A Place To Be’s Director of Medical Music Therapy Ray Leone, ’17, MT-BC, (Master of Music Therapy), critical care nurse specialist Amanda Golino MSN, RN, CCRN, and the research team at INOVA Loudoun ... Continue Reading Study Co-researched by Leone ’17…
Holmes ’21 Appointed Clinical Faculty in Music and Director of Community Music Program at Coker University
Elizabeth Holmes ’21 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) was appointed as clinical faculty in music and director of the community music program at Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina, ... Continue Reading Holmes ’21 Appointed Clinical Faculty…
DanceWorks Chicago and Rivette ’21 Participate in Brief Residency at SU
The contemporary dance company DanceWorks Chicago participated in a half-day residency with the Shenandoah Conservatory dance program on Monday, Sept.12. The residency included masterclasses in ... Continue Reading DanceWorks Chicago and Rivette ’21…
Research by Bingham ’18 Featured in Oxford University Press: SHAPE
Research on singing in music therapy by Martina Bingham ’18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Pedagogy) was featured in a special arts and sciences initiative through Oxford University Press: SHAPE ... Continue Reading Research by Bingham ’18 Featured…
Kutcipal ’23 and McCaskill ’17 Celebrate Opening Night of ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Tour
Cydney Kutcipal ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Jordan Leigh McCaskill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) recently celebrated the opening of the Broadway tour of “Jagged ... Continue Reading Kutcipal ’23 and McCaskill ’17…
Mangold ’19 Cast in NYC Reading of ‘Senior Class’
Kyle Mangold ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast as one of the leads in the New York City reading of “Senior Class” this month. Industry readings are the start of the process of ... Continue Reading Mangold ’19 Cast in NYC…
Cadieux ’21 Cast in NYC Lab of ‘Muriel’s Wedding – The Musical’
Sam Cadieux ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the New York City workshop of the new musical version of “Muriel’s Wedding” this month. The production is based on the 1994 ... Continue Reading Cadieux ’21 Cast in NYC…
Vaughn ’09 Opens Voice Over and Audio Post-production Studio in Norfolk
Actor, singer and voice actor Katy Vaughn ’09 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre) opened Sea Siren Media in Norfolk, Virginia, a business specializing in creative voice-over and audio ... Continue Reading Vaughn ’09 Opens Voice Over…
McGill ’17 Joins Backhaus Dance and Completes M.F.A. in Dance
Following graduation from Shenandoah University, Kelly McGill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) moved to Arlington, Virginia, where she joined D.C.-based contemporary dance company Motion X Dance. ... Continue Reading McGill ’17 Joins Backhaus Dance…
Artist Representative Gregory Brown ’12 Speaks with Conservatory Students
Director of Pink Noise Agency and artist representative for the award-winning Aizuri Quartet Gregory Brown ’12 (Bachelor of Music in Composition) will speak to students at Shenandoah Conservatory at ... Continue Reading Artist Representative Gregory Brown ’12…
Gumbs ’09 Performs with Jason Max Ferdinand Singers in Season Premiere Concert
Organist Nathaniel Gumbs ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) performed with the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers during the ensemble’s season premiere concert “From Solace to…” on Saturday, Aug. 13, at ... Continue Reading Gumbs ’09 Performs with Jason…
Chippo ’22, Throm ’22 and Woolston ’22 Graduate from Master of Music Education Program
Jacob Chippo’22, Gretchen Throm ’22 and Dawn Woolston ’22 graduated with a Master of Music Education degree this summer. ... Continue Reading Chippo ’22, Throm ’22 and…
Williams ’21, ’23 Appointed Education Assistant at Richmond Symphony
Violist Anita Williams ’21, ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) was recently appointed education assistant in the education ... Continue Reading Williams ’21, ’23 Appointed Education…
Kutcipal ’23 and McCaskill ’17 Embark on First National Broadway Tour of ‘Jagged Little Pill’
Cydney Kutcipal ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Jordan Leigh McCaskill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) are performing in the ensemble on the first national Broadway ... Continue Reading Kutcipal ’23 and McCaskill ’17…
Little Trần ’09 Appointed Director of Choral Studies and Professor of Music at SRU
Timothy Little Trần ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Elect Studies) was recently appointed director of choral studies and assistant professor of music at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, ... Continue Reading Little Trần ’09 Appointed Director…
Farrar ’21, ’22 Performs, Teaches, Choreographs in Utah with Multiple Dance Companies
Lily Farrar ’21, ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) is going into her second season with Odyssey Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City, ... Continue Reading Farrar ’21, ’22 Performs, Teaches,…
Elhamalawy ’21, ’22 Cast in Muny’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
Drew Elhamalawy ’21, ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) will play the role of Levi in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21, ’22 Cast in…
Vickhouse ’19 Teaches, Choreographs and Adjudicates Dance in Jacksonville
Madison Vickhouse ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) recently relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, where she currently teaches for Relevé Academy of Dance, creating choreography and preparing pieces ... Continue Reading Vickhouse ’19 Teaches, Choreographs and…
Stanley ’22 Helps Choreograph and Teach at Stagedoor Manor in New York
