Music CELEBRATE AT WEST CHESTER2022–2023UNIVERSITYSEASON
19383PAChester,West|StreetHighS.817|BuildingMusicSwope|MusicofSchoolWellsUniversityChesterWest table of contents Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series .......................... 4 Guest Artist Recitals............................................................. 4 Faculty Recitals ...................................................................... 6 Wind Band Concerts ........................................................... 8 Choral Concerts ................................................................ 10 Orchestra Concerts .......................................................... 11 Percussion Concerts ........................................................ 12 Small Ensemble Recitals ................................................ 13 New Music & Wilkinson Lecture Series ...................... 14 Community Events .......................................................... 15 Competitions ................................................................. 15 Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus ................... 15 Main Line Music Teachers Association .................. 15 Festivals ........................................................................... 15 Holiday Program ........................................................... 16 Opera Theatre .................................................................... 17 Jazz ......................................................................................... 17 Marching Band .................................................................. 20 Summer Camps & Symposiums .................................. 22 Alumni Events ..................................................................... 23 Studio Spotlight Recitals ............................................... 23 Venues .................................................................................. 24 Ticket & Useful Information .......................................... 25 Donor Thank You ............................................................... 26 Wells School of Music Faculty, Staff, & Advisory Board ................................................................... 26 Calendar................................................................................ 27 Bob Curnow elcome to the 2022-2023 Wells School of Music Concert Season!
We are happy to bring you another thrilling season of concerts and On the cover of this brochure is a picture of our premier jazz ensemble, the Criterions, directed by Jonathan Ragonese. We have featured this group on the cover to call your attention to a recent donation of music by our esteemed alumni Bob Curnow, class of 1963 (pictured below). We are excited that Bob will join us for an entire week this fall so that we may honor him for his donation and provide an opportunity for Bob to share his wisdom and expertise with our students. The week will culminate with a performance by the Criterions on November 4th under the direction of Bob Curnow! In other news, our WCU Wind Ensemble recently returned from engagements in Germany. I was fortunate to see their first performance in the Cultural Hall in Ubstadt, Germany to an enthusiastic audience that responded with standing ovations and requests for numerous encores! Last April, I was privileged to attend concerts by the Criterions and Wind Ensemble at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Conference and the WCU Opera students’ performance at the WCU Annual Scholarship Gala event at Longwood Gardens. Our groups wowed audiences and were the talk of the conference and the WCU Gala. These are only a few of the highlights from last season. Please don’t miss the opportunity to experience the excitement of attending this year’s outstanding programs in our beautiful performance venues!
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COMPOSITION SEMINAR GUEST ARTIST: LAURA WARD, PIANIST Swope Music Building 303 *closed to the public October 11, 11:00 AM COMPOSITION SEMINAR GUEST ARTIST: JURI SEO, COMPOSER Swope Music Building 303 *closed to the public October 12, 12:00 PM GUEST ARTIST RECITAL: ADAM LARSON TRIO Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building October 24, 7:00 PM GUEST ARTIST VIOLIN MASTER CLASS: AMY OSHIRO Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building November 1, 11:00 AM COMPOSITION SEMINAR GUEST ARTIST: RACHEL ETHNOMUSICOLOGISTSCHUCK, Swope Music Building 303 *closed to the public
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GUEST ARTIST RECITAL: Recital Hall Building 1, ARTIST RECITAL: Recital Building Adler (1992–2008), of arts, event is held at first Thursday of in Wing Adler Grand Foyer of Center. Recital Hall, Music Building.
CLASSESMASTER&RECITALSARTISTGUEST March 28, 8:15 PM GUEST ARTIST PERFORMANCE: RAVEN CHACON, COMPOSER AND PERFORMER Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center April 1, 7:00 PM GUEST ARTIST VIOLIN MASTER CLASS: CAROLYN HUEBL Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center STUDENT COMPOSITION RECORDING SESSION: NETWORK FOR NEW MUSIC Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center EVERETT MCCORVEY DIRECTOR OF OPERA THEATRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY; DIRECTOR OF THE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ENSEMBLE; AND DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL CHORALE Swope Music Building 5
FACULTY RECITALS September 11, 3:00 PM WCU VOICE FACULTY STEPHEN NG, TENOR; DAVID P. DEVENNEY AND NICHOLAS PROVENZALE, BARITONES Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center September 12, 8:00 PM DOBRZELEWSKI,JEAN-CHRISTOPHETRUMPET Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center September 19, 8:00 PM GLORIA GALANTE, HARP Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building October 9, 3:00 PM IGOR RESNIANSKI, PIANO Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial BuildingRECITALSFACULTY September 26, 8:00 PM DAVID CULLEN, GUITAR JILL HALEY, OBOE AND ENGLISH HORN CHICO HUFF, BASS GAVIN HORNING, GUITAR Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building National Park Soundscapes, music inspired by America's National Parks, composed by National Park Artist in Residence Jill Haley. The program will feature live performance along with video of America's favorite National Parks. The music was composed by Jill Haley while she served as Artist in Residence in the Parks. She also captured video to go along with the compositions. This music has been featured on NPR stations across the United States and on XM radio. 6
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JONATHAN FOWLER, TUBA Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building
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Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center December 4, 3:00 PM
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center January 23, 8:00 PM MARK RIMPLE, LUTE AND GUITAR Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building January 30, 8:00 PM
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VINCENT CRAIG, PIANO Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center March 27, 8:00 PM KAREN DANNESSA, CLARINET Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building April 2, 3:00 PM DALÍ QUARTET WCU QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center
February 5, 3:00 PM EMILY BULLOCK, MEZZO-SOPRANO WITH GUESTS ANNE GROSS, RANDALL SCARLATA, AND STEPHEN NG Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center February 6, 8:00 PM KIMBERLY REIGHLEY, FLUTE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center February 27, 8:00 PM OVIDIU MARINESCU, CELLO Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center
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JESÚS MORALES, CELLO KAREN BURGMAN, PIANO Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center December 6, 7:30 PM DALÍ QUARTET WCU QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE
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WIND BAND CONCERTS CONDUCTORS Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds: Andrew Yozviak
October 12, 8:15 PM
Wind Symphony: M. Gregory Martin Concert Band, “Sixth Man” Basketball Band: Adam Gumble wcupa.edu/bands@WCUBands
We are excited to have Sarah McKoin, Director of Bands at Texas Tech University, joining us to open the 2023-23 performance season. The Wind Symphony kicks off the program with John Barnes Chance’s classic Blue Lake Over ture. Omar Thomas’ striking pensive setting of Shenandoah and James David’s gritty Urban Light fill out the Wind Symphony program. Zhou Tian’s energetic Seeker’s Scherzo opens the Wind Ensemble’s portion of the program. Jack Hontz’s (BS ‘15, MM, ‘20) transcription of Lili Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Pritemps follows with the concert concluding with Ingolf Dahl’s landmark Sinfonietta.
