Wells School of Music Announces 2026/27 Season and September Highlights
Faculty, Student, and Guest Performances are Free and Open to the Public
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music (WSOM) invites the community to experience an exciting lineup of free performances throughout September, featuring faculty recitals, student ensembles, and guest artists.
Recognized for their artistry and performances with professional ensembles and orchestras throughout the region, Wells School of Music faculty bring their expertise to campus stages throughout the year. The school’s performances offer audiences opportunities to enjoy exceptional music in WCU’s state-of-the-art performance venues—all free and open to the public.
September highlights includes:
Tuesday, September 1 – Faculty Recital: Daniel Cherry, Trombone
7:30 p.m. | Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts
Center, 817 S. High St., West Chester
Friday, September 11 – 10th Annual Concert on the Quad
7–9 p.m. | Academic Quad
See dedicated newsroom story for details at https://www.wcupa.edu/communications/newsroom/2026/08.19QuadConcert.aspx
Monday, September 14 – Faculty Recital: Gloria Galante, Harp
7:30 p.m. | Ware Recital Hall, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817
S. High St., West Chester
Sunday, September 20 – Faculty Recital: Carl Cranmer, Piano
3 p.m. | Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center,
817 S. High St., West Chester
Wednesday, September 23 – Chamber Strings Concert
7:30 p.m. | Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High St.,
West Chester
Sunday, September 27 – Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert
3 p.m. | Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High St.,
West Chester
Monday, September 28 – Guest Artist Recital: John Lane & Allen Otte
7:30 p.m. | Ware Recital Hall, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817
S. High St., West Chester
The Wells School of Music presents more than 100 events each season, offering a diverse range of musical experiences spanning classical, jazz, opera, new music, and more. Featuring performances by faculty, students, guest artists and ensembles, the series reflects WSOM’s longstanding role as a vibrant cultural resource for the WCU campus and surrounding community.
For more details and a full calendar of events for the 2026/27 academic year, visit: www.wcupa.edu/music/eventscalendar.aspx or link to the full season brochure.