West Virginia State University Music

06/11/2026

Throwback to the 1995 West Virginia State College Yellow Jacket Marching Band, under the direction of Christopher Card! This was from the band's Latin American Show, performed in an exhibition at the Hurricane High School "Whirlwind of Music" Band Festival.

This was the show's opener, "Aztec Fire", by Jay Bocook.

06/11/2026

The West Virginia State University Music Department sends its thoughts to the friends, family, and students of Greg James, longtime band director at Richwood High School in Richwood, WV.

06/04/2026

Throwback to the 2002 West Virginia State College Yellow Jacket Marching Band, under the direction of Julie Gendrich!

05/28/2026

Throwback to the West Virginia State College Gospel Cavaliers of 1975–76! This group performed in Chicago, Illinois during a tour in the spring of 1976.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, West Virginia State University honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We pause in remembrance of their sacrifice and reflect with gratitude on the legacy they leave behind.

05/21/2026

Throwback to the West Virginia State College Brass Ensemble of 1962–63, under the instruction of Mr. James R. Keadle.

05/21/2026

The Clay County High School Band received the honor of playing with West Virginia State University on May 7th. Our Band was awarded this opportunity for winning the competition of having the most band members present during the Annual West Virginia State University Band Day. We are extremely thankful for the opportunity this presented for our students and school.

05/20/2026

Today is National Band Director's Day! Tag your band director or comment your favorite memory of them!

05/10/2026

If you missed the WVSU Wind Ensemble & Clay County High School Band concert this past Thursday, it is now uploaded to our YouTube. We do apologize for a couple of technical audio issues.

The WVSU Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Joshua Cole, and the Clay County High School Band, under the direction of Mrs. Kristie Keiffer, performed ...