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October 30, 3:00 PM
The Concert Band celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of John Zdechlik’s iconic Chorale and Shaker Dance along with performances of Carol Brittin Chambers’ Kalos Eidos and the playful Cat and Mouse by Robert Spittal. The Wind Symphony will feature Zach Walter, co-winner of the 2021 Wind Symphony Concerto competition performing Alexander Artunian’s Trumpet Concerto, and undergraduate compo sition student Malaika Paralkar will present the world premiere of her Rafters. Also included in the program are Ronald Lo Presti’s and Arnold Schoenberg’s Theme and Variations, Op. 43a.
BE SURE TO CATCH THE “SIXTH MAN” BASKETBALL BAND AT ALL WCU HOME BASKETBALL GAMES. GO RAMS! SCHEDULE CAN BE FOUND WCUPAGOLDENRAMS.COM.ONLINE:
CHAMBER WINDS & CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building Serenade The Chamber Winds and Chamber Orchestra combine forces during this special combined event. 8
November 20, 7:00 PM WIND SYMPHONY & CONCERT BAND Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Elegies
WIND ENSEMBLE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Tuba professor, Jonathan Fowler joins the Wind Ensemble in a performance of Barbara York’s Concerto for Tuba. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Tocatta Marziale and Omar Thomas’ Caribana will also be featured on this program.
November 21, 8:15 PM
CHAMBER WINDS Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building Where the Colors Fall Alyssa Morrison’s captivating Where the Colors Fall introduces a delightful evening of chamber wind music. Katahj Copley’s eclectic Serenade for Winds and Carl Reinecke’s classic Octet, Op. 216 completes this enchanting programing.
October 2, 3:00 PM WIND ENSEMBLE & WIND SYMPHONY Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building With Guest Conductor, Sarah McKoin
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Octet
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April 30, 3:00 PM
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building David Stanhope’s Australian Fantasy, Yo Goto’s Songs and Ryan George’s Jinx will highlight the Concert Band’s programming in its final performance of the season. The Wind Symphony will proudly feature the winner of its 2023 Concerto Competition along with Julie Girioux’s stunning Book marks from Japan.
April 26, 8:15 PM
WIND ENSEMBLE
Six high school wind bands will join Vandercook College’s Alex Kaminski and the WCU Wind Band Directors during this two-day clinic. Interested ensembles should contact Dr. Yozviak at ayozviak@wcupa.edu for information.
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May 3, 8:15 PM CHAMBER WINDS
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The warm comfort of Philip’s Auto graph Library sets the stage for an evening of chamber wind music high lighted by Seascapes by Ruth Gipps and the charming romantic classic, Serenade, Op. 40 for wind dectet by Arthur Bird.
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Performing Arts Center Tarot An eclectic mix of wind band music is featured on our final performance of the semester. The mysterious Tarot by Lindsay Bronnenkant, Howard Hanson’s profound setting of Dies Natalis and Florent Schmitt’s early twentieth century revolutionary work, Dionysiaques, will ensure an enjoyable afternoon of music.
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Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Celebration! Concluding its performances for the year, the Wind Ensemble will present Paul Creston’s Celebration Overture, the consortium premiere of a new work by Angelica Negron and Oliver Waespi’s Audivi Media Nocte providing a thrill ing finish to the program.
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February 22, 8:15 PM
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Second Annual East Meets West Wind Band Invitational High school wind ensembles from the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas will be featured in the Second Annual “East Meets West” Wind Band Invitational Concert. The WCU Wind Ensemble will present Hannah Lash’s In Pieces and Paul Dooley’s Manifestos during this exciting event.
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The West Chester University Wind Bands welcome composer Jim Ste phenson to campus for a weeklong residency and celebration of his music. In observance of the 100th anniversary of its creation, the Chamber Winds contrast the Octets of Igor Stravinsky and Stephenson. In addition to other selections from Stephenson’s catalog, the Concert Band will present Susan LaBarr’s Grace Before Sleep and Duane Milburn’s American Hymnsong Suite.
Adam Gumble, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center
MARCH PHILADELPHIA16 WIND BAND FESTIVAL
December 11, 3:00 PM WIND ENSEMBLE
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FEBRUARY 3-4 9TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL WIND BAND SYMPOSIUM
February 26, 3:00 PM WIND ENSEMBLE & WIND SYMPHONY
The Wind Bands at WCU are honored to be hosting the Philadelphia Wind Band Festival as part of Music for All’s Affiliate Regional Music Festival initiative. The Philadelphia Wind Band Festival is modeled after the Music for All National Concert Band Festival and seeks to provide an artistic and educational environment through performance, clinics, and feedback from a panel of nationally recognized clinicians. It is our aim to bring the Music For All National Concert Band Fes tival's life-changing student and director experiences to our region. Additional information and registra tion forms can be found at the Music for All website, https://festival.musicforall.org/affiliate/. 9
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Jim Stephenson, guest composer Composer Jim Stephenson joins the WCU Wind Bands to kick off the spring semester. His American Fanfare heralds in the opening of the Wind Symphony program followed by a trio of Clifton Williams’ popular Symphonic Dances. The Wind Ensemble will then present the world premiere of Stephenson’s Concerto for Wind Ensemble.
Intermediate and middle-level bands will work with the WCU Wind Band Directors and Wells School of Music students during this single-day experience focused on ensemble growth in a positive and stu dent-centered environment. Interested ensembles should contact Dr. Gumble at agumble@wcupa.edu for additional information.
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February 10, 7:30 PM CHOIR Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Arts Center Concert Choir performs Pairs/Perspec tives II, featuring paired choral works from different eras that complement and reflect upon each other. The two major works will be Hyu-Won Woo’s Gloria and Conrad Susa’s Six Joyce Songs, Vol. 1. 19, 3:00 PM Wing Adler Theatre Arts Center will perform a concert of classic and modern works.
