survey answers will be anonymous.(Required)

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey, make sure to get your NRO sticker from Eric!

How did you hear about the NRO?(Required)

NRO Alum(s)

Internet Search/NRO Website

Teacher/Professor/Instructor

Word of Mouth

Other

Musical & Educational Impact

Did the NRO enhance your musical training?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Did your experience with the NRO support your professional or career goals?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Did the NRO offer valuable opportunities to network and build connections?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Looking back on the season, which piece was most meaningful to you personally, and what about performing it made the experience stand out?(Required)

Who or what had the greatest influence on your growth during your time at NRO, and how did that experience shape you as both a musician and a person?(Required)

Which concert or community engagement experience stands out most from this summer, and what made it especially meaningful or memorable for you?(Required)

Was there a piece of music you hoped to perform this summer but did not have the opportunity to, and what draws you to that piece?(Required)

Yes

Please tell us the piece/s and what draws you to it/them.

Conductors

Please rate your orchestral experience working with the following conductors. If you did not rehearse or play with a guest conductor please mark "N/A".

Michael Stern(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent

Tell us more about your experience working with Michael Stern (optional)

Jason Seber(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Jason Seber (optional)

Carl Topilow(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Carl Topilow (optional)

Scott Terrell(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Scott Terrell (optional)

Carlos Miguel Prieto(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Carlos Miguel Prieto (optional)

Leonard Slatkin(Required)

Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	N/a

Tell us more about your experience working with Leonard Slatkin (optional)

Experience in Breckenridge

Did you feel safe, welcomed, included, and respected at the NRO?(Required)

1 - Not at all	2	3 - Neutral	4	5 - Very Much

Do you feel that the NRO is committed to equity, inclusion, and access?(Required)

1 - Not at all	2	3 - Neutral	4	5 - Very Much

Outside of rehearsals and performances, what activities or experiences did you enjoy most during your time in Breckenridge, and what made them memorable?(Required)

What are your top 3 favorite places for food/drinks in Summit County?(Required)

Did you have a NRO host?(Required)

Yes

What made your host family experience meaningful or memorable?(Required)

Is there anything that could have been improved about your experience with your host family or the host program overall?(Required)

Feedback & Future Planning

On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to apply to the NRO next year?(Required)

0 - Not at all likely	1	2	3	4	5 - Neutral	6	7	8	9	10 - Extremely likely	N/A - I am unable to attend the NRO next year due to age or prior conflicts

Please share why you are neutral or unlikely to apply to the NRO next year:(Required)

On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend the NRO to other musicians?(Required)

0 - Not at all likely	1	2	3	4	5 - Neutral	6	7	8	9	10 - Extremely likely

Please share why you are neutral or unlikely to recommend the NRO to other musicians:(Required)

If the National Repertory Orchestra were not tuition-free, would it have been a financial hardship for you to attend?(Required)

Yes

Not sure

Is there anything the NRO could improve to better support your musical, professional, or personal experience?(Required)

Yes

What ideas or suggestions do you have to help make the NRO’s educational offerings even stronger?(Required)

In 1-3 sentences describe your NRO experience. Your testimonial may be used anonymously in digital and print marketing collateral.(Required)

Please provide your name for survey completion tracking. Note that your survey answers will be anonymous.(Required)

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey, make sure to get your NRO sticker from Eric!

Musician Survey

Musician Survey

Musical & Educational Impact

Conductors

Experience in Breckenridge

Feedback & Future Planning

Musical & Educational Impact

Conductors

Experience in Breckenridge

Feedback & Future Planning

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