GPO News

The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra (GPO) has selected Ben Barnhart as Executive Director. Barnhart served as the acting Executive Director beginning in February 2023 while the Board of Directors conducted an international search. In this role, Barnhart will be responsible for the strategic development and fundraising of the organization.

Alex Sewell, a sophomore violinist from Greeley West High School won the GPO Magic Baton Melody Contest with her melody "Fleurs dans les nuages (Flowers in the Clouds)” which was written during and after a composition workshop with Fixmer. The composition has been orchestrated by Fixmer and will be premiered at the GPO’s final concert of the season, Sounds of Cinema.

Our esteemed soloists are preparing to present an incredible performance! Learn more about Kristi Muzzio (soprano), Nathan Snyder (tenor), and Thomas Erik Angerhofer (baritone).

The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra (GPO) is seeking a motivated and passionate Executive Director who will lead and inspire the organization, ensure sustainability, and promote growth.

Annual salary range $82,300 – $97,300. Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are offered. Moving expenses will not be reimbursed by the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra. Position is not eligible for remote work. Job posting closes end of day April 30, 2023.   

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and five professional references to:

GPO Search Committee at info@greeleyphil.org All emailed materials must be sent as a PDF.

  Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, ATTN: Executive Director Search Committee, PO Box 1535, Greeley, CO 80632.

The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra announces auditions for the 2023 - 2024 season in the following positions:

• Principal Percussion

• Concertmaster

• Associate Concertmaster/2nd chair

• Assistant Concertmaster/3rd chair

• Principal 2nd

• Associate Principal 2nd/2nd chair

• Assistant Principal 2nd/3rd chair

• Section Violin

New Year Greetings from the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra! 

The year 2023 is upon us and there is excitement at the GPO!  Although we will experience changes with our CEO Nick Kenny leaving at the end of January to pursue a new career, we are prepared not to miss a beat!

The changing of the seasons is just as relevant to our lives as it is to the colors of the leaves and the weather. Sometimes change is good, and then, sometimes it’s not. No matter what the case may be, life is in a constant flux of change.

Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra Chief Executive Officer Nick Kenny is embracing his own season of change by announcing that he is resigning from the GPO to pursue a new career path.

Kenny’s last day with the orchestra is Jan. 29.

“Nick has hugely benefited the GPO with his energy, creativity and musical expertise,” said Glenda Haines, GPO Board president. “He was incredibly important in making the GPO more visible to a younger demographic, and we are truly grateful for all his contributions to the GPO.”

The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra congratulates Lily from Chappelow K8 School for writing the winning melody for the Magic Baton Melody Contest!

Our Composer in Residence, Dylan Fixmer, has done some amazing work for your Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra over the past year and a half. Dylan's Composer in Residence position is made possible by donors like you and if you think Dylan's work is worth $0.37 a note, (which we sure do and we would love to pay him that much!) then please consider donating this Colorado Gives Day December 6, 2023.