Dreams, Dreamers, & Tall Tales
West Chester Children’s Chorus
Kevin McAllister, Artistic Director
Danielle M. Cullen, Director
Miranda Nugent, Director
Eileen Keller, Executive Director
Jennifer Force, Accompanist
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Performing Arts Center 1:00 PM
PROGRAM
Pete, Pete!..................................................................................................................................................arr. Rosephanye Powell
Jennifer Force , Accompanist
The West Chester Children’s Chorus
Ho! Every Sleeper Waken Traditional Round/Canon
Manx Lullaby - Manx Folk Song ...........................................................................................................arr. by Lori-Anne Dolloff
The Tyros
Miranda Nugent , Director
Afternoon on a Hill .......................................................................................................................................................Cynthia Gray
Lullaby, Oh Lullaby! from Ten Children's Songs, Opus 1
Christina Rossetti and Gerald Finzi
The Tailor of Gloucester ..........................................................................................................................arr. by Cyndee Giebler
The Ensemble
Dr. Danielle M.Cullen, Director
Dream Keeper .............................................................................................................................................................Rollo Dilworth
J'entend Le Moulin ..................................................................................................................arr. Ruth Dwyer and Martin Ellis
Bel Canto: Treble & Bass Singers
Quiet Sea .................................................................................................................Jill Friedersdorf & Melissa Malvar-Keylock
Bel Canto Sopranos & Altos
Fly! Tracy Wong
The Chorus & Bel Canto
Kevin McAllister, Director Miles Cressley , Intern
A Million Dreams ...............................................................................................................................Benj Pasek and Justin Paul arr. Roger Emerson
Music Alone Shall Live .....................................................................................................................................German Folk Song
Jennifer Force , Accompanist
The West Chester Children’s Chorus
Tyros
Gabriel Ablaza
Sabine Cascardo
Wynn DiMario
Emily Gaiski
Ingrid Herrera
Emma Holtz
Nathaniel Holtz
Hattie Mickley
Cassandra Mast
Leonora Murauskas
Emlyn Ragonese
Lucas Rengert
Norah Vanidestine
Reese Vogel
Brooks Vogel
Archer Weir
Intern
Miles Cressley
The West Chester Children’s Chorus Personnel
Ensemble
Bronwyn Bradley
Avery Cherian
Jamie Cook
Juliana DePalma
Tobia Deritis
Dixie Dispaldo
Eamonn Frens
Dorian Gumble
Bradley Heacock
Jianna Jhaveri
Akera Kuczenski
Rose Mooney
Prudence Osborne
Joshua Paramanadam
Akshaya Pilla
Savithri Prabhu
Jeffina Prakash
Lorelei Rengert
Chorus
Meenakshi Anoop
Gregory DePalma
Bennett Gumble
William Hollingsworth
Ty Hollingsworth
Vivian Hollingsworth
Ava James
Rachael James
Praneet Malvankar
Bridget Millard
Sarani Patibandla
Alexandra Petrasciuc
Christina Petrasciuc
Joanna Ivy Prakash
Evelyn Waterer
Eloise Alexandra Weir
Bel Canto
Sophia Ashworth
Megan Muzariri
Kensie Paramanandam
Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices.
Scarlet Potter
West Chester Children’s Chorus Board of Directors
Leah Huf, President
Omar Herrera Arizmendi, Vice President
Bruce James, Treasurer
Ashlee Klein, Secretary
WCCC Intern 2025-2026
Miles Cressley Miles is a third-year Music Education major at the Wells School of Music, where he focuses his studies on adapted education in the performing arts. He has conducted research through both the SURF and SURI programs, exploring adapted audition and performance practices. In addition to his academic work on accessibility in the arts, Miles volunteers with TDF, an organization that produces autism-friendly performances of Broadway shows. He will be presenting his research findings at the 2026 PMEA Annual In-Service Conference. Outside of his academic and research pursuits, Miles teaches at School of Rock and Hill Top Preparatory School and serves as the student intern for the West Chester Children’s Choir. Before attending West Chester, Miles studied Instrumental Performance at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, where he received comprehensive training in instrumental and choral methods, music theory, and composition. From there, he would proceed to write several choral works. He has since continued to expand his experience as both a musician and educator, applying his background to foster inclusive and engaging music-making environments.
WCCC Directors
Eileen Keller, Executive Director
Eileen Keller is the Executive Director of the West Chester Children's Chorus beginning in the summer of 2025 Eileen held the role of Artistic Director of the Chorus from 2012-2025 and Tyros Director 2009-2025. She has been with the West Chester Children's Chorus since the Tyros choir debuted in 2009. Eileen Keller teaches music K-4 at Renaissance Academy Charter School in Phoenixville, PA. She is also the Elementary Chorus director and Fine Arts K-12 Lead Teacher at her school. Mrs. Keller received her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Music Education from West Chester University School of Music. As part of her Master's Degree, she earned her Level III Kodaly certification. Mrs. Keller is an active member of the Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE) and Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA). Mrs. Keller has led numerous professional development workshops in both music education and leadership development. Mrs. Keller has exposed her choral students to service learning performances in the local community. At the request of local universities, she has mentored and educated numerous music education students and interns to prepare them for their own careers in music education. Of great importance to Mrs. Keller is helping students gain musical literacy through Kodaly teaching techniques, to facilitate understanding of the significance of folk songs and their tie to a time, people, and place in history, and awakening her students to the emotional impact of music.
