2021-2022 Wells School of Music Events Brochure

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY

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AT WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY 2021–2022 SEASON

1949 Christmas Carol Service in Philips Memorial Chapel

1966 Christmas Carol Service

1945 Christmas Carol Service

1976 Christmas Concert

What is known today as the Annual Holiday Program was started on December 18, 1921, by the newly appointed Head of Music Department for the West Chester State Normal School, Professor Charles Edward Hausknecht, affectionately known as “Uncle Ned.” Known then as the Christmas Carol Service, the program featured choral and sacred music performed by the Senior Girls’ & Junior Girls’ Glee Clubs who would process down the halls of the Old Main Chapel and later the Emilie K Asplundh Concert Hall with lit candles and adorned in white gowns.

From the 1930s to the 1960s, the Christmas Carol Service grew to include school choral ensembles and student organizations such as the Junior Chorus, Vesper Choir, College Choir, Men’s Glee Club, Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, and Concert Choir.

The 1970s and ’80s saw the event title change from the Christmas Carol Service to the Annual Christmas Concert, then the Christmas Carol Program, and finally the Holiday Choral Program.

During the 1990s, the Holiday Choral Program began including secular music, and by 2001 it would become known as the Holiday Program and expand to include the WCU Symphony Orchestra, WCU Percussion Ensemble, and the Criterions Jazz Ensemble.

A highlight of the Annual Holiday Program is the Honor Soloist for O Holy Night (also known as Cantique de Noël). Traditionally given to the best female singer, known as the Christmas Chantress, the Honor Soloist has become a co-ed position. This time-honored tradition remains to this day.

We hope you will enjoy the musical artistry demonstrated by our Wells School of Music students during the Annual Holiday Program this year and for years to come.

1983 Christmas Concert

as Carol Concert

1972 Annual Christm

elcome to the 2021-2022 Wells School of Music Concert Season! As many of you know, the Wells School of Music produced excellent concerts throughout the 2020-2021 season despite the pandemic. For those of you that logged on throughout the year to view our concerts, thank you!

11 dec | 3:00 PM

100TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM The Annual Holiday Program is a staple of the West Chester University holiday season since its inception in 1921 featuring both sacred and secular music and remains a focal point of the community. This year’s performance will feature a new festival setting of the “Gloria”

by San Francisco composer David Conte, for choir, brass, and percussion.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building Assigned Seating Tickets: $12 wcupatix.com

In this year’s brochure, we are recognizing some of our most generous donors that supported our efforts throughout the year. As you can imagine, producing over one hundred concerts for broadcast last season required great resources. Donor contributions helped us fund our recordings and support our student’s education with scholarships and grants. Consider donating to the Wells School of Music today by clicking on the word “GIVE” on the WCU website landing page (www.wcupa.edu).

This season, we are excited to welcome you back to our performance venues to experience the joy of live music. We hope to see you throughout the year, however, if you prefer to watch from the comfort of your home you can click on the Livestream button on our website and view the list of concerts available for online viewing. I hope you enjoyed the brief historical outline of our Holiday Program as we prepare to present the 100th Anniversary Holiday Program! As WCU celebrates 150 years as an institution, we will also celebrate a century of great music-making to kick off the holiday season!

We hope to see you soon!

—Dr. Christopher Hanning, Dean

2015 Holiday Program

West Chester University Wells School of Music | Swope Music Building | 817 S. High Street | West Chester, PA 19383

1979 Christmas Choral Concert

table of contents HOLIDAY PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FACULTY RECITALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MADELEINE WING ADLER CONCERT SERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 WIND BAND CONCERTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CHORAL CONCERTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ORCHESTRA CONCERTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PERCUSSION CONCERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SMALL ENSEMBLE RECITALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 NEW MUSIC SERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 COMMUNITY MUSIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 COMPETITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 KENNETT SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHORUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MAIN LINE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 FESTIVALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 JAZZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 OPERA THEATRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 MARCHING BAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SUMMER CAMPS & SYMPOSIUMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ALUMNI EVENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 STUDIO SPOTLIGHT RECITALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 VENUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 TICKET & USEFUL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DONOR THANK YOU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY, STAFF, & ADVISORY BOARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 CALENDAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1952 Christmas Carol Service featuring the College Choir, Junior Chorus, Girls’ Glee Club, and Men’s Glee Club

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10 sept | 7:30 PM

20 sept | 8:00 PM

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

13 sept | 8:00 PM

27 sept | 8:00 PM

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

ANITA GREENLEE, ORGAN

VINCENT CRAIG, PIANO

19 sept | 3:00 PM DALÍ QUARTET

FACULTY RECITALS

with guest artist Ricardo Morales, clarinet Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building

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GLORIA GALANTE, HARP

DAVID CULLEN, GUITAR

MADELEINE WING ADLER CONCERT SERIES 11 oct | 8:00 PM QUINTSYLVANIA WINDS

07 feb | 8:00 PM KIMBERLY REIGHLEY, FLUTE

Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

01 nov | 8:00 PM

27 feb | 7:00 PM

IN YOUNG LEE, SOPRANO & CARL CRANMER, PIANO Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

29 nov | 8:00 PM

NICHOLAS PROVENZALE, BARITONE & TERRY KLINEFELTER, PIANO

DALÍ QUARTET

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

28 feb | 8:00 PM

HENRY GRABB, OBOE & JON GAARDER, BASSOON Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

ELIZABETH PFAFFLE, HORN

with guest artist Margaret Tung and the WCU Chamber Winds Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building

31 jan | 8:00 PM STEPHEN NG, TENOR

MADELEINE WING ADLER CONCERT SERIES

Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

Named for former WCU President Madeleine Wing Adler (19922008), a champion of the arts, this event is held at Noon the first Thursday of every month in the Madeleine Wing Adler Grand Foyer of the Performing Arts Center.

