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School-of-Music
West Virginia University — Morgantown, WV
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Performance - Jazz and Commercial Music
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Composition
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Music and Health
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music Business and Industry
Certificate in Music Industry
Master of Music in Performance
Master of Music in Performance - Piano Pedagogy
Master of Music in Collaborative Piano
Master of Music in Jazz Pedagogy
Master of Music in Conducting
Master of Music in Composition
Master of Music in Music Theory
Master of Music in Music Education
Master of Arts in Music Business and Industry
Graduate Certificate in Music Industry
Artist Diploma in Music Performance
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance
Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting
About the program
We, the members of the West Virginia University School of Music, share a mission, to create an innovative and inclusive musical community that prepares informed, ethical students for meaningful creative lives as performers, educators, composers, conductors, music therapists, entrepreneurs, and scholars.
We strive to cultivate a vibrant community of musicians and scholars who engage in research and creative activity in the fields of music performance and improvisation, composition, music-teacher education, theory, musicology, music therapy, technology, and industry. Our rigorous programs and distinguished faculty provide students the opportunity to develop the abilities to become consummate leaders in the musical arts.
We seek to cultivate an environment of trust, respect, and accountability that empowers all members of our community to contribute their talents and expertise in support of our mission and vision.
Acceptance rate
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): To be accepted into West Virginia University's School of Music, you need to be admitted to WVU as an undergraduate student and successfully complete an audition and/or interview.
Faculty
- Woodwinds Nina Assimakopoulos
- Flute Cynthia Anderson
- Oboe Lynn Hileman
- Bassoon John Weigand
- Clarinet Jeffrey Siegfried
- Saxophone Brass Robert Sears
- Trumpet Jonas Thoms
- Horn Hakeem Bilal
- Trombone Carson McTeer
- Tuba/Euphonium Percussion George Willis Brian Wolfe
- Drumset Michael Vercelli
- World Music Strings Mikylah Myers
- Violin Andrea Priester Houde
- Viola Erin Ellis
- Cello Andrew Kohn
- Double Bass John Bagnato
- Guitar Lauren Starkey
- Class Guitar Christine Mazza
- Harp Ensembles Mitchell Arnold
- Director of Orchestra Cheldon Williams
- Associate Director of Bands James Kenon Mitchell
- Director of Opera Kym Scott
- Director of Choral Activities Jared Sims
- Director of Jazz Scott Tobias
- Director of Bands Michael Vercelli
- Director of World Music Composition and Theory Jay Chattaway
- Distinguished Composer in Residence Yu-Chun Chien Matthew Heap Andrew Kohn Kyle Simpson David Taddie Lecturers Sara Beattie Timothy DeWitt Rebecca Kreider Adam Osmianski Mark Reilly Stacey Russell Natalie Shafer Renee Wyatt Musicology & Ethnomusicology Teresita Lozano Travis Stimeling Michael Vercelli Jennifer Walker Music Education Jason Gossett Angela Munroe Sandra Schwartz Keyboard Peter Amstutz
- Piano Lucy Mauro
- Piano William Haller
- Emeritus Sun Jung Lee
- Staff Accompanist Voice Rob Chafin
- Voice Hope Koehler
- Voice William Koehler
- Voice Laura Knoop Very
- Voice James Kenon Mitchell
- Opera Coach Recording Technology Mark Benincosa Music Industry Joshua Swiger Darko Velichkovski Paige Levy Steve Wonsiewicz Music Therapy Hannah Ivey Bush Ryan Carroll Grace Lauzon Lauren Starkey Jazz Jared Sims John Bagnato Lisa Bleil Thomas Harrison Paul Thompson Brian Wolfe Staff Jodie Marie Lewis
- Administrative Associate Tim Richards
- Piano Technician Kirill Tyulkov
- Piano Technician Lamar Riddick
- Program Assistant
- Bands Karen Taddie
- Community Music Program Coordinator
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- Marshall University School of Theatre and Dance Huntington
- Shepherd University Department of Contemporary Art and Theatre Shepherdstown
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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2012 – 2/4/2012 | West Virginia University |
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