Wells School of Music
Wells School of Music at West Chester University is a nationally accredited music school offering degrees in performance, education, theory, history, composition, and music therapy.
It is distinguished by its ensembles, modern facilities, 200+ annual concerts, and rich scholarship and career opportunities.
Address: Swope Music Building, 817 S. High Street, West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: (610) 436-2739
Fax: (610) 436-2873
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West Chester University Opens Registration for Summer Camps, Programs
Registration is now open, and spots remain for select summer camps and programs at West Chester University. More than 20 camp programs are available for…
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WCU’s Free Jazz Concert in November Pays Tribute to Illustrious Alumni
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music faculty, staff, students, and alumni will come together to pay tribute to one of its most illustrious alumni:…
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WCU’s Opera Theatre to Stage ‘Die Fledermaus’ This Weekend
West Chester University’s Opera Theatre will stage Johann Strauss Jr.’s Die Fledermaus on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 PM in the Emilie K.…
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Annual Jazz Festival Returns Next Week at West Chester University
For the first time since 2019, the Wells School of Music at West Chester University will bring world-class entertainment and live jazz to the surrounding…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Annual Holiday Program with Dec. 11 Concert
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music celebrates the 100th anniversary of the annual Holiday Program with a celebratory concert on Saturday, Dec. 11 at…
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World-Renowned Jazz Pianist to Perform Free Concert with WCU’s Criterions Jazz Ensemble on Friday
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will host a free concert featuring the Criterions Jazz Ensemble and world-renowned jazz pianist Orrin Evans. The ensemble…
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WCU’s 99th Annual Holiday Program Available Via Livestream on Dec. 5
The West Chester University Wells School of Music will continue an annual tradition, virtually, as the 99th Annual Holiday Program will be available to members…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music to Entertain Audiences with Free Virtual Performances This Fall
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will delight and entertain audiences with a number of free virtual performances this fall. Livestream links are available…
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WCU’s Criterions Jazz Ensemble to Present Virtual Concert on Friday
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will continue to delight and entertain audiences with dozens of free virtual performances this fall. Livestream links are…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music to Host 30th Annual Jazz Festival from March 18-21
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University is ready to bring world-class entertainment and free live jazz to the surrounding community as the…
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A Time-Honored Tradition: Ring in the Season at WCU’s 98th Annual Holiday Concert
West Chester University invites the community to ring in the holidays with a festive celebration of music at its 98th Annual Holiday Concert. The concert…
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WCU Music Professor to Premiere Groundbreaking Choral/Theatre Work
Robert Maggio, chair of the Department of Music Theory and Composition at West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, is gearing up for quite a…
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WCU Briefly: Registration Available for More Than 24 Camps This Summer
Summer Camps and Programs West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer programs and camps to entertain and enrich area youth from ages…
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WCU’s Marching Band Earns ‘Heisman Trophy of the Collegiate Band World’
West Chester University’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is the recipient of the 2019 Sudler Trophy. Presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the Sudler…
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WCU Professor Provides the Beat for The Nutcracker’s Dancing Feet
A Wells School of Music faculty member at West Chester University will surely be seeing visions of sugarplums this holiday season. Ralph Sorrentino, Assistant Chair…
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West Chester University Professor Earns Grammy Nomination for Album Recorded on Campus
A professor in West Chester University’s Wells School of Music has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Randall Scarlata, distinguished baritone and professor of Applied…
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Student-Led University Theatre Group at WCU Raises $17,000 to Help Fight AIDS
West Chester University theatre students shattered records by raising more than $17,000 to support the New York-based Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a nonprofit that provides…
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WCU’s School of Music to Present Benefit Concert on Thursday, Holiday Program on Saturday
One of the esteemed ensembles at West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will present a benefit concert on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 8:15 PM…






























