Eve Stanley ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) was hired as an assistant choreographer, dance instructor and student counselor for 3 summer sessions at Stagedoor Manor in Loch Sheldrake, New York. ... Continue Reading Stanley ’22 Helps Choreograph and…
Ridenhour ’15 Serves as Associate Choreographer for Kings Dominion’s ‘Grand Carnivale’
Sarah Mawyer Ridenhour ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is the associate choreographer for Kings Dominion’s summer production of “Grand Carnivale.” She assisted with the main stage show “Royal ... Continue Reading Ridenhour ’15 Serves as Associate…
Dani Maloney Dance Selected to Participate in World of Dance Championship
Dani Maloney Dance, a traveling contemporary dance collective based in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded by Dani Maloney ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance), was selected to compete in the 2022 World of ... Continue Reading Dani Maloney Dance Selected to…
Stephanie York Dorrycott ’09 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Stephanie York Dorrycott ’09 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is the founder and director of MotionX Dance company, creating and presenting new work throughout the D.C. Metro region. ... Continue Reading Stephanie York Dorrycott ’09 (B.F.A.…
Rebecca Nickerson Chappell ’09 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Rebekah Nickerson Chappell ’09 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is a teaching artist, performer and dance maker in greater Austin, Texas. Formerly the assistant director of the Master of Fine Arts ... Continue Reading Rebecca Nickerson Chappell ’09 (B.F.A.…
Ashanté Green ’14 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Ashanté Green ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is the marketing and communications manager at the Dance Institute of Washington in Washington, D.C., where she is also a member of the teaching ... Continue Reading Ashanté Green ’14 (B.F.A. in…
Elizabeth Baker ’14 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Baker ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is the owner and lead photographer for Lizzie Baker Photography in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Continue Reading Elizabeth Baker ’14 (B.F.A. in…
Aubrey Lawrence ’15 (B.F.A. in Dance, B.A. in English)
Aubrey Lawrence ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Bachelor of Arts in English) joined Diavolo Architecture in Motion, a Los Angeles-based contemporary and aerial ... Continue Reading Aubrey Lawrence ’15 (B.F.A. in…
Shannon Giles ’16 (B.F.A. in Dance)
A dancer and dance captain with Celebrity Cruises, Shannon Giles ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) currently oversees the installation and rehearsal of new shows that then travel throughout the ... Continue Reading Shannon Giles ’16 (B.F.A. in…
Christopher Saunders ’17 (B.F.A. in Dance)
Christopher Saunders ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) has performed with Holland America Cruises, traveling throughout the Mediterranean, Mexico, Panama, South America, Asia and Antarctica. He has ... Continue Reading Christopher Saunders ’17 (B.F.A. in…
Erin Puskar ’15, ’16 (B.F.A in Dance, M.S. in Performing Arts Leadership & Management)
Erin Puskar ’15, ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) has appeared regularly in lead roles with Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre and is ... Continue Reading Erin Puskar ’15, ’16 (B.F.A…
Shaw ’11 and Telegraph Quartet Teach and Perform at Arnold Schoenberg Center in Austria
Cellist Jeremiah Shaw ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) presented a masterclass and concert performance on Thursday, June 2, at the Arnold Schoenberg Center in ... Continue Reading Shaw ’11 and Telegraph Quartet…
Violist Zhang ’11 Appointed Adjunct Faculty at The Catholic University of America
Violist Dan Zhang ’11 (Artist Diploma) will serve as an adjunct faculty member at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., beginning this fall. She currently teaches at Washington ... Continue Reading Violist Zhang ’11 Appointed Adjunct…
Davis ’07 Appointed Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning and Compliance at Houghton College
Natasha Davis ’07 (Master of Fine Arts in Dance) was appointed special assistant to the president for strategic planning and compliance at Houghton College in Houghton, New York. Her choreography was ... Continue Reading Davis ’07 Appointed Special Assistant…
Bigelow ’18 Cast in National Tour of ‘Anastasia: The Musical’
Actor, singer and dancer Zachary Bigelow ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the national tour of “Anastasia: The Musical.” He auditioned one day and joined the company the next ... Continue Reading Bigelow ’18 Cast in National…
McCaskill ’17 Makes Off-Broadway Debut in ‘Exception to the Rule’
Actor, singer, director and teacher Jordan Leigh McCaskill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will make her off-Broadway debut as the female swing in “Exception to the Rule” by Dave Harris ... Continue Reading McCaskill ’17 Makes Off-Broadway Debut…
Beard ’18 Cast to Perform with Carnival Cruises This Summer and Fall
Alex Beard ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will perform with Carnival Cruises this summer and fall, sailing on the Carnival Splendor. He will be based out of Seattle, Washington, and ... Continue Reading Beard ’18 Cast to Perform…
McNeal ’14 Cast in Lead Role for Nashville Rep’s ‘Mary Poppins’
Actor, singer and dancer Christine McNeal Toole ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the lead role of Mary Poppins for Nashville Repertory Theatre’s upcoming production of the ... Continue Reading McNeal ’14 Cast in Lead…