Music

Contact:  Robert Henning, Treasurer Email:  donkeycreekfestival@gmail.com Website:  www.donkeycreekfestival.com

What:  The Donkey Creek Music and Arts Festival is the reincarnation of the Donkey Creek Music Festival that was formerly held at Gillette College.  This new version will feature musicians from around the state as well as local and regional art in the new Artisan Village.  There will also be food and beverage vendors available.  This is no charge for admission to this event. 

When:  June 22, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm

Where:  Big Lost Meadery,  105 S. Warren Avenue,  Gillette, WY 82716

Ages:  all

Contact:  Mandi Steele Email:  msteele@ccsd.k12.wy.us

What:  An opportunity for music students to expand their music experience and knowledge.

Meet:  August 30- December 3, 2023, Wednesdays 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the CCHS Choir room

Ages:  2nd through 8th grades

Contact:  Estela Torres Guernsey Email:  estorres@ccsd.k12.wy.us

Facebook:  Gillette Community Band

What:  A band for all community members high school through adults.  A musical outlet for people to play their instruments in an ensemble setting.  The band plays a spring and winter concert each year.

Meet:  Tuesdays  6:30 to 8:00 pm.  TBHS band room

Ages:  9th grade through adults

Contact:  Becky Safora Email:  bsafora@ccsd.k12.wy.us

What:  Providing junior and senior high school students the opportunity to learn and play English handbells as an ensemble.

Meet:  Please contact the program sponsor for meeting information

Ages:  7th through 12th grades

Contact:  Steve Schofield      307-670-1660 Email:  sschofield@ccsd.k12.wy.us

What:  The purpose of the Jazz Luck Club is to provide and entertaining, educational and social outlet for people who are interested in jazz music.

Meet:  To be determined.  Please contact the sponsor.

Ages:  Teens through adults

Contact:  Steve Oakley   307-660-9800 Email:  soakley@ccsd.k12.wy.us

What:  The Powder River Symphony provides the musicians in our community a chance to perform and be part of a symphony, and a chance for the community to attend 4 performances per year.  

Meet:  Please contact the program sponsor for meeting information and concert dates.

Ages:  Adults