Conservatory Faculty News

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.…

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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,”…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.,…

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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…

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