Stumptown: Singer at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church - 05.18.13 - Saturday

The Randy White Quartet will be performing at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Stumptown, WV, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM.

Everyone is welcome.

GSC Spring Jazz Band Concert - April 30, 2013 - Tonight

The Glenville State College Jazz Band concert is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

“The concert will feature various styles of music for the big band. There will be some classic swing music, a couple bebop standards, some funk, some jazz rock, and even a new Beach Boys tune that came out last summer,” said Dr. David Lewis, Jazz Band Director and GSC Assistant Professor of Music Education. “As always, there will be lots of student soloists. I’m proud of how the group has improved over the last few years,” said Lewis.

The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Fine Arts Department at 304.462.6340.

GSC Spring Concert Band Performance - 04.26.13 - This Evening

Members of the Glenville State College Concert Band will be performing their spring concert on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

“We are playing a well-rounded program that will feature many wonderful works,” said Lloyd Bone, GSC Fine Arts Department Chair, Concert Band Director, and Assistant Professor of Music. The band members will be performing ‘Amparito Roca,’ ‘Emperata Overture,’ ‘The Walking Frog,’ ‘Gettysburg,’ ‘Caribbean Fantasy,’ and a world premiere composition by GSC Jazz Band Director and Assistant Professor of Music Education Dr. David Lewis.

One of the works will feature one of GSC’s Faculty Emeriti, Harry Rich, who was a music professor at GSC for twenty years before retiring in 2004. He recently returned to the campus to teach trumpet at GSC as an adjunct professor. Rich will be on stage with the band during the concert playing a trumpet solo. He will perform “Charlier Etude No. Two” arranged by 2012 GSC music education graduate Jared Young of Summersville (Nicholas County), West Virginia.

Admission for GSC students will be free with IDs, and general admission will be by donation.

For more information, contact Sheri Skidmore in the GSC Fine Arts Department at or 304.462.6340.

GSC Spring Jazz Band Concert - 04.30.13

The Glenville State College Jazz Band concert is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

“The concert will feature various styles of music for the big band. There will be some classic swing music, a couple bebop standards, some funk, some jazz rock, and even a new Beach Boys tune that came out last summer,” said Dr. David Lewis, Jazz Band Director and GSC Assistant Professor of Music Education. “As always, there will be lots of student soloists. I’m proud of how the group has improved over the last few years,” said Lewis.

The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Fine Arts Department at 304.462.6340.

GSC Spring Concert Band Performance - April 26, 2013

Members of the Glenville State College Concert Band will be performing their spring concert on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

“We are playing a well-rounded program that will feature many wonderful works,” said Lloyd Bone, GSC Fine Arts Department Chair, Concert Band Director, and Assistant Professor of Music. The band members will be performing ‘Amparito Roca,’ ‘Emperata Overture,’ ‘The Walking Frog,’ ‘Gettysburg,’ ‘Caribbean Fantasy,’ and a world premiere composition by GSC Jazz Band Director and Assistant Professor of Music Education Dr. David Lewis.

One of the works will feature one of GSC’s Faculty Emeriti, Harry Rich, who was a music professor at GSC for twenty years before retiring in 2004. He recently returned to the campus to teach trumpet at GSC as an adjunct professor. Rich will be on stage with the band during the concert playing a trumpet solo. He will perform “Charlier Etude No. Two” arranged by 2012 GSC music education graduate Jared Young of Summersville (Nicholas County), West Virginia.

Admission for GSC students will be free with IDs, and general admission will be by donation.

For more information, contact Sheri Skidmore in the GSC Fine Arts Department at or 304.462.6340.

SPECIAL SING at the Little Kanawha Independent Church - 04.20.13 - This Saturday

There will be a Special Sing at the Little Kanawha Independent Church, at Burnsville on April 20, 2013.

The service will start at 7:00 PM.

The featured singers will be The BrighterSide Quartet from Belva, WV.

Bring a friend and come and join us for a joyous time in the Lord.

Everyone Welcome!

Ronzel Roberts, Pastor

GSC Spring Concert Band Performance - 04.26.13

Members of the Glenville State College Concert Band will be performing their spring concert on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

“We are playing a well-rounded program that will feature many wonderful works,” said Lloyd Bone, GSC Fine Arts Department Chair, Concert Band Director, and Assistant Professor of Music. The band members will be performing ‘Amparito Roca,’ ‘Emperata Overture,’ ‘The Walking Frog,’ ‘Gettysburg,’ ‘Caribbean Fantasy,’ and a world premiere composition by GSC Jazz Band Director and Assistant Professor of Music Education Dr. David Lewis.

One of the works will feature one of GSC’s Faculty Emeriti, Harry Rich, who was a music professor at GSC for twenty years before retiring in 2004. He recently returned to the campus to teach trumpet at GSC as an adjunct professor. Rich will be on stage with the band during the concert playing a trumpet solo. He will perform “Charlier Etude No. Two” arranged by 2012 GSC music education graduate Jared Young of Summersville (Nicholas County), West Virginia.

Admission for GSC students will be free with IDs, and general admission will be by donation.

For more information, contact Sheri Skidmore in the GSC Fine Arts Department at or 304.462.6340.

SPECIAL SING at the Little Kanawha Independent Church - April 20, 2013

There will be a Special Sing at the Little Kanawha Independent Church, at Burnsville on April 20, 2013.

