Adopt-a-Musician
2026-2027 adoptions now open!
Become an instrumental part of the GPO’s artistic success by adopting a musician!
Lauren Varley and Christen Adler, GPO horn musicians, at the 2025 reception
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 to a special reception to meet the musicians and take a look behind the scenes
Adopt a Musician Reception 2025
Opportunities
SECTION - $100
ASSISTANT & ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALS - $750
PRINCIPALS - $1,000
ASSOCIATE & ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTERS - $1,250
CONCERTMASTER - $2,500
MUSIC DIRECTOR - $5,000
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!
GPO Concertmaster Yuri Santos with red bow signifying their adoption!
2026 - 2027 Adopted Musicians
Yuri Santos, Concertmaster
Adopted by Brian Larson
Chris Leonard, Associate Concertmaster
Adopted by Helen Freese & Allen Jost
Désirée Suarez Ward, Principal 2nd Violin
Adopted by Dori Workman at Sears Real Estate & Gail Newton with Your Home in Order
Ava Pacheco, Associate Principal 2nd Violin
Adopted by Helen Freese & Allen Jost
Ray Anthony Trujillo, Assistant Principal 2nd Violin
Adopted by Susan Cook & Doug Marek
Natascha Bastian, Violin Section
Adopted by Ryan Martin - Chicago Title
Daniel Colbert, Violin Section
Adopted by Susan Wheeler
Peter Kennedy, Violin Section
Adopted by Reilly Grandberg
Zo Manfredi, Violin Section
Adopted by Greeley Satelite Rotary
Jessica Rosado Azcuaga, Violin Section
Adopted by Barb and Fred Rogen
Aaron Lockhart, Principal Viola
Adopted by Mary & Odie Roberts
Alejandro Gallagher, Associate Principal Viola
Adopted by Mary & Odie Roberts
Daniella Angulo Martinez, Viola Section
Adopted by Mary & Odie Roberts
Benjamin Durfee, Viola Section
Adopted by Jean & Daniel Bruns
Sabrina Romney Lloyd, Viola Section
Adopted by Sheryl McBride
James Shaw, Viola Section
Adopted by Jean & Daniel Bruns
Becky Kutz Osterberg, Principal Cello
Adopted by Frederic Jennes & Helen Reed
Zachary Keum, Associate Principal Cello
Adopted by Frederic Jennes & Helen Reed
Desireé Anderson, Cello Section
Adopted by Sheryl McBride
Yi-Ching Lee, Cello Section
Adopted by Sheryl McBride
Angela Martin, Cello Section
Adopted by Frederic Jennes & Helen Reed
Beth Wells, Cello Section
Adopted by Jean Schober Morrell
Hunter Hawkins, Bass Section
Adopted by Diane & Bob Miller
Lucy McHugh, Bass Section
Adopted by Diane & Bob Miller
John St. Cyr, Bass Section
Adopted by Diane & Bob Miller
Allison Gioscia, 2nd Flute
Adopted by Bruce & Lyn Carlisle
Olga Shilaeva, 3rd Flute/ Piccolo
Adopted by Andrew & Katie Esquivel
Brittany Bonner, Associate Principal Oboe
Adopted by Jean & Daniel Bruns
Heike Gazetti, Associate Principal Clarinet
Adopted by Micayla Bellamy Adams
Charles Hansen, Principal Bassoon
Adopted by Marsha Biddle
Melanie Fisher, 2nd Bassoon
Adopted by Jean Schober Morrell
Lauren Varley, 2nd Horn
Adopted by Mike & Myra Silver
Christen Adler, 4th Horn
Adopted by Sheryl McBride
Madison Sinan, 3rd Trumpet
Adopted by Sheryl McBride
Christopher Terrazas, Principal Trombone
Adopted by Davis Harwell
Frank Cook, 2nd Trombone
Adopted by Davis Harwell
Dan Watt, Bass Trombone
Adopted by Davis Harwell
Jason Byrnes, Principal Tuba
Adopted by Kathleen Cook
Jack Arman, Principal Timpani
Adopted by Kim Larson
Leo Canale, Percussion Section
Adopted by Jean Schober Morrell
Tonya Jilling, Principal Harp
Adopted by Tracy Axton