ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Anna Gutzler, music education Anna is a senior music education major on piano at West Chester University. Anna’s passion for piano started when she began lessons at five years old. From there, her love for music flourished as she began participating in band, choir, and orchestra throughout grade school. During her time in the Wells School of music studying with Dr. Craig and Dr. Cranmer, she found a deeper passion for collaborative piano, accompanying various junior and senior recitals. She also has been drum major for the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching band for 3 years, keyboardist for wind ensemble, and alto in concert choir. Outside of performing, she is a sister of Sigma Alpha Iota, a women’s music fraternity, and a member of the American Choral Directors Association. After graduation, she plans to teach choir and continue performing as a piano accompanist.
Gracie Tennant, music education Gracie is a music education major on trombone in her senior year at West Chester University. Gracie began playing the trombone at the age of nine and immediately fell in love with the instrument. Through elementary, middle and high school, her passion for music grew as she participated in band, orchestra, and other extra ensembles, attending various festivals along the way. In her time studying under Dr. Cherry at the Wells School of Music, she has been involved in many ensembles including Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Winds, Brass Ensemble, and Trombone Ensemble. Aside from trombone performance, Gracie is also a current drum major for the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, a sister of Sigma Alpha Iota, a women’s music fraternity, a member of Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honors Society, and a member of WCU NAfME-C. After graduating from WCU, she plans to teach elementary music, private lessons, and continue to perform as much as she can.