The service will start at 7:00 PM.

The featured singers will be The BrighterSide Quartet from Belva, WV.

Bring a friend and come and join us for a joyous time in the Lord.

Everyone Welcome!

Ronzel Roberts, Pastor

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Spring Has Sprung

MonPower workers working on their lines along mineral road and new GSC Waco Center - 04.10.13

 

WV countys school buses parked on old U-pak lot while students attend the GSC Percussion Ensemble - 04.10.13

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GSC Percussion Ensemble Tickets Selling Out

The annual Glenville State College Percussion Ensemble concert is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2013 and Friday, April 12, 2013 at 7: 00 PM both evenings.

Tickets for the Friday show are already sold out, but seats remain open for the Thursday performance.

The ensemble is composed of a wide variety of percussion instruments. The band members have to be proficient in playing a wide array of these instruments in order to perform the elaborate routines performed during the show.

The percussion ensemble members have been practicing twice a week for the past two months. They have met for four hours every Thursday evening, and seven hours each Sunday. As the event grows closer, the band will add a third weekly practice, and eventually a fourth until they begin daily practice for the first two weeks of the month of April.

“The excitement and loyalty of our audience keeps us motivated to maintain this schedule, “ said GSC Associate Professor of Music John McKinney. “ This will be the 33rd year of the Percussion Ensemble and we look forward to sharing great music and entertainment with all in attendance.”  McKinney elaborated on the band members. “The group is a mixture of current GSC students and GSC alumni.  It makes for a great educational mix of students studying to make a living in music and those who are doing so now.  The sharing of musical experiences is excellent. “

There will also be daytime concerts on Tuesday, April 09 and Wednesday, April 10, 2013 for West Virginia public school students.

For more information, to reserve seats for Thursday, April 11th, or to be added to the Friday, April 12th waiting list, contact Sheri Skidmore in the GSC Fine Arts Department at “Sheri.Skidmore@glenville.edu” or 304.462.4130.

SPECIAL SING at the Little Kanawha Independent Church - 04.30.13

There will be a Special Sing at the Little Kanawha Independent Church, at Burnsville on April 20, 2013.

The service will start at 7:00 PM.

The featured singers will be The BrighterSide Quartet from Belva, WV.

Bring a friend and come and join us for a joyous time in the Lord.

Everyone Welcome!

Ronzel Roberts, Pastor

GSC Concert Features Three Musical Groups in One Night – Tonight – 03.01.13

A concert featuring the Glenville State College Concert Choir, Brass Ensemble and Woodwind Ensemble is scheduled for March 01, 2013. The program will begin at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

GSC Assistant Professor of Music, Fine Arts Department Chair, and Brass Ensemble Director Lloyd Bone said, “The main point of this concert is that it will be highly diverse and one of the most diverse presentations on campus of the entire school year. This is a fun concert for the performers as a very wide variety of chamber music will be performed,”

“Usually in the woodwind ensemble, we play transcriptions of either classical music or classic band repertoire that our students may not otherwise play while here,” said GSC Assistant Professor of Music Education and Woodwind Ensemble Director Dr. David Lewis. “This year, we’re doing something a little different in that we’re playing classic rock – Beatles music from the Sgt. Pepper era. Most of the music comes from the recording sessions that ultimately yielded the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. “

Organizers say the choir will be singing pieces mainly about on our Earth. “One piece, Geographical Fugue, is actually a spoken rhythmic piece rather than sung.  I have challenged the students to find beauty in the Earth around them.  They have been taking and sending in photos that will be projected during the concert.  It will be a beautiful concert,” said GSC Assistant Professor of Music and Vocal Director Teresa Dody.

Bone, Lewis, and Dody say all three groups will be performing new and exciting pieces. They believe this year’s concert promises to be a thrill for returning visitors as well as a great first experience for those interested in attending for the first time.

General admission is by donation, and GSC students will be admitted free with IDs. For more information, contact Sheri Skidmore in the GSC Fine Arts department at “Sheri.Skidmore@glenville.edu” or at 304.462.6340.

Glenville State College Bluegrass Band Performs Nationally and Close to Home

The Glenville State College Bluegrass Band has been on the road a lot in the past several months and plans to do the throughout this new year. Band members made appearances at numerous festivals and toured memorable locations that are all part of bluegrass history.

The band traveled to Nashville, Tennessee last summer and visited the famous Ryman Auditorium, former site of the Grand Ole Opry. While in Tennessee, GSC Bluegrass Band members stayed at the home of classic country music star Tom T. Hall and his wife Miss Dixie. They began work on recording their first CD in Hall’s studio with the assistance of GSC alumna Rebekha Long, who was the first graduate of the GSC Bluegrass Music Degree Program. The CD was released on October 23, 2012 at the annual GSC Bluegrass Concert during homecoming week and is now available for sale at the campus bookstore.

GSC Bluegrass band members Ryan Spangenberg, Brittany McGuire, Richie Jones,
Toni Doman, Laiken Boyd, and Megan Darby at the historic Ryman Auditorium

The bluegrass band members also performed at last year’s Memorial Day celebration in Burnsville, West Virginia (Braxton County) letting them give back to a local community.

Ryan Spangenberg, a GSC senior bluegrass music major from Madison, Ohio, toured with the band last year. “Touring with the bluegrass band has been a very good opportunity for me because it demonstrates real life scenarios like those facing a professional touring band. We learned how to properly organize every aspect of a tour including transportation and budgeting living expenses for a group of musicians. I must say, overall, touring with the GSC Bluegrass Band has been a very enlightening experience,” said Spangenberg.

