Conservatory Faculty News

‘Jeannette’: Is It Theatre? Is It Film? YES!

Reflections on Crafting a Virtual Play in the Age of COVID-19

by Kit Wilder, director, “Jeannette” “Jeannette” is available for streaming on Conservatory Performs for You (CP4U) through Tuesday, April 6. Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more.…

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Bassoon Book by Romine Reviewed in Schweizer Musikzeitung

“Bassoon Reimagined,” a book written by Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Associate Professor of Bassoon Ryan Romine, D.M.A., was reviewed in the Schweizer Musikzeitung (The…

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Essay by Salley on Music by Schoenberg Published in Music Theory Online

Coordinator of Music Theory and Associate Professor of Music Theory Keith Salley, Ph.D., will be published in the upcoming issue of Music Theory Online. His…

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Sweitzer ’94, ’11 Featured in NPR Report for Work in COVID-19 Support Group

Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Therapy Tom Sweitzer ’94, ’11, M.A., was featured in the NPR report “Music Therapy Brings Solace to COVID-19 Patients and…

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Bassin Featured in News Special for Theatre Production Work During Pandemic

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Arts Management Joel Bassin, Ph.D., was featured in a WTVR CBS 6 News special for his work in producing live and…

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Bowden Joins Brevard Music Center Faculty for Summer 2021

Assistant Professor of Trumpet Mary Elizabeth Bowden, M.A., will join the trumpet faculty at the Brevard Music Center this summer with Neal Berntsen (Pittsburgh Symphony)…

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Spice Awarded RedNet Advanced Certification

Earlier this month, Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., was awarded RedNet Advanced certification by Focusrite Pro. This certification is…

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‘Practical Jazz Piano’ by Larson ’08 Released on Amazon

“Practical Jazz Piano: A Comprehensive Method,” a new self-published book by Harrison Endowed Chair in Piano, Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor of Jazz…

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Herman’s ‘Appalachian Trio’ Earns Honorable Mention from MTNA Distinguished Composer Competition

Associate Adjunct Professor of Music Theory Matthew Herman, D.M.A., received an honorable mention in the 2020 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Distinguished Composer Competition for…

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Nine Voice Students Place and Receive Honors in (NATS) Competition

Shenandoah Conservatory’s voice students had a strong showing in the Virginia National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30.…

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