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Jarvis ’20 Awarded 2017 William Averitt Prize for Excellence in Composition

Award-winning Solo Piano Composition "Coax" to be Performed by Assistant Professor of Piano Ieva Jokubaviciute at EDGE Ensemble Concert

Grayson Jarvis ’20 was awarded the 2017 William Averitt Prize for Excellence in Composition for his piece, “Coax.” His composition for solo piano will be…

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Alumna’s Play Kicks Off New York Festival

“Singularity” by Alex Flanigan ’16, in running for chance to be published by Samuel French

The first moments of the Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival in New York City will have a Shenandoah University presence, via “Singularity,” a…

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Laurie M. Taylor Appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Dance

New York-based Professional Dancer and Choreographer Joins Dance Division Faculty

Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Laurie M. Taylor, B.S., as visiting assistant professor of modern dance beginning August 2017. “I’m thrilled that Ms. Taylor will be…

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Conservatory Performs 2017/18 Season Announcement

An extraordinary lineup of music, theatre and dance

Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University announces its Conservatory Performs 2017/18 season. Conservatory Performs is the conservatory’s premier performance series featuring Shenandoah’s own award-winning faculty and…

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Harris Ipock Appointed Visiting Choral Artist and Conservatory Choir Director

Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Harris Ipock, M.M., as a visiting choral artist and Conservatory Choir director beginning August 2017. “I’m delighted that Harris will be…

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Shenandoah University to Host Ninth Annual National Jazz Workshop

Week-long Event Features Concerts Free And Open To Public

Shenandoah University will host its ninth annual National Jazz Workshop (NJW) from Sunday, July 9, through Friday, July 14. The six-day intensive program features nearly…

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Mark G. Meadows Appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz

Meadows will Serve as the Fall Sabbatical Replacement for Dr. Bob Larson

Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Mark G. Meadows, G.P.D., as adjunct assistant professor of jazz beginning August 2017. Meadows will serve as the sabbatical replacement for…

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Dean’s Circle Celebrates a Wonderful First Year

24 members. $47,376 raised. 1 extraordinary legacy for academic excellence in the arts.

In its first year, the Dean’s Circle at Shenandoah is making an exceptional impact, with 24 members raising $47,376 for academic excellence in the arts.…

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Marisol Norris Appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Therapy

Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Marisol Norris, M.A., MT-BC, as a visiting assistant professor of music therapy beginning August 2017. Norris will teach undergraduate and graduate…

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Hwang ’19 Wins First Prize at 32nd Annual International Young Artist Piano Competition

Young Professional Division

Pianist Bo-Kyung Hwang ’19 was awarded first prize in the Young Professional division at the 32nd Annual International Young Artist Piano Competition in Washington, D.C.,…

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