Greeley Philharmonic Youth Orchestra to award memorial scholarship at spring concert

The orchestra's spring concert will feature a full symphony orchestra for the first time.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:52pm

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An abstract composition using bold black shapes and high-contrast colors to represent the Greeley Philharmonic Youth Orchestra's spring concert and the Patsy Zick Memorial Scholarship.The Greeley Philharmonic Youth Orchestra's spring concert celebrates the next generation of young musicians and honors the legacy of a beloved local music educator.Greeley Today

The Greeley Philharmonic Youth Orchestra's spring concert will feature a full symphony orchestra for the first time, and the first Patsy Zick Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to principal bassist Calvin Long for his leadership and musical ambition.

Why it matters

The Patsy Zick Memorial Scholarship honors a local music educator and dedicated supporter who was the first concertmaster of the Greeley Junior Philharmonic Orchestra at just 15 years old. The scholarship will help support the next generation of young musicians in the community.

The details

The concert, which begins at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church in Greeley, will feature works by Tchaikovsky, Bizet, Fritz Kreisler, Reinhold Gliere and Juventino Rosas. Tickets cost $5 for adults and are free for children.

  • The Greeley Philharmonic Youth Orchestra's spring concert is on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Patsy Zick, the music educator and supporter the scholarship is named after, passed away in January.

The players

Greeley Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

A youth orchestra based in Greeley, Colorado that is holding its spring concert and awarding the first Patsy Zick Memorial Scholarship.

Calvin Long

The principal bassist of the Greeley Philharmonic Youth Orchestra who will receive the inaugural Patsy Zick Memorial Scholarship.

Patsy Zick

A local music educator and dedicated supporter who became the first concertmaster of the Greeley Junior Philharmonic Orchestra at age 15 and later earned a degree in violin performance from the University of Northern Colorado.

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The takeaway

The Greeley Philharmonic Youth Orchestra's spring concert and the new Patsy Zick Memorial Scholarship highlight the community's commitment to nurturing the next generation of young musicians and honoring the legacy of local music educators.