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CONCERTSCHORAL 2, 8:15 CHORAL Wing Adler Theatre Arts Center Featuring the Men’s and Choruses and Cantari Donne in a program with a variety of sacred and secular music. 11, 8:15 CHORAL Wing Adler Chorus, Chorus, Choir, Cantari Donne and Recital Choir will present a program of sacred and secular music. 23, 3:00 PM ORCHESTRA & CHOIRS K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building combined choirs and orchestra will perform Duruflé’s Requiem and Vaughan Williams’ Toward the Unknown Region with WSOM voice faculty as soloists.
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April 27, 5:30 PM 6TH CONCERTANNUALON THE QUAD: WCU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Philips Memorial Building Pack some snacks, lawn chairs, and comfy blankets for the WCUSO’s annual Concert on the Quad. Enjoy performances by WCUs Steel Drum and Latin Jazz ensembles at 4:30 PM and then a performance by the WCUSO at 5:30 PM.
CONCERTSORCHESTRAORCHESTRA CONCERTS wcupa.edu/orchestra • September@wcusymphonyorchestra@wcusymphonyorchestrawcuso.org28,8:15 PM CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building Join the WCUCO as it opens its 2022–2023 season in the beautiful Philips Autograph Library, living room style. September 30, 8:15 PM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building The WCUSO welcomes you back to its concert hall in ecstatic fashion for a program you won’t want to miss! November 19, 7:30 PM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Switching venues to the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, the WCUSO invites you to a more intimate experience of the WCU Symphony Orchestra! November 21, 8:15 PM CHAMBER WINDS & CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building Serenade The Chamber Winds and Chamber Orchestra combine forces during this special combined event. February 19, 7:00 PM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: IRVING H. COHEN MEMORIAL & CONCERTO COMPETITIONWINNERS’CONCERT Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center The Irving H. Cohen Memorial Concert will feature winners of the Wells School of Music annual Orchestra Concerto Competition and honor the legacy of professor emeritus Irving H. Cohen with performances by the WCU Symphony Orchestra. Come be a part of this celebration of young talent!
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April 23, 3:00 PM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHOIRS Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
PERCUSSION CONCERTS DIRECTORS Percussion Ensemble: Ralph Sorrentino Steel Band: Marc Jacoby wcupa.edu/percussion@WCUPercussion@wsompercussionstudio@WCUSteelBand November 22, 8:15 PM WCU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center March 3, 7:30 PM SOUNDS OF THE CARIBBEAN AT UPTOWN! FEATURING THE WCU STEEL BAND & LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA Shake off that winter chill by joining the WCU Latin Jazz and Steel Bands for a special concert of Caribbean music. The two student groups will also feature special guests and members of the Wells School of Music faculty. Come feel the heat of the Mambo, Merengue and Soca, or sway slowly to Calypso, Bolero and Bachata. February 2020’s inaugural event was a sellout so buy your tickets now! Tickets can be purchased at uptownwestchester.org APRIL 14, 7:30 PM WCU STEEL BAND & LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLES Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center April 18, 8:15 PM WCU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Opening this concert is the WCU High School Honors Percussion Ensemble April 27, 4:30 PM 6TH ANNUAL CONCERT ON THE QUAD: WCU STEEL BAND & LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLES Academic Quad Francis Harvey Green Library 12 CONCERTSPERCUSSION Dr. Ralph Sorrentino, Artistic Director | Professor Brent Behrenshausen, Conductor The WCU High School Honors Percussion Ensemble is the Philadelphia region’s premier university-affiliated high school percussion ensemble. Auditions: . . . . . . Sunday, January 8, 2023; 2:00 PM-3:30 PM; Swope Music Building Rehearsals: . . . . . Sundays, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM; January 15 - April 16, 2023 Performance: . . . Tuesday, April 18, 2023; 8:15pm (opening the WCU Percussion Ensemble concert) Questions? wcupa.edu/summermusic | rsorrentino@wcupa.eduSchoolHighWCU PercussionHonors Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble: David Cullen
Collegium Musicum: Mark Rimple
Trumpet Ensemble: Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski & Robert Skoniczin
TRUMPET ENSEMBLE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center December 7, 8:15 PM TRILOVATI FLUTE ENSEMBLE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center 13
GUITAR ENSEMBLE Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building
November 29, 8:00 PM
DIRECTORS Brass Ensembles: Daniel Cherry, Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, Jonathan Fowler, Elizabeth Pfaffle
SMALL ENSEMBLE CONCERTS
TRUMPET ENSEMBLE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center April 6, 8:15 PM TRILOVATI FLUTE ENSEMBLE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center April 12, 8:15 PM
Trilovati Flute Ensemble: Kimberly Reighley
Woodwind Chamber Recital: Henry Grabb wcupa.edu/smallensembles@WCUFluteEnsemble@WCUHarps@wellsflutes@wcu_trombone_studio@wcuviostudioNovember3,8:15 PM
December 11, 7:30 PM
WOODWIND CHAMBER RECITAL Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building April 23, 7:00 PM STRINGS CHAMBER MUSIC Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building April 30, 7:00 PM BRASS ENSEMBLES
WOODWIND CHAMBER RECITAL Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building November 13, 7:00 PM BRASS ENSEMBLES
COLLEGIUM MUSICUM Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building April 4, 8:15 PM
April 19, 8:15 PM
Strings Chamber Music: Jesús Morales
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center November 16, 8:15 PM GUITAR ENSEMBLE Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center May 2, 7:30 PM COLLEGIUM MUSICUM Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building
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STRINGS CHAMBER MUSIC Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building November 30, 8:15 PM
Philips Memorial Building Under the direction of M. Gregory Martin and Adam Gumble, the Liberty Youth Wind Symphony presents a concert of wind band favorites.
NEW MUSIC DIRECTORS Jacob Cooper & Van Stiefel The New Music Series features contemporary compositions performed by guest artists as well as WCU faculty and students.
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The Wilkinson Lecture Series, named after professor emeritus Dr. Harry Wilkinson, provides frequent exposure to research by leading scholars of music history and theory from other major research universities. Please check our online calendar for the Fall and Spring dates of the Wilkinson Lecture Series and the featured guest lecturers.
COMMUNITY MUSIC
NEW MUSIC AT WCU: TERRAIN Music by Dr. Jacob Cooper with performances by Ashley Bathgate, Theo Bleckmann, and Jodie Landau.
April 16, 3:00 PM 24TH ANNUAL CAT ANGEL BENEFIT Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Henry Grabb, faculty liaison April 16, 3:00 PM
November 15, 8:15 PM NEW MUSIC AT WCU: HOMEGROWN Music by WCU students and faculty.
