Conservatory Faculty News

Key Performs and Records with Italian Pianist Matteo Cardelli for Switzerland Project

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Oboe Stephen Key, Performance Diploma, recently traveled to England, Switzerland, Germany and France to perform and record with the award-winning Italian…

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Bertin Joins Conservatory Staff as Senior Box Office Associate

Jess Bertin, B.A., has been hired as a senior box office associate at Shenandoah Conservatory. Bertin will assist Box Office Manager Kaitlynne Dennis in providing…

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Crockett Performs in Arlington and D.C., Releases Limited Edition Vinyl Records

Adjunct Associate Professor of CCM Voice Alison Crockett, M.M., is presenting two shows during the month of October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her…

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O’Conor Serves on Juries for International Piano Competitions in Canada and China

Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., will serve on the jury of two international piano competitions this fall:…

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Şen Presents Research Virtually at Joint Symposium Hosted in Azerbaijan

On Friday, Sept. 20, Assistant Professor of Vocal Pedagogy Lori Şen, D.M.A., presented her research, “Sephardic Art Song: Western Classical Settings of Sephardic Folksongs,” at…

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Davin Performs at Denver Guitar Festival, Lexington Bach Festival

Guitar Studio Director and Associate Professor of Guitar Colin Davin, M.M., presented a concert and masterclass as part of the annual Denver Guitar Festival hosted…

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Keating ’02 Leads Trip to Austria with Arts Chorale of Winchester

Professor Emerita of Voice, Choral Conducting and Choral Music and Adjunct Professor of Music (Conducting) Karen Keating ’02, D.M.A., led a trip to Salzburg, Austria,…

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Frias Teaches Dance Technique and Choreography as Artist-in-Residence This Fall

The Shenandoah Conservatory Dance Division welcomes Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance Ruddy A. Frias, B.F.A., as its guest artist-in-residence this fall. Dance students will have…

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Bournaki and Schwarz Perform Throughout Region During Summer Season

Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy & Performance Marika Bournaki, M.M., and Associate Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., performed and participated in a number of…

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Celebrating 30 Years of NW Works Chimers

The Shenandoah Conservatory music therapy program celebrates 30 years of Chimers at Shenandoah University this year. VSA Chimers was established in 1994 under the direction…

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