NEWS
Summer Solo Recital Series
July 24th, 2026
August 15th, 2026
August 20th, 2026
During the summer of 2026, Jaxon will be putting on three concerts featuring the solo cello. Two of these concerts will be in Wyoming while one will be in Colorado, each showcasing the works of Bach, Sollima, Hailstork, and Summer.
The first performance will be on July 24th at the St. Matthews Cathedral in Laramie, Wyoming. The second will take place on August 15th at the Civic Center in Englewood, Colorado. The final performance will be on August 20th at the Ford Theater in Afton, Wyoming. Each concert begins at 7:00 pm and will be and exciting evening of cello brilliance!
Studies at University of Denver Begin
September 8th, 2025
Jaxon Cox finally begins his graduate studies at the University of Denver! He looks forward to the next two years of taking his musical ability and knowledge to the next level.
In addition to starting school, he has accepted the position of assistant principal cellist for the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra. The WSO is full of brilliant and talented musicians, and Jaxon is excited and honored to be working with them to perform amazing works of music.
A Summer of Brazilian Music
June.2.2024
Cellist Jaxon Cox is headed to Brazil with his string quartet for a grand final performance at Centro Cultural and concerts in Brasília and Goiânia. Between shows he’ll participate in all-day rehearsals with Brazilian counterparts, share repertoire that mixes classical favorites with contemporary Brazilian pieces, and enjoy connecting with musicians and audiences abroad while representing his Laramie roots.
UW Symphony Orchestra Tours Mediterranean Coast
April.25.2024
The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra recently concluded its international tour throughout the Mediterranean coast, a transformative experience for many students and community members.
Starting March 10, the orchestra embarked on a musical journey in France and Spain, captivating audiences through a variety of performances.
Under the leadership of Michael Griffith, a UW music professor and director of orchestral activities, the UW Symphony Orchestra showcased its mastery of music ranging from European classics to an American piece by Valerie Coleman that premiered in 2020.
In total, 70 people traveled with the orchestra to the Mediterranean coast.
In addition to its performances, the group explored significant sites, such as the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France, which was where popes ruled in the 1300s. Other sites included Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, an ancient Roman aqueduct, and the beach and ancient neighborhoods in Nice, France.
UW Student Takes Second Place Jacoby Competition Prize
March.6.2023
The concert is named after Dorothy Jacoby, a founding member of the UW Symphony Association and a longtime supporter of classical music in Laramie. Her sons, Peter and Michael Jacoby, made a generous contribution in honor of their late mother. That gift, along with contributions from many of Dorothy Jacoby’s friends, created the endowment for the prize that is awarded at the performance.
The Jacoby Competition featured the five finalists in concert with the UW Symphony Orchestra (UWSO), conducted by Department of Music Professor Michael Griffith, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.
“The Jacoby Competition never fails to be one of the UWSO’s most exciting events,” says Griffith, who is director of orchestral activities at UW.
Last fall, several UW music students performed their selected solo pieces in the audition round in front of a panel of distinguished musicians. The judges selected the top five musicians to perform in the competition’s concert.
Another set of judges selected the best two Jacoby performances of the evening. Runner-up honors went to cellist Jaxon Cox, a UW sophomore from Laramie. He performed Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, mvt 1.