Kathy Voytko ’94 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast as Mrs. Potts in the North American tour of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” ... Continue Reading Voytko ’94 Cast as Mrs.…
Twelve PALM Students Present Research at SURE
Pictured from left to right: Megan Behm, Rebecca Hopkins, Raquel Johnson, Madeleine Kee, Molly Miller and Naythen B. Rinehart Twelve performing arts leadership and management (PALM) graduate students ... Continue Reading Twelve PALM Students Present Research…
Music Therapy Program Commemorates 50 Years of Innovation and Academic Excellence
Shenandoah Conservatory’s music therapy program celebrated a major milestone this year, commemorating 50 years of innovation and academic excellence with a two-day event for alumni, students and ... Continue Reading Music Therapy Program Commemorates 50…
Maloney ’17 Performs in Tour of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO’
Dani Maloney ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) is a touring member of Cirque du Soleil's show “OVO,” which has been her dream job since she was little. The first leg of the tour included ... Continue Reading Maloney ’17 Performs in Tour…
Logsdon ’84 and Curran ’24 Collaborate in Concert Presentation of New Musical, ‘Romero & Juliet’
Librettist and lyricist Scott Logsdon ’84 (Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre) and composer Aaron Gandy wrote a new musical, “Romero and Juliet,” which features zombies, Shakespeare and 80s-inspired ... Continue Reading Logsdon ’84 and Curran ’24…
Emmerling ’11 Performs in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ with Pittsburgh Musical Theatre
Actor Jake Emmerling ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) recently finished a run of performances as Peter in the legendary rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” with Pittsburgh Musical ... Continue Reading Emmerling ’11 Performs in ‘Jesus…
Phillips ’00 Performs Major Role in ‘A Room in the Castle’ at Folger Theatre
Oneika Phillips ’00 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Bachelor of Business Administration in Management) is performing the role of Queen Gertrude, one of the main acting roles, in “A Room in the ... Continue Reading Phillips ’00 Performs Major Role…
Shores ’99 and Jónsdóttir Win Icelandic Music Award for Producer of the Year
Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan Shores ’99, B.M., and Copenhagen-based sound engineer and producer Ragnheiður Jónsdóttir won a 2025 Icelandic Music Award ... Continue Reading Shores ’99 and Jónsdóttir Win…
Gumbs ’09 Appointed Director of Music at Riverside Church in New York City
Nathaniel Gumbs '09 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) was recently appointed director of music at Riverside Church in New York City where he will begin on May 1. A native of The Bronx, New York, Dr. ... Continue Reading Gumbs ’09 Appointed Director of…
Debut Album by Lončar ’18 Released by Doberman Musique, Release Concert Held at Croatian Embassy
“Danse Rythmique,” a debut album by Maya Lončar ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Performance), was released on Friday, March 14, through Doberman Musique, a Canadian music label. She performs music by famous ... Continue Reading Debut Album by Lončar ’18…
Thompson ’24 Joins National Tour of ‘The Cher Show’
Sarah Thompson ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Trombone) has taken her talents on the road as part of the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Cher Show.” Performing in ... Continue Reading Thompson ’24 Joins National Tour…
Article by Hammel ’87, ’89 Featured in ‘Becoming an Unstoppable Woman’ Magazine
“Pathmakers of Change: Empowering Future Generations Through Inclusive Music Education,” an article written by Alice M. Hammel ’87, ’99 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts in ... Continue Reading Article by Hammel ’87, ’89…
Elhamalawy ’21, Champe ’22 and Gil ’25 Participate in New Musical Workshop
Three musical theatre alumni will participate in a workshop for “The Lost Boys: The Musical,” a new musical based on the hit 1987 Warner Bros. film heading to Broadway in Spring 2026. In this ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21, Champe ’22 and…
Karos ’18 Recognized as Outstanding Music Educator by MMEA
John Karos ’18 (Master of Music Education) has been recognized by the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) as a 2025 Awards for Excellence recipient. Karos currently serves as the director of ... Continue Reading Karos ’18 Recognized as Outstanding…
Coleman ’18 Collaborates with Garrett on Publication of ‘Accessible and Beautiful’
Edryn J. Coleman ’18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education – Choral) collaborated with Marques L. A. Garrett to compile and edit “Accessible and Beautiful: Repertoire for Mixed Voices to ... Continue Reading Coleman ’18 Collaborates with Garrett…
Hammel ’87, ’99 Instructs Music Education Teachers for Students with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia
Alice M. Hammel '87, '99 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education), widely known music educator, author, public speaker, clinician and expert in music education ... Continue Reading Hammel ’87, ’99 Instructs Music…
Okafor ’17 Makes Lincoln Center Debut in New Opera with MasterVoices
Soprano Victoria Okafor ’17 made her Lincoln Center debut earlier this month while performing the role of Alesha in the new American opera, “Blind Justice,” presented by MasterVoices. The production ... Continue Reading Okafor ’17 Makes Lincoln Center…
Orchestral Work by Crowhurst ’13 Premiered by Munich Radio Orchestra
Julian Crowhurst’s '13 (Bachelor of Music in Composition) “Perennial Order: Suite for Orchestra” will be premiered by the Münchner Rundfunkorchester (Munich Radio Orchestra) as part of the Let’s Play! ... Continue Reading Orchestral Work by Crowhurst ’13…
