Eight undergraduate music education alumni have landed jobs in local schools or are beginning graduate studies this fall: Zach Freshwater ’23 – Caroline High School (Caroline County, ... Continue Reading Eight Music Education Alumni Land…
Myers ’22 Lands Halloween Contract for Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Cassidy Myers ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is performing in “Phantoms of the Festhaus” at Busch Gardens Williamsburg this season. The show, produced by Matt Davenport Productions, incorporates ... Continue Reading Myers ’22 Lands Halloween Contract…
Divino ’14 Leads Graduate Seminar
Michael Divino ’14 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) led a graduate seminar on the topic of the Chevalier de Saint Georges at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, in Ruebush Hall, Room 148. Divino enjoys a ... Continue Reading Divino ’14 Leads Graduate Seminar
Boucher ’20 Accepts Position as Youth Programs Coordinator for the Orchestra of St. Luke’s
Pilar Boucher ’20 (Bachelor of Music in Performance – Bassoon) recently accepted a position as youth programs coordinator for the Orchestra of St. Luke's in New York City. The youth programs ... Continue Reading Boucher ’20 Accepts Position as…
Kalis ’15, ’16 Performs at Walt Disney World Resort and More in Orlando
Michele Kalis (Boyd) ’15, ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) is currently making magic at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, ... Continue Reading Kalis ’15, ’16 Performs at…
Article by Hardwick ’21 Published by The Conversation
An article by J. Aaron Hardwick ’21 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Conducting) was recently published by the nonprofit independent news organization, The Conversation. “How video games like ... Continue Reading Article by Hardwick ’21 Published…
Noyalas ’01 Honored By Josephine School Community Museum and African-American Cultural Center He received the accolade alongside former Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust, Ph.D., and 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year Jeff Keller
On Thursday, Sept. 7, Jonathan A. Noyalas '01, M.A., director of Shenandoah University's McCormick Civil War Institute, was honored by the Josephine School Community Museum and African-American ... Continue Reading Noyalas ’01 Honored By Josephine…
Crowhurst ’13 Writes Music and Sound Designs for New Video Game
Composer, pianist and sound designer Julian Crowhurst ’13 (Bachelor of Music in Composition) is creating the music and sound design for Gardenfiend Games’ first title, “Perennial Order.” In 2020, he ... Continue Reading Crowhurst ’13 Writes Music and…
Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Three Shenandoah Conservatory alumni were selected as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients: Lifetime Achievement Award: Don Krudop ’75, ’92, ’03 (Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music ... Continue Reading Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as…
Johns ’22 Selected as Arts Education Trailblazer by DC Arts and Humanities
Music educator and percussionist Don Johns ’22 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) was selected as one of 25 arts education trailblazers for DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative’s 25th ... Continue Reading Johns ’22 Selected as Arts…
Play by Blake ’00 about Mental Health Presented at Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University presents “Diagnosed,” a play written and directed by Iyona Garner Blake ’00 (Bachelor of Music in Performance), at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Shingleton ... Continue Reading Play by Blake ’00 about…
100% of Shenandoah Conservatory’s BFA in Musical Theatre Class Signs with Talent Agents and Managers This is an extraordinary milestone for the program and the 24 members of its class of 2023
Every member of Shenandoah Conservatory's BFA in musical theatre class of 2023 is starting their career representation. “They did something that is almost unheard of in musical theatre BFA programs,” ... Continue Reading 100% of Shenandoah Conservatory’s BFA…
Huang-Davie ’93 Receives Fulbright Scholar Award, Travels to Malaysia
Dr. Yuling Huang-Davie ’93 (Master of Music in Performance – Piano) was awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award and will travel to Malaysia during the 2023/24 academic year. She is joined by her husband Dr. ... Continue Reading Huang-Davie ’93 Receives Fulbright Scholar…
‘Anchorage’ by Monahan ’11 Featured at Cinema Village in New York City
Scott Monahan’s ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) feature film and directorial debut “Anchorage” is running for one week from Friday, Aug. 11, through Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Cinema Village in ... Continue Reading ‘Anchorage’ by Monahan ’11 Featured…
Sweitzer ’94, ’11 and Blaustein ’06 Collaborate on Play Project in New York City
The play “20 Seconds,” written and performed by Thomas Sweitzer ’94, ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre – Voice, Graduate Certificate in Music Therapy), M.M.T., MT-BC, and directed and ... Continue Reading Sweitzer ’94, ’11 and Blaustein…
Howard-Carter ’01 Featured in CrossFit Article
Sarah Howard-Carter ’01 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) was featured in a video and article produced by CrossFit. Known as “The Lifting Flutist,” Technical Sergeant Howard-Carter is a flutist with ... Continue Reading Howard-Carter ’01 Featured in CrossFit…
Brown ’17 Wins 2nd Bassoon Position with West Point Band
Bassoonist Garrett Brown ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) won an audition for the 2nd bassoon position with the West Point Band for the United States Army in March 2023. Before accepting ... Continue Reading Brown ’17 Wins 2nd Bassoon…
Baldwin ’22 Makes Opera Stage Debut with Lamplighters Music Theatre in California
Tenor, actor and advocate Julian Baldwin ’22 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) made their opera stage debut this month with Lamplighters Music Theatre in San Francisco, California. They are ... Continue Reading Baldwin ’22 Makes Opera Stage…
