“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 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.
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
Lori McCormick, Violin
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 - Jim Brown, and Karen Anfang
Sabrina Romney-Lloyd, Viola
Christine Hutchings, Cello
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
Charlotte Gruner, Flute
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
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
Don Williams, Trumpet
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
Jane Ann Hamman, Harp, Principal - 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
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 Rachel Bailey 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.
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 Rachel Bailey 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
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
If you are interested in volunteering for the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra contact Program & Event Manager Rebecca Hebert.
2021-2022
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
Gordon Sommer
Bucky and Jennifer Walker
DIAMOND
($10,000 and above)
Dr. John and Judy Bailey
Rob Doane
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Terry and Del Johnson
Jonah Bank
Dr. John and Pat Logan
McMurry Foundation
Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board
The Ruble Family
Douglas and Dr. Christine Scheetz
Wyoming Arts Council
Wyoming Business Council
Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund
Wyoming Humanities Council
GOLD
($5,000 to $9,999)
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation
John P Ellbogen Foundation
Goodstein Foundation
Dr. Mark and Caryn Dowell
Bayard and Liz Rea
Tom and Jo Swanson
Wold Foundation
Wyoming Community Foundation
- Casper Area Affiliate
Wyoming Retina Associates
Visit Casper
Dr. Gail Zimmerman
SILVER
($2,500 to $4,999)
Banner Health Wyoming
Medical Center
Jim and Sally Belcher
Dr. Scott and Stephanie Bennion
George and Linda Bryce
Bruce and Kathy Bummer
Tim and Lisa Burridge
First Interstate Bank
First State Bank
Foss Motors
Gastroenterology Associates
Jonah Bank
Keller Williams Realty
Lisa Burridge and Associates
Todd and Tammy Milliken
John and Patricia Kerns
Bruce Richardson and
Susan Stanton
Taco Johns
Timberline Hospitalities
Ramkota Hotel and
Conference Center
Williams, Porter, Day and Neville
Wold Brothers Inc.
BRONZE
($1,000 to $2,499)
AMBI Mail and Marketing
Nanci Andrew
Tom Brauer and Laura Angelo
Ashton Thomas
Art and Lynette Boatright
Casper College Foundation
Steven and Paulette Carlson
Carol Chapman
Tom and Kathleen Creager
Enbridge
Lincoln Financial
Michael Davis and Dr. Carol Solie
Keith and Jessica Dodson
Marcus and Mary Doss
Dr. David and Susan Driggers Crowley Fleck
Al Fraser and Laurie Fletcher
Harold B. Gardner, Jr.
Dan Grace
Hilton Garden Inn
Dr. Doug and Susan Holmes
Richard and Mary Hunnicutt
Neil and Anne Larsen
Dr. Albert and Margaret Metz
Northwestern Mutual,
Ryan McIntyre
R&R Rest Stops
Scott Sissman and Kate Sarosy
Southern Wine and Spirits
Mike and Jane Sullivan
Rick and Donna Tempest
Shane and JoAnn True
Donald and Betty Walters
Richard and Linda Wheeler
TRUSTEE
($500 to $999)
Joan Anderson
Fred and Kim Devore
Chuck and Nancy Engstrom
Susan Grant
Nicholas and Maggie Grooms
Malik and April Hegge
The Hill Music Company
Jim and Deb Johnson
Johnson Group Restaurants
Keyhole Outdoor Living