GSC Bluegrass Degree Program Director Megan Darby attended the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, Indiana last summer and spoke to attendees about the GSC Bluegrass Program. In honor of the program she was given the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Wall of Fame board by Gary Hibbs. The board, which is over eight feet long and double-sided, was auctioned off for nearly $500 and has been signed by bluegrass legends like Earl Scruggs, Jack Cook, and Jesse McReynolds. The board is now proudly displayed in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

Toni Doman recording for the bluegrass band’s album

On another 2012 venture, the bluegrass band took a trip to ROMP: Bluegrass Roots and Branches Festival in Owensboro, Kentucky. That festival is hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Museum and features renowned performers such as Vince Gill and the Lonesome River Band. As a result, a partnership offering internship positions to bluegrass students at the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky is in the works and may begin as early as this summer.

Most recently, some of the band members played holiday tunes in the Grand Hall for guests staying at the Stonewall Resort (Lewis County, West Virginia). The band performed on February 7th at the Pioneer Grille restaurant in Glenville, West Virginia (Gilmer County) and will continue to perform on the first Thursday of every month through May.

Bluegrass band members Brittany McGuire, Ryan Spangenberg, Laiken Boyd,
Richie Jones, Toni Doman, Robbie Mann, Jordan Young

“These performances in West Virginia and other states give the band members real life hands-on experience of what they are learning about in the classroom. The appearances also helped us spread the word about the Glenville State College Bluegrass Band and that GSC is home to the world’s first bluegrass music degree program,“ said Megan Darby, GSC Bluegrass Degree Program Director. Darby continued, “Our band members are also planning a ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ tour, which involves a performance in the hometown of each band member. The students will be responsible for planning, setting up, arranging, and advertising the events in their hometowns. We hope to have the shows’ schedule prepared by early summer.”

For more information on upcoming performances or about GSC’s Bluegrass Music Degree Program, contact Darby at “Megan.Darby@glenville.edu” or by phone at 304.462.6347.

Main Street West Virginia Communities Add Fun to February with Special Events

February is the month to pursue your passions, whether it’s presenting chocolates to your sweetheart, treating yourself to live music performances or indulging in your appetite for history. West Virginia’s Main Street and ON TRAC communities offer special events to make your February fabulous.

A program of the West Virginia Development Office, Main Street West Virginia is focuses on the economic development of historic downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. ON TRAC was developed by Main Street West Virginia to encourage economic growth within communities by providing resources for evaluation, education and networking.

The state’s accredited Main Street communities are Charleston East End and Charleston West Side, both of Kanawha County; Fairmont and Mannington, both of Marion County; Kingwood, Preston County; Martinsburg, Berkeley County; Morgantown, Monongalia County; Philippi, Barbour County; Point Pleasant, Mason County; Ripley, Jackson County; and Ronceverte and White Sulphur Springs, both of Greenbrier County.

The West Virginia ON TRAC cities are Belington, Barbour County; Beverly and Elkins, both of Randolph County; Kenova, Wayne County; Madison, Boone County; Matewan, Mingo County; Marlinton, Pocahontas County; Mount Hope and Oak Hill both of Fayette County; Parkersburg, Wood County; Parsons, Tucker County; Charles Town, Jefferson County; Romney, Hampshire County; Rowlesburg, Preston County; Shinnston, Harrison County; Sistersville, Tyler County; Sutton, Braxton County; and Wheeling, Ohio County.

February 02, 2013

Wheeling

Schrader Environmental Education Center, 465 Lodge Drive

Hours: Noon – 4 PM

Nature Scavenger Hunt. Discover more about the natural world as you and your family explore Oglebay Park. The Schrader Center is part of Oglebay Institute. The center provides opportunities to enjoy and study the natural world. Open to the public. Call 304.242.6855 or email “schradercustomerservice@oionline.com”.

February 03, 2013

Morgantown

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown, 841 Country Club Drive

Hours: 2 - 4 PM

Chef’s Challenge. Chef McDonald from Stefano’s Restaurant and Chef Rice from Bon Appetit! Personal Chef Service will be competing for the title in this show down. Guests will get a sampling entre from each chef. Tickets are $20 per person; $30 per couple. Call 304.598.0050 for tickets or visit www.rmhcmorgantown.org

February 03, 10, 17 and 24, 2013

Parkersburg

Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History, 137 Juliana Street

Hours: 2 PM

The 2013 Blennerhassett Winter Lecture Series presents four educational lectures, each focusing on different history topics. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact: 304.420.4800.

February 05 – 14, 2013

Morgantown

Old Stone House, 313 Chestnut Street

Hours:  Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 2 PM; Saturday 11 AM - 3 PM

Homemade chocolate cherries, while supplies last! The Old Stone House Gift Shop will have 200 boxes of homemade chocolates to benefit Morgantown Hospice. One box of 10 chocolate cherries is $8. Get two boxes for $15. Old Stone House is owned and operated by the volunteers of Service League of Morgantown. Call 304.296.7825 or visit www.facebook.com/OldStoneHouseGiftShop.

