Conservatory Faculty News

Trumpet Studio Hosts Virtual Brass Masterclass with Anthony Plog

Under the direction of Adjunct Associate Professor of Trumpet Chuck Seipp, D.M.A., the Shenandoah Conservatory trumpet studio hosted composer, brass composer, brass coach and trumpeter…

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Students to Perform Work by Azerbaijani Composer for Kronos Quartet’s Fifty-for-the-Future Project

Director of Chamber Music and Professor of Viola and Chamber Music Doris Lederer, Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music, will work with select undergraduate students to…

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Naumenko Tours with Grammy Award-winning Conspirare in National Tour of Johnson’s ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’

In October, Assistant Professor of Voice Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., will tour with Grammy Award-winning ensemble Conspirare in its 2018/19 national tour of Craig Hella Johnson’s…

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McManus Participates in German Studies Association Seminar in Pennsylvania

Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History and Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., participated in a seminar at the German Studies Association national…

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Covert Joins Other VIPs for Table Read of Nick Jonas’ New Play

Assistant Professor of Theatre Kevin Covert, B.F.A., joined other VIPs for a table read of his friend Nick Jonas’ first dramatic play. Jonas started writing…

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Pilkington Performs as Soloist with Amadeus Orchestra

On Sept. 23, in McLean, Virginia, Adjunct Associate Professor of Horn Geoffrey Pilkington, B.M., performed as a soloist with the Amadeus Orchestra in Mozart’s colorful…

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Romano Teaches in Local Band Programs

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Theory Charlene Romano, M.M., volunteered as a flute and woodwind specialist at the John Handley High School Band Camp in…

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O’Conor Performs and Teaches during Tour in South Korea

Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., recently completed a two-week tour of South Korea where he presented concerts…

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Shenandoah Conservatory Welcomes New Brass Faculty

Jeff Cortazzo, Geoffrey Pilkington, Andrew Hitz, Craig Fraedrich, Matt Niess, Scott Nelson, Chuck Seipp

Shenandoah Conservatory appointed two new brass faculty for the 2018/19 academic year: Adjunct Associate Professor of Trombone Jeff Cortazzo, D.M.A. and Adjunct Associate Professor of…

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Romine Performs in World Premiere of Work by Meijering in Spain

On Aug. 29, Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Associate Professor of Bassoon Ryan Romine, D.M.A., performed in the world premiere of Chiel Meijering’s monumental “The…

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