Musical theatre alumni Katie Claire Bradley ’04 , Elizabeth Eckert-Ross ’05, T. Scott Ross ’03, Christina Mursheno ‘07 and Emily King ’03 created a video parody “Zoom Block Tango || socia(lites)” ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Alumni Create ‘Zoom…
Young ’23 Featured in Jimmy Awards Alumni Video
Riley Thad Young ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was featured in a video celebrating the class of 2020 by the 2018 Jimmy Awards alumni. The video is a cover of “A Million Dreams” from ... Continue Reading Young ’23 Featured in Jimmy…
Students Create Solo Composition/Dance Film Screening to Share Works
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of Dance Ting-Yu Chen ’20, Ed.D., hosted a solo composition and dance film screening with a talkback session on Thursday, May 14, in Zoom to showcase ... Continue Reading Students Create Solo Composition/Dance Film…
Music Therapy Program Releases ‘Keep Your Head Up‘ Video Cover to Cultivate Community
The music therapy program released “Keep Your Head Up,” a community song project designed to help students feel connected to each other and the program as a whole. Experientially, it also sought to ... Continue Reading Music Therapy Program Releases ‘Keep…
Bowling ’11 Featured in Video with A Cappella Group Straight No Chaser
Ian Bowling ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) and members of his a cappella group Soldiers’ Chorus of the United States Army Field Band was featured in a special Quarantine Sessions episode ... Continue Reading Bowling ’11 Featured in Video…
Adams Challenges Dance Students to Creatively Design Their Own Costumes
For her Dance Costuming Class’ final project, Theatre Design & Production Program Coordinator, Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Costume Design Jennifer Flitton Adams, M.F.A., challenged ... Continue Reading Adams Challenges Dance Students to…
Trombone Collective Releases ‘Olympic Theme’ Music Video
The Shenandoah Conservatory Trombone Collective, under the direction of Director of Brass Studies and Trombone Artist-in-Residence Matthew Niess, D.M.A., released a music video of the Olympic ... Continue Reading Trombone Collective Releases ‘Olympic Theme’…
McGinley ’21 Shares Music Memorizing Tips for Personal Musicianship Project
Saxophonist Sean McGinley ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) created a fun 90s-themed video on memorizing music for his Personal Musicianship Project. He has the ability to memorize a major ... Continue Reading McGinley ’21 Shares Music Memorizing…
Senior Acting Majors Collaborate with Playwrights for Special Capstone Performance
Senior acting majors collaborated with playwrights to produce their senior capstone Playwrights Actor Project which was livestreamed via Facebook on Saturday, May 9. The night of performances featured ... Continue Reading Senior Acting Majors Collaborate with…
Have you found a healthy way to process anger or frustration during this COVID-19 period? What is it? ShenCoTRUTH: Reflections By Shenandoah Conservatory Students
Kailbeth Chacin ’21 Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance (Violin) It has been a challenge for sure. But I have relied a lot on the people I live with, and mostly on the hope that we will get ... Continue Reading Have you found a healthy…
ShenCommUNITY | Friday, May 8
Shenandoah Conservatory’s special end-of-academic-year ShenCommUNITY program on May 8 honored our graduating students. It featured a note of welcome by Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor ... Continue Reading ShenCommUNITY | Friday, May 8
Richardson ’17 Creates Song for Elementary School Music Students
Emily Ellis Richardson ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) wrote a song for her students at Pittsville Elementary School. She currently teaches elementary music at the ... Continue Reading Richardson ’17 Creates Song for…
Cantus Singers Curate Playlists for Target Audiences | Choral Arts Project
Under the direction of Professor of Voice, Choral Conducting and Choral Music Karen Keating ’02, D.M.A., members of the Cantus Singers prepared curated playlists for targeted audiences based on their ... Continue Reading Cantus Singers Curate Playlists for…
Schwarz and Bournaki Perform Live on The Violin Channel’s Living Room Concert Series
Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., and his partner and guest pianist Marika Bournaki were recently featured on The Violin Channel’s Living Room Concert series on Friday, May 1. The ... Continue Reading Schwarz and Bournaki Perform Live…
MPRT Program Hosts Virtual Masterclass with Geoff Foster from Air Studios
The music production & recording technology (MPRT) program hosted a virtual masterclass with masterful recording engineer Geoff Foster from Air Studios in London on Friday, May 1. Junior and ... Continue Reading MPRT Program Hosts Virtual Masterclass…
Little Big Band Releases ‘Zoltan’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The 10-piece Little Big Band, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its latest virtual rehearsal compilation, ... Continue Reading Little Big Band Releases ‘Zoltan’…
Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘A Minor Matter’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its fourth virtual rehearsal compilation, “A Minor Matter.” ... Continue Reading Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘A Minor…
How are you maintaining routine while at home? ShenCoTRUTH: Reflections By Shenandoah Conservatory Students
Carlos Figueroa ’21 Bachelor of Music in Performance (Cello) I am constantly practicing my instrument and discovering new ways to connect with people through music. I am also dedicated to baking ... Continue Reading How are you maintaining routine…
Hardwick ’21 Shares Orchestral Insights with Local High School Chamber Orchestra
J. Aaron Hardwick ’21 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Conducting) was invited by Steve Vutsinas, award-winning orchestra teacher at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, to work ... Continue Reading Hardwick ’21 Shares Orchestral Insights…
