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Fall 2026 Events

    • The WLU Concert Series, sponsored by Day & Night Heating and Cooling Products, presents
      Lindsey Goodman, flute
      Thursday, September 10, 2026
      7pm, Elbin Auditorium, free and open to the public
      “Lindsey Goodman is one of the most electrifying, imaginative, and important voices in contemporary flute music today. Long celebrated for her gorgeous sound, masterful musicality, and visionary programming, Goodman continues to expand the boundaries of what the flute can say — and how boldly it can say it.” – The Flute View
      Goodman will perform works for flute and electronics by living American composers.

    • The WLU Concert Series, sponsored by Day & Night Heating and Cooling Products, presents
      Ayham Hammour, piano
      Thursday, September 17, 2026
      5pm, Interfaith Chapel, free and open to the public
      A native of Damascus, Ayham Hammour graduated with his Master’s degree with honorable mention from the Academy of Music in Krakow, Poland, and a Ph.D. from the Music Academy in Lodz, Poland.
      He is a top prize winner in several piano competitions including The International Piano Competition in Trzciana, Poland, the Golden Classical Music Award in New York, the Swiss International Competition, and The International Master Competition in Warsaw, Poland, among others.
      Dr. Hammour is an active performer who has played recitals and concerts in many prestigious concert halls across Europe and the US. Dr. Hammour serves as piano faculty for several music conservatories in Krakow, including the Bronisław Rutkowski Music School in Krakow and the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce.

    • The WLU Concert Series presents
      Monongahela Saxophone Quartet
      Sunday, October 4, 2026
      4pm, Interfaith Chapel, free and open to the public
      Originally formed in 2020 while studying under the direction of Dr. Keith Young at Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music, the Monongahela Saxophone Quartet is comprised of accomplished multi-instrumentalists and active educators within the Pittsburgh area: Jared Wolf, Nick Nutter, Tess Vanek, and Joseph Seman. Each member brings their own unique musical interests and experience to the group, including backgrounds in jazz, classical, and folk music from around the globe. The ensemble performs classic saxophone quartet repertoire and contemporary works in addition to non-traditional transcriptions and arrangements.

    • The WLU Hilltop Players present
      The Cripple of Inishmaan
      by Martin McDonagh
      Directed by Alex Burdick
      October 15-17, 7:30pm
      October 18, 2pm
      Kelly Theatre

    • The WL University Band presents
      American Fanfare
      Directed by Camilo Jauregui
      Wednesday, November 11, 2026
      7pm, Elbin Auditorium, free and open to the public

    • WLU Honors Festival
      Choir and Band Festival for High School students
      Nov 13 & 14
      Click here for more information

    • WLU Choirs in concert
      Directed by Dr. Douglas McCall
      Wednesday, November 18, 2026
      7pm, Interfaith Chapel, WLU

    • The WLU Hilltop Players present
      I Am Alice
      an adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland”
      Adapted and Directed by Michael Aulick
      December 3-5, 7:30pm
      December 6, 2pm
      Kelly Theatre

“My time at West Liberty truly prepared me for doing what I love: teaching music. The close-knit community on the Hilltop, comprehensive curriculum, and countless performance opportunities allowed me to not only grow as a musician, but also a leader in the classroom. I wouldn’t have my high school choral position without the music faculty at West Liberty.” Madison Linger, Music Education ’23.

“My studies in the WLU Music Technology program are helping my career progress within 3 months of graduating!  The flexible scheduling and variety of classes let me gain technology-based skills in music, video, and digital design.   West Liberty is the perfect school for anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge of music in an environment perfect for musical and artistic growth, because it has a tight knit family which is unbelievably supportive and encouraging.” Shane Musgrove, Music Technology ’18.

Degree Information

It’s performance education, and the latest technology. It’s also mentorship, dedication, and excellence. Find out more about our degree offerings.

Audition

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.

Scholarships

Various scholarships are available in music. Many scholarships are awarded every 8 semesters. Click here to see what’s available.

Faculty

Our award-winning faculty members are very active as performers, clinicians, and adjudicators.

Upcoming Events

West Liberty University Music Major Shadow Day
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Sign up here.

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.

WLU Music Major Scholarship Audition Days
Click here to register for an Audition
If you are interested in auditioning as a music major at WLU and would like to be considered for music scholarships, please click the link above to register for an audition day.
Scholarship audition days for 2021/2022 are:
  • April 9, 2022

Students may audition in person on the WLU campus, or virtually via Zoom.

https://westliberty.edu/music/audition-information/

About

The Department of Music & Theater at West Liberty University offers undergraduate degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Technology, and the flexible Bachelor of Arts in Music degree.

Among our many ensembles are the Marching Hilltoppers, WLU Singers, Wind Symphony, Choral Scholars, Opera Workshop, Percussion Ensemble, 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.