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…
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Announces Its 33rd Season
For its 2016 season, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) will present four Broadway musicals on the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre stage — “My Fair Lady,” “Sweeney Todd,” “The Pirates of Penzance,” and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Announces…
Alexander Bernstein Awarded 3rd Prize at Verona International Piano Competition
Shenandoah Conservatory graduate student Alexander Bernstein was awarded third prize in the final round of the Verona International Piano Competition on Oct. 10, 2015. He competed against 45 other ... Continue Reading Alexander Bernstein Awarded 3rd Prize…
Conservatory Graduate Student to Make Conducting Debut at Carnegie Hall
Joseph Choi, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts in orchestral conducting, has been invited to the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City for his conducting debut on Sunday, Oct. ... Continue Reading Conservatory Graduate Student to Make…
Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates All-Steinway School Designation
A life-sized Steinway Model “B” piano cake created by Buddy Valastro of Carlo’s Bake Shop topped off Shenandoah University’s Sept. 25 celebration of the completion of its All-Steinway School ... Continue Reading Have Your Cake and Eat…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces First Ever Jazz Soloist Competition for High School Students
Shenandoah Conservatory is pleased to announce its first ever Jazz Soloist Competition! High school students from across the nation are invited to submit video recordings to compete for scholarships, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces First Ever…