February 15, 2013

Wheeling

Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center, 1330 National Road

Hours: 6:30 PM

The Art of Wine Valentine’s Dinner, 6:30 PM Taste five vintages, enjoy a buffet dinner and live music. Tickets are. $43 general; $36.55 Oglebay Institute members. Call 304.242.7700.

February 16, 2013

Beverly

The Beverly Heritage Center, 4 Court Street

Hours: 6 PM

The annual At the Heart of a Heritage Dinner is held each year at the Beverly Heritage Center. The dinner features a museum open house and preview of new exhibits. The three-course dinner will feature seasoned grilled beef tenderloin. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.beverlyheritagecenter.org or call 304.637.7424. Proceeds will help support Beverly ON TRAC activities.

February 17, 2013

Fairmont

St. Peter The Fisherman Church’, 407 Jackson Street

Hours: 3 PM

The Montclaire String Quartet celebrates its 23rd year as Quartet-in -Residence of the West Virginia Symphony. Highlights of the quartet’s recent seasons include a concert on the Terrace Theater Series at Washington’s Kennedy’ Center. Tickets are available at the door or can be secured in advance by calling 304.291.8277.

February 17, 2013

White Sulphur Springs

The Greenbrier, 300 W. Main Street

Say “I DO” wedding presentation. The Greenbrier hosts a special sip-n-see wedding event with Monte Durham, West Virginia native and star of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.“ See the latest haute couture bridal fashions, get tips on creating your own signature cocktail, enjoy fabulous prizes and more. To register for the event and information on special prizes and packages, call 877.214.2182, option #2 or visit greenbrier.com/the-greenbrier/greenbrier-weddings/Say-I-Do.

February 22, 2013

Parkersburg

Smoot Theatre, 213 5th Street

Hours: 8 – 10 PM

Red, Hot and Blue performs Branson-style song and dance in this high energy, costumed production show. Tickets: adult $29.00, student $15.00. Reserve tickets by calling 304.422.PLAY (7529).

February 23 – 24, 2013

Morgantown

South Middle School auditorium, 203 Jade Drive

Hours: Friday February 22 5 - 11 PM; Saturday February 23 10 AM - 11 PM

Gardner Winter Music Festival. This old-time traditional music festival includes on-stage performances, workshops, informal jam sessions and a square dance.. Contact Judy Werner, Email: “judywerner@frontier.com”, 304.276.9019.

February 23, 2013

Marlington

Pocahontas County Opera House, 818 Third Avenue

The 2013 Opry Night will feature a trio of Pocahontas County bands specializing on old-time and traditional bluegrass music: The Viney Mountain Boys, The Elk River Ramblers and The Hefner Family. Call 304.799.6455.

Ritchie County: Area Musicians Will Be Warming Up North Bend

Local area musicians will add some joy during the drab winter months during “Sundays in the Park” at North Bend State Park in January, February and March.

“Music livens and warms what can be cold, wintry Sundays,” according to Ken Zebo, park activities coordinator “We get a good response to this type of programming and enjoy hosting local talent.”

North Bend State Park is a family oriented destination known for warm welcomes and well prepared meals and buffets in the park restaurant.

From Noon until 2:00 PM on most Sundays, visitors and folks taking advantage of Sunday dinner buffets can enjoy live entertainment in the lodge lobby.

There is no charge to listen to music.

The Sunday buffet at the park restaurant is available from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Musicians or groups scheduled to play at North Bend’s “Sundays in the Park” include:

January 27 – Scott Cain from Parkersburg, WV, on hammered dulcimer

February 10 – Steve Ritter from Cairo, WV, on acoustic guitar

February 24 – Steve Ritter

March 03 – Scott Cain

March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) – Scott Cain

North Bend lodge, restaurant, and cabins are open year-round.

The park features miles of hiking trails and organizes a variety of special weekends and activities.

Find more information about North Bend State Park at www.northbendsp.com or call the park direct at 304.643.2931.

Be sure to take advantage of this great winter opportunity if you have a chance.

GSC Choir and Chamber Singers Holiday Concert – Tuesday, November 27, 2012

The annual Glenville State College Choir and Chamber Singers Holiday Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Sand Fork Baptist Church in Sand Fork, West Virginia (Gilmer County).

The evening will feature Christmas carols written from the 17th century until the 20th century as well as readings from students, faculty, and staff including GSC President Dr. Peter Barr.

“This concert is in the form of Lessons and Carols, which was made famous by King’s College in Cambridge, England. I want to give our students many different experiences in choral music, and this one is from the long tradition of wonderful choral music in England. The church setting is important as we are trying to do this type of concert as close to the original Lessons and Carols as possible. I encourage everyone to come and experience a wonderful night of Christmas music, new and old,“ said GSC Choir Director Teresa Dody.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to raise funds for GSC students to perform with the West Virginia State Collegiate Honor Choir in February in Charleston.

For more information, contact Dody at “Teresa.Dody@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6345.

GSC Annual Jazz Band Concert - November 14, 2012 - This Evening

The annual Glenville State College Jazz Band Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

The set will feature familiar classics by the Average White Band, Count Basie Band, Glen Miller Orchestra, and many more.

“This is a very varied program with a little something for everybody! The concert will feature several student soloists; please join us,” said GSC Jazz Band Director Dr. David Lewis.

The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Fine Arts Department at 304.462.6340.

GSC Classical Piano Recital - November 12, 2012 - This Evening

Anita White, Glenville State College Adjunct Instructor of Piano and Department Accompanist, will be playing in a piano recital of classical hymns on Monday, November 12, 2012.

