Central Wyoming College hosts Festival of Carols on Dec. 9

RIVERTON, Wyo. — The Central Wyoming College Music Department will present its annual Festival of Carols on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theatre.

The concert, directed by Dr. Jeremy Cochran, will showcase the CWC Collegiate Chorale, the Community Brass Ensemble and the CWC Handbell Choir performing seasonal favorites, traditional carols and audience sing-along selections. Admission is free, and cash donations will be accepted to support the Lander Care and Share Food Bank and the Riverton Help Center.

The program features “In the Bleak Midwinter,” “Still, Still, Still,” “Welcome Christmas,” “Noel Nouvelet,” “Personent Hodie,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Carol of the Bells” and additional works arranged by Linda Scholes, Sandra Eithun, Ron Mallory, Russell Robinson, Peter Wilhousky and Dr. Cochran. Audience members will join in singing “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Silent Night” and “Angels We Have Heard on High.”

Featured performers include flutist Bridgette Plumb and percussionist Azaniah Guthrie.

Performer Roster
Piano – Pianist Susan Tucker will accompany the ensembles.

CWC Brass Ensemble
Performers include Mike Adams, Misty Bryant, Garry Burnette, Ryan Childers, Goldi Clark, Kelly Dehnert, Azaniah Guthrie, Ernie Hanson, Matt Hartman, Jennifer Kessler, Cary Leadbetter, Jim Massman, Scott Morrow, Rebecca Pitt, Aerika Smith, Isaac Wille, Tom Wilson and Rick Wilmes.

CWC Handbell Choir
Handbell musicians include Misty Bryant, Goldi Clark, Debbie Graham, Shelby Kisling, Bridgette Plumb, Rosalind Nesmith, Denise Stacey, Jo Trumble, Susan Tucker and Isaac Wille.

CWC Collegiate Chorale
Chorale members include Dawn Bennett, Misty Bryant, Ryan Childers, Goldi Clark, Karyn Ervin, Heather Elliot, Azaniah Guthrie, Diane Hanigan, Miley Harrison, Matt Hartman, Kris Hayes, Mike Hoyt, Sandi Hussa, Alma Law, Gloria Leadbetter, Sylvia McKee, Kathy Moline, Scott Morrow, Rosalind Nesmith, Taylor Pattison, Megan Quitberg, Shawn Royce, Ellie Sanders, Spencer Smith, Linda Tice, Susan Tucker and Hallie Wilson.

Spring 2026 Arts Enrollment
Central Wyoming College encourages prospective students, community members and lifelong learners to explore spring enrollment opportunities in music and the arts. Programs in vocal and instrumental studies, music education, theory and audio technology are open for registration. Learn more at www.cwc.edu/music.