Trumpeter Courtney Jones ’09 (Master of Music in Performance) and percussionist Donnie Johns ’22 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) were featured in “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a virtual video ... Continue Reading Jones ’09 and Johns ’22…
Props-Allen ’04 Holds Masterclass in Feather Manipulation for Costume Design Students
Katie Props-Allen ’04 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Costume Design) hosted a masterclass in feather manipulation for current costume design students on Friday, May 29. ... Continue Reading Props-Allen ’04 Holds Masterclass in…
Ilana Atkins ’11
Ilana Atkins ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying) is a New York-based conductor, music director, pianist, collaborator, vocal and audition coach, accompanist and teacher. ... Continue Reading Ilana Atkins ’11
Joey Chancey ’07
Joey Chancey ’07 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying) is a Broadway conductor, music director and independent producer. Chancey is currently the music supervisor for Antonio Banderas’ ... Continue Reading Joey Chancey ’07
Aaron Jodoin ’03, ’05
Aaron Jodoin ’03, ’05 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying, Master of Music in Conducting) is a New York-based dad, pianist, music director, orchestrator, arranger and Broadway musician. ... Continue Reading Aaron Jodoin ’03, ’05
Richardson ’17 Creates Song for Elementary School Music Students
Emily Ellis Richardson ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) wrote a song for her students at Pittsville Elementary School. She currently teaches elementary music at the ... Continue Reading Richardson ’17 Creates Song for…
Graham ’12 Named Front of House Sound Engineer for Country Music Star Scotty McCreery
Thomas Graham ’12 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) was named the front of house sound engineer for country music star and former Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival ... Continue Reading Graham ’12 Named Front of…
Rafala ’17, ’18 Makes TV Debut in CW’s ‘Katy Keene’
Emily Rafala ’17, ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) made her television debut in “Katy Keene” as Trula Twyst on April 16. ... Continue Reading Rafala ’17, ’18 Makes TV…
Murphy ’04 Collaborates with Elementary Student to Create Music Video
Edmond Murphy ’04 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) collaborated with one of his fourth-grade students to create a video duet of Elton John's “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as a remote ... Continue Reading Murphy ’04 Collaborates with Elementary…
Pugh ’12, 18 Sings ‘Daisy Bell’ with Assisted Living Resident
Kristen Lynn Pugh ’12, ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Professional Studies Program for Music Therapy Certification Eligibility) sang “Daisy Bell,” a song written in 1892 by British ... Continue Reading Pugh ’12, 18 Sings ‘Daisy…
Conaway ’11 Debuts in ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’
Schyler Conaway ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) made his series debut in season 21, episode 17, “Dance, Lies and Videotape,” of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” The episode is ... Continue Reading Conaway ’11 Debuts in ‘Law…
McLean ’19 to Study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Connor McLean ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was accepted to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RSC) and will pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Classical & Contemporary Text ... Continue Reading McLean ’19 to Study at…
Sabados ’98, ’11 on Life as a Music Therapist Amidst COVID-19
Stephen Sabados ’98, ’11 MT-BC, (Bachelor of Music Therapy, Master of Music Therapy) currently serves as a music therapist in a Maryland psychiatric hospital. I've had to limit the use of musical ... Continue Reading Sabados ’98, ’11 on Life…
Ridgell ’11 Released Video Compilation of Kanye West’s ‘Love Lockdown’
Rich Ridgell ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) released a bluegrass/Americana cover of Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown” from the “808s and Heartbreak” studio ... Continue Reading Ridgell ’11 Released Video Compilation…
Sparks ’16 Creates Parts with 3-D Printer at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Alec Sparks ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production) was featured in an article by DC Theatre Scene for his work in creating parts for face shields using a 3-D printer at Woolly ... Continue Reading Sparks ’16 Creates Parts with…
Jenkins ’07 and Team Host Patio Party for Seniors in Texas
Tara Park Jenkins, MT-BC, ’07 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) and her team at North Austin Music Therapy in Austin, Texas, hosted a patio party at the Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living facility to keep ... Continue Reading Jenkins ’07 and Team Host…
Shores ’99 Nominated for an Icelandic Music Award
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan Shores ’99, B.M., was nominated for an Icelandic Music Award (an equivalent to the Grammy Awards in the United States). ... Continue Reading Shores ’99 Nominated for an…
Noble ’56 Launches New Website for Band Arrangements
Paul Noble ’56 (Bachelor of Music Education) recently launched a newly redesigned website to share his esteemed music arrangements for band with a catalog featuring more than 300 titles. It was ... Continue Reading Noble ’56 Launches New Website…
Shaw ’11 and Members of Telegraph Quartet on Lincoln Center’s Great Performers Series
Cellist Jeremiah Shaw ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) and the other members of Telegraph Quartet were featured on Lincoln Center's Great Performers series on ... Continue Reading Shaw ’11 and Members of…
