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Meet the newest NRO board member

Michael Massey fell in love with the University of Denver in 1964.  It wasn’t only because they gave him money to go to school there (although that was a big part of it), but also Denver was about 500 miles from Wichita, Kansas where he grew up.  Far enough away so...

Maestro Topilow Performs With Alumni

Members of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and NRO Alumni performed together with maestro Carl Topilow recently. From left to right: Casey Gsell, Tea Prokes, Thaddeus Archer, Jocelyn Longworthy, Kim Bryden Loch, Laura Longman, Carl Topilow, Nancy Lendrim, Michelle...

Principal Percussion at LA Phil

Matthew Howard, NRO 2013, recently won the position of Principal Percussion at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.  The NRO was Matthew’s first summer music festival and he shares this about his experience, “I would have to say that, NRO has to be in the top 3 of best...

Alumna Joins Detroit Symphony Orchestra

NRO Alumna (2012) and Flutist Amanda Blaikie was recently appointed 2nd Flute of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.  “Attending NRO was one of the best musical experiences of my life, giving me the confidence to pursue my dreams and obtain an orchestral position. ...

Alumna Violist in San Antonio Symphony

Amy Pikler received her BM degree with highest honors from the University of Michigan where she studied with Professor Yizhak Schotten. Recently, Amy was appointed as section violist in the San Antonio Symphony. Previously, she served as violist in the New World...