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
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 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!
2024 - 2025 Adopted Musicians
Yuri Santos, Concertmaster
Adopted by Brian Larson
Desireé Suarez Ward, Principal 2nd Violin
Adopted by Dori Workman at Sears Real Estate & Gail Newton with Your Home in Order
Claire Barta, Section Violin
Adopted by Diane & Bob Miller
James Shaw, Section Viola
Adopted by Tracy Axton
Becky Kutz Osterberg, Principal Cello
Adopted by Frederic Jennes & Helen Reed
Hunter Hawkins, Bass Section
Adopted by Allen Jost & Helen Freese
Charles Hansen, Principal Bassoon
Adopted by Marsha Biddle
Melanie Fisher, 2nd Bassoon
Adopted by Jean Schober Morrell
Brittany Bonner, Associate Principal Oboe/ English Horn
Adopted by Jean Bruns
Robert Vitale, Principal Clarinet
Adopted by Janice Williams
Lauren Varley, 2nd Horn
Adopted by Mike & Myra Silver
Frank Cook, 2nd Trombone
Adopted by Pat & Doug Campbell
Gray Barrier, Principal Timpani
Adopted by Kim Larson
Tonya Jilling, Principal Harp
Adopted by Tracy Axton