Conservatory Alumni

Keebaugh ’03 Appointed Choral Director of Valley Chorale of Front Royal

Ryan Keebaugh ’03 (Master of Music in Conducting) was appointed choral director of the Valley Chorale of Front Royal, formerly known as the Front Royal…

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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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Three Music Education Alumni Help Launch New Music Program at Regent University

In early 2017, Regent University in Virginia Beach posted an opening for the first faculty position in its proposed new music program. During the past…

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Research by Echard ’14, ’18 and Rosado ’19 Accepted for Publication in Music Therapy Perspectives

Research by Allison Echard ’14, ’18, MT-BC, (Master of Music in Music Therapy) and Amanda Rosado ’18, MT-BC, (Master of Music in Music Therapy), “Adolescents’…

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Research by Rosado ’18 Accepted for Publication in Music Therapy Perspectives

Research by Amanda Rosado ’18 (Master of Music Therapy), “Adolescents’ Experiences of Music Therapy in an Inpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit,” was recently accepted for publication…

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Chow ’18, ’22 Advances to Semi-Finals in Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Spain

Pianist Aaron Chow ’18, ’22, advanced to the semifinals of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona, Spain. More than 200 pianists from around…

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Puckett’s ’99 ‘The Fix’ Premieres with Minnesota Opera

Joel Puckett ’99 (Bachelor of Music in Composition) was commissioned by the Minnesota Opera as part of its New Works Initiative to write a full-length…

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Martin ’84 Appointed Interim President and CEO of Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Tucson Symphony Orchestra has appointed Kathryn R. Martin as interim president and CEO, replacing Tom McKinney. A transition expert and veteran arts leader, Martin has…

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A Place to Be Performers Let Leesburg Students Know ‘It’s OK to Feel’

John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School in Leesburg was the “place to be” March 20, when five members of the local therapeutic arts organization A…

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