Woyasz ’98 Joins National Tour of ‘Kimberly Akimbo’
Laura Woyasz ’98 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the national tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” playing the role of Pattie. She joins Miguel Gil ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical ... Continue Reading Woyasz ’98 Joins National Tour…
Serio ’09 Named One of Musical America’s Top 30 Professionals of 2024
Trumpeter, educator and administrator Alexander Serio ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) was named one of Musical America's top 30 professionals of 2024. Serio currently serves as the executive ... Continue Reading Serio ’09 Named One of…
Article by Clukey ’22 Published in Voice and Speech Review
“Temporomandibular Disorders and the Singing Voice: A Summary of the Research,” an article written by Jane Clukey ’22 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy – Voice) was published in Voice and Speech ... Continue Reading Article by Clukey ’22 Published…
Musical Theatre Grad Joins ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on Broadway
Kelsee (Sweigard) Kimmel ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will return to Broadway as the standby for the role of “Jersey” in the musical “Hell's Kitchen.” Kimmel will replace current ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Grad Joins ‘Hell’s…
Vaughan ’23 Joins Cast of ‘Floyd Collins’ Musical Theatre Grad Is Part of Production's Original Broadway Cast
Cole Vaughan ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will be in the original Broadway cast of “Floyd Collins,” in the role of Jewell Estes. The musical is based on the true story of a trapped ... Continue Reading Vaughan ’23 Joins Cast of…
Neal ’24 Serves as Monitor Engineer for Kim Walker-Smith’s Tour
Matthew Neal ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) started his internship at Spectrum Sound Inc. in June. He was hired by the company during his internship because of ... Continue Reading Neal ’24 Serves as Monitor…
Bonds ’24 Serves as Associate Director of ‘Boop! The Musical’
DB Bonds ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is the associate director of the new Broadway production, “Boop! The Musical.” ... Continue Reading Bonds ’24 Serves as Associate…
Kabat ’23 Joins National Tour of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
Connor Kabat ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is on the national tour of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” ... Continue Reading Kabat ’23 Joins National Tour…
Rubio ’23 Serves as Assistant Costume Supervisor for ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Starring Radio City Rockettes
Azaria Rubio ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Costume Design) is currently working as an assistant costume supervisor for the “Christmas Spectacular” starring the Radio ... Continue Reading Rubio ’23 Serves as Assistant…
McCown ’24 Performs in National Tour of ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical’
Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory Sarah McCown ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Woodwind Doubling) recently won a national tour with Crossroads Live. She will play Reed 2 (flute, ... Continue Reading McCown ’24 Performs in National…
Hoetmer ’00 Stars in ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Movie
Danielle Hoetmer ’00 (Bachelor of Arts in Theatre) continues to make waves in the film industry. She stars as Mrs. Wendelken in the upcoming major motion picture, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” ... Continue Reading Hoetmer ’00 Stars in ‘The…
Young ’23 Joins Broadway Cast of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Riley Thad Young ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the Broadway cast of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at Lyric Theatre. Visit playbill.com to learn more. ... Continue Reading Young ’23 Joins Broadway Cast…
Marshall ’24 Cast in Off-Broadway Musical, ‘Honeyland’
Kelsey Marshall ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has been cast in the Off-Broadway musical, “Honeyland.” The original musical is about love, activism and the spirit of the 1960s. Set ... Continue Reading Marshall ’24 Cast in Off-Broadway…
Smallwood ’23 Joins Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Faculty
Michaela Smallwood ’23 (Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Bachelor of Science in Sociology) is joining the faculty at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland, as a theatre adjunct in ... Continue Reading Smallwood ’23 Joins Barbara Ingram…
Lončar ’18 Records Videos with Guitar Salon International
Maya Lončar ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) recently flew out to Guitar Salon International headquarters in Santa Monica, California, to record five videos. Artists are invited to come and ... Continue Reading Lončar ’18 Records Videos with…
Keating ’02 Leads Trip to Austria with Arts Chorale of Winchester
Professor Emerita of Voice, Choral Conducting and Choral Music and Adjunct Professor of Music (Conducting) Karen Keating ’02, D.M.A., led a trip to Salzburg, Austria, with the Arts Chorale of ... Continue Reading Keating ’02 Leads Trip to…
Hardwick ’21, ’22 to Conduct Munich Radio Orchestra in Landmark ‘Let’s Play’ Video Game Concert
Acclaimed American conductor J. Aaron Hardwick ’21, ’22 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting, Graduate Certificate in Esports Management) is set to lead the Münchner Rundfunkorchester (Munich Radio ... Continue Reading Hardwick ’21, ’22 to Conduct…
Payne ’79 Honored as 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Jerilynn Payne ’79 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) was announced as one of Shenandoah University’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients in the category of Service to the Community. She joins ... Continue Reading Payne ’79 Honored as 2024…