“I see the WSO becoming the orchestra of WY, not only a central part of Casper but a central part of the state of Wyoming.”
-Christopher Dragon, Music Director
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.
ADOPT A
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
Concert Master: $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.
Christopher Dragon, Music Director - The Ruble Family
Concertmaster
Sarah McCoy, Associate Concertmaster
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 - The WSO Volunteers
Ami Jacobs, Violin - Al Fraser and Laurie Fletcher
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
Jacki Bryan, Viola -
Leslie Fox, Viola
Audrey Ortberg, Viola -
Steven Rich, Viola - Sharon Rich, Bart Rea, Jim Brown and Karen Anfang
Sabrina Romney-Lloyd, Viola
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Tim Jones, Cello, Principal -
Debbie Bovie, Cello - Al Fraser and Laurie Fletcher
Jeffrey Johnson, 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 - Brookside Bookkeeping Services
Kathryn Beagle, Bass
Benjamin Hornacek, Bass - Brookside Bookkeeping Services
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Norman Menzales, Flute, Principal - In Memory of Pat Logan
Charlotte Gruner, Flute - John and Judy Bailey
Beth Wasson-Haynes, Flute - Jim and Sally Belcher
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Rebecca Mindock, Oboe, Principal - John and Judy Bailey
Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Oboe, Principal
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Blake McGee, Clarinet, Principal
Copper Ferreira, Clarinet - David Poucher - In honor of Benny Goodman
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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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Horn section adopted by Joan Anderson
Katherine Smith, Horn, Principal
Zarah Mattox, Horn
Jennifer Swanson, Horn
Katie Watt, Horn
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Scott Meredith, Trumpet, Principal - Linda Meredith
Don Williams, Trumpet - Lindsey Grant
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Trombone section adopted by Fred Taylor
Daniel Watt, Trombone, Principal - Carol Chapman
Nathan Baker, Trombone - Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz
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
Richard Puzzo, Percussion
Michael Broyles, Percussion
Carolyn Deuel, Percussion - Diane Rose Doll, Al Fraser and Laurie Fletcher
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Kathy Williams, Piano, Principal - Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz
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Jane Ann Hamman, Harp, Principal - Dr. Rowan and Jean Marie Tichenor
Jennifer DePaolo with Aaron Maiers & Valerie Innella Maiers
Photo Credit: Ben Winckler Photography
Jennifer Swanson with Roy Hayford
Photo Credit: Ben Winckler Photography
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.
ENDOWMENT & BEQUESTS
Supporting the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Endowment is one of the easiest ways to ensure the longterm success of the Orchestra. These gifts provide lasting support for the organization by growing the corpus of the WSO Endowment and provides continuous support in perpetuity.
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Naming the WSO Endowment as a beneficiary in your will or trust is a simple way to support the Orchestra into the future. Bequests can be made for a certain dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. If you are interested in making a bequest to the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, contact WSO Executive Director Rebecca Hebert and discuss your plans with your attorney, financial advisor or CPA.
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 WSO Executive Director Rebecca Hebert 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
2023-2024
WYOMING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DONORS
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 and Judy Bailey
Terry and Del Johnson
Jonah Bank of Wyoming
Dr. John Logan
Jim and Ann Ruble
Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz
Townsquare Media
Wyoming Arts Council
Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund
GOLD
($5,000 to $9,999)
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Jim and Sally Belcher
Dail Bodziony
Bruce and Kathy Bummer
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation
John P. Ellbogen Foundation
Greg and Lauren Groves
Hughes Charitable Foundation
Bart Rea
Wyoming Retina Associates
SILVER
($2,500 to $4,999)
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Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center
Dr. Dena Bravata and Jim De Golia
Dr. Mark and Caryn Dowell
Carolyn Griffith and Verba Echols
First Interstate Bank
First State Bank
Allan Fraser and Laurie Fletcher
Gastroenterology Associates
Honda of Casper
Mary Hunnicutt
Sona Rummel
Taco JohnsVista Toyota
Williams, Porter, Day & Neville, P.C.
