Conservatory Faculty News

Coulson Seeks to Decolonize Pedagogical Approaches in Teaching Theatre History through TTL Fellows Program

Assistant Dean for Student Learning, Director of Acting and Associate Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D. was accepted into the 2021/22 Transformative Teaching and Learning…

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Article by Coulson Published Early Drama, Art, and Music

“Embodying Text: Reassessing Characterization and Performance in the Medieval English Herod Plays,” an article written by Assistant Dean for Student Learning, Director of Acting and…

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Spice Co-presents Live Discussion on Producing Music for Video Games for Chicago Ableton User Group

Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., was invited to deliver a game audio production workshop to the Chicago Ableton User…

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Pedagogical Article by Romine Published by Band Directors Talk Shop

“Why Won’t the Bassoon’s Low Notes Come Out?,” a pedagogical article written by Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Associate Professor of Bassoon Ryan Romine, D.M.A.,…

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VOCES8 Begins Virtual Residency with Choral Ensembles

The Vocal/Choral Division at Shenandoah Conservatory hosts the British vocal ensemble VOCES8 for a four-week virtual residency from Thursday, April 8, through Thursday, April 29.…

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New Album Featuring O’Conor and Irish Cellist Ailbhe McDonagh Set for May Release

A new CD of the complete Beethoven cello sonatas featuring Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., and Irish…

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Cellist Schwarz Featured in New Rossini String Quartet Album

The “Rossini: 6 Sonate a Quattro,” a new album featuring Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., was released on Friday, March 19. The complete…

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We Play Together: A Collaboration Between Music and Esports

Shenandoah Conservatory & Esports Program Collaborate in Unprecedented Exploration of Similarities between Music & Esports

Shenandoah Conservatory and the Esports program at Shenandoah University partner to present We Play Together: A Collaboration Between Music and Esports. This seminal, cross-disciplinary project…

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Weekly ’84 Receives 2021 Van Lawrence Fellowship Award

Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Voice and Co-Founder of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute Edrie Means Weekly ’84, M.M., was awarded the 2021 Van Lawrence…

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Naumenko Featured in 2021 Grammy Award-winning Album

“Ethel Smyth: The Prison,” a project featuring Assistant Professor of Voice Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., won a 2021 Grammy Award in the category of Best Classical…

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