“A Case for Mischief Makers,” an article co-written by Shenandoah Conservatory Dean and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., and Dean of the Conservatory at Lawrence University Conservatory of ... Continue Reading Article Co-written by Stepniak Published…
Bowden Performs in Livestream Concerts Throughout Winter Season
Assistant Professor of Trumpet Mary Elizabeth Bowden, M.A., performed in a number of livestream concerts with trumpeter David Dash and pianist Polina Khatsko, including the Home for the Holidays ... Continue Reading Bowden Performs in Livestream Concerts…
Chen Presents Wellness Workshop at NATS Virtual Winter Workshop
Shenandoah Conservatory Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of Dance Ting-Yu Chen ’19, Ed.D., presented “Leveraging Your Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Awareness to Reduce Stress and ... Continue Reading Chen Presents Wellness Workshop at…
Article by Meyer and Helding Published in Journal of Singing
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., and Lynn Helding (University of Southern California) published an ... Continue Reading Article by Meyer and Helding…
Romano ’91 Presents Flute Pedagogy Workshop for VMEA Virtual Conference
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Theory Charlene Romano '91, M.M., along with Laura Filppu, director of bands at Daniel Morgan Middle School in Winchester, Virginia, presented a very well-attended ... Continue Reading Romano ’91 Presents Flute Pedagogy…
Takayama Presents Christmas Program at Japanese Ambassador’s Residence
Victor Brown Endowed Chair in Violin and Associate Professor of Violin Akemi Takayama, M.M., performed for the Ambassador of Japan at his residence on Dec. 21, 2020. She presented “An Evening of ... Continue Reading Takayama Presents Christmas Program at…
Chen Invited to Serve on JPALHE Editorial Board
Shenandoah Conservatory Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of Dance Ting-Yu Chen ’19, Ed.D., was invited to join the editorial board of the Journal of Performing Arts Leadership in ... Continue Reading Chen Invited to Serve on…
New Esports Course Explores Music and Gaming Video Game Music Teaches How Music Functions In Video Games
Shenandoah is offering a unique esports class this spring that invites students to explore music and its role in the broader spectrum of gaming and society while addressing global, cultural and social ... Continue Reading New Esports Course Explores Music…
Short Presents at Society for Music Theory’s Virtual Conference
In November, Assistant Professor of Music Theory Rachel Short, Ph.D., presented at the virtual conference of the Society for Music Theory (SMT). She was part of the session “Theorists Talk about Sex . ... Continue Reading Short Presents at Society for…
Naumenko Featured in Two Grammy Award-Nominated Projects
Assistant Professor of Voice Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., participated in two projects that received 2021 Grammy Award nominations: In the category of Best Choral Performance, “Kastalsky: Requiem.” This ... Continue Reading Naumenko Featured in Two Grammy…
Carson Performs Live Virtually with BARE Dance Company
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dance Tiffanie Carson, M.F.A., performed live virtually in “Surveillance” with BARE Dance Company on Saturday, Dec. 5, in two shows at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. (EST). ... Continue Reading Carson Performs Live Virtually with…
Meyer Co-authors Article for Journal of Singing and Virtually Presents Research in China and Kenya
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., co-authored an article for the January/February edition of the ... Continue Reading Meyer Co-authors Article for Journal…
College of Arts & Sciences Faculty News: Fall/Winter 2020 Faculty win top awards and see work accepted for publication
Division of Applied Technology Director Anne Marchant, Ph.D., (pictured) received the Dr. John Noftsinger Leadership Award at the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council's annual Tech Nite event this ... Continue Reading College of Arts & Sciences…
Matthew Edwards ’15 – Fall 2020 Updates
Associate Professor of Voice, Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice and Artistic Director of the Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) Vocal Pedagogy Institute Matthew Edwards ’15, D.M.A., gave a ... Continue Reading Matthew Edwards ’15 – Fall…
Meyer Presents on Functional Training of the Voice at China National Artistic Voice Medicine Forum
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., presented a virtual discussion on the functional training of the ... Continue Reading Meyer Presents on Functional Training…
Schwarz and Bournaki Perform with Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., and his wife, pianist Marika Bournaki, presented a recital on Thursday, Oct. 29, for the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. The performance took place in the ... Continue Reading Schwarz and Bournaki Perform with…
‘Causal Effect’: The Road to Live Virtual Performances Reflections on crafting a virtual live dance concert in the age of COVID-19
by Tiffanie Carson, choreographer, “Causal Effect” “Causal Effect: A Virtual Revival” was livestreamed on Shenandoah University’s YouTube channel at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, ... Continue Reading ‘Causal Effect’: The Road to…
Entrepreneur ‘Bootcamp’ Set For 2021 Program Intended to Aid Local Economy Affected by COVID-19
The Shenandoah School of Business recently received a grant to establish an Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate program in an effort to create local jobs and help Winchester bounce back ... Continue Reading Entrepreneur ‘Bootcamp’ Set For 2021…
Roberts Performs with Dallas Symphony Orchestra in Livestream Performance
Chair of Instrumental Division, Coordinator for Conservatory in the Community and Professor of Saxophone Timothy Roberts, D.M.A., performed Danzon #6 by Arturo Marquez with the Dallas Symphony ... Continue Reading Roberts Performs with Dallas Symphony…