JONATHAN RAGONESE, SAXOPHONE & PETER PAULSEN, DOUBLE BASS

FALL 2021

02 may | 8:00 PM TERRY KLINEFELTER, PIANO

with WCU Chamber Orchestra & DalÍ Quartet Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

07 oct: KEYBOARD DIVISION 04 nov: VOCAL DIVISION 02 dec: JAZZ DIVISION SPRING 2022

03 feb: STRINGS DIVISION 03 mar: S OPHOMORE INSTRUMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

07 apr: S . POWELL MIDDLETON 07 mar | 8:00 PM

06 dec | 8:00 PM

25 apr | 8:00 PM

OVIDIU MARINESCU, CELLO

FRESHMAN INSTRUMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

04 apr | 8:00 PM

WCU PERCUSSION FACULTY: RALPH SORRENTINO, DAVID NELSON, AND BRENT BEHRENSHAUSEN Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

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07 oct | 8:15 PM

21 nov | 3:00 PM

12 dec | 3:00 PM

27 mar | 3:00 PM

GHOSTS OF THE OLD YEAR The Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony open the 2021-22 season with this exciting and diverse program. The Wind Symphony begins its portion with Paul Dukas’ Fanfare from La Peri, followed by Kimberly Archer’s energietic Common Threads and closing with Alfred Reed’s Second Suite for Band, “Latino Mexicano.” The Wind Ensemble will present Cindy McTee’s Notezart, Carlos Simon’s Sweet Chariot, the World Premiere of Learning to Stay by alumna Christina George, and close with James David’s compelling Ghosts of the Old Year.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall 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.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

POSTCARD Frank Ticheli’s Postcard serves as the inspiration for this “world tour.” Chang Su Koh’s Chirche for Wind Orchestra, Roma by Valerie Coleman and the seasonally pleasing Circa 1600 by Donald Grantham complete the Wind Ensemble’s musical journey.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

SHORT STORIES WCU’s quartet in-residence, the Dalí Quartet joins the Wind Ensemble for a performance of Joel Puckett’s whimsical Short Stories for string quartet and wind band. We are also excited to include the Fleetwood High School Wind Ensemble under the direction of M.M. in Instrumental Conducting alumnae Elizabeth Mahovsky during this special performance.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

WIND ENSEMBLE AND WIND SYMPHONY

13 oct | 8:15 PM CHAMBER WINDS

RE(NEW)AL Percussionists, Sean McWilliams, Matthew Langlois, Nathan Gittelman and Sean Slattery, will be featured in a performance of Viet Cuong’s remarkably creative percussion concerto, Re(new)al. C.P.E. Bach’s Six Sonatas will round out this program.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

31 oct | 3:00 PM WIND ENSEMBLE

DANCE RHYTHMS WITH JONATHAN RAGONESE, SAXOPHONE The unmistakable Latin American rhythms of Oscar Navarro’s Downey Overture set the tone for this program.

The Wind Ensemble will present the world premiere of a concerto for saxophone and wind ensemble by Professor Jonathan Ragonese. Jules Sten’s Danse Funambeleque completes this rhythmically charged performance.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

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LIBERTY YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY

21 nov | 7:00 PM

WIND ENSEMBLE

WIND SYMPHONY AND CONCERT BAND NEW VOICES The Concert Band opens the performance with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ rousing Flourish for Glorious John.

Peace Dancer by Jodie Blackshaw and the World Premiere of Isaac Duquette’s Journey Through Life complete its portion. The Wind Symphony proudly features Hojun Kim, graduate trombone performance major and co-winner of the 2021 Wind Symphony Concerto competition in William Goldstein’s Colloquy for Solo Trombone and Symphonic Band and celebrates a World Premiere of master’s composition graduate Christian Johnson’s “Sovereign”.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

23 feb | 8:15 PM

CONCERT BAND AND CHAMBER WINDS WINTER RICERCAR The Chamber Winds will open the performance with Kevin Walczyk’s Winter Ricercar and a transcription of Caroline Shaw’s evocative and the swallow. David Maslanka’s Illumination and Satiric Dances by Norman Dello Joio will headline the Concert Band’s program.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

CHAMBER WINDS

ELIZABETH PFAFFLE, FACULTY RECITAL The Chamber Winds joins Dr. Elizabeth Pfaffle and guest artist Margaret Tung in a performance of Antonio Rosetti’s Double Concerto in F Major, C60 transcribed for Chamber Winds by Andrew Yozviak.

Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building

10 apr | 3:00 PM

LIBERTY YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY Under the direction of M. Gregory Martin and Adam Gumble, the Liberty Youth Wind Symphony presents a concert of wind band favorites.

Emily K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

27 apr | 8:15 PM

WIND SYMPHONY AND CONCERT BAND

27 feb | 3:00 PM 06 dec| 8:00 PM

WIND ENSEMBLE WITH THE DALÍ QUARTET

WIND ENSEMBLE AND WIND SYMPHONY KELIJAH DUNTON, GUEST COMPOSER Composer Kelijah Dunton joins the WCU Wind Bands to kick off the spring semester. The Wind Symphony presents Dunton’s City Knights as well as Clifton Williams’ The Sinfonians, conducted by graduate assistant, John Obringer. The Wind Ensemble will perform Dunton’s idyllic Stillwater along with Joan Tower’s Fascinating Ribbons and Philip Sparke’s 2016 William Revelli Composition Contest Winner, A Colour Symphony.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

Gustav Holst’s Moorside March, Carolyn Bremer’s Early Light and Diamond Tide by Viet Cuong will highlight the Concert Band’s programming in its final performance of the season. The Wind Symphony will proudly feature the winners of its 2021 Composition Contest and 2022 Concerto Competition along with Ryan George’s Firefly and David Maslanka’s The Seeker.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

01 may | 3:00 PM WIND ENSEMBLE

EAST MEETS WEST WIND BAND INVITATIONAL Pittsburgh’s North Hills High School Wind Ensemble under the direction of Leonard Lavelle and Lucas Beaver, and the Philadelphia area’s Quakertown Community Senior High School Wind Symphony under the direction of Frank Parker will be featured in this “East Meets West” concert of outstanding high school wind bands. The WCU Wind Ensemble will offer John Corigliano’s Gazebo Dances to conclude the concert.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

WIND BAND CONCERTS CONDUCTORS Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds, Chamber Orchestra: Andrew Yozviak Wind Symphony: M. Gregory Martin Concert Band, “Sixth Man” Basketball Band: Adam Gumble wcupa.edu/bands @WCUBands

BE SURE TO CATCH THE “SIXTH MAN” BASKETBALL BAND AT ALL WCU HOME BASKETBALL GAMES. GO RAMS! SCHEDULE CAN BE FOUND ONLINE: WCUPAGOLDENRAMS.COM.

