Longwood University Music Department

04/18/2026

Come join our amazing team!

04/17/2026

Join us in Jarman Auditorium on Tuesday!

04/16/2026

Come say hello to us at Virginia All-State Band, Chorus, and Orchestra!

04/15/2026

Exciting news!

We are thrilled to announce that Brianna Sklute Gatch will join our full-time music faculty this fall as Assistant Director of Bands/Lecturer of Music. Known for building strong programs and creating high-energy performance experiences, she brings exciting momentum to Longwood’s Music Department.

In this new position she will teach the University Band, Stampede Athletic Band, and other courses in the Music Department. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from VCU and a Master’s in Wind Band Pedagogy from the University of Louisville.

Ms. Gatch is currently finishing her ninth year at Clover Hill High School, where both her concert and athletic ensembles have consistently earned Superior ratings at VBODA assessments. She also currently serves as director of the University of Richmond Wind Ensemble. She is an active clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator across Virginia.

We can’t wait to welcome her to campus this fall!

03/29/2026

This Friday and Saturday several members of the Low Brass studio traveled with Dr. Waddell to Arlington for the American Trombone Workshop hosted by the US Army Band.

Students enjoyed hearing top trombonists from around the country, the army concert band, jazz orchestra, and so much more!

03/16/2026

02/25/2026

Our week of ensemble concerts kicks off tomorrow night, Wednesday 2/25 with Camerata and Chamber Singers: The Road Home in Molnar at 7:30 PM! Enjoy this preview from a recent Chamber Singers rehearsal.

Hope to see you there, or on our livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/_yhBkV0LQeE?si=V0i14_c43gPDlXwq

02/21/2026

It’s going to be a special performance. We hope to see you in the audience!!

02/21/2026

It’s going to be a great show, don’t miss it!

02/18/2026

We are so proud of Alum Paul Dembowski!

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