Conservatory Faculty News

Shenandoah Conservatory hosted its annual Conservatory Convocation last week, welcoming both returning and incoming students with an exhilarating start to the new academic year. The…

Associate Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., made his debut in South America on Aug. 5, where he performed a stand-alone feature concerto performance with…

Assistant Professor of Flute Julietta Curenton, D.M.A., and the Shenandoah Conservatory Flute Ensemble traveled to the National Flute Association’s 53rd annual convention held in Atlanta,…

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of award-winning songwriter, performer and educator Jesse Terry, B.M., as interim director of contemporary musicianship & entrepreneur development (CMED) and…

Victor Brown Endowed Chair in Violin and Professor of Violin Akemi Takayama, D.M.A., was recently appointed assistant provost for inclusion and belonging at Shenandoah University.…

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Maevon Gumble ’27 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy – Voice), M.M.T., MT-BC, LP, as visiting assistant professor of…

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Cameron Elliott, M.M.Ed., as assistant professor of music education (instrumental emphasis) beginning this August. “I am elated to join…

Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History & Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., will present some of her film-music research on Saturday, May…

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Ben Howard, M.F.A., as assistant professor of dance (modern dance) beginning this August. He succeeds Associate Dean for Academic…

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…