Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy & Performance Marika Bournaki, M.M., and Associate Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., performed and participated in a number of professional engagements ... Continue Reading Bournaki and Schwarz Perform Throughout…
Celebrating 30 Years of NW Works Chimers
The Shenandoah Conservatory music therapy program celebrates 30 years of Chimers at Shenandoah University this year. VSA Chimers was established in 1994 under the direction of Clinical Training ... Continue Reading Celebrating 30 Years of NW…
Celebrating 50 Years of Music Therapy at Shenandoah Conservatory
This year, Shenandoah Conservatory students, faculty and alumni join together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the music therapy program, which launched in September 1974. It is the oldest music ... Continue Reading Celebrating 50 Years of Music…
Finn Releases New Music Video for Original Song, ‘Necessary Scars’
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Songwriting Juli Finn, B.M., recently released a new music video for her original song, “Necessary Scars.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EFRDQnpXpA “Necessary ... Continue Reading Finn Releases New Music Video…
Transitioning to Dorico: A Practical Seminar for Professional Composers
The recent news of MakeMusic discontinuing Finale has had a seismic effect on the music community. After creating a path for Finale-users to move to Steinberg's Dorico software, there is a need to ... Continue Reading Transitioning to Dorico: A Practical…
Book by Tierno on Polyphonic Mass Published by Boydell & Brewer
“The Polyphonic Mass in Early Lutheran Central Europe,” a book written by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Literature Alanna Ropchock Tierno, Ph.D., was recently published by Boydell & Brewer. ... Continue Reading Book by Tierno on Polyphonic…
Opera Production Directed by Marchment Nominated for 2024 International Opera Awards
The production of Camille Erlanger’s “L’Aube rouge,” which was directed by Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.Mus., last October at Wexford Festival Opera in Ireland, is a ... Continue Reading Opera Production Directed by Marchment…
School Of Health Professions News: Summer 2024 Faculty Earn Humanitarian Award, Train CPTIs In East Africa, And Publish Research
In August 2024, the Virginia Academy of PAs awarded Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Michelle Gruver, D.M.Sc., with the Dr. James Cannon Humanitarian of the Year Award. This marks ... Continue Reading School Of Health Professions News:…
Director In Residence Blayne Weaver Featured In New Film Watch ‘Fluorescent Beast’ At The Alamo Drafthouse On Sept. 15
Blayne Weaver, director in residence and adjunct professor of film production at Shenandoah University, co-stars in "Fluorescent Beast," a black comedy directed by Paul Osbourne. The film follows ... Continue Reading Director In Residence Blayne Weaver…
Kelly ’18 Joins Washington Commanders Marching Band and Drumline
Instructional Assistant and Dance Accompanist (Percussion) Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) recently joined the National Football League’s Washington Commanders Marching ... Continue Reading Kelly ’18 Joins Washington Commanders…
Remembering Conservatory Professor Emeritus Stephen Johnston
Professor Emeritus of Conducting and Clarinet Stephen Johnston, D.M.A., passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, Aug. 16. Shenandoah Conservatory joins the larger Shenandoah University community in ... Continue Reading Remembering Conservatory Professor Emeritus Stephen…
Two School of Business Professors Featured On WalletHub Anwar and Choudhary Discuss Checking Accounts, Split Rewards Structures, and More
Assistant Professor of Accounting Yunita Anwar, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor Mrinalini Choudhary, Ph.D., shared their financial expertise in recent WalletHub.com features. In her feature, Dr. Anwar ... Continue Reading Two School of Business Professors…
Marchment Serves on Panel for Opera America’s Feedback Auditions Program
Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.Mus., served on an audition panel with Opera America on Saturday, Aug. 24, as part of the Feedback Auditions program. She joined Elliot ... Continue Reading Marchment Serves on Panel for…
Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19 Featured in The Winchester Star for Work with Grafton Integrated Health Network
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Musicianship Fredrica Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19, M.M.T., MT-BC, was featured in The Winchester Star article, “Kids with special needs shine when given the ... Continue Reading Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19 Featured in…
Marchment Directs ‘Die zauberflöte’ at Berlin Opera Academy
Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.Mus., directed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's “Die zauberflöte (The Magic Flute, K. 620)” this summer for Berlin Opera Academy’s young artist ... Continue Reading Marchment Directs ‘Die zauberflöte’ at…
Tierno Presents Paper on Palestrina at Medieval and Renaissance Music Conference
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Literature Alanna Ropchock Tierno, Ph.D., presented the paper, “Palestrina Goes to Poland: The Lutheran Reception of Tridentine Catholic Masses,” on July 7, at the ... Continue Reading Tierno Presents Paper on Palestrina…
Viña Teaches at Interlochen Arts Camp and Drummin’ Dragons Percussion Camp
Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn R. Viña, D.M.A., taught at Interlochen Arts Camp again this summer, working with high school percussion students in percussion ensemble, studio class, private ... Continue Reading Viña Teaches at Interlochen Arts…
Coulson Performs at SU, Explores Europe During Sabbatical
Associate Dean for Curriculum & Assessment and Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., celebrated and explored her professional, academic, and personal passions in a variety of ways during ... Continue Reading Coulson Performs at SU, Explores…
Robblee and Standerfer Lead Half-day Workshops for Music Teachers
