Conservatory Faculty News

A work written by mid-20th century French composer Henri Challan (1910–1977) and edited by Associate Professor of Bassoon Ryan Romine, D.M.A., was recently published by…

Stage makeup students recently completed a lab unit called Glam Squad where they had the choice of drag, runway or glam rock makeup. Students researched…

Adjunct Associate Professor of Bass Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba Jeff Cortazzo, D.M.A., recently authored and published his first children’s book, “The Five Birds and the…

Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., was invited to be on the jury of the Shenzhen International Piano…

Students from the theatre design and production program (stage management emphasis) participated in a virtual masterclass on Monday, Nov. 27, with Tony Award-winning stage manager…

Professor Emeritus of Music Education David Zerull, Ph.D., established the Dr. David S. Zerull Endowed Fund for Music Education Student Teachers at Shenandoah Conservatory of…

Theatre Division Co-chair, Director of Theatre Design & Production, Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Theatre and Costume Design Cheryl Yancey, M.F.A., recently designed costumes…

Shenandoah Conservatory’s production of “Hydrogen Jukebox” was featured as part of a three-way-tie for first place in the National Opera Association’s (NOA) 2022/23 Opera Production…

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the winners of the 2023/24 Student Soloists Competition (SSC) on behalf of the SSC committee. The final round of the competition was…

Shenandoah Conservatory faculty, students and alumni traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, from Nov. 16, through Nov. 18, to attend the 2023 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA)…