Adopt-a-Musician
Become an instrumental part of the GPO’s artistic success by adopting a musician!
The "Adopt-A-Musician" program is an initiative that connects passionate music enthusiasts with members of the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra. Supporters in this program gain a unique opportunity to connect with musicians on a personal level.
Our musicians work hard to present our concerts with hours of practicing and rehearsing for each performance. Funding from “adoptions” supports the GPO’s artistic endeavors while honoring the cultivated skills and dedication of GPO musicians.
As an adopter:
Your adopted musician’s stand will be adorned with a red band for one concert season
Your name will appear under your adopted musician’s name in the concert program insert
You will be invited on a backstage tour to meet the musicians and take a look behind the scenes
Available Opportunities
MUSIC DIRECTOR - $5,000
CONCERTMASTER - $2,500
ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER - $1,250
PRINCIPALS - $1,000
ASSISTANT & ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALS - $750
SECTION - $500
To adopt a musician, please call our office at 970-356-6406 or email our Executive Director Ben Barnhart at ben@greeleyphil.org. Maybe you already have a musician in mind or have a particular instrument that plays your heart strings. Whatever the case, a musician is waiting for you!
2023-2024 Adopted Musicians
Yuri Santos & Sarah Whitnah, Co-Concertmasters
Adopted by Terry Lundberg
Désirée Suàrez Ward, Principal 2nd Violin
Adopted by Brian Larson
Claire Barta, Violin Section
Adopted by Allen Jost & Helen Freese
Daniella Angulo Martinez, Viola Section
Adopted by Terry Lundberg
James Shaw, Viola Section
Adopted by Tracy Axton
Becky Kutz Osterberg, Principal Cello
Adopted by Frederic Jennes and Helen Reed
Erik Deines, Principal Bass
Adopted by Charmaine Coppom
Allison Gioscia, Flute
Adopted by Dori Workman at Sears Real Estate &
Gail Newton with Your House in Order
Olga Shilaeva, Flute & Piccolo
Adopted by Terry Lundberg
Ian Wisekal, Principal Oboe
Adopted by Glenda Haines
Robert Vitale, Principal Clarinet
Adopted by Terry Lundberg
Chuck Hansen, Principal Bassoon
Adopted by Ben & Ali Barnhart
Melanie Fisher, Bassoon
Adopted by Jean Schober Morrell
Madison Sinan, Trumpet
Adopted by Alan Axton
Frank Cook, Trombone Section
Adopted by Doug & Pat Campbell
Jason Byrnes, Principal Tuba
Adopted by Alan Axton
Leo Canale, Percussion Section
Adopted by Terry Lundberg
Gray Barrier, Principal Timpani
Adopted by Kim Larson
Tonya Jilling, Principal Harp
Adopted by Tracy Axton