Islas ’20 Leads Courtyard Concert for Hospice Patients
Tara Islas ’20 (Professional Studies Program for Music Therapy Certification Eligibility) recently led a courtyard concert for hospice patients to help reduce their isolation. She is currently an ... Continue Reading Islas ’20 Leads Courtyard Concert…
Grant ’21 Wins 2nd Place in American Pop Orchestra’s NextGen Vocal Competition
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was awarded second place (male) after advancing to the final round of American Pops Orchestra's NextGen Vocal Competition. He performed ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Wins 2nd Place…
ShenCommUNITY | Thursday, April 30
Join us for Shenandoah Conservatory’s next ShenCommUNITY gathering at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 30! This week's program welcomes Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council president Rylie ... Continue Reading ShenCommUNITY | Thursday, April 30
Right now, we need kindness more than anything. Recently, have you experienced a special kindness, or helped to spread a little kindness? Let us know! ShenCoTRUTH: Reflections By Shenandoah Conservatory Students
Skylar DeGroot ’22 Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology There are people very close to me (not physically, of course) that have really been feeling the pressure of ... Continue Reading Right now, we need kindness…
McLaughlin ’20 Creates Video of Tap Routine with Choreography by Martinez
Grace McLaughlin ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) created a video featuring a tap routine with choreography by Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance and Coordinator of Musical Theatre ... Continue Reading McLaughlin ’20 Creates Video of…
Musical Theatre Class of 2022 Creates ‘Here Comes the Song’ Music Video
The Shenandoah Conservatory musical theatre class of 2022 created “Here Comes the Song,” a video compilation based on the song “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles. Coordinator of Recruitment, Director ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Class of 2022…
Theatre Design & Production Program Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Alumni
The theatre design & production program (TDP) recently hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with 21 alumni, as well as current TDP faculty and students. Fifty people participated in the two-hour ... Continue Reading Theatre Design & Production Program…
Shenandoah Conservatory and DanceWorks Chicago Create Collaborative Virtual Performance That Speaks To Our Times
Shenandoah Conservatory’s Dance Division has teamed up with internationally renowned Chicago-based repertory company DanceWorks Chicago to create and present a virtual performance featuring selections ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory and DanceWorks Chicago…
ShenCommUNITY | Friday, April 24
https://www.facebook.com/shenandoahconservatory/videos/276866476646055/ Join us for Shenandoah Conservatory’s next ShenCommUNITY gathering at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 24! This week's program ... Continue Reading ShenCommUNITY | Friday, April 24
Schwarz and Bournaki Perform on Violin Channel’s ‘Living Room Live’ Series
Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., and pianist Marika Bournaki were invited to perform a 30-minute recital on Friday, May 1, for The Violin Channel’s “Living Room Live” series on ... Continue Reading Schwarz and Bournaki Perform on…
Murphy ’04 Collaborates with Elementary Student to Create Music Video
Edmond Murphy ’04 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) collaborated with one of his fourth-grade students to create a video duet of Elton John's “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as a remote ... Continue Reading Murphy ’04 Collaborates with Elementary…
Trombone Collective Releases ‘Oh Shenandoah’ Music Video
The Shenandoah Conservatory Trombone Collective, under the direction of Director of Brass Studies and Trombone Artist-in-Residence Matthew Niess, D.M.A., released a music video of “O Shenandoah” ... Continue Reading Trombone Collective Releases ‘Oh Shenandoah’…
What are some new hobbies you picked up over this time? Show us what you can do! ShenCoTRUTH: Reflections By Shenandoah Conservatory Students
Mathilde Handelsman ’20 Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance (Piano) I’ve been baking a lot, mostly bread. There’s nothing like the smells of warm, homemade bread in the morning, and the joy of ... Continue Reading What are some new hobbies…
Chancey ’07 Discusses Conducting a Broadway Orchestra for Live Q&A with RWS Entertainment Group
Joey Chancey ’07 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying) was featured in a Facebook live Q&A hosted by RWS Entertainment Group on the subject of conducting a Broadway orchestra. Visit ... Continue Reading Chancey ’07 Discusses Conducting a…
Weekly Celebrates World Voice Day with Video Featuring Students
Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Voice and Co-Founder of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute Edrie Means Weekly ’84, M.M., celebrated World Voice Day by creating ”I’m Singing Healthy for You,” a ... Continue Reading Weekly Celebrates World Voice Day…
ShenCommUNITY | Friday, April 17 Shenandoah Conservatory’s Weekly Moment Together While Apart
Join us for Shenandoah Conservatory’s next ShenCommUNITY gathering at 12:05 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 17! This week's program welcomes Dorian Davis '20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre); ... Continue Reading ShenCommUNITY | Friday, April 17…
Performing Live Theatre & New Work During a Pandemic Shenandoah Conservatory Presents ‘The Hierarchy of Fish’ in Partnership with The Farm Theater
https://www.facebook.com/thefarmtheater6/videos/694972234666271/ Shenandoah Conservatory partners with The Farm Theater to present a Facebook live stream performance of “The Hierarchy of Fish,” a ... Continue Reading Performing Live Theatre & New…