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…
Huang-Davie ’93 Receives Fulbright Scholar Award, Travels to Malaysia
Dr. Yuling Huang-Davie ’93 (Master of Music in Performance – Piano) was awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award and will travel to Malaysia during the 2023/24 academic year. She is joined by her husband Dr. ... Continue Reading Huang-Davie ’93 Receives Fulbright Scholar…
McCoy ’05 Hosts Live Conversation with Stepniak
On Saturday, July 22 , “Across the Arts with Patrick D. McCoy” hosted a special live conversation and reception with Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., in honor of his recent promotion from dean of Shenandoah ... Continue Reading McCoy ’05 Hosts Live Conversation…
DMA Grad Who Teaches at Collegiate Level Chose Shenandoah for Its Unique Vocal Pedagogy Program
Elizabeth Holmes ’21, DMA, was attracted to Shenandoah because it includes classical and CCM singing styles in its curriculum. Now, as an educator herself, she says the most rewarding part of her ... Continue Reading DMA Grad Who Teaches at…
Greve’s Degrees In Music Education & Conducting Supported A Long Career In Music Ministry
Prior to his retirement in June 2022, Todd Greve ’85, ’87, was the music pastor at Chestnut Hill Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. In this position, he was responsible for the music and worship ... Continue Reading Greve’s Degrees In Music Education…
Zoeter and Moyer ’17, ’23 Present World Premiere of Clarinet Duo by Newman at Clarinetfest
Anna Lee van Buren Endowed Chair in Clarinet, Coordinator of Winds and Percussion and Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, M.M., and Jacob Moyer ’17, ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of ... Continue Reading Zoeter and Moyer ’17, ’23…
Hammel ’87, ’99 Recognized as Lowell Mason Fellow by NAfME
Alice M. Hammel ’87, ’99 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education) will be recognized by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as a Lowell Mason ... Continue Reading Hammel ’87, ’99 Recognized as…
Students Perform at Chinese Embassy for Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon
Nine Shenandoah Conservatory students were thrilled to perform at the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., on May 21. Their invited performance was part of the Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon, a ... Continue Reading Students Perform at Chinese Embassy…
Students, Faculty, Alumni Present Record Number of Presentations and Workshops at Voice Foundation’s Annual Symposium
Shenandoah Conservatory students, alumni and faculty presented a record number of podium presentations and pedagogical workshops at the Voice Foundation’s 52nd annual symposium, Care of the ... Continue Reading Students, Faculty, Alumni Present Record…
Students and Faculty Collaborate on Biomedical Research Presented at ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Canada
Several Shenandoah Conservatory students and faculty collaborated on biomedical research that was selected by the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) and International ... Continue Reading Students and Faculty Collaborate on…
Conservatory Choir Presents U.S. Premiere of ‘The Gun Mass’
The Conservatory Choir presents the U.S. premiere of “The Gun Mass” during the Shenandoah Sings concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 14, in Armstrong Concert Hall. The new choral work features music ... Continue Reading Conservatory Choir Presents U.S. Premiere…
Delong ’21 and Pritchard ’17 Selected for NATS Intern Program
Justin Delong ’21 (Master of Music in Pedagogy) and Laura (Jordan) Pritchard ’17 (Master of Music in Performance) have been selected for the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Intern ... Continue Reading Delong ’21 and Pritchard ’17…
Jefferson ’10 Selected as One of Yamaha’s ‘40 under 40’
Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson ’10 (Master of Music in Pedagogy) was selected as one of 40 educators throughout the country to be featured in the Yamaha “40 under 40” Class of 2023. Jefferson currently ... Continue Reading Jefferson ’10 Selected as One…
Research by Byers ’20 Highlighted by Oxford University Press
Research by Cassie Byers ’20, M.M.T., MT-BC, for her master’s degree at Shenandoah University was highlighted in a compendium of articles created by Oxford University Press called “Clinical Skills: ... Continue Reading Research by Byers ’20 Highlighted…
Research by Neto ’16 and Meyer Published in Australian Voice Journal
Leon Neto ’16 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy – Voice) and Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., ... Continue Reading Research by Neto ’16 and…
Study Co-researched by Leone ’17 Accepted for Publication in American Journal of Critical Care
A Place To Be’s Director of Medical Music Therapy Ray Leone ’17, MT-BC, (Master of Music Therapy), critical care nurse specialist Amanda Golino MSN, RN, CCRN, and the research team at INOVA Loudoun ... Continue Reading Study Co-researched by Leone ’17…
Holmes ’21 Appointed Clinical Faculty in Music and Director of Community Music Program at Coker University
Elizabeth Holmes ’21 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) was appointed as clinical faculty in music and director of the community music program at Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina, ... Continue Reading Holmes ’21 Appointed Clinical Faculty…