Physical Therapy Alumni Weekend 2023
Shenandoah University’s Division of Physical Therapy is celebrating a milestone this year: 30 years of SUPT graduating classes! The division will celebrate three decades of excellence with events in ... Continue Reading Physical Therapy Alumni Weekend 2023
McCoy ’05 Hosts Live Conversation with Stepniak
On Saturday, July 22 , “Across the Arts with Patrick D. McCoy” hosted a special live conversation and reception with Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., in honor of his recent promotion from dean of Shenandoah ... Continue Reading McCoy ’05 Hosts Live Conversation…
MPRT Students Record Symphony Orchestra Performances During Argentina Tour
A group of music production and recording students (MPRT) accompanied the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra on its latest international tour to Argentina to record all five major performances ... Continue Reading MPRT Students Record Symphony Orchestra…
Fregosi ’19 Performs for Oceania Cruises
Madison Fregosi ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) has recently accepted a contract to perform on the Oceania Cruise line traveling to Iceland, Greenland, Mexico and the Caribbean. The creative team ... Continue Reading Fregosi ’19 Performs for Oceania…
Shenandoah University Offers Free Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate, Sept. 6-Nov. 8 Fine-Tune Your Ideas And Gain The Skills And Resources To Launch Your Business
The Shenandoah University Institute for Entrepreneurship will offer a free, 10-week Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate (ESBC) program on Wednesday evenings this fall from 6-9 p.m. The ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Offers Free Entrepreneurship…
Free Virtual Finance Workshops Available in Fall 2023 Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners: Take Your Businesses To The Next Level
The Shenandoah University Institute For Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the B-Cubed Program (B3) and The Walker Entrepreneurship Program, will offer four virtual Finance Workshops for ... Continue Reading Free Virtual Finance Workshops Available…
Institute For Entrepreneurship Hosts Free Webinar On The Gig Economy, Aug. 14 Learn How To Make The Most Of What May Be The Future Of Work
The Shenandoah University Institute For Entrepreneurship will host a free webinar on the “Gig Economy: The Future of Work,” on Monday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon, via Zoom. Featured speakers will ... Continue Reading Institute For Entrepreneurship Hosts Free…
Austin Fairley ’20 Playing & Teaching in the Mid-Atlantic
Fairley credits Shenandoah with providing him with the networking opportunities that allowed him to make connections and pursue his dreams. ... Continue Reading Austin Fairley ’20 Playing &…
Mosher ’17 Forging A Career in Music with Classmate Clark
At Shenandoah, Kirstie Mosher ’17 met Galen Clark ’17 and the two decided to team up and became a folk duo. Together, the duo performs, writes and records their own songs. “We have embarked on two ... Continue Reading Mosher ’17 Forging A Career…
Byrd ’21 Making A Mark With Performing Arts Organization
Ashayla Byrd ’21, who graduated from Shenandoah with degrees in dance and English, said her time at Shenandoah prepared her for life by teaching her how to form strong, meaningful connections with ... Continue Reading Byrd ’21 Making A Mark…
A Change of Heart Pointed Hanna King Toward A Gratifying Career in Elementary Education
Hanna King '22, has some advice for current and future education students: “Teaching is a very difficult job, but the reward of being with students and watching them grow BECAUSE of you will always be ... Continue Reading A Change of Heart Pointed…
MSN and DNP Graduate Uses Her Shenandoah Education As Primary Care Practice Owner
Gwenn Leatherman ’16, ’20, owns Leatherman Healthcare, LLC, an adult primary care practice in Hagerstown, Maryland. Leatherman Healthcare manages all aspects of health for people 18 or older, ... Continue Reading MSN and DNP Graduate Uses…
DMA Grad Who Teaches at Collegiate Level Chose Shenandoah for Its Unique Vocal Pedagogy Program
Elizabeth Holmes ’21, DMA, was attracted to Shenandoah because it includes classical and CCM singing styles in its curriculum. Now, as an educator herself, she says the most rewarding part of her ... Continue Reading DMA Grad Who Teaches at…
Shenandoah Made Difference for BBA/Sport Management Grad On The Field and Off
Marcus Jenkins '16, who also played football at Shenandoah, said his university education prepared him for his career by teaching him time management skills and discipline. “Managing football and a ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Made Difference for BBA/Sport…
Graduate Says Shenandoah Provided Him Just What He Needed for a Career in Education
Welton Williams III '22 believes Shenandoah prepared him for his career as an elementary school teacher by providing him with student teaching experiences that gave him the opportunity to witness ... Continue Reading Graduate Says Shenandoah Provided Him…
Successful Skin Care Brand Founded & Owned By Shenandoah Business School Double Grad Violet Amoabeng '09, '11, MBA, Launched Skin Gourmet With Just $45
"Through years of working hard, the young entrepreneur has built a successful business that boasts a variety of edible skincare products, including edible kinds of butter, scrubs, cleaners, oils, ... Continue Reading Successful Skin Care Brand Founded…
Shenandoah MPRT Degree Prepared Raymond For Career She Always Wanted
A Shenandoah education taught Marie Raymond ’22 the basics of live sound and theater. Prior to her role at Walt Disney World Resort, she served as the sound intern for the Pennsylvania Shakespeare ... Continue Reading Shenandoah MPRT Degree Prepared Raymond…
Greve’s Degrees In Music Education & Conducting Supported A Long Career In Music Ministry
Prior to his retirement in June 2022, Todd Greve ’85, ’87, was the music pastor at Chestnut Hill Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. In this position, he was responsible for the music and worship ... Continue Reading Greve’s Degrees In Music Education…