Reunite with your fellow Shenandoah Conservatory alumni to catch up on what’s new in the Conservatory!
Tour Armstrong Hall, Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre and Ruebush Hall and listen to the State of the Conservatory Address given by Dean Michael Stepniak. Meet with current and former faculty members. Watch performance by current students and perform with other alumni!
Join us for the 5th Annual Shenandoah Conservatory Alumni Reunion
April 13-15, 2018
View the Schedule of Events
12:30 p.m.
Ruebush Hall, Room 148
Alumni will talk with students about their success after graduation.
“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” Mixer* ($15)
5:30 p.m.
Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room
Reminisce with classmates and reconnect with current and former conservatory faculty members at this casual Jimmy Buffet-style mixer to kick off the weekend. Price includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
Conservatory Choir, Cantus Singers & Shenandoah Chorus** ($12)
8 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Enjoy a presentation of Stravinsky’s “Symphony of Psalms,” Argento’s “I Hate and I Love” and Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater.” Alumni will be invited onstage to join the choirs in performing the final song, “Shenandoah,” directed by Karen Keating ’02. To purchase tickets for this event, call the Box Office at (540) 665-4569 or go to conservatoryperforms.org.
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Rehearsal Preview (FREE)
8 p.m.
Glaize Studio Theater
Alumni have been invited to attend a special preview of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” part of Theatre Up Close, an intimate series that utilizes minimal production elements in order to highlight the textual and conceptual elements of a play through engaging acting and directing technique. This latest production is directed and choreographed by Kevin Covert with music direction by Rick Edinger. Some of these productions contain mature content and/or content that may be offensive to some audiences.
Pit Party ($10)
10 p.m.
Abrams Creek West, adjacent to the Old Pit
Bring your instruments and jam with current students. Enjoy snacks from Enrico’s, drinks and good company, while sharing stories about this former student hot spot.
12 p.m.
Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room
Alumni of Excellence awards, Rising Star Alumni awards and reunion classes will be recognized. State of the Conservatory Address will be given by Dean Michael Stepniak. Special guests will be Verne and Charlotte Collins.
Very Special Arts Chimers Spring Concert (FREE)
1 p.m.
Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall
The Very Special Arts Chimers is a tone chime ensemble for adults in the community with a variety of differences and abilities, and is directed by Allison Echard ’14. The concert theme is “Friendship,” and the group will perform songs such as, “I’ll Be There For You” by the Rembrandts and “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King.
Dove’s Nest Groundbreaking (FREE)
2 p.m.
The Village (behind Aikens Athletic Center)
Come celebrate the groundbreaking of Dove’s Nest, the third building in The Village, made possible by a generous gift from Wilbur G. Dove ’59 and his wife Clare.
Flute Ensemble (FREE)
5 p.m.
Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall
Under the direction of Professor of Flute Jonathan Snowden, members of the Flute Ensemble present their spring concert.
Jazz Ensemble** ($12)
8 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Alumni will be invited onstage to perform the final piece with the Jazz Ensemble, directed by Craig Fraedrich. Matt Niess and Jim McFalls will also pay tribute to former faculty member David Summers, who passed away Sept. 28, 2017. To purchase tickets for this event, call the Box Office at (540) 665-4569 or go to conservatoryperforms.org.
*There is special pricing for students, current faculty and former faculty.
**Alumni are eligible to buy one ticket and get the second one free. Use promo code SUalumni at conservatoryperforms.org, or mention when calling the Box Office.
For questions or to register by phone, please call the Office of Alumni Affairs at (800) 786-4802.