March 28, 8:15 PM NEW MUSIC AT WCU: RAVEN CHACON Pulitzer Prize winning Pew Fellow, Composer, and Artist. April 13, 8:15 PM NEW MUSIC AT WCU: THE NOW MUSIC SOCIETY Music by WCU students and faculty. NEW MUSIC & WILKINSON LECTURE SERIES
LIBERTY YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
THE QUAD 4:30 PM | WCU Steel Band & Latin Jazz 5:30EnsemblesPM|WCU Symphony Orchestra Academic Quad Francis Harvey Green Library & Main Hall 5:30 PM Rain Location: Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building WILKINSON LECTURE SERIES DIRECTORS Julian Onderdonk & Alexander Rozin WILKINSON LECTURE SERIES
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Performing Arts Center Under the direction of M. Gregory Martin and Adam Gumble, the Liberty Youth Wind Symphony presents a concert of wind band favorites.
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LIBERTY YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
MUSICCOMMUNITY COMPETITIONS April 1 35TH ANNUAL WCU PRECOLLEGIATE PIANO COMPETITION Anita Greenlee, director Swope Music wcupa.edu/summermusicBuilding April 16, 3:00 PM 35TH WCUANNUALPRE-COLLEGIATE PIANO COMPETITION WINNERS’ RECITAL Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building MAY 6 TRI-COUNTY YOUTH FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS Wendy Schmid and Eleanor James, SwopeorganizersMusic Building More information: tricountyconcerts.org May 20 23RD
MAIN LINE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION EVENTS Dr.mlmta.orgIgorResnianski, WCU faculty liaison October 16 DOROTHY SUTTON FESTIVAL Swope Music Building November 8 9:00 AM MASTER CLASS: YOUNG-AH TAK Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building January 21 SUPER SATURDAY Swope Music Building March 18 CONSTANCE MURRAY PIANO FESTIVAL Swope Music Building KENNETT CHILDREN’SSYMPHONYCHORUS EVENTS Karen L. Markey, founding director Eileen Keller, artistic director and director of the Tyros Danielle M. Cullen, director of the ensemble Kevin ksccmusic.orgWCUdirectorDr.directorMcAllister,ofthechorusMarciMajor,ofBelCantoandfacultyliaison November 19, 12:00 PM FALL CONCERT Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center May 6, 7:00 PM SPRING CONCERT Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center 15 A cooperative effort between West Chester University and West Chester Area School District providing music lessons to students 10 or over. Interested parties may contact Dr. Henry Grabb, Program Coordinator via email (HGrabb@wcupa.edu).COMMUNITY PROGRAMMUSIC
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WCU OPERA THEATRE DIRECTOR Nicholas Provenzale @wcuoperatheatre@wcuopera PROGRAMHOLIDAY 101ST DIRECTORANNUAL Ryan Kelly The annual Holiday Program has been a staple of the West Chester University holiday season since its inception in 1921 and remains a focal point of the community. This year’s performance will include our symphony orchestra, combined choirs, Criterions and will feature Gerald Finzi’s In terra pax. December 10, 3:00 P M | Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall | Philips Memorial Building Assigned Seating Tickets: $12 wcupatix.com 16
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November 4, 7:30 PM BOB CURNOW Wing Adler Theatre Arts Center Curnow Celebration culmination of a week-long celebration for Bob Curnow. One of the Wells School of Music’s most illustrious alumni, Bob Curnow,
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November 18, 7:30 PM November 19, 3:00 PM WCU OPERA THEATRE: CINDERELLA BY PAULINE VIARDOT Pauline Viardot’s playful version of the classic fairy tale is perfect for the whole family. This 1904 chamber opera will be performed in an English translation with English supertitles. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building GA Tickets: $7 Adults & Seniors Free for faculty, staff, students with valid WCU ID, and children under 12 wcupatix.com May 6, 7:30 PM May 7, 3:00 PM WCU OPERA THEATRE: ALCINA BY GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL On Alcina’s enchanted island, nothing is as it seems. With some of Handel’s most brilliant music, this story of seduction, magic, and love remains as popular with audiences today as it was at its premiere in 1735. Performed in Italian with English supertitles. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building GA Tickets: $12 Adults | $7 Seniors Free for faculty, staff, students with valid WCU ID, and children under 12 wcupatix.com
LATIN JAZZ & STEEL BAND ENSEMBLES Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Join the Latin Jazz & Steel Drum Band in a spring concert featuring a wide variety of musical cultures. Directed by Dr. Marc Jacoby, these ensembles continually promise an enchanting evening of music.
JAZZ December 8, 8:15 PM STATESMEN JAZZ ENSEMBLE & JAZZ COMBOS Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Opening the evening are WCU Student Combos in a variety of small-group improvisation. Combos meet weekly during the semester and are led by expert faculty. Join the Statesmen Jazz Ensemble for the second half featuring a broad selection of music from the canon of jazz and improvisatory literature.
November 17, 8:15 PM HONORS COMBO & LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLES Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Opening the concert is the Honors Combo of the Wells School of Music Jazz Studies Department. 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.
March 3, 7:30 PM SOUNDS OF THE CARIBBEAN AT UPTOWN! FEATURING THE WCU STEEL BAND & LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA Shake off that winter chill by joining the WCU Latin Jazz and Steel Bands for a special concert of Caribbean music. The two student groups will also feature special guests and members of the Wells School of Music faculty. Come feel the heat of the Mambo, Merengue and Soca, or sway slowly to Calypso, Bolero and Bachata. February 2020’s inaugural event was a sellout so buy your tickets now! Tickets can be purchased at uptownwestchester.org April 14, 7:30 PM
April 25, 8:15 PM STATESMEN JAZZ ENSEMBLE & STUDENT COMBOS Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building Opening the evening are WCU Student Combos in a variety of small-group improvisation. Combos meet weekly during the semester and are led by expert faculty. Join the Statesmen Jazz Ensemble for the second half featuring a broad selection of music from the canon of jazz and improvisatory literature. April 27, 4:30 PM 6TH ANNUAL CONCERT ON THE QUAD: WCU STEEL BAND & LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLES Academic Quad Francis Harvey Green Library May 5, 7:30 PM
CRITERIONS JAZZ ENSEMBLE Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center A Rebirth of Wonder Join Jonathan Ragonese and the Criterions Jazz Ensemble in an evening of exaltation. Showcasing a variety of music from the Criterions 100 year history, A Rebirth of Wonder will celebrate music that brings joy and intensity while showcasing the improvisatory exploration of the students.
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Many of the finest high school jazz ensembles from around the region will be performing and working with the WCU faculty at this day-long festival. These young musicians demonstrate that the future of jazz is in good hands.