Inge Kutchins
David Laudon
Lenhart Mason Associates
Manuel and Marilyn Lojo
Morris and Susan Massey
Clark McPherson and Rebecca Sedar
Fred Taylor
Mountain West Technologies
Christopher Reilly
Mike and Sally Sarvey
Senator Charles Scott and
Nancy Stichert
Scott and Michele Soulek
Drs. Cory and Renee Stirling
George Vandel
Rich Wheeler
Kermit and Kathleen Wille
Yobo Gear
BENEFACTOR
($250 to $499)
Rachel Bailey
Dan and Melissa Behringer
Barbara Bentzin
Gary Berchenbriter
David Blair and Jackie Hotle
The Born Hotel
The Bomb Sommelier
Dennis and Lynn Brabec
Brookside Bookkeeping Services
Harry Durham and Mary Hogsett Lanae Fox
Thomas Grochowski
Justin Hayward
Crocker Hollis
Jerry Hou
Linda Howard
Marilyn Ingram
Kate Johnson
Aaron and Valerie Maiers
Patrick and Nimi McConigley
John and Judith Meyer
Joan Mills
Mark and Janet Owens
Debra Park
William and Kathy Pollock
Zak and Renate Pullen
Dennis Ridgeway and
Liane Chapman
Jimmie Rae and Catherine Bailey
David and Dee Anne Simonson
Jane Sizemore
Chris Thomas and Janette Leno Thomas
Clarke and Holly Turner
Mac and Alyssa Ratchford
Art and Judi Van Rensselaer
Anne Rochelle
Bob and Carol Tarantola
Henry and Yvonne Wasserburger
West Fork Lodge
PATRON
($125 to $249)
James Brown and Karen Anfang
Royce and Sandra Brown
Fred and Beth Catchpole
Carolyn Deuel
Dana Deuel
Lindsey Grant
Carolyn Griffith and Verba Echols
Daron and Charlotte Gruner
Kathy Haden
Roy and India Hayford
Dustin and Rebecca Hebert
Nada Jane
Mary Kofakis
George and Pam Lesino
Lynn Lockhart
William and Dorothy Maiers
Dr. Al and Diane Mattern
Blake and Katrina McGee
Ryan and Krystle McIntyre
Robyn Morrison
Natrona County Library Foundation
Eric and Christie Nelson
Dr. Tom and Victoria Radosevich
Jim and Mary Riis
Nat and Rebecca Steinhoff
Valerie Stewart
Lynne Swank
Michael and Lucy Turek
Richard Turner, Paying It Forward
Duane and Katherine Weber
Dr. Todd and Nancy Witzeling
Dr. Cynthia Works and
Andrew Couldridge
WSO Ushers
Mark and Karen Zaback
FRIEND
($25 to $124)
Eli Bailey and Heidi Dayhuff
Katharine Bailey
Merrit and Margaret Benson
Michael Bond and Robert Johnson
JC and Lois Boyd
David and Diane Branson
Dr. Gregory and Sharon Brondos
Tom and Robin Broumley
Gregory and Christina Brown
Kilty Brown
Madeline Brown
Tanya Collier
Barbara Conway
Daniel and Jennifer Cooper
Audrey Cotherman
Keith and Mary Cottam
Jim De Golia
Mark and Nancy Doelger
Paul and Rosemarie Dona
Deb Fleming
Michael and Kristine Gaither
Daniel and Crystal Galles
Thomas Gardner
Dr. Aimee Gough and Katharine Allen
Grab and Go Gourmet
John and Lauren Griffith
Virginia Hazen
Anne Holman
Jane Ifland
Louise Innella
Roberta Jackson
Dr. Richard and Constance Jaouen
Miriam Jeng
Charlotte Jones
Louis Kistler III and Linda Ryan
Bruce and Anne Ladd
Ryan Landon
Dr. Tom and Shelley Landon
Miguel and Sandy Loetta
Kimberly Mazza
Linda Meredith
Doug McLaughlin and
Beverly Mathisen
Kevin and Julie Murphy
Erin Morgan
Dr. Cope and Elizabeth Norcross
Scott and Cyndy Novotny
Wendy Ogata
Carol Papinchak
Amber and Mallory Pollock
Loretta Popp
Charles and Loraine Powell
Daniel and Emily Quintana
Martha Rakestraw
John and Jennifer Scherlin
Lois Shickich
Neil Short and Linda Nix
Milward and Amy Simpson
Karen Sloan
Michael and Ebba Stedillie
Mary Sutton
Judith Trohkimoinen
Eric and Gayle Unruh
Lon Whitman
Eric and Elissa Ruckle
Janet Stanton
John E. Walz
Jo Zagar
In Memory of Phyllis Ackerman
Ron and Mary Anne Barnes
In Memory of Simon Marshall
Inge Kutchins
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.