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Tim Robblee conducts Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble Invited to Perform at Prestigious CBNDA Conference in February 2027

The Shenandoah Conservatory Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the 2027 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) National Conference being held Wednesday, Feb.…

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Paul Anka

Shenandoah University Presents ‘Paul Anka: A Man and His Music’ on Aug. 15

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 12

Shenandoah University presents legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka in “Paul Anka: A Man and His Music” on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre.…

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Shenandoah Guitar Festival, photo of woman playing classical guitar

Shenandoah Guitar Festival Receives Augustine Foundation Grant

Funds Help Conservatory Present Event Filled With World-Class Artists, Masterclasses & Workshops

The Shenandoah Guitar Festival, presented by Shenandoah Conservatory, has received grant funding from the Augustine Foundation for the third consecutive year.  The $13,000 grant helps…

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Commercial Rock Ensemble and Studio Big Band Perform Across Spain and Portugal on GEL Trip

Commercial Rock Ensemble and Studio Big Band Perform Across Spain and Portugal on GEL Trip

The Shenandoah Conservatory Commercial Rock Ensemble and Studio Big Band traveled to Spain and Portugal earlier this month as part of a Global Experiential Learning…

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CONTRA-TIEMPO

Shenandoah Conservatory Hosts Los Angeles-based Activist Dance Theater Company CONTRA-TIEMPO for Weeklong Residency

Shenandoah Conservatory is proud to host Los Angeles-based activist dance theater company CONTRA-TIEMPO for a dynamic creative residency this month. Known for their bold, multilingual…

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The 2025 Shenandoah University Marching Band celebrates in the stands.

Class of 2026 Reflects on the Growth and Evolution of the Marching Band

Seniors become the first students to spend all four years in the band

By Natalie Gales ’25 In the 2022 Fall Term, the Shenandoah University Marching Band made its debut performance on Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium.…

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Music Education Program Shines at Annual VMEA Conference

Music Education Program Shines at Annual VMEA Conference

Shenandoah Conservatory’s music education program traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, for the annual Virginia Music Educators Association​ (VMEA) conference held Nov. 20, through Nov. 23. All…

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