About
We bring Appalachians together through incredible concerts
that create lasting memories and lifelong friendships.
that create lasting memories and lifelong friendships.
Robert Heath |
mark wallace |
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Originally from Chester (the most northern town in West Virginia and home of the world’s largest teapot), I have traveled the world and West Virginia during my time with the US Navy’s Seventh Fleet Band (based out of Yokosuka, Japan) and the West Virginia Army National Guard's 249th Army Band* (based out of Morgantown). I have seen music inspire patriotism in West Virginia and build bridges across cultural gaps in Southeast Asia and Australia. Upon returning from the Navy, I completed a master’s degree from the University of California in San Diego. Life has shown me that music and the arts have a substantial role to play in making the world a better place. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share great music from around the world with my fellow West Virginians!
Email: robert@blackdiamondphil.com Personal website: robertinconcert.com |
Originally a native of Dayton, Ohio, saxophonist and conductor Mark Wallace is no stranger to West Virginia and Appalachia, as his maternal family hails from the Northern Panhandle. Mark has earned degrees from The Ohio State University and Youngstown State University, and is currently a graduate student at West Virginia University, where he continues his studies in saxophone and conducting. As a member of the West Virginia National Guard's 249th Army Band, Mark has played throughout the state of West Virginia and has had the opportunity to see how music has positively affected people first hand. When not studying or performing music, Mark enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling.
Email: marklwallacemusic@gmail.com |
As one of the major cultural centers of the state, we believe that the broader Morgantown area deserves a musical ensemble that celebrates its Appalachian heritage while taking its listeners on a journey across the globe. Consequently, we have decided to embark upon a quest to create a modern professional orchestra that excites your sense of adventure and inspires your imagination with great music and even better friends.
We hope you'll join us.
We hope you'll join us.
We perform only the best music from around the world, including music by composers from Appalachia.
*Both Robert and Mark proudly serve in the West Virginia Army National Guard's 249th Army Band. However, the Black Diamond Philharmonic is not affiliated with the West Virginia Army National Guard, the 249th Army Band, the State of West Virginia, or the U.S. Government. Further, any views expressed are theirs only and do not necessarily reflect the views of any military or government agency.
