TempoSymphony Friends Newsletter Volume 2, NO. 5—September 2017

Honoring CheyenneA Symphonic Celebration of Cheyenne’s 150th with special appearances by Annie and Amy!

Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s 2017/18

season begins September 23rd, 7:30 PM at the Chey-enne Civic Center with an all-American program in Honor of Cheyenne’s 150th Anniversary. The concert will include beloved clas-sics and premieres, special appearances by Cheyenne personalities, and to top it all off, a world-class pianist. Executive Director, Lind-sey Reynolds, says “We are thrilled to be able to help celebrate our community and its history with a con-cert full of western favor-ites guaranteed to have you tapping your toe and humming along!”

The program will open with John William’s be-

loved Overture from the film The Cowboys followed by a world premiere of Cheyenne Rhapsody by local composer Jeffrey R. Hickman, commissioned by CSO for the occasion. Next up, historian Wil-liam Dubois will introduce an inspired performance of Aaron Copland’s Our Town, accompanied by a slide-show of photos from around Cheyenne, past and present. Four Dance Episodes from Copland’s Rodeo will round out the first half.

Beginning the second half, and continuing the

celebration of Cheyenne’s 150th, Annie and Amy Smith and Ty Warner will join CSO for a performance

of the orchestral versions of “Cheyenne Anthem” and “Wyoming Where I Belong.” The Anthem was com-posed by Annie and Amy in collaboration with Ty Warner and Todd Deremer, and premiered earlier this summer. The works have been newly orchestrated by Adam Jones for this per-formance.

Finally, another Rhap-sody, not a new one

but a famous favor-ite— George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” will feature guest artist Hyper-ion Knight. If you want a sneak preview of his play-ing check out his website,

www.hyperionknight.com, or better yet join Maestro Intriligator and Dr. Knight, a Gershwin enthusiast, for the season’s first Lunch & Learn at noon in the Wild-flower room at the Laramie County Library on Friday, September 22nd.

Plan to top your evening off at the post-concert

reception at Wyoming’s Rib and Chop House, 400 W. Lincolnway. Concert attendees are invited to meet the maestro and musicians. A selection of appetizers, desserts, and drinks will be available for purchase.

Dr. Knight will also be performing Sunday,

September 24th at 2 PM at the Wyoming Hereford Ranch. This season’s first Hausmusik is sold out but there is a waiting list. If you would like to be added to the list, call the office at 778-8561. If you have tick-ets but will be unable to attend, consider returning them as a tax-deductible donation so that someone on the waiting list can at-tend.

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CSO-AT A GLANCE

Classic ConversationsSAT., SEPT 23 • 6:30 -7:00 PMCheyenne Civic Center. Arrive EARLY and Enhance your CSO experience! Join Maestro Intriligator one hour before the concert as he discusses musical highlights and provides a special preview of the concert to come...

Family Matinee & Symphony Spooktacular SAT., OCT, 28 • 2:00 PM &SAT., OCT, 28 • 7:30 PM Help us celebrate Hallow-een with an assortment of spooky music including music from Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man and Sorcerer’s Apprentice! Costumes Encouraged! MATINEE TICKETS: $5 & $10 Lobby Activities starting at 12:30pm including Instrument Petting Zoo and Trick-or-Treating! EVENING TICKETS: $10-$45.

2017/18 CSO Season Tickets Still on Sale!

Lunch & LearnFRI., SEPT 22 • 12 NOON • FREELaramie County Public Library. Bring your lunch & learn about the music the CSO will perform Saturday, Sept 23rd. Meet the Maestro and Guest Artist -Piano Soloist, Hyperion Knight!

CSO on the RADIOFRI., SEPT 22 • 9:00 AM • FREEMaestro Intriligator joins KGAB morning host Glenn Woods. Listen in!

Annie & Amy Smith will make a special appearance!

Hausmusik I - Hyperion KnightSUN., SEPT 24 • 2:00 PM Featuring Pianist Hyperion Knight at the Wyoming Hereford Ranch Residence. This performance is SOLD OUT!

Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor:

Musical Story TimeSAT., SEPT 16 • 11:00 AM • FREEPaul Smith Children’s VillageJoin musicians of the CSO and master story-teller Aaron Sommer for a Musical rendition of Stella Luna and bat-tastic activity!

Dr. Hyperion Knight, Piano Guest Artist

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Cheyenne Symphony Friends host An Evening in Tuscany!

It was a celebration! A radiant celebration in honor of Chey-enne’s 150th Anniversary, held at the Cheyenne Botanic

Gardens NEW Conservatory, the evening of August 12th.

The CSO was there to help commemorate this special ac-complishment in our city’s history. Helping to create a

perfect atmosphere amidst the beauty of nature and mas-terful architecture, and so many caring people, were mem-bers of the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra. The CSO Brass Quintet--featuring trumpets, Derek McDonald and Scott

Meredith; horn, David Hay; trombone, Daniel Watt; and tuba, Alan Harvey--welcomed patrons with festive tunes from their position just outside the front door. The String Quartet--with violins, Stephanie Garvey and Jean Farley; viola, Lauren Spaulding; and cello, Suzy Wagner--entertained from their position in the Orangerie as patrons enjoyed light appetiz-ers and drinks. Guests celebrated Cheyenne and enjoyed the opportunity for a sneak-peak at all the new Conservatory has to offer days in advance of the public Grand Opening.

CSO Musicians help celebrate at the Gala in the Gardens

Members of the CSO Brass Quintet welcome guests at the Gala in the Gardens CSO strings perform in the Orangerie

Cheyenne’s 150th Anniversary:

Thank you Cheyenne Symphony Friends and all the friends of the

symphony who attended “An Eve-ning in Tuscany”, for making the night a great success! The August 3rd event held on the Little America patio was an evening full of good food, good music, and good friends. The sold-out event

raised over $4,000 in support of sym-phony operations.

