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Funk & Soul Ensemble

The Funk & Soul Ensemble at WVU brings students together to ignite the stage with high-energy grooves, tight horn lines, and soulful performances that blend classic funk, R&B, and contemporary soul.

The WVU Funk & Soul Ensemble is your ticket to high-energy, groove-driven performance, where students come together to explore the vibrant worlds of funk, R&B, and soul. From punchy horn lines to infectious rhythms and soulful vocals, this ensemble brings the music alive with dynamic arrangements and electrifying stage presence. It’s more than just playing notes—it’s about feeling the music, connecting with your bandmates, and delivering performances that get audiences moving. 

Students in the Funk & Soul Ensemble don’t just perform—they grow as musicians and collaborators, developing improvisational skills, ensemble leadership, and real-world performance experience. Whether you’re an instrumentalist or vocalist, this group offers the chance to push your creativity, expand your repertoire, and be part of a tight-knit musical community. Join us and discover how powerful, expressive, and downright fun music-making can be. 

WVU Funk & Soul Ensemble

Premiere Concert

Enjoy the debut performance of the WVU Funk and Soul Ensemble. The ensemble founded in 2024 by Prof. Joshua Swiger showcases classic and new funk and soul songs. Enjoy this performance!

Audition

The ensemble is always looking for vocalist, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, horns, and percussion. Auditions happen in the fall and spring. To learn more about the process, please contact Prof Swiger.

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