Symphony Friends to support the CSOthrough hospitality,fundraising & outreach

Who are Symphony Friends?What do they do? The answersare as diverse as our audience.Symphony Friends are CSO

volunteers who contribute theirtime, talent and energy to pro-mote the Cheyenne Symphony. Some are focused on hospital-ity — baking cookies for or-chestra members to enjoyduring rehearsal breaks, hous-ing musicians stranded in townduring inclement weather, ordriving guest artists back andforth to the airport. Others are focused more on

business operations, lendingtheir professional expertise to

the staff in fundraising, market-ing, or graphic arts. Still others are looking at

how they might reach out tonew audiences, or help the

CSO meet the rising cost of sheet music or event advertis-ing. Exploring new business op-portunities the orchestra might

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UPCOMINGEVENTSA NIGHT IN VIENNASYMPHONY GALASat., Nov. 14 • 5:30-8:30 pm Little America Hotel & ResortVerbinden Sie uns seit einem speziellenAbend, der die Eleganz einer vergangnenÄra kennzeichnet. Join us for an eveningfeaturing the elegance of a bygone era.Viennese-themed dinner with live music,silent auction items. Cocktail party at5:30 pm. Dinner at 6:30 pm. Black tie optional. TICKETS: $110/person.A limited number of corporate tables are still available. Call 307-778-8561 or visit www.cheyennesymphony.org to purchase online.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYSSAT., DEC. 12 • 7:30 PMCheyenne Civic CenterJoin the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra,Maestro William Intrilligator, sopranosoloist Sheila Green, All-City Children’sChoir, Capital Chorale, En Avant DanceStudio, and members of the East, Centraland South HS choirs for this festive andjoyous program of holiday music. Noth-ing rings in the holidays quite like themajesty and grandeur of a full symphonyorchestra. For many, this program is aholiday tradition, so bring the whole family and create memories to last a lifetime. TICKETS: $10-$30, student & military discounts are available.

LUNCH & LEARNFRI., JAN. 29, 2016 • 12 NOONLaramie County Public Library Cottonwood RoomEnjoy your own brown bag lunch as youtake in our conductor’s perspective on themusic to be performed on Jan. 30. FREE.

THE FIREBIRDSAT., JAN. 30, 2016 • 7:30 PMPre-Concert Talk at 6:30 pmCheyenne Civic CenterMasterpiece Series Concert featuringBernstein — Three Dance Variations fromFancy Free; Prokofiev — Peter and theWolf with Pete Simpson and performersfrom En Avant Dance Studio; Theofanides— Dreamtime Ancestors; Stravinsky —Firebird Suite. TICKETS: $10-$45, student & military discounts available.

For more information about these or otherupcoming CSO events, call 307-778-8561or visit www.cheyennesymphony.org.

Former CSO director to lead re-organized volunteer society

After two and a half years atthe helm of the CSO, Kim Lovettstepped down as executive di-

rector for a po-sition in theWyoming De-partment ofRevenue, butfor anyonewho thought itwas “out ofsight, out of

mind,” nothing could be furtherfrom the truth.Lovett’s interest in the sym-

phony never waned. "I reallythought I would be retiring fromthis job," she said when she leftthe post she’d held since Janu-ary 2011 following the nine-year tenure of Chloe Illoway. Soit was really no surprise thatwhen members of the volunteergroup once known as Friends ofthe Symphony decided to reor-ganize, Lovett was among thefirst to sign up. With only a few Friends

meetings since the season

opened, Lovett’s new job is rap-idly expanding. In September,just a handful of longtime vol-unteers were still part of theteam. After the second concert,35 people were eager to serve. So despite her “retirement”

into a state job with regularhours, here she is again,busier than ever. You couldsay Kim Lovett is a CSO “BFF”-- a best friend forever --which, if you think about it, isa more than fitting title for hernew role as head of the Sym-phony Friends, indeed.

CSO volunteers adopt new name, mission

Kim Lovett, new Friends chair, a real “BFF”

Many hands make the work lighter ... and good coffee with some of our SymphonyFriends never hurts either. Shown here are Pam Hall, Liz McGuire, Denise Dijkstal andPat Swan enjoying a break from organizing silent auction items for the 2014 gala.

CHEYENNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & SYMPHONY FRIENDS NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1, NO. 2 — NOVEMBER 2015

Kim Lovett

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The symphony invitesarea children, dancers,and six local choirs tojoin its musicians onthe Civic Center stage

The holidays are a time forfamilies and traditions — andone of Cheyenne’s newest fam-ily traditions is the CSO’s an-nual Holiday Concert. Thisyear’s event is planned for Sat.,Dec. 12, at the Cheyenne CivicCenter. The program starts at7:30 and will feature the talentsof local singers and dancers, aswell as members of the CSO.The concert will feature six

local choirs, one each fromLCCC, East, Central and SouthHigh Schools; the CapitalChorale and the Cheyenne All-City Children’s Choir. In addi-tion to the choral groups, localsoprano Sheila Green will per-form both traditional holidayfare and Christmas pop tunes

throughout the evening. Alsogracing the stage are dancersfrom the En Avant Dance Stu-dio.Selections include well

known favorites such as “It’s theMost Wonderful Time of theYear,” “O Holy Night,” and “DoYou Hear What I Hear,” as wellas pop standards such as “Let itGo” from the movie Frozen, re-ligious standards such as theSchubert Ave Maria or musicfrom Vivaldi’s Gloria. Of course,no holiday concert would becomplete without “SleighRide,” “Jingle Bells” or an audi-ence sing-along, which the or-chestra is happy to provide.For many in the audience

however, the highlight of theevening will be En Avant’s pres-entation of dances fromTchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. The local troupe will per-

form large ensemble dancenumbers such as the March, the“Dance of the Sugar PlumFairies” and the “Waltz of theFlowers” and as well as thebeloved solo and couplesdances depicting Chinese,Spanish and Russian charactersfrom the ballet.Tickets are now on sale.

Prices range from $10-30 de-pending on seat location. Stu-dent and military discounts areavailable. This concert is expected to

sell out. Subscribers are encour-aged to place their ticket ordersearly in order to avoid disap-pointment. Call the CSO officeat 307-778-8561 or order yourtickets online at www.cheyen-nesymphony.org.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERSThe Cheyenne All-City Chil-

dren’s Choir is under the direc-tion of Marilyn Collins and MaryAnn Fritz. For more

than thirtyyears, ACCChas providedan unforget-table, qualityartistic expe-rience forC h e y e n n esingers. Theirsuccess hasled ACCC tobe named oneof the finestchildren’s cho-ruses in thenation. Member-

ship is by au-dition. Parents with school-agechildren interested in knowingmore about ACCC should con-tact the group on Facebook orcall 307-771-2275.

En Avant Dance StudioEn Avant Dance Studio was

founded in 1988. Originally lo-cated on Nationway, En Avantrelocated to downtown Chey-enne in 1997 where it operatesthree rehearsal spaces and a

dancewear store. The schoolaccepts students from the age of1 up. From parent-tot classes toballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop,

lyrical, mod-ern, Irish stepdance and aer-ial hoop, EnAvant providesa fun, yet stillchallenginglearning envi-ronment. Classes are

led by LorraineBrown-Bassett,Andrea Rinne,Tonie Bell, Te-nacity Bricher-W a d e ,Elizabeth Daly,Tiffany Erick-son, HeatherHardgrave,J o n a t h a n

Hedger, Tasha Marshall and KathyV r e e l a n d .Ballet 7220, a professional

ballet troupe under the direc-tion of Kathy Vreeland, operatesout of En Avant. The companypresented “The Wizard of Oz”earlier this year. For details, call 307-634-

9945 or visit enavant.wy.com.You may also stop by the studioat 319 W. 18th Street, Cheyenne.

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Tickets now on sale for the CSO’s Dec. 12 Holiday Extravaganza

En Avant dancers will once again grace thestage during the CSO’s Holiday Concert.

