“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 Becky Mothersbaugh: $550
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
Becky Mothersbaugh, Concertmaster
Sarah McCoy, Associate Concertmaster
Jennifer DePaolo, Principal Second
Ruth Bell, Violin
Emily Denham, Violin
Jana Hanni, Violin
Roger Hedlund, Violin
Ami Jacobs, Violin
Ashley Schnell, Violin
Miriam Scofield, Violin
Susan Stanton, Violin - Dr. Albert and Margaret Metz
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Gary DePaolo, Viola, Principal -
Chealsea Allen, Viola
Jacki Bryan, Viola -
Leslie Fox, Viola
Audrey Ortberg, Viola -
Steven Rich, Viola -
Sabrina Romney-Lloyd, Viola
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Debbie Bovie, Cello -
Jeffrey Johnson, Cello -
Janette Leno-Thomas, Cello - Betty Gardner
Amy Cowell, Cello -
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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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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 -
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Rebecca Mindock, Oboe, Principal
Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Oboe, Principal
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Blake McGee, Clarinet, Principal
Copper Ferreira, Clarinet
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Richard Turner, Bassoon, Principal
Cindy Beaver, Bassoon
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Katherine Smith, Horn, Principal
Zarah Mattox, Horn
Jennifer Swanson, Horn
Katie Watt, Horn
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Scott Meredith, Trumpet, Principal
Don Williams, Trumpet
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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
Ryan Collins, Percussion
Carolyn Deuel, Percussion - Diane Rose Doll
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Kathy Williams, Piano, Principal
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Jane Ann Hamman, Harp, Principal
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
2022-2023
WYOMING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DONORS
LEGACY
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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
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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.