SUPPORT
the WSO
There are many ways to support the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra!
The gifts we receive from individuals, corporate sponsors and foundation grants give us the resources to continue our work for the people of Wyoming - and for that we thank you.
Introducing Rhapsody 75
A Liqueur Celebrating Our 75th AnniversaryWe are excited to present Rhapsody 75, a special black currant and lemon liqueur crafted in partnership with Backwards Distilling Company to mark our 75th anniversary season. This unique liqueur was created to commemorate our rich history and vibrant future, providing a festive way for our community to celebrate this milestone with us. With an elegant blend of tart black currant and bright lemon, Rhapsody 75 is perfect for celebratory cocktails, pairing beautifully with champagne or soda water.
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Where to Find It
Rhapsody 75 is currently available at Backwards Distilling Company’s downtown tasting room, and $5 from every bottle sold goes back to support the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra. Raise a glass with us and enjoy this one-of-a-kind liqueur as we celebrate 75 years of music, creativity, and community!
ANNUAL GIVING
Annual gifts from individual donors is what sustains the WSO each year. Donations, both large and small, allow for:
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World-Renowned Guest Performances
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Community Enrichment through
Music on the Move -
Community Partnerships
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Artist Development
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Planning for the Future
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Please consider a gift today in support of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra. Annual gifts can be made in a single payment or split out into monthly gifts that sustain the organization for the future.
ADOPT A MUSICIAN
The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra has one of the finest orchestras in the region with almost 70 musicians. This incredible group of talented artists is carefully selected through an audition process. Their time is not donated - and we feed and house those that travel to Casper.
What better way to participate in our 2023-2024 season than to ensure that every musician feels the love from our patrons this season. Adoption includes your name or company name in the season program.
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Music Director Christopher Dragon: $2,500
ConcertMaster: $625
Principal Musician: $275
Orchestra Musician: $125
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To adopt your favorite musician contact the
WSO Office to discuss availability or click below.
Jennifer Swanson with Roy Hayford
Photo Credit: Ben Winckler Photography
Christopher Dragon, Music Director - The Ruble Family
Megan Karls, Concertmaster - Greg and Lauren Groves
Sarah McCoy, Associate Concertmaster
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Jennifer DePaolo, Principal Second - Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz
Ruth Bell, Violin - Dr. Rowan and Jean Marie Tichenor
Emily Denham, Violin
Jana Hanni, Violin
Roger Hedlund, Violin
Ami Jacobs, Violin - Jim Brown
Ana Lockwood, Violin - George Vandel
Rachel Merchant - George Vandel
Ashley Schnell, Violin
Miriam Scofield, Violin - Dr. Doug and Susan Holmes
Susan Stanton, Violin - Dr. Albert and Margaret Metz
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Gary DePaolo, Viola, Principal - Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz
Chealsea Allen, Viola - Ken Lantta
Jacki Bryan, Viola -
Leslie Fox, Viola - Malcolm and Monica Fox
Audrey Ortberg, Viola
Steven Rich, Viola - Sharon Rich
Sabrina Romney-Lloyd, Viola
Daniel Galbreath, Viola - Ken Lantta
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Tim Jones, Cello, Principal - Rob Doane
Debbie Bovie, Cello
Janette Leno-Thomas, Cello - Betty Gardner
Amy Cowell, Cello - Gary and Jennifer DePaolo
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Bass Section adopted by Ed and Barbara Mueller
Ernie Glock, Bass, Principal
Kathryn Beagle, Bass
Benjamin Hornacek, Bass
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Flute Section adopted by Wilburn and Diane Combs
Norman Menzales, Flute, Principal - Dr. John and Judy Bailey
Charlotte Gruner, Flute - Dr. John and Judy Bailey
Beth Wasson-Haynes, Flute
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Rebecca Mindock, Oboe, Principal
Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Oboe, Principal - Jim and Mary Riis
Blake McGee, Clarinet, Principal
Copper Ferreira, Clarinet - David Poucher
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Richard Turner, Bassoon, Principal - Dr. Rowan and Jean Marie Tichenor
Cindy Beaver, Bassoon - George and Pamela Lesino
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Katherine Smith, Horn, Principal - Rob Doane
Jennifer Swanson, Horn
Katie Watt, Horn - David Poucher
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Scott Meredith, Trumpet, Principal - Linda Meredith
Don Williams, Trumpet
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Trombone Section adopted by Fred Taylor
Daniel Watt, Trombone, Principal
Nathan Baker, Trombone
Keil Lauer, Trombone
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Alan Harvey, Tuba, Principal
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Ross Coons, Timpani, Principal
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Ron Coulter, Percussion, Principal
Dallas Ely, Percussion - David Poucher
Richard Puzzo, Percussion
Michael Broyles, Percussion
Carolyn Deuel, Percussion
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Kathy Williams, Piano, Principal - Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz
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Jane Ann Hamman, Harp, Principal - Henri Manning and Dr. Rowan and Jean Marie Tichenor
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Corporate sponsorships are are vitally important to the WSO's continued efforts to reach a wider audience and offer quality education opportunities to Wyoming's school children.
