Vocal Ensembles | Instrumental Ensembles | Theatre Ensembles | Dance Ensembles

Dr. Jeffrey Marlatt, director

Shenandoah Singers is a dynamic vocal group designed for students interested in studying repertoire drawn from the popular music tradition. This select ensemble of 8 to 12 singers performs an eclectic repertoire of a cappella jazz, pop, and world music. In addition to campus performances, the group represents the Conservatory in performance tours and other off campus settings. Shenandoah Singers has toured regionally along the East Coast and internationally in China and Brazil. Any Shenandoah University student may audition for the Shenandoah Singers. For additional information contact Dr. Jeffrey Marlatt at 540-545-7349 or jmarlatt@su.edu  

Audition Information for Singers: 

Auditions for the Shenandoah Singers are held in the beginning of the fall semester. Students start the audition process by attending the general Conservatory choral placement audition (the audition for all Conservatory choral ensembles). During that audition students are asked to sing scales and vocal exercises. Students may be invited to a Shenandoah Singers Vocal Audition later that day.

During the Shenandoah Singers Vocal Auditions students sing eight measures of a prepared excerpt. Specific repertoire will be distributed during the Conservatory choral placement audition. An accompanist is provided. Students may be invited to a vocal call back audition.
The results of the auditions are posted following the call back auditions. It is expected that students will be in the Shenandoah Singers for an entire academic year (fall and spring semesters).

Performances: In addition to regular on-campus performances, Shenandoah Singers represents the Conservatory in performance tours and other off campus settings. Previous performance tours include tours in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto, and Sao Paulo); Massachusetts (Boston, Martha's Vineyard, Taunton, and Middleboro); Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Landsdale, and Bensalem); New Jersey (Toms River); Japan (Okayama, Kurashiki, and Tokushima); and Hawaii (Honolulu).
The Shenandoah Singers have also performed extensively in Virginia including performances at the Virginia Music Educator's Association (VMEA) conference, and at numerous choral festivals and Virginia schools.  

For booking contact: 

Dr. Jeffrey Marlatt, director
Shenandoah Singers
Shenandoah Conservatory
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601

Phone: (540) 545-7349
E-Mail: jmarlatt@su.edu