04 may | 8:15 PM UM MITTERNACHT, WITH NICHOLAS PROVENZALE, BARITONE The warm comfort of Philip’s Autograph Library sets the stage for an evening of chamber wind music highlighted by the charming romantic classic Sinfonietta for wind dectet by Joachim Raff. The Chamber Winds are proud to feature voice professor Nicholas Provenzale in a performance of “Um Mitternacht” from Gustav Mahler’s Rückert Lieder to conclude an exciting season of wind band performances.

Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building

WIND BAND CONCERTS

CHAMBER WINDS

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26 oct | 8:15 PM

13 feb | 3:00 PM

20 feb | 3:00 PM

12 apr | 8:15 PM

Featuring the Men’s and Women’s Choruses and Cantari Donne in a program with a variety of sacred and secular music.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

This concert features two important choral masterworks, one rarely heard and the other a much-loved favorite. Bach’s setting of the Magnificat, with professional orchestra, will be paired with mid-century Italian composer Ildebrando Pizetti’s lush and beautiful multi-voice Requiem mass.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

Mastersingers will perform a concert of diverse works including G. F. Handel’s Coronation Anthems.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

The Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Recital Choir, Chamber Choir, Cantari Donne and Recital Choir will present a program of sacred and secular music.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

FALL CHORAL FESTIVAL

29 oct | 7:30 PM

CONCERT CHOIR AND MASTERSINGERS

CHORAL CONCERTS

The Concert Choir will perform selections from Pizzetti’s lush Requiem mass, as well as music by a group of Romantic and contemporary American women composers. Mastersingers will perform Misa Criolla by Argentinian composer Ariel Ramírez.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

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CONCERT CHOIR

MASTERSINGERS

03 mar | 8:15 PM WINTER CHORAL FESTIVAL

Featuring the Men’s and Women’s Choruses and Cantari Donne in a program with a variety of sacred and secular music.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

SPRING CHORAL FESTIVAL

24 apr | 3:00 PM

WCU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHOIRS The combined choirs of Concert Choir and Mastersingers in addition to the WCU Symphony Orchestra will perform an important American masterpiece, Amy Beach’s seldom-heard Mass in E-flat, with WSOM voice faculty as soloists. This important 19th-century American composer is being rediscovered by conductors and audiences alike.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

CHORAL CONCERTS CONDUCTORS Concert Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Recital Choir: David P. DeVenney Mastersingers, Cantari Donne, Women’s Chorus, Chamber Choir: Ryan Kelly wcupa.edu/choral @WCUChoirs

ORCHESTRA CONCERTS CONDUCTOR Joseph Caminiti wcupa.edu/orchestra • wcuso.org @wcusymphonyorchestra @wcusymphonyorchestra

01 oct | 8:15 PM

22 nov | 8:15 PM

24 apr | 3:00 PM

The WCUSO welcomes you back to its concert hall in ecstatic fashion. Joan Tower’s vibrant Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman is first to welcome you, followed by Manuel de Falla’s scintillating Three Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2. The evening ends with Beethoven’s celebrated and jubilant Symphony No. 1. We’re so looking forward to seeing you again!

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

The Chamber Winds and Chamber Orchestra join to perform Mozart’s Symphony No. 31 in D Major. You will also be treated to exclusively chamber wind and chamber string music that will ensure an evening full of variety.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

The combined choirs of Concert Choir and Mastersingers in addition to the WCU Symphony Orchestra will perform an important American masterpiece, Amy Beach’s seldom-heard Mass in E-flat, with WSOM voice faculty as soloists. This important 19th-century American composer is being rediscovered by conductors and audiences alike.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

WCU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHOIRS

20 feb | 7:00 PM

CHAMBER STRINGS

The WCUCO opens its 2021-22 season with a program of immense variety including George Walker’s gripping Lyric, Caroline Shaw’s colorful Entr’acte, and music of Handel’s Op. 6 Concerto Grossi.

As usual, this will be performed in the beautiful Philips Autograph Library, living room style.

Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building

20 nov | 7:30 PM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

If opening night was not electric enough, this program will certainly charge your batteries. The caffeinated Latin works of Huapango

by Moncayo, and Revueltas’s imaginative Sensamaya will be joined by Germaine Talleferre’s beautiful Petite Suite. Ending the program is the compellingly unique Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American Symphony” of William Grant Still.

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 the première of Ovidiu Marinescu’s Concerto for Two Cellos and Orchestra. Come be a part of this celebration of young talent!

Emilie K. Aspludh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

26 feb | 7:30 PM

ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL CONCERT Area high school string students will join the WCUSO and WCU string faculty during its second annual Orchestra Festival. This festival will uniquely culminate in a concert of string quartet music accompanied by string orchestra via the music of Mozart and Juan Ramírez. Additional string orchestra pieces by Mahler and Holst will make this an evening to remember. Further information will be available at wcupa.edu/music.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

02 may | 8:15 PM

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA TERRY KLINEFELTER, FACULTY RECITAL We are honored at the invitation of piano faculty member, Terry Klinefelter, and will join her in performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat, K. 271 as part of her solo piano recital.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

05 may | 5:30 PM

4TH ANNUAL CONCERT ON THE QUAD: WCU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

ORCHESTRA CONCERTS

29 sept | 8:15 PM

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: IRVING H. COHEN MEMORIAL & CONCERTO WINNERS’ CONCERT

Pack some snacks, lawn chairs, and comfy blankets for the WCUSO’s annual Concert on the Quad.

Orchestral and Pop favorites will be featured in this celebrated and popular community event! This year’s concert will focus especially on the neuro-diverse community and will offer elements that everyone will find uniquely interactive and enjoyable.

Academic Quad Main Hall Rain Location: Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

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PERCUSSION CONCERTS DIRECTORS Percussion Ensemble: Ralph Sorrentino Steel Band: Marc Jacoby wcupa.edu/percussion @WCUPercussion @WCUSteelBand @wsompercussionstudio

23 nov | 8:15 PM

WCU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

PERCUSSION CONCERTS

Works by Burritt, Psathas, Trevino, and Hanning Featuring guest soloist Michael Burritt (Professor of Percussion, Eastman School of Music) Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

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19 feb | 8:00 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 Tickets can be purchased at uptownwestchester.org

01 apr | 7:30 PM

WCU STEEL BAND & LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLES Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

19 apr | 8:15 PM

WCU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE AND HSHPE CONCERT Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

SMALL ENSEMBLE CONCERTS

08 dec| 8:15 PM

Henry Grabb, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

Kimberly Reighley, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

14 nov | 7:00 PM

12 dec| 7:30 PM

Daniel Cherry, Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, Jonathan Fowler, Elizabeth Pfaffle, directors Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

Mark Rimple, director Ware Family Recital Swope Music Building

BRASS ENSEMBLES

17 nov | 8:15 PM GUITAR ENSEMBLE

TRIVOLTI FLUTE ENSEMBLE

COLLEGIUM MUSICUM

30 mar | 8:15 PM TRIVOLTI FLUTE ENSEMBLE

David Cullen, director Ware Family Recital Hall

Kimberly Reighley, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

01 dec| 8:15PM

05 apr | 8:15PM

Robert Skoniczin, director Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building

Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski & Robert Skoniczin, directors Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

TRUMPET ENSEMBLE

01 may | 7:00 PM

David Cullen, director Ware Family Recital Hall

Daniel Cherry, Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, Jonathan Fowler, Elizabeth Pfaffle, directors Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

04 nov | 8:15 PM

WOODWIND CHAMBER RECITAL

13 apr | 8:15 PM

TRUMPET ENSEMBLE

BRASS ENSEMBLES

20 apr | 8:15 PM

WOODWIND CHAMBER RECITAL Karen Dannessa, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

03 may | 7:30 PM COLLEGIUM MUSICUM Mark Rimple, director Ware Family Recital Swope Music Building

SMALL ENSEMBLE CONCERTS

@WCUFluteEnsemble @WCUHarps @wellsflutes @wcu_trombone_studio @wcuviostudio

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COMMUNITY MUSIC 21 nov | 3:00 PM

LIBERTY YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY

NEW MUSIC SERIES DIRECTORS Jacob Cooper & Van Stiefel

NEW MUSIC SERIES

Presented by the Department of Music Theory, History & Composition Featuring contemporary compositions performed by guest artists as well as WCU faculty and students

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16 nov | 8:15 PM NEW MUSIC SERIES Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

08 feb | 8:15 PM NEW MUSIC SERIES Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

Under the direction of M. Gregory Martin and Adam Gumble, the Liberty Youth Wind Symphony presents a concert of wind band favorites.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

04–05 feb

NEW MUSIC SERIES Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

14 apr | 8:15 PM NEW MUSIC SERIES Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

4TH ANNUAL CONCERT ON THE QUAD: WCU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Pack some snacks, lawn chairs, and comfy blankets for the WCUSO’s annual Concert on the Quad. Orchestral and Pop favorites will be featured in this celebrated and popular community event! This year’s concert will focus especially on the neuro-diverse community and will offer elements that everyone will find uniquely interactive and enjoyable.

Academic Quad Main Hall Rain Location: Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

HIGH SCHOOL WIND BAND SYMPOSIUM Andrew Yozviak & M. Gregory Martin, directors Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center For more information contact Dr. Yozviak, ayozviak@wcupa.edu

10 apr | 3:00 PM

23RD ANNUAL CAT ANGEL BENEFIT

22 mar | 8:15 PM

05 may | 5:30 PM

Henry Grabb, faculty liaison More information: catangel.org Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

10 apr | 3:00 PM

LIBERTY YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY Under the direction of M. Gregory Martin and Adam Gumble, the Liberty Youth Wind Symphony presents a concert of wind band favorites.

Emily K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

COMPETITIONS 02 apr

34TH ANNUAL WCU PRE-COLLEGIATE PIANO COMPETITION Anita Greenlee, faculty organizer Swope Music Building Registration: wcupa.edu/music/specialPrograms.aspx

10 apr | 3:00 PM

WCU PRE-COLLEGIATE PIANO COMPETITION WINNERS’ RECITAL Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

30 apr

TRI-COUNTY YOUTH FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS Wendy Schmid and Eleanor James, organizers Swope Music Building More information: tricountyconcerts.org

20 nov | 9:00 AM

KENNETT SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHORUS & KODÁLY EDUCATORS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA WORKSHOP Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Registration: keepoake.weebly.com

04 dec | 7:00 PM

KENNETT SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHORUS WINTER CONCERT Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

07 may | 7:00 PM

KENNETT SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHORUS SPRING CONCERT Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

22 ANNUAL WCU INTERNATIONAL ORGAN COMPETITION ND

MAIN LINE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION EVENTS Emily Bullock, WCU faculty liaison mlmta.org

Anita Greenlee, faculty organizer Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Registration: wcupa.edu/music/specialPrograms.aspx

10 oct

MLMTA DOROTHY SUTTON FESTIVAL Swope Music Building

09 nov|9:00 AM MLMTA MASTER CLASS Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

05 feb

MLMTA SUPER SATURDAY Swope Music Building

19 mar

MLMTA CONSTANCE MURRAY PIANO FESTIVAL Swope Music Building

FESTIVALS 14 nov | 3:00 PM

26 feb

ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL Area high school string students will join the WCUSO and WCU string faculty during its second annual Orchestra Festival. This festival will uniquely culminate in a concert of string quartet music accompanied by string orchestra via the music of Mozart and Juan Ramírez. Additional string orchestra pieces by Mahler and Holst will make this an evening to remember. Further information will be available at wcupa.edu/music.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