The annual event will begin at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

The event is free to the public.

“I have a passion for hymns in the style of the masters such as Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. I have been blessed with a talent that I wish to pass on to others. Please join me for a wonderful hour of classical music,“ said White.

White earned her B.A. degree from the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music. She has many years of experience as a piano recitalist, organ recitalist, and a teacher of music theory, voice, piano, organ, and related subjects.

White has taught, directed, and been accompanist at numerous churches and public schools. The Gassaway, West Virginia (Braxton County) native has also been involved in the planning and performing of many community and church cantatas and oratorios.

For more information about the event, contact the GSC Department of Fine Arts at 304.462.6340.

GSC Annual Jazz Band Concert - Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The annual Glenville State College Jazz Band Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

The set will feature familiar classics by the Average White Band, Count Basie Band, Glen Miller Orchestra, and many more.

“This is a very varied program with a little something for everybody! The concert will feature several student soloists; please join us,” said GSC Jazz Band Director Dr. David Lewis.

The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Fine Arts Department at 304.462.6340.

Gilmer County Recreation Center/GSC Bluegrass Band - 11.10.12 - This Saturday

If you missed the concert for the GSC Bluegrass Band, we have you covered.

The Bluegrass Band will be performing again on November 10, 2012 at the Gilmer County Recreation Center.

Doors will open at 5:00 PM and the band will be play from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

It is a great way to spend a Saturday night.

Members of the GSC Bluegrass Band
(L-R) Robbie Mann, Toni Doman, Jordan Young, Laiken Boyd,
Ryan Spangenberg, and Richie Jones

Admission for the concert is $5.00 per person, $8.00 for two tickets, and free for children under five.

This is going to be a fantastic night.

Outside under a tent you will be able to purchase, hot off the grill, Italian pepper/onion sausage sandwiches, chips, and a drink before and during the concert.

The first 25 people through the door will receive a small gift from the Recreation Center.

Come out and enjoy an evening of music, and some great food.

It is quickly becoming an evening you won’t want to miss.

Lisa Smarr – Director 304.266.0020

GSC Classical Piano Recital - November 12, 2012

Anita White, Glenville State College Adjunct Instructor of Piano and Department Accompanist, will be playing in a piano recital of classical hymns on Monday, November 12, 2012.

The annual event will begin at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

The event is free to the public.

“I have a passion for hymns in the style of the masters such as Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. I have been blessed with a talent that I wish to pass on to others. Please join me for a wonderful hour of classical music,“ said White.

White earned her B.A. degree from the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music. She has many years of experience as a piano recitalist, organ recitalist, and a teacher of music theory, voice, piano, organ, and related subjects.

White has taught, directed, and been accompanist at numerous churches and public schools. The Gassaway, West Virginia (Braxton County) native has also been involved in the planning and performing of many community and church cantatas and oratorios.

For more information about the event, contact the GSC Department of Fine Arts at 304.462.6340.

GSC Annual Jazz Band Concert - November 14, 2012

The annual Glenville State College Jazz Band Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

The set will feature familiar classics by the Average White Band, Count Basie Band, Glen Miller Orchestra, and many more.

“This is a very varied program with a little something for everybody! The concert will feature several student soloists; please join us,” said GSC Jazz Band Director Dr. David Lewis.

The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Fine Arts Department at 304.462.6340.

Gilmer County Recreation Center/GSC Bluegrass Band - Saturday, 11.10.12

If you missed the concert for the GSC Bluegrass Band, we have you covered.

The Bluegrass Band will be performing again on November 10, 2012 at the Gilmer County Recreation Center.

Doors will open at 5:00 PM and the band will be play from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

It is a great way to spend a Saturday night.

Members of the GSC Bluegrass Band
(L-R) Robbie Mann, Toni Doman, Jordan Young, Laiken Boyd,
Ryan Spangenberg, and Richie Jones

Admission for the concert is $5.00 per person, $8.00 for two tickets, and free for children under five.

This is going to be a fantastic night.

Outside under a tent you will be able to purchase, hot off the grill, Italian pepper/onion sausage sandwiches, chips, and a drink before and during the concert.

The first 25 people through the door will receive a small gift from the Recreation Center.

Come out and enjoy an evening of music, and some great food.

It is quickly becoming an evening you won’t want to miss.

Lisa Smarr – Director 304.266.0020

GSC Theatre: Night of The Living Dead - This Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

GSC Theatre: Night of The Living Dead - 10.31.12 - 11.02.12

Gilmer County Recreation Center/GSC Bluegrass Band - 11.10.12

If you missed the concert for the GSC Bluegrass Band, we have you covered.

The Bluegrass Band will be performing again on November 10, 2012 at the Gilmer County Recreation Center.

Doors will open at 5:00 PM and the band will be play from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

It is a great way to spend a Saturday night.

Members of the GSC Bluegrass Band
(L-R) Robbie Mann, Toni Doman, Jordan Young, Laiken Boyd,
Ryan Spangenberg, and Richie Jones

Admission for the concert is $5.00 per person, $8.00 for two tickets, and free for children under five.

This is going to be a fantastic night.

Outside under a tent you will be able to purchase, hot off the grill, Italian pepper/onion sausage sandwiches, chips, and a drink before and during the concert.

The first 25 people through the door will receive a small gift from the Recreation Center.

