Band

GSU Pioneer Marching Band Scholarships

Starting in the fall 2016 anyone who plays in the GSU Pioneer Marching Band will receive a scholarship!

A $500 Housing Scholarship will be awarded to anyone living in the GSU Residence Halls who plays in the marching band.
A $250 Scholarship will be awarded to anyone living off campus who plays in the marching band.

For more information contact the GSU Department of Fine Arts at 304-462-6340.

Wall of Sound

The Glenville State University "Wall of Sound" Pioneer Marching Band, under the direction of Professor Lloyd Bone, is a source of pride to the college, the surrounding public, and to all who have been involved. Our goal is simply to be the finest musical organization possible. The band operates on pride, self-discipline and cooperation. The group is motivated by these ideals and the member's have a strong loyalty to their band and to each other.

Recent Accomplishments

2021 Season

Jim Kessell Big Red Band Invitational Exhibition Band

2019 Season

83rd Mountain State Forest Festival Exhibition Band

2018 Season

82nd Mountain State Forest Festival Exhibition Band

2016 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: Big Red Band Invitational Cavalcade of Bands

2015 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: Liberty Band Spectacular

2014 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: Liberty Band Spectacular
Featured Exhibition Band: Big Red Band Invitational Cavalcade of Bands

2013 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: Fairmont Band Spectacular
Featured Exhibition Band: Liberty Band Spectacular

2012 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: Liberty Band Spectacular
Featured Exhibition Band: Black Walnut Festival Marching Band Competition
Host and Featured Exhibition Band: 2012 West Virginia Marching Band Invitational

2011 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: Fairmont Band Spectacular
Featured Exhibition Band: Liberty Band Spectacular
Featured Exhibition Band: Lewis County Marching Band Competition

2010 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: Tournament of Bands (TOB) West Virginia Chapter Finals, Lewis County, West Virginia

2009 Season

Featured Performance: West Virginia Chili Cook-Off, Beckley, WV
Featured Band: Gassaway Christmas Parade

2008 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: 72nd Annual Mountain State Forest Festival Marching Band Field Show Competition
Featured College Band: 72nd Annual Mountain State Forest Festival Parade
Featured Exhibition Band: Black Walnut Festival Marching Band Competition

2007 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: Ritchie County USSBA Fall Classic
Featured Band: Gassaway Christmas Parade
Featured Performance: Nicholas County Band Spectacular (Drumline)

2006 Season

Featured Exhibition Band: Music in the Mountains TOB Competition
Featured Drumline: West Virginia Drumline Invitational