BUCKHANNON, West Virginia — The West Virginia Wesleyan College Department of Music will host “FoolishFrankie” (Evan David) and Arcadia Wednesday, Oct. 28 for a master class and concert on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Evan David, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is now a Nashville-based saxophonist best known as “FoolishFrankie” online where he has amassed a large social media following.  From electronic wind-synth dupes to jazz trios to top 40 cover bands, he brings a versatile approach to a wide range of musical settings.

David’s ensemble, Arcadia, includes two West Virginia Wesleyan College alumni, Jonathan DiGuilian ‘19, and Adam Bleil ‘19. Arcadia can often be found playing at Mario Kart tournaments. Primarily Pittsburgh-based, Arcadia is a five-piece band performing popular video game soundtracks from throughout the decades. Arcadia blends elements of jazz, electronic music and fusion, combining original arrangements and improvisation with a unique instrumentation that features two wind synthesizers. 

David has played as sideman at MagFest and PAX East (two of the largest video game music conventions in the world) and is an active contributor to the video game music community.

The group will do a masterclass with students at 4 p.m. in Loar Auditorium, followed by a concert open to the public at 7 p.m. in the Virginia Thomas Law Performing Arts Center. 

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West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for 136 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2027 Best Colleges in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan 4th in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students nearly 60 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and counseling; 22 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.