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Partnering with the WSO allows your organization to increase its exposure to an audience dedicated to the arts and creating a culture of
community in Wyoming.
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We offer a wide variety of partnership opportunities, including concert sponsorships, event sponsorships, in-kind donations and educational programming sponsorships.
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Contact the office today to discuss how your organization can get involved and how the WSO can meet your specific needs.
Special thanks to our hotel partners:
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Timberline
Ramkota Casper
Hilton Garden Inn
VOLUNTEER
Gifts of talent are just as important as gifts of treasure. Volunteers assist the WSO at a variety of events, including:
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Ushering at Concerts
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Check-in/Setup at Events including Pops in the Park, Wine on the River and Prelude
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Participating in the Events Committee
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& More!
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If you are interested in volunteering for the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra contact our office.
LEGACY
Whitney Bradley
Father Daniel Colibraro
Ruth Dove
Marie Henderson Trust
Dr. John and Pat Logan
Ryan McConnaughey
Harry and Nola Ptasynski
PJ Rose
Gordon Sommer
Bucky and Jennifer Walker
DIAMOND
($10,000 and above)
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Dr. John & Judy Bailey
Dail & Leonard Bodziony
John P. Ellbogen Foundation
Jonah Bank of Wyoming
Terry & Del Johnson
Dr. John Logan
The McMurry Foundation
NC Rec Joint Powers Board
Janet Rodgers
Douglas & Dr. Christine Scheetz
Townsquare Media
Wyoming Arts Council
Wyoming Community Foundation
Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund
GOLD
($5,000 to $9,999)
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​James & Sally Belcher
Leonard & Dail Bodziony
Bruce & Kathy Bummer
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation
Dr. Mark & Caryn Dowell
John P. Ellbogen Foundation
Carolyn Griffith & Verba Echols
Dan Grace
Lauren & Greg Groves
Dr. Doug & Susan Holmes
Hughes Charitable Foundation
Jim & Deb Johnson
John & Patricia Kerns
Charles & Joyce Lyford
Bart Rea
Jim & Ann Ruble
Schwartz Legacy Fund
Lynn O Simons
Wold Foundation
Wyoming Retina Associates
SILVER
($2,500 to $4,999)
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Ashton Thomas Private Wealth
Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center
Dr. Dena Bravata & Jim De Golia
Lisa & Tim Burridge
First Interstate BancSystem Foundation
First State Bank
Allan Fraser & Laurie Fletcher
Gastroenterology Associates
Dr. Doug & Susan Holmes
Honda of Casper
KCWY
Mary Hunnicutt
Mesa Energy Solutions
Metro Coffee Co
Ritz Carlton, Denver, CO
Sona Rummel
Michael & Sally Sarvey
Schwartz Legacy Fund
Bruce Richardson & Susan Stanton
Taco Johns
Tallgrass Energy
Rick & Donna Tempest
The Bon Agency Nationwide
Eric & Gayle Unruh
George Vandel
Vista Toyota
Williams, Porter, Day & Neville
Wyoming Cardiopulmonary Services
Zimmerman Family Foundation
BRONZE
($1,000 to $2,499)
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ALMA Home
AMBI Mail and Marketing
Nanci Andrew
Desmond & Carrie Bennion
Art & Lynette Boatright
Brick & Bond, Inc
John Smith & Joan Caldwell
Carol Chapman
Complete Physical Therapy
Tom&Kathleen Creager
James Cunningham
CY Discount Liquor
Marcus & Mary Doss
David & Susan Driggers
Equality State Sound and Lighting
First Interstate Bank
Malik & April Hegge
Dr. Emerick Huber & Children
Johnson Restaurant Group
Koch Foundation
Ryan McConnaughey
Medical Skin Care
Dr. Albert and Margaret Metz
Mountain West Technologies
Barbara and Edward Mueller
Eric & Christie Nelson
Pat & Marcia Patton
David G Poucher
Purplepass Ticketing
Rocky Mountain Oncology
Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Sinclair Casper Refinery
