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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Kelly II ’18 Opens Drum Orpheum Rehearsal Hall for Local Artists

Instructional Assistant and Dance Accompanist (Percussion) Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) recently opened the Drum Orpheum Rehearsal Hall as…

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Brooke ’17 Appears on Late Night French TV Show and Releases First Full-length Jazz Fusion Album

Natalie Brooke ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) appeared on a late night French TV show with the Los Angeles band Thumpasaurus. Their song…

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Conservatory Alumnus Wins Drum Mastery Contest

Daniel 'D.K.' Kelly ’18 snags trip to London, thousands of dollars worth of gear and more in Shure competition

When Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 began his studies at Shenandoah Conservatory, he arrived as a musician steeped in gospel and marching band traditions. But…

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26th Annual Jazzathon And John Kirby Day Celebration

Combined event hosted by Shenandoah Conservatory, NAACP of Winchester and Old Town Winchester Partnership

Winchester, Virginia – Shenandoah Conservatory, the NAACP of Winchester and Old Town Winchester partnered this year to combine the John Kirby Day Celebration with the…

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