Come out and enjoy an evening of music, and some great food.

It is quickly becoming an evening you won’t want to miss.

Lisa Smarr – Director 304.266.0020

October Square Dance in Glenville - 10.26.12 - This Evening

There is a square dance Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Gilmer County Recreation Center.

The Glenville State College Bluegrass Band will be playing toe tapping dance tunes and one of West Virginia State Folk Festival’s favorite dance callers; Mack Samples will be calling four couple set square dances.

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Dancing will kick off at 7:00 PM.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.

The Gilmer County Extension Service will be providing refreshments.

These dances are beginner friendly. Caller Mack Samples stated, “These old dances are simple, you can learn them in no time. Everybody knows them.

That’s what you do.“ If you used to square dance but haven’t in a long time Mack Samples assures everyone that these “square figures haven’t changed much.”

The Glenville State College Bluegrass Band is believed to be Glenville’s “best kept secret.” They enjoy playing locally and can be found at the Pioneer Grille regularly. The Glenville State College Bluegrass Program is the world’s first four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in bluegrass music.

On Friday October 26th their music is bound to have everyone up and square dancing in no time.

Glenville square dances are part of “The Mountain Dance Trail Project” a new cultural tourism initiative of Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College.

The Mountain Dance Trail promotes and connects old-time square dance communities throughout the state. People can participate in or just witness an authentic West Virginia tradition: mountain-style square dancing to live string band music.

A full schedule of square dances throughout the state is available in the Mountain Dance Trail brochure and online at www.mountaindancetrail.org or by calling 304.637.1349.

Mark your calendar for a square dance on Friday November 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Sutton Community Building.

This square dance is hosted in part by the Gilmer County Economic Development Association and West Virginia Division of Culture and History.

October Square Dance in Glenville - Friday, October 26, 2012

There is a square dance Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Gilmer County Recreation Center.

The Glenville State College Bluegrass Band will be playing toe tapping dance tunes and one of West Virginia State Folk Festival’s favorite dance callers; Mack Samples will be calling four couple set square dances.

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Dancing will kick off at 7:00 PM.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.

The Gilmer County Extension Service will be providing refreshments.

These dances are beginner friendly. Caller Mack Samples stated, “These old dances are simple, you can learn them in no time. Everybody knows them.

That’s what you do.“ If you used to square dance but haven’t in a long time Mack Samples assures everyone that these “square figures haven’t changed much.”

The Glenville State College Bluegrass Band is believed to be Glenville’s “best kept secret.” They enjoy playing locally and can be found at the Pioneer Grille regularly. The Glenville State College Bluegrass Program is the world’s first four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in bluegrass music.

On Friday October 26th their music is bound to have everyone up and square dancing in no time.

Glenville square dances are part of “The Mountain Dance Trail Project” a new cultural tourism initiative of Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College.

The Mountain Dance Trail promotes and connects old-time square dance communities throughout the state. People can participate in or just witness an authentic West Virginia tradition: mountain-style square dancing to live string band music.

A full schedule of square dances throughout the state is available in the Mountain Dance Trail brochure and online at www.mountaindancetrail.org or by calling 304.637.1349.

Mark your calendar for a square dance on Friday November 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Sutton Community Building.

This square dance is hosted in part by the Gilmer County Economic Development Association and West Virginia Division of Culture and History.

GSC Bluegrass Band to Release CD at Homecoming Concert - This Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The 11th annual Glenville State College Bluegrass Band Concert is being held Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

This event is one of many scheduled during the 2012 GSC Homecoming week.

Members of the GSC Bluegrass Band
(L-R) Robbie Mann, Toni Doman, Jordan Young, Laiken Boyd,
Ryan Spangenberg, and Richie Jones.

“I invite all to our annual concert, which is also serving as our debut CD release party! I could not be more proud of the band members and thankful for everyone who made this project perfect. Come out and be the first to purchase the GSC Bluegrass Band’s first recording,“ said GSC Bluegrass Music Degree Program Director Megan Darby.

Admission for the concert is $5.00 per person, $8.00 for two tickets, and free for children under five as well as GSC students with their student IDs.

To learn more about the GSC Bluegrass Band and the GSC Bluegrass Music Degree Program, contact Darby at “Megan.Darby@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6347.

For more information about the concert or for tickets, contact GSC Fine Arts Department Assistant Sheri Skidmore at “Sheri.Skidmore@glenville.edu” or 304.462.4130.

GSC Announces 2012 Homecoming Schedule

Glenville State College faculty, staff, students, alums, and friends will be celebrating the 2012 GSC Homecoming the week of October 22, 2012.

The GSC Student Government Association and Homecoming Committee have planned a week full of activities for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Proud to be an American, Proud to be a Pioneer’.

The GSC Homecoming Court float rides in the 2011 Homecoming Parade

“Ever since our first homecoming in 1931, homecoming weekend at GSC has been a long tradition of welcoming back alumni to the school. This is a wonderful opportunity for alums to return to campus, visit with their former classmates, reminisce about their time at Glenville State College, participate in sports and culture events, enjoy the parade, and renew past friendships. We welcome our returning alumni from near and far and hope that many of them will come early on Friday evening to attend the PAC Fundraiser and bonfire as well as participate in all of Saturday’s activities. These events culminate with our homecoming game against the University of Charleston’s Golden Eagles at 1:30 PM,“ said Debbie Nagy, GSC Director of Alumni Affairs and Special Assistant to the President.