McManus and Ruth Present Research at American Musicological Society National Meeting
Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History and Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Music History Christopher Ruth, Ph.D., will present at the ... Continue Reading McManus and Ruth Present Research…
Chen Invited to Teach at NATS’ Virtual 2021 Winter Workshop
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of Dance Ting-Yu Chen, Ed.D., was invited by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) to teach for the virtual 2021 Winter Workshop with ... Continue Reading Chen Invited to Teach at…
Shenandoah Professor Earns Recognition for Classroom Excellence Adela Borrallo-Solis Receives H. Hiter Harris, Jr. Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award
Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Adela Borrallo-Solis, Ph.D., recently earned recognition for her ambition and excellence in the classroom. Borrallo-Solis received the 2020 H. Hiter Harris, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Professor Earns Recognition for…
New 2020/21 ShenCoLAB Task Force Student Members Announced
Shenandoah Conservatory welcomes three new members to the 2020/21 ShenCoLAB Task Force. New members include Maggie DeFrees ’23 (Bachelor of Arts in Dance), Brianna Jaeger ’21 (Master of Music in ... Continue Reading New 2020/21 ShenCoLAB Task Force…
Meyer Featured on NPR’s ‘The Academic Minute’ for Research on COVID-19 and Singing
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., was featured on NPR's “The Academic Minute” podcast on Wednesday, ... Continue Reading Meyer Featured on NPR’s ‘The…
Spice Explores History of Electronic Music with Western Music History Students
Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., presented a lecture presentation on the history of electronic music to students in the Core Western Music History ... Continue Reading Spice Explores History of Electronic…
Broadway Stage Managers Jenkins and McGee Share Insights in Theatre Forum Class
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre Production Beverly Jenkins, B.F.A., and Kenneth McGee — both renowned Broadway stage managers — participated in the Theatre Design and Production Forum class on ... Continue Reading Broadway Stage Managers Jenkins and…
Writing For Another Realm Horror Novelist and Shenandoah Assistant Professor L. Marie Wood’s Latest Book Set To Appear Just Before Halloween
Vampires. The afterlife. These are just a couple of the subjects Adjunct Assistant Professor of English Lisa Wood (L. Marie Wood), M.F.A., explores in her novels, the newest of which, the ... Continue Reading Writing For Another Realm Horror…
Shenandoah Conducts Pooled Saliva Testing for Novel Coronavirus New Test Allows University to Expand its Surveillance Testing
Shenandoah University is conducting its own SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing through the use of pooled saliva samples, making it one of only a handful of universities in the country to do so. The ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conducts Pooled Saliva Testing…
SU and IN Series Collaborate on Unprecedented Digital Opera Season
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.-based opera company IN Series announce a season-long partnership to collaboratively create three digital ... Continue Reading SU and IN Series Collaborate…
Short Contributes to Article on Community Engagement Within Music Theory Field
Assistant Professor of Music Theory Rachel Short, Ph.D., was featured in “Music Theory, Professional Conferences, and Community Engagement,” a recent article about community engagement within the ... Continue Reading Short Contributes to Article on…
Health Professions, Nursing & Pharmacy News: Summer/Early Fall 2020 Students win fellowships and scholarships, faculty members and students publish, and a new program celebrates its first graduates
Three students in Shenandoah University’s physician assistant studies program have received fellowships from the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Physician assistant (PA) studies ... Continue Reading Health Professions, Nursing & Pharmacy…
Oltman Presents Doctoral Research and Is Featured on ‘Making Connections’ Podcast
Associate Professor of Voice and Director of Choral Activities Matthew Oltman, D.M.A., was asked to give a presentation on Franz Biebl’s famous “Ave Maria” (the subject of his doctoral thesis) to ... Continue Reading Oltman Presents Doctoral Research and…
Romano ’91 Serves on NFA Convention Task Force
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Theory Charlene Romano '91, M.M., was recently tapped to serve on the 2021 Convention Task Force of the National Flute Association (NFA). Romano also serves as ... Continue Reading Romano ’91 Serves on NFA…
Divine Takes On Role With Pre-Health Education Alumna & Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Brings Passion for Advising to Pre-Health Education Program
Shenandoah University’s College of Arts & Sciences pre-health program has a new director of pre-health education, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Kate Divine ’08, ’10, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT. ... Continue Reading Divine Takes On Role With…
College of Arts & Sciences News: Summer/Early Fall 2020 MCWI Receives Donations, Faculty Publish, and Student Wins Debate Competition
Shenandoah's McCormick Civil War Institute (MCWI) has received a substantial collection of letters from Civil War soldiers in the 9th New York Heavy Artillery. Over the course of the next several ... Continue Reading College of Arts & Sciences…
Meadows Appointed to Advise Governor on Creation of Virginia State Music Therapy License
Director of Music Therapy Studies, Coordinator of Graduate Music Therapy and Associate Professor of Music Therapy Anthony Meadows, Ph.D., MT-BC, was appointed to the Advisory Board on Music Therapy to ... Continue Reading Meadows Appointed to Advise Governor…