DIRECTOR Jonathan
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE FEATURING ALEX BROWN GRAMMY-award winning pianist Alex Brown joins Dr. Marc Jacoby and the Latin Jazz Ensemble! March 24, 7:30 PM NICHOLAS PAYTON & CRITERIONS JAZZ ENSEMBLE
GA Tickets: $12 Adults | $7 Seniors & Students | Free for WCU Students wcupatix.com Ragonese
FESTIVALJAZZWCU
March 23, 12:00 PM
FACULTY CONCERT Join the Faculty of the Wells School of Music for an evening of standards and original music!
DIANE MONROE & TONY MICELI Opening out 33rd Annual Jazz Festival: Two of Philadelphia’s most revered jazz artists unite for an intimate, exploratory duo! Violinist Diane Monroe and vibraphonist Tony Miceli have been playing together since the mid1980s, and the fruits of that three-decade relationship will be on display. Both Monroe and Miceli have long histories of forging rich collaborations in Philadelphia and beyond. Monroe has bridged the jazz and classical traditions for most of her career. Miceli has been a force on the Philly jazz scene since 1980 while touring the world and mentoring young players as an educator. In 1990 he cofounded the group Monkadelphia, dedicated to playing the music of Thelonious Monk. He is also a member of the PhilOrch Jazz Ensemble, a quartet featuring members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. This is a concert not to be missed.
March 22, 12:00 PM
March 25 HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ FESTIVAL
March 22, 8:00 PM
The centerpiece of the 33rd Annual Jazz Festival features world-renowned trumpeter, composer, and essayist Nicholas Payton. Payton has released over 20 recordings as a leader, pushing musical boundaries and showcasing a variety of contemporary and traditional styles, while displaying his ambidextrous ability to play both the trumpet and keyboard at the same time when he’s inspired to do so. He has collaborated with numerous mentors and contemporaries alike, ranging from Common and Cassandra Wilson to Trey Anastasio, MonoNeon, and Jill Scott, to Dr. John, Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste of The Meters, Allen Toussaint, and Abbey Lincoln to name a few. His most recent albums are Quarantined with Nick and Maestro Rhythm King, both released in 2020. “I’m striving to help lift, if possible, raise the vibration of the collective conscious one audience, one album, one song at a time. If I can’t do that, there’s no point in me playing. That’s why I play. It’s about contributing to society and inspiring. That’s my life as an artist, period. Challenging people to think differently, to think critically and to not be slaves to the system and the status quo.”
ALEX BROWN Join pianist Alex Brown for an intimate solo piano concert. The New York Times says he plays “with a crystalline touch and a worldly approach.” Brown frequently performs with his own group, and Downbeat Magazine described his 2010 album Pianist as “a really fine record that leaves you wanting more.” Brown has been a member of Paquito D’Rivera’s ensemble since 2007, performing on and contributing arrangements to their Latin GRAMMY award-winning album Jazz Meets the Classics. In 2019, he was the pianist on trumpeter Brian Lynch’s GRAMMY award-winning album The Omni-American Book Club. Brown also collaborates frequently with artists that include Warren Wolf, Dafnis Prieto, Sean Jones, Christian McBride, Imani Winds, Harlem Quartet, Miho Hazama, Cho-Liang Lin, David Shifrin, and has performed with Chris Thile on the American variety show Live From Here (formally known as Prairie Home Companion). In 2016, he performed Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue as a soloist with the Orquesta Symphonica de Mineria led by conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto in Mexico City. March 23, 8:00 PM
JOIN ALL OF THE SCHOOL’S ENSEMBLES, FACULTY AND GUEST ARTISTS IN A CELEBRATION OF IMPROVISED MUSIC All events take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts wcupa.edu/jazzfestCenter 33RD ANNUAL 19
atFootballFarrell Stadium September 2, 6:00 PM vs Bentley University September 10, 12:00 PM vs Slippery Rock University September 24, 12:00 PM vs Millersville University Family OctoberWeekend8,2:00PM vs Shippensburg University OctoberHomecoming22,12:00 PM vs Shepherd University October 29, 12:00 PM vs Lock Haven University John A. Farrell Stadium 855 South New Street West Chester, PA September 25, 12:00 PM 26TH ANNUAL COLLEGIATE MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL J. Birney Crum Stadium Allentown, PA Tickets: vivaceproductions.com October 8, 10:00 AM HOMECOMING PARADE WCU North Campus October 26, 7:00 PM WEST HALLOWEENCHESTERPARADE Rain Date: October 27 Downtown West Chester, PA November 5 USBANDS OPEN CLASS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ December 2 WEST CHRISTMASCHESTERPARADE Downtown West Chester, PA August 26, 1:00 PM FRIENDS & FAMILY PREVIEW John A. Farrell Stadium 855 S. New St, West Chester, PA 20 MARCHING BAND LEADERSHIP Director of Athletic Bands: Adam Gumble Associate Director of Bands and Drill Design: M. Gregory Martin Drum Majors: Michael Antonacci, Marissa Babski, Anna Gutzler, Francesco Protasi wcupa.edu/incomparable@WCURamBand@wcuramband@wcu_color_guard@GoldenRamBand INCOMPARABLE GOLDEN RAMS
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The West Chester University Golden Rams Marching Band has earned a national reputation as a leader in the marching arts and was named the recipient of the 2019 Sudler Trophy. The Sudler Trophy is presented biannually to a university marching band that demonstrates the highest standards of music performance, precision marching, and innovation in show design and is considered the "Heisman Trophy" for college marching bands. West Chester University is one of only 32 schools in the United States and the first NCAA Division II School to receive the award!
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In addition to performing at local and regional parades and exhibitions, the "RamBand" has performed at prestigious events including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nashville Christmas Parade, National Football League games, Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade, and Bands of America Regional and Grand National Championships!
Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is a group of 300+ students that proudly represents West Chester University and the greater West Chester community. Comprised of students from more than 60 different majors, the marching band involves students from every segment of the campus population and is the largest student organization on campus!
