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…
Boyd ’68 and Gomez ’97 Recognized as 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Two Shenandoah Conservatory alumni were selected as 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. They will be honored during the Alumni Celebration Dinner on Friday, Oct. 4, as part of Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Boyd ’68 and Gomez ’97…
Chow ’18, ’20 Advances to Finals in Canadian Chopin Competition
Pianist Aaron Chow ’18, ’20, was a finalist in the Canadian Chopin Piano Competition in Toronto, Canada. The competition was held from Friday, Aug. 23, through Thursday, Aug. 29, at The Royal ... Continue Reading Chow ’18, ’20 Advances to…
Tanglewood Performance by Handelsman ’23 Highly Praised by Boston Concert Reviews
A performance at Tanglewood Music Center by pianist Mathilde Handelsman ’23 (Doctor of Music Arts in Performance) received high praise in a review by Boston Concert Reviews. “As twilight descended on ... Continue Reading Tanglewood Performance by Handelsman ’23…
2019 Bass Coalition Trains Musicians of All Skill Levels
The 2019 Bass Coalition Stokes Intensive Session, held at Shenandoah Conservatory from June 11 through June 15, hosted six classical and jazz bassists (ages 16 to 44) and culminated in a series of ... Continue Reading 2019 Bass Coalition Trains Musicians…
O’Neill ’92 and Frey ’19 Install Immersive Audio Dolby Atmos Suite
Director and Associate Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology (MPRT) Golder O'Neill ’92, M.M.E., and Instructional Assistant for MPRT Joshua Frey ’19 (Bachelor of Music in MPRT) ... Continue Reading O’Neill ’92 and Frey ’19…
Master’s Thesis by Echard ’18 Published in Music Therapy Perspectives
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Allison Echard ’18, M.M., submitted her master's thesis for publication in the peer-reviewed journal Music Therapy Perspectives. The article, “Making Sense ... Continue Reading Master’s Thesis by Echard ’18…
Keebaugh ’03 Appointed Choral Director of Valley Chorale of Front Royal
Ryan Keebaugh ’03 (Master of Music in Conducting) was appointed choral director of the Valley Chorale of Front Royal, formerly known as the Front Royal Oratorio Society. Keebaugh is the first new ... Continue Reading Keebaugh ’03 Appointed Choral Director…
Conservatory Alumnus Wins Drum Mastery Contest Daniel 'D.K.' Kelly ’18 snags trip to London, thousands of dollars worth of gear and more in Shure competition
When Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 began his studies at Shenandoah Conservatory, he arrived as a musician steeped in gospel and marching band traditions. But after four years in the jazz studies program, ... Continue Reading Conservatory Alumnus Wins Drum Mastery…
Three Music Education Alumni Help Launch New Music Program at Regent University
In early 2017, Regent University in Virginia Beach posted an opening for the first faculty position in its proposed new music program. During the past two years, development has been underway with the ... Continue Reading Three Music Education Alumni Help…