Shenandoah Conservatory was well represented at this spring's Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) conference at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Well Represented at…
Bassoonists Cangialosi ’24 and Romine to Present at International Double Reed Conference
Shenandoah Conservatory's bassoon studio will be well-represented at the 2024 International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Conference, held this year in Flagstaff, Arizona, in July. Third-year doctoral ... Continue Reading Bassoonists Cangialosi ’24 and Romine…
Harp Ensemble Performs with Former Royal Harpist Claire Jones
The Shenandoah Conservatory harp studio will perform with former royal harpist Claire Jones at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (26 W. Boscawen St. A-201, Winchester, ... Continue Reading Harp Ensemble Performs with Former…
McManus Presents as Part of Lecture Series Hosted by Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History and Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., will present as part of the “Tracing the Musical Journey of Women Through History” ... Continue Reading McManus Presents as Part of…
Forest ’85, ’86, Announces Retirement After 30 Years of Service at Shenandoah
Associate Professor of Voice (Tenor) Michael Forest ’85, ’86, M.M.Ed., has announced his retirement from Shenandoah Conservatory during the Spring 2024 semester. Forest began working at Shenandoah in ... Continue Reading Forest ’85, ’86, Announces Retirement…
Meyer and Goss Publish Article on Qualitative Voice Science in the Journal of Singing
Shenandoah Conservatory’s Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Voice Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., collaborated with Shenandoah University ... Continue Reading Meyer and Goss Publish Article…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2024 Shenandoah Guitar Festival Performances and Educational Events from Internationally Acclaimed Artists
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the inaugural Shenandoah Guitar Festival, taking place Friday, June 14, through Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Armstrong Hall. Under the direction of Associate Professor of ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2024 Shenandoah…
Devlin ’17 Co-edits Published Book on Music Therapy and Neurology
“Music Therapy and Music-Based Interventions in Neurology: Perspectives on Research and Practice,” a book co-edited by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Kerry Devlin ’17, M.M.T., LPMT, ... Continue Reading Devlin ’17 Co-edits Published Book…
Robblee Conducts National Honor Festival Band in Seoul
Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Conducting Tim Robblee, Ph.D., conducted the National Honor Festival Band for the Korean International Music Education Association (KIMEA) in Seoul, South ... Continue Reading Robblee Conducts National Honor Festival…
Music Students Travel to Japan for GEL Trip
Shenandoah Conservatory students, alumni and faculty traveled to Japan for a Global Experiential Learning (GEL) trip in January that fulfilled coursework in the Shen Ed Navigating Difference Sphere: ... Continue Reading Music Students Travel to Japan…
Trumpet Studio Advances to Live Round Portion of National Trumpet Competition
Members of the Shenandoah Conservatory trumpet studio have advanced to the live round portion of the large group category at the National Trumpet Competition (NTC). NTC will be held at the Texas ... Continue Reading Trumpet Studio Advances to Live…
Short and Crotzer Scartascini ’24 Present Valentine’s Day Concert for Community
Associate Professor of Music Theory and Embedded Music Theory Tutor Coordinator Rachel Short, Ph.D., presented “Songs from the Heart,” a special Valentine’s Day concert at the Godfrey Miller Center, ... Continue Reading Short and Crotzer Scartascini ’24…
Newman in Residence at Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
Director of Composition, Coordinator of New Music and Associate Professor of Composition Jonathan Newman, M.M., is a resident at the Kimmel Harding Nelson (KHN) Center for the Arts in Nebraska City, ... Continue Reading Newman in Residence at Kimmel…
Meyer Co-authors Research in NMR in Biomedicine Advancing Medical Imaging of Vocal Tract
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Voice Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., collaborated with an interdisciplinary team led by Assistant ... Continue Reading Meyer Co-authors Research in NMR…
McManus Lectures in Musicology Colloquium, Participants in PBO Panel Discussion
Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History and Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., will present “The Uncanny Double: Sound and Trauma in Matthew Holness's Possum (2018)” on ... Continue Reading McManus Lectures in Musicology Colloquium,…
PALM Students Visit Greece for Leadership Institute
Students and faculty from the performing arts leadership and management graduate program recently completed a Global Experiential Learning (GEL) Leadership Institute in Greece, an experience which ... Continue Reading PALM Students Visit Greece for…
Shenandoah Professor, Students Celebrate Release of Harp Ensemble Album ‘2K+ Fusion’ Album is the Result of A Record-Breaking Collaboration of US and UK Harp Ensembles at Abbey Road Studios
After eight years of collaboration, harpists and ensemble directors Lynnelle Ediger, M.M., adjunct associate professor of harp at Shenandoah University, Claire Jones (United Kingdom) and composer ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Professor, Students Celebrate Release…
Book by Adams on Teaching Costume Design and Costume Rendering Published by Routledge Press