•  The GSC Homecoming Coronation will be held on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the GSC Amphitheatre.

In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved to the Presidents Auditorium in the Heflin Administration Building.

•  The 11th Annual Fall GSC Bluegrass Concert will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Auditorium.

GSC Bluegrass Band Alums Luke Shamblin and Derek Vaden will be returning to campus to join the concert.

Tickets are $5 each or $8 per couple.

GSC students and children under five are admitted free.

The GSC Bluegrass Band will also be selling copies of their recently recorded CD for $15 each.

All proceeds benefit the GSC Bluegrass Program.

•  Mentalist Keith Metheny will be performing on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Auditorium.

The performance is free and open to the public.

•  A special ‘Premium Night’ dinner will be served at Mollohan’s Restaurant on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

•  The GSC Student Government Association’s Homecoming Dance will also take place on Thursday at 8:00 PM in the MCCC Ballroom.

Friday, October 26, 2012 will be a day full of homecoming activities.

•  A campus-wide picnic will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the GSC Amphitheatre.

•  The Pioneer Athletic Club is sponsoring the ‘Grillin & Chillin’ steak grill fundraiser at the Jack Woodyard Room and pavilion at Morris Stadium from 4:30 – 7:00 PM.

The menu includes a ribeye steak (grill your own or let a coach grill it for you), scalloped potatoes, salad, beverage, and desert.

The cost is $25 for singles and $45 for couples.

•  The Lady Pioneer Volleyball team is sponsoring an Alumni Volleyball game at 7:00 PM at the Jesse R. Lilly Gymnasium.

•  The annual bonfire and spirit competition starts at 8:00 PM at Morris Stadium.

•  On Saturday, October 27, 2012, the GSC Fitness Center, GSC Science Fiction and Fantasy Guild student organization, and the GSC Women’s Basketball program are sponsoring the Zombie Survival Fun Run 5K.

The race begins at 9:00 AM in downtown Glenville.

Registration is $20.

You may still register on the day of the race beginning at 8:00 AM in the Glenville City Square Park.

All who pre-register will receive a free t-shirt and those wearing a costume will receive $5 off their registration fee.

To access a registration form or for more information, visit www.glenville.edu/homecoming or Shan Harkleroad at 304.462.6440.

•  The Homecoming Parade on Main Street in Glenville begins at 10:00 AM.

Julia Barr, retired GSC Campus Health Services Nurse, will serve as homecoming parade marshal.

•  Glenville State College President Peter Barr and his wife Betsy will host a free Tailgate Picnic from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the parking lot at Morris Stadium for all alumni, fans, and friends.

•  The homecoming football game will feature the GSC Pioneers and the University of Charleston Golden Eagles in a key WVIAC battle at 1:30 PM at Morris Stadium.

•  The 2012 GSC Homecoming Court will be presented during pre-game festivities.

•  The 2012 Clarissa Williams Award recipient Krystle Bailey and Frank Montrose Award winner Trae Sprague will also be honored at this time.

•  The First Annual Blue/White Baseball Scrimmage will take place at the Sue Morris Sports Complex.

The game will start at 5:00 PM and tailgating is encouraged.

This is a great opportunity for the students and fans to see all of the new players.

Nagy says the GSC Homecoming is a time for renewing college friendships, making new acquaintances, exchanging college memories and experiences, and enjoying good ole Pioneer Camaraderie.

For more information about GSC Homecoming activities, contact the GSC Student Government Association Office at 304.462.7361x6419 or the GSC Alumni Relations Office at 304.462.4122.

October Square Dance in Glenville - 10.26.12

There is a square dance Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Gilmer County Recreation Center.

The Glenville State College Bluegrass Band will be playing toe tapping dance tunes and one of West Virginia State Folk Festival’s favorite dance callers; Mack Samples will be calling four couple set square dances.

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Dancing will kick off at 7:00 PM.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.

The Gilmer County Extension Service will be providing refreshments.

These dances are beginner friendly. Caller Mack Samples stated, “These old dances are simple, you can learn them in no time. Everybody knows them.

That’s what you do.“ If you used to square dance but haven’t in a long time Mack Samples assures everyone that these “square figures haven’t changed much.”

The Glenville State College Bluegrass Band is believed to be Glenville’s “best kept secret.” They enjoy playing locally and can be found at the Pioneer Grille regularly. The Glenville State College Bluegrass Program is the world’s first four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in bluegrass music.

On Friday October 26th their music is bound to have everyone up and square dancing in no time.

Glenville square dances are part of “The Mountain Dance Trail Project” a new cultural tourism initiative of Augusta Heritage Center of Davis and Elkins College.

The Mountain Dance Trail promotes and connects old-time square dance communities throughout the state. People can participate in or just witness an authentic West Virginia tradition: mountain-style square dancing to live string band music.

A full schedule of square dances throughout the state is available in the Mountain Dance Trail brochure and online at www.mountaindancetrail.org or by calling 304.637.1349.

Mark your calendar for a square dance on Friday November 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Sutton Community Building.

This square dance is hosted in part by the Gilmer County Economic Development Association and West Virginia Division of Culture and History.

GSC Announces 2012 Homecoming Schedule

Glenville State College faculty, staff, students, alums, and friends will be celebrating the 2012 GSC Homecoming the week of October 22, 2012.

