Graduate Music Alumni

Colin B. Johnson

Johnson ’15, ’20 Appointed to SUNY Fredonia Faculty

Voice pedagogue and bass-baritone Colin B. Johnson ’15, ’20 (Master of Music in Pedagogy – Voice, Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy – Voice) was…

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Ilyes ’24 Appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Violin at Longwood University

Emily Ilyes ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) was appointed visiting assistant professor of violin at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. She will teach…

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Music Therapy Program Commemorates 50 Years of Innovation and Academic Excellence

Shenandoah Conservatory’s music therapy program celebrated a major milestone this year, commemorating 50 years of innovation and academic excellence with a two-day event for alumni,…

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Thompson ’24 Joins National Tour of ‘The Cher Show’

Sarah Thompson ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Trombone) has taken her talents on the road as part of the national tour of…

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Karos ’18 Recognized as Outstanding Music Educator by MMEA

John Karos ’18 (Master of Music Education) has been recognized by the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) as a 2025 Awards for Excellence recipient. Karos…

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Coleman ’18 Collaborates with Garrett on Publication of ‘Accessible and Beautiful’

Edryn J. Coleman ’18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education – Choral) collaborated with Marques L. A. Garrett to compile and edit “Accessible and…

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Hammel ’87, ’99 Instructs Music Education Teachers for Students with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia

Alice M. Hammel ’87, ’99 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education), widely known music educator, author, public speaker,…

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Article by Clukey ’22 Published in Voice and Speech Review

“Temporomandibular Disorders and the Singing Voice: A Summary of the Research,” an article written by Jane Clukey ’22 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy –…

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McCown ’24 Performs in National Tour of ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical’

Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory Sarah McCown ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Woodwind Doubling) recently won a national tour with Crossroads Live.…

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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,…

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