Sarah Speck ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) and Kyle Dill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production) are both working the national tour of ... Continue Reading Speck ’17 and Dill ’17…
Valentini ’18 of ‘Rumble in the Morning’ on WNOR FM99 Awarded Best Morning Show in Virginia
Michael Valentini ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) is one of the producers for “Rumble in the Morning” on WNOR FM99, which was just named Best Morning Show in ... Continue Reading Valentini ’18 of ‘Rumble in…
LaPlaca Kicks Off ‘Executive Leadership Series,’ Sept. 28 Conservatory Alumna Shares How She Built An Unexpected Career As A Financial Services Executive
Shenandoah Conservatory Alumna Theresa [Guido] LaPlaca ’81, board director and risk chair of Eagle Bancorp Inc. & Eagle Bank, will share valuable insights related to her career journey “From Music ... Continue Reading LaPlaca Kicks Off ‘Executive Leadership…
Okafor ’17 Wins 2nd Place in 2021 Lotte Lenya Competition
Soprano Victoria Okafor ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) won second place in the 2021 Lotte Lenya Competition. The competition, a program of the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, was held in New ... Continue Reading Okafor ’17 Wins 2nd Place…
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…
McAllister ’92 Appointed Chair of Music Department at Kansas Wesleyan University
Composer and music educator James McAllister ’92 (Bachelor of Music Education) was recently appointed chair of the department of music at Kansas Wesleyan University. Visit www.ksal.com to learn more. ... Continue Reading McAllister ’92 Appointed Chair of…
Gumbs ’09 Performs on LA Phil Series in May 2022
Organist Nathaniel Gumbs ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) will perform “Hold On, We Shall Overcome!” with the LA Phil on Sunday, May 29, 2022. His program reimagines traditional hymns, ... Continue Reading Gumbs ’09 Performs on LA…
Brown ’17 Wins Position with Air Force Bands
Bassoonist Garrett Brown ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) recently won a position with the Air Force Bands and will likely be stationed at Scott Air Force Base with the United States Air ... Continue Reading Brown ’17 Wins Position with…
Gonzalez ’15 Wins Jefferson Award with Perdicaris for Work with Music Mission San Francisco
Violist Margaret Gonzalez ’15 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) was awarded the Jefferson Award along with Steve Perdicaris for their work with Music Mission San Francisco (MMSF) which they began in ... Continue Reading Gonzalez ’15 Wins Jefferson Award…
Sweitzer ’94, ’11 Featured in NPR Report for Work in COVID-19 Support Group
Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Therapy Tom Sweitzer ’94, ’11, M.A., was featured in the NPR report “Music Therapy Brings Solace to COVID-19 Patients and Healers” for his work in launching his ... Continue Reading Sweitzer ’94, ’11 Featured in…
Lisko ’19 Provides Audio Support to Major Sports Networks at Super Bowl LV
Joey Lisko ’19 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) had a very exciting and exhausting day at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, before and after Super Bowl LV! In ... Continue Reading Lisko ’19 Provides Audio Support…
McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Featured in Film Honoring the Black Fiddlers of Monticello
David McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Master of Music in Performance, Artist Diploma) of the Early Music Access Project, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, is featured ... Continue Reading McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Featured…
Divino ’14 Featured in DSO Digital Concert Series Conversation
Violinist and musicologist Michael Divino ’14 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Dr. Kira Thurman from the University of Michigan discussed composer Chevalier de Saint-Georges and his First ... Continue Reading Divino ’14 Featured in DSO…
Guitarist Haley ’16 Makes Television Debut on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’
Alex Haley ’16 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) made his television debut on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Wednesday, Aug. 19. He played guitar for the ... Continue Reading Guitarist Haley ’16 Makes Television…
Howard-Carter ’01 Serves as 2020/21 Conservatory Convocation Honored Guest and Speaker
Shenandoah Conservatory announces Sarah Howard-Carter ’01 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) as its honored guest and speaker for the 2020/21 Conservatory Convocation at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26. ... Continue Reading Howard-Carter ’01 Serves as 2020/21…
Gumbs ’09 Presents ‘We Shall Overcome’ Pipe Organ Concert
Organist Nathaniel Gumbs ’09 (B.M. in Performance) presented “We Shall Overcome,” a pipe organ concert filmed in the sanctuary of Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Gumbs currently ... Continue Reading Gumbs ’09 Presents ‘We Shall…
Wilkins ’78 Shares Insight on How Black Artists Can Transform Classical Music in New York Times Feature
Conductor Thomas Wilkins ’78 (B.M. in Music Education) was interviewed by The New York Times in a special feature exploring how Black artists can transform the field of classical music. Visit ... Continue Reading Wilkins ’78 Shares Insight on…
Shenandoah University Premieres Virtual Performance of ‘We Will Rise’ Virtual Choir Showcases the Talents of 75+ Participants from Around the World
