Program
Friend Like Me
from "Aladdin"
They Live In You
from "The Lion King"
Featuring the WVU Student Choir
Feed Me
from "Little Shop of Horrors"
Duet with Damian Carlier
Hey Little Songbird
from "Hadestown"
Duet with Maryn Seamon
If I Can't Love Her
from "Beauty and the Beast"
Give Me Novocaine
from "American Idiot"
You Should Be Loved
from "Sideshow"
Music of The Night
from "Phantom of the Opera"
Duet with Bobby Nicholas
Selfless, Cold and Composed
by Ben Folds Five
Go The Distance
from "Hercules"
One Last Time
from "Hamilton"
Featuring the WVU Student Choir
Musicians
Piano
- Alton Wong
Bass
- Joshua Swiger
Guitar
- Ethan Tyree
Drums
- Greer Lambert
- Brody Minnick
Trumpet
- Joe Walcyzk
Saxophone
- CJ Rhen
Trombone
- Drew Halter
Vocalists
- Bobby Nicholas
- Maryn Seamon
- Damian Carlier
WVU Funk and Soul Ensemble
- Maryn Seamon, Emily Lewis, Robbie Mendez, Chloe Martion (vocals)
- Xander Plute (tenor saxophone)
- Ky Moore (baritone saxophone)
- Isaac McCarthy, Andrew Thomas (trumpet)
- Time Friedhaber (trombone)
- Aidan Rider, Liam McCarthy (piano keyboards)
- Emily Arnett (bass)
- Aaron Allenbaugh (drums)
- Jacob Voight (percussion)
- Ethan Tyree (Guitar)
- Josh Swiger (director)
The WVU Funk and Soul Ensemble is a dynamic new addition to the WVU School of Music, debuting in its inaugural year. Under the direction of Professor Joshua Swiger, the ensemble showcases a wide range of funk and soul music, from classic hits to contemporary sounds. This exciting group provides students with an opportunity to explore the rich traditions and evolution of these influential genres, while fostering a deep appreciation for rhythm, groove, and improvisation. With its vibrant energy and diverse repertoire, the WVU Funk and Soul Ensemble is quickly becoming a standout within the WVU music community.