REFLECT
Your Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra sparks conversation. These intentional programming decisions include the premiering of new works to recognize local history; celebrate the planet we call home; and destigmatize homelessness and depression, in an effort to promote hope, solidarity, and dialogue.
"Lowell's stories make all the music come alive and the crowd connects to the whole evening!" - Dori Workman on A Night with John Williams concert in March, 2026.
"FANTASTIC MUSIC PREFORMANCE! It's hard to choose one highlight... The conductor and the narrator work very well together. As a veteran, I thought the whole evening had the right balance of honor and sacrifice without being sad." Anonymous quote from Salute to Service concert on November 7, 2025.
What Your Gift Can Do:
* Support General Operations
* Assist in music purchase and rental for the season
Your Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra partners with other cultural institutions, including the Greeley Chorale and Greeley Children's Chorale every year to bring community traditions to life - like the annual Poinsettia Pops concert.
"It's about more than just music - the GPO strengthens community, adds to our culture, and creates connection." - Scott Magerfleisch and Kelly Zeillmann
"The entire concert was the ultimate experience... I loved the focus on the celebration of death & life! The [guest conductor] Diego was perfect for this concert; so devoted to the spirit of this holiday. I liked Spanish first, English second throughout his speaking to the audience. I loved his respect for soloists and improv as he stepped aside to give them all of the attention. I truly look forward to embracing this celebration every year with the GPO!" - Anonymous quote from Canciones para ti (Songs for You) concert on November 1, 2025.
The Adopt-A-Musician program 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.
What Your Gift Can Do:
* Adopt a musician (funds support musicians' salaries)
* Assist in music purchase for the Chorales and UNC Choirs partnerships
The GPO believes every child should have access to quality music education, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Education Week is the GPO's commitment to supporting local music educators' curricula through events and concert tickets. ZoOrchestra is an event for 4th and 5th Grade students in Greeley-Evans School District 6. Students explore careers in music through games and activities hosted by musicians and administrators of the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra.
The GPO recognizes that future industry leaders need opportunities to gain experience in professional settings. In tune with this believe, the GPO provides paid music business internships for high school and collegiate students to develop skills in non-profit leadership, development, management, event production, and marketing.
GPO Education and Outreach Manager Dylan Fixmer conducts free composition classes for Greeley-Evans School District 6 music classrooms. The Magic Baton Melody Contest is a composition contest for students in grades 2-12. Students participate in workshops to express their musical ideas effectively through composition. Mr. Fixmer selects one winning composition, which is then orchestrated for and performed by the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra in front of a live audience.
Youth orchestras provide young musicians with a platform to cultivate their musical talents and foster a love for orchestral music. Through regular rehearsals and performances, youth orchestras contribute to the cultural enrichment of communities. The Greeley Junior Philharmonic was first formed in 1947. Now, the Greeley Philharmonic Youth Orchestra provides an elevated performance opportunity, alongside mentorship from professional musicians, for local middle and high school musicians.
What Your Gift Can Do:
* Support workshops in classrooms
* Bolster the Patsy Zick Memorial Scholarship for the GPYO
HEAL
The Music Meets Medicine program was established to coordinate programming, foster and expand community partnerships, explore therapeutic applications of music, and evaluate its effectiveness as a tool for healing and wellness. We are committed to deepening our understanding of how music can meet our community’s needs within the broader health space.
Highlights of these partnerships include providing complimentary ad space, free or reduced concert tickets, and completing impact surveys.
What Your Gift Can Do:
* Subsidize ticket costs for MMM partners
* Support administrative costs for the program
The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra seeks to inspire and enrich our community through live orchestral music. The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra grew out of concerts sponsored by the Fortnightly Music Club between 1908 and 1911. Enthusiasm grew, and in 1911, the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra (GPO) was established. According to an early program, its "motive" was to provide pleasure and profit for local musicians, to give young people an opportunity for orchestral training, and "to aid in raising the musical standards in our city." In time, it evolved into the cornerstone of Greeley's cultural structure. Although the founders of the GPO first set out to create a small yet viable community orchestra, the GPO has developed into a 65-piece professional orchestra that draws some of the most accomplished musicians from Northern Colorado and beyond.
Here at the Greely Philharmonic Orchestra, our goal is to provide the highest-quality orchestral music to Northern Colorado. The GPO has dedicated its future to continuing the vast legacy of its founders and will strive to fulfill its mission to our loyal community. The GPO has endured for 115 years as the major force in the community's cultural and artistic development. The GPO's continuous and superior orchestral work has drawn praise throughout the region, nation, and abroad.
Each concert is intentionally programmed to highlight the stellar musicians of the ensemble with accessible music that our community enjoys.
Organization name
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
other names
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, GPO
1984
Tax id (EIN)
84-6031376
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit
Address
801 8th St., Suite 230Mailing
PO Box 1535Weld County, CO, US
Greeley, CO, US