Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded $7,000 Grant from Mid Atlantic Arts for Collaborative Project with Sweet Honey in the Rock®
Shenandoah Conservatory has received $7,000 in grant support from Mid Atlantic Arts in support of a collaborative university and community project with the Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock®. The grant is part of the Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects program and is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
The initiative, “Sweet Honey in the Rock: Educating, Engaging & Empowering Artists & Youth Through Socially Conscious Music,” will feature a series of workshops and masterclasses, culminating in a public performance. The final concert will showcase Sweet Honey in the Rock® with a special appearance by students from Shenandoah University and John Handley High School. Scheduled as part of the conservatory’s Performing Arts Live series, the concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Armstrong Concert Hall.
“We are immensely grateful for the ongoing financial support from Mid Atlantic Arts,” said Executive Director of Performances and Engagement and Artistic Director of Performing Arts Live Courtney Reilly ’18, M.S. “Their grants have been instrumental in advancing our mission to provide meaningful arts engagement for both our students and a diverse range of community members. This year, we are especially honored to collaborate with students from our own Conservatory Choir, as well as university students from the Harambee Gospel Choir and high school students from John Handley High School.”
Mid Atlantic Arts fosters and funds the creation and presentation of diverse artistic expressions, connecting people to meaningful arts experiences within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Established in 1979, Mid Atlantic Arts is one of six regional arts organizations in the United States. It collaborates closely with the National Endowment for the Arts and member state and jurisdictional arts agencies in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia and West Virginia.
For a complete calendar of events, to purchase tickets, or to learn more, visit Conservatory Performs online at www.conservatoryperforms.org, in person at the Shenandoah University Box Office located in the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre lobby, or by phone at (540) 665-4569. The box office is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m.
About Shenandoah Conservatory
Shenandoah Conservatory, part of Shenandoah University, is a leading institution dedicated to the performing arts, offering comprehensive programs in music, theatre, dance, and interdisciplinary arts. The conservatory is committed to providing exceptional education and fostering community engagement through innovative performances and collaborations.
About Mid Atlantic Arts
Established in 1979, Mid Atlantic Arts is one of six regional arts organizations in the United States. It partners with the National Endowment for the Arts and member state and jurisdictional arts agencies across Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia to nurture and fund diverse artistic expressions and provide meaningful arts experiences.