LaDonna BackmanEast HS choirs

Janet WeisbrookSouth HS choirs

Beth KeanLCCC choirs

David HurstCentral HS choirs

Hundreds of peoplemake the annual gala a reality — committeemembers, volunteers,businesses and lots of“invisible” worker beesthroughout Cheyenne

About this time every year,folks from all over town huddletogether to plan the party of theyear: the Annual SymphonyGala. A fundraiser for the CSO,the gala generates roughly 10%of the orchestra’s budget eachyear. This year’s goal is to raise$60,000 through tickets, andsilent auction and raffle items. Nearly 400 area residents at-

tend the gala, representing a vir-tual “Who’s Who” not only ofCheyenne, but Wyoming and theFront Range as well. But who actually puts this

event together? The answer is we all do. Your

friends and neighbors for starters.And lots of area businesses, too. Not everyone who supports

the gala attends, but to mount anevent of this size, folks from everypocket of society step up to lendthe orchestra a hand. Here’s the backstory on this

year’s gala leadership. Anne Lucas serves as gala

committee co-chair and Pres-ident-elect ofthe CSO boardof directors.She has beenan activemember of thegala commit-tee since 2010,and is dedicated to making theevent a success. In her role as VP and Senior

Commercial Relationship Managerat Bank of the West, she is involvedwith charitable organizationsthroughout Wyoming. Inaddition to working with CSO,she is also helping out with theWyoming CDC for the US SmallBusiness Administration. Ann Norwood has been an

active member of the gala com-mittee since she joined the CSOboard of directors in 2012. Ascommittee co-chair, she sharesAnne’s enthusiasm about theevent and is eager to open thisyear’s event to the public. Annspent her career as a speech andlanguage pathologist. Since herretirement from private practice,she has devoted her time toworthwhile organizations such asGreater Federation of Women’sClubs of Wyoming, Women’s CivicLeague of Cheyenne, St. Joseph’sChildren’s Home, Catholic Chari-ties and the Cheyenne Symphony.

The 2015 gala committee alsoincludes these outstanding civicleaders: Kate Debow, DeniseDijkstal, Jim Dinneen, CynthiaFindlay, David Findlay, AnnaMarie Hales, Kim Lovett, KatieSchum and Pat Swan.While the gala is a social affair

hosted by supporters of the sym-phony, CSO staff members LizMcGuire, Lindsey Bird-Reynoldsand Vicki Bloethner are routinelycalled into action to lend a hand. Rounding out the “gang” be-

hind the curtain are members ofthe Symphony Friends, the CSO’svolunteer corps who have beenhelping behind the scenes. Someare “workerbees” for com-mittee mem-bers and somefunction moreas support staffin the CSO of-fice. Still otherswill help out atthe gala itself.You’ll see themat the registration desk or coordi-nating silent auction sales.Tickets for this year’s event are

going fast, but a limited numberof seats and corporate tables arestill available. Tickets are $110 perperson. Table pricing varies ac-cording to sponsorship levels. For details, call 307-778-8561

for pricing and availability.

Ann NorwoodGala co-chair

Anne LucasGala co-chair

2015 CSO Gala

EVENT C0-CHAIRSAnne Lucas

Ann Adranga Norwood

GALA COMMITTEEKate Debow

Denise DijkstalJim Dinneen

Cynthia FindlayDavid Findlay

Anna Marie HalesKim LovettKatie SchumPat Swan

CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

TRIBUTE$5,000 & UP

Wyoming Hereford RanchWyoming Spine & Neurosurgery

ENCORE$2,500 & UPCheyenne Skin ClinicFirst Interstate Bank

WINhealth

OVERTURE$1,350 & UP

ANB BankBank of the West

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WyomingCheyenne Light, Fuel & PowerDelta Dental of Wyoming

Dray, Dyekman Reed & HealeyDyno Nobel, Inc.Frontier VeterinaryHalladay MotorsHolland & Hart

Pete & Chloe IllowayJonah Bank of Wyoming

Laramie County Community CollegeLittle America Hotel & ResortMcGee, Hearne & Paiz, LLP

Myra Monfort & William RunyanSchreiner, Weskamp & Schmerge, LLC

Spradley Barr MotorsTaco John’sU.S. Bank

Western Vista Federal Credit UnionWoodhouse Roden Nethercott, LLC

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57th Annual CSO Gala set for Sat., Nov. 14at Little America: Got tickets? Order today!

A fancy night out onthe town, completewith gourmet dinner,outstanding wines, a silent auction of fineart, handcrafted adultbeverages & vacationgetaways ... what morecould you ask for?

If you’re new to the area, orif your resume is a bit short on“black-tie optional” type events,this is your guide on what to ex-pect at the gala and how to fitright in with the more experi-enced folks.First up: What to expect.

