WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 15, 2019 — The West Liberty University Wind Symphony and Concert Band will present the final concert of their Spring 2019 Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, located at 141 Kruger St., Wheeling. The concert is free and open to the public.
The concert will feature works composed by Frank Erickson, Claude T. Smith, Frank Ticheli, Michael Markowski, Clare Grundman, and Samuel Hazo.
The musicians are under the direction of Dr. Gretchen L. Pohlman, assistant professor of music and director of bands at WLU.
Students and instruments in the Wind Symphony include:
- Piccolo, Sydney Lawrence
- Flute, Sydney Lawrence and Elizabeth Kochis
- Clarinet, Paige Wallace, Emily Taylor and Kylie Beck
- Bassoon, Abigail Hart
- Alto Saxophone, Tyler Funk
- French Horn, Macy Lemasters, Dr. Anna Stephan-Robinson
- Trumpet, Jordan Shultz, Professor Patrick Garrett
- Trombone, Owen Pearson
- Bass Trombone, Chandler Wayne
- Euphonium, Kodey Liller
- Tuba, Doug Torres
- Percussion, Josh Garrett, Robert Moore, Christian Oliver and Jason Sivert
A final chance to enjoy the Wind Symphony joined by the Concert Band takes place on Thursday, April 25.
Members of the Concert Band are:
- Flute, Sydney Lawrence, Melissa Oliver
- Clarinet, Baylee Snyder and Paige Wallace
- Bass Clarinet, Christian Oliver
- Horn, Jasmyn Brown, Alison Gemberling
- Trumpet, Macy Lemasters, Shannon Shflett, Jordan Shultz, Courtney Slider
- Trombone, Abigail Hart
- Bass Trombone, Chandler Wayne
- Tuba, Doug Torres, Josh Silverstein
- Percussion, Owen Pearson, Hunter Ramsey (high school student), Daphney Tanner, Maria Yates (high school student), Jason Sivert
Pohlman joined the College of Arts and Communication last spring and is a native of Troy, Mo. She recently completed her doctoral degree in philosophy at the University of Missouri, where she worked extensively with athletic bands, and served as co-conductor of the University Concert band, and guest conductor with both the University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.
She earned her master’s in music at Missouri State University and her bachelor’s in music education at Southwest Missouri State University.
The West Liberty University music program is nationally accredited by NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) and is recognized for its award-winning faculty and staff.
Performance opportunities for students at WLU include the Marching Hilltoppers, the Wind Symphony, University Band, WLU Singers, Choral Scholars, African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, Community Choir, Steel Bands, Hilltop Opera, Jazz Combos, Percussion Ensemble, and the Electronic Music Ensemble.
West Liberty University is West Virginia’s oldest institution and offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, plus a growing number of graduate programs.
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