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Upcoming Events:

All in-person Music Major Auditions have been suspended for the foreseeable future.

  • We are requesting a video submission. ex) YouTube Links
  • Given the difficulties with securing accompanists, you may submit recordings without accompaniment (a cappella). You may choose to use a recording from any online application (SmartMusic, Appcompanist, etc.), but this is not necessary.
  • If you have previously registered online, you will be contacted personally by Dr. Gretchen Pohlman.
  • If not, please go to https://westliberty.edu/music/audition-information/ to register.
  • If you are a vocalist and have questions please contact Dr. Ryan Keeling at [email protected]
  • If you are an instrumentalist and have questions please contact Dr. Gretchen Pohlman at [email protected]

WLU Concert Band Festival – THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Saturday, March 21, 2020

The WLU Band Program welcomes HIgh School and Middle School/Junior High Bands to participate in this unique performance opportunity on the WLU Campus! Ensembles are invited to perform as much of their state large ensemble literature as they would like.

This festival is set up in a clinic/feedback format. All ensembles will receive written and audio comments from multiple adjudicators, receive a quality recording of their concert, and a post-performance clinic with one of our festival adjudicators.

Entry fee is $75.00 per ensemble.

Directors! Click here to register for this event.

Please contact Dr. Gretchen L. Pohlman, WLU Director of Bands, for additional information or questions.

The Division of Music at West Liberty University
Learn to Perform, Teach, Direct, and Produce.

The West Liberty University Music Program has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1972. We offer degree programs in Music Education, Music Performance, and Music Technology. Our award-winning faculty are active professional performers, researchers, and educators. Our low student-to-teacher ratio provides a nurturing experience not found at larger institutions. Students can participate in a wide variety of performance opportunities including band, choir, steel band, electronic music ensemble, and jazz. We encourage you to visit us to learn more.

News and Notes

Hilltopper Bands Alumni, We Want to Hear from You!  The WLU Bands are looking to build our alumni outreach and base.  Please click the image to fill out the requested information.  We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your history with the Hilltopper Bands!

 

 

bethany fernbaugh
Bethany Fernbaugh (Music Education ’10) recently achieved National Board Certification!
Ryan Keeling graduated from West Liberty in 2008 with a degree in Choral Music Education. Ryan is now Director of Choral Activities at West Liberty University.

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