Conservatory Alumni

‘Servanthood of Song’ Book by McDaniel ’70 Published by Cascade Books

Stanley R. McDaniel ’70 (Bachelor of Music Education) announces the publication of his book, “Servanthood of Song: Music, Ministry, and the Church in the United…

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Hooker-Bailey ’10 Joins Broadway National Tour of ‘Company’

Jessie Hooker-Bailey ’10 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the Broadway national tour of “Company” in the role of Sarah.

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Shenandoah Acting Grad Co-Stars In Film With Matt Damon

Scout Backus ’17 Appears in “The Instigators”

Shenandoah University graduate Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Shenandoah Conservatory) appears in the Apple TV+ movie, “The Instigators,” starring Matt Damon and…

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Myers ’22 Performs in MDP’s ‘American Jukebox’ at Busch Gardens

Cassidy Myers ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance) performed in the Matt Davenport Production (MDP) of “American Jukebox: Summer Remix” this summer at Busch…

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Shaw ’11 and Telegraph Quartet Begin Three-Year Residency at SMTD

Cellist Jeremiah Shaw ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) and the other members of Telegraph Quartet will begin a three-year residency…

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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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