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 دمهْض±²¥ "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.
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Recent Accomplishments
2021 Season
Jim Kessell Big Red Band Invitational Exhibition Band2019 Season
83rd Mountain State Forest Festival Exhibition Band2018 Season
82nd Mountain State Forest Festival Exhibition Band2016 Season
Featured Exhibition Band: Big Red Band Invitational Cavalcade of Bands2015 Season
Featured Exhibition Band: Liberty Band Spectacular2014 Season
Featured Exhibition Band: Liberty Band SpectacularFeatured Exhibition Band: Big Red Band Invitational Cavalcade of Bands
2013 Season
Featured Exhibition Band: Fairmont Band SpectacularFeatured Exhibition Band: Liberty Band Spectacular
2012 Season
Featured Exhibition Band: Liberty Band SpectacularFeatured 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 SpectacularFeatured 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 Virginia2009 Season
Featured Performance: West Virginia Chili Cook-Off, Beckley, WVFeatured Band: Gassaway Christmas Parade
2008 Season
Featured Exhibition Band: 72nd Annual Mountain State Forest Festival Marching Band Field Show CompetitionFeatured 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 ClassicFeatured Band: Gassaway Christmas Parade
Featured Performance: Nicholas County Band Spectacular (Drumline)
2006 Season
Featured Exhibition Band: Music in the Mountains TOB CompetitionFeatured Drumline: West Virginia Drumline Invitational