Associate Professor of Conducting Tim Robblee, Ph.D., and Director and Professor of Music Education Stephanie Standerfer, Ph.D., conducted half-day workshops for Manassas City Public Schools music ... Continue Reading Robblee and Standerfer Lead Half-day…
‘Servanthood of Song’ Book by McDaniel ’70 Published by Cascade Books
Stanley R. McDaniel ’70 (Bachelor of Music Education) announces the publication of his book, “Servanthood of Song: Music, Ministry, and the Church in the United States,” published by Cascade Books. ... Continue Reading ‘Servanthood of Song’ Book by…
Curenton Earns D.M.A. in Performance from Stony Brook University
Assistant Professor of Flute Julietta Curenton, D.M.A., graduated from Stony Brook University (SUNY) in New York with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance in May. “I am so happy to have earned my ... Continue Reading Curenton Earns D.M.A. in Performance…
Naumenko Releases ‘Bespoke Songs’ in Collaboration with Conservatory Faculty and Alumni
Associate Professor of Voice (Soprano) Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., recently released the new album, “Bespoke Songs,” on July 5, on the New Focus Recordings label. The album features a collection of works ... Continue Reading Naumenko Releases ‘Bespoke Songs’ in…
Wilder Performs in CLTC’s ‘The Rocky Horror Show’
Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Kit Wilder, B.A., played the role of Riff Raff in City Lights Theater Company’s (CLTC) production of “The Rocky Horror Show” in California. ... Continue Reading Wilder Performs in CLTC’s ‘The…
Herbst and Meyer Publish Article, ‘Pädagogische Interventionen in der Stimmbildung,’ in Vox Humana
Visiting Adjunct Professor of Voice Science Christian T. Herbst, Ph.D., and Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Voice Pedagogy David ... Continue Reading Herbst and Meyer Publish Article,…
Conservatory Dance Students Perform in Greece Global Experiential Learning Trip Fulfills Course on Greek Culture, June 14–July 2
Twenty-four Shenandoah Conservatory dance students – including four 2024 dance graduates Kiana (Kiki) Ducusin (B.F.A.), Jenna Lucy (B.A.), Ashley Reed (B.F.A.), and Ian Sabatine (B.F.A.) – traveled ... Continue Reading Conservatory Dance Students Perform in…
Four Theatre Artists Join Performance Operations Team
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of four theatre artists to Shenandoah Conservatory’s performance operations staff beginning this August. Jessica Lynn Hightower, Scenic Charge and ... Continue Reading Four Theatre Artists Join Performance…
John Bonanni Appointed Associate Professor of Theatre, Production Management/Stage Management
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of John Bonanni, M.F.A., as associate professor of theatre, production management/stage management beginning August 2024. “Artistic expression is no ... Continue Reading John Bonanni Appointed Associate Professor…
Shenandoah Conservatory Unveils Exciting Season of Music, Theatre and Dance Welcome to the Conservatory Performs 2024/25 Season
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University (SU), a hub of activity for those seeking inspiration and entertainment in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, is thrilled to announce its highly ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Unveils Exciting Season…
Roberts Participates in CvA-Sax-Talk and Leads Workshop at Conservatory of Amsterdam
Chair of Instrumental Division, Coordinator for Conservatory in the Community and Professor of Saxophone Timothy Roberts, D.M.A., was invited to participate in a CvA-Sax-Talk and workshop with the ... Continue Reading Roberts Participates in CvA-Sax-Talk and…
Finn Invited to Play at Ladybug Festival in Maryland
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Songwriting Juli Finn, B.M., was invited to play at the Ladybug Festival in Old Ellicott City, Maryland, on June 29. The Ladybug Music Festival was founded in 2012, and ... Continue Reading Finn Invited to Play at…
Bridges Performs at NERTEC and Records Album with Quintuba
Adjunct Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium Zachary Bridges, D.M.A., presented a recital on May 24, at the Northeast Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference hosted at George Mason University. He also ... Continue Reading Bridges Performs at NERTEC and…
Brennan Sullivan Promoted to Production Manager and Sound Supervisor for Music Facilities
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the promotion of Brennan Sullivan as sound supervisor for music facilities effective July 1, 2024. Sullivan has served as the production manager for music facilities ... Continue Reading Brennan Sullivan Promoted to Production…
Elizabeth Albert Promoted to Director of Patron Experience & Engagement
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the promotion of Elizabeth Albert ’00 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Performance Certificate in Voice) as director of patron experiences and engagement ... Continue Reading Elizabeth Albert Promoted to Director…
Noyalas Sheds Light On Often Overlooked Civil War Battle In Newest Book ‘The Blood-Tinted Waters of the Shenandoah’ explores the Battle of Cool Spring’s significance during the 1864 Valley Campaign
Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University, has released a new book that takes an in-depth look at one of the Shenandoah Valley’s lesser known ... Continue Reading Noyalas Sheds Light On Often…
Research by Herbst Debunks Long-standing Myth about High-pitched Classical Singing
A long-held belief among voice pedagogues and scientists is that the highest pitches sung by operatic sopranos – like Mozart’s famous “Queen of the Night” aria – are produced in what is called the ... Continue Reading Research by Herbst Debunks Long-standing…
Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice As Special For Two SU Families Erika Francis and son Tyson, Karen Culbertson and daughter Larissa each earned degrees at Shenandoah’s 2024 University Commencement
Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement marked a major milestone in the lives of many who were in attendance at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events on May 18. For two families, the event ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice…