Music Education at West Virginia University

05/16/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

05/13/2026

There is still time to sign up! Register by May 15 to get the Early Bird Discount! go.wvu.edu/world-music

04/27/2026

So proud of our Lab Band for a great semester!

This ensemble brings together Music Education majors on secondary instruments, all of whom gain hands-on podium experience. At the end of the semester, we pass out more difficult music for the students to experience. Check out the video below of the group working on Alex Shapiro’s Off the Edge, a high-energy piece with a digital backing track requiring the ensemble to sync their live performance with an electronic soundscape. Lab band is fast-paced. What you hear on this video is the result of about 20 minutes of teaching by Music Education majors Shaylee Groves and Samantha Lasure.

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04/22/2026

Congratulations to the members of the WVU American String Teachers Association, who were awarded the Outstanding New Organization Award from WVU Student Engagement and Leadership last night! Well done to these incredible students whose hard work, dedication, and commitment to fostering positive music education experiences are shown each day. Excellent work, Mountaineers!

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04/10/2026

We were so excited to host the Monongalia County Schools All-County Choir at WVU today! What a fantastic performance this evening!

03/05/2026

WVU Music Education students at WVMEA!

02/13/2026

We’re currently preparing to revise our Master’s in Music Education program, and we want to ensure it meets the needs of today’s educators.

Whether you already hold a Master’s degree in Music Education or are currently considering pursuing one, your perspective is invaluable to us. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts and help us build a program that truly serves the next generation of music leaders.

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11/18/2025

WVU Music Education students, friends, and alumni gathered at the Robert C. Byrd High School Band Craft Fair to perform festive music during the fundraiser. Thank you to the RCB Band and its directors, Tom Myers and Mike Cale, for allowing us to share some music with you all!

11/18/2025

WVU Music Education students, friends, and alumni gathered at the Robert C. Byrd High School Band Craft Fair to perform festive music during the fundraiser. Thank you to the RCB Band and its directors, Tom Myers and Mike Cale, for allowing us to share some music with you all!
WVU School of Music