Event Name: ENS Guitar Ens (Cullen) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCK *** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED *** Guitar Ensemble; David Cullen, director Event Cancellation Notice We regret to inform you that the Guitar Ensemble concert, directed by David Cullen, scheduled to take place at the Ware Family Recital Hall, Swope Music Building, on November 13, has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Thank you, West Chester University Wells School of Music

Event Name: New Music Series (Cooper/Arne/Silverman) Event Locator: 2024-ADBRVL West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... New Music at WCU: Network for New Music Directed by Devin Arne and Jacob Cooper Livestream | Program Experience the cutting edge of contemporary music with Network for New Music, the Wells School of Music’s Ensemble-in-Residence. This acclaimed group, praised as “Philadelphia’s premier new music organization” by The Philly Inquirer, will perform innovative compositions by WCU students and faculty. The ensemble features musicians who also play with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Ballet, and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Since its founding in 1984, Network for New Music has presented over 650 works and recorded four CDs for the Albany and Innova labels. The New Music Series highlights fresh compositions by student and faculty composers, brought to life by the New Music Ensemble, a dynamic mix of student and faculty performers. Learn more: www.networkfornewmusic.org 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 Offered

Event Name: ENS VJ/LJ (Kelly/Jacoby) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCL West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Vocal Jazz & Latin Jazz Ensembles Concert; Ryan Kelly & Marc Jacoby, directors Livestream | Program Dr. Ryan Kelly leads vocalists from the Wells School of Music covering repertoire written for jazz choir.  Closing the evening is the highly esteemed Latin Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Marc Jacoby performing works spanning the history of Afro-Latin musical traditions.   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. The Latin Jazz Ensemble is a performance group that plays the styles made popular by musicians such as Mario Bauza, Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri. Members of this ensemble learn the fundamentals of playing in clavé as well as more advanced concepts of Latin music styles with an emphasis on strong rhythmic interpretation, performance practices, and improvisation. The Latin Jazz Ensemble performs on campus every semester as well as additional performances at area high school jazz festivals and Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. 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: F24 730PM WCU Opera Theater (Provenzale) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCM West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... WCU Opera Theater: Alice Tierney Directed by Dr. Nicholas Provenzale Music by Melissa Dunphy Libretto by Jacqueline Goldfinger Livestream | 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. Please be advised that the opera contains explicit language. 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 (Mannion/Pfaffle/Elliot/Fowler) Event Locator: 2024-ADCJPX West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Senior Recitals: Andrew Mannion, horn & James Elliot, euphonium Students of Drs. Elizabeth Pfaffle & Jonathan Fowler, 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: NRC WCCC Fall Concert (Keller/Major) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCP West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... West Chester Children's Chorus Concert; Eileen Keller, director Founded in 1990 by Karen L. Markey, the West Chester Children’s Chorus is a community organization for boys and girls grades K through 12. For more information visit: https://www.wcccmusic.org 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 No Recital Credit

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 Directed by Dr. Nicholas Provenzale Music by Melissa Dunphy Libretto by Jacqueline Goldfinger Livestream | 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. Please be advised that the opera contains explicit language. 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

Event Name: ENS Chamber Strings (Linares) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCW *** PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE FOR THIS CONCERT HAS CHANGED TO THE MADELEINE WING ADLER THEATRE *** West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Chamber Strings; Adriana Linares, director Livestream | Program This ensemble performs twice a semester, once as a strings only ensemble, and once with a compliment of woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Guest faculty and outside soloists are often featured. Every spring, this ensemble serves also as the opera orchestra. 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 Woodwind Chamber (Grabb) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCX West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Woodwind Chamber Recital; Henry Grabb, director Livestream | Program 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 Trumpet Ens (JC/Skoniczin) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSCZ West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Trumpet Ensemble; Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski & 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: ENS Studio Music (Arne) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSDA West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents... Studio Music Ensemble Concert Devin Arne, Director Livestream | Program Defying genre boundaries, the WCU Studio Music Ensemble is a vibrant, student-driven collective. Their performances blend original works with reimagined covers, ranging from infectious pop and rock anthems to soulful acoustic ballads. 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: GST Jazz Lecture (Ragonese) Event Locator: 2024-ADBSBH 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: 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