Conservatory Faculty News

Article by Schwarz on Arthur Foote’s Cello Concerto Published in The Strad

The article, “Uncovering Arthur Foote’s Cello Concerto: Julian Schwarz,” written by Associate Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., was published by The Strad on April…

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Dance and Physical Therapy Programs Collaborate to Help People with Mobility Impairments Move and Dance

In March, a unique collaboration between Shenandoah University’s (SU) physical therapy (PT) and dance programs introduced nine people with mobility impairments and their care partners…

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Robbins Appointed Choral Director of Richmond Symphony Chorus

Choral Artist-in-Residence, Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor Richard W. Robbins, D.M.A., was appointed the new director of the Richmond Symphony Chorus. He will…

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Harp Studio Students Perform as part of GreenSpring Spring Concert Series

Students from the Shenandoah Conservatory harp studio were featured in the opening concert of the 2024 GreenSpring Spring Concert Series in Frederick, Maryland, earlier this…

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Adams Chairs and Presents in Panel Discussion on Costume Design Pedagogy at USITT

Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Costume Design Jennifer Flitton Adams, M.F.A., chaired and presented as part of a group of seven costume design and…

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Artwork by Professor Emeritus Donald Black Featured at Lawrence Gallery in Winchester

Professor Emeritus of Music Theory Donald Black, M.F.A., a successful professional artist and retired professor of music who directed the orchestra and taught at Shenandoah…

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Chen ’19 Shares International Collaboration Opportunities in Taiwan During Sabbatical

As a part of her sabbatical project, Shenandoah Conservatory Associate Dean for Academic Success and Professor of Dance Ting-Yu Chen ’19, Ed.D., visited and presented…

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Shenandoah Conservatory Well Represented at VA Chapter of NATS

Shenandoah Conservatory was well represented at this spring’s Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) conference at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)…

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Bassoonists Cangialosi ’24 and Romine to Present at International Double Reed Conference

Shenandoah Conservatory’s bassoon studio will be well-represented at the 2024 International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Conference, held this year in Flagstaff, Arizona, in July. Third-year…

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Harp Ensemble Performs with Former Royal Harpist Claire Jones

The Shenandoah Conservatory harp studio will perform with former royal harpist Claire Jones at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church…

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