HARP FESTIVAL

Gloria Galante, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

05 mar

12 feb

Adam Gumble, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center For more information contact agumble@wcupa.edu

with guest artist Patrick Williams, Associate Principal Flute Philadelphia Orchestra Kimberly Reighley, faculty liaison Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center Tickets and Registration: philaflutesociety.org

18-19 feb | 7:30 PM

04 jun

MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL

*15TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET FESTIVAL Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski & Robert Skoniczin, directors WCU Criterions Jazz Ensemble Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Contact JDobrzelewski@wcupa.edu or RSkoniczin@wcupa.edu for more information. *Tickets may be purchased at wcupatix.com

THE FLUTE SOCIETY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA’S 10TH ANNUAL FLUTE FAIR

TRI-COUNTY YOUTH FESTIVAL CONCERT

COMMUNITY MUSIC

Karen L. Markey, founding director Eileen Keller, artistic director and director of the tyros Danielle M. Cullen, director of the ensemble Kevin McAllister, director of the chorus Dr. Marci Major, director of Bel Canto and WCU faculty liaison ksccmusic.org

21 may

COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAM

KENNETT SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHORUS EVENTS

Wendy Schmid and Eleanor James, organizers, Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center more information: tricountyconcerts.org

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).

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JAZZ

05 nov | 7:30 PM

09 dec | 8:15 PM

Criterions Jazz Ensemble: Jonathan Ragonese Statesmen: Daniel Cherry Latin Jazz: Marc Jacoby Vocal Jazz: Ryan Kelly Jazz Combos: Daniel Cherry, Marc Jacoby, Peter Paulsen, John Swana

CAPTAIN BLACK – THE MUSIC OF ORRIN EVANS Featuring special guest: Orrin Evans, piano Join the Criterions Jazz Ensemble as they take the stage with international recording artist, and Philadelphia’s own, Orrin Evans. As a composer, pianist, and record producer, Orrin Evans is considered one of the leading voices of his generation. The arrangements and compositions for his Captain Black Big Band will be featured.

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.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

MUSIC DIRECTORS

wcupa.edu/jazz

CRITERIONS JAZZ ENSEMBLE

WELCOME BACK! A MOSAIC OF EXPLORATION The Criterions Jazz Ensemble presents a deep-hearted welcoming concert for the 2021-2022 season featuring music of exploration.

The evening features unrecorded works for big band by Mary Lou Williams, works by Melba Liston, and arrangements originally written for Wes Montgomery by Oliver Nelson.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

18 nov | 8:15 PM

VOCAL JAZZ AND LATIN JAZZ Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

SOUNDS OF THE CARIBBEAN AT UPTOWN! FEATURING THE WCU STEEL BAND & LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS 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. The 2020 inaugural event was a sellout so buy your tickets now!

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester PA Tickets can be purchased at uptownwestchester.org

01 apr| 7:30 PM

STEEL BAND & LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLES

JAZZ

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

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26 apr | 8:15 PM

JAZZ COMBOS & STATESMEN JAZZ ENSEMBLE

19 feb| 7:30 PM

24 sept | 7:30 PM CRITERIONS JAZZ ENSEMBLE

STATESMEN JAZZ ENSEMBLE & JAZZ COMBOS

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.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

06 may| 7:30 PM

CRITERIONS JAZZ ENSEMBLE THE WCU COMPOSER’S WORKSHOP Featuring works by WSOM’s Composition Studio The culmination of a year-long investigation of the potentials of the large improvisatory ensemble. The Criterions premiere the works of student composers, after a year of workshops, seminars, rehearsals and feedback with the band. Join us for this inaugural event.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

12 nov | 7:30 PM 13 nov | 2:00 PM

WCU OPERA THEATRE: ROBIN HOOD BY BEN MOORE AND KELLEY ROURKE Composer Ben Moore and librettist Kelley Rourke give this classic tale a modern twist. Originally commissioned by the Glimmerglass Festival, this tale of triumph over corruption premiered in 2017. Under an hour and in English, this opera is perfect for the whole family.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building GA Tickets: $7 Adults | Free for children 12 and under wcupatix.com

CELEBRATING ALUMNI & THE FRIENDS OF JAZZ

Jonathan Ragonese, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center wcupa.edu/jazzfest *Mar 26 event is ticketed; purchase tickets at wcupatix.com

25 mar | 7:30 PM *WCU @ UPTOWN!

DAVID LIEBMAN & THE DALÍ QUARTET NEA Jazz Master, David Liebman, joins the Criterions for a special event as the centerpiece for the 32nd annual WCU Jazz Festival. A new premiere, composed

by Jonathan Ragonese features students from the wind and brass departments along with quartet in-residence, the Dalí Quartet. Music of the Dave Liebman big band will round out the evening with the Criterions.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA * Mar 25 event is ticketed; purchase tickets at uptownwestchester.org

DIRECTOR Nicholas Provenzale @wcuopera @wcuoperatheatre

08 – 09 apr | 7:30 PM

WCU OPERA THEATRE: DIE FLEDERMAUS BY JOHANN STRAUSS, JR. This favorite comic operetta by Johann Strauss, Jr. is a tale of revenge, mistaken identity, a masked ball, and too much champagne. Performed in English, the sparkling score has been delighting audiences since its 1874 premiere in Vienna.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building GA Tickets: $12 Adults | $7 Seniors wcupatix.com

OPERA THEATRE

32ND ANNUAL WCU JAZZ FESTIVAL 23 – 26 mar

WCU OPERA THEATRE

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MARCHING BAND 16

MARCHING BAND Director of Athletic Bands: Adam Gumble Associate Director of Bands and Drill Design: M. Gregory Martin wcupa.edu/incomparable @WCURamBand @wcuramband @wcu_color_guard @GoldenRamBand

