Tempo Newsletter
April 2026
Here’s the latest edition of our Tempo Newsletter, an approachable publication written by members of the Symphony Friends. Learn about upcoming CSO programs and events, biographical information on composers and Guest Artists, and background on the pieces being performed.
CSO’s 25/26 Season Finale: Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue Featuring Grammy-award winning pianist Michelle Cann
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s season-ending concert Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue, April 11th, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Cheyenne Civic Center features an eclectic...
Premiere of American Patriot Hymn by Jeff Lippencott
Having Jeff Lippencott as the CSO Composer-in-Residence has been an exciting experience for the musicians and the audience. Last November, the CSO performed his piece...
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Duke Ellington’s Harlem
Harlem is a symphonic jazz composition by Duke Ellington and was commissioned by Arturo Toscanini in 1950 as part of a New York City-inspired orchestral suite, but Toscanini...
Experience Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement with Grammy Winner Michelle Cann
Piano Concerto in One Movement by Florence Price is fascinating, both musically and historically. She was the first African American female composer to have a symphony...
Exploring the Jazz Fusion: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with Michelle Cann
Rhapsody in Blue was composed in 1924 by George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band. Commissioned by band director Paul Whiteman, it combines jazz and classical music. It...
March 2026
Here’s the latest edition of our Tempo Newsletter, an approachable publication written by members of the Symphony Friends. Learn about upcoming CSO programs and events, biographical information on composers and Guest Artists, and background on the pieces being performed.
CSO Presents This Land is Your Land: Featuring Gene Pokorny, tuba
The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra (CSO) invites you to experience an extraordinary musical journey with its upcoming concert, This Land is Your Land, on March 14, 2026, at...
Celebration by Zwilich
Celebration by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich is a vibrant ten-minute concert opener that has become one of her most frequently performed pieces. True to its title, the composition...
Lalo Schifrin’s Tuba Concerto and Mission Impossible Theme: Featuring Gene Pokorny, tuba
The Tuba Concerto was composed in 2016 by Lalo Schifrin for our guest artist Gene Pokorny. This intricately orchestrated and technically demanding work challenges...
Omar Overture: A Powerful Tapestry by Giddens & Abels
The overture from the opera Omar is an exciting and richly layered blend of musical traditions, incorporating bluegrass, hymns, spirituals, and influences from both African...
Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Composed in 1960, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story is a thrilling orchestral suite drawn from Leonard Bernstein's landmark Broadway musical. Rather than simply...
CSO & LCSD#1 Present Art in Music 2026
This month, we have an exciting opportunity to witness the incredible intersection of art and music at the Cheyenne Civic Center. The annual Art in Music program, a...
February 2026
Here’s the latest edition of our Tempo Newsletter, an approachable publication written by members of the Symphony Friends. Learn about upcoming CSO programs and events, biographical information on composers and Guest Artists, and background on the pieces being performed.
Cheyenne Symphony Presents America The Beautiful
The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra proudly presents America The Beautiful on February 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Cheyenne Civic Center. Sponsored by Cheyenne Skin Clinic,...
Montgomery’s Strum: The Evolution of a String Quintet
The evolution of Strum is a fascinating story, encompassing a remarkable journey since its inception in 2006. Over the years, this piece has undergone multiple revisions...
Celebrating American Classics: Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite and Clarinet Concerto Featuring Kellan Toohey
No program honoring American music would be complete without works by Aaron Copland. The audience will experience both his Appalachian Spring Suite and Clarinet Concerto....
Enchanting Princesa de la Luna by Quinn Mason
Princesa de la Luna was composed by Quinn Mason in 2017. Princesa de la Luna is a portrait of a fictional princess that lives in the sky and is only visible at night during...
January 2026
Here’s the latest edition of our Tempo Newsletter, an approachable publication written by members of the Symphony Friends. Learn about upcoming CSO programs and events, biographical information on composers and Guest Artists, and background on the pieces being performed.
Bring the Family for a Magical Afternoon at the CSO’s Annual Movie Music Matinee!
The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra invites families to join us for an unforgettable musical experience at our annual Movie Music Matinee on January 25th at 2:30 PM at the...
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra presents a celebratory journey through Music and Film!
