West Chester University: Wells School Of Music Invites Audiences To Campus For Live, Public Performances This Se ...

Press release from West Chester University:

August 19, 2021

Christopher Hanning, Dean of the Wells School of Music says, “Many members of our
community don’t realize that our student and faculty performances are open to the
public. Now, when audiences are hungry for live entertainment options, we are thrilled
to be able to open our doors for public performances. Our expert faculty, who perform
nationally and internationally, can be heard for free in an up-close and personal
setting, and the excellent quality of our students and student ensembles are also
on display.”

Fall highlights include five faculty recitals to kick-off the month of September:
Anita Greenlee, organ, on September 10; Vincent Craig, piano, on September 13, The
Dalí Quartet on September 19, Gloria Galante, harp, on September 20, and Grammy award-winner
David Cullen, guitar, on September 27th. Faculty recitals continue throughout the semester.

Other performances this fall include the beloved Criterions Jazz Ensemble on September
24; the West Chester University Symphony Orchestra on October 1; the Wind Ensemble
and Wind Symphony perform together on October 7; and the Fall Choral Festival takes
place on October 26. All four concerts are in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall.
The West Chester University Opera Theatre will stage a rousing production of ROBIN
HOOD on November 12 and 13.

The 100th Anniversary of the Holiday Program, a time-honored tradition that is well-attended
by alumni, students, parents, and members of the surrounding community, is the culmination
of the fall season. Many of the school’s ensembles come together to perform seasonal
selections to help ring in the holidays. The program is on December 11 at 3 p.m.

All faculty, staff, students, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are
required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when indoors. Face masks may
be worn when outdoors, but it is not an obligation of this policy notice. Mask and
COVID-19 safety measures at West Chester University will continue to be updated here. Please check ahead for updated information before attending your performance.

West Chester University’s Wells School of Music offers students an outstanding opportunity in concentrated performance and musicianship.
The School’s superior performance and practice venues include 22 new Steinways, Skinner
organ, tech lab, Roland piano lab, and more. Students study with renowned faculty
who have dual careers as dedicated educators and professional musicians. Faculty provide
private lessons for all music students and are the directors for numerous student
ensembles. The School supports a wide variety of performance degrees, including a
Bachelor of Music in Performance, as well as a Master of Music in Performance. Graduates
pursue successful careers at major institutions and teach music education at home
and abroad.

This press release was produced by West Chester University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.