Conservatory News

Choir Premieres New Work by Conservatory Composers

April 04, 2012

Grammy Award-winning conductor Robert Shafer and Shenandoah University’s Conservatory Choir and Chamber Choir will present a diverse concert of new works, along with staples of the choral repertoire on Friday, April 27 at 8 p.m. in Armstrong Concert Hall.    

“Pride and Prejudice” Opens at Shenandoah Conservatory

April 04, 2012

– Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” comes to life on Main Stage Theatre in Jon Jory’s fast-paced adaptation of the classic novel.     

MPRT Student Publishes Article on ProsoundWeb.com

March 23, 2012

Junior Music Production and Recording Technology (MPRT) student Courtney Roebuck recently had her article entitled “Percussion In The Dark: Nothing A Couple Of LEDs Can’t Fix” published on ProsoundWeb.com.    

Temple To Celebrate 50 Years At Shenandoah University

March 21, 2012

Through five decades Temple’s students have consistently achieved highly successful careers and recognition as performers, teachers and music professionals in the United States and around the world.    

DeLorenzo Nominated for Helen Hayes Award

March 22, 2012

Senior musical theatre major Matt DeLorenzo, who performed the role of Candy Darling in the new musical, “Pop!” at the Studio Theatre in Washington D.C. this past summer, has been nominated for a Helen Hayes Award.    

“The Stinky Cheese Man” Opens at Shenandoah Conservatory

March 15, 2012

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Theatre for Youth Series will perform “The Stinky Cheese Man” weekends in March and April.     

Conservatory in the Community Series Begins with “Virtuosic Chamber Music”

February 22, 2012

Shenandoah Conservatory faculty members will kick off the “Conservatory in the Community” Concert Series at the Winchester Medical Center on Friday, Feb. 24.    

Alan Baylock Becomes Jazz Composer-in-Residence at Shenandoah

February 09, 2012

In his new role, Baylock, considered one of the best young jazz composers in the country, returns to his Alma mater Shenandoah University. Baylock is also the Chief Arranger for the renowned “Airmen of Note” jazz ensemble in Washington, D.C.    

Representatives from Busch Gardens Visit Shenandoah in Pursuit of Performers

February 01, 2012

Agents from Busch Gardens Theme Park seek fresh talent and new acts from among Shennadoah Conservatory's student population.     

Sloan MacRae Named Shenandoah Conservatory Managing Director

January 31, 2012

Sloan MacRae will be managing director for Shenandoah Conservatory and director of Performing Arts Live concert series.    

Shenandoah University’s Pharmacogenomics and Music Production and Recording Technology Programs Named Apple Distinguished Programs

February 03, 2012

The Apple Distinguished Program designation is reserved for programs that are recognized centers of educational excellence and leadership.    

John O’Conor Performs With Symphony Orchestra

January 20, 2012

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Distinguished Artist-In-Residence John O’Conor joins forces with the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Jan Wagner, in a performance of Grieg’s well-known “Piano Concerto.”    

Shenandoah Conservatory to become “All-Steinway School”

October 28, 2011

University President Tracy Fitzsimmons and Conservatory Dean Michael Stepniak outlined the effort to a group of faculty, students and donors, who gathered at a public unveiling of a fleet of Steinway pianos.    

Grammy Winners Got Their Start at Shenandoah

February 14, 2011

Shenandoah faculty and alumni claim prize at 53rd Annual Grammy Awards    

SU Names Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., Dean of Shenandoah Conservatory

May 08, 2009

Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons has announced the appointment of Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., as the next dean of Shenandoah Conservatory, effective July, 1, 2009. <br>     

Performing Arts Live

June 01, 2009

Performing Arts Live is a unique, guest artist series sponsored by Shenandoah University that brings world-class cultural offerings to the Northern Shenandoah Valley.<br><br>     

Shenandoah University and the Lorton Arts Foundation

April 05, 2009

Shenandoah Conservatory Stages Four Concerts at The Workhouse Arts Center in Spring 2009. Shenandoah University and the Lorton Arts Foundation (LAF) partnered this spring to bring remarkable talent from Shenandoah Conservatory to the Washington, D.C., met