Conservatory Faculty News

Weekly ’84 Participates in Residency and Clinic on Musical Theatre Singing Styles

Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Voice and Co-Founder of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute Edrie Means Weekly ’84, M.M., was invited to serve in residence…

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Busy Fall/Early Winter Performance Season for Niess

On Nov. 4, Adjunct Associate Professor of Classical and Jazz Trombone Matthew Niess, D.M.A., performed with The White House Band as part of Trumpet Day…

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden Appointed Assistant Professor of Trumpet

Gold medal Global Music Award winner joins Shenandoah Conservatory

Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed classical trumpeter and gold medal Global Music Award winner Mary Elizabeth Bowden, M.M., as assistant professor of trumpet beginning August 2019.…

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‘A Mother’s Will’ Wins Award At Film Festival In Toronto

Short Co-Produced By Shenandoah Faculty Serving As Platform For Feature-Length Documentary

The short documentary, “A Mother’s Will,” which was co-produced by two Shenandoah faculty members, was just selected as Best North American Documentary Short at the Alternative…

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Oltman Conducts 120 Singers at Texas Region 12 All-Region Choir Event

On Nov. 10, Associate Professor of Voice, Conservatory Choir Director and Choral Artist Matt Oltman, D.M.A., conducted 120 singers of the Texas Region 12 All-Region…

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Pardo Receives Zodiaque Dance Company Distinguished Alumni Award from University at Buffalo

Assistant Professor of Modern Dance Matt Pardo, M.F.A., recently received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the dance department at University at Buffalo (UB). At UB,…

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Edelman Elected to STP&A Board of Directors

Director and Associate Professor of Performing Arts Leadership and Management David Edelman, M.F.A., was elected to the board of directors of Social Theory, Politics and…

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Shores ’99 Nominated for 4th Grammy Award

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan Shores ’99, B.M., received his 4th Grammy Award nomination for his work on the album…

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Composer Residency with Newman Culminates in Premiere of New Work, “NOVEL ROMANCE”

On Dec. 5, and Dec. 6, Director of Composition and Coordinator of New Music Jonathan Newman, M.M., participated in a guest composer residency at the…

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Meadows Receives National Award for Service to AMTA

Director of Music Therapy, Coordinator of Graduate Music Therapy and Associate Professor of Music Therapy Tony Meadows, Ph.D., received a national award from the American…

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