Event Name: SNR (Wagner/Ragonese) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJPZ West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recital: Jonah Wagner, saxophone Student of Prof. Jonathan Ragonese Program 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: F24 3PM WCU Opera Theater (Provenzale) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCN West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... WCU Opera Theater: Alice Tierney Nicholas Provenzale, director Music by Melissa Dunphy Libretto by Jacqueline Goldfinger Program Composed in 2023 by WCU alum Melissa Dunphy, this opera tells the story of four present-day archeology students who unearth clues to the mysterious death of Alice Tierney in 19^th century Philadelphia.  In English, and about one hour, this opera challenges the way we think about American history. This is a ticketed event For ticket purchases please visit the Wells School of Music Ticketing website. GA Tickets: $7 Adults & Seniors Free for faculty, staff, students with valid WCU ID 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 (Tennant/Cherry/Gutzler/Cranmer) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJQA West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recitals: Gracie Tennant, trombone & Anna Gutzler, piano Students of Drs. Daniel Cherry & Carl Cranmer, respectively Program 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 WCUSO (Bryan) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCQ West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... WCU Symphony Orchestra Concert; Paul Bryan, director Livestream | Program Sensational Saint-Saëns Dr. Emily Bullock, mezzo soprano Thomas Hsu, piano Join the WCU Symphony orchestra for an exciting evening celebrating the music of Camille Saint-Saëns. Concerto Competition winner, Thomas Hsu will perform the first movement from the Piano Concerto No. 2. Dr. Emily Bullock introduces two selctions from Samson and Delilah with the delicate and seductive “Mon coeur s’ouvre á ta voix” which is then contrasted by the raucus “Bacchanale.” The program closes with the the epic Symphony No. 3, “Organ.” 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 Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center 817 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit

Event Name: NRC LYWS (Gumble/Yoz) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCR West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Liberty Youth Wind Symphony; Adam Gumble, director As an enrichment opportunity for talented high school musicians, the members of the Liberty Wind Symphony sponsor the Liberty Youth Wind Symphony. Based on the model of regional youth orchestras, members of the Liberty Youth Wind Symphony will participate in weekly rehearsals that expose students to outstanding wind band literature in full ensemble and chamber music settings. Led by musical directors Dr. Adam Gumble, the Liberty Youth Wind Symphony performs regular concerts throughout the academic year. For ticket purchases please visit libertywindsymphony.org. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center 817 S. High St West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit

Event Name: ENS WS/CB (Gumble/Morrison) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCT West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Concert Band & Wind Symphony; Adam Gumble & Hannah Morrison, directors Livestream | Program Dr. Gumble and the Concert Band announce its season of performances with Sweet Dreams, by Tyler S. Grant followed by Gustav Holst’s landmark Second Suite in F. BURST! by Dayla Spencer provides an appropriate statement to open the Wind Symphony performance. The Wind Symphony will feature graduate student, Francis Jaquette, winner of the 2024 Wind Symphony Concerto competition, performing Dana Wilson’s The Conjurer. Also included in the program are Anthony Iannaccone’s After a Gentle Rain, Benjamin Horne’s Deep River, and Vincent Persichetti’s Divertimento. Concert Band: The concert band is a campus wide organization meeting during the Spring semester. It is open to any University student and provides an outlet for musical expression. Students practice twice a week and perform one concert at the end of the semester. In addition, the students are encouraged to rehearse as a section one hour a week. The ensemble performs modern, multicultural, and standard band literature. This ensemble is the only concert band open to any student regardless of ability level. 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 Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center 817 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit