ACCC 2021-22 Program

Nelson Museum of the West
& Manitou Galleries
“Preserving The Past For The Future” is the affirmation of
The Nelson Museum of the West, located in the heart of downtown Cheyenne.
11,000 feet of display space showcase some of the finest Western art and sculpture,
Cowboy and Native American collectibles, and Military displays in the country.
Listed as a “gem attraction” by AAA Travel, the Museum also features taxidermy
displays from around the world.
Open 9 am-4:30 pm
Mon-Fri, May-September
Mon-Sat, June, July & August
1714 Carey Avenue (307) 635-7670
Please visit our website at www.NelsonMuseum.org for information about
the Museum and its charitable arm- “The Dreamcatcher Fund”, committed to
furthering education in the fields of Art and History. Please visit
www.MilitaryMemorialMuseum.org for a comprehensive chronicle of the
Military segment of the Nelson Museum. Recent acquisitions have advanced the
collection to a National level in honoring our past and active service men and
women.
Manitou Galleries is located just across the street from the Nelson Museum
and specializes in Western art & sculpture and Indian & Cowboy
collectibles. In addition, we conduct a major art and collectibles auction in March
of each year, celebrating our 31st annual show & sale in 2018.
1715 Carey Avenue (307) 635-0019
www.MarchInMontana.com
Manitou Galleries may now be found at two locations in Santa Fe. Featuring
cutting-edge Southwest art and sculpture, the galleries feature over 60
contemporary artists. Please visit www.ManitouGalleries.com for upcoming
shows and events, artist biographies and current inventory for both galleries
located at:
123 West Palace Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
800-283-0440
&
225 Canyon Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-986-9833
Palace Jewelers can be found at our downtown location on W. Palace Ave. and
features contemporary and “trade” Indian silver, turquoise, inlay and custom jewelry
and fine jewelry, including diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and pearls.
Bob & Charla Nelson, The Nelson Museum of the West and Manitou Galleries
are proud to be Season Sponsors for the Cheyenne All-City Children’s Chorus!
Table of Contents
ACCC Choral Season
“Unforgettable” Concerts.................................. 15
ACCC Season Sponsors
Bob & Charla Nelson.......................................... 2, 3
Nelson Museum of the West &
Manitou Galleries............................................... 2, 3
ACCC Concert Sponsors
Cheyenne Civic Center........................................ 39
Montgomery Broadcasting KFBC AM/FM........ 40
ACCC Photos
ACCC Staff.................................................................4
9/11 Ceremony at the Capitol..............................6
Pre-Season Get-Together.......................................7
ACCC Choirs Around Town.....................................8
Faces of ACCC...........................................................9
Concert Choir Looking Good!............................ 10
Lyric Choir Looking Good!.................................. 11
Concert Choir Sing-a-thons................................ 13
Concerts.................................................................. 14
Concert Choir......................................................... 18
Lyric Choir.............................................................. 19
“BlesSings” in Review..................................20-21
Eighth Grade Graduates...................................... 23
3rd Grade Choir.................................................... 27
More Faces of ACCC.............................................. 28
Guest Musicians.................................................... 29
Masked Faces of ACCC.........................................31
8th Grade Graduations........................................32
Concert & Lyric Choirs in Concert.....................33
Rehearsals..............................................................37
Wyoming - South Dakota Tour...........................38
ACCC Information
ACCC History............................................................ 5
ACCC Is....................................................................29
ACCC Contact Info................................................36
ACCC Benefactors
ACCC Board of Directors.....................................34
ACCC Committee Chairs......................................34
ACCC Parent Booster Officers............................34
ACCC Special Assistance.....................................34
Special Thanks......................................................34
ACCC Sponsorship Circles
Event Circle............................................................35
Conductor Circle...................................................35
Chorus Circle.........................................................35
Soloist Circle..........................................................35
Singer Circle..........................................................35
Patron Circle..........................................................35
ACCC Sponsors
Season Sponsors...................................................36
Concert Sponsors.................................................36
Advertising Sponsors...........................................36
Nelson Museum of the West & Manitou Galleries - Season Sponsor
Robert L. “Bob” Nelson, founder of the Nelson Museum of the West, is a Wyoming native. Born in Cheyenne
in 1941, Mr. Nelson has been, and continues to be, an avid collector of all things Western. His maternal
grandparents were homesteaders near Newcastle, Wyoming and from this humble beginning, a Western
icon was born. Featured in numerous articles, including having been named as a “Legend of the West” in
the acclaimed “Persimmon Hill” publication, Mr. Nelson has built a collection to honorably and accurately
“Preserve The Past For The Future”.
