Conservatory Faculty News

Coulson Presents at New Chaucer Society Conference in Durham

Assistant Dean for Student Learning, Director of Acting and Associate Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., traveled to Durham, U.K., to participate in the New…

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Stepniak Releases Second Book on Music in Higher Education

Dean and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., released his second book (this time as editor), “A More Promising Musical Future: Leading Transformational Change in…

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Viña Performs and Teaches at Indiana University Summer Percussion Academy Workshop

Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn Viña, D.M.A., presented a clinic and solo recital, performed in a faculty recital, and was part of a panel discussion…

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Marchment Featured in The Times and The Guardian Articles, BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour

Marchment Directs Mark Adamo’s ‘Little Women’ U.K. Premiere at Opera Holland Park

Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.M., was featured in an article by The Times regarding her work in directing the U.K. premiere…

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CMI Celebrates Successful Return to Full, In-person Program

The 2022 Church Music Institute (CMI) welcomed 23 participants from seven states and the District of Columbia during its two-week run in June. Event highlights…

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Zoeter Performs and Teaches at Chamber Music Conference and Composer’s Forum of the East

Anna Lee van Buren Endowed Chair in Clarinet, Coordinator of Winds and Percussion and Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, M.M., performed and taught at the…

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Shenandoah University Lends Creative Hand to Valley Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Radio Campaign

‘Double Shot (Of The Country’s Love)’ Aims to Give Nudge to Those on the Fence About Getting the Vaccine

The radio hit “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love)” made its debut nearly 60 years ago, and the version recorded by The Swingin’ Medallions in…

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Stanley ’22 Helps Choreograph and Teach at Stagedoor Manor in New York

Eve Stanley ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) was hired as an assistant choreographer, dance instructor and student counselor for 3 summer sessions at…

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Vester Curates Concert for SoNA on Southern Black Cultural Traditions

Director of Contemporary Music, Coordinator for Conservatory in the Community and Assistant Professor of Contemporary Music Rod Vester, Ph.D., curated a concert inspired by “The…

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