FOOTBALL AT FARRELL STADIUM 18 sept | 12:00 PM vs Edinboro University Family Weekend 02 oct | 2:00 PM vs Bloomsburg University Homecoming 16 oct | 12:00 PM vs East Stroudsburg University 06 nov | 12:00 PM vs Kutztown University 13 nov | 12:00 PM vs IUP or PSAC Championship Game

02 oct | 10:00 AM HOMECOMING PARADE WCU North Campus

03 oct | 12:00 PM

COLLEGIATE MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL J. Birney Crum Stadium Allentown, PA

23 oct

USBANDS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Farrell Stadium West Chester University South Campus *Tickets will be available to purchase at the gate

13 nov | 9:00 PM

CAVALCADE OF BANDS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS Hershey Stadium Hershey, PA

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04 – 05 feb

8 ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL WIND BAND SYMPOSIUM

SUMMER CAMPS & SYMPOSIUMS

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Six high school wind bands will join National Band Association President, Rebecca Phillips, tubist Andrew Hitz and the WCU Wind Band Directors during this two-day clinic. Interested ensembles should contact Dr. Yozviak at ayozviak@wcupa.edu for information.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

17 – 22 jul

WCU SUMMER JAZZ CAMP Jonathan Ragonese, director Swope Music Building wcupa.edu/music/specialPrograms.aspx

18 – 22 jul

WIND CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM Andrew Yozviak, director Swope Music Building

27 jun– 01 jul

MUSIC EDUCATION PEDAGOGY SYMPOSIUM M. Gregory Martin, director Swope Music Building wcupa.edu/music/specialPrograms.aspx

27 jun– 01 jul

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS Ralph Sorrentino, director Swope Music Building wcupa.edu/music/specialPrograms.aspx

20 – 23 jul

CHORAL CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM David P. DeVenney & Ryan Kelly, directors Swope Music Building

21 – 23 jul

ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM Joseph Caminiti, director Philips Memorial Building

23 – 28 jul 11 – 16 jul

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE Ralph Sorrentino, director Swope Music Building wcupa.edu/music/specialPrograms.aspx

VIVACE SUMMER LEADERSHIP & MARCHING BAND CAMPS Swope Music Building wcupa.edu/music/specialPrograms.aspx

WCU Alumni Association: wcualumni.org WCU Bands Alumni Association: wcubaa.com @SwopeHallAlumni WCU Bands Alumni Association WCU Strings Alumni Association

29 aug | 12:00 PM

03 nov | 8:15 PM

28 apr | 8:15 PM

10:00 AM | Homecoming Parade WCU North Campus 12:00 PM | Homecoming Game Farrell Stadium Interested alumni should contact WCU Bands Alumni Association Executive Director, Alison Sharpe Beidler, at wcupabaa@gmail.com

Emily Bullock, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

Emily Bullock, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

10 nov | 8:15 PM

05 may | 11:00 AM

ALUMNI MARCHING BAND

22 may | 3:00 PM

01 oct | 7:00 PM ALUMNI MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL & RECEPTION

Swope Music Building & Timothy’s Restaurant *Private Event

KEYBOARD HONORS RECITAL Emily Bullock, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

UNKNOWN BONES – A CROSSMEN ALUMNI BENEFIT CONCERT Marc Jacoby, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

FLUTE STUDIO ALUMNI RECITAL Kimberly Reighley, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building *By invitation only For information please contact kreighley@wcupa.edu

VOCAL HONORS RECITAL

21 jul | 5:00 PM

09 dec | 11:00 AM WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC FALL CONVOCATION RECITAL

Ralph Sorrentino & Emily Bullock, department chairs Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

CRITERIONS ALUMNI REUNION RECEPTION Hosted by the WCU Alumni Association Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Green Room Philips Memorial Building *By invitation only For information contact WCU Alumni Association wcualumni.org

21 jul | 7:30 PM

CRITERIONS ALUMNI REUNION CONCERT Dave DiValentino, director Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building WCU Crites Reunion

21 apr | 8:15 PM

KEYBOARD HONORS RECITAL Emily Bullock, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building

VOCAL HONORS RECITAL

WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC SPRING CONVOCATION RECITAL Ralph Sorrentino & Emily Bullock, department chairs Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

SENIOR & GRADUATE RECITALS Wells School of Music students are required to perform a number of 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 at wcupa.edu/music

STUDIO SPOTLIGHT RECITALS

WSOM ALUMNI EVENTS

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Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building 700 South High Street• (Seats 110)

Ware Family Recital Hall, Swope Music Building 817 South High Street • (Seats 120)

VENUES Through an eclectic assortment of performance venues across campus, West Chester University offers both intimate and large as well as historic and modern venues suited for the variety of over 200 performances offered yearly by the Wells School of Music.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Grand Foyer, Performing Arts Center 817 South High Street• (Seats 50)

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Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building 700 South High Street • (Seats 1200)

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Performing Arts Center 817 South High Street • (Seats 366)

TICKETS 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. These programs are denoted with an asterisk.

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.

LATECOMERS Please wait for an appropriate break in the performance before entering the hall.

RECORDINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHY The use of camera and recording devices is strictly prohibited due to copyright and privacy legislation. Please turn off all electronic recording devices and silence cell phones.

GROUPS/SCHOOLS Advance arrangements must be made to ensure space and accommodate parking. Please email musicinfo@wcupa.edu or call 610.436.2868.

TICKET & USEFUL INFORMATION It is with great pleasure that we invite you to celebrate music at West Chester University. 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 performance. 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 Free Live Stream available at livestream.com/wcupa In case of an emergency, please notify an usher for assistance.

Free parking for all evening and weekend events available behind the E.O. Bull Center for the Arts and Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre. Enter from South Matlack Street, South High Street or the drive on East Rosedale Avenue.

ACCESSIBILITY 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 permitted in designated smoking areas on campus.

DONATIONS Events at the Wells School of Music are often supported by individual donors and organizations. Contributions to the Wells School of Music may be made out 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 STAY UP TO DATE Be sure to check our online events calendar at wcupa.edu/music for changes to the schedule before you leave home. Sign up for our monthly newsletter email at wcupa.edu/music, entailing upcoming event information, alumni spotlights, and department updates. Our online events calendar at wcupa.edu/music will include additional events by our students 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.

