Committed to guiding student understanding of self and the world through development of personal creativity and aesthetic awareness, the mission of The Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy is to provide quality arts education in music, theatre, dance and the visual arts for all persons in the community.

An extension of the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music of Shenandoah University, the SCAA is a non-profit organization offering non-credit instruction in all areas of the arts - music, art, theatre and dance - to students of all ages. Believing that all forms of the arts increases a person's ability to utilize language, to think critically and creatively, to become problem solvers by developing reasoning skills, to become better listeners, and to become contributing citizens of the world, the SCAA strives to provide a creative combination of educational opportunities. Instruction is offered through classes and/or private lessons, and at sequential levels designed to meet the needs of the serious and the casual student, the gifted and the average student, the advanced and the beginning student. The SCAA also provides opportunities for creative expression through student concerts, recitals, exhibits, and productions, set in a variety of venues in the community, in SCAA and university facilities, and beyond the local vicinity.

The Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy is committed to open enrollment of community students of all races, ages, religions, and economic backgrounds. In fulfilling this commitment, the SCAA provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need and/or exceptional talent. Further, the SCAA offers instruction through partnerships with regional public school systems and community based after-school programs.

The Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy affirms its commitment to guiding our students to a broader understanding of oneself and the world by encouraging the development of personal creativity and aesthetic awareness through the arts.