Music Tech Grad Wins Beat Contest
Shane Musgrove, a WLU Music Technology graduate from 2015, recently won a beat contest hosted by a Los Angeles-based artist
Shane Musgrove, a WLU Music Technology graduate from 2015, recently won a beat contest hosted by a Los Angeles-based artist
Kyle Cook, a 2013 graduate of West Liberty University, was recently named a semi-finalist in the 2022 Grammy Music Educator
The West Liberty University African Drum & Dance Ensemble, directed by Dr. Mitch Greco, performed during “Lunch With Books” at
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 groups. We encourage you to visit us to learn more.
Contact us anytime at music@westliberty.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!
It’s performance education, and the latest technology. It’s also mentorship, dedication, and excellence. Find out more about our degree offerings.
Among our many ensembles are the Marching Hilltoppers, University Singers, Wind Symphony, Community Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Choral Scholars, African Drum and Dance Ensemble, University Band, Steel Band, and Electronic Music Ensemble.
Various scholarships are available in music. Many scholarships are awarded every 8 semesters. Click here to see what’s available.
Our award-winning faculty members are very active as performers, clinicians, and adjudicators.
West Liberty University Music Major Shadow Day
Thursday, April 21, 2022
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Open to area high school juniors & seniors interested in pursuing a music major in college. Limit of 20 participants (there is no registration fee for this event)
Come experience what it’s like to be a music major at West Liberty University! You will be paired with a current WLU music major based on your program of interest and primary instrument/voice.
Degrees Offered:
– Music Education – BA in Music
– Music Technology – Music Minor
– Music Performance
Contact Dr. Gretchen Pohlman-Bassett, Director of Bands at Gretchen.pohlman@westliberty.edu with any questions.
Students may audition in person on the WLU campus, or virtually via Zoom.
The Division of Music at West Liberty University offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, and Music Technology.
Among our many ensembles are the Marching Hilltoppers, University Singers, Wind Symphony, Community Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Choral Scholars, African Drum and Dance Ensemble, University Band, Steel Band, and Electronic Music Ensemble.
Our award-winning faculty members are very active as performers, clinicians, and adjudicators.
MUSIC @ WLU
West Liberty University
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND CREATIVE ARTS
208 University Dr.
West Liberty, WV 26074
304.336.8006
304.336.8056