Well, pardner, that’s an easyone. A good time! Gala is with-out doubt a great opportunityfor to meet some of Cheyenne’sbusiness and civic leaders, butit’s also just as much aboutmeeting folks who love musicand life in this corner of theworld. As for what to wear, this par-

ticular night on the town is aformal event, so you’ll probablywant to choose something on

the fancy side. There aren’t toomany chances to get all gussiedup out West and the most folksaren’t going to miss a chance tostrut their stuff when they can.Gents: there will be plenty of

Western bolos mixed in withblack ties that night, so go withthe look that suits you best.Ladies, on the other hand, willbe at their dazzling best. Youwon’t need to wear shades, but

do expect to see a good num-ber of “sparklies” -- as jewelryor as part of an outfit. When you arrive at Little

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sCSO’s Annual Gala isCheyenne’s “can’t miss” social event

Two ensemblesto perform at galaNeue Polka Colorado & Classical Revolutionprovide a fresh spin ontraditional party musicYou might recognize a few

familiar faces among the two en-sembles performing at the gala.Neue Polka Colorado is up

first, at 5 pm, during the VIP socialhour. The band is the result of abrainstorm between two CSUbrass faculty members, Drs. Chris

Van Hof and John McGuire whileexploring Austria and Germany.They were struck by how the

beer culture in these countriesembraced music. And, thinkingthat one beer culture might havea good bit in common with an-other, they wondered if polkamight go over well in Colorado.It has ... and how.In less than two years, Neue

Polka Colorado has become afixture in the region. Combiningtraditional polka with polka-stylepop music, they have performedat Octoberfests in Longmont,Loveland and Fort Collins, and

at O’Dell’s, Zwei Brewing andLeft Hand Brewing Company.John and Chris view the band

not only as a valuable musicalexperience for their students, butas a real world teaching vehicle.Students who play in the groupare able to “gig” professionally,manage operations and learnfirsthand what the life of a work-ing musician is all about.John is married to CSO exec-

utive director Liz McGuire. BothChris and John have subbedwith the CSO, but usually not inlederhosen.

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CSU-based Neue Polka Colorado will per-form during the gala’s VIP social hour.

Not everyone gets to bring home a puppy, but as these photos show — You will definitely have fun at the party. Join us at the gala!

Call it the ultimate20th anniversary gift:CSO throws a party to honor Pete & Chloe

Each year during Gala, theCSO pays tribute to a member ofthe orchestra family for their out-standing contributions to the or-ganization. This year’s honoredguests are Pete and Chloe Illoway. The CSO has been part of their

lives for more than 20 years. Infact, it was just prior to the 1995Symphony Ball that Pete pro-posed. They announced their en-gagement at the event and Chloeshowed off her ring to friends.During the silent auction, Pete bidon a mink jacket that Chloe stillenjoys wearing. They’ve attendnearly every gala since then andthey’re looking forward to thisyear’s special event.Chloe has been deeply in-

volved with the CSO for manyyears. She served on the board ofdirectors then joined the staff asexecutive director. Workingclosely with the board, volunteersand community leaders, sheplayed an integral role in bringingthe CSO’s finances under control.

Her nine-year tenure also broughtin new sponsors and a new musicdirector — William Intrilligator. Pete and Chloe have attended

nearly every concert since theirengagement, but it’s the gala that’sclose to their hearts. They havechaired the organizing committee

several times and have workedtirelessly on this annual fundraiserfor more years than either of themcould count. Having worked theevent as a volunteer, as a commit-tee member, and as executive di-rector, Chloe points to the powerof volunteers to get things done.

Without their support, she said, it’shard to imagine the orchestrareaching its goals.While the Symphony has

been a focal point in the Illoways’life, it’s not their entire world.Pete’s work in politics and atCheyenne LEADS, for example, iswell known. He served in theWyoming House of Representa-tives 14 years, eventually assum-ing leadership positions such asMajority Whip and Chair of theCorporations Committee. What’sless known is that he attendedColorado State University andstarted his career in positions withthe Wyoming and US Depart-ments of Agriculture, and Wycon/Coastal Chem, Inc. Since his re-tirement, Pete continues to be ac-tive in the community. He hasserved on the Wyoming BusinessCouncil, the Cheyenne AirportBoard and the Wyoming Tax-payer’s Association — in additionto working as a consultant in gov-ernment affairs.Chloe, too, has interests be-

yond the CSO. She is a memberof the Wyoming Arts Councilboard of directors and theCheyenne Animal Shelter.