Follow us online: @wellsschoolofmusic @wellsschoolofmusic

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Thank you to all of our donors, especially those who have supported the Wells School of Music during the 2020-21 academic year with a generous gift of over $1,000. We would also like to thank those donors who wish to remain anonymous.

Linda R. Ritter '69 & Gregory Antonowich '73 Jean Marshall Arfield Nancy Alexander '77 & Keith E. Beale '77 John Best Patrice & Roger Even Bove Kathleen Boyer '80, M'86 Patricia Powell & Peter Brown Chris Dolson Alison L. Bard '60 & Robert F. Fanelli '60, M'66 Kristine Moyer Higgins '83 & Robert Higgins Michael K. Kiehner '71 Leigh Valley Community Foundation C. Stephen Lewis Robert J. Lyng Donald Pflieger M'73 Patricia Wheeler Prentzel '47 Presser Foundation George Rogers Lucy J. Shughart '94 & Marty Schlenker Carolyn & H. Lee Southall '64 Ann Herold Trexler '59 & Donald Trexler Mary Louise Krallinger '67 & John P. Voge '70 Joanne M. Noble '55 & James R. Wells '54 Elizabeth J. Noble '60 M'66 & Richard G. Wells '58 Nathaniel Whitten Carol & Joseph J. Yozviak Cathy J. M'90 & Anthony Zumpetta

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WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY. STAFF & ADVISORY BOARD ADMINISTRATION Dr. Christopher Hanning, Dean Dr. Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, Assistant Dean & Small Ensembles ENSEMBLE & CONDUCTING Andrew Yozviak, Chair & Director of Bands Joseph Caminiti, Director of Orchestral Studies David P. DeVenney, Director of Choral Activities Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, Small Ensembles Adam Gumble, Director of Athletic Bands Ryan Kelly, Choral Activities M. Gregory Martin, Associate Director of Bands Jonathan Ragonese, Director of Jazz Studies INSTRUMENTAL Ralph Sorrentino, Chair & Percussion Ari Isaacman-Beck, Violin, Dalí Quartet Brent Behrenshausen, Percussion Daniel Cherry, Trombone David Cullen, Guitar Karen Dannessa, Clarinet Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, Trumpet Jonathan Fowler, Tuba /Euphonium Jon Gaarder, Bassoon Gloria Galante, Harp Henry Grabb, Oboe Marc Jacoby, Percussion Adriana Linares, Viola, Dalí Quartet Ovidiu Marinescu, Cello Jesús Morales, Cello, Dalí Quartet David Nelson, Percussion Peter Paulsen, Double Bass Elizabeth Pfaffle, Horn Jonathan Ragonese, Saxophone Kimberly Reighley, Flute Carlos Rubio, Violin, Dalí Quartet Robert Skoniczin, Trumpet John Swana, Trumpet VOCAL & KEYBOARD Emily A. Bullock, Chair & Voice Lauren Athey-Janka, Voice Vincent Craig, Piano

Carl Cranmer, Piano Anita Greenlee, Organ and Harpsichord Theresa Klinefelter, Piano, Jazz Piano In Young Lee, Voice Stephen Ng, Voice Nicholas Provenzale, Voice and Opera Director Igor Resnianski, Piano MUSIC EDUCATION AND MUSIC THERAPY Marci Major, Chair Tori Conicello-Emery, Instructor, Music Therapy Angela Guerriero, Music Education & Music Therapy Adam Gumble, Music Education Marc Jacoby, Music Education, Music Technology Angela Kost, Instructor, Art Lisa Lovelace, Instructor, Dance M. Gregory Martin, Music Education Bret Mascaro, Instructor, Music Education Christina O’Brien, Instructor, Music Therapy Lauren Ryals, Instructor, Music Education Aubree Windish, Instructor, Music Education MUSIC THEORY, HISTORY, AND COMPOSITION Adam Silverman, Chair Jacob Cooper, Music Theory and Composition Hayoung Heidi Lee, Music History Robert Maggio, Music Theory and Composition Julian Onderdonk, Music History Mark Rimple, Music Theory and Composition Alexander Rozin, Music Theory and Composition Van Stiefel, Music Theory and Composition Jordan Stokes, Music History STAFF Gerry Cousins, Steinway Piano Technician Kaysey Davis, Planning and Logistics Manager Brittany Grason, Associate Director of Music Admission Will Hillegeist, Business Manager Matthew Scott Miller, Events Coordinator Robin Powell, Music Education and Music Therapy; Music Theory, History, and Composition Robert Rust, Recording Engineer/Video Technician Tim Sestrick, Music Librarian – Presser Music Library Joan Stalford, Instrumental, Vocal and Keyboard, Ensembles & Conducting Individual biographies can be found online: wcupa.edu/music/faculty.aspx

WSOM ADVISORY BOARD Carol Anderson-Duncan – Class of ’78 Kathleen Boyer – Class of ’80 Mimi Butler – Class of ’78 Melissa Dunphy – Class of ’09 Robert M. Fanelli – Class of ’60, M ’66 Stephen R. Leonard – Class of ’72, M ’80 Sterling Murray – retired faculty Patricia Powell – retired faculty Bob Rinaldi – Jacobs Music Company H. Lee Southall – retired faculty, class of ’64 Michael Windish – Class of ’03

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING WCU WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC? West Chester University’s Wells School of Music is accredited with the National Association of Schools of Music, offers programs in Music Performance, Education, Theory, History, Composition, Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field, and Music Therapy. With state-of-theart 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 first-hand the remarkable scholarly and artistic community that is the Wells School of Music at WCU. 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.

2021-2022 AUDITION SEASON Tuesday, December 7th Saturday, January 29th Tuesday, February 8th Saturday, February 12th Tuesday, February 22nd

Photo Credits: Erica Thompson & Rob Keller • Design Credits: West Chester University Publications

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2021 AUGUST 29, 12:00 PM. . . . . . . . . Flute Studio Alumni Recital

SEPTEMBER 10, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . .Faculty Recital: Anita Greenlee, organ 13, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Vincent Craig, piano 19, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Dalí Quartet 20, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Gloria Galante, harp 24, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . Criterions Jazz Ensemble Concert 27, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: David Cullen, guitar 29, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Chamber Orchestra Concert

OCTOBER 01, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Symphony Orchestra Concert 07, 12:00 PM. . . . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: Keyboard Division 07, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert 11, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Quintsylvania Winds 13, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Winds Concert 26, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Fall Choral Festival 27, 7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . West Chester Halloween Parade 29, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . Concert Choir & Mastersingers Concert 31, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Wind Ensemble Concert

18, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Vocal Jazz & Latin Jazz Ensembles Concert 20, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . Symphony Orchestra Concert 21, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Liberty Youth Wind Symphony Concert 21, 7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Wind Symphony & Concert Band Concert 22, 8:15 PM . . . . . . . . . . Chamber Winds & Chamber Orchestra Concert 23, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Percussion Ensemble Concert 29, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Nicholas Provenzale, baritone & Terry Klinefelter, piano

DECEMBER 01, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Trumpet Ensemble Concert 02, 12:00 PM. . . . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: Jazz Division 03, 5:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . QVC West Chester Christmas Parade 04, 7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus Winter Concert 06, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . .Faculty Recital: Elizabeth Pfaffle, horn with guest artist Margaret Tung and WCU Chamber Winds 08, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Trivolti Flute Ensemble Concert 09, 11:00 AM. . . . . . . . . WSOM Fall Convocation Recital 09, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Statesmen Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos Concert 11, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . 100th Annual Holiday Program* 12, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Wind Ensemble Concert 12, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Collegium Musicum Concert

NOVEMBER 01, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: In Young Lee, soprano 03, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Vocal Honors Recital 04, 12:00 PM. . . . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: Vocal Division 04, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Woodwind Chamber Recital 05, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . Criterions Jazz Ensemble Concert 10, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard Honors Recital 12, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . WCU Opera Theatre: Robin Hood* 13, 2:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . WCU Opera Theatre: Robin Hood* 14, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . 2021 WCU Harp Festival 14, 7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Brass Ensembles Concert 16, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . New Music Series 17, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Guitar Ensemble Concert

2022 JANUARY 31, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Stephen Ng, tenor

FEBRUARY 03, 12:00 PM. . . . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: Strings Division 07, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Kimberly Reighley, flute 08, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . New Music Series 13, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Concert Choir Concert 18 & 19,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th Annual International Trumpet Festival* 19, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Sounds of Caribbean at Uptown 20, 3:00PM. . . . . . . . . . Mastersingers Concert

20, 7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Symphony Orchestra: Irving H. Cohen Memorial & Concerto Winners’ Concert 23, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Chamber Winds & Concert Band Concert 26, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . 2nd Annual Orchestra Festival Concert 27, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert 27, 7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Dalí Quartet 28, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Henry Grabb, oboe & Jonathan Gaarder, bassoon

MARCH 03, 12:00 PM. . . . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: Sophomore Instrumental Scholarship Competition 03, 8:15PM. . . . . . . . . . . Winter Choral Festival 05, All Day. . . . . . . . . . . The Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia’s 10th Annual Flute Fair 07, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Ovidiu Marinescu, cello 22, 8:15 PM . . . . . . . . . . New Music Series 23 – 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32nd Annual WCU Jazz Festival* 27, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Wind Ensemble Concert 30, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Trivolti Flute Ensemble Concert

APRIL 01, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . WCU Steel Band & Latin Jazz Ensembles Concert 02, All Day, 34th Annual WCU Pre-Collegiate Piano Competition 04, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . WCU Percussion Faculty Recital: Ralph Sorrentino, David Nelson, and Brent Behrenshausen 05, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Trumpet Ensemble Concert 07, 12:00 PM. . . . . . . . . Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series: S. Powell Middleton Freshman Instrumental Scholarship Competition 08 & 09, 7:30 PM. . . . WCU Opera Theatre: Die Fledermaus* 10, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . 23rd Annual Cat Angel Benefit Concert 10, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Liberty Youth Wind Symphony Concert 10, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . WCU Pre-Collegiate Piano Competition Winners’ Recital 12, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Spring Choral Festival 13, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Guitar Ensemble Concert 14, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . New Music Series 19, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Percussion Ensemble Concert 20, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Woodwind Chamber Recital

21, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard Honors Recital 24, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Symphony Orchestra & Choirs Concert 25, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Jonathan Ragonese, saxophone & Peter Paulsen, double bass 26, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Jazz Combos & Statesmen Jazz Ensemble Concert 27, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Wind Symphony & Concert Band Concert 28, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Vocal Honors Recital

MAY 01, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Wind Ensemble Concert 01, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . Brass Ensembles Concert 02, 8:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Faculty Recital: Terry Klinefelter, piano with WCU Chamber Orchestra and Dalí Quartet 03, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . Collegium Musicum Concert 04, 8:15 PM. . . . . . . . . . Chamber Winds Concert 05, 11:00 AM. . . . . . . . . WSOM Spring Convocation Recital 05, 5:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . WCU Symphony Orchestra Presents: 5th Annual Concert on the Quad 06, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . Criterions Jazz Ensemble Concert 07, 7:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus Spring Concert 21, All Day. . . . . . . . . . . . 22nd Annual WCU International Organ Competition 22, 3:00 PM. . . . . . . . . . Unknown Bones – A Crossmen Alumni Benefit Concert

JUNE 27 – July 1. . . . . . . . . . . Elementary School and Middle School Summer Music Camps

JULY 11 – 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High School Summer Music Institute 17 – 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WCU Summer Jazz Camp 18 – 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wind Conducting Symposium 20 – 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choral Conducting Symposium 21, 7:30 PM. . . . . . . . . . . Criterions Alumni Reunion Concert 21 – 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orchestral Conducting Symposium 23 – 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vivace Leadership & Marching Band Camps *ticketed event

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