Conservatory Alumni

Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice

Program’s graduating class has 100% representation – again

For the second consecutive year, the entire graduating class of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in musical theatre has representation with New York…

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Shenandoah ‘Strong Scholars’ Receive Support

Longstanding Scholarship Program Provides Assistance for Student-Teachers

Five Shenandoah University education students received $5,000 Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF) Scholarships in 2023-24, to help cover costs in their student-teaching semester:  Amy Hernandez…

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Reagan ’24 Reflects on PALM Program Experience and Supports Nonprofit

Les Reagan ’24 (Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) owns Les Reagan Music, where he teaches voice, piano, audition preparation and piano…

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Truitt ’23 Apprentices at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville

Upon graduating Shenandoah Conservatory, Amry Truitt ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) had the opportunity to intern at Blackbird Studios in…

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Gumbs ’09 Releases New Solo Recording of Organ Music by Black Composers

Nathaniel Gumbs ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) recently released a new solo organ recording, “Selections from King of Kings: Organ Music of Black Composers,…

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Cox ’21 Wins Job with U.S. Coast Guard Band

Kurt Cox ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) won an alto saxophone position with the United States Coast Guard Band. Cox is a Lynchburg, Virginia,…

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Putt ’25 and Mullen ’26 Participated in NAfME’s Hill Day

Brennon Putt ’25 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) and Emily Mullen ’26 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) participated in the National Association for…

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Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice As Special For Two SU Families

Erika Francis and son Tyson, Karen Culbertson and daughter Larissa each earned degrees at Shenandoah’s 2024 University Commencement

Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement marked a major milestone in the lives of many who were in attendance at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and…

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Rare Black Panther Movement Recordings Digitized by Strickler ’24 for Lorne Bair Rare Books

Lorne Bair Rare Books recently faced a challenge when presented with a collection of reel-to-reel tapes: “Not only were the media completely obsolete, but we…

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Zieg ’24 Wins Commission for Towson University’s Call for Scores

Alyson Zieg ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) recently won a commission for Towson University’s Fall 2024 concert series, which will include performances at Towson…

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