Conservatory Faculty News

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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Students to Perform Work by Azerbaijani Composer for Kronos Quartet’s Fifty-for-the-Future Project

Director of Chamber Music and Professor of Viola and Chamber Music Doris Lederer, Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music, will work with select undergraduate students to…

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Naumenko Tours with Grammy Award-winning Conspirare in National Tour of Johnson’s ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’

In October, Assistant Professor of Voice Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., will tour with Grammy Award-winning ensemble Conspirare in its 2018/19 national tour of Craig Hella Johnson’s…

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Laurie McManus

McManus Participates in German Studies Association Seminar in Pennsylvania

Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History and Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., participated in a seminar at the German Studies Association national…

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Covert Joins Other VIPs for Table Read of Nick Jonas’ New Play

Assistant Professor of Theatre Kevin Covert, B.F.A., joined other VIPs for a table read of his friend Nick Jonas’ first dramatic play. Jonas started writing…

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Pilkington Performs as Soloist with Amadeus Orchestra

On Sept. 23, in McLean, Virginia, Adjunct Associate Professor of Horn Geoffrey Pilkington, B.M., performed as a soloist with the Amadeus Orchestra in Mozart’s colorful…

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Romano Teaches in Local Band Programs

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Theory Charlene Romano, M.M., volunteered as a flute and woodwind specialist at the John Handley High School Band Camp in…

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