Event Name: COPY GST Jazz Lecture (Ragonese) Event Locator: 2024-ADDPSA   *** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ***   West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... And Now: A Word From Our Friends Lecture Series Jonathan Ragonese, director Livestream | Program In its second season, the new lecture series will feature one of Pennsylvania’s renowned musicians, drummer Bill Goodwin. Goodwin (b. 1942) is an integral part of the history of jazz, having performed with Bill Evans, Lee Konitz, Dexter Gordon, Joe Williams, Charles Lloyd, George Shearing and a long list of others. Outside of the sphere of improvisation, he recorded with Tom Waits and Jefferson Airplane. His life grew out of show business, and stands as an exemplary creative career. Join him as he plays, converses and shares. October 11, 11:00 AM Lecture/Interview November 22, 11:00 AM Bill Goodwin Quartet with the Wilkins Family February 21, 11:00 AM Lecture/Interview Please RSVP to musicinfo@wcupa.edu to obtain a parking pass via email. Free and Open to the Public Tickets Not Required Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building 817 S. High St West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit

Event Name: Ugrad String Quartet (Morales) Event Locator: 2024-ADDPPR West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... WCU Undergraduate String Quartet Recital Prof. Jesús Morales, director Livestream | Program West Chester University Wells School of Music presents concerts and recitals featuring WCU Students Free and Open to the Public Tickets Not Required Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building 700 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit

Event Name: GRD (Gartner/Ragonese) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJZQ West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Graduate Recital: Evan Gartner, 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: SNR (Morales/Pfaffle/Morton/Cranmer) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJZT West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recitals: Nicholas Morales, horn & Crissy Morton, piano Students of Dr. Elizabeth Pfaffle & Dr. 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: SNR (Lucas/Reighley) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJZV West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recital: Emily Lucas, flute Student of Dr. Kimberly Reighley 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: SNR (Bennett/Ng) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJZW West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recital: Zoe Bennett, soprano Student of Dr. Stephen Ng 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: GRD (Jacquette/Reighley) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJZX West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Graduate Recital: Francis Jacquette, flute Student of Dr. Kimberly Reighley 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: SNR (Leary/Skoniczin) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJZM West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recital: Donovan Leary, trumpet Student of Prof. Robert Skoniczin 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 Brass (Fowler,Cherry,Skoniczin) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSDB West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Brass Ensembles Daniel Cherry, Jonathan Fowler, & Robert Skoniczin; directors Livestream | Program 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: FAC Cranmer Event Locator: 2024-ADDNTS West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Faculty Recital: Carl Cranmer, piano Livestream | Program Join us for an enchanting evening of music as the esteemed faculty of the Wells School of Music showcase their exceptional talents. This recital series features a diverse program of classical and contemporary works, performed by our accomplished professors and instructors. Whether you are a long-time music enthusiast or new to the world of classical music, these recitals offer a unique opportunity to experience live performances in an intimate setting. Come and enjoy an evening of beautiful music, and support the incredible talent within our community. We look forward to sharing this musical journey with you! Free and Open to the Public Tickets Not Required Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building 817 S. High St West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit

Event Name: 2024-2025 MWACS Event Locator: 2024-ADBRHC West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series Program Join us for the Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series, a tribute to the legacy of former WCU President Madeleine Wing Adler (1992-2008), a passionate advocate for the arts. This series features a variety of performances held on select Tuesdays at 11am in the Ware Family Recital Hall of Swope Music Building, showcasing the incredible talent within our music school. Concert Schedule: October 1: Keyboard Division November 5: Sophomore Instrumental Scholarship Competition November 26: Jazz Division January 28: String Division March 4: Vocal Division April 1: S. Powell Middleton Freshman Instrumental Scholarship Competition April 29: Jazz Division Don’t miss these inspiring performances, held a couple of times each Fall and Spring semester, celebrating the dedication and artistry of our students. 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 No Recital Credit Offered