SYMPOSIUMS&CAMPSSUMMER June 26 - 30 MUSIC EDUCATION PEDAGOGY SYMPOSIUM M. Gregory Martin, director Swope Music Building June 26 - 30 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS Ralph Sorrentino, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center July 10 – 15 HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE Ralph Sorrentino, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center July 16 - 21 WCU SUMMER JAZZ CAMP Jonathan Ragonese, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center July 17 – 21 WIND CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM Andrew Yozviak, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center July 19 – 22 CHORAL CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM David P. DeVenney, director Swope Music Building July 22-27 VIVACE SUMMER LEADERSHIP & INCOMPARABLE MARCHING BAND WORKSHOPS Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center SUMMER CAMPS & SYMPOSIUMS wcupa.edu/summermusic 22
MUSIC THEORY, HISTORY, AND COMPOSITION STUDIO MUSIC
December 8 & May 4, 11:00 AM
SENIOR & GRADUATE RECITALS
November 9 & April 20, 8:15 PM
Wells School of Music students are required to perform several recitals as part of their degree. Senior and Graduate recitals are free admission and held most Fridays and Saturdays throughout the academic year. Please check the online events calendar for listings: wcupa.edu/music
Recital showcases extraordinary students from each of the Wells School of Music studios in a capstone recital to the fall and spring semesters.
The Studio Music Ensemble is a group with flexible instrumentation built around a pop band core that performs music in a variety of styles, including existing songs and original compositions.
The Wells School of Music Convocation
ENSEMBLE CONCERT Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building
WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC CONVOCATION RECITAL Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center
VOCAL HONORS RECITAL Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building
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The Vocal Honors Recital, presented once each semester, is a showcase of high-level vocal students. Students are nominated for inclusion by their studio professor and present a formal evening recital of art song, opera, oratorio, and musical theater.
SPOTLIGHTSTUDIO
November 2 & April 27, 8:15 PM
November 10 & March 30, 8:15 PM
October 7, 7:00 PM ALUMNI MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL & RECEPTION Swope Music Building & Timothy’s Restaurant *Private Event October 8 ALUMNI MARCHING BAND 10:00 PM | Homecoming Parade WCU North Campus 12:00 PM | Homecoming Game Farrell InterestedStadiumalumni should contact WCU Bands Alumni Association Executive Director, Alison Sharpe Beidler, at wcupabaa@gmail.com May 21, 3:00 PM UNKNOWN BONES –A CROSSMEN ALUMNI BENEFIT CONCERT Marc Jacoby, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theater Performing Arts Center July 20, 5:00 PM CRITERIONS ALUMNI REUNION RECEPTION Hosted by the WCU Alumni Association Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Green PhilipsRoomMemorial Building *By invitation only For information contact WCU Alumni wcualumni.orgAssociation July 20, 7:30 PM CRITERIONS ALUMNI REUNION CONCERT Dave DiValentino, director Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building WCU Crites Reunion August 27, 12:00 PM FLUTE STUDIO ALUMNI RECITAL Kimberly Reighley, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building *By invitation only For information, please contact kreighley@wcupa.edu ALUMNIWSOM EVENTS WCU Alumni association: wcualumni.org WCU Bands Alumni Association: wcubaa.com WCUWCU@SwopeHallAlumniBAndsAlumniAssociationStringsAlumniAssociation
KEYBOARD HONORS RECITAL Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building
Ware Family Recital Hall, Swope Music Building 817 South High Street • Seats 120 Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Performing Arts Center 817 South High Street • Seats 366 Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Grand Foyer, Performing Arts Center 817 South High Street• Seats 50 Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building 700 South High Street • Seats 1200 Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building 700 South High Street • Seats 110 KEY VENUES Through an eclectic assortment of performance venues across campus, West Chester University offers both intimate and spacious as well as historic and modern venues suited for the variety of over 200 performances offered yearly by the Wells School of Music. Philips Memorial Building Swope Music Building/ Performing Arts Center M MatlackLot Parking Structure
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Most Wells School of Music events are free and open to the public. A few special events will have a nominal ticket charge with the proceeds earmarked for music scholarships and ensemble expenses. Ticketed events, unless otherwise noted, will be coordinated by Student Services Inc. (SSI) located in Sykes Student Union on campus. SSI ticket prices are $12 for Adults, $7 for Seniors, and free for WCU students with ID unless otherwise noted. Please note the Holiday Program is a flat $12 for everyone. Seating is General Admission except for the Holiday Program. For SSI ticket information please visit wcupatix.com or call 610.436.2266. For all other ticket information, please visit the links accompanying the events description.
GROUPS/SCHOOLS Advance arrangements must be made to ensure space and accommodate parking. Please email musicinfo@wcupa.edu or call 610.436.2868. Free parking is available in the student parking lots behind the E.O. Bull Center for the Arts and Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre (M-Lot and Matlack Parking Structure) during the summer and winter, and for all Fall and Spring semester evening and weekend events. Student parking lots are enforced Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM during the Fall and Spring semesters. Employee lots are enforced 24 hours wcupa.edu/parkingyear-round.
All performance venues at West Chester University utilized by the Wells School of Music are equipped with elevator and ramp access. As space can be limited, please be sure to notify the box office in advance if you require special accommodations for seating. For events off campus, please check with the respective venue regarding accessibility and accommodations. SMOKING POLICY Smoking or carrying a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, e-cigarette, vape or any other type of smoking paraphernalia is prohibited in all university buildings. Smoking is only permit ted in designated smoking areas on campus.
DONATIONS Events at the Wells School of Music are often supported by individual donors and organi zations. Contributions to the Wells School of Music may be made payable to: West Chester University Foundation 202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA 19382 Please include “Wells School of Music Excellence Fund.” in the memo line. For further information, please call 610.436.2868 or visit wcufoundation.org
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Be sure to check our online events calendar at wcupa.edu/music for changes to the schedule before you leave home. Our online events calendar will include additional events by our students, faculty, and guest artists that were unable to make this brochure. If you would like to request your own copy of this brochure, please email musicinfo@wcupa.edu.
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It is with great pleasure that we invite you to celebrate music at West Chester Uni versity. With more than 200 concerts annually, the Wells School of Music is looking forward to welcoming you to campus (or via live stream) for an upcoming perfor mance. We hope that you will experience in person the vibrancy of our nationally recognized programs of study and see first-hand the remarkable scholarly and artistic community that is the Wells School of Music at West Chester University. Tickets: wcupatix.com | 610.436.2266 Event Information: wcupa.edu/music
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Mitchell '65 Donald Pflieger M'73 Presser Foundation Lucy J. Shughart '94 & Marty Schlenker Carolyn
Trexler '59 & Donald Trexler Gloria M. Galante '83 & Fred Vandenberg Colleen & John Villella '76, M '82 Vivace Productions Inc. Mary Louise Krallinger '67 & John
Wells '58 Carol & Joseph J. Yozviak Cathy J. M'90 & Anthony Zumpetta Zy Tau Beta Sigma DONORS!OURTOYOUTHANK
Brian Cox, Business Manager
PublicationsUniversityChesterWestCredits:Design•KellerRob&ThompsonEricaCredits:Photo
WSOM ADVISORY BOARD*
Emily A. Bullock, Chair & Vocal Vincent Craig, Piano Carl Cranmer, Piano Anita Greenlee, Organ In Young Lee, Vocal Stephen Ng, Vocal Nicholas Provenzale, Vocal and Opera Studies Igor Resnianski, Piano
Tim Sestrick, Music Librarian – Presser Music Library
Stephen Leonard, ’72, M’80
Patricia Powell, retired faculty
INTERESTED IN ATTENDING WCU WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC?
