Community Engagement
making music accessible for a diverse audience
Animating Summit County with Music
Our Community Engagement programs are essential for creating a mutually beneficial relationship between the NRO’s musicians and the local community in Summit County, Colorado. 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 program animating Summit County with engaging and free performances in neighborhoods, parks, plazas, libraries, and classrooms.
music in the mountains
This series is held in historical and public art spaces throughout town, blending chamber music with engaging stories and context provided by our community partners about each unique location. This series combines live music with Breckenridge’s local history and public art.
Sponsored by Alpine Bank and Climax Molybdenum; In partnership with Breck Create and Breckenridge History.
open rehearsals
Experience first-hand how the conductors and musicians prepare for upcoming concerts at one of our free 55+ Open Rehearsals. You are invited to watch—and listen—as the music comes together in preparation for our performances at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. These casual rehearsals are open to all, offering a chance to stop by, sip a cup of coffee, or catch up on emails while enjoying a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the orchestra at work.
Keystone Encore
The NRO returns to Keystone, its former home base from 1987–1992, for an outdoor community concert series held in the Quaking Aspen Amphitheater and River Run Village. We’re thrilled to bring live music back to this scenic mountain setting, reconnecting with the community through vibrant performances in two of Keystone’s most beautiful venues.
In partnership with Keystone Neighbourhood Company and the Town of Keystone.
Symphony in the Streets
Symphony in the Streets is a vibrant, day-long celebration that will transform Breckenridge into a sprawling outdoor musical venue, with ensembles from the NRO orchestra serenading audiences in parks and beloved locations across the town throughout the day, infusing our scenic streets with orchestral beauty for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Pop-up concerts
In partnership with various organizations across Summit County, the NRO presents free pop-up concerts performed by chamber groups in public spaces throughout Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, and Silverthorne. Held in locations beloved by residents and visitors alike, these intimate performances are thoughtfully programmed to bring live music into the heart of the community.
Free concerts
Join the NRO for a variety of free performances each summer. Enjoy the full orchestra at events like the Free Family and Kids Concert, NRO On the Lake, and the Fourth of July Spectacular in Silverthorne. For a more intimate experience, watch the Alumni String Quartet at our Chamber Concert.
→ To view a calendar with all of our 85+ free events this summer, click here.
Educational Programs
The NRO organizes workshops, masterclasses, and school programs to educate local students about classical music, orchestral instruments, and the importance of music education.
community link
Community Link is the National Repertory Orchestra’s volunteer initiative and one of the best “behind the scenes” stories of the organization. This team of extraordinary individuals is an essential part of what makes the NRO an experience like no other.
Educational Programs
The NRO organizes workshops, masterclasses, and school programs to educate local students about classical music, orchestral instruments, and the importance of music education.
community link
Community Link is the National Repertory Orchestra’s volunteer initiative and one of the best “behind the scenes” stories of the organization. This team of extraordinary individuals is an essential part of what makes the NRO an experience like no other.
Community Engagement Partners
Special thanks to the following funders and partners for supporting critical programs that share the power of music with all.
