and 29 who must have completed at least one year of college, university, or conservatory. The program lasts eight weeks during which the members learn and perform an entire season's orchestral repertoire. The orchestra gives two full orchestral concerts a week at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge and performs at events and concerts in various other towns in Colorado. The NRO musicians also attend masterclasses with visiting musicians, participate in the orchestra's education and community outreach programs, and take career development classes which include mock auditions, contract negotiations, finance for musicians, and training in music therapy. Notable alumni NRO alumni have gone on to significant careers as soloists or members of major orchestras include: Trombonist Joseph Alessi Cellist Phoebe Carrai Clarinetist Jonathan Cohler Harpist Yolanda Kondonassis Violinist Michaela Paetsch Violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn Bassoonist Robert S. Williams References External links Audio: The National Repertory Orchestra Performs at Bravo! Vail. From the Top (episode of 2 April 2016). WQXR Turner, Brad (19 July 2016 ). "At National Repertory Orchestra, Young Musicians Learn More Than The Classics". Colorado Public Radio Orchestras based in Colorado Arts organizations established in 1960 Symphony orchestras