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355 Wharton Circle
West Liberty,West Virginia 26074
304-336-8006
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Bachelor of Music in Music Technology

Minor in Music

Minor in World Music

Minor in Music Production


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.

Faculty Info:

Dr. Linda Cowan, Dr. Matthew Harder, Dr. Gretchen Pohlman, Pat Garrett, Prof. Ryan Keeling, Dr. Anna Stephan-Robinson, Mitch Greco, Dr. Gerald Lee.



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Past Student Productions

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The Dining Room
(9/8/22 - 9/11/22)
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House Arrest: A Search for American Character In and Around the White House, Past and Present
(11/12/20 - 11/12/20)
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The Foreigner
(10/9/19 - 10/13/19)
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A FUNNY THING...FORUM
(4/10/13 - 4/14/13)
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