The dream of The Nelson Museum was born on the plains of Africa, the outback of Australia, the bleakness
of Siberia and the rugged mountains of Spain and is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the
world’s wildlife and the Old West. Taxidermy displays of wildlife from every continent, a world-class Military
exhibit from the Civil War to WW II, fine Western art, a 3,500+ volume library, Cowboy and Native American
collectibles, outlaw/lawmen history and special exhibits of Sheriff George Carroll’s “office” and artist Burt
Proctor’s studio are highlights. The Museum, opened in 1998, has since earned a “gem attraction” rating with
AAA Travel.
www.nelsonmuseum.com and www.militarymemorialmuseum.org
Manitou Galleries was established in 1975 in downtown Cheyenne as a sideline to Bob’s successful law
practice. The gallery has now expanded to three locations, one in Cheyenne and two in Santa Fe, NM, which
also now both include jewelry stores- “Palace Jewelers at Manitou”. www.manitougalleries.com
Manitou Galleries features fine art and sculpture and is also home for the production of two major auctions,
held annually in March and August. www.marchinmontana.com and www.auctioninsantafe.com. Bob and his
wife, Charla, have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. They dedicate their time and passion to their families, the
2 fine arts and their businesses.
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ACCC Staff
ACCC History
All-City Children’s Chorus has been a part of Cheyenne’s music community for forty-five seasons. Begun
under the auspices of the Laramie County School District #1 Music Department and the leadership of then
Elementary Music Coordinator, Mary Jo Morandin, All-City Children’s Chorus (ACCC) has seen over two
thousand children develop their musical talents and artistry while sharing their musical gifts with audiences
around the country.
Vincent Mingils
Artistic Director
Debbie Mathews
Associate Director
Currently under the tutelage of Artistic Director Vincent Mingils, Executive Director Mary Ann Fritz, Associate
Director Debbie Mathews, the ACCC tradition of beautiful choral tone, musical artistry and dedication to the
choral art continues.
ACCC has received numerous accolades and awards through its forty-five seasons. The Chorus has
performed at national and regional music conventions (NAfME, AOSA, ACDA) participated in multiple choral
festivals bringing home top honors consistently. The choir has performed for President Ronald Reagan, Vice-
President Dick Cheney and performed for special occasions, including Wyoming gubernatorial inaugurations,
lighting of the US Capitol Christmas Tree, and 9-11 Remembrances. ACCC is extremely proud of being
named a Wyoming Governor’s Arts Award winner in 2004. This fall ACCC participated in the 20th anniversary
memorial ceremony of 9/11 at the Wyoming State Capitol.
Alaina Niemann
Concert Choir Accompanist
Jennifer Lyttle
Lyric Choir Accompanist
Welcome to the Cheyenne All-City Chorus’ 46th season!
Mary Ann Fritz
Executive Director
What I love most about working with young musicians is providing them with musical experiences
they will remember forever. I often tell others that it was my high school band and choir directors
who inspired me to become a music teacher. Under their direction I had countless unforgettable
experiences and met so many wonderful friends along the way.
Singers in All-City Children’s Chorus have had opportunities to perform with nationally known composers,
conductors and musicians including Elena Sharkova, Henry Leck, Rodney Eichenberger, Judith Herrington,
Barbara Tagg, Jean Asworth Bartle, Jim Papoulis, Rollo Dilworth, Bob Chilcott, The Lettermen, Annie and
Amy, Bob McGrath, University of Wyoming performance groups, and Cheyenne’s own Symphony Orchestra
and Chamber Singers. ACCC singers have also performed in two productions of “Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat” with Cheyenne Little Theatre and were selected to be the featured chorus in
Carnegie Hall. ACCC has released two CDs of its performances.
Composers often write musical works based on their own personal experiences. Through musical
notation, their experience lives forever…they become unforgettable! Many of the pieces you will
hear this year audiences around the world have enjoyed for generations. I hope you enjoy them as
well!
