When Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 began his studies at Shenandoah Conservatory, he arrived as a musician steeped in gospel and marching band traditions. But after four years in the jazz studies program, ... Continue Reading Conservatory Alumnus Wins Drum Mastery…
Three Music Education Alumni Help Launch New Music Program at Regent University
In early 2017, Regent University in Virginia Beach posted an opening for the first faculty position in its proposed new music program. During the past two years, development has been underway with the ... Continue Reading Three Music Education Alumni Help…
Research by Echard ’14, ’18 and Rosado ’19 Accepted for Publication in Music Therapy Perspectives
Research by Allison Echard ’14, ’18, MT-BC, (Master of Music in Music Therapy) and Amanda Rosado ’18, MT-BC, (Master of Music in Music Therapy), “Adolescents' Experiences of Music Therapy in an ... Continue Reading Research by Echard ’14, ’18…
Berger ’13, ’24 Launches Research Study at Children’s National Medical Center
Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., added a second full-time music therapy position to its oncology unit, and the current music therapist, Mariagracia Rivas Berger '13, ’24 ... Continue Reading Berger ’13, ’24 Launches Research…
Research by Rosado ’18 Accepted for Publication in Music Therapy Perspectives
Research by Amanda Rosado ’18 (Master of Music Therapy), “Adolescents' Experiences of Music Therapy in an Inpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit,” was recently accepted for publication in the Music ... Continue Reading Research by Rosado ’18 Accepted…
Chow ’18, ’22 Advances to Semi-Finals in Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Spain
Pianist Aaron Chow ’18, ’22, advanced to the semifinals of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona, Spain. More than 200 pianists from around the world applied for this ... Continue Reading Chow ’18, ’22 Advances to…
Puckett’s ’99 ‘The Fix’ Premieres with Minnesota Opera
Joel Puckett ’99 (Bachelor of Music in Composition) was commissioned by the Minnesota Opera as part of its New Works Initiative to write a full-length opera for its 2018/19 season. The opera premiered ... Continue Reading Puckett’s ’99 ‘The Fix’ Premieres…
Martin ’84 Appointed Interim President and CEO of Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Tucson Symphony Orchestra has appointed Kathryn R. Martin as interim president and CEO, replacing Tom McKinney. A transition expert and veteran arts leader, Martin has led nine arts and culture ... Continue Reading Martin ’84 Appointed Interim President…
A Place to Be Performers Let Leesburg Students Know ‘It’s OK to Feel’
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School in Leesburg was the “place to be” March 20, when five members of the local therapeutic arts organization A Place to Be communicated the basic idea “it’s OK to ... Continue Reading A Place to Be Performers…
Research by Bingham ’18 and Schwartz Wins MAR AMTA Interdisciplinary Research Award
Martina Bingham '18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Pedagogy) and Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Therapy Beth Schwartz, M.A., received the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy ... Continue Reading Research by Bingham ’18 and…