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Gala combos continued from page 4

Classical Revolution believesclassical music is cool. Especiallywhen hearing it with your friendsby your side and a beer in yourhand. Did you know that in manycases, that’s how much this musicwas heard in the first place? The Fort Collins ensemble

performs in non-traditional set-tings; they’re working to bringclassical music out of the con-cert halls and into the hearts,minds and ears of the people. Think about it -- If all classi-

cally trained musicians workedas hard to make music of thepeople, for the people, and by thepeople accessible to all the peo-ple, well, you could clap anytimeyou felt like it. You could get toknow the musicians or learnabout music... just like audiencesdid when Haydn, Mozart andBeethoven were hanging out inViennese coffee shops. Best ofall, you could be comfortable,hanging out with your friends,with a drink in your hand.Again, not that different fromhow classical music was heard“back in the day.” Call it

“chamber music from theground up” if you’d like, buttheir goal is to bring the voiceof humanity across the ages tofolks who aren’t afraid to

enjoy the best life has to offer,be it hiking a 14,000 footer,chugging a few beers or lis-tening to some of the bestmusic ever written. Rock on!

Illoways to be honored for their service to the CSO at 2015 gala

Pete and Chloe Illoway, distinguished guests and honorary co-chairs of the 2015 Gala.

Classical Revolution’s motto ... bringing music to the people, wherever they may be.

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From fine art to wine coolers, to daytrips and designer teddy bears, the gala’s silent auction and raffle items are sure to appeal to everyone

Pete & Chloecontinued from page 6

She also loves to garden andrecently earned her certificationas a master gardener. Prior to joining the CSO man-

agement team, she attendedLCCC and later earned a degreein accounting from the Univer-sity of Wyoming. After gradua-tion, she worked as a CPA in aregional accounting firm, thenjoined the staff of Cheyenne EyeClinic, a position she held untiljoining the CSO as executive di-rector. With five children and sixgrandchildren between them,Chloe shows no signs of slowingdown in her retirement either —she’s now working as a consult-ant for Doncaster Clothing. Pete and Chloe have made

Cheyenne a special place formany people. We are delighted to honor

them as distinguished patronsof the arts at this year’s gala. Congratulations Pete and

Chloe!

Newbie’s guide to the galacontinued from page 4

want to do is check in at theregistration desk. If you’re a VIPsponsor, registration begins at4:30. A special sponsors-onlyVIP cocktail hour with musicprovided by Neue Polka Col-orado will begin at 5 pm.If you’re not part of the VIP set

this year, relax and have a drinkat the bar before heading to reg-istration at 5:30. After you’re allsigned in, you won’t have to waitlong for the fun to begin. Thesilent auction, for example,opens at 5:30 and you’ll want tohave time to inspect the goodsbefore placing your bid, so don’tlinger too long in one of LittleAmerica’s tony watering holes.Finding your table shouldn’t

be much of a challenge. But to

keep you from worrying aboutit, know that all the tables arenumbered. You’ll get your seatassignment when you check in.The table number in your regis-tration packet matches up witha table number in the banquethall. If you asked to be seatedwith specific folks, know thatour trusty CSO staff have youcovered. Chances are you’ll besitting with the folks you askedto, so cross that off your list ofthings to worry about in thedays leading up to the party.Dinner is served with a se-

lection of fine wines, which youmay pre-order when you pur-chase your ticket or order at theevent from Little America staff,but feel free to order somethingspecial if you’re so inclined. Forthose who prefer somethingother than wine, there’s a cashbar ready to take care of you.

As for what’s being served atdinner that evening, here’s whatmembers of the gala committeeand Little America’s executivechef Scott Whitfield havecooked up for the 57th annualCSO gala. You’ll start with some sort of

salad course. This year’s menufeatures mixed green salad,shaved English cucumbers,heirloom tomatoes, frisee andBoston butter lettuce with herbbuttermilk dressing. The entrée course features

grilled filet of beef with a wholegrain mustard demi-glace,warm potato salad made fromGerman potatoes, and sautéedgreen beans with bacon. A full dessert station will also

be provided, so you won’t gohome hungry.It wouldn’t be a gala without

live music, so expect to hear

some throughout the evening. Apolka band from CSU will playat 5 during the VIP cocktail hour.During the main event, Classi-cal Revolution will perform. You can read more about

both of these bands in this issue. What else? Lots of art, jewelry, gift bas-

kets for children and adults, andvacation packages will be fea-tured in the silent auction thatevening. Some items will be raffled off

-- so flag down a volunteer orjust say YES when asked to pur-chase a raffle ticket. Bottom line: The CSO Gala

is a party. Proceeds raised at theevent help fund the orchestra’sexpenses. Your presence is giftenough, but if you’re so in-clined, opportunities to donatewill be presented to youthroughout the evening.

