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Glenville State College Department of Fine Arts to host several musical performances in April

The Glenville State College Jazz Band (pictured) will be among the groups performing at the Sue Morris Sports Complex in Glenville throughout April as part of a series of upcoming outdoor concerts to wrap up the academic year. / Photo courtesy GSC

Glenville, WV – The Glenville State College (GSC) Department of Fine Arts will host several musical performances for the campus and community in April.

The upcoming performances include a “Pops in the Park” concert hosted by the GSC Concert Band on Friday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sue Morris Sports Complex, a senior percussion recital from Mitchell Blackburn and Tina Lowe on Saturday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sue Morris Sports Complex, and a GSC Jazz Combo and Big Band Feature on Friday, April 30 at the Sue Morris Sports Complex.

Admission to the events is free and all performances will be livestreamed on the Department of Fine Arts – Music Facebook page. Those attending the events in-person are reminded to follow social distancing and mask guidelines.

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

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