The WCUSO Celebrates America The West Chester University Symphony Orchestra Paul Bryan, Conductor Robert Skoniczin, Trumpet Laurie Bernotsky, Narrator
Friday, October 2, 2026 Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building 7:30 PM
PROGRAM The Star-Spangled Banner ................................ ....................... John Stafford Smith/arranged by Otto -Werner Mueller (1750-1836) The Magnificent Seven – Symphonic Suite ................................ ................................ ................................ ...Elmer Bernstein (1922-2004) Born on the Fourth of July ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......John Williams (b. 1932) Robert Skoniczin, trumpet Our America, Op. 17 ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........Ovidiu Marinescu (b. 1965) Commissioned and premiered by the Helena Symphony Generous additional support provided by a West Chester University Provost Research Grant
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Chester from New England Triptych ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. William Schuman (1910-1992) Adagio for Strings ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Lincoln Portrait ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ Aaron Copland (1900-1990) President Laurie Bernotsky, narrato r
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ENSEMBLE PERSONNEL Violin 1 Stefania Osorio, concertmaster - Kimberly Weberg, associate concertmaster Victoria Zimmerman - Anna Tsemekhman Irene Sedun - Lea Rubenstein Christina Wiest - Maleah Booker Paola Loaiza - Alex Cuenca Violin 2 Fabián Salamanca, principal - Grace Pothen, associate principal Joaquin Ried - Maria Fleet Deborah Slack - Sonya Savini Elena Gehret - Ava Sensenig Alana Alexander - Isabela Ortiz Gianna Mincin - Laylanni Mercedes -Cespedes Viola Ricardo Vera, principal - Julian Mabee, associate principal Braden Cavada - Alexandra Starr Alyssa Lingenfelter - Albelys Del Rosario Pucheu Bernice Van Rooyen - Hugo Gonzalez Cello Adan Caldera Quintero, principal - Cody Kohler, associate principal Beatrix Thompson - Macayla Symonds Sadie Hanish - Aidan Jianniney Aiden Dougherty - Taylor McCoy Lauren Bobb - Jazzy Hall Lilac Burke - Ashton Yeager Russell Platt Bass Braden Baker, principal - Connor Landis, associate principal Sarah Dolan - MaK Yeager Addison Lesher Flute Taylor Barron, principal Natalie Doyle Emily Raffaele, piccolo Oboe Michelle Pretsch, principal Nico Cooper Penelope Michua -Brooks, English horn Clarinet Rachel Schiariti, principal Addison Roach Nikita Mendelsohn, E-flat clarinet Charlotte Brewer, bass clarinet Bassoon Dan Scheutz, principal Jorja Baker Gabe Kolsevich, contrabassoon
Horn Dylan Beaman, principal Rachel Gavi Addy Mohnkern James Davidson Tyler Davis Trumpet Emily Weschules, principal Sam Thomas Spencer Robinson Sean Buchanan Liam Mitchell Trombone Jacob Wazeka, principal Anja Schoepfer Ariel Beltran, bass trombone
Tuba Noah Fricker, principal Timpani Michael Falzone, principal Percussion Nikolai Sbityakov, principal Zack Bell Aurora Tufariello Angie Wilson Harp Daniel Benedict, guest artist Piano/Celesta Andrew Milsten, principal
UPCOMING WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS For full event details visitwcupa.edu/music or call (610) 436-2739 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 , 11:00 AM And now: a word from our friends: Orrin Evans Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building
Thursday, October 8, 2026 , 7:30 PM Chamber Winds Concert Andrew Yozviak, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 , 7:30 PM Fall Choral Festival Concert Kimberly Adams & Ryan Kelly, directors Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building
Friday, October 23, 2026 , 7:30 PM Concert Choir & Mastersingers Concert Kimberly Adams & Ryan Kelly, directors Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center
Sunday, October 25, 2026 , 3:00 PM Wind Ensemble Concert Andrew Yozviak, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 , 7:30 PM Vocal Honors Recital Emily Bullock, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 , 7:00 PM West Chester Halloween Parade Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band Downtown West Cheser, PA
Sunday, November 1, 2026 , 3:00 PM Faculty Recital: Igor Resnianski, piano Philips Autograph Library Philips Memorial Building
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