Shenandoah University students always begin their Shenandoah experience with a Going Global First-Year Seminar (FYS) course, and even in 2020, a year in which everything seems different, FYS remains. ... Continue Reading The Transformation Begins With FYS…
Athletic Training Evaluates Esports Gamers in Wellness Screenings Screenings are a first for SU esports athletes
Shenandoah University senior Rachel Lee ’21 games every day. As a member of the university’s varsity esports team, Lee gets lower back pain if she slouches and hand pain if she does not hold her hand ... Continue Reading Athletic Training Evaluates Esports Gamers…
Oshiro ’13, ’21 and Powell Challenge Music Therapy Students in Race and #RealTalk Program
Led by Halo Quartet members Shana Oshiro ’13, ’21 (Professional Studies Program for Music Therapy Certification Eligibility, Master of Music Therapy), MT-BC, and Niambi Powell LCSW-C, 75 students in ... Continue Reading Oshiro ’13, ’21 and Powell…
Casting Director Victor Vazquez Leads Auditioning & Social Justice Workshop
Shenandoah Conservatory’s acting program sponsored a two-hour forum for acting majors with special guest casting director Victor Vazquez, CSA, of X Casting in New York on Friday, Sept. 4. Vazquez and ... Continue Reading Casting Director Victor Vazquez Leads…
Hanley, Author of Syntorial App, Meets with MPRT Students
Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., invited Joe Hanley to be a guest speaker for his MIDI and Electronic Music Synthesis class on Sept. 10. Audible ... Continue Reading Hanley, Author of Syntorial App,…
Carson’s Lighting Director Work in ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ Airs Again on WETA World for Pride Month
The work of Assistant Professor of Theatre - Lighting Design Andrew Carson, M.F.A.,on the Grammy Award-winning choral group Conspirare’s production of “Considering Matthew Shepard” on PBS, had another ... Continue Reading Carson’s Lighting Director Work in…
Edelman Writes Chapter for ‘Grassroots Leadership and the Arts for Social Change’ Primer
Professor and Director of Performing Arts Leadership & Management David Edelman, M.F.A., wrote “The Form and Pressure of the Time: Artistry and Activism in the 1980s,” a chapter in the forthcoming ... Continue Reading Edelman Writes Chapter for ‘Grassroots…
Shenandoah University’s Slasher Film Is Heading To The Big Screen Article in Northern Virginia Magazine
As we inch closer to October, the excitement for pumpkin patches, haunted houses and Halloween grows. If you celebrate the season with horror flicks, make sure to catch the opening of Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University’s Slasher Film Is…
Yesenia Nunez ’22 awarded The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Scholarship Scholarship recipients are Hispanic nursing students who are role models for aspiring nursing students
MSN-FNP student Yesenia Nunez ’22 was awarded The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Scholarship on July 17, 2020. This is a 3-year award for $5,000 each year that is funded by the United ... Continue Reading Yesenia Nunez ’22 awarded The…
Elhamalawy ’20 and Marshall ’24 Cast in Broadway Benefit Concert
Drew Elhamalawy ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Kelsey Marshall ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) have been cast in "Sticks and Stones," an upcoming Broadway Benefit ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’20 and Marshall ’24…
Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 Is On The Case Shenandoah University Alumna Uses Her Public Health Education To Combat The Spread Of COVID-19
Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 decided to attempt to re-enter the workforce this summer after spending two years at home with her young son. Thanks in part to Shenandoah University, she possessed the ... Continue Reading Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 Is…
Shenandoah’s Slasher Flick Headed for Big Screen & DVD ‘GetAWAY’ Stars All-SU cast, crew
“GetAWAY,” the low-budget horror flick co-produced by The Film Studio at Shenandoah, will get a big-screen debut at The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester, Virginia, this month and a DVD/Blu-Ray ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Slasher Flick Headed for…
In The Long (& Short) Run Additional Year of Eligibility Offers Student-Athletes Opportunities for Championships and Advanced Study
For Shenandoah University track and field student-athletes Emily Miller ’20, ’22, and Elijah Morton ’20, ’21, staying at the university for an extra year to use their extended NCAA eligibility for ... Continue Reading In The Long (& Short)…
Musical Theatre Program Invited to Participate in Virtual College Prep Weekend
Shenandoah Conservatory’s musical theatre program is one of seven programs invited by The Broadway Artists Intensive (TBAI) to participate in a virtual college prep weekend on Saturday, Sept. 5 and ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Program Invited to…
Grant Aims To Create Diversity In Faith Leadership Outreach Kicks Off With Yearlong Effort
Shenandoah University will bolster the student diversity of its Faith Seeking Justice (FSJ) Christian Leadership certificate program with the help of a $5,000 grant from the United Methodist Church ... Continue Reading Grant Aims To Create Diversity…
Grant ’21 Performs in ‘La Cage aux Folles’ and ‘Cabaret’ at Clear Space Theatre
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is currently performing at Clear Space Theatre in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He is performing the role of Jean-Michel in “La Cage aux Folles” ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Performs in ‘La…
Reed ’23 Participates in Theatre Aspen’s Summer Cabaret Series
Zoe Reed ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is participating in Theatre Aspen’s (Aspen, Colorado) Summer Cabaret Series. She was handpicked by Broadway director and choreographer Abbey ... Continue Reading Reed ’23 Participates in Theatre…
Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded $21,650 in Grant Support for Guest Artist Engagement
