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…
Gumbs ’09 Releases New Solo Recording of Organ Music by Black Composers
Nathaniel Gumbs ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) recently released a new solo organ recording, “Selections from King of Kings: Organ Music of Black Composers, Past & Present,” through GIA ... Continue Reading Gumbs ’09 Releases New Solo…
Cox ’21 Wins Job with U.S. Coast Guard Band
Kurt Cox ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) won an alto saxophone position with the United States Coast Guard Band. Cox is a Lynchburg, Virginia, native whose stylistic range includes jazz, ... Continue Reading Cox ’21 Wins Job with…
Putt ’25 and Mullen ’26 Participated in NAfME’s Hill Day
Brennon Putt ’25 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) and Emily Mullen ’26 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) participated in the National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME) Hill Day in ... Continue Reading Putt ’25 and Mullen ’26…
Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice As Special For Two SU Families Erika Francis and son Tyson, Karen Culbertson and daughter Larissa each earned degrees at Shenandoah’s 2024 University Commencement
Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement marked a major milestone in the lives of many who were in attendance at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events on May 18. For two families, the event ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice…
Rare Black Panther Movement Recordings Digitized by Strickler ’24 for Lorne Bair Rare Books
Lorne Bair Rare Books recently faced a challenge when presented with a collection of reel-to-reel tapes: “Not only were the media completely obsolete, but we had no way of knowing whether they were ... Continue Reading Rare Black Panther Movement Recordings…
Zieg ’24 Wins Commission for Towson University’s Call for Scores
Alyson Zieg ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) recently won a commission for Towson University’s Fall 2024 concert series, which will include performances at Towson University and in the Baltimore ... Continue Reading Zieg ’24 Wins Commission for…
Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed CEO of Westmoreland Cultural Trust
Benjamin Luczak ’09, ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) was recently appointed the chief executive officer of the ... Continue Reading Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed CEO…
Medina ’18 Wins Assistant Principal Position with Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra
Gerson Medina ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) recently won an assistant principal position with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra. Medina started his musical education when he was 10, through ... Continue Reading Medina ’18 Wins Assistant Principal…
Dalrymple ’23 and Reed ’23 Cast in First National Tour of ‘Back to the Future’
Jenny Dalrymple ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Zoë Brooke Reed ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) have been cast in the first national tour of “Back to the Future.” ... Continue Reading Dalrymple ’23 and Reed ’23…
Grant ’21 Nominated for Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was nominated for the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his work in the role of Ponyboy ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Nominated for Tony…
Research Study by Rivas Berger ’13, ’16, ’22 Published in Music Medicine
The research study, “The Impact of a Single Music Therapy Session on Pain Perception of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease,” by MG Rivas Berger ’13, ’16, ’22, MT-BC (Bachelor of Music in Performance, ... Continue Reading Research Study by Rivas Berger…
Sexton ’00, ’10 and Nothin’ Fancy Commended as Cultural Ambassadors by Virginia General Assembly
Chris Sexton ’00, ’10 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Pedagogy – Violin) and the other members of the bluegrass band Nothin’ Fancy were recently honored by the Virginia General ... Continue Reading Sexton ’00, ’10 and Nothin’…
Rubio ’23 Works with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Broadway’s New Musical ‘Suffs’
Azaria Rubio ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology – Costume Design) worked as a design member candidate (DMC) for costume designer Paul Tazewell (Broadway credits include ... Continue Reading Rubio ’23 Works with Costume…
Shaw ’11 and Telegraph Quartet Perform in Feldman Chamber Society’s Annual Series
Cellist Jeremiah Shaw '11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) and the other members of Telegraph Quartet performed as part of the Feldman Chamber Society’s 2023/24 ... Continue Reading Shaw ’11 and Telegraph Quartet…
Fitch ’23 Guest Stars in ‘Law & Order’ Episode
Ashlyn Fitch ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was the guest star in an episode of “Law & Order” that premiered on Thursday, March 21, on NBC and is now streaming on Peacock. She ... Continue Reading Fitch ’23 Guest Stars in…