The GSC Student Government Association and Homecoming Committee have planned a week full of activities for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Proud to be an American, Proud to be a Pioneer’.

The GSC Homecoming Court float rides in the 2011 Homecoming Parade

“Ever since our first homecoming in 1931, homecoming weekend at GSC has been a long tradition of welcoming back alumni to the school. This is a wonderful opportunity for alums to return to campus, visit with their former classmates, reminisce about their time at Glenville State College, participate in sports and culture events, enjoy the parade, and renew past friendships. We welcome our returning alumni from near and far and hope that many of them will come early on Friday evening to attend the PAC Fundraiser and bonfire as well as participate in all of Saturday’s activities. These events culminate with our homecoming game against the University of Charleston’s Golden Eagles at 1:30 PM,“ said Debbie Nagy, GSC Director of Alumni Affairs and Special Assistant to the President.

•  The GSC Homecoming Coronation will be held on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the GSC Amphitheatre.

In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved to the Presidents Auditorium in the Heflin Administration Building.

•  The 11th Annual Fall GSC Bluegrass Concert will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Auditorium.

GSC Bluegrass Band Alums Luke Shamblin and Derek Vaden will be returning to campus to join the concert.

Tickets are $5 each or $8 per couple.

GSC students and children under five are admitted free.

The GSC Bluegrass Band will also be selling copies of their recently recorded CD for $15 each.

All proceeds benefit the GSC Bluegrass Program.

•  Mentalist Keith Metheny will be performing on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the GSC Fine Arts Auditorium.

The performance is free and open to the public.

•  A special ‘Premium Night’ dinner will be served at Mollohan’s Restaurant on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

•  The GSC Student Government Association’s Homecoming Dance will also take place on Thursday at 8:00 PM in the MCCC Ballroom.

Friday, October 26, 2012 will be a day full of homecoming activities.

•  A campus-wide picnic will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the GSC Amphitheatre.

•  The Pioneer Athletic Club is sponsoring the ‘Grillin & Chillin’ steak grill fundraiser at the Jack Woodyard Room and pavilion at Morris Stadium from 4:30 – 7:00 PM.

The menu includes a ribeye steak (grill your own or let a coach grill it for you), scalloped potatoes, salad, beverage, and desert.

The cost is $25 for singles and $45 for couples.

•  The Lady Pioneer Volleyball team is sponsoring an Alumni Volleyball game at 7:00 PM at the Jesse R. Lilly Gymnasium.

•  The annual bonfire and spirit competition starts at 8:00 PM at Morris Stadium.

•  On Saturday, October 27, 2012, the GSC Fitness Center, GSC Science Fiction and Fantasy Guild student organization, and the GSC Women’s Basketball program are sponsoring the Zombie Survival Fun Run 5K.

The race begins at 9:00 AM in downtown Glenville.

Registration is $20.

You may still register on the day of the race beginning at 8:00 AM in the Glenville City Square Park.

All who pre-register will receive a free t-shirt and those wearing a costume will receive $5 off their registration fee.

To access a registration form or for more information, visit www.glenville.edu/homecoming or Shan Harkleroad at 304.462.6440.

•  The Homecoming Parade on Main Street in Glenville begins at 10:00 AM.

Julia Barr, retired GSC Campus Health Services Nurse, will serve as homecoming parade marshal.

•  Glenville State College President Peter Barr and his wife Betsy will host a free Tailgate Picnic from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the parking lot at Morris Stadium for all alumni, fans, and friends.

•  The homecoming football game will feature the GSC Pioneers and the University of Charleston Golden Eagles in a key WVIAC battle at 1:30 PM at Morris Stadium.

•  The 2012 GSC Homecoming Court will be presented during pre-game festivities.

•  The 2012 Clarissa Williams Award recipient Krystle Bailey and Frank Montrose Award winner Trae Sprague will also be honored at this time.

•  The First Annual Blue/White Baseball Scrimmage will take place at the Sue Morris Sports Complex.

The game will start at 5:00 PM and tailgating is encouraged.

This is a great opportunity for the students and fans to see all of the new players.

Nagy says the GSC Homecoming is a time for renewing college friendships, making new acquaintances, exchanging college memories and experiences, and enjoying good ole Pioneer Camaraderie.

For more information about GSC Homecoming activities, contact the GSC Student Government Association Office at 304.462.7361x6419 or the GSC Alumni Relations Office at 304.462.4122.

Glenville: Gilmer County Gospel Sing - 10.13.12

The Gilmer County Gospel Sing will be held Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM, at the Gilmer County Senior Center.

Special singers will be the New Christian Friends, of Calhoun County.

Everyone welcome.

Sand Fork: Tyler Moore and Faithmen Quartet

There will be a Gospel sing, Sunday evening, September 30, 2012 at 6:00 PM, at Sand Fork Church of God of Prophecy with Tyler Moore and Faithmen Quartet.

Everyone welcome.

Sutton: Fall Barn Dance - 09.29.12

The Hillbilly Stompers Clogging Team will be sponsoring a Fall Barn Dance on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Big Red and White Barn at Holly Gray Park in Sutton, WV.

Doors will open at 5:00 PM.

Live music will be provided by County Line Country.

There will also be line dancing, drawings and other performances throughout the evening.

Admission is $5.00 per person for ages 13 years and over, $3.00 for ages 7-13 and ages 6 and under will be admitted free.

For more information call 304.364.5576.