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…
Elhamalawy ’21 Cast in New York Theatre Workshop’s ‘We Live in Cairo’
Drew Elhamalawy ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the role of Hassan for New York Theatre Workshop’s Off-Broadway production of “We Live in Cairo” with performances running ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21 Cast in New…
Brooke ’17 Returns to Winchester to Perform at The Monument with Guitarist
Natalie Brooke ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) returns to Winchester on Friday, Sept. 6, to headline a performance at The Monument. She is touring in Washington, D.C.; Winchester, Virginia; ... Continue Reading Brooke ’17 Returns to Winchester…
Kelly ’18 Joins Washington Commanders Marching Band and Drumline
Instructional Assistant and Dance Accompanist (Percussion) Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) recently joined the National Football League’s Washington Commanders Marching ... Continue Reading Kelly ’18 Joins Washington Commanders…
Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19 Featured in The Winchester Star for Work with Grafton Integrated Health Network
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Musicianship Fredrica Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19, M.M.T., MT-BC, was featured in The Winchester Star article, “Kids with special needs shine when given the ... Continue Reading Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19 Featured in…
Verga ’22 Co-stars on Network Television Series ‘Evil’
Joe Verga ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was recently a co-star on the network television series “Evil.” He appears on season 4, episode 13, which is now available on Peacock and ... Continue Reading Verga ’22 Co-stars on Network…
‘Servanthood of Song’ Book by McDaniel ’70 Published by Cascade Books
Stanley R. McDaniel ’70 (Bachelor of Music Education) announces the publication of his book, “Servanthood of Song: Music, Ministry, and the Church in the United States,” published by Cascade Books. ... Continue Reading ‘Servanthood of Song’ Book by…
Hooker-Bailey ’10 Joins Broadway National Tour of ‘Company’
Jessie Hooker-Bailey ’10 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the Broadway national tour of “Company” in the role of Sarah. ... Continue Reading Hooker-Bailey ’10 Joins Broadway National…
Shenandoah Acting Grad Co-Stars In Film With Matt Damon Scout Backus ’17 Appears in “The Instigators”
Shenandoah University graduate Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Shenandoah Conservatory) appears in the Apple TV+ movie, “The Instigators,” starring Matt Damon and Casey ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Acting Grad Co-Stars In…
Myers ’22 Performs in MDP’s ‘American Jukebox’ at Busch Gardens
Cassidy Myers ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance) performed in the Matt Davenport Production (MDP) of “American Jukebox: Summer Remix” this summer at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. The show ... Continue Reading Myers ’22 Performs in MDP’s…
Shaw ’11 and Telegraph Quartet Begin Three-Year Residency at SMTD
Cellist Jeremiah Shaw ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) and the other members of Telegraph Quartet will begin a three-year residency at the University of ... Continue Reading Shaw ’11 and Telegraph Quartet…
Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice Program’s graduating class has 100% representation – again
For the second consecutive year, the entire graduating class of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in musical theatre has representation with New York talent agents and ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice…
Shenandoah ‘Strong Scholars’ Receive Support Longstanding Scholarship Program Provides Assistance for Student-Teachers
Five Shenandoah University education students received $5,000 Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF) Scholarships in 2023-24, to help cover costs in their student-teaching semester: Amy Hernandez ’24 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah ‘Strong Scholars’ Receive Support…
Reagan ’24 Reflects on PALM Program Experience and Supports Nonprofit
Les Reagan ’24 (Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) owns Les Reagan Music, where he teaches voice, piano, audition preparation and piano accompaniment. He recently ... Continue Reading Reagan ’24 Reflects on PALM…
Truitt ’23 Apprentices at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville
Upon graduating Shenandoah Conservatory, Amry Truitt ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) had the opportunity to intern at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, where she ... Continue Reading Truitt ’23 Apprentices at Sound…