Faculty News

In August 2024, the Virginia Academy of PAs awarded Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Michelle Gruver, D.M.Sc., with the Dr. James Cannon Humanitarian of…

Blayne Weaver, director in residence and adjunct professor of film production at Shenandoah University, co-stars in “Fluorescent Beast,” a black comedy directed by Paul Osbourne.…

Instructional Assistant and Dance Accompanist (Percussion) Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) recently joined the National Football League’s Washington Commanders…

Professor Emeritus of Conducting and Clarinet Stephen Johnston, D.M.A., passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, Aug. 16. Shenandoah Conservatory joins the larger…

Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.Mus., served on an audition panel with Opera America on Saturday, Aug. 24, as part of the…

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Musicianship Fredrica Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19, M.M.T., MT-BC, was featured in The Winchester Star article, “Kids with special needs shine…

Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.Mus., directed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Die zauberflöte (The Magic Flute, K. 620)” this summer for Berlin Opera…

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Literature Alanna Ropchock Tierno, Ph.D., presented the paper, “Palestrina Goes to Poland: The Lutheran Reception of Tridentine Catholic Masses,” on…

Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn R. Viña, D.M.A., taught at Interlochen Arts Camp again this summer, working with high school percussion students in percussion ensemble,…

Associate Dean for Curriculum & Assessment and Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., celebrated and explored her professional, academic, and personal passions in a variety…