Actor Kyle Mangold ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) made his off-Broadway debut in “Stranger Sings,” a parody musical of the popular Netflix series “Stranger Things.” ... Continue Reading Mangold Makes Off-Broadway Debut in…
Senior Dance Students Travel to New York City and Los Angeles for Professional Development
ShenCo Labyrinth (the class of 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Bachelor of Arts in Dance majors) participated in professional development trips to New York City and Los Angeles, California, ... Continue Reading Senior Dance Students Travel to…
Baldwin ’22 and Jones ’24 Perform with Sam Smith on SNL
Julian Baldwin ’22 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Matthew Jones ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) will perform as part of an a cappella chamber choir on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in ... Continue Reading Baldwin ’22 and Jones ’24…
Martin ’20 Joins National Tour of ‘Anastasia’
Actor Danny Martin ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) recently joined the national tour of “Anastasia.” ... Continue Reading Martin ’20 Joins National Tour…
Grant ’21 and Lemieux ’21 Star in World Premiere of ‘The Outsiders’ at La Jolla Playhouse
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Kiki Lemieux ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) are starring in the pre-Broadway tryout of “The Outsiders” at the La Jolla ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 and Lemieux ’21…
Carrasco ’99 Appointed Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico
Ludwig Carrasco ’99 (Bachelor of Music in Performance – Violin) was appointed artistic director and principal conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico. Mexico's National Institute of ... Continue Reading Carrasco ’99 Appointed Artistic Director…
Research by Byers ’20 Highlighted by Oxford University Press
Research by Cassie Byers ’20, M.M.T., MT-BC, for her master’s degree at Shenandoah University was highlighted in a compendium of articles created by Oxford University Press called “Clinical Skills: ... Continue Reading Research by Byers ’20 Highlighted…
Brooke ’17 Appears on Late Night French TV Show and Releases First Full-length Jazz Fusion Album
Natalie Brooke ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) appeared on a late night French TV show with the Los Angeles band Thumpasaurus. Their song “Struttin” was featured in a Samsung commercial and ... Continue Reading Brooke ’17 Appears on Late…
Violinists Mullen ’26; Sexton ’00, ’10; and Takayama Perform at Bluegrass Festival
Emily Mullen ’26 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education); Victor Brown Endowed Chair in Violin and Associate Professor of Violin Akemi Takayama, M.M.; and lead violinist of Nothin' Fancy Christopher ... Continue Reading Violinists Mullen ’26; Sexton ’00,…
Research by Neto ’16 and Meyer Published in Australian Voice Journal
Leon Neto ’16 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy – Voice) and Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., ... Continue Reading Research by Neto ’16 and…
Lynn ’22 and SU Alumni/Students Perform at 54 Below in New York City
Spencer Lynn ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre), a writer of stage and screen work fresh from a world premiere production at Shenandoah Conservatory and a summer with the Eugene O’Neill ... Continue Reading Lynn ’22 and SU Alumni/Students…
Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Three Shenandoah Conservatory alumni were selected as 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients: Young Career Achievement: Desirèe Dabney ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) Hornet Hero ... Continue Reading Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as…
Pinchbeck ’11 Live Announces Forbes Under 30 Summit
Jenna Pinchbeck ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) is a voice actor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in commercial, animation, voice of god (VOG), corporate and eLearning projects. ... Continue Reading Pinchbeck ’11 Live Announces Forbes…
Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed Development Director at Des Moines Performing Arts
Benjamin Luczak ’09, ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) was recently appointed the director of development at Des Moines ... Continue Reading Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed Development…
Cameron Joins Cast of ‘Hadestown’ on Broadway
Actor, singer and dancer Brandon Cameron has joined the cast of “Hadestown” on Broadway. He is playing Worker 3 and understudying Orpheus. Cameron attended Shenandoah Conservatory from 2018 to 2022 ... Continue Reading Cameron Joins Cast of ‘Hadestown’…
Grant ’21 Cast in NYCC’s Production of ‘Parade’
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has been cast as the Young Soldier in the New York City Center’s (NYCC) Encores! series production of “Parade” starring Ben Platt. The ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Cast in NYCC’s…
Telling An Unexpected Story Conservatory Acting Grad Kole ’15 Forges Career As Storyteller For High-Level Immersive Experiences Around The World
A Shenandoah Conservatory education can help students discover fulfilling career paths that didn’t seem obvious as their studies began. Case in point: Amy Kole ’15. Kole, who earned a Bachelor of ... Continue Reading Telling An Unexpected Story Conservatory…
Study Co-researched by Leone ’17 Accepted for Publication in American Journal of Critical Care
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 Pedagogy –Voice) 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…