Led by Halo Quartet members Shana Oshiro ’13, ’21 (Professional Studies Program for Music Therapy Certification Eligibility, Master of Music Therapy), MT-BC, and Niambi Powell LCSW-C, 75 students in ... Continue Reading Oshiro ’13, ’21 and Powell…
Divino ’14 Featured in DSO Digital Concert Series Conversation
Violinist and musicologist Michael Divino ’14 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Dr. Kira Thurman from the University of Michigan discussed composer Chevalier de Saint-Georges and his First ... Continue Reading Divino ’14 Featured in DSO…
Shahid ’20 Participates in LAByrinth Theater Company’s Virtual Reading
In early September, Alia Shahid ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) participated in a reading for the LAByrinth Theater Company's online company member intensive. Over the course of two weeks, ... Continue Reading Shahid ’20 Participates in LAByrinth…
Guitarist Haley ’16 Makes Television Debut on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’
Alex Haley ’16 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) made his television debut on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Wednesday, Aug. 19. He played guitar for the ... Continue Reading Guitarist Haley ’16 Makes Television…
Howard-Carter ’01 Serves as 2020/21 Conservatory Convocation Honored Guest and Speaker
Shenandoah Conservatory announces Sarah Howard-Carter ’01 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) as its honored guest and speaker for the 2020/21 Conservatory Convocation at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26. ... Continue Reading Howard-Carter ’01 Serves as 2020/21…
McCoy ’05 Featured in CAAPA’s Candid Cadenza Series
Patrick D. McCoy ’05 (Master of Music in Church Music) was featured in the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts’ (CAAPA) Candid Cadenzas ... Continue Reading McCoy ’05 Featured in CAAPA’s…
Gumbs ’09 Presents ‘We Shall Overcome’ Pipe Organ Concert
Organist Nathaniel Gumbs ’09 (B.M. in Performance) presented “We Shall Overcome,” a pipe organ concert filmed in the sanctuary of Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Gumbs currently ... Continue Reading Gumbs ’09 Presents ‘We Shall…
Wilkins ’78 Shares Insight on How Black Artists Can Transform Classical Music in New York Times Feature
Conductor Thomas Wilkins ’78 (B.M. in Music Education) was interviewed by The New York Times in a special feature exploring how Black artists can transform the field of classical music. Visit ... Continue Reading Wilkins ’78 Shares Insight on…
Shenandoah University Premieres Virtual Performance of ‘We Will Rise’ Virtual Choir Showcases the Talents of 75+ Participants from Around the World
Shenandoah University has premiered “We Will Rise,” a virtual performance crafted to interpret the internationally acclaimed song “We Will Rise” composed by Stefan Youngblood ’85 (Bachelor of Music in ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Premieres Virtual Performance…
Wilkins ’78 Promoted to Artistic Advisor for Education and Community Engagement at the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wilkins ’78 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) was promoted to serve as the artistic adviser for education and community engagement, a new position at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Visit ... Continue Reading Wilkins ’78 Promoted to Artistic…
Jones ’09 and Johns ’22 Featured in Virtual Performance of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ with Gateway Music Festival Orchestra
Trumpeter Courtney Jones ’09 (Master of Music in Performance) and percussionist Donnie Johns ’22 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) were featured in “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a virtual video ... Continue Reading Jones ’09 and Johns ’22…
Props-Allen ’04 Holds Masterclass in Feather Manipulation for Costume Design Students
Katie Props-Allen ’04 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Costume Design) hosted a masterclass in feather manipulation for current costume design students on Friday, May 29. ... Continue Reading Props-Allen ’04 Holds Masterclass in…
Ilana Atkins ’11
Ilana Atkins ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying) is a New York-based conductor, music director, pianist, collaborator, vocal and audition coach, accompanist and teacher. ... Continue Reading Ilana Atkins ’11
Joey Chancey ’07
Joey Chancey ’07 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying) is a Broadway conductor, music director and independent producer. Chancey is currently the music supervisor for Antonio Banderas’ ... Continue Reading Joey Chancey ’07
Aaron Jodoin ’03, ’05
Aaron Jodoin ’03, ’05 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying, Master of Music in Conducting) is a New York-based dad, pianist, music director, orchestrator, arranger and Broadway musician. ... Continue Reading Aaron Jodoin ’03, ’05
Richardson ’17 Creates Song for Elementary School Music Students
Emily Ellis Richardson ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) wrote a song for her students at Pittsville Elementary School. She currently teaches elementary music at the ... Continue Reading Richardson ’17 Creates Song for…
Graham ’12 Named Front of House Sound Engineer for Country Music Star Scotty McCreery
Thomas Graham ’12 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) was named the front of house sound engineer for country music star and former Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival ... Continue Reading Graham ’12 Named Front of…
Rafala ’17, ’18 Makes TV Debut in CW’s ‘Katy Keene’
Emily Rafala ’17, ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) made her television debut in “Katy Keene” as Trula Twyst on April 16. ... Continue Reading Rafala ’17, ’18 Makes TV…
Murphy ’04 Collaborates with Elementary Student to Create Music Video
