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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
Devlin ’17 Co-edits Published Book on Music Therapy and Neurology
“Music Therapy and Music-Based Interventions in Neurology: Perspectives on Research and Practice,” a book co-edited by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Kerry Devlin ’17, M.M.T., LPMT, ... Continue Reading Devlin ’17 Co-edits Published Book…
Shegogue ’23 Appointed First Pediatric ICU Music Therapist at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Jamie Shegogue ’23, LPMT, MT-BC, (Bachelor of Music Therapy) has been appointed as the first Pediatric ICU Music Therapist at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, Maryland, expanding the ... Continue Reading Shegogue ’23 Appointed First Pediatric…
Spice, Brayboy ’22 and Graham ’12 Reconnect in Nashville
Director of Collaborative Audio Arts and Associate Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., reconnected with Michaela Brayboy ’22 (Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative ... Continue Reading Spice, Brayboy ’22 and Graham…
Baldwin ’22 Presents New Art Song Concert in Miami
Julian Baldwin ’22 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) will present “Real Things People Say,” a new art song concert at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami on Jan. 26, at the Chapel ... Continue Reading Baldwin ’22 Presents New Art…
Kelly II ’18 Receives Mayor’s Excellence Award
The Drum Orpheum Rehearsal Hall, a venue established by Instructional Assistant and Dance Accompanist (Percussion) Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies), was awarded the ... Continue Reading Kelly II ’18 Receives Mayor’s…
McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Presents Keynote at Douglass Day
David McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Master of Music in Performance, Artist Diploma) will present the closing keynote as part of Shenandoah University’s celebration of ... Continue Reading McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Presents…
Brooke ’17 Performs with Thumpasaurus on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
Natalie Brooke ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) played keyboard with the Los Angeles band Thumpasaurus on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Nov. 16. The group performed their hit song ... Continue Reading Brooke ’17 Performs with Thumpasaurus…
Shenandoah Conservatory Leads at Annual VMEA Professional Development Conference
Shenandoah Conservatory faculty, students and alumni traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, from Nov. 16, through Nov. 18, to attend the 2023 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Annual Professional ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Leads at Annual…
Serrano-Coyer ’04, ’06, ’08, ’10 and Chen ’99, ’01, ’02 Release Album Highlighting Venezuelan Composers
Violinist Dr. Marjory Serrano-Coyer ’04, ’06, ’08, ’10 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Performance, Artist Diploma – Quartet Studies, Artist Diploma – Violin) and pianist Dr. ... Continue Reading Serrano-Coyer ’04, ’06, ’08, ’10…
Eight Music Education Alumni Land Jobs or Begin Graduate School This Fall
Eight undergraduate music education alumni have landed jobs in local schools or are beginning graduate studies this fall: Zach Freshwater ’23 – Caroline High School (Caroline County, ... Continue Reading Eight Music Education Alumni Land…
Divino ’14 Leads Graduate Seminar
Michael Divino ’14 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) led a graduate seminar on the topic of the Chevalier de Saint Georges at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, in Ruebush Hall, Room 148. Divino enjoys a ... Continue Reading Divino ’14 Leads Graduate Seminar
Boucher ’20 Accepts Position as Youth Programs Coordinator for the Orchestra of St. Luke’s
Pilar Boucher ’20 (Bachelor of Music in Performance – Bassoon) recently accepted a position as youth programs coordinator for the Orchestra of St. Luke's in New York City. The youth programs ... Continue Reading Boucher ’20 Accepts Position as…
Article by Hardwick ’21 Published by The Conversation
An article by J. Aaron Hardwick ’21 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Conducting) was recently published by the nonprofit independent news organization, The Conversation. “How video games like ... Continue Reading Article by Hardwick ’21 Published…
Crowhurst ’13 Writes Music and Sound Designs for New Video Game
Composer, pianist and sound designer Julian Crowhurst ’13 (Bachelor of Music in Composition) is creating the music and sound design for Gardenfiend Games’ first title, “Perennial Order.” In 2020, he ... Continue Reading Crowhurst ’13 Writes Music and…
Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Three Shenandoah Conservatory alumni were selected as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients: Lifetime Achievement Award: Don Krudop ’75, ’92, ’03 (Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music ... Continue Reading Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as…
Johns ’22 Selected as Arts Education Trailblazer by DC Arts and Humanities
Music educator and percussionist Don Johns ’22 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) was selected as one of 25 arts education trailblazers for DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative’s 25th ... Continue Reading Johns ’22 Selected as Arts…
Play by Blake ’00 about Mental Health Presented at Shenandoah University
Shenandoah University presents “Diagnosed,” a play written and directed by Iyona Garner Blake ’00 (Bachelor of Music in Performance), at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Shingleton ... Continue Reading Play by Blake ’00 about…