Undergraduate Music Alumni

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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