Conservatory Faculty News

Friday Faculty Spotlight: Fotina Naumenko

Meet Dr. Naumenko, an assistant professor of voice with a busy performance career and deep devotion to her students

Welcome to the Friday Faculty Spotlight, this week featuring Assistant Professor of Voice Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., a soprano who balances teaching and an active performance…

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Meyer Leads Interdisciplinary Team to Publish Reentry Following COVID-19 Article

On Aug. 9, Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., led an…

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New Visiting Artists in Piano and Acting Join Shenandoah Conservatory’s Renowned Full-Time Faculty

Shenandoah Conservatory is excited to welcome two new visiting artists to its roster of faculty artists and educators. “I’m delighted to announce the hiring of…

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Class of 2021 Dance Majors Present ‘Persist / Persevere’ and ‘Meraki’

The Shenandoah Conservatory senior dance class of 2021 produced “Persist / Persevere” as its final stage performance before graduating. Faculty cheered on as the only…

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Oltman and Voice Students Participate in Simpson College/CORO Summer Program

Founded in 2018 by Associate Professor of Voice and Director of Choral Activities Matt Oltman, D.M.A., CORO Artistic Director Dr. Phil Moody and former Director…

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Jenkins Presented 2020 Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre Production Beverly Jenkins, B.F.A. was presented a 2020 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre by the Tony Awards Administration…

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Matthew Niess – Spring and Summer 2021 Updates

Director of Jazz Studies and Trombone Artist-in-Residence Matthew Niess, D.M.A., directed and performed in a number of projects during the 2021 spring and summer season.…

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Schwarz Edits New Edition of Bloch’s ‘From Jewish Life’ and Performs at Eastern Music Festival

Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., edited the cello and piano parts and wrote the preface for the new edition of Ernest Bloch’s “From…

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Romano ’91 Performs and Presents Workshops During Summer 2021 Season

On July 11, flutist and Adjunct Associate Professor of Musicianship Charlene Romano ’91, M.M., performed at a memorial concert sponsored by the Winchester Chapter of…

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Tierno Presents Research Paper at Medieval and Renaissance International Music Conference

Auxiliary Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music History Alanna Ropchock Tierno, Ph.D., virtually presented her research paper “Old Music, New Places: Heinrich Finck’s Sacred Works in…

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