Conservatory Faculty News

Edelman Joins STP&A Board and Presents at STP&A’s International Conference

Director and Associate Professor of Performing Arts Leadership and Management David Edelman, M.F.A., was invited to join the board of directors of Social Theory, Politics…

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Kate Redding Appointed Lead Piano Technician

Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Kate Redding, M.A., as the conservatory’s new lead piano technician. Beginning in her new role in November, Redding joins the conservatory…

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Hardwick Joins Conservatory Front Office Staff

Following the recent retirement of Joanna Short, Christina Hardwick has joined the front office as administrative assistant. In her new role, which she began on…

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Salley Participates in Music Theory Residency at the University of Colorado, Boulder

Coordinator of Music Theory and Associate Professor of Music Keith Salley, Ph.D., participated in a residency at the University of Colorado, Boulder on Oct. 22,…

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Dance Company Co-directed By Pardo Presents Choreography by Christopher Williams in Pittsburgh

Assistant Professor of Modern Dance Matt Pardo, M.F.A., and his dance company, The Blanket, will present an upcoming production of an evening-length dance work, “The…

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String Faculty Invited to Present Masterclass in Manassas

Victor Brown Chair in Violin and Associate Professor of Strings Akemi Takayama, M.M.; Director of Chamber Music and Professor of Viola and Chamber Music Doris…

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Oltman Shares Professional Insights with Students at Robert E. Aylor Middle School

Conservatory Choir Director and Choral Artist Matt Oltman, D.M.A., shared two presentations about the job of being a professional choral director and singer at Robert…

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Nelson Adjudicates at American Legion National Concert Band Competition

On Aug. 25, Professor of Trumpet and Conducting Scott Nelson, D.M.A., adjudicated the American Legion National Concert Band Competition in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the American…

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Nelson to Retire from Shenandoah Conservatory After 30+ Years of Service

Professor of Trumpet and Conducting Scott Nelson, D.M.A., announced his plan to retire from Shenandoah Conservatory at the end of the 2018/19 academic year. Nelson…

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Trumpet Studio Hosts Virtual Brass Masterclass with Anthony Plog

Under the direction of Adjunct Associate Professor of Trumpet Chuck Seipp, D.M.A., the Shenandoah Conservatory trumpet studio hosted composer, brass composer, brass coach and trumpeter…

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