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Morgantown,West Virginia 26506
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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


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.

Faculty Info:

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, Organ, 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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(2/25/22 - 3/6/22)
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You Can't Take It with You
(4/5/19 - 4/14/19)
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PIRATES OF PENZANCE
(4/6/17 - 4/9/17)
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(2/2/12 - 2/4/12)
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