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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Research by Echard ’14, ’18 and Rosado ’19 Accepted for Publication in Music Therapy Perspectives
Research by Allison Echard ’14, ’18, MT-BC, (Master of Music in Music Therapy) and Amanda Rosado ’18, MT-BC, (Master of Music in Music Therapy), “Adolescents' Experiences of Music Therapy in an ... Continue Reading Research by Echard ’14, ’18…
Research by Rosado ’18 Accepted for Publication in Music Therapy Perspectives
Research by Amanda Rosado ’18 (Master of Music Therapy), “Adolescents' Experiences of Music Therapy in an Inpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit,” was recently accepted for publication in the Music ... Continue Reading Research by Rosado ’18 Accepted…
Chow ’18, ’22 Advances to Semi-Finals in Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Spain
Pianist Aaron Chow ’18, ’22, advanced to the semifinals of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona, Spain. More than 200 pianists from around the world applied for this ... Continue Reading Chow ’18, ’22 Advances to…
Research by Bingham ’18 and Schwartz Wins MAR AMTA Interdisciplinary Research Award
Martina Bingham '18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Pedagogy) and Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Therapy Beth Schwartz, M.A., received the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy ... Continue Reading Research by Bingham ’18 and…
Virginia NATS Celebrates Successful Conference at Shenandoah Conservatory
On March 1 and March 2, Shenandoah Conservatory hosted the annual spring conference of the Virginia chapter of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). Over the course of the two-day event, ... Continue Reading Virginia NATS Celebrates Successful Conference…
Wofford ’17, ’20 and Jeric ’18 Awarded First Place at Inner Mongolia International Classical Music Festival
Soprano Sarah Wofford ’17, ’20, participated in the first Inner Mongolia International Classical Music Festival from Jan. 18, through Jan. 20. The event was coordinated by Jian Song ’19, and took ... Continue Reading Wofford ’17, ’20 and Jeric…
Wong ’17 Appointed Academic Lecturer at Australian Institute of Music
Annie Wong ’17 was recently appointed academic lecturer at the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney, Australia. Wong earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance (Piano) and studied with ... Continue Reading Wong ’17 Appointed Academic Lecturer…
Wilkins ’78 Awarded Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Dreamer Award
Thomas Wilkins ’78 was awarded the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Dreamer Award on Sunday, Jan. 20, during a special concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the Virginia ... Continue Reading Wilkins ’78 Awarded Virginia Symphony…
Research by Bingham ’18 Published in Music Therapy Perspectives
Research by Martina Bingham ’18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Pedagogy), was accepted as an article, “Defining the Therapeutic Singing Voice: An Analysis of Four Music Therapists’ Clinical Work,” ... Continue Reading Research by Bingham ’18 Published…
‘A Mother’s Will’ Wins Award At Film Festival In Toronto Short Co-Produced By Shenandoah Faculty Serving As Platform For Feature-Length Documentary
The short documentary, "A Mother's Will," which was co-produced by two Shenandoah faculty members, was just selected as Best North American Documentary Short at the Alternative Film Festival in ... Continue Reading ‘A Mother’s Will’ Wins Award…
Shoremount ’75, ’84 Honored at the VMEA In-Service at The Homestead
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Education Paul E. Shoremount ’75, ’84, M.M.E., was honored at the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) In-Service at The Homestead and inducted into ... Continue Reading Shoremount ’75, ’84 Honored at…
MT Interviews with Ray Leone ’86, ’17 MT-BC Music Therapists in Our Community Interview
Ray Leone ’86, ’17 MT-BC Master of Music Therapy Bachelor of Music Ray’s Background My name is Ray Leone and I direct the medical music therapy program at Inova Healthcare. I actually didn’t study ... Continue Reading MT Interviews with Ray Leone…
Jackson ’12, ’16, ’19 Awarded (MAR AMTA) Graduate Research Award
Valerie Jackson ’12, ’16, ’19 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Certificate in Music Therapy, Master of Music Therapy) was awarded the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy ... Continue Reading Jackson ’12, ’16, ’19 Awarded…
Changing Lives with Music Therapy Sara Woodward is a neurologic music therapist at Ingleside at King Farm
Shenandoah University student Sara Woodward is helping to fine tune the mobility and memory of older adults through music. Woodward, 26, a resident of Laurel, Md.,is in the second year of her Master ... Continue Reading Changing Lives with Music Therapy…
