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O’Conor Performs and Teaches during Tour in South Korea

Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., recently completed a two-week tour of South Korea where he presented concerts…

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Shenandoah Conservatory Welcomes New Brass Faculty

Jeff Cortazzo, Geoffrey Pilkington, Andrew Hitz, Craig Fraedrich, Matt Niess, Scott Nelson, Chuck Seipp

Shenandoah Conservatory appointed two new brass faculty for the 2018/19 academic year: Adjunct Associate Professor of Trombone Jeff Cortazzo, D.M.A. and Adjunct Associate Professor of…

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Romine Performs in World Premiere of Work by Meijering in Spain

On Aug. 29, Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Associate Professor of Bassoon Ryan Romine, D.M.A., performed in the world premiere of Chiel Meijering’s monumental “The…

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Meyer Presents Keynote at Chinese National Art Voice Conference in China

Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) David Meyer, D.M., presented a keynote address, “The Art and Science…

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SSMT Celebrates Most Successful Season Yet

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) celebrated its 35th season in summer 2018 with a season that included “Newsies,” “West Side Story” and “Mamma Mia!” Over…

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2018 Instrumental Conducting Symposium

Shenandoah Conservatory hosted its 6th annual Instrumental Conducting Symposium from June 24, through June 27, and featured Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Conducting…

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2018 Bass Coalition Summer Workshop

The Bass Coalition Summer Workshop at Shenandoah Conservatory hosted 35 bassists ranging in age from 10 to 45. Of those 35 artists, five were selected…

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2018 Bocal Majority & Operation O.B.O.E. Double Reed Camp

Shenandoah Conservatory hosted its fourth annual Double Reed Camp this summer from July 23, through July 28, as part of the nationally recognized Bocal Majority…

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CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute Celebrates Successful Conference

From July 14 through July 22, a total of 127 voice professionals came to Shenandoah to participate in sessions offered during the Contemporary Commercial Music…

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Church Music Institute Trains Church Musicians from around the Region

The Church Music Institute (CMI) was held from July 17, through July 29, at Shenandoah Conservatory under the leadership of Director and Associate Professor of…

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