Conservatory Alumni Reunion

CANCELED: Conservatory Alumni Career Panel, 4:30 p.m.

Location: Goodson-Chapel
See what conservatory alumni have been doing since graduation, and how their education from Shenandoah gave them the skills and knowledge to succeed in their careers.

Dancin’ Out, 7:30 p.m. (Alumni: $15; Adult: $17)

Location: Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
The Shenandoah Dance Ensemble culminates its season with a performance of original works by faculty choreographers Lindsay Browning, Tiffanie Carson, Ting-Yu Chen and Daniel Padierna. Program highlights include a re-staged contemporary work by Padierna; the world premiere of a modern dance piece by Browning; contemporary and commercial style works by Carson; and the premiere of Chen’s Heart Blossom, a new work inspired by a fusion of Taiwanese and western classical aesthetics.

Pit Party, 8 p.m. ($5)

Location: Abrams Creek Amphitheatre
Join your fellow classmates and current students for music and S’mores around the fire. Make sure to bring your instruments because you will get the opportunity to jam once more at this former student hot spot once again.

Conservatory Tours with Jeff Marlatt, Ph.D., 10 a.m.

Location: Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre Lobby
Haven’t been on campus for awhile? Join our Conservatory Tours, which will be led by Senior Associate Dean, Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs and Professor of Music Jeff Marlett, Ph.D., and see all the new and exciting things Shenandoah has to offer.

April Fool’s Day Annual Duck Race, Noon

Location: Abrams Creek

Symphony Orchestra – Mahler 5, 2:30 p.m. (Alumni: $12; Adult: $14)

Location: Armstrong Concert Hall
Celebrate Mahler’s monumental and virtuosic Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp Minor. From the iconic trumpet solo in the “Funeral March” to the beloved Adegietto and more, Mahler’s exhilarating and breathtaking work is not to be missed in this series finale!

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre and Friends Reunion, 4 p.m.

Location: Glaize Studio Theatre, inside Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Enjoy food and fellowship as alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends celebrate Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) during this happy hour. Reunite with old friends and make new ones while honoring SSMT, which has been a staple in the Shenandoah community for 39 years and counting.

Class of 1973 50th Reunion Champagne Toast, 7 p.m.

Location: Dayton Gallery, lower level of the Brandt Student Center
Join us as we raise a glass to celebrate your 50th reunion with a champagne toast before the Symphony Orchestra concert with Dean and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D.

Dancin’ Out, 7:30 p.m. (Alumni: $15; Adult: $17)

Location: Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
The Shenandoah Dance Ensemble culminates its season with a performance of original works by faculty choreographers Lindsay Browning, Tiffanie Carson, Ting-Yu Chen and Daniel Padierna. Program highlights include a re-staged contemporary work by Padierna; the world premiere of a modern dance piece by Browning; contemporary and commercial style works by Carson; and the premiere of Chen’s Heart Blossom, a new work inspired by a fusion of Taiwanese and western classical aesthetics.

Symphony Orchestra – Mahler 5, 7:30 p.m. (Alumni: $12; Adult: $14)

Location: Armstrong Concert Hall
Celebrate Mahler’s monumental and virtuosic Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp Minor. From the iconic trumpet solo in the “Funeral March” to the beloved Adegietto and more, Mahler’s exhilarating and breathtaking work is not to be missed in this series finale!

All proceeds for this performance support the Symphony Orchestra’s May 2023 tour of Argentina.

Conservatory Faculty Retirement Celebration, 10 a.m. ($10)

Location: Health & Life Sciences Building Rotunda
Join your fellow alumni as we celebrate recently retired conservatory faculty members. You will have the chance to reconnect with your favorite professors and wish them well in this next chapter of their lives. Light brunch will be provided.

Pre-Concert Talk: World of the Piano, 1:30 p.m.

Location: Armstrong Concert Hall
Join our faculty for a pre-concert talk introducing Ching-Yun Hu’s program featuring works by Ligeti, Liszt, Wagner and Schubert.

World of the Piano – Ching-Yun Hu, 2:30 p.m. (Alumni: 24; Adult: $27)

Location: Armstrong Concert Hall
Due to unavoidable circumstances, Joanna MacGregor is unable to join us on April 2 for the World of the Piano series. In lieu of this program, we are pleased to present pianist Ching-Yun Hu performing works by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt.

A superlative mix of virtuosic talent, unfailing determination and a commitment to empowering young artists serve as the foundation of Ching-Yun’s international career as a concert pianist, educator and entrepreneurial leader.Since winning top prizes at the 12th Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition and Concert Artists Guild International Competition, she has astounded audiences across the United States, Europe and Asia, performing sold-out concerts at many of the world’s leading venues — including Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Wigmore Hall and Taipei National Concert Hall.

But for Ching-Yun, being a musician in the twenty-first century isn’t just about playing the piano well — it’s about making classical music more accessible through captivating programs that tell human stories inclusive of gender and race. By juxtaposing audience favorites with underperformed treasures and newly commissioned works, Ching-Yun’s recitals consistently offer musical and narrative contrasts that encourage people to listen deeply and discover anew the work of even the most well-known composers.

Dancin’ Out, 2:30 p.m. (Alumni: $15; Adult: $17)

Location: Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
The Shenandoah Dance Ensemble culminates its season with a performance of original works by faculty choreographers Lindsay Browning, Tiffanie Carson, Ting-Yu Chen and Daniel Padierna. Program highlights include a re-staged contemporary work by Padierna; the world premiere of a modern dance piece by Browning; contemporary and commercial style works by Carson; and the premiere of Chen’s Heart Blossom, a new work inspired by a fusion of Taiwanese and western classical aesthetics.