Wong ’17 Appointed to Piano Faculty at Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto
Annie Wong ’17 was recently appointed to the piano faculty of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. Wong earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance (Piano) and studied with ... Continue Reading Wong ’17 Appointed to Piano…
Singing A Song Of Unity And Healing Music Therapy Alumna’s 'Race and #Real Talk' Program Creates A ‘Musical Safe Space’ That Leads To Positive Change
Shana Oshiro ’13 MT-BC, (graduate certificate in music therapy), and her quartet, HALO (short for Harmony’s African-American Legacy Organization) are using barbershop music to bring people together ... Continue Reading Singing A Song Of Unity…
Three Conservatory Alumni to be Honored at 2018 Homecoming & Family Weekend Kyle J. Weary ’05, ’08 • Alan M. Baylock ’90 • Dolly Stevens ’77
Shenandoah University will honor three conservatory alumni during the 2018 Homecoming and Family Weekend event from Friday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 7. These alumni will be recognized at the 2018 ... Continue Reading Three Conservatory Alumni to be…
Pianists Dima ’18 and Jeric ’18 Awarded Teaching Positions at Universities in Oklahoma and Louisiana
Catalin Dima ’18 was offered a position at the Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma, and Richard Jeric ’18 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Jeric will serve ... Continue Reading Pianists Dima ’18 and Jeric…
Film Co-Produced By Shenandoah Faculty In Film Festivals Several Festivals Set To Screen ‘A Mother’s Will’
A unique short film about a mother’s grief, co-produced by two Shenandoah professors, has been accepted for the new Compassion Film Festival in Carbondale, Colorado, and the Asheville Film Festival, ... Continue Reading Film Co-Produced By Shenandoah Faculty…
Hornets Joining the Peace Corps We're celebrating Peace Corps Week with these Shenandoah students who are joining the Peace Corps
In celebration of the Peace Corps’ 57th anniversary on March 1, the agency kicked off Peace Corps Week to commemorate the contributions of volunteers and their communities worldwide. “Peace Corps ... Continue Reading Hornets Joining the Peace Corps…
MT Shines at World Congress of Music Therapy Shenandoah Music Therapy Students Perform Closing Song at International Conference
Ten Shenandoah University Music Therapy students helped close out the 15th World Congress of Music Therapy in Japan with a song. The students were there, with Director of Undergraduate Music Therapy ... Continue Reading MT Shines at World Congress…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2017 Alumni Award Recipients
Jack Ay ’74 • Erica Gionfriddo ’06 • Jeremiah Shaw ’11 David McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 • Dan Merceruio ’06 • Stephanie York Dorrycott ’09 Shenandoah Conservatory announces the recipients of the 2017 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2017 Alumni…
Edwards Selected as One of Two Recipients of the Van Lawrence Award by The Voice Foundation
Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Musical Theatre Styles Specialist Matthew Edwards, D.M.A. ‘15, was selected as one of two recipients of the Van Lawrence Award by The Voice Foundation. ... Continue Reading Edwards Selected as One of…
Edwards Awarded Fellowship Grant by Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) awarded Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Musical Theatre Styles Specialist Matthew Edwards, D.M.A., ’15 a grant for $2,300 in April ... Continue Reading Edwards Awarded Fellowship Grant by…
Music Therapy Alumna Segues Into Special Education
A major, a minor and one particular class converged to lead Kelsi Yingling ’13 down a new path within familiar educational territory.Yingling, 23, of The Plains, Virginia, is the first graduate of ... Continue Reading Music Therapy Alumna Segues Into…
Silvan Negrutiu
Silvan Negrutiu '13, Doctor of Musical Arts, is a talented Romanian pianist whose performance skills are as breathtaking as they are precise. While a doctoral candidate, he studied with ... Continue Reading Silvan Negrutiu
Jeffrey Nardone
Nardone '04, a tenor, holds a BS in Arts Management from Shenandoah University. He had his European debut at Stadttheater in Passau, Germany. His credits include Off-Broadway production of ... Continue Reading Jeffrey Nardone
Colleen Cook
MS in Performing Arts Leadership & Management, 2013 is the Director of Development for Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, OH. ... Continue Reading Colleen Cook
Shaping Lives: Multiple Generations Attend Shenandoah
The Shaffer-Barbera-Ironmonger family tradition began at Shenandoah approximately 90 years ago. The importance of this tradition is best summarized by Percy Ironmonger ’64, who said, “Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Shaping Lives: Multiple Generations Attend…