Research by Bingham ’18 Featured in Oxford University Press: SHAPE
Research on singing in music therapy by Martina Bingham ’18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy –Voice) was featured in a special arts and sciences initiative through Oxford University Press: SHAPE ... Continue Reading Research by Bingham ’18 Featured…
Chippo ’22, Throm ’22 and Woolston ’22 Graduate from Master of Music Education Program
Jacob Chippo’22, Gretchen Throm ’22 and Dawn Woolston ’22 graduated with a Master of Music Education degree this summer. ... Continue Reading Chippo ’22, Throm ’22 and…
Violist Zhang ’11 Appointed Adjunct Faculty at The Catholic University of America
Violist Dan Zhang ’11 (Artist Diploma) will serve as an adjunct faculty member at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., beginning this fall. She currently teaches at Washington ... Continue Reading Violist Zhang ’11 Appointed Adjunct…
Hardaway ’21, ’24 Wins First Prize in Mary Graham Lasley Scholarship Competition
The Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria (SOLA) has awarded the 2022 Mary Graham Lasley (MGL) Scholarship to Noah Alden Hardaway ’21, ’24 (Master of Music in Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts in ... Continue Reading Hardaway ’21, ’24 Wins First…
Landless ’04, ’13 Earns Ph.D. in Creative Arts Therapies
Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Bronwen Landless ’04, ’13, Ph.D., MT-BC, successfully defended her dissertation “Therapeutic Songwriting with People Experiencing Homelessness: Exploring the ... Continue Reading Landless ’04, ’13 Earns Ph.D.…
Hardwick ’21 Appointed Orchestra Director and Professor at Wake Forest University
Adjunct Professor of Esports J. Aaron Hardwick '21 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Conducting) was recently appointed orchestra director and professor at Wake Forest University in ... Continue Reading Hardwick ’21 Appointed Orchestra Director…
Jones ’09 Performs as Part of Gateways Music Festival Series
Trumpeter Courtney Jones '09 (Master of Music in Performance) will perform with the Gateways Brass Collective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Friday, April 22, as part of the Gateways Around the ... Continue Reading Jones ’09 Performs as Part…
Atkins ’11, ’13 Joins ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ on Broadway as Associate Music Director/Keys 2
New York-based conductor, music director, pianist, collaborator, vocal and audition coach, accompanist and teacher Ilana M. Atkins ’11, ’13 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying, Master ... Continue Reading Atkins ’11, ’13 Joins ‘Mrs.…
Jefferson ’10 Awarded the 2022 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Jazz Educator of the Year Award
Joseph Jefferson ’10 (Master of Music in Pedagogy) was selected as the recipient of the Jazz Education Network’s 2022 Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Jazz Educator of the Year Award. Named after the legendary ... Continue Reading Jefferson ’10 Awarded the 2022…
Research by Music Alumni Published in Music Therapy Perspectives
Martina Bingham ’18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy – Voice), Johanna L.E. Horn ’19, MT-BC (Master of Music Therapy) and Cassie Byers ’19, MT-BC (Master of Music Therapy) all had research studies ... Continue Reading Research by Music Alumni Published…
Nine PALM Students Complete Internships with Organizations throughout the U.S.
Nine graduate students pursuing a Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management have successfully completed internships with an array of performing arts organizations throughout the ... Continue Reading Nine PALM Students Complete Internships…
McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Named Executive Director of Early Music America
David McCormick '01, '03, '09 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Master of Music in Performance, Artist Diploma) was named the executive director of Early Music America, the premier advocacy ... Continue Reading McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Named…
Pianist Handelsman ’20 Appointed to UNH Faculty & Performs at Tanglewood
Mathilde Handelsman ’20 (Doctor of Music Arts in Performance) was appointed lecturer of piano and director of the Piano Extension Program at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). As head of the piano ... Continue Reading Pianist Handelsman ’20 Appointed to…
Pinero-Benson ’05, ’12 Receives Individual Award of Excellence from ASCA
Alexis Pinero-Benson ’05, ’12 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Performance) was honored as the recipient of the Individual Award of Excellence from the Association for Student ... Continue Reading Pinero-Benson ’05, ’12 Receives Individual…
Devlin ’17 Awarded Full Scholarship to Complete Ph.D. at Aalborg University
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Kerry Devlin ’17, M.M.T., MT-BC, received a full scholarship from Aalborg University in Denmark to complete her Ph.D. She will focus her research on ... Continue Reading Devlin ’17 Awarded Full Scholarship…
Negruțiu ’13 Appointed Director of Piano Studies and Associate Professor of Piano at Northern Arizona University
Silvan Negruțiu ’13 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) was appointed director of piano studies and associate professor of piano at Northern Arizona University (NAU) beginning in fall 2021. He ... Continue Reading Negruțiu ’13 Appointed Director of…