Music truly has a way of transporting us to different worlds, stirring our emotions, and telling vibrant stories without uttering a single word. We’re thrilled that the...
December 2025
Here’s the latest edition of our Tempo Newsletter, an approachable publication written by members of the Symphony Friends. Learn about upcoming CSO programs and events, biographical information on composers and Guest Artists, and background on the pieces being performed.
Cheyenne Celebrates the Season with Holiday Magic
Cheyenne Celebrates the Season with Holiday Magic! The Cheyenne Symphony invites you to celebrate the season at our highly anticipated annual holiday concert, Holiday Magic,...
Cheyenne Chamber Singers & CSO Unite for a Festive Musical Celebration
The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra is pleased to once again collaborate with The Cheyenne Chamber Singers for our Holiday concert this year. We will begin with Il Est Né, a...
En Avant Dance Studio Shines in Collaboration with CSO for a Captivating Holiday Showcase
CSO's audiences always enjoy when we collaborate with the talented dancers at the En Avant Dance Studio. The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky is a timeless Christmas...
All City Children’s Chorus Joins CSO for Magical Holiday Classics
The CSO is excited to have the All-City Children's Chorus join us after intermission for a delightful series of selections! We'll begin with the enchanting Do You Hear What...
2025 Make Me the Maestro Winner, Tammy Bauman’s Conducting Debut
In September, the CSO announced the winner of our third Make Me the Maestro fundraising campaign: Tammy Bauman! After taking numerous lessons with Maestro Intriligator and...
November 2025
Here’s the latest edition of our Tempo Newsletter, an approachable publication written by members of the Symphony Friends. Learn about upcoming CSO programs and events, biographical information on composers and Guest Artists, and background on the pieces being performed.
World Premiere of Pasturelands Cello Concerto Showcases November Concert
World Premiere of Pasturelands Cello Concerto Showcases November CSO Concert Get ready for an extraordinary evening at the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra's concert, Land That I...
American Symphonette No. 2 – Gould
CSO opens the November concert, Land that I Love with Gould’s American Symphonette No. 2, an infectiously playful piece that blends jazz, swing, and classical forms in a way...
CSO Welcomes Back cellist, Zuill Bailey, the Myra Monfort Artist-in-Residence
Adding to the excitement of November’s concert, the CSO welcomes the return of Zuill Bailey, one of the world’s premier cellists and a favorite of Cheyenne audiences. Zuill...
CSO’s First Composer-in-Residence, Jeff Lippencott
CSO is delighted to welcome two-time Emmy-nominated and Alpine-based composer, Jeff Lippencott, as our first Composer-in-Residence. Lippencott will guest conduct the...
Grand Canyon Suite – Grofé
It is fitting that the CSO's celebration of America's 250th anniversary includes Ferde Grofé's Grand Canyon Suite, one of the most iconic works in American music. Composed...
October 2025
Here’s the latest edition of our Tempo Newsletter, an approachable publication written by members of the Symphony Friends. Learn about upcoming CSO programs and events, biographical information on composers and Guest Artists, and background on the pieces being performed.
CSO Launches Celebrating America Season
The CSO is excited to announce the opening performance of the Celebrating America Season, featuring the enchanting soprano Christie Conover. The first concert of the season...
Bernstein’s Candide Overture & “Glitter and Be Gay”
Leonard Bernstein had an extraordinary influence on twentieth-century American music. It is fitting that the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra opens its 71st season, titled...
Barber’s Knoxville, Summer of 1915
Samuel Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915 is based on a prose poem written by James Agee. This work offers a nostalgic reflection on a summer evening in Knoxville,...
Guest Artist Highlight: Soprano Christie Conover
The audience will have the pleasure of hearing soprano Christie Conover perform two pieces on this concert - Leonard Bernstein's “Glitter and Be Gay” and Samuel Barber’s...
Ives’ Symphony No. 2
Charles Ives’ Symphony No. 2 was composed between 1897 and 1902. The symphony was not premiered until 1951, when Leonard Bernstein conducted it with the New York...
Highlights from CSO’s 67th Annual Gala
The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s 67th Annual Gala was on Saturday, September 6th with more than 200 in attendance. The event included a three-course gourmet meal, live...
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