Kevin McAllister, Artistic Director and Director of the Chorus/Bel Canto
Kevin McAllister currently teaches K-5 General Music and Chorus in the Downingtown Area School District. Before teaching in Downingtown, Kevin taught General Music and Chorus in the Upper Darby School District. In addition to teaching at West Bradford, Kevin directs the Chorus and Bel Canto singers of the West Chester Children’s Chorus in residence at West Chester University. Kevin received his B.M. from West Chester University and his M.M. in Music Education with a Kodály emphasis from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. McAllister is an active member of the Pennsylvania Music Educator Association and the Organization of American Kodály Educators.
Dr. Danielle
M.
Cullen, Director of the Ensemble
Danielle M. Cullen has been teaching elementary general music in the Downingtown Area School District since 2001. Danielle’s degrees include a Bachelor’s degree in Music education (West Chester University, 2001), a Master’s degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Kodály (West Chester University, 2006), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education (Temple University, 2018) Danielle has certifications in Kodály, Orff, and Music Learning Theory. In addition to teaching in Downingtown, Danielle serves as an adjunct professor at Immaculata University, as clarinet professor and teaching undergraduate music education majors, and served at University of the Arts teaching graduate students as part of their summer music studies program. As clinician, Danielle has presented sessions for Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) state conferences as well as local district professional development workshops. Most recently, Danielle served as chair for the PMEA Professional Development Council and is currently serving as part of the Professional Development Committee for PMEA District 12. As a clarinetist, Danielle is a member of the Chester County Pops Orchestra, the New Holland Band, and the Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds. Danielle has also performed with the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra, the Mainline Symphony, the Immaculata Symphony, and the Greenleigh Chorale. As a freelance musician, Danielle has performed for various local musicals, including shows at Barley Sheaf Theater, YPTW in Swarthmore and the Media Theater, as well as local high school and middle school productions.
Miranda Nugent, Director of the Tyros
Miranda Nugent is an elementary music teacher in the Methacton School District. Since 2015, she has taught general music at Eagleville Elementary and has served as the school's chorus and Orff ensemble director. It is with great enthusiasm that Miranda joins the West Chester Children's Chorus faculty. Mrs. Nugent received her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from West Chester University (2014) and her Master's degree in Music Education from University of the Arts (2020). Her thesis, a comparison study on rhythmic literacy development, was published upon graduating in the spring of 2020. During the years of 2013-2023, she earned certifications in Kodály (Level III), Orff (Level III), and Conversational Solfège (Levels I, II, and Upper Levels). Her post Master degree studies have been centered in child psychology and cognitive development. Miranda holds membership in the following organizations: the Feierabend Association for Music Education, the Organization of American Kodály Educators, and the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. She currently plays flute in the Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds and has previously sung in the Montgomery County Chorale and Orchestra. Inspired by a diverse blend of methodologies and educational philosophies, Mrs. Nugent leads her students to perform with confidence, joy, independence, and high levels of musicianship. She is grateful and excited to take on the role as Director of Tyros.
Jennifer Force, Accompanist
Born and raised in Downingtown, she received my music education degree from West Chester University in 2009. Jen taught general music in Philadelphia School district, Neshaminy School district and is now in her 12th year teaching at Springton Manor Elementary in Downingtown. Throughout her career, Jen accompanied a variety of musicals and concerts in DASD, Phoenixville, West Chester, Owen J. Roberts and other smaller venues. Jen enjoys playing piano whenever she can, has a love of books and Legos, and enjoys spending time with her husband and two small children. Go Birds!
Gratitude
Thank you to our dedicated singers and families for your continued support of our musical organization in our community. Let us keep growing strong in music together!
Thank you to our talented music directors for inspiring creativity and educating our singers.
Thank you to our Board of Directors and Rachel Brunke for your continued support and vision.
Thank you to our Fall Social sponsor Wegmans
Thank you to Chesapeake Utilities for their donation of $250 to help expand our choral library
WCCC was awarded the District 12 PMEA choral literacy grant of $1000 to purchase and expand new music in our choral library. NAfME Standards: The project aligns with NAfME standards related to performing, responding to, and composing music.
Upcoming West Chester Children’s Chorus Events
Saturday December 6, Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community, West Grove, PA, 3:00 pm
Saturday December 13, West Chester Christkindlmarket, Gay Street, West Chester 4:30-6 pm
Spread the word! Open auditions for singers PreK-12 for the 25-26 season: January 2026! Singers interested in joining the chorus can complete the audition registration at
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