*Front row, left to right: Patricia Powell, Melissa Dunphy, Mimi Butler, Kathleen Boyer, Bob Rinaldi Back row, left to right: Michael Windish, Stephen Leonard, Chris Hanning, Carol Duncan, Sterling Murray Not pictured: Bob Fanelli and Lee Southall
Hoch '73 Marc KennettJacobySymphony Children's Chorus Michael K. Kiehner '71 Theresa M. McBryan '81, M'85 & Paul F. Klinefelter Lehigh Valley Community Foundation Anita Greenlee & Victor Mello Paula & Paul
If you or someone you know is interested in attending West Chester University Wells School of Music, please visit wcupa.edu/music or email musicinfo@wcupa. edu for information about tours, application and audition process and degree program information.
Hanning Katherine & Robert
H. Lee Southall '64 Ann
Voge '70 Joanne
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music is accredited with the National Association of Schools of Music, offers programs in Music Performance, Educa tion, Theory, History, Composition, Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field, and Music Therapy. With state-of-the-art rehearsal and performing facilities and scholarship opportunities, students can also get involved in multiple ensembles, including band, vocal/choral, orchestra and more. Students study with renowned faculty who have dual careers as dedicated educators and professional musicians. We hope that you will experience in person the vibrancy of our nationally recognized programs of study and see firsthand the remarkable scholarly and artistic community that is the Wells School of Music at WCU.
ADMINISTRATION Dr. Christopher Hanning, Dean Dr. Elizabeth Pfaffle, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment ENSEMBLE & CONDUCTING
Robert Rinaldi, Jacobs Music Company
Robert Rust, Recording Engineer/Video Technician
Kaysey Davis, Planning and Logistics Manager ‘20 Brittany Grason, Associate Director of Music Admissions
Andrew Yozviak, Chair & Director of Bands ‘91
Matthew Scott Miller, Events Coordinator ‘08 Robin Powell, Dean’s Office, Music Education and Music Therapy, Music Theory, History, & Composition
M'66 Patrice A. Fletcher Christine '19 & Christopher
Noble '55 & James
David P. DeVenney, Director of Choral Activities Ryan Kelly, Choral Activities Jonathan Ragonese, Director of Jazz Studies
STAFF Gerry Cousins, Acoustic Instrument Technical Services
Joan Stalford, Dean’s Office, Ensembles & Conducting, Instrumental, Vocal & Keyboard ‘84 Individual biographies can be found online: wcupa.edu/music/faculty.aspx
MUSIC THEORY, HISTORY, AND COMPOSITION Adam Silverman, Chair Devin Arne, Assistant Professor Studio Composition Sabrina Clarke, Instructor Jacob Cooper, Associate Professor Sean Davis, Instructor Hayoung Heidi Lee, Assistant Professor Robert Maggio, Professor Julian Onderdonk, Professor Mark Rimple, Professor Alexander Rozin, Professor Van Stiefel, Professor Jordan Stokes, Assistant Professor
H. Lee Southall, retired faculty, ‘64 Michael Windish, ‘03
INSTRUMENTAL Ralph Sorrentino, Chair & Percussion ’01, Ed.D’18 Brent Behrenshausen, Percussion ‘08 Daniel Cherry, Trombone David Cullen, Guitar Karen Dannessa, Clarinet Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, Trumpet Jonathan Fowler, Tuba Jon Gaarder, Bassoon Gloria Galante, Harp ‘83 Henry Grabb, Oboe Ari Isaacman-Beck, Violin, Dalí Quartet Adriana Linares, Viola, Dalí Quartet Ovidiu Marinescu, Viola/Cello Jesús Morales, Cello, Dalí Quartet David Nelson, Percussion Peter Paulsen, Double Bass ‘84 Elizabeth Pfaffle, Horn Kimberly Reighley, Flute Carlos Rubio, Violin, Dalí Quartet Robert Skoniczin, Trumpet John Swana, Trumpet VOCAL & KEYBOARD
Wells '54 Elizabeth J. Noble '60 M'66 & Richard
Sterling Murray, retired faculty
West Chester University, Wells School of Music, and West Chester University Foundation would like to thank the following donors for their individual gifts of over $1,000 to the Wells School of Music program between 2021 and 2022. We would also like to thank those donors who have chosen to remain anonymous.
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Carol Anderson-Duncan, ‘78 Kathleen Boyer, ‘80 Mimi Butler, ‘78 Melissa Dunphy, ‘09 Robert Fanelli, ’60, M’66
MUSIC EDUCATION AND MUSIC THERAPY Marci Major, Chair ‘01 Tori Conicello-Emery, Music Therapy Angela Guerriero, Music Education and Music Therapy, WCU alumna Adam Gumble, Music Education ’05, M’16, Ed.D’22 Marc Jacoby, Music Education, Music Technology Angela Kost, Instructor, Art Lisa Lovelace, Instructor, Dance Bret Mascaro, Music Education ‘80 M. Gregory Martin, Music Education Christina O’Brien, Music Therapy Lauren Ryals, Music Education Aubree Windish, Music Education ‘03, M’09
Nancy Alexander '77 & Keith E. Beale '77 Patrice & Roger Even Bove Kathleen Hassinger Boyer '80 M'86 Mary & James W. Bryson A. Peter Costanza '57 Tom AlisonDillonL.Bard '60 & Robert F. Fanelli '60, L. R. C. & Herold P. M. R. G.
