{"id":797126,"date":"2019-06-26T08:48:58","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T14:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/?p=367959"},"modified":"2019-06-26T08:48:58","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T14:48:58","slug":"celebrating-music-women-community-and-successful-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/local-news\/celebrating-music-women-community-and-successful-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating music, women, community and successful careers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aspiring orchestral musicians have viewed the National Repertory Orchestra<\/a> as a potential launching pad to their careers for nearly 60 years. There are about 1,000 applicants each season for just 89 or so open spots \u2014 \u201cand when you look at the great orchestras in the world, NRO has a massive amount of representation of former NRO fellows,\u201d said David DePeters, NRO\u2019s chief executive officer. <\/p>\n

\u201cI would have to say that NRO has to be in the top three of best orchestral music festivals in the world,\u201d said Matthew Howard, Principal Percussion at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and a 2013 NRO Percussionist. \u201cThere is no other place that offers real life experiences in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s concert schedule has a mix of classical performances and innovative concerts such as Toplow Pops!, an annual favorite featuring pop music, and \u201cE.T. The Extra Terrestrial\u201d Film In Concert, which will feature the NRO performing the film\u2019s Academy Award-winning score live as the audience watches the film on a hugh high-definition screen. This season also features an entire series dedicated to women in the arts.<\/p>\n

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Conductor Tania Miller<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

High acclaim without forgetting its roots<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the organization\u2019s most coveted assets is Music Director Carl Topilow, who\u2019s in his 42nd year in that role. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe has seen it through so<\/s> many developments and changes, he has been that consistent, guiding light for a long time,\u201d DePeters said. <\/p>\n

While NRO and its annual 8-week season have garnered a reputation as a world-class, highly coveted music program for young musicians, it has never forgotten its roots as a community organization first and foremost. With exciting new programming this summer that builds upon previous seasons of community-focused events, the NRO is proving why it continues to enjoy success 59 years after it was founded.<\/p>\n

A season-long celebration of women in the arts<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women in the United States the right to vote. The NRO wanted to highlight this important milestone with a season-long celebration of women in the arts, DePeters said. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a lot of movements now for women conductors and composers, to give them more of a showcase and voice in the orchestra world,\u201d he said. \u201cWe thought this would be a great opportunity to showcase the great and talented women we have \u2014composers, conductors, guest artists, visual artists, administrative people and all sorts of really talented women we have at NRO.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fifteen of NRO\u2019s 16 Riverwalk concerts this season features a woman composer, guest artist or conductor, or some combination of the three, proving NRO\u2019s commitment to this celebration (see factbox for details). <\/p>\n

\u201cThe object is not just to showcase great, talented women in the arts, but also to hopefully act as an inspiration for a younger generation to consider arts as a vocation,\u201d DePeters said. <\/p>\n

For the community<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the NRO has grown to become a world-class summer music festival in Summit County, the organization has added programs over the years that aim to give back to the community that supports it so much. <\/p>\n

Children\u2019s concerts have been part of the schedule every year since 1971. And DePeters said many people don\u2019t realize that all NRO rehearsals at the Riverwalk are free and open to the public. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe broadcast the rehearsals over the lawn through outdoor speakers. People can walk in, sit down and enjoy the rehearsal for one minute, 10 minutes or an hour,\u201d DePeters said. \u201cYou can bring your lunch-in and eat while listening, or picnic outside if you want.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2017 when a nasty wildfire broke out in Breckenridge, NRO held a special concert and donated 5 percent of the proceeds to first responders. That was the precipice for a news annual tradition to give back to local charities. <\/p>\n

This summer, NRO is holding more than 35 free outdoor performances in small ensembles of two to seven musicians. These performances happen all over Breckenridge throughout the 8-week festival that kicked off in early June. In fact, NRO hosts more than 110 free events over its annual season. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe community gives us a tremendous amount. They support the organization, come to concerts, donate and volunteer, so we like to give back with our free concerts,\u201d DePeters said. \u201cLast year, NRO helped raise $20,000 for local nonprofit organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, the organization has selected Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, Summit County\u2019s First Responders, Building Hope and the Mountain Top Children\u2019s Museum as recipients of its philanthropic efforts. The leadership from these organizations also have the opportunity to go on stage to talk to NRO audience about what they do. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhere would the community be without some of these organizations?\u201d DePeters said. <\/p>\n

