Research on singing in music therapy by Martina Bingham ’18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Pedagogy) was featured in a special arts and sciences initiative through Oxford University Press: SHAPE ... Continue Reading Research by Bingham ’18 Featured…
McManus Presents on Brahms’ ‘German Requiem’ at Baldwin Wallace University
Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History and Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., was invited to present a lecture on Brahms’s “German Requiem,” the German composer's ... Continue Reading McManus Presents on Brahms’ ‘German…
Schwarz Performs in France and Presents World Premiere in New York
Associate Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., performed as part of the Classical Bridge Festival in Bordeaux, France, at the Château Pape-Clément on Tuesday, Aug. 23. His performance was reviewed ... Continue Reading Schwarz Performs in France and…
Ediger and Wold ’07 Cross Paths During Vacation to Greece
What are the chances of two SU faculty members running into each other in Greece? This past August, Adjunct Associate Professor of Harp Lynnelle Ediger, M.M., and Church Music Institute Director and ... Continue Reading Ediger and Wold ’07 Cross…
Marchment’s Production of Rossini’s ‘L’Inganno Felice’ Broadcast by WFMT
Rossini’s “L’Inganno Felice,” an Opera Festival of Chicago production directed by Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.M., will be broadcast by WFMT on Saturday, Oct. 22. Visit ... Continue Reading Marchment’s Production of Rossini’s ‘L’Inganno…
ShenCoLAB Featured in Academic Minute
Associate Professor of Bassoon Ryan Romine, D.M.A., discussed Shenandoah Conservatory’s radical investment in learning through collaborative exploration in the arts through ShenCoLAB in Inside Higher ... Continue Reading ShenCoLAB Featured in Academic Minute
Shenandoah Conservatory Receives $23,800 in Grants from Mid Atlantic Arts Grants will support performances and engagement by internationally acclaimed guest artists
Shenandoah Conservatory has received $23,800 in grant support from Mid Atlantic Arts in support of performances and engagement by internationally acclaimed guest artists during its 2022/23 season. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Receives $23,800 in…
Shenandoah Conservatory Invited to Perform at 2022 Biennale Musica in Venice
The 127-year-old La Biennale di Venezia has invited Shenandoah Conservatory to perform as part of the 2022 Biennale Musica: Out of Stage in Venice, Italy. Working carefully with multiple partners, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Invited to Perform…
Tierno Selected as German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Research Ambassador
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Literature Alanna Tierno, Ph.D., was selected to serve as a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Research Ambassador for the 2022/2023 academic year. This ... Continue Reading Tierno Selected as German Academic…
Bowden Teaches and Performs in Connecticut, Vermont and France During Summer
Assistant Professor of Trumpet Mary Elizabeth Bowden, M.A., was a guest artist and on faculty at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival in Connecticut this summer. She also performed at Chautauqua Chamber ... Continue Reading Bowden Teaches and Performs in…
Bridges Joins Brass Faculty to Teach Tuba, Euphonium at Shenandoah Conservatory
Shenandoah Conservatory appointed Zachary Bridges, M.M., as adjunct associate professor of tuba beginning in August 2022. Bridges joined The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” Ceremonial Band ... Continue Reading Bridges Joins Brass Faculty to…
Chavez Earns D.M.A. in Music Composition from George Mason University
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Theory David Chavez, D.M.A., successfully defended his doctoral dissertation this month, earning a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Composition from George Mason ... Continue Reading Chavez Earns D.M.A. in Music…
Robyn Hart Schroth Retires and Celebrates Scholarship Opportunity for Dance Majors
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dance Robyn Hart Schroth retired in May 2022 after 45 years of service to Shenandoah University. Born and raised in the Winchester area, Schroth attended Handley High ... Continue Reading Robyn Hart Schroth Retires and…
Herbst Co-authors Research on Evolution of Human Larynx
Visiting Adjunct Professor of Voice Science Christian T. Herbst, Ph.D., was a member of an interdisciplinary team from Japan and Europe that studied how the human larynx evolved to allow us to ... Continue Reading Herbst Co-authors Research on Evolution…
Chen ’19 Selected for Senior Leadership Seminar in The Virginia Network
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of Dance Ting-Yu Chen ’19, Ed.D., was recently selected to participate in the 2022/23 Senior Leadership Seminar with the Virginia Network, a regional ... Continue Reading Chen ’19 Selected for Senior…
Viña Teaches and Performs at Interlochen Summer Arts Camp
Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn Viña, D.M.A., served on the percussion faculty at the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, from mid-July through the beginning of August. ... Continue Reading Viña Teaches and Performs at…
Robare Teaches and Choreographs at Musical Theatre College Prep Intensive in Maine
Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance Mary Robare, B.A., recently served as a musical theatre dance instructor and showcase choreographer for the two-week Musical Theatre College Prep Intensive at the ... Continue Reading Robare Teaches and Choreographs at…
Chapter by Ruth Published in New Book on Sacred and Secular Music of the 19th Century
“Spirituality and the Fugal Topos in the Secular Dramatic Works of Robert Schumann,” a chapter written by Assistant Professor of Music History Christopher Ruth, Ph.D., was published in the book ... Continue Reading Chapter by Ruth Published in…
Edelman Chairs Research Track on International Cultural Networks
