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“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.
ANNUAL GIVING

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 2022-2023 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.

Music Director Christopher Dragon: $2,500

Concert Master Becky Mothersbaugh: $550

Principal Musician: $275

Orchestra Musician: $125

To adopt your favorite musician contact the

WSO Office to discuss availability or click below.

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Christopher Dragon, Music Director - The Ruble Family

Becky Mothersbaugh, Concertmaster - Drs. Cory and Renee Stirling

Sarah McCoy, Associate Concertmaster

Jennifer DePaolo, Principal Second - Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz

Ruth Bell, Violin - Rowan and Jean Marie Tichenor

Jana Hanni, Violin- CEPI

Roger Hedlund, Violin 

Ami Jacobs, Violin - Allan Fraser, and Laurie Fletcher

Ashley Schnell, Violin 

Miriam Scofield, Violin - Dr. Doug and Susan Holmes

Susan Stanton, Violin - Dr. Albert and Margaret Metz

Leslie Bahn Steen, Violin - CEPI

Leah Jensen, Violin - CEPI

Gary DePaolo, Viola, Principal - Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz

Chealsea Allen, Viola 

Jacki Bryan, Viola - Michael and Lucy Turek

Leslie Fox, Viola 

Audrey Ortberg, Viola - Chuck and Nancy Engstrom

Steven Rich, Viola - Sharon Rich, Jim Brown and Karen Anfang

Sabrina Romney-Lloyd, Viola

Debbie Bovie, Cello - Allan Fraser, and Laurie Fletcher

Jeffrey Johnson, Cello - Aaron and Valerie Maiers

Janette Leno-Thomas, Cello - Betty Gardner

Amy Cowell, Cello - Gary and Jennifer DePaolo

Ernie Glock, Bass, Principal - Brookside Bookkeeping Services

Kathryn Beagle, Bass 

Benjamin Hornacek, Bass - Brookside Bookkeeping Services

Norman Menzales, Flute, Principal - The Bailey Family, In Memory of Susie McMurry

Charlotte Gruner, Flute - The Bailey Family, In Memory of Susie McMurry

Beth Wasson-Haynes, Flute - Jim and Sally Belcher

Rebecca Mindock, Oboe, Principal - John and Judy Bailey

Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Oboe, Principal - Jim and Mary Riis

Blake McGee, Clarinet, Principal 

Kellan Toohey, Clarinet 

Copper Ferreira, Clarinet 

Richard Turner, Bassoon, Principal - Rowan and Jean Marie Tichenor

Cindy Beaver, Bassoon - George and Pam Lesino

Horn section adopted by Joan Anderson

In memory of Susan Jacobson

Katherine Smith, Horn, Principal

Zarah Mattox, Horn

Jennifer Swanson, Horn - Roy and India Hayford

Katie Watt, Horn - Chuck and Nancy Engstrom

Scott Meredith, Trumpet, Principal - Linda Meredith

Don Williams, Trumpet - Lindsey Grant

Trombone section adopted by Fred Taylor

Daniel Watt, Trombone, Principal - Carol Chapman

Nathan Baker, Trombone

Keil Lauer, Trombone

Alan Harvey, Tuba, Principal 

Ross Coons, Timpani, Principal - Chuck and Nancy Engstrom

Ron Coulter, Percussion, Principal 

Dallas Ely, Percussion - Carolyn Griffith and Verba Echols

Ryan Collins, Percussion- CEPI

Carolyn Deuel, Percussion Allan Fraser and Laurie Fletcher

Kathy Williams, Piano, Principal - Mary Hunnicutt

Jane Ann Hamman, Harp, Principal - Rowan and Jean Marie Tichenor

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Jennifer DePaolo with Aaron Maiers & Valerie Innella Maiers
Photo Credit: Ben Winckler Photography
Jennifer Swanson with Roy Hayford
Photo Credit: Ben Winckler Photography
ADOPT A MUSICIAN

ANNUAL GIVING

Annual gifts from individual donors is what sustains the WSO each year. Donations, both large and small, allow for:

  • World-Renowned Guest Performances

  • Community Enrichment through
    Music on the Move

  • Community Partnerships

  • Artist Development

  • Planning for the Future

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.

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.

ENDOWMENT AND BEQUESTS
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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.

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.

We offer a wide variety of partnership opportunities, including concert sponsorships, event sponsorships, in-kind donations and educational programming sponsorships.

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:

Timberline

Ramkota Casper

Hilton Garden Inn

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

VOLUNTEER

Gifts of talent are just as important as gifts of treasure. Volunteers assist the WSO at a variety of events, including:

If you are interested in volunteering for the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra contact our office

VOLUNTEER

2022-2023
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)

Dr. John and Judy Bailey

Jeffree Star Cosmetics

Terry and Del Johnson

Jonah Bank

Dr. John and Pat Logan

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

The Ruble Family

Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz

Wyoming Community Foundation

Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund

GOLD

($5,000 to $9,999)

Belcher Family

Ellbogen Foundation

First State Bank

Tom Brauer and Laura Angelo

Goodstein Foundation

Ryan McConnaughey

McMurry Foundation

Bart Rea

Wold Foundation

Wyoming Retina Associates

SILVER
($2,500 to $4,999)

Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center

Dr. Scott and Stephanie Bennion

Bruce and Kathy Bummer

Casper Dermatology Clinic

Dr. Mark and Caryn Dowell

Christopher Dragon

David and Susan Driggers

First Interstate Bank

Gastroenterology Associates

Dan Grace

Dr. Doug and Susan Holmes

Honda of Casper

Keller Williams Realty

Kirkwood Oil and Gas

Lisa Burridge and Associates

John and Patricia Kerns

Mesa Solutions

Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center

Safari Hospitalities

Phillip and Jody Schmidt

Todd and Tammy Milliken

Taco Johns

Visit Casper

Williams, Porter, Day, & Neville P.C.