Scott Sissman and Kate Sarosy
Carol Solie
Sonny's RV
Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits
Dave & Tina Sparby
Bob & Carol Tarantola
Fred Taylor
Shane & JoAnn True
Kermit & Kathleen Wille
TRUSTEE
($500 to $999)
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Joan M. Anderson
Dr. Scott & Stephanie Bennion
Barbara Bentzin
Dennis & Lynn Brabec
Dr. Jeffrey & Patricia Cloud
John & Judy Cole
Rob Doane
Darin Driggers
Elizabeth Gardner
Harry Durham & Mary Hogsett
Linda Howard
Inge Kutchins
Ken Lantta
Christopher & Judy Murray
Charles Scott
Scott & Michele Soulek
Nat & Becca Steinhoff
Gov. Mike & Jane Sullivan
Dr. Rowan & Jean Marie Tichenor
Sue Townsend
Visit Casper (CACVB)
Raymond "Tony" & Jan Valdez
The Wild Wilsons
2024-25
WYOMING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DONORS
BENEFACTOR
($250 to $499)
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Tom Brauer and Laura Angelo
Rachel Bailey
Brookside Bookkeeping Services
George & Linda Bryce
Alisha Bynum
Charlene Canada
Mary Cottam
Carolyn Deuel
Dana Deuel
Brian & Jennifer Deurloo
Fred and Kim DeVore
Cheryl Drost
Donna Jenkins Fox
Ferne Freiberg
Jacie Gentry
Lindsey Grant
Thomas Grochowski
Chad Hanson
Marilyn Ingram
Drew Jaussaud & Craig Mitchell
Scott and Alice Klosterman
Barbara Nicholas & Gordon Lacy
Jack and Donna Laird
Welborn Law
Jeanne Leske
Amy Mason
Rachel Qian Merchant
Patrick Mooney
Scott and Cyndy Novotny
Debra Park
Karla Pirabun-Moreno
Dr. Thomas & Victoria Radosevich
Phillip & Lisa Rutar
Art Sims
Jane Sizemore
Chris & Jessica Stanbury
Nat & Becca Steinhoff
Mary Thorrez
Keith & Diane Tyler
Kari Watson
Duane & Kathryn Weber
Kaycee Wiita
Della Works
Cynthia Works
Jo Zagar
PATRON
($125 to $249)
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Jim Brown & Karen Anfang
Chris Barten
Daniel & Melissa Behringer
Irma Bideau
Wade and Leah Burback
William Clegg
Beau & Ava Covert
Rick Darcy
Erin Dawes
Gary & Jennifer DePaolo
Peter & Amber Fazio
Jane Fleming, FNP-C
Michael & Kristine Gaither
Thomas Gardner
Katharine Allen & Aimee Gough
Tom & Cathy Green
Roy & India Hayford
Andrea Hayth
Dustin & Rebecca Hebert
David Blair and Jackie Hotle
Jeremy & Libby Hugus
Laura Hunter
Jane Ifland
Mark & Joddee Jacobsen
Craig and Lynn Kahler
James & Cindy King
Bruce Lawson
Jeanie Manolovitz
Dr. Allan Mattern
Dr. Joe & Diane McGinley
Dr. Linda Meredith
Frank and Ruth Moran
Robyn Morrison
Christopher Reilly
Thomas & Heather Rogers
Phyllis Roseberry
Amanda Sewell
Abby Sides
David & Dee Anne Simonson
Julianna Souza
Valerie Stewart
William & Delores Thornton
Rachel Williams
James & Beth Worthen
FRIEND
($25 to $124)
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Susan Anderson
Cathy Becker
Marian Bender
Gary Berchenbriter
Whitney Bradley
Nancy Brennan
Dave & Janice Burch & Connie Burch
Dan & Mandy Cepeda
Audrey Cotherman
Tom & Katey Covert
Mona Creel
Jill Davis
Diane Rose Doll
Christopher Dragon
Monica Jane Fox
Sue O'Gara
Kevin & Jeanne Goldrick
Carole Graves
Joseph Graves
Ann Guzzo
Tim & Katheryn Havasi
Mark Hildebrand
Anne L Holman
Shawn & Ami Houck
Janet Hughes
Shaelynn Hunsicker
Dr. Richard and Constance Jaouen
Gena Jaussaud
Mike Bond and Robert Johnson
Kate Johnson
Lori Johnson
Megan Kaufman
Jerry & Colleen Larsen
David Laudon
George and Pamela Lesino
Jessica Logan
Zulima Lopez
Pam Lucey
Carisse Ludwig
David Lundahl
Aaron & Valerie Inella Maiers
Doug McLaughlin & Beverly Mathisen
Nicholas & Stevie McNamee
Todd & Tami Milliken
GT Morton
Teryl Moya
Steve Myers
Barbara Nicholas
Lila Olson
Michael Porter
Phillip Rael
Martha Rakestraw
Brianne Rauzi
Dan Rea
Sharon Ann Rich
Jim & Mary Riis
Eric & Elissa Ruckle
​FRIEND, cont.
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Annie Sanders
Jason Short
Scott & Cidne Skavdahl
Carol Stanton
Cathleen Stepp
Mike Stepp
Mary Sutton
Lynne Swank
Tracy Thomson
Scott Thorvaldson
Judith Trohkimoinen
Scarlett Verity
Marie Wardenski
Heather Watson
Valerie Webb
wyOMing Yoga and Wellness
Lon Whitman
Daniel Hauk & Lynn Williamson
Ben & Rachel Winckler
Peter & Marla Wold
Andrew Couldridge & Dr. Cynthia Works
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