Join us in remembering the “good old days” in Dayton!
Experience the Dayton Alumni Hall of Fame induction, recognition of reunion classes, and meet the Dayton Scholarship recipient. Perform in Dayton’s Got Talent to compete with other talented alumni from Shenandoah’s Dayton campus. Tour campus to see how Shenandoah has grown in Winchester.
Join us for the 2018 Dayton Alumni Reunion
April 12-14, 2018
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Welcome Reception & Dinner ($15)
5:30 p.m.
The Heritage Museum
382 High Street, Dayton, VA 22821
This event honors Jane D. Pittman ’89, who worked closely with the Dayton alumni for years, and who recently returned home to Ohio after serving Shenandoah for nearly 30 years.
9 a.m.
Old E.U.B. Church (Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church)
229 Main Street, Dayton, VA 22821
Singers are needed for the choir. Music will be sent to you in advance. Contact Carl Harris ’59 at (540) 397-5417 or chdirettore237@gmail.com.
Memorial Service (FREE)
10:30 a.m.
Old E.U.B. Church (Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church)
229 Main Street, Dayton, VA 22821
- Maurice W. Martindale ’58
- Carl D. Harris ’59, Dayton Alumni Choir director
- Norman A. McCorkle ’60, organist/accompanist
Dayton Society Luncheon ($15)
12 p.m.
Bridgewater Retirement Community
302 N. 2nd St., Bridgewater, VA 22812
- Dayton Alumni Hall of Fame Induction
- Recognition of Reunion Classes
- Meet Dayton Alumni Scholarship Recipients
- Dayton’s Got Talent
If you would like to perform, contact Bob Crawford ’56 at (301) 432-5550 or Carolyn Boyles Nesselroade ’56 at (434) 529-8521 or csness@comcast.net.
Travel to Winchester at your leisure, and join the festivities on campus!
“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” Mixer ($15)
5:30 p.m.
Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room
Casual Jimmy Buffet-style mixer. Price includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
Social and Sing-Along (FREE)
7 p.m.
Home of Constance Ware Payne-Stewart ’55
156 Stuart Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
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.
Pit Party ($10)
10 p.m.
Abram’s Creek West, adjacent to the Old Pit
Bring your instruments and jam with current students. Enjoy snacks from Enrico’s, drinks and good company.
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 Verne and Charlotte Collins will be in attendance.
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 Dayton Campus alumnus Wilbur G. Dove ’59 and his wife Clare.
“Until We Meet Again” Reception (FREE)
3:30 p.m.
Dayton Gallery in Brandt Student Center
Join us as we say farewell until next year.
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
An exploration into directions in music for the contemporary big band. Alumni will be invited onstage to perform the final piece with the Jazz Ensemble, directed by Craig Fraedrich. To purchase tickets for this event, call the Box Office at (540) 665-4569 or go to conservatoryperforms.org.
*Alumni are eligible to buy one ticket and get the second one free. Call the Box Office at (540) 665-4569 to purchase tickets and mention promo code SUalumni, or use the code at conservatoryperforms.org.
For questions or to register by phone, please call the Office of Alumni Affairs at (800) 786-4802.