Event Name: ENS Perc Ens (Sorrentino) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSDC West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Percussion Ensemble; Ralph Sorrentino, director Livestream | Program The Percussion Ensemble plays an important role in the education of its members by enhancing their skills and technical abilities in percussion performance. Members gain skills in ensemble playing, musicianship and musical knowledge. The Percussion Ensemble plays an important role in the promotion of West Chester University. Performances on campus and extensive touring off-campus allow the group to convey the ideals and standards of the Wells School of Music. 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: ENS Statesmen (Allen) Event Locator: 2024-ADCNKB West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Statesmen Jazz Ensemble Concert Directed by Mark Allen Livestream | Program "100 Years of Pennsylvania Composers and Bandleaders" Historically the number two jazz ensemble to the Criterions jazz ensemble, Statesmen Jazz Ensemble gives students a chance to perform in a large jazz ensemble, learn jazz repertoire and playing techniques. The organization is open to students of all curricula, and admission is through an audition held during the first week of the Fall semester. 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: ENS Chamber Winds (Yoz) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJHK West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Chamber Winds; Andrew Yozviak, director Livestream | Program This performance by the Chamber Winds offers an alternative to our evening performances.  Members of the graduate conducting studio join the ensemble for an afternoon of chamber wind classics. The West Chester University Chamber Winds is a player pool of approximately 25 musicians that performs a diverse repertoire of music for groups as small as eight performers to as large as 23. The Chamber Winds performs two to three concerts a year on campus and regularly tours in the region and abroad. Recent trips have included performances throughout Italy, in Regensburg, Germany, Salzburg, Austria, Prague, Czech Republic, Vienna, Austria, Oxford, United Kingdom and Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. More Information: wcupa.edu/music/ensembles Free and Open to the Public Tickets Not Required Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building 817 S. High St West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information Recital Credit

Event Name: 12/03/24 Audition Day Event Locator: 2024-ADBSHJ Wells School of Music Audition Day All audition dates are open to prospective freshmen, transfer students, and internal transfers. The audition has two main parts (intonation & sight-signing, and major level proficiency on an instrument, piano/organ, or voice) that all prospective music majors must complete. Students interested in pursuing a major in theory & composition or jazz performance have additional audition requirements to complete. As all Wells School of Music degree programs require piano classes as a part of the curriculum, we also offer a piano placement exam during the audition for those students who have piano experience and would like to place into a higher level piano class. Registration & More Information Swope Music Building 817 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information

Event Name: ENS Strings Chamber Music (Morales) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSDF West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Strings Chamber Music Concert Prof. Jesús Morales, director Livestream | Program West Chester University Wells School of Music presents concerts and recitals featuring WCU Students 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 Flute Ensemble (Reighley) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSDG West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Trilovati Flute Ensemble; Kimberly Reighley, director Livestream | Program The WCU Flute Ensemble is a large group that is open to all flute majors with no audition, while the Night Winds Flute Ensemble is a smaller, precision ensemble that accepts members by audition only. Both groups rehearse weekly and perform several times a semester, including at the annual Flutefest. The Night Winds often perform off campus throughout the greater Philadelphia area. The two groups program works from the standard flute choir repertoire as well as pieces by contemporary composers. Students have the opportunity to play the piccolo, alto, and bass flute and gain experience working on tone quality, technique, ensemble blending, and intonation. 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 WSOM Fall Conv (Sorrentino/Bullock) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSDJ West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Wells School of Music Fall Convocation Recital Emily Bullock & Ralph Sorrentino, directors Livestream | Program The Wells School of Music Convocation Recital showcases extraordinary students from each of the Wells School of Music studios in a capstone recital to the fall and spring semesters. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center 817 S. High St West Chester, PA 19383 View Campus Map Parking Information No Recital Credit

Event Name: ENS Statesmen/Combos (Cherry) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSDM *** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 7:30 PM *** West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Statesmen Jazz Ensemble Daniel Cherry, directors Livestream | Program Historically the number two jazz ensemble to the Criterions jazz ensemble, Statesmen Jazz Ensemble gives students a chance to perform in a large jazz ensemble, learn jazz repertoire and playing techniques. The organization is open to students of all curricula, and admission is through an audition held during the first week of the Fall semester. The Vocal Jazz Ensemble is a small ensemble who performs vocal jazz, often one on a part. The highly select group of singers is chosen not only for their musical skills, but for their ability to sing close harmony and to blend. Most are given solo opportunities in the group, which is accompanied by a jazz trio. 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: GRD (Lake/Provenzale) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJNJ West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recital: Tara Lake, soprano Student of Dr. Nicholas Provenzale 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