Wells School of Music

05/11/2026

Don't miss a special choral concert in Lansdale, PA next MONDAY, May 11 at 7pm - the West Chester University Concert Choir with the North Penn High School Chamber Singers! Free and open to the public Wells School of Music West Chester University of PA West Chester University Alumni

05/04/2026

West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents...

WCU Criterions Alumni Reunion Concert

Dave DiValentino, director

Alumni from West Chester University’s premier jazz ensemble, the Criterions, return to campus for a vibrant reunion performance featuring classic swing, big band favorites, and high-energy jazz selections. This free annual concert brings together generations of Criterion musicians for an unforgettable evening of musical excellence.
Free and Open to the Public
Tickets Not Required

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Philips Memorial Building
700 S. High Street
West Chester, PA 19383

05/01/2026

Seagle Festival functions as a professional summer opera and musical theater festival and as one of the oldest summer vocal training programs in the United States founded in 1915. Each summer, emerging singers are selected through a competitive nationwide audition process and spend the season studying with professional faculty while performing in fully staged productions and concerts for the public. Braedon O’Hara was selected as a 2026 Emerging Artist and is cast as George Benton in Dead Man Walking by Jake Heggie, Bob Beckett in H.M.S Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan, and performing in the ensemble of Sound of Music by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Braedon is the first active WCU student to be selected for this festival in the past decade and will continue his studies in Vocal Performance at the Wells School of Music this fall and continue his professional career performing in Wilmington Concert Opera’s production of Carmen by Georges Bizet covering the role of Escamillo and performing in the ensemble.

04/24/2026

West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents...

West Chester University Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition

Directed by Dr. Igor Resnianski

The West Chester University Annual Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition, now in its 36th year, provides students ages 9–18 with valuable performance opportunities and encourages a high standard of excellence among young pianists. This is a national competition with no geographic restrictions. There are three age groups with up to five cash prizes awarded in each group.

This year, the competition will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The award ceremony and Winners’ Recital will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Swope Music Building on the West Chester University campus.

Recital & Awards Presentation: Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the Ware Family Recital Hall. The recital will include performances by first-, second-, and third-place winners in each group. Attendance is required for all Honorable Mention recipients. Failure to attend will result in cancellation of the award.

Masterclass: Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Ware Family Recital Hall. The Masterclass will be conducted by a Wells School of Music piano professor. Both the Masterclass and Winners’ Recital are open to the public.

Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center
817 S. High St
West Chester, PA 19383

04/23/2026

West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents...

WCU Collegium Musicum Recital

Directed by Mark Rimple

Join us for an enchanting evening with the West Chester University Collegium Musicum. This recital will feature performances of early music, showcasing the rich and diverse repertoire from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

Experience the beauty of historical music played on period instruments by our talented students. This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to sharing this musical journey with you!

Free and Open to the Public
Tickets Not Required

Ware Family Recital Hall
Swope Music Building
817 S. High Street
West Chester, PA 19383

Recital credit offered

04/22/2026

West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents...

WCU Opera Theater

Directed by Nicholas Provenzale

Così Fan Tutte
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

Love is put to the test in the mischievous rom-com, Così fan tutte. With Mozart’s dazzling score and a hilarious
plot, this timeless classic still feels fun and fresh today. Performed in Italian with English supertitles.

This is a ticketed event
For ticket purchases please visit the Wells School of Music Ticketing website.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Philips Memorial Building
700 S. High St
West Chester, PA 19383

Recital credit offered

04/22/2026

Rams are headed to the 2026 PMEA Conference!
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Join us at this year’s conference for a showcase of performances featuring talented students and colleagues. Our faculty are excited to share their experience, artistry, and knowledge with PA's educators!

04/21/2026

Rams up! Midwest here we come!

We are very excited to announce that Murphy Music Press will be hosting a reading session at this year's Midwest Clinic! The West Chester University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Andrew Yozviak, will be showcasing new works from your favorite MMP composers!

More details coming soon — stay tuned!

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04/21/2026

West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents...

West Chester Children's Chorus Concert

Directed by Eileen Keller

Founded in 1990 by Karen L. Markey, the West Chester Children’s Chorus is a vibrant community organization for boys and girls in grades K through 12. Hosted by the Wells School of Music, this in-residence program offers a unique opportunity for our Music Education students to engage with and mentor young singers.

Join us for an enchanting evening of music as the talented young vocalists from the West Chester Children’s Chorus showcase their skills through a diverse repertoire of songs. This event promises to be a delightful experience for audiences of all ages, celebrating the hard work and dedication of these young performers.

Come and support the next generation of musicians and enjoy a night filled with beautiful harmonies and inspiring performances.

For more information visit: https://www.wcccmusic.org

Free and Open to the Public
Tickets Not Required

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Performing Arts Center
817 S. High Street
West Chester, PA 19383

No recital credit offered

04/20/2026

West Chester University Wells School of Music proudly presents...

Criterions Jazz Ensemble

Directed by Prof. Jonathan Ragonese

PA Artist in Residence: The Concertizing Criterions featuring Mark Dover

Join the Criterions Jazz Ensemble as they welcome world-renowned clarinetist, Mark Dover for their final concert before celebrating 100 years. Grammy® Award-winning clarinetist Mark serves as the clarinetist of Imani Winds, currently in residence at the Curtis Institute of Music. Dover and the Criterions will present a colorful concert of a new concerto for Mark by Prof. Jonathan Ragonese and big band music by 20th century icons: Leonard Bernstein & Igor Stravinsky.

Free and Open to the Public
Tickets Not Required

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre
Performing Arts Center
817 S. High Street
West Chester, PA 19383

Recital credit offered