In addition to a delicious four-course, Tuscan-inspired meal paired with Ital-

ian wines, Sonoma Trio serenaded din-ers throughout the meal. A silent auc-tion and a wine-pull raffle contributed to the evening’s fundraising success.

A special thank you to Cheyenne Sym-phony Friend and event organizer,

Wendy Owen. And our sincere thanks to Town and Country Supermarket Li-quors, Halladay Auto Group, Kuzma Success Realty, and Nick Fuerst for their generous support of the event.

Grazie Mille!

Sonoma Trio: Suzy Wagner, cello; Carol Velez, flute; Betsy Tagger, keyboard

Event organizer, Wendy Owen, and family emjoy the lovely summer evening. Friends enjoy the food, wine and company!

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The CSO and Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Present: Stella LunaCSO and Master Story-Teller Aaron Sommers team up for a Musical Story Time

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 307.778.8561CHEYENNESYMPHONY.ORG

THE CHEYENNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOSTS...

♪ Musical instrument petting zoo where children can experience the instruments of the orchestra up close,

sponsored by Niemann Music ♪Bat-tastic Activity following the Story Time

♪ Musical storytime with Cheyenne Symphony musicians. Narrated by master story teller Aaron Sommers!

WHERE:Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, Paul Smith Children’s Village

WHEN:Saturday, September 16th

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

WHAT:

Free: Stella Luna Story Time & Musical Instrument Petting Zoo!

CHEYENNESYMPHONY.ORG ● 307.778.8561WILLIAM INTRILIGATORMUSIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

Three GREAT Season Ticket packages now available!

Classic Trio DuoSAVE up to 20% when you buy a package!

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Saturday September 16, 11AM at the Paul Smith’s Children’s Village, children of all ages will de-

light in the performance of a Musical Storytime in the gardens. Join Cheyenne Symphony musicians and Aaron Sommers, story-teller extraordinaire, as they collaborate on a musical rendition of the children’s classic “Stellaluna” by Janell Cannon. Ex-ecutive Director, Lindsey Reynolds, will play English Horn with Cheyenne Symphony musicians Allyson Fleck, on viola, and Tom Bittinger, on bassoon as Aaron narrates.

The performance will be followed by a musical instrument petting zoo on the Children’s vil-

lage grounds and a bat-related craft activity in the Loew’s Discovery Lab. The musical instrument pet-ting zoo is sponsored by Niemann Music. Children (and their adults) can try out various orchestral instruments with assistance from East and Central High School students. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to play a [insert instrument of your dreams], grab a kid and give it a try or maybe just watch your children discover and explore their musical interests.

Children enjoy a Musical Story Time. September, 2016.

TempoCSO Staff

Lindsey Bird Reynolds, Executive DirectorChristine Pelletier, Patron Services/ Education Coordinator/LibrarianChristian Cherek, Director, Marketing/Development

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Steve Schmerge - President Terry BallChuck & Julia BurkeDenise Dijkstal Jim Dinneen*Bill DuboisTrudy EiseleRobert & Barb FechtMick Finnegan* Nick FuerstDwight & Kathy GiorgisPaula Gordinier*Mary GuthrieAnna Marie Hales*Vic LisekKim LovettToma NisbetSharon NovickJim & Phyllis O’Connor Kathy Muller OgleLucie OsbornWendy OwenToni RogersBarb & Bob RueggeMarshall E. SmithJerry & Pat Swan

Allyson Fleck, Orchestra Manager

Family Matinee and Symphony Spooktacular One Day, Two Spooky Concerts!Matinee: a family-friendly version of the evening concert. CSO

will perform Halloween-themed repertoire suitable for the whole family, including favorites like Bach’s Toccata in D Minor, Night on Bald Mountain, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and movie mu-sic from Spider-Man, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Pirates of the Caribbean! It will last about an hour. Lobby Activities begin at 12:30pm and include a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo (allowing children to try out instruments), characters in costume, and Trick-or-Treating! Thank you to Cheyenne Little Theatre for collaborating with us for this event! Costumes are Encouraged! Tickets: $5 & $10.

Evening Concert: a traditional-length concert including all the music above, plus: St. Saens, Danse Macabre featuring Concert-

master, Stacy Lesartre, and Richard Strauss’ glorious Death and Transfiguration. Tickets: $10-45.

William Intriligator, Music Director & Conductor

Our monthly projects can include providing rides for guest artist musicians, baking cookies for the CSO musicians to enjoy during rehearsal breaks, provid-ing help during the annual Symphony Gala Event, creating and assisting with Symphony Friends fund-raising events and much more!

Meetings are held iat the Laramie County Library on the last Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you would like more details please call us at the CSO office: 307.778.8561.

cheyennesymphony.org or 307.778.8561

THE CHEYENNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Paul Dukas, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice *evening performance only

Modest Mussorgsky, Night on Bald Mountain *Camille Saint-Saens, Danse Macabre, featuring Stacy LesartreKlaus Badelt/Ricketts, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black PearlDanny Elfman/Kazik, This is Halloween from The Nightmare Before ChristmasDanny Elfman/Wasson, Music from Spider-Man *Richard Strauss, Death and Transfiguration

J.S. Bach/Stokowski, Toccata in D Minor

SaturdayOctober 28, 2017

2:00 PM AND 7:30 PM Cheyenne Civic Center

Costumes Encouraged!

Matinee: $5-$10, Evening: $10-&45

FAMILY MATINEE & SYMPHONY SPOOKTACULAR

Trick-or-Treating & Musical Instrument Petting Zoo in the lobby at 12:30 PM