It was not just Stravinsky’s primordial, elemental music, nor Vaslav’s Nijinsky’s exotic choreography, nor Nicholas Roerich’s bizarre settings that prompted a near riot that ensued in the theatre. Its premiere, at the Théâtre de Champs-Elysées on May 29, 1913, caused a scandal. Stravinsky’s third full-ballet commission for the Ballets Russes ( The Firebird Suite, 1910, and Petruska, 1911), The Rite of Spring tells the pagan tale of the advent of spring and the sacrifice of a young girl who dances herself to death. Artists and composers commissioned by Diaghilev include: Coco Channel, Pablo Picasso, Igor Stravinsky, and Claude Debussy. The works commissioned by Ballets Russes have procured some of the most memorable and awe-inspiring art of the time. Diaghilev’s revolutionary collaborations promoted young artists, choreographers, dancers, and composers. Bustard's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.The Ballets Russes, founded by impresario Sergei Diaghilev, was the premier ballet company in Paris from 1909 to his death in 1929. Memorial donation in Lee's name may be made to Central Wyoming Hospice or Shriner's Hospital. Graveside services will be held in Laramie at a later date. A memorial service will be held at Bustard's Funeral Home at 10:00am on Saturday, January 9, 2016. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Bill (Charlotte) Laycock of Laramie and many nieces and nephews. Lee is survived by his children Carol (Bill) Larson of Evanston, WY, Dale (Lorie) Malody of Edmond, OK, Lisa Malody (Larry DeBoer) of Billings, MT, Becky (Andy) Carroll of Billings, MT and Linda Henderson (Dean Norman) of Casper, along with nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was an avid golfer and longtime member at the Casper Municipal Golf Club where he spent his summers either working as course ranger or strolling the fairways in search of the ever elusive perfect swing. Lee was active in many organizations in Casper including Natrona County Masonic Lodge #51, Classroom Teachers Association, Casper Consistory Club, Scottish Rite and the Shrine Club. The Casper Municipal Band still regularly performs some of his marches. Lee also composed music for concert bands. When Lee and Dolly decided to spend their winters in Mesa, Arizona, he also found a new home with a host of bands & other groups in the area. Lee retired from teaching in 1988 but remained active in music as a performer with the Casper Municipal Band, the Metropolitan Brass Quintet, and the Leo Malsom Quartet as well as many other groups in Casper. High Schools and was the first music teacher (choir and band) at Kelly Walsh High School when it opened. He taught or served as vice principal at East, CY and Dean Morgan Jr. He earned his Master's Degree in Secondary Education in 1965 and transitioned into secondary school administration. Lee taught his first few years in Bosler and Gillette until he accepted a position in 1959 with the Natrona County School District in Casper. Lee went on to graduate from the University of Wyoming in 1956 with a degree in Music Education. They were married for more than 57 years until she preceded him in death in 2012. Upon completion of his service, he enrolled at the University of Wyoming where he met and married Dolly Laycock. His service included time in Tsingtao China, Guam, Pearl Harbor and Paris Island, South Carolina. After graduating from Laramie High School, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Lee was born on December 19, 1929in Cheyenne and spent his childhood in Laramie. Raymond 'Lee' Malody, longtime Casper resident, passed away on December 30, 2015.

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