NRO SEASON HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women In The Arts Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

This summer, the National Repertory Orchestra has committed a large portion of its programming to the celebration of women in the arts.  This includes celebrating women composers, conductors, musicians, visual artists, and women in NRO administrative roles. <\/p>\n

The NRO will host special Arts Talks where these women will share details about their lives in the arts and what inspires them.<\/p>\n

Upcoming NRO concerts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Topilow Pops!<\/strong><\/p>\n

June 29, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., $10 to $45, at Riverwalk Center<\/p>\n

One of the most popular concerts of the NRO season, including a very special performance in honor of Kathleen Corneillier. Enjoy familiar, well-loved tunes from the movies \u201cGrease\u201d and \u201cJaws\u201d alongside music by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Paul Anka, Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, Queen, and more.<\/p>\n

America\u2019s Birthday Spectacular<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 4<\/p>\n

Silverthorne: 10 to 12 p.m., FREE, at Rainbow Park<\/p>\n

Breckenridge: 8 to 10 p.m., $10 to $30, at Riverwalk Center<\/p>\n

Honor the stars and stripes with an unforgettable performance for America\u2019s Birthday Spectacular, a family-friendly tribute to our great nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cE.T. The Extra Terrestrial\u201d Film In Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 6, $10 to $45, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge<\/p>\n

Enjoy John Williams\u2019 Academy Award\u00ae-winning score performed live by the NRO under the direction of Carl Topilow, in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen.<\/p>\n

For more information or to view the full NRO summer concert schedule, visit <\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.NROmusic.org<\/a> or call 970-453-5825.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Women in the Arts Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art Talk Luncheon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, July 8<\/p>\n

12:30 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

$25 per person<\/p>\n

Women are making a serious impact on the art industry.  We think you will love what\u2019s on our panelists\u2019 minds. Attendees are also invited to the NRO rehearsal with guest conductor, Tania Miller, from 9:30 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center.<\/p>\n

Coppertop III at Beaver Run Resort<\/p>\n

Panelists: Tania Miller, Erin Hannigan and the Das Blumelein Project<\/p>\n

War and Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pink Concert for Shaw Breast Center and Cancer Clinic<\/p>\n

Tania Miller, conductor<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 10, 7:30 pm at the Riverwalk Center<\/p>\n

Kids 18 and under $10, Adults $25 and up<\/p>\n

Box Office: 970- 547-3100<\/p>\n

Bohemian Rhapsody<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Center<\/p>\n

Alex Amsel, conductor<\/p>\n

Benefit Concert for Mountain Top Children\u2019s Museum<\/p>\n

Program includes Jennifer Higdon\u2019s, blue cathedral (note \u201cblue cathedral\u201d is stylized and tied with WITA)<\/p>\n

Kids 18 and under $10, Adults $25 and up<\/p>\n

Box Office: 970-547-3100<\/p>\n

At the Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 13, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Breckenridge Gallery<\/p>\n

Chat with local artists, Amy Evans and Hanni Bernhart<\/p>\n

This exciting discussion will entail how the artists see the world and how their art represents them.<\/p>\n

FREE<\/p>\n

RSVP at nromusic.org<\/p>\n

Tall Tales<\/strong><\/p>\n

Benefit Concert for Building Hope<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Center<\/p>\n

Carl Topilow, conductor<\/p>\n

Kids 18 and under $10, Adults $25 and up<\/p>\n

Box Office: 970-547-3100<\/p>\n

Mahler Symphony No. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Center<\/p>\n

Karina Canellakis, conductor<\/p>\n

Kids 18 and under $10, Adults $25 and up<\/p>\n

Box Office: 970-547-3100<\/p>\n

Thanks to Barbara Strauss and Paul Finkel for sponsoring NRO\u2019s Women in the Arts Series.<\/em><\/p>\n

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