Conservatory Faculty News

Matt Edwards – October and November 2018 News

In October, Director of Musical Theatre, Associate Professor of Voice, Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice and Artistic Director of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute Matt…

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O’Conor’s Beethoven Bootcamp Enthusiastically Received in Beijing, China

In October, Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of the Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., was invited to present his Beethoven Bootcamp course on…

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Matt Niess: October and November 2018 News

In October Adjunct Associate Professor of Classical and Jazz Trombone Matt Niess, D.M.A., performed at The National Presbyterian Church with a 12-piece brass ensemble and…

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McManus Presents at American Musicology Society’s Pre-Conference

Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History and Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., presented the research paper, “Glory in Mad Love: Sonic Transgression…

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Trumpet Studio Hosts L.A.-based Jon Lewis for Virtual Brass Masterclass

Under the direction of Adjunct Associate Professor of Trumpet Chuck Seipp, D.M.A., the Shenandoah Conservatory trumpet studio hosted Los Angeles recording artist, principal trumpet of…

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Lecture Recital Featuring Brahms’ Piano Quartet in C Minor, op. 60

Coordinator of Music Literature, Associate Professor of Music History and Literature and Brahms scholar Laurie McManus, Ph.D., presents a free lecture recital featuring the Piano…

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MPRT Students Visit NYC for Audio Engineering Society Convention

Twenty-seven Music Production & Recording Technology (MPRT) students and three Shenandoah Conservatory faculty members recently visited New York City to attend the 145th Audio Engineering…

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Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates World-renowned Composer Joseph Schwantner at 2018 Pulitzer Prize Composer Festival

Shenandoah Conservatory welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Joseph Schwantner with a retrospective of his works during this year’s Pulitzer Prize Composer Festival on Friday, Nov. 2,…

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Trumpet Studio Participates in Mock Wedding Performance

Under the direction of Adjunct Associate Professor of Trumpet Chuck Seipp, D.M.A., the Shenandoah Conservatory trumpet studio participated in the second-ever Trumpet Mock Wedding performance…

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Oltman Leads Workshop with Men’s Choir at Charleston County School of the Arts

On Friday, Oct. 12, Conservatory Choir Director and Choral Artist Matt Oltman, D.M.A., led a daylong workshop with the Advanced Men’s Choir at the Charleston…

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