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.
Donations to our registered 501(c)(3) organization are tax-deductible (EIN 83-6011424).
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Introducing Rhapsody 75
A Liqueur Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary!
We 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
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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 2025-2026 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 Jerry Hou: $5,000
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
Jerry Hou, Music Director - Jim & Ann Ruble
Megan Karls, Concertmaster - Greg & Lauren Groves
Becky Mothersbaugh, Acting Associate Concertmaster -
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Jennifer DePaolo, Principal Second - Dr. Valerie Maiers
Ryann Aery Lambuth, Violin -
Ruth Bell, Violin - Dr. Rowan & Jean Marie Tichenor
Jana Hanni, Violin - Paul & Wendy May
Roger Hedlund, Violin - Dr. Eric & Gayle Unruh
Ami Jacobs, Violin - Laurie Fletcher
Miriam Scofield, Violin - The Lucey Family
Susan Stanton, Violin - Dr. Albert & Margaret Metz
Rachel Merchant, Violin - George Vandel
Ashley Schnell, Violin - Henri Manning
Sonja Prychitko, Violin -
Ana Lockwood, Violin - George Vandel
Susan Peel, Violin -
Jennifer Lyford, Violin - David Poucher
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Gary DePaolo, Viola, Principal - Rauzi Family and Tim & Susan Stubson
Sabrina Romney Lloyd, Viola - Laura & Benjamin Hunter
Leslie Fox, Viola - Jack Hess
Audrey Ortberg, Viola -
Steven Rich, Viola - Sharon Rich
Daniel Galbreath, Viola - Dr. Corey Peacock
Jacki Wanbaugh, Viola -
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​Tim Jones, Cello, Principal - Tim & Susan Stubson
Jennifer Crum, Cello - Julia Zapata
Jaxon Cox, Cello - Shane & Loree Cox and Dallin & Caitee Cooper
Amy Cowell, Cello - The Larkspur
Janette Leno-Thomas, Cello -
Debbie Bovie, Cello - Allan Fraser & Laurie Fletcher
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Bass Section adopted by Ed & Barbara Mueller
Ernie Glock, Bass, Principal -
Benjamin Hornacek, Bass -
Kathryn Beagle, Bass -
Crystal Mendez, Bass -
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Norman Menzales, Flute, Principal - Dr. John & Judy Bailey
Charlotte Gruner, Flute - Dr. John & Judy Bailey
Beth Wasson-Haynes, Flute - Jim & Sally Belcher
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Oboe section adopted by Dr. John & Judy Bailey​
Rebecca Mindock, Oboe, Principal - Dr. John & Judy Bailey, Ken Lantta
Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Oboe - Jim & Mary Riis
Blake McGee, Clarinet, Principal -
Copper Ferreira, Clarinet - Roy & Rindy White
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Richard Turner, Bassoon, Principal - Jim Brown,
Dr. Rowan and Jean Marie Tichenor, Dr. Jay and Debra Swedberg
​Cindy Beaver, Bassoon -
Mala Stagg, Contrabassoon - Schubert Family
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Jordan Spivack, Horn, Principal -
Nathan Bonin, Horn - George & Pamela Lesino
Jennifer Beyer Swanson, Horn - Nancy Gorecki
Katie Krissel, Horn - Dennis & Lynn Brabec
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Scott Meredith, Trumpet, Principal - Dr. Linda Meredith
Don Williams, Trumpet - Laura & Benjamin Hunter
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Trombone Section adopted by Fred Taylor
Daniel Watt, Trombone, Principal -
Nathan Baker, Trombone -
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Alan Harvey, Tuba, Principal -
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Ross Coons, Timpani, Principal - Len & Dail Bodziony
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Ron Coulter, Percussion, Principal -
Richard Puzzo, Percussion -
Michael Broyles, Percussion - Dr. Matthew & Kristine Wold
Dallas Ely, Percussion - Sharon Rich
Carolyn Deuel, Percussion - Diane Rose Doll & Laurie Fletcher
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Kathy Williams, Piano, Principal - Ken Lantta
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Jane Ann Hamman, Harp, Principal - Dr. Rowan & 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
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
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Whitney Bradley
Father Daniel Colibraro Trust
Ruth Dove
Marie Henderson Trust
Dr. John and Pat Logan
Melissa MacDonald
Ryan McConnaughey and Austin Rekow
Michele Obman Soulek
Harry and Nola Ptasynski
PJ Rose
Lynn O. Simons
Gordon Sommer
Bucky and Jennifer Walker
DIAMOND
($10,000 and above)
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Dr. John and Judy Bailey
Jonah Bank
McMurry Foundation
Merriam Cooper Spurgeon
Natrona County School District
Jim and Ann Ruble
State of Wyoming
Terry and Del Johnson
Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund
GOLD
($5,000 to $9,999)
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Jim and Sally Belcher
Brick and Bond, Inc.