Director and Professor of Performing Arts Leadership & Management David Edelman, M.F.A., has been invited to chair a research track on International Cultural Networks for the 2022 European Network ... Continue Reading Edelman Chairs Research Track on…
Coulson Presents at New Chaucer Society Conference in Durham
Assistant Dean for Student Learning, Director of Acting and Associate Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., traveled to Durham, U.K., to participate in the New Chaucer Society Conference in ... Continue Reading Coulson Presents at New Chaucer…
Stepniak Releases Second Book on Music in Higher Education
Dean and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., released his second book (this time as editor), “A More Promising Musical Future: Leading Transformational Change in Music Higher Education” ... Continue Reading Stepniak Releases Second Book on…
Viña Performs and Teaches at Indiana University Summer Percussion Academy Workshop
Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn Viña, D.M.A., presented a clinic and solo recital, performed in a faculty recital, and was part of a panel discussion on the business side of being a musician ... Continue Reading Viña Performs and Teaches at…
Marchment Featured in The Times and The Guardian Articles, BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Marchment Directs Mark Adamo’s ‘Little Women’ U.K. Premiere at Opera Holland Park
Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.M., was featured in an article by The Times regarding her work in directing the U.K. premiere of Mark Adamo’s “Little Women” presented by ... Continue Reading Marchment Featured in The Times…
CMI Celebrates Successful Return to Full, In-person Program
The 2022 Church Music Institute (CMI) welcomed 23 participants from seven states and the District of Columbia during its two-week run in June. Event highlights included technique and repertoire ... Continue Reading CMI Celebrates Successful Return to…
Zoeter Performs and Teaches at Chamber Music Conference and Composer’s Forum of the East
Anna Lee van Buren Endowed Chair in Clarinet, Coordinator of Winds and Percussion and Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, M.M., performed and taught at the Chamber Music Conference and Composer's ... Continue Reading Zoeter Performs and Teaches at…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season Live music, theatre and dance from students, faculty and acclaimed guest artists
Shenandoah Conservatory announces its 2022/23 season of live music, theatre and dance. The Conservatory Performs season features dozens of opportunities to witness and experience the arts, including a ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season…
Shenandoah University Lends Creative Hand to Valley Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Radio Campaign ‘Double Shot (Of The Country’s Love)’ Aims to Give Nudge to Those on the Fence About Getting the Vaccine
The radio hit “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love)” made its debut nearly 60 years ago, and the version recorded by The Swingin’ Medallions in 1966 climbed up the Billboard Hot 100 charts. This summer, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Lends Creative Hand…
Stanley ’22 Helps Choreograph and Teach at Stagedoor Manor in New York
Eve Stanley ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) was hired as an assistant choreographer, dance instructor and student counselor for 3 summer sessions at Stagedoor Manor in Loch Sheldrake, New York. ... Continue Reading Stanley ’22 Helps Choreograph and…
Vester Curates Concert for SoNA on Southern Black Cultural Traditions
Director of Contemporary Music, Coordinator for Conservatory in the Community and Assistant Professor of Contemporary Music Rod Vester, Ph.D., curated a concert inspired by “The Dirty South” (an ... Continue Reading Vester Curates Concert for SoNA…
Six PALM Students Explore Arts Leadership through GEL Trip to Greece
Six Performing Arts Leadership and Management (PALM) students, along with Director and Professor of Performing Arts Leadership & Management David Edelman, M.F.A., and Assistant Dean of ... Continue Reading Six PALM Students Explore Arts…
Edelman Contributes Chapter to New Book on Leadership and the Arts for Social Change
Director and Professor of Performing Arts Leadership & Management David Edelman, M.F.A., contributed the chapter “The Form and Pressure of the Time: Artistry and Activism in the 1980s” to “A ... Continue Reading Edelman Contributes Chapter to New…
Robare Serves as Director and Choreographer for Musical Theatre Intensive at Metropolitan School of the Arts
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dance Mary Robare, B.A., was the director and choreographer for a 10-day musical theatre intensive of “Legally Blonde” with N. Thomas Pedersen and John Henderson at the ... Continue Reading Robare Serves as Director and…
Tierno Participates in Josquin Conference in Rome and Workshop in Austria
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Literature Alanna Ropchock Tierno, Ph.D., was invited to chair a session on the reception of Josquin des Prez at a two-day Josquin conference in Rome, Italy, that ... Continue Reading Tierno Participates in Josquin Conference…
Austin Thorpe Appointed Choral Artist-in-Residence and Director of Conservatory Choir
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Austin Thorpe, Ph.D., as choral artist-in-residence and director of the Conservatory Choir beginning August 2022. “I'm so delighted that Austin ... Continue Reading Austin Thorpe Appointed Choral Artist-in-Residence…
Hill’s ‘Noisy’ Wins Best Short Film at 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival
The short film “Noisy,” written and directed by Visiting Associate Professor of Acting Cedric Hill, B.A., was awarded Best Short Film at the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival in France on Wednesday, ... Continue Reading Hill’s ‘Noisy’ Wins Best Short…
Lederer Returns for 25th Summer at Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival
Director of Chamber Music and Professor of Viola and Chamber Music Doris Lederer, Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music, is representing Shenandoah Conservatory again by returning to the Kneisel Hall ... Continue Reading Lederer Returns for 25th Summer…