Conservatory Faculty News

Stepniak Appointed President-Elect of College Music Society Board of Directors

Shenandoah Conservatory Dean and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., was elected president-elect by the 2021 College Music Society’s board of directors. He will serve…

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Schwarz and Bournaki Open Concert Seasons with Special Performances

On Sept. 25, and Sept. 26, Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., opened the Bozeman Symphony’s 2021/22 concert season with a performance of Samuel…

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Edwards ’15 Featured in VocalPedagogy.com Interview

Associate Professor of Voice, Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice and Artistic Director of CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute Matt Edwards ’15, D.M.A, was featured in an…

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Dunlap ’20 Appointed Production Manager of Music Facilities

Kaela Dunlap ’20 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology (MRPT)) will serve as the production manager of music facilities at Shenandoah Conservatory…

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Tierno Featured in Docu-concert Performance of Josquin’s ‘Missa Pange lingua’

Auxiliary Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music History Alanna Ropchock Tierno, Ph.D., was featured in a docu-concert performance of Josquin’s “Missa Pange lingua.” The video was…

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Friday Faculty Spotlight: Fotina Naumenko

Meet Dr. Naumenko, an assistant professor of voice with a busy performance career and deep devotion to her students

Welcome to the Friday Faculty Spotlight, this week featuring Assistant Professor of Voice Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., a soprano who balances teaching and an active performance…

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Meyer Leads Interdisciplinary Team to Publish Reentry Following COVID-19 Article

On Aug. 9, Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., led an…

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New Visiting Artists in Piano and Acting Join Shenandoah Conservatory’s Renowned Full-Time Faculty

Shenandoah Conservatory is excited to welcome two new visiting artists to its roster of faculty artists and educators. “I’m delighted to announce the hiring of…

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Class of 2021 Dance Majors Present ‘Persist / Persevere’ and ‘Meraki’

The Shenandoah Conservatory senior dance class of 2021 produced “Persist / Persevere” as its final stage performance before graduating. Faculty cheered on as the only…

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Oltman and Voice Students Participate in Simpson College/CORO Summer Program

Founded in 2018 by Associate Professor of Voice and Director of Choral Activities Matt Oltman, D.M.A., CORO Artistic Director Dr. Phil Moody and former Director…

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