Conservatory Faculty News

New Esports Course Explores Music and Gaming

Video Game Music Teaches How Music Functions In Video Games

Shenandoah is offering a unique esports class this spring that invites students to explore music and its role in the broader spectrum of gaming and…

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Short Presents at Society for Music Theory’s Virtual Conference

In November, Assistant Professor of Music Theory Rachel Short, Ph.D., presented at the virtual conference of the Society for Music Theory (SMT). She was part…

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Naumenko Featured in Two Grammy Award-Nominated Projects

Assistant Professor of Voice Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., participated in two projects that received 2021 Grammy Award nominations: In the category of Best Choral Performance, “Kastalsky:…

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Carson Performs Live Virtually with BARE Dance Company

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dance Tiffanie Carson, M.F.A., performed live virtually in “Surveillance” with BARE Dance Company on Saturday, Dec. 5, in two shows at…

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Meyer Co-authors Article for Journal of Singing and Virtually Presents Research in China and Kenya

Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., co-authored an article for the…

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Matthew Edwards ’15 – Fall 2020 Updates

Associate Professor of Voice, Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice and Artistic Director of the Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) Vocal Pedagogy Institute Matthew Edwards ’15, D.M.A.,…

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Meyer Presents on Functional Training of the Voice at China National Artistic Voice Medicine Forum

Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., presented a virtual discussion on…

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Schwarz and Bournaki Perform with Toledo Symphony Orchestra

Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., and his wife, pianist Marika Bournaki, presented a recital on Thursday, Oct. 29, for the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.…

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‘Causal Effect’: The Road to Live Virtual Performances

Reflections on crafting a virtual live dance concert in the age of COVID-19

by Tiffanie Carson, choreographer, “Causal Effect” “Causal Effect: A Virtual Revival” was livestreamed on Shenandoah University’s YouTube channel at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on…

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Roberts Performs with Dallas Symphony Orchestra in Livestream Performance

Chair of Instrumental Division, Coordinator for Conservatory in the Community and Professor of Saxophone Timothy Roberts, D.M.A., performed Danzon #6 by Arturo Marquez with the…

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