The book, “Teaching Costume Design and Costume Rendering: A Guide for Theatre and Performance Educators,” written by Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Costume Design Jennifer Flitton Adams, ... Continue Reading Book by Adams on Teaching…
Spice Engineers Album Featuring Legendary Jazz Guitarist Royce Campbell, Tops Jazz Radio Chart
Director of Collaborative Audio Arts and Associate Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., announces the success of “Originals,” the latest album he engineered by ... Continue Reading Spice Engineers Album Featuring Legendary…
Crockett Nominated for Three Wammie Music Awards
Adjunct Associate Professor of CCM Voice Alison Crockett, M.M., was nominated for three of Washington, D.C.’s Wammie Music Awards, including Best Jazz Album for “From Echoes of an Era Redux: My ... Continue Reading Crockett Nominated for Three Wammie…
Romano ’91 Teaches, Presents and Performs Throughout Region
Adjunct Associate Professor of Musicianship Charlene Romano ’91, M.M., continues to maintain flute teaching studios in Winchester and in Richmond, Virginia. She presented numerous flute workshops at ... Continue Reading Romano ’91 Teaches, Presents and…
Kelly II ’18 Receives Mayor’s Excellence Award
The Drum Orpheum Rehearsal Hall, a venue established by Instructional Assistant and Dance Accompanist (Percussion) Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies), was awarded the ... Continue Reading Kelly II ’18 Receives Mayor’s…
Finn Releases New Single, ‘Shimmer and Glow’
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Songwriting Juli Finn, B.M., released “Shimmer and Glow,” a new single and video, in December. https://youtu.be/bJbhg6xx8oA?si=ZrCFSmrQr4yvf_YQ ... Continue Reading Finn Releases New Single, ‘Shimmer…
Niess Performs in Virginia, Washington, D.C., North Carolina This Season
Director of Jazz & Commercial Music and Associate Professor of Trombone Matthew Niess, D.M.A., created, produced and launched the Winchester Jazz Collective on Dec. 15, at the Barns of Rose Hill ... Continue Reading Niess Performs in Virginia, Washington,…
Meadows and Shoemark Awarded Prestigious 2023 AMTA Arthur Flagler Fultz Award
Director of Music Therapy Studies, Coordinator of Graduate Music Therapy and Associate Professor of Music Therapy Anthony Meadows, Ph.D., and Temple University’s Professor of Music Therapy Helen ... Continue Reading Meadows and Shoemark Awarded Prestigious…
Book on Academic Leadership by Stepniak Published by Atmosphere Press
The book, “Don'ts for Deans and Academic Leaders: A Higher Education Guidebook,” written by Executive Dean for Creativity & the Arts and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., was published ... Continue Reading Book on Academic Leadership by…
Dennis Promoted to Box Office Manager
Kaitlynne Dennis was recently promoted to the role of box office manager at Shenandoah Conservatory, where she has served as the assistant box office manager since February 2020. In 2022, Dennis ... Continue Reading Dennis Promoted to Box Office…
Short Presents Research at AMS-SMT’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Denver
Associate Professor of Music Theory and Embedded Music Theory Tutor Coordinator Rachel Short, Ph.D., presented her research at the 2023 American Musicological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting in Denver, ... Continue Reading Short Presents Research at AMS-SMT’s…
Davin Performs at DACOR Bacon House
Director of Guitar Studio and Associate Professor of Guitar Colin Davin, M.M., presented a solo performance for the DACOR Bacon House, an historic home near the White House, for the organization’s ... Continue Reading Davin Performs at DACOR Bacon…
Crump Joins SCAA Staff as Administrative Assistant
Alyssa Crump was recently hired to serve as the administrative assistant at Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA). Crump began her career with SCAA first as a student in 2001, and eventually ... Continue Reading Crump Joins SCAA Staff as…
Challan’s ‘Sextuor,’ Edited by Romine, Published by TrevCo Music
A work written by mid-20th century French composer Henri Challan (1910–1977) and edited by Associate Professor of Bassoon Ryan Romine, D.M.A., was recently published by TrevCo Music Publishing. The ... Continue Reading Challan’s ‘Sextuor,’ Edited by Romine,…
Stage Makeup Students Participate in Glam Squad Lab Unit Challenge
Stage makeup students recently completed a lab unit called Glam Squad where they had the choice of drag, runway or glam rock makeup. Students researched their chosen topic and executed their makeup ... Continue Reading Stage Makeup Students Participate in…
Cortazzo Authors and Publishes First Children’s Book
Adjunct Associate Professor of Bass Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba Jeff Cortazzo, D.M.A., recently authored and published his first children's book, “The Five Birds and the Cat Queen.” It comes complete ... Continue Reading Cortazzo Authors and Publishes First…
O’Conor Adjudicates, Performs and Teaches in Shenzhen, China
Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., was invited to be on the jury of the Shenzhen International Piano Competition, one of the ... Continue Reading O’Conor Adjudicates, Performs and Teaches…
Jenkins Hosts Stage Management Masterclass for TDP Students
Students from the theatre design and production program (stage management emphasis) participated in a virtual masterclass on Monday, Nov. 27, with Tony Award-winning stage manager Beverly Jenkins. ... Continue Reading Jenkins Hosts Stage Management Masterclass…
New Music Education Endowed Fund Supports Student Teaching Expenses
Professor Emeritus of Music Education David Zerull, Ph.D., established the Dr. David S. Zerull Endowed Fund for Music Education Student Teachers at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University on ... Continue Reading New Music Education Endowed Fund…