by Jenny Ravitz '11, Jonathan Strauss Casting"No." I say it a million times a day. “No, it won’t be going her way,” or “No, we need someone taller for this role.” When I entered the world of casting, ... Continue Reading Cabaret Keeps Ira Harris’ Dream…
Shenandoah Conservatory Launches Swarm Music Group
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the launch of Swarm Music Group, the university’s first record label. Managed by students under the supervision of Distinguished Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Launches Swarm Music…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2016 Alumni Award Recipients
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the recipients of the 2016 Shenandoah Conservatory Alumni Awards. This year, nine alumni from an array of performing arts disciplines have been chosen by conservatory ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2016 Alumni…
2016 Student Soloists Competition Winners
Shenandoah Conservatory is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 Student Soloists Competition on behalf of the 2016 Student Soloists Competition (SSC) committee!Pictured left to right: William ... Continue Reading 2016 Student Soloists Competition Winners
Harold ‘Hal’ Herman: April 1, 1932 – January 13, 2016
Shenandoah Conservatory Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Harold “Hal” Herman, B.A., passed away on ... Continue Reading Harold ‘Hal’ Herman: April 1,…
Professor’s European Bass Tour Included Stop in Paris Shortly After Attacks
When Coordinator of Strings and Professor of Bass Donovan Stokes, D.M., heard France’s borders were closed as a result of the November 2015 Paris attacks, he wondered if he’d be able to fulfill his ... Continue Reading Professor’s European Bass Tour Included…
Lederer Named VASTA’S 2015 Outstanding String Teacher
Director of Chamber Music and Professor of Viola and Chamber Music Doris Lederer is the 2015 recipient of the Outstanding String Teacher Award given by the Virginia String Teachers Association ... Continue Reading Lederer Named VASTA’S 2015 Outstanding…
Shenandoah University Announces Vivian Christy Sansoni Award
The family of Vivian Christy Sansoni is honored to pay tribute to her by creating a Shenandoah University scholarship in her memory. Vivian, a longtime student at the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Announces Vivian Christy…