Event Name: GST Wilkinson Lecture Series (Lee) Event Locator: 2024-ADCHPP West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Wilkinson Lecture Series: Mark Katz, UNC Chapel-Hill "Hip Hop Diplomacy as Subversive Complicity" Join us for an enlightening evening as the Wilkinson Lecture Series welcomes Mark Katz from UNC Chapel-Hill. In his talk, “Hip Hop Diplomacy as Subversive Complicity,” Katz will delve into the fascinating intersection of hip hop culture and international diplomacy, exploring how this dynamic art form serves as a powerful tool for social change and global communication. The Wilkinson Lecture Series is dedicated to bringing leading scholars of music history and theory from major research universities to share their groundbreaking research and insights with our community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and diplomatic impact of hip hop. We look forward to seeing you there! Free and Open to the Public Tickets Not Required Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building 817 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit

Event Name: ENS WCUSO (Bryan) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSBA West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... WCU Symphony Orchestra Concert; Paul Bryan, director Livestream | Program Take it From the Top – Overtures, Preludes, and other Musical Hors d’oeuvres The WCU Symphony Orchestra welcomes you to its season opener under the direction of Maestro Paul Bryan. The program of musical starters includes Michael Ables’ More Seasons, the Nabucco Overture by Giuseppe Verdi, selections from George Frideric Handel’s Water Music, and the rich romanticism of Bedrich Smetana and Richard Wagner. The WCU Symphony Orchestra presents 5 to 6 concerts each year, performing both on and off campus. The ensemble of 70+ student musicians performs on campus in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre and Asplundh Concert Hall. In the spring we offer our annual Concert on the Quad, an outdoor concert so well received that CBS News spontaneously aired a spot on us during its nighttime news. Each year we also accompany concerto winners from WCU’s Wells School of Music. Off campus concerts have led us to such celebrated venues as Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia. We perform standard symphonic repertoire as well as new compositions, the most recent of which was a world premiere of Symphony No. 1 by alumnus, Joe Harkins. Our collaborations include our faculty and other eminent artists such as Ricardo Morales, Amy Oshiro, and Udi Bar-David and his ensemble, ARTolerance. We are committed to serving the community through civic engagement and with innovative concert presentations that include multi-media, guest artists, and smartphone-friendly features. More Information: wcupa.edu/music/ensembles Free and Open to the Public Tickets Not Required Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building 700 S. High St West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit

Event Name: SNR (Jennings/Cherry) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJMV West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recital: Abby Jennings, trombone Student of Dr. Daniel Cherry Senior and Graduate Recital Series Join us for an inspiring showcase of talent at the Wells School of Music’s Senior and Graduate Recital Series. Our accomplished students will present a diverse repertoire, demonstrating their mastery and passion for music. Each performance is a culmination of years of dedicated study and artistic growth, offering a unique opportunity to experience the next generation of musical excellence. Whether you’re a fan of classical, jazz, or contemporary music, these recitals promise to captivate and delight. Don’t miss the chance to support and celebrate our talented musicians as they take the stage for these memorable performances. Free and Open to the Public Tickets Not Required Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building 817 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit Offered

Event Name: SNR (Erno/Bullock) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJMW West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recital: Amanda Erno, soprano Student of Dr. Emily Bullock Senior and Graduate Recital Series Join us for an inspiring showcase of talent at the Wells School of Music’s Senior and Graduate Recital Series. Our accomplished students will present a diverse repertoire, demonstrating their mastery and passion for music. Each performance is a culmination of years of dedicated study and artistic growth, offering a unique opportunity to experience the next generation of musical excellence. Whether you’re a fan of classical, jazz, or contemporary music, these recitals promise to captivate and delight. Don’t miss the chance to support and celebrate our talented musicians as they take the stage for these memorable performances. Free and Open to the Public Tickets Not Required Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building 817 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit Offered

Event Name: ENS WE/WS (Yoz/TBD) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSBD West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony; <a href="www.wcu pa.edu/music/ensembleFaculty/aYozviak.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Yozviak & Hannah Morrison, directors Livestream | Program New Beginnings The Wells School of Music welcomes Associate Director of Bands, Dr. Hannah Morrison! Her inaugural performance with the Wind Symphony opens with Beginnings from Adam Schoenberg’s Rise.  Julius Fuçik’s playful Florentiner March and Florence Price’s, Adoration follow. The Wind Symphony closes its performance with Apollo Unleashed from Frank Ticheli’s Symphony No. 2. Tuttarana, recently transcribed by the composer, Reena Esmail, provides an energetic start to the Wind Ensemble’s portion of the concert. Paul Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber follows as the centerpiece to its season’s opening night! Wind Ensemble: The WCU Wind Ensemble is composed of 45 of the finest wind and percussion players at WCU. As a premier ensemble, the group represents WCU at conventions and performs in high schools throughout the region. Many news works have been commissioned by the Ensemble in recent years. Member is open to all students and is by audition. Wind Symphony: Membership into the Wind Symphony is open to any West Chester University student. An audition is required in October for participation in the Spring semester. The band rehearses two hours a week, meeting once a week in the Fall term and twice a week in the Spring term. Students are asked to conduct a sectional for one hour each week. Music selections are chosen from the standard band literature, transcriptions, and light concert repertoire. More Information: wcupa.edu/music/ensembles Free and Open to the Public  Tickets Not Required Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building 700 S. High St West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit

Event Name: 6th Annual Global Hispanic Film Fes Event Locator: 2024-ADDAWP 6th Annual Global Hispanic Film Festival - Virtual Five films address localized and universal themes such as globalization, postcolonialism, social inequality, migration and borders, indigenous cultures, racism, gender, disability, historical memory, political activism and solidarity.  Specific Film Dates (each film will be available for one week): Embrace of the Serpent -Week of 9/16 - 9/22   Cassandro -Week of 9/23 - 9/29 Miriam Lies - Week of 9/30 - 10/6 Alegría - Week of 10/7 - 10/13 Home Is Somewhere Else - Week of 10/14 - 10/20   Learn more and Register to receive the virtual screening room link and password >