The book, “Don'ts for Deans and Academic Leaders: A Higher Education Guidebook,” written by Executive Dean for Creativity & the Arts and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., was published ... Continue Reading Book on Academic Leadership by…
Archives for December 2023
Kaitlynne Dennis was recently promoted to the role of box office manager at Shenandoah Conservatory, where she has served as the assistant box office manager since February 2020. In 2022, Dennis ... Continue Reading Dennis Promoted to Box Office…
Associate Professor of Music Theory and Embedded Music Theory Tutor Coordinator Rachel Short, Ph.D., presented her research at the 2023 American Musicological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting in Denver, ... Continue Reading Short Presents Research at AMS-SMT’s…
As an another exciting year at Shenandoah closes, we’re taking a few moments to look back at our top videos, posts and stories of 2023. Haley Van Voorhis '25, a safety on Shenandoah's football team, ... Continue Reading The Shenandoah Top 10 for…
Director of Guitar Studio and Associate Professor of Guitar Colin Davin, M.M., presented a solo performance for the DACOR Bacon House, an historic home near the White House, for the organization’s ... Continue Reading Davin Performs at DACOR Bacon…
Alyssa Crump was recently hired to serve as the administrative assistant at Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA). Crump began her career with SCAA first as a student in 2001, and eventually ... Continue Reading Crump Joins SCAA Staff as…
A work written by mid-20th century French composer Henri Challan (1910–1977) and edited by Associate Professor of Bassoon Ryan Romine, D.M.A., was recently published by TrevCo Music Publishing. The ... Continue Reading Challan’s ‘Sextuor,’ Edited by Romine,…
The Cofan Rainforest Products Etsy Store is officially live, and Shenandoah University students can't wait to share the items in this store, which are sustainably made from materials gathered in the ... Continue Reading Embrace Ethical Holiday Shopping! SU’s…
*Throughout 2023, the “Publication of Note” portion of the newsletter will feature some of the director’s favorite collections of essays relevant to the Civil War era in the Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Publication of Note | December…
On Nov. 18, Charles L. “Cy” Maulden (D ’47) was honored as the special guest of the 95th Concord Christmas Parade in Concord, North Carolina, for his longtime service to the community and country as ... Continue Reading December 2023 Class Notes
Shenandoah Conservatory’s recent production of “Caged Birds” treated audience members to a multi-disciplinary collaboration of dance, opera and live music by the EDGE Ensemble, and encouraged audience ... Continue Reading Opera Production Showcased The Power…
To accommodate those who are attending tonight's Holiday Gala, all students, faculty and staff must vacate the following parking lots no later than 4 p.m. today, Dec. 8: Lot L (Ohrstrom-Bryant ... Continue Reading REMINDER: Important Parking Information For…
Zachary Robinson-Holness ’24 (Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative Audio Arts) and Valeria Otero Barrera ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Lighting Design) are partnering to ... Continue Reading Robinson-Holness ’24 and Otero Barrera…
Wayne Romero '24 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) was featured in an immersive talk with Finland-based Genelec, a world leader in studio monitor manufacturing. Romero ... Continue Reading Romero ’24 Featured in Genelec…
John Bernard ’23 (Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative Audio Arts) is a 22-year-old student from Fredericksburg, Virginia, whose interest in audio-related careers stemmed from his background as a ... Continue Reading Senior Presentation By Bernard ’23…
Stage makeup students recently completed a lab unit called Glam Squad where they had the choice of drag, runway or glam rock makeup. Students researched their chosen topic and executed their makeup ... Continue Reading Stage Makeup Students Participate in…
Adjunct Associate Professor of Bass Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba Jeff Cortazzo, D.M.A., recently authored and published his first children's book, “The Five Birds and the Cat Queen.” It comes complete ... Continue Reading Cortazzo Authors and Publishes First…
Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., was invited to be on the jury of the Shenzhen International Piano Competition, one of the ... Continue Reading O’Conor Adjudicates, Performs and Teaches…
Students from the theatre design and production program (stage management emphasis) participated in a virtual masterclass on Monday, Nov. 27, with Tony Award-winning stage manager Beverly Jenkins. ... Continue Reading Jenkins Hosts Stage Management Masterclass…
Professor Emeritus of Music Education David Zerull, Ph.D., established the Dr. David S. Zerull Endowed Fund for Music Education Student Teachers at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University on ... Continue Reading New Music Education Endowed Fund…
The Harlem Globetrotters, as part of their 2024 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs, are bringing their world-famous basketball act back to Winchester. The Globetrotters, who entertained a ... Continue Reading Harlem Globetrotters To Perform At…
The second annual Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Economic Summit, held at Shenandoah University on Nov. 15, attracted 315 participants from business, nonprofit, educational, and government sectors. ... Continue Reading Navigating Economic Trends For 2024…
Shenandoah University Bachelor of Science in virtual reality (VR) design student Michael Reynolds ’25 is building a VR career while still a student, courtesy of his degree program. “I'm fascinated ... Continue Reading Generating A Career In Virtual…
Riley Johnston ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was recently cast in the new national tour of “Shrek.” Johnston performs in the roles of Pig 2 and Dulocian. The tour begins in February ... Continue Reading Johnston ’23 Cast in New…
Samantha Isely ’24 (Master of Music in Pedagogy – Contemporary Commercial Music/CCM Voice) is serving as the artistic director for The Valley Chorale’s Christmas concerts, “Once Upon A ... Continue Reading Isely ’24 Serves as Artistic…
Staff Sergeant Katherine Bolcar ’24 (Master of Music in Pedagogy – Contemporary Commercial Music/CCM Voice) sang in the opening ceremony for the 2023 NFL Frankfurt Game between the Indianapolis Colts ... Continue Reading Bolcar ’24 Sings National Anthem…