Meet Miss Virginia Dot Kelly ’18 Excited To Step Into Pageant Winner’s Shoes
Shenandoah University graduate student Dorothy “Dot” Kelly ’18, B.F.A., is spending the first half of 2020 fulfilling a unique role: Miss Virginia. Kelly, who was first runner-up at the pageant held ... Continue Reading Meet Miss Virginia Dot Kelly…
Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed Development Director at Asolo Rep
Asolo Rep proudly announces Benjamin Luczak as its new Development Director, officially joining the organization on January 15. Prior to relocating to Sarasota, he previously held leadership ... Continue Reading Luczak ’09, ’15 Appointed Development…
Kelly ’18, ’21 Announced Miss Virginia 2019
When Miss Virginia, Camille Schrier, was crowned Miss America 2020, the first runner up — our very own Dot Kelly ’18, ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Master of Science in Performing Arts ... Continue Reading Kelly ’18, ’21 Announced Miss…
Goodwin ’19 Interns with NYC’s LAByrinth Theater Company
Christopher Goodwin ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) won a spot as the Management Fellow for New York City's LAByrinth Theater Company. Goodwin will support the launch of the company’s ... Continue Reading Goodwin ’19 Interns with NYC’s…
Brooks ’02 and Jeremiah ’02 in On Site Opera’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
Jerome Brooks, Jr. ’02 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre) and Joshua Jeremiah ’02 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) performed in On Site Opera’s holiday production of “Amahl and the Night ... Continue Reading Brooks ’02 and Jeremiah ’02…
Ross ’03 Joins Off-Broadway Cast of ‘Rock of Ages’
T. Scott Ross ’03 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the cast of “Rock of Ages” for the Off-Broadway production at New World Stages in New York City for the winter season. Several ... Continue Reading Ross ’03 Joins Off-Broadway Cast…
Shenandoah Students, Faculty and Alumni Well Represented at 2019 VMEA State Conference
Sixty-eight Shenandoah Conservatory music education majors traveled to the 2019 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) state conference at the Homestead from Thursday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Students, Faculty and Alumni…
Morgan ’19 Hired as Scenic Artist at Liberty University
Andrue Morgan '19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production) was hired as the full-time scenic artist in the Department of Theatre Arts at Liberty University. ... Continue Reading Morgan ’19 Hired as Scenic…
Shores ’99 and Naumenko with Conspirare Nominated for 2020 Grammy Awards
Two Shenandoah Conservatory faculty are on the list of 2020 Grammy Award nominees announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan ... Continue Reading Shores ’99 and Naumenko with…
Hyde ’16 and Inabinet ’16 Share Ukulele Teaching Insights with Current Music Education Majors
Katherine Hyde ’16 and Tierney (McDermott) Inabinet ’16 (both Bachelor of Music in Music Education) visited junior music education majors in the Elementary Music Methods class on Monday, Nov. 4, to ... Continue Reading Hyde ’16 and Inabinet ’16…
Masson ’12 Studies Early Opera in Venice
Kyle Masson ’12 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) traveled to Italy to study a 300-year-old opera manuscript score by Antonio Cesti at the Fondazione Ugo e Olga Levi in Venice. He is currently ... Continue Reading Masson ’12 Studies Early Opera…
Rodriguez ’11 Debuts on Broadway in ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’
James Hayden Rodriguez '11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) made his Broadway debut as Luke in “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” on Wednesday, Oct. 16. He is also playing the role of ... Continue Reading Rodriguez ’11 Debuts on Broadway…
Pedraza ’04 Performs Walton’s Concerto for Viola with Manassas Symphony
Violist David Pedraza ’04 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) will perform William Walton’s Concerto for Viola with the Manassas Symphony at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Pedraza is currently ... Continue Reading Pedraza ’04 Performs Walton’s Concerto…
Yancey and Thompson ’09 in Washington Stage Guild’s Production of “Candida”
Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Theatre Cheryl Yancey, M.F.A., is designing the costumes for Washington Stage Guild’s production of “Candida” by George Bernard Shaw. The production runs ... Continue Reading Yancey and Thompson ’09 in…
Chacín ’17, ’21 Invited to Perform with Latin American Chamber Players Organization
Venezuelan violinist Kailbeth Chacín ’17, ’21 and Cuban-American pianist Nelson Ojeda will open the 2019/20 season for the Latin American Chamber Players in New York City in November. The recital ... Continue Reading Chacín ’17, ’21 Invited to…
A Dream Internship Work At Legendary Recording Engineer’s Chicago Studio Further Inspires Recent MPRT Program Alumnus
Christopher Fenton ’19 wrapped up his years in Shenandoah Conservatory’s Music Production & Recording Technology (MPRT) program with an internship at Chicago’s Electrical Audio, founded by famed ... Continue Reading A Dream Internship Work At…
Wilkins ’78 Conducts National Symphony Orchestra with Jennifer Hudson at Wolf Trap
On Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, Thomas Wilkins ’78 conducted the National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap in a special performance featuring Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. Several members of the ... Continue Reading Wilkins ’78 Conducts National Symphony…