Edmond Murphy ’04 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) collaborated with one of his fourth-grade students to create a video duet of Elton John's “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as a remote ... Continue Reading Murphy ’04 Collaborates with Elementary…
Pugh ’12, 18 Sings ‘Daisy Bell’ with Assisted Living Resident
Kristen Lynn Pugh ’12, ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Professional Studies Program for Music Therapy Certification Eligibility) sang “Daisy Bell,” a song written in 1892 by British ... Continue Reading Pugh ’12, 18 Sings ‘Daisy…
Conaway ’11 Debuts in ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’
Schyler Conaway ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) made his series debut in season 21, episode 17, “Dance, Lies and Videotape,” of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” The episode is ... Continue Reading Conaway ’11 Debuts in ‘Law…
McLean ’19 to Study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Connor McLean ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was accepted to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RSC) and will pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Classical & Contemporary Text ... Continue Reading McLean ’19 to Study at…
Sabados ’98, ’11 on Life as a Music Therapist Amidst COVID-19
Stephen Sabados ’98, ’11 MT-BC, (Bachelor of Music Therapy, Master of Music Therapy) currently serves as a music therapist in a Maryland psychiatric hospital. I've had to limit the use of musical ... Continue Reading Sabados ’98, ’11 on Life…
Ridgell ’11 Released Video Compilation of Kanye West’s ‘Love Lockdown’
Rich Ridgell ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) released a bluegrass/Americana cover of Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown” from the “808s and Heartbreak” studio ... Continue Reading Ridgell ’11 Released Video Compilation…
Sparks ’16 Creates Parts with 3-D Printer at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Alec Sparks ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production) was featured in an article by DC Theatre Scene for his work in creating parts for face shields using a 3-D printer at Woolly ... Continue Reading Sparks ’16 Creates Parts with…
Jenkins ’07 and Team Host Patio Party for Seniors in Texas
Tara Park Jenkins, MT-BC, ’07 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) and her team at North Austin Music Therapy in Austin, Texas, hosted a patio party at the Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living facility to keep ... Continue Reading Jenkins ’07 and Team Host…
Shores ’99 Nominated for an Icelandic Music Award
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan Shores ’99, B.M., was nominated for an Icelandic Music Award (an equivalent to the Grammy Awards in the United States). ... Continue Reading Shores ’99 Nominated for an…
Noble ’56 Launches New Website for Band Arrangements
Paul Noble ’56 (Bachelor of Music Education) recently launched a newly redesigned website to share his esteemed music arrangements for band with a catalog featuring more than 300 titles. It was ... Continue Reading Noble ’56 Launches New Website…
Shaw ’11 and Members of Telegraph Quartet on Lincoln Center’s Great Performers Series
Cellist Jeremiah Shaw ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) and the other members of Telegraph Quartet were featured on Lincoln Center's Great Performers series on ... Continue Reading Shaw ’11 and Members of…
Meet Miss Virginia Dot Kelly ’18 Excited To Step Into Pageant Winner’s Shoes
Shenandoah University graduate student Dorothy “Dot” Kelly ’18, B.F.A., is spending the first half of 2020 fulfilling a unique role: Miss Virginia. Kelly, who was first runner-up at the pageant held ... Continue Reading Meet Miss Virginia Dot Kelly…
Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed Development Director at Asolo Rep
Asolo Rep proudly announces Benjamin Luczak as its new Development Director, officially joining the organization on January 15. Prior to relocating to Sarasota, he previously held leadership ... Continue Reading Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed Development…
Kelly ’18, ’21 Announced Miss Virginia 2019
When Miss Virginia, Camille Schrier, was crowned Miss America 2020, the first runner up — our very own Dot Kelly ’18, ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Science in Performing Arts ... Continue Reading Kelly ’18, ’21 Announced Miss…
Goodwin ’19 Interns with NYC’s LAByrinth Theater Company
Christopher Goodwin ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) won a spot as the Management Fellow for New York City's LAByrinth Theater Company. Goodwin will support the launch of the company’s ... Continue Reading Goodwin ’19 Interns with NYC’s…
Brooks ’02 and Jeremiah ’02 in On Site Opera’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
Jerome Brooks, Jr. ’02 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre) and Joshua Jeremiah ’02 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) performed in On Site Opera’s holiday production of “Amahl and the Night ... Continue Reading Brooks ’02 and Jeremiah ’02…
Ross ’03 Joins Off-Broadway Cast of ‘Rock of Ages’
T. Scott Ross ’03 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the cast of “Rock of Ages” for the Off-Broadway production at New World Stages in New York City for the winter season. Several ... Continue Reading Ross ’03 Joins Off-Broadway Cast…
Shenandoah Students, Faculty and Alumni Well Represented at 2019 VMEA State Conference
Sixty-eight Shenandoah Conservatory music education majors traveled to the 2019 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) state conference at the Homestead from Thursday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Students, Faculty and Alumni…