Holiday Concertcontinued from page 2

Sheila Green, vocalistLocal soprano Sheila Green

is a musical “triple threat.” Anaccomplished vocal soloist,piano accompanist and choralconductor, she serves as an ad-junct voice teacher at LCCCand piano accompanist forchoral groups at LCCC andCheyenne’s East High School.All this in addition to her re-sponsibilities as director of Cap-ital Chorale. In addition to her Associ-

ates degree in Music fromLaramie County CommunityCollege, she studied at UtahState University and BYU.

Cheyenne Capital ChoraleThe Cheyenne Capital

Chorale has been makingmusic in southeast Wyomingfor more than 60 years. Thisnon-auditioned group is com-prised of about 50 adult singersfrom all walks of life and withan array of musical expertise. The Capital Chorale has two

s m a l l e rgroups opento singers whopass an entryaudition — aW o m e n ' sQuartet andthe CheyenneCapital Sin-gers, a group

of 12 elite performers. Bothgroups perform at CCC con-certs in addition to singing atcommunity events.The group typically sings a

wide variety of music — fromcontemporary to classical. TheCCC frequently collaborateswith other musical groups inthe region. Regular artistic part-ners include the CheyenneSymphony Orchestra, LaramieCounty Community Choir andCheyenne Chamber Singers. Vocalists of all ages and abil-

ities are welcome to join in fora fun, educational and upliftingexperience. The choir rehearseson Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 pmat First United MethodistChurch.For more information,contact the group by e-mail:capitalchorale@hotmail.com.

LCCC Collegiate ChoraleThe Collegiate Chorale at

Laramie County CommunityCollege is open to both com-munity members and students. Some members are new tochoir while others have beensinging for years. The chorale’smembership currently includesteachers, pharmacists, state em-ployees and other professionals,as well as LCCC students.The Collegiate Chorale re-

hearses Monday evenings from6:30-8:30 pm and Wednesdaysover the lunch hour, from12:00-1:00 pm. Both rehearsalstake place in the Fine ArtsBuilding at LCCC, in room 118. Interested singers are en-

couraged to contact Beth Kean,LCCC’s choir director. Singershave the option of registering

for choir and receiving collegecredit for partcipating. Call307-778-1316 or send anemail to bkean@lccc.wy.edufor more information.

East, Central & South HS ChoirsOur local high school choirs

play an imporant role in musiceducation. The vocal musicprogram at East HS is led byLaDonna Backman. Her pro-gram has 36 students enrolledin choir. Central’s choir directoris David Hurst. His program in-cludes involves 45 students.Janet Weisbrook oversees vocalmusic at South High where 26students take part in choir.The CSO is delighted to in-

clude these groups in its annualholiday concert. Enjoy the show!

Members of the Cheyenne All-City Children’s Choir joined the CSO on stage during last year’s Holiday Concert. They’re back for arepeat performance at this year’s event — along with members of the En Avant Dance Studio and five other local choirs.

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consider, helping the staff withspecial projects such as the an- nual Gala, or taking over cleri-cal work in the office to free upstaff for more important tasks,are other areas the Friends areeager to be part of. The current membership in-

cludes folks from all walks oflife. Some members are retired,

but just as many are at the primeof their careers. More than a feware still in school or eager to ad-vance in their careers by invest-ing time and expertise in localcivic organizations so that theymight tap into the networkinggroups such as the CSO offeryoung professionals. What they have in common is

more important — a love for theCSO and the city of Cheyenne.

So what are you waiting for? Become a Symphony Friend. It’syour opportunity to truly makea difference in our city and agreat way for you to support theCSO and make new friends atthe same time. Best of all, you’llbe doing your part to help ourcity flourish into a thriving artscommunity. Join us!Sign up at concerts or online

at www.cheyennesymphony.org.

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