Conservatory Faculty News

Brennan Sullivan Promoted to Production Manager and Sound Supervisor for Music Facilities

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the promotion of Brennan Sullivan as sound supervisor for music facilities effective July 1, 2024. Sullivan has served as the production manager…

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Elizabeth Albert Promoted to Director of Patron Experience & Engagement

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the promotion of Elizabeth Albert ’00 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Performance Certificate in Voice) as director of patron experiences…

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Research by Herbst Debunks Long-standing Myth about High-pitched Classical Singing

A long-held belief among voice pedagogues and scientists is that the highest pitches sung by operatic sopranos – like Mozart’s famous “Queen of the Night”…

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Lori Şen Appointed Assistant Professor of Vocal Pedagogy

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Lori Şen, D.M.A., as assistant professor of vocal pedagogy beginning August 2024. Turkish mezzo-soprano and Fulbright alumna Dr. Şen…

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Maja Tremiszewska Appointed Assistant Professor of Music, Vocal Coaching

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Maja Tremiszewska, D.M.A., as assistant professor of music, vocal coaching beginning August 2024. Dr. Tremiszewska is a classically trained…

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Heidi Hau Appointed Assistant Professor of Music, Piano Performance

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Heidi Hau, M.M., as assistant professor of piano performance beginning August 2024. She succeeds Assistant Professor of Piano Alexander…

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Robare Presents Commencement Speech for Metropolitan School of the Arts Academy

Adjunct Auxiliary Associate Professor of Dance Mary Robare, B.A., was honored to present the commencement speech at the 2024 Graduation Ceremony for the Metropolitan School…

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O’Conor Performs Beethoven’s ‘Choral Fantasy’ in Ireland with Goethe Choir

Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., returned to Ireland this month for a rare performance of Beethoven’s Fantasia…

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Andrizzi Knighted as Ufficiale dei Cavalieri dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia

On Wednesday, June 5, the Italian Consul General Thomas Botzios bestowed on Director of Orchestral Studies and Associate Professor of Conducting Emanuele Andrizzi, D.M.A., the…

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Percussion Ensemble and Viña Participate in Percussion @ Penn State Festival & Conference and More

The Shenandoah Conservatory Percussion Ensemble was invited to participate and perform in the Percussion @ Penn State Festival & Conference in March 2024. Assistant Professor…

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