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Shenandoah Guitar Festival Receives Augustine Foundation Grant

Funds Help Conservatory Present Event Filled With World-Class Artists, Masterclasses & Workshops

The Shenandoah Guitar Festival, presented by Shenandoah Conservatory, has received grant funding from the Augustine Foundation for the third consecutive year.  The $13,000 grant helps…

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Summer 2026 Courses in the School of Health Professions

Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!

Thinking about pursuing a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could lead to a…

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Michaela Brayboy ’22 Performs with Kenny Sharp on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Brayboy ’22 Performs with Kenny Sharp on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Michaela “Mikki” Brayboy ’22 (Bachelor of Arts in Recording & Audio Arts) recently appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” alongside singer-songwriter and former adjunct faculty…

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Commercial Rock Ensemble and Studio Big Band Perform Across Spain and Portugal on GEL Trip

Commercial Rock Ensemble and Studio Big Band Perform Across Spain and Portugal on GEL Trip

The Shenandoah Conservatory Commercial Rock Ensemble and Studio Big Band traveled to Spain and Portugal earlier this month as part of a Global Experiential Learning…

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David Edelman Announces Retirement at the End of 2025/26 Academic Year

Director and Professor of Performing Arts Leadership & Management David Edelman, M.F.A., will retire from Shenandoah Conservatory at the end of the 2025/26 academic year.…

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Nick Lenz ’17 Selected for Inaugural Creative Direction Credential Program

Nick Lenz ’17 has been selected as one of only 10 educators to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Creative Direction Credential Program, a…

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Honoring Shenandoah Leaders Who Strengthen and Inspire at the Top of Virginia

Members of the university’s community receive half of organization’s Greater Good Awards

Shenandoah University leaders, past and present, as well as alumni, recently received four of The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s eight Greater Good Awards, at…

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March 2026 Class Notes

March 2026 Class Notes

On March 5, Marjorie Lewis (C, AS ’81) and her husband, John, were honored at the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley’s annual Community…

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McManus Presents Research at Society of American Music Conference

Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History & Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., presented her paper, “Vocality as Mediator of Trauma in Post-#MeToo…

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