Wyoming Otolaryngology
BRONZE
($1,000 to $2,499)
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AMBI Mail and Marketing
Ashton Thomas Private Wealth
Art and Lynette Boatright
CY Discount Liquor
David and Susan Driggers
Equality State Sound and Lighting
Malik and April Hegge
Dr. Doug and Susan Holmes
Jim and Deb Johnson
Johnson Resturaunt Group
KCWY 13
Ryan McConnaughey
Mesa Energy Solutions
Albert and Margaret Metz
Mountain West Technologies
Patrick and Marcia Patton
R&R Reststops
Bruce Richardson and Susan Stanton
Carol Solie
Sonny's RV
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Fred Taylor
The Bon Agency Nationwide
The Liquor Shed
Eric and Gayle Unruh
George Vandel
Kermit and Kathleen Wille
Wyld Gear
Shane and JoAnn True
TRUSTEE
($500 to $999)
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ALMA Home
Rachel Bailey
Chad Bergman
Casper Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Casper Pride
Jeffrey and Patricia Cloud
Fred and Kim DeVore
Darin Driggers
John Jorgensen
Lenhart Mason & Associates
John and Mary Masterson
Ed and Barbara Mueller
Eric and Christie Nelson
Phil and Lisa Rutar
Tina and Dave Sparby
Jill and Michael Stillwagon
Mike and Jane Sullivan
The Wild Wilsons
James & Beth Worthen
BENEFACTOR
($250 to $499)
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Andrew Coulridge and Dr. Cynthia Works
Brian and Jennifer Deurloo
Dustin and Rebecca Hebert
Drew Jaussaud and Craig Mitchell
Scott and Alice Klosterman
Debra Park
Karla Pirabun-Moreno
Jessica Standbury
Nat and Becca Steinhoff
Keith and Diane Tyler
PATRON
($125 to $249)
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Chris Barten
Daniel and Melissa Behringer
Wade and Leah Burback
Dave and Janice Burch and Connie Burch
Casper Whiskey Society
Ava Covert
Rick Darcy
Erin Dawes
Dana Deuel
Eagle RV Park and Campground
Greg Eddy
Peter and Amber Fazio
Jane Fleming, FNP-C
Ferne Freiberg
Rachel Garbaj
Joe and Carole Graves
Tom and Cathy Green
Jennifer Hanrahan
Elliott Hinkle
Laura Hunter
Mark and Joddee Jacobsen
Bruce Lawson
Allan Mattern
Frank and Ruth Moran
Christopher and Judy Murray
Platte Valley Bank
Christopher Reilly
Ann Rochelle
Thomas and Heather Rogers
Phyllis Roseberry
Amanda Sewell
Neil Short and Linda Nix
Abby Sides
Scott and Michele Soulek
Mary Sutton
Sweet Grass Acupuncture and Wellness
The Safari Club
The Wyoming Dinosaur Center
Karen Williams and Lisa Engebretsen
Jo Zagar
FRIEND
($25 to $124)
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Katherine Amelia
Susan Anderson
Dirk Andrews
Karen Anfang and Jim Brown
Chad Bade
Henry & Sandra Bailey
Cathy Becker
Gary Berchenbriter
Mike Bond and Robert Johnson
Kathryn Boswell
Megan Bratton
Tom Brauer and Laura Angelo
Nancy Brennan
Kirstin Brooks
Jacqueline Brown
James Brown
Sara Burlingame
John Smith & Joan Caldwell
J.P. and Rebecca Cavigelli
Dan and Mandy Cepeda
Tyler Cessor
Kevin Christopherson
William Clegg
Audrey Cotherman
Amy Cowell
Mona Creel
Janet de Vries
Kyle DeBeer
Megan Degenfelder
Carolyn Deuel
Rob Doane
Christopher Dragon
Kary Dronek
Audrey Egan
Kelby Eisenman
Casey and Jenniey Elliott
Michelle Elser
Chuck and Nancy Engstrom
Karen Ewart
Jim and Lynn Fletcher
Daniel Foote
Kristen Galles
Galles C85 Liquor
Thomas Gardner
Alicia Gardner
Kim Gasson
Kylie Gibson
Amy Gieske
Kevin and Jeanne Goldrick
Cynthia Groetzinger
Anne Guzzo
Jen Hagen
Stephanie Hambrick
Joshua Hansen
Barron and Brandy Haskins
Katheryn Havasi
Kathleen Hawley
Tawny Hinchen
Jan Hinz
Katie Hogarty
Anne L Holman
Maddie Hook
Shawn Houck
Ruthanne Hubbard
Janet Hughes
Shaelynn Hunsicker
Carolyn Jacobs
Richard and Constance Jaouen
Michael Jaycox
Kate Johnson
Lori Johnson
Tiffany Jones
Tina Jones
Megan Kaufman
Deborah M Kellam
Ben Kinion
Caroline Kirsch
Julie Koch
Molly Kruger
Valerie Kulhavy
Inge Kutchins
David Laudon and
Randy Laroche
Jerry and Colleen Larsen
Ruth Ann Leonard
George and Pam Lesino
John Lichty
and Jennifer Gladson
Merry Litman
Jessica Logan
Zulima Lopez
Carisse Ludwig
David Lundahl
Dee Lundberg
Allison Maluchnik and
Anthony Gamroth
Rick Mason
Doreen McGlade
Courtney McKee
Danny Mcmurrough
Stevie and Nicholas McNamee
Segio Mendivil
Roger Merriman
Todd and Tami Milliken
Pamela Mills
Paula Mongold
Howard Moreland
GT Morton
Beth Moxley
Jeremiah & Missy Muldowney
Maggie Mullen
Steve Myers
Cyndy Novotny
Heather O'Brien
Sue O' Gara
Jessica Oden
Kelsey Olson
Marilyn Peden
Nick Perkins
Katie Wilcox Peterson
Amber and Mallory Pollock
Jacqueline Pollock
Michael Porter
Cory Poulos
Dr. Denise Prugh and
Ted Rasmussen
Phillip Rael
Brianne Rauzi
Sharon Rich
Dr. Joseph D. Rosen
Elissa Ruckle
Annie Sanders
Michael and Sally Sarvey
Jacie Schmuacher
Andrew Schneider
Debbie Scollard
Lisa Scroggins
Tamera Severson
Scott Sharples
Jennifer Shobak
Jason Short
Jen Simon
Scott Sissman and Kate Sarosy
Scott and Cidne Skavdahl
Samantha Smith
Shawn Snyder
Julianna Souza
John and Rachel Spear
Alaina Stedillie
Cathy Stepp
Mike Stepp
Ryan Stepp
John Sundahl
Lynne Swank
Jay and Debra Swedberg
Shelly Swierkowski
Katy & Pat Thomas
Tracy Thomson
Scott Thorvaldson
Rebecca Travers
Judith Trohkimoinen
Clarke and Holly Turner
Marie Wardenski
Heather Watson
Mary Jo Watters
Valerie Webb
Lon Whitman
Anna Wilcox
Ben and Rachel Winckler
Vicki Windle
Todd and Nancy Witzeling
Peter and Marla Wold
Aaron Wood
wyOMing Yoga and Wellness
Sheryl Yates
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The above levels include cash, in-kind contributions, income from WSO events and grant awards. Please accept our apology if the above information is inaccurate.
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To update your information, call 307-266-1478.