Conservatory Faculty News

Coulson Discusses Chaucer’s ‘Troilus and Criseyde’ in Video Series

Assistant Dean for Student Learning and Associate Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., created a video discussion and reading of Chaucer’s “Troilus and Criseyde” in…

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Romano Pens Chapter in Music Theory Pedagogy Book

A chapter by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Theory Charlene Romano ’91, M.M., “Accommodating Dyslexia in Aural Skills: A Case Study,” was published in February…

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Oltman Leads Honor Choir and Publishes Article in Grove Music Online

Associate Professor of Voice, Conservatory Choir Director and Choral Artist Matt Oltman, D.M.A., led the Virginia Region XI Honor Choir in a three-day festival that…

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Julian Schwarz – February 2020 Performance Highlights

Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., performed Édouard Lalo’s “Cello Concerto” with the Puerto Rico Symphony and gave a masterclass at the Puerto Rico…

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Zoeter Performs for Cactus Pear Music Festival and Armenian Odyssey: The Color of Pomegranates Series

Anna Lee van Buren Endowed Chair in Clarinet, Coordinator of Winds and Percussion and Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, M.M., performed with cellist Qizhen Liu…

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Shores ’99 Nominated for an Icelandic Music Award

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan Shores ’99, B.M., was nominated for an Icelandic Music Award (an equivalent to the Grammy…

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(SU)PERcussion Day Celebrates Successful Day of Clinics, Concerts and More

(SU)PERcussion Day was held on Sunday, Feb. 23, in Armstrong Concert Hall and welcomed a large group of high school and middle school percussionists who…

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Flender Presents Workshop for Acting and Film Studies Students

Director, actor, writer and producer Rodman Flender presented a workshop for acting and film studies students on Friday, Feb. 14, in Glaize Studio Theatre. Flender…

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Lillis Receives Critical Acclaim in The New Yorker

“A Peregrine Falls,” a play directed by Visiting Guest Artist and Adjunct Associate Professor of Theatre Padraic Lillis, B.A., received critical acclaim in a recent…

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Fisher-Burke Appointed Director of Advising for Shenandoah Conservatory

Shenandoah Conservatory is pleased to announce that Sarah Fisher-Burke has moved into a new role effective immediately; she is now director of advising for Shenandoah…

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