But what makes a musical performance unforgettable? Is it the musical skill of the group? The venue
where they perform? Perhaps it is when the group successfully makes it through a challenging
section. Maybe it is the infectious energy before stepping foot on stage? I believe an unforgettable
concert experience is a combination of all of these things! In my musical career I have participated
in many wonderful performances, but it is not the music itself I remember the most. Instead, it is
those fleeting moments of connection, vulnerability, and expression that I remember most vividly
and which drive me to share the joy of making music with anyone that will join me!
Thank you for joining us at today’s concert and for your continued support of the All-City Children’s
Chorus!
Warmly,
Vincent Mingils
Artistic Director, Cheyenne All-City Children’s Chorus
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9/11 Ceremony at the Capitol ACCC Pre-Season Get-Together
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ACCC Choirs Around Town
Faces of ACCC
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Concert Choir Looking Good!
Lyric Choir Looking Good!
Investing In Our
Community.
Honored to Sponsor
All‐City Children’s Chorus
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Concerts
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CHEYENNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
21/22
SEASON
SYMPHONY GALA
Sept. 18, 2021
A TIME TO HONOR
Oct. 16, 2021
A TIME TO DISCOVER
Nov. 13, 2021
HAUSMUSIK 1
Nov. 14, 2021
Symphony
Underground
HOLIDAY MAGIC
Dec. 11, 2021
A TIME TO INSPIRE
Jan. 22, 2022
A TIME TO REFLECT
Feb.19, 2022
SYMPHONY UNDERGROUND
Mar. 18, 2022
CHEYENNE
SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
A TIME TO IMAGINE
Mar. 19, 2022
A TIME TO TRANSCEND
Apr. 23, 2022
HAUSMUSIK 2
Apr. 24, 2022
BAROQUE IN THE BARN
MAY 26, 2022
www.cheyennesymphony.org 307-778-8561
Bobby IV, Bob Jr. and Owen
Mathews
“All it takes is
one song to
bring back a
thousand
memories”
Shared by Hannah Schick
(former ACCC member)
Owen
Mathews
Owen
Star Spangled Banner
Wishing ACCC
an
“Unforgettable”
Year
(2021-2022)
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Lilly Biggs Owen Mathews Arien Sisti
Alyssa Candiracci Naomi Mummert Ashley Smith
Emma Church Colwyn Niemann Shaidyn Trujillo
Bridget Demelfi Robin Porwoll Sophia Tsukas
Natalia Howard Geoffery Rea Alek Walkley-Sims
Mikayla Howatson Sophie Reynolds Presley Willmarth
Jayson Lesher Miah Schultze Brooke Woods
Maggie Madsen
Erika Allen Nakaia Howard Evie Pallak
Kelstin Barnes Braxton Huston Ellecia Quintanilla
Iris Beadles Alexis-Hope Kistler Evangeline Schon
Fallon Bowie Sophia Krotz Tylannie Smith-Scott
Kyla Brooks-Miller Jorie Krueger Lillian Teasley
Heaven Bumgardner Daniel Lyttle Jasmine Thomas
Domenic DiSenso Annalyn MacMillan Isabella Torluccio
Olivia Elsasser Gabriella Mueller Adeline Voyles
Olivia Erickson Esther Mummert Brookelynn Wagner
Rayna Frank Rylie Nation Sasha Wiggam
Sofia Gallardo Fred Padilla Jr. Victoria Yocum
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From (L-R ) Debbie Mathews, (Lyric Director), Faith Danner, (Former ACCC member), Crystal Hardin, Kendric Nissen,
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Lori Wagner, (Former ACCC member and director), Andra Wagner, (former ACCC Member), Bobby Mathews IV, (Former ACCC
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3rd Grade Choir
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More Faces of ACCC
Guest Musicians
ACCC is:
• Children using the power of music to inspire and
transform the lives of their audiences.
• Children nurturing their artistic understanding and
musicality through choral performance.
• Children sharing their musical artistry with the Cheyenne
community, the State of Wyoming and the nation.
• Children achieving a common goal of choral excellence
through dedication and hard work.
