West Chester University Symphony Orchestra
The West Chester University Symphony Orchestra (WCUSO) offers musicians from the Wells School of Music (WSOM) and the broader West Chester University student community the opportunity to develop their technical playing, musicianship, and artistry through the study of standard and contemporary orchestral repertoire and seven to eight performances each year. On many occasions, the WCUSO is joined by soloists including WSOM faculty members, student winners of the annual Concerto Competition, and internationally renowned guest artists. A listing of sample past and future programs can be found below. Click on past programs to access recordings.
November 18, 2023
‘Tis the Season(s)
Paul Bryan, conductor
Robyn Bollinger, violin
- Piazzolla, The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
- Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 1 in G minor “Winter Dreams”, Op. 13
November 16, 2024
Sensational Saint-Saëns
Paul Bryan, conductor
Olivia Flickinger, violin
Dr. Emily Bullock, mezzo-soprano
- Danse Macabre – Poème symphonique
- Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix from Samson and Delilah
- Danse Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah
- Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 “Organ”
February 16, 2025
Painting Pictures
Paul Bryan, conductor
- L. Boulanger, D’un matin de printemps
- Mussorgsky/Ravel, Pictures at an Exhibition
Friday, September 26, 2025
Off with a Bang – A Tchaikovsky Celebration
Paul Bryan, conductor
Ovidiu Marinescu, cello
- Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
- Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Simply Transformational
Paul Bryan, conductor
- Dukas, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
- Glass/Glissant, Metamorphosis I
- Hindemith, Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber
String Studies at the Wells School of Music
The future of string studies at the Wells School of Music is bright. From private study with members of the Dalí Quartet and other highly regarded performers and pedagogues to high-level large and small ensemble experiences, string players at West Chester University have access to meaningful opportunities that prepare them for careers across music.
Please take a look at this video that shares more information about string studies at the WSOM.
Contact
Please contact Director of Orchestral Studies Paul Bryan for further information.
EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate Studies in Orchestral Conducting
This is a two-year Master’s Degree program offered to especially gifted musicians. These select students receive regular podium time with both orchestras, and also participate in the ensemble growth initiatives, both artistically and administratively. Musicians will graduate having delved deeply into music-making and career development. Students range from aspiring professional conductors to current conductors in education.