Wold Brothers Inc.

BRONZE

($1,000 to $2,499)

AMBI Mail and Marketing

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth

Desmond and Carrie Bennion

Art and Lynette Boatright

Carol Chapman

Tom and Kathleen Creager

CY Ace Hardware

Marcus and Mary Doss

Lincoln Financial

Al Fraser and Laurie Fletcher

Heidi Foy

Harold B. Gardner Jr.

Hilton Garden Inn

Jim and Deb Johnson

John and Shawna Johnson

Grant Marsh

Medical Skin Care

Dr. Albert and Margaret Metz

Peter and Pam Nicolaysen

Northwestern Mutual, Ryan McIntyre

R&R Rest Stops

Bruce Richardson and Susan Stanton

Michael and Sally Sarvey

Scott Sissman and Kate Sarosy

Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits

Rick and Donna Tempest

George Vandel

Kermit and Kathleen Wille

TRUSTEE

($500 to $999)

Katharine Allen and Aimee Gough

Joan Anderson 

Rachel Bailey

Dennis and Lynn Brabec

Casper Orthopedic Associates

CEPI

Chuck and Nancy Engstrom

Dan and Diane Guerttman

Lenhart Mason and Associates

Lindsey and Chad Cundy

Hilltop National Bank

Johnson Group Restaurants

George and Pam Lesino

Manuel and Marilyn Lojo

Mountain West Technologies

Tina Sparby

Nat and Rebecca Steinhoff

Drs. Cory and Renee Stirling

Fred Taylor

Dr. Rowan and Jean Marie Tichenor

Raymond and Jan Valdez

BENEFACTOR

($250 to $499)

Barbara Bentzin

David Blair and Jackie Hotle

The Born Hotel

The Bomb Sommelier

Brookside Bookkeeping Services

Andrew Couldridge and Cynthia Works

Frank’s Butcher Shop

Roy and India Hayford

Marilyn Ingram

Kate Johnson

James and Cindy King

Aaron and Valerie Maiers

Mountain Sports

R. Mark and Janet Owens

Debra Park

John and Jennifer Scherlin

Travis Schweiss

Hustice and Janice Scott

David and Dee Anne Simonson

Jane Sizemore

Dr. Carol Solie

Mike and Jane Sullivan

Bob and Carol Tarantola

Henry and Jennifer True

Shane and JoAnn True

Clarke and Holly Turner

Henry and Bonnie Wasserburger

Wyld Gear

PATRON 

($125 to $249) 

Karen Anfang and Jim Brown

Beyond Borders Adventure Retreats Barbara Bentzin

Irma Bideau

Royce and Sandra Brown

James Coffman

John and Judy Cole

Keith and Mary Cottam

Fred and Kim DeVore

Dana Deuel

Carolyn Deuel

Keith and Jessica Dodson

Michael and Kristine Gaither

Dustin and Rebecca Hebert

Nayna Hilton

Mary Hunnicutt

Just Breathe Skin Care

Jack and Donna Laird

Jeanne Leske

James and Cindy King

Dr. and Mrs. Allan Mattern

Robert Maxwell

Linda Meredith

Barbara and Edward Mueller

Christopher Reilly

Sharon Rich

Jim and Mary Riis

Ann Rochelle

Hustace and Janice Scott

Michael and Lucy Turek

Sweet Grass Acupuncture

Duane and Kathryn Weber

Ben and Rachel Winckler

Jo Zagar

FRIEND 

($25 to $124) 

Mike and Mary Barnett

Chris Barten

Ashlyn Brennan

Tom and Robin Broumley

Charlene Canada

David Chittim

John and Judy Cole

Bonnie Collier

Audrey Cotherman

Dahl Theraputics

Lisa Anselmi Dalton

Karen Ewart

Jared Fehringer

Cecilia Fondren 

Donna Fox

Daniel and Crystal Galles

Rachel Garbaj

Betty Gardner

Thomas and Elaine Gardner

Lindsey Grant

Chontelle Gray

Gruner Brothers

Doug and Alaina Hall

Kathy Haden

Joseph and Janet Hayek

Shawn Houck

Anne Holman

Laura Hunter

Jane Ifland

Cynthia King

Scott and Alice Klosterman

Ken Lantta

Jerry and Colleen Larsen

Beverly Mathisen

Jolene Martinez

Andrew McClure

Caitlyn Metcalf

Jamie Mosbrucker

Christopher and Judy Murray

HB Mooreland

Russell Owens

Charles and Loraine Powell

Brianne Rauzi

Rocky Mountain Car Wash

Scarlow’s Art and Coffee

Erich Schlidt

Albon Shaw

Cassandra Spargur

Spruce Beauty Bar

Cathleen Stepp

Mary Sutton

Lynne Swanke

Judith Trohkimoinen

Dale Telford

Sue Townsend

Kaycee Wiita

Susan Williams

Wind City Books

Jane Yeamans

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. 

To update your information, call 307-266-1478. 

DONOR ROLLS
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