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Masked Faces of ACCC
Proud supporters of the
All-City Children’s Chorus
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8th Grade Graduation 2019-20
Concert Choir in Concert
8th Grade Graduation 2020-21
Lyric Choir in Concert
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ACCC Board of Directors
President – Vincent Mingils
Vice-President – Alicia Smith
Secretary – Mary Ann Fritz
Treasurer – Dan Holroyd
Directors – Debbie Mathews
Lindsey Bird-Reynolds
ACCC Special Assistance
Program Cover Design – Krissy Kranz
Program Artwork – Paula Egan-Wright
ACCC Logo Design – Cathie Garrison
ACCC Program Layout & Design – Krissy Kranz
ACCC Program Printing – PBR Printing
ACCC Performances – LCSD#1 Administration
Building Staff, Cheyenne Civic Center Staff
ACCC Benefactors
ACCC Committee Chairs
Parent Coordinators – Linnae Walkley-Sims
& Kimberly Bowie
Uniforms – Angela Kelley & Leslie Beadles
Music – Jennifer Howatson & Olivia Schon
Concert Set-up – Dan & Anna Mummert
Usher – Wendy Trujillo
Special Activities – Heather Blakely
Safety – Ashlee Proulx
Fundraising – Cynthia Biggs
Historian - Rachel Yocum
ACCC Parent Booster Officers
President – Alicia Smith
Executive Director – Mary Ann Fritz
Concert Choir Vice-President –
Lindsey Bird-Reynolds
Lyric Choir Vice-President – Leah Tippets-Howard
Event Circle
Jeff & Lynne Carlton
Conductor Circle
Bob & Bev Curtis
H Fort Flowers
Chorus Circle
ACCC Sponsorship Circles
Soloist Circle
Robert Jensen
Richard & Diane Morrison
Alan & Viola Ose
Peter & Anna Ruble
Ed & Caren Murray
Singer Circle
Joseph & Kirstin Dobson
Dave & Mary Hall - In
memory of Sue Montgomery
Douglas & Judy Parks
David & Marcia Talley
Jeff & Becky Tish
Patron Circle
Bob & Dee Clary
Marguerite Herman
Les & Sue Humphrey
Chris & Kathy Madson
Douglas & Peggy Selby
Anna Thompson
Special Thanks
ACCC singers and staff would like to recognize the contributions of the following:
ACCC is proud to be part of the LCSD #1 family. The support in staffing and
rehearsal space is part of a team effort. Special thanks to Dan Holroyd, LCSD #1 Fine
and Performing Arts Coordinator, for his assistance, support, and encouragement in
all of ACCC’s endeavors. Also thanks to Mary Marchand, Music Office Secretary, for her
willingness to help whenever requested. Thanks also to the staff of LCSD #1 for all
your support!
Volunteer Support
ACCC Parent Booster Board and
Parent Volunteers
Financial and Tax Support
McGee, Hearne & Paiz
Professional Photographs
Val Rothwell Photography
Program Art Work
Krissy Kranz
Cathie Garrison
Paula Egan-Wright
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ACCC Sponsors
Rehearsals
Season Sponsors
Bob & Charla Nelson
Nelson Museum of the West &
Manitou Galleries
Concert Sponsors
Montgomery Broadcasting KFBC AM/FM
Cheyenne Civic Center
Advertising Sponsors
Advanced Comfort Solutions, Inc. Cynthia Biggs - #1 Properties Overstreet, Homar & Kuker
ANB Bank Delta Dental of Wyoming PBR Printing
APH Design & Sales Co. Joseph Dobson, MD Platte Valley Bank
Cheyenne Fiddle Orchestra Carol Fischer MD PC TrailLife USA -
Cheyenne OBGYN Halladay Motors Troop WY - 0316
Cheyenne Regional Medical
Center
Bob & Debbie Mathews
McGee, Hearne & Paiz
Val Rothwell Photography
Western States Bank
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Mountain West Farm Bureau Wyoming Bank & Trust
Cheyenne Women’s Clinic Niemann & Sons Music XESI Document Solutions
ACCC Contact Information
ACCC
P.O. Box 20744
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Email: maryann.fritz@laramie1.org
Facebook: Cheyenne All-City Children’s Chorus
Website: www.cheyenneaccc.com
ACCC Donation Information
All-City Children’s Chorus is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Your contribution is tax deductible.
ACCC Audition Information
All-City Children’s Chorus holds open auditions every
May. Children who will be entering fourth through
eighth grade the following fall are eligible to audition.
Audition materials will be posted
on our website next spring.
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Keep up to date on all of ACCC’s
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Wyoming - South Dakota Tour
The
Cheyenne Civic Center
is proud to be a
Concert Sponsor
of the
All-City Children’s Chorus
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