The small-but-mighty West Liberty University can boast of a music department which is an unheralded treasure! I’ve just returned from being Composer-in-Residence…and can tell you that I was deeply impressed. …Give serious consideration to the advantages of this hidden gem of a school!

Daniel Gawthrop

Composer

The Marching Hilltoppers

The Marching Hilltoppers will return next Fall, 2018! In the meantime, the music program is conducting two nationwide searches: Director of Bands, and Percussion.

Alum Returns to Join Faculty

Ryan Keeling (Music Education, 2008) joins the WLU music faculty as the new Director of Choral Activities.

MUSIC @ West Liberty

Welcome to West Liberty’s Music Program website. Scroll down for upcoming events and other links to information.

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Music Education

The BA in Music Education provides a variety of experiences that prepare talented individuals to meet the challenges of teaching K-12 choral, instrumental and general music in the 21st Century.

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Music Technology

The Bachelor of Music in Music Technology degree is the only such degree offered by institutions of higher learning in the state of West Virginia. Students learn in state-of-the-art facilities with experienced and dedicated instructors.

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Music Performance

A degree for those seeking careers as professional performers: brass, guitar, percussion, piano, voice, or woodwinds.

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Music @ West Liberty

The Division of Music at West Liberty University offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, and Music Technology. Our many ensembles are open to all WLU students and in some cases, the community as well. We pride ourselves on our connections with local organizations and our many outreach efforts to the surrounding community. Our award-winning faculty members are very active as performers, clinicians, and adjudicators.

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