Conservatory Alumni

Spencer ’91 Performs Virtually for Homecoming 2020

The Shenandoah Alumni Association and Shenandoah Conservatory are hosting a live performance by alumnus J. Robert “Bobby” Spencer ’91 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical…

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Oshiro ’13, ’21 and Powell Challenge Music Therapy Students in Race and #RealTalk Program

Led by Halo Quartet members Shana Oshiro ’13, ’21 (Professional Studies Program for Music Therapy Certification Eligibility, Master of Music Therapy), MT-BC, and Niambi Powell…

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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…

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Shahid ’20 Participates in LAByrinth Theater Company’s Virtual Reading

In early September, Alia Shahid ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) participated in a reading for the LAByrinth Theater Company’s online company member intensive.…

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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…

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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.…

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McCoy ’05 Featured in CAAPA’s Candid Cadenza Series

Patrick D. McCoy ’05 (Master of Music in Church Music) was featured in the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts’ (CAAPA) Candid Cadenzas…

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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,…

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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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