Shenandoah University has premiered “We Will Rise,” a virtual performance crafted to interpret the internationally acclaimed song “We Will Rise” composed by Stefan Youngblood ’85 (Bachelor of Music in ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Premieres Virtual Performance…
Wilkins ’78 Promoted to Artistic Advisor for Education and Community Engagement at the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wilkins ’78 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) was promoted to serve as the artistic adviser for education and community engagement, a new position at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Visit ... Continue Reading Wilkins ’78 Promoted to Artistic…
Ilana Atkins ’11
Ilana Atkins ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying) is a New York-based conductor, music director, pianist, collaborator, vocal and audition coach, accompanist and teacher. ... Continue Reading Ilana Atkins ’11
Joey Chancey ’07
Joey Chancey ’07 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying) is a Broadway conductor, music director and independent producer. Chancey is currently the music supervisor for Antonio Banderas’ ... Continue Reading Joey Chancey ’07
Aaron Jodoin ’03, ’05
Aaron Jodoin ’03, ’05 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying, Master of Music in Conducting) is a New York-based dad, pianist, music director, orchestrator, arranger and Broadway musician. ... Continue Reading Aaron Jodoin ’03, ’05
Richardson ’17 Creates Song for Elementary School Music Students
Emily Ellis Richardson ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) wrote a song for her students at Pittsville Elementary School. She currently teaches elementary music at the ... Continue Reading Richardson ’17 Creates Song for…
Graham ’12 Named Front of House Sound Engineer for Country Music Star Scotty McCreery
Thomas Graham ’12 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) was named the front of house sound engineer for country music star and former Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival ... Continue Reading Graham ’12 Named Front of…
Ridgell ’11 Released Video Compilation of Kanye West’s ‘Love Lockdown’
Rich Ridgell ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) released a bluegrass/Americana cover of Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown” from the “808s and Heartbreak” studio ... Continue Reading Ridgell ’11 Released Video Compilation…
Jenkins ’07 and Team Host Patio Party for Seniors in Texas
Tara Park Jenkins, MT-BC, ’07 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) and her team at North Austin Music Therapy in Austin, Texas, hosted a patio party at the Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living facility to keep ... Continue Reading Jenkins ’07 and Team Host…
Shores ’99 Nominated for an Icelandic Music Award
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan Shores ’99, B.M., was nominated for an Icelandic Music Award (an equivalent to the Grammy Awards in the United States). ... Continue Reading Shores ’99 Nominated for an…
Noble ’56 Launches New Website for Band Arrangements
Paul Noble ’56 (Bachelor of Music Education) recently launched a newly redesigned website to share his esteemed music arrangements for band with a catalog featuring more than 300 titles. It was ... Continue Reading Noble ’56 Launches New Website…
Shaw ’11 and Members of Telegraph Quartet on Lincoln Center’s Great Performers Series
Cellist Jeremiah Shaw ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) and the other members of Telegraph Quartet were featured on Lincoln Center's Great Performers series on ... Continue Reading Shaw ’11 and Members of…
Shenandoah Students, Faculty and Alumni Well Represented at 2019 VMEA State Conference
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…
Shores ’99 and Naumenko with Conspirare Nominated for 2020 Grammy Awards
Two Shenandoah Conservatory faculty are on the list of 2020 Grammy Award nominees announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan ... Continue Reading Shores ’99 and Naumenko with…
Hyde ’16 and Inabinet ’16 Share Ukulele Teaching Insights with Current Music Education Majors
Katherine Hyde ’16 and Tierney (McDermott) Inabinet ’16 (both Bachelor of Music in Music Education) visited junior music education majors in the Elementary Music Methods class on Monday, Nov. 4, to ... Continue Reading Hyde ’16 and Inabinet ’16…
Masson ’12 Studies Early Opera in Venice
Kyle Masson ’12 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) traveled to Italy to study a 300-year-old opera manuscript score by Antonio Cesti at the Fondazione Ugo e Olga Levi in Venice. He is currently ... Continue Reading Masson ’12 Studies Early Opera…
Pedraza ’04 Performs Walton’s Concerto for Viola with Manassas Symphony
Violist David Pedraza ’04 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) will perform William Walton’s Concerto for Viola with the Manassas Symphony at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Pedraza is currently ... Continue Reading Pedraza ’04 Performs Walton’s Concerto…
A Dream Internship Work At Legendary Recording Engineer’s Chicago Studio Further Inspires Recent MPRT Program Alumnus
Christopher Fenton ’19 wrapped up his years in Shenandoah Conservatory’s Music Production & Recording Technology (MPRT) program with an internship at Chicago’s Electrical Audio, founded by famed ... Continue Reading A Dream Internship Work At…
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…