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About

Led by Maestro William Intriligator, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is a professional orchestra serving the city of Cheyenne and southeast Wyoming.

The mission statement of CSO is to organize, fund and responsibly manage a quality, professional symphony orchestra in order to provide musical enjoyment, growth and cultural outreach, and to act as a catalyst for other cultural and educational events contributing to the quality of life for residents of Cheyenne and the surrounding areas.

Thanks to the generous support of audiences, the community of Cheyenne, public-minded businesses, and corporate grants, CSO—a 501(c)(3) organization—directly impacts more than 10,000 adults and students through performances each year, as well as an additional 6,000 students through educational outreach programs.

CSO’s professional musicians reflect a high level of talent, musical capability and dedication, and are selected through a rigorous audition process. CSO musicians include faculty members from the University of Wyoming, as well as other colleges and universities in the region; most hold advanced music degrees and perform in multiple orchestras in addition to CSO.

Each season, CSO offers five Masterpiece concerts, a Holiday concert, and a Family Matinee in the Cheyenne Civic Center. Throughout the year, CSO also presents a series of chamber music concerts in Cheyenne homes or smaller venues, and offers an intensive educational outreach program for Laramie County School Districts #1 & #2.

The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra strongly believes in equality and justice for all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, gender-identity, or sexual preference. We know that music is a great uniter; it brings diverse peoples together, bridges conflicts, and reminds us all of our common humanity. With our performances, we seek to inspire, enrich, and entertain. We also know that our performances can be a conduit for awareness, dialogue, and understanding. In addition to performing traditional symphonic repertoire, we seek to present and promote artists and composers from underrepresented groups.

To learn about ways you can show your support for CSO, click here.

Board of Directors

OFFICERS

Jessica Schneider, President
Mick Finnegan, President Elect
Hansen Seitz, Treasurer
Lucie Osborn, Secretary

DIRECTORS

Jim Dinneen, Past President
Greg Dyekman, Executive Committee
Anna Marie Hales, Executive Committee
Jerry James
William Jones
Dana Metzke, Cheyenne Symphony Foundation
Myra Monfort
Paul Montoya
Ann Adragna Norwood
Robert Prentice
Carolyn Ritschard
Steve Schmerge
Rebecca Tish
Beth Vanderborgh, Cheyenne Symphony Musician Representative
Jennifer Wacker

Staff

Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Executive Director
Christine Pelletier, Director of Community Engagement
Bonnie Mance, Director of Marketing
Kristen Beeman, Orchestra Manager & Librarian
Michele Lazarus, Librarian Assistant
Sean Ambrose, Cover Conductor

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