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Shelbi Wilkin Appointed Assistant Professor of Costume Design

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Shelbi Wilkin, M.F.A., as assistant professor of costume design beginning this August. She succeeds Costume Designer and Professor of…

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New Works Incubator Initiative Presents Staged Reading of ‘Boundless: A New Musical’

Shenandoah Conservatory’s New Works Incubator initiative will present a staged reading of “Boundless: A New Musical” at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April…

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Senior Dance Students Gain Professional Experience in NYC, Los Angeles and Las Vegas

The senior dance class of 2025 had incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas over winter break. Eleven senior dancers…

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Shenandoah Conservatory Announces Winners of the 2025/26 Student Soloists Competition

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the winners of the 2025/26 Student Soloists Competition (SSC) on behalf of the SSC committee. Competition Winners Christopher Gilley, cello (Category I)…

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Jennifer Steele Named Dean Of Shenandoah Conservatory

Steele to join Shenandoah University on July 1

Shenandoah University is pleased to announce that Jennifer Smolos Steele, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of Shenandoah Conservatory. Dr. Steele has held various…

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New Interdisciplinary Graduate Music Therapy Program Launches This Fall

In partnership with Shenandoah University’s Division of Counselor Education, the Shenandoah Conservatory music therapy program has launched a new graduate degree, the Master of Arts…

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Conservatory Faculty & Alumni Attend 67th Annual Grammy Awards

Several Shenandoah Conservatory faculty members attended the 67th annual Grammy Awards earlier this month as nominees and participants on several nominated projects. “It was really…

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Shenandoah Dance Students Work With Rising Stars

Some of the Dance World’s Brightest Lights Bring Their New & Restaged Choreography to Shenandoah for Dance Ensemble Concert

Several of the nation’s most exciting choreographers came to Shenandoah’s main campus to work directly with Shenandoah Conservatory’s Dance Ensemble to craft the performances in…

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