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Vocal Honors Recital 3 | 12:00 PM . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: Vocal Division 3 | 8:15 PM Woodwind Chamber Recital 4 | 7:30 PM . . . . . . . Criterions Jazz Ensemble Concert 9 | 8:15 PM . . . . . . . Keyboard Honors Recital 10 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . MCH Studio Music Ensemble Concert 13 | 3:00 PM 2022 WCU Harp Festival 13 | 7:00 PM. . . . . . Brass Ensembles Concert 14 | 8:00 PM. . . . . . Faculty Recital: In Young Lee, soprano 15 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . New Music Series: Homegrown 16 | 8:15 PM Guitar Ensemble Concert 17 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Honors Combo & Latin Jazz Ensembles Concert 18 | 7:30 PM. . . . . . WCU Opera Theatre: Cinderella* 19 | 12:00 PM . . . . KSCC Winter Concert 19 | 3:00 PM. . . . . . WCU Opera Theatre: Cinderella* 19 | 7:30 PM Symphony Orchestra Concert 20 | 3:00 PM. . . . . . Liberty Youth Wind Symphony Concert 20 | 7:00 PM. . . . . . Wind Symphony & Concert Band Concert 21 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Chamber Winds & Chamber Orchestra Concert 22 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Percussion Ensemble Concert 29 | 8:00 PM. . . . . . Strings Chamber Music Concert 30 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Trumpet Ensemble Concert 1DECEMBER | 12:00 PM . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: Jazz Division 2 West Chester Christmas Parade 4 | 3:00 PM . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Jesús Morales, cello 6 | 7:30 PM . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Dalí Quartet 7 | 8:15 PM Trilovati Flute Ensemble Concert 8 | 11:00 AM WSOM Fall Convocation Recital 8 | 8:15 PM . . . . . . . Statesmen & Jazz Combos Concert 10 | 3:00 PM. . . . . . 101st Annual Holiday Program* 11 | 3:00 PM. . . . . . Wind Ensemble Concert 11 | 7:30 PM Collegium Musicum Concert 2023 23JANUARY | 8:00 PM. . . . . . Faculty Recital: Mark Rimple, lute & guitar 30 | 8:00 PM. . . . . . Faculty Recital: Jonathan Fowler, tuba 2FEBRUARY | 12:00 PM . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: String Division 5 | 3:00 PM . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Emily Bullock, mezzo-soprano 6 | 8:00 PM . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Kimberly Reighley, flute 7 | 8:15 PM . . . . . . . New Music Series: Terrain 10 | 7:30 PM. . . . . . Concert Choir Concert 19 | 3:00 PM Mastersingers Concert 19 | 7:00 PM. . . . . . Symphony Orchestra: Irving H. Cohen Memorial & Concerto Winners’ Concert 22 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Chamber Winds & Concert Band Concert 25 | 7:30 PM. . . . . . 2023 Orchestra Festival Concert 26 | 3:00 PM Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert 27 | 8:00 PM. . . . . . Faculty Recital: Ovidiu Marinescu, cello 2MARCH | 12:00 PM Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: Sophomore Instrumental Scholarship Competition 2 | 8:15 PM Winter Choral Festival 3 | 7:30 PM Sounds of the Caribbean at Uptown!* 4 | All Day . . . . . . . . FSGP 11th Annual Flute Fair 6 | 8:00 PM . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Vincent Craig, piano 21 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Bach Celebration 22 – 25 2023 WCU Jazz Festival* 26 | 3:00 PM. . . . . . Wind Ensemble Concert 27 | 8:00 PM. . . . . . Faculty Recital: Karen Dannessa, clarinet 28 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . New Music Series: Raven Chacon 30 | 8:15 PM MCH Studio Music Ensemble Concert 1APRIL | All Day 2023 WCU Pre-Collegiate Piano Competition 2 | 3:00 PM . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Dalí Quartet 4 | 8:15 PM . . . . . . . Trumpet Ensemble Concert 6 | 12:00 PM Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: S. Powell Middleton Freshman Instrumental Scholarship Competition 6 | 8:15 PM . . . . . . . Trilovati Flute Ensemble Concert 11 | 8:15 PM Spring Choral Festival 12 | 8:15 PM Guitar Ensemble Concert 13 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . New Music Series: The NOW Music Society 14 | 7:30 PM. . . . . . Steel Band & Latin Jazz Ensembles Concert 16 | 3:00 PM 2023 Cat Angel Benefit Concert 16 | 3:00 PM Liberty Youth Wind Symphony Concert 16 | 3:00 PM. . . . . . WCU Pre-Collegiate Piano Competition Winners’ Recital 18 | 8:15 PM Percussion Ensemble Concert 19 | 8:15 PM Woodwind Chamber Recital 20 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Keyboard Honors Recital 23 | 3:00 PM. . . . . . WCU Symphony Orchestra & Choirs Concert 23 | 7:00 PM Strings Chamber Music Concert 25 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Jazz Combos & Statesmen Concert 26 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Wind Symphony & Concert Band Concert 27 | 4:30 PM WCU Symphony Orchestra Presents: 2023 Concert on the Quad 27 | 8:15 PM. . . . . . Vocal Honors Recital 30 | 3:00 PM. . . . . . Wind Ensemble Concert 30 | 7:00 PM Brass Ensembles Concert 2MAY | 7:30 PM . . . . . . . Collegium Musicum Concert 3 | 8:15 PM Chamber Winds Concert 4 | 11:00 AM, . . . . . WSOM Spring Convocation Recital 4 | 12:00 PM . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: Jazz Division 5 | 7:30 PM Criterions Jazz Ensemble Concert 6 | 7:00 PM . . . . . . . KSCC Spring Concert 6 | 7:30 PM . . . . . . . WCU Opera Theatre: Alcina* 7 | 3:00 PM . . . . . . . WCU Opera Theatre: Alcina* 20 | All Day, 2023 WCU International Organ Competition 21 | 3:00 PM. . . . . . Unknown Bones –A Crossmen Alumni Benefit Concert 3JUNE | 7:00 PM . . . . . . .Tri-County Youth Festival Concert 26 – 30 . . . . . . . . .Elementary School and Middle School Summer Music Camps 10JULY– 15 High School Summer Music Institute 16 – 21 . . . . . . . . . WCU Summer Jazz Camp 17 – 21 . . . . . . . . . Wind Conducting Symposium 19 – 22 . . . . . . . . . Choral Conducting Symposium 20 | 7:30 PM Criterions Alumni Reunion Concert 22 – 27 . . . . . . . . . VIVACE Band Leadership Seminar and Incomparable Marching Band Workshop 26AUGUST | 1:00 PM. . . . . . WCU Golden Rams Marching Band Friends & Family Preview 27 | 12:00 PM . . . . Flute Studio Alumni Recital* ticketed event
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