National Repertory Orchestra 2006

More than 600 musicians, aged 18-28 applied for the National Repertory Orchestra's 2006 season. Among the 88 who made it into the eight-week summer internship in symphony music, some are doing it to stay in shape while their professional orchestra gig is out of session. Some, still in high school, are prepping for a music major in college. Still others are interested in fine-tuning their auditioning skills to land a job.

All of these top musicians, however, have a common interest - the exhaustive experience the NRO has to offer through a demanding schedule of orchestral concerts and rehearsals.

The musicians, which will arrive in Breckenridge in June, are provided housing in various Breckenridge condos and are given $50 gift certificates to City Market once a week. The NRO spends about $8,500 on each student of the program.

With either two rehearsals a day or a rehearsal and a concert along with the seminars, the musicians won't find much extra time on their hands, but are given a few scheduled days off.

Look for the NRO musicians rehearsing at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge starting June 11. The concert season begins June 17. Rehearsals are open the public.

The full schedule and ticket information is available at www.nromusic.com.

National Repertory 2006 Summer Schedule:

All performances take place at the Riverwalk Center in downtown Breckenridge

• June 17: "Nature, Love and Life"

• June 24: "A Musical Passport"

• June 28: "Russian Passions"

• June 30: "Broadway and Beyond"

• July 1: "A Night for Hollywood"

• July 8: Stephan Sanderling, guest conductor

• July 12: Andrew Litton, guest conductor

• July 15: "Art and Music"

• July 19: "Celebrating Mozart's 250th Birthday"

• July 27: "Joint Classical Concert"

• July 28: "Pops Concert"

• July 30: "Showcase of Tomorrow's Stars"

• Aug. 2: JoAnn Falletta, guest conductor

• Aug. 5: Season Finale, "Honoring Heroes"