Dr. Mark and Caryn Dowell
Goodstein Foundation
Lauren and Greg Groves
Doug and Susan Holmes
Wyoming Arts Council
Wyoming Retina Associates
Wold Foundation
SILVER
($2,500 to $4,999)
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Ann Becker
Dean and Ronna Boril
Bruce and Kathy Bummer
Christopher and Aria Dragon
Laurie Fletcher and Al Fraser
Hughes Charitable Foundation
Jim and Deb Johnson
John and Patricia Kerns
Deborah Johnson
Bart Rea
Rick & Donna Tempest
Visit Casper (CACVB)
Williams, Porter, Day, & Neville, P.C.
2025-26
WYOMING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DONORS
BRONZE
($1,000 to $2,499)
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Art and Lynette Boatright
Boatright Development Inc.
Dail and Leonard Bodziony
Bob and Carol Tarantola
Carol Chapman
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation
Daniel and Jennifer Cooper
Dr. Jeffrey and Patricia Cloud
Tom and Kathleen Creager
Marcus and Mary Doss
Eric and Christie Nelson
Eric and Gayle Unruh
George Vandel
K and K Siding and Exteriors Inc
Mary Hunnicutt
Medical Skin Care
Barbara and Edward Mueller
Richard and Linda Wheeler
Nat and Becca Steinhoff
Sally Sarvey
Scott Sissman & Kate Sarosy
Stacia Vigneri
Susan Stanton and Bruce Richardson
The National Orchestral Association
Peter and Marla Wold
TRUSTEE
($500 to $999)
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Dena Bravata and Jim De Golia
Jens Boril
David and Susan Driggers
Cynthia Groetzinger
Harry Durham III
Inge Kutchins
Ken Lantta
Christopher and Judy Murray
Shannon Orr
Patrick and Marcia Patton
Bonnie Peden
Barbara Redder
David and Dee Anne Simonson
Carol Solie
Dave and Tina Sparby
Charles Scott & Nancy Stichert
Mike & Jane Sullivan
Jay & Debra Swedberg
Fred Taylor
Don Walters
BENEFACTOR
($250 to $499)
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Rachel Bailey
Scott & Stephanie Bennion
Jim Brown
John and Judy Cole
Michael Danahy
Michelle Elser
Hat Six Travel Center, LLC
Julie Hitt
Aaron and Valerie Inella Maiers
Jeanne Leske
Pamela Lucey
Dr. Linda Meredith
Peter Nicolaysen & Pam Brondos
Debra Park
Diane Rose Doll
Brianne Rauzi
Takkion Companies
Rita Walsh
Lynne Swank
PATRON
($125 to $249)
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Anna Armstrong
Barbara Bentzin
Irma Bideau
George and Linda Bryce
Audrey Cotherman
Carolyn Deuel
Gary DePaolo
Betty Gardner
Elizabeth Gardner
Jack Hess
Heather Huber
Emerick Huber
JoAnn Schubert
Linda Howard
Lynn and Craig Kahler
Jack Laird
George and Pamela Lesino
Paul & Wendy May
Dr. Albert and Margaret Metz
Dick McConnaughey
Nicholas McNamee
Barbara Nicholas and Gordon Lacy
Scott and Cyndy Novotny
Nancy Gorecki
Robyn Morrison
Jim and Mary Riis
Casey Jo Rislov
Michael and Karin Short
Liss Shanor
William Specht
Beecher Strube
Tracy Thomson
Duane and Kathryn Weber
FRIEND
($25 to $124)
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Sheryl Barksdale
Jeff Bonin
Bonnie and Buck Collier
William Clegg
Theresa Cowgar
Chuck and Nancy Engstrom
Dan Grace
Lindsey Grant
Shauna Gibbs
Kathy Haden
Roy and India Hayford
Anne L. Holman
Laura Hunter
James and Cindy King
David Laudon
Allison Maluchnik
The MacDonald Family
Royce and Sandra Brown
David Poucher
Martha Rakestraw
Hustace and Janice Scott
William Shade
Claire Shear
Sue Schilling
Scott and Cidne Skavdahl
Lin Sanford
Julia Smith
Cathleen Stepp
Valerie Stewart
Mary Sutton
Ken White Jr
Roger and Ann King White
Vicki Windle