Shenandoah Conservatory has been awarded three grants to support Performing Arts Live and Shenandoah New Music, two of the conservatory’s premier guest artist series. The grants, totaling $21,650, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded $21,650 in…
‘A Cupid For Christmas’ is University’s Second Feature Holiday Film Shenandoah Produces Movie Magic With Capital Arts Entertainment
Filming has started on “A Cupid For Christmas,” a romantic holiday comedy that will be co-produced by Shenandoah University and the Los Angeles-based Capital Arts Entertainment. The movie features 20 ... Continue Reading ‘A Cupid For Christmas’ is…
SU Student Honored for Esports Leadership Chris Kumke Earns Award from National Association of Collegiate Esports
Shenandoah University senior Chris Kumke has earned recognition as the Male Student Leader of the Year for the inaugural National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) National Awards. The NACE ... Continue Reading SU Student Honored for Esports…
ShenCo Rising: COVID-19 Reopening Plan Shenandoah Conservatory's COVID-19 Reopening Plan
In addition to following Virginia and CDC guidelines, Shenandoah Conservatory continues to carefully review the most recent research and findings from industry-specific associations, in order to plan ... Continue Reading ShenCo Rising: COVID-19 Reopening Plan…
Landless ’04, ’13 and Leonard Participate in First Online World Congress of Music Therapy
Coordinator of Undergraduate Music Therapy and Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Hakeem Leonard, Ph.D., MT-BC, and Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Bronwen Landless ’04, ’13, M.M.T., MT-BC, ... Continue Reading Landless ’04, ’13 and Leonard…
Equity in Music Therapy Article by Leonard Published in Music Therapy Perspectives
“A Problematic Conflation of Justice and Equality: The Case for Equity in Music Therapy,” an article by Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Hakeem Leonard, Ph.D., MT-BC, was accepted for publication ... Continue Reading Equity in Music Therapy Article…
Shenandoah University Premieres Virtual Performance of ‘We Will Rise’ Virtual Choir Showcases the Talents of 75+ Participants from Around the World
Shenandoah University has premiered “We Will Rise,” a virtual performance crafted to interpret the internationally acclaimed song “We Will Rise” composed by Stefan Youngblood ’85 (Bachelor of Music in ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Premieres Virtual Performance…
Meyer Co-authors Article on Safe Singing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., co-authored “Safer Singing During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: What We ... Continue Reading Meyer Co-authors Article on Safe…
Wilkins ’78 Promoted to Artistic Advisor for Education and Community Engagement at the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wilkins ’78 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) was promoted to serve as the artistic adviser for education and community engagement, a new position at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Visit ... Continue Reading Wilkins ’78 Promoted to Artistic…
College of Arts & Sciences News: Spring/Early Summer 2020 Faculty member wins book honor, while other faculty and students see work accepted for publication and a faculty member receives a New York Times mention
Assistant Professor of English Christin Marie Taylor, Ph.D., received the Eudora Welty Prize for the best book of the year by University of Mississippi Press for her book, “Labor Pains: New Deal ... Continue Reading College of Arts & Sciences…
Kraemer ’21 Performs All Four Parts of ‘Transmigration’ for Personal Musicianship Project
Nicholas Kraemer ’21 (Master of Music in Performance) performed all four parts of “Transmigration" for marimba quartet by Phil Richardson for his Personal Musicianship Project. Kraemer studies with ... Continue Reading Kraemer ’21 Performs All Four…
Spice Presents ‘What is Interactive Music?’ at Detroit Ableton User Group
Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., presented “What is Interactive Music?” to Detroit Ableton User Group on May 28. In this virtual meetup, Spice ... Continue Reading Spice Presents ‘What is Interactive…
Clarinet Alumni Virtually Perform ‘Sleep’ by Eric Whitacre
Nine Shenandoah Conservatory clarinet alumni from the studio of Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, M.M., joined together to create this virtual performance of ‘Sleep’ by Eric Whitacre. Performers ... Continue Reading Clarinet Alumni Virtually Perform ‘Sleep’…
Theatre Students and Faculty Featured in Shenandoah’s Next Movie ‘GetAWAY’
Several Shenandoah Conservatory acting and musical theatre students (now alumni) and faculty are featured in Shenandoah University’s next movie, “GetAWAY.” A number of students also helped run sound ... Continue Reading Theatre Students and Faculty Featured…
Greene Releases New Album ‘Gravity’
Chase Greene ’22 (Bachelor of Arts in Recording & Audio Arts) — also known as Insãne Shinobi — released a rap new album, “Gravity,” during spring break. This debut EP is a tragic love story of a ... Continue Reading Greene Releases New Album ‘Gravity’
‘GetAWAY’ Screened at Prominent Virtual Festival Horror film crafted by Shenandoah University students selected for film festival
A horror film crafted in large part by Shenandoah University students through The Film Studio at Shenandoah was selected for Oklahoma’s largest film festival. The feature, “GetAWAY,” was screened at ... Continue Reading ‘GetAWAY’ Screened at Prominent Virtual…
Oge Mora, Eric Rohmann, & Candace Fleming Surprise Education Students award-winning authors and illustrators discuss their books with Shenandoah students
Zoom Visit from Eric Rohmann & Candace Fleming Shenandoah University's School of Education class RDG 523 (Foundations of Literacy) – taught by Chair of the Department of Education Studies, ... Continue Reading Oge Mora, Eric Rohmann, &…
Crowgey ’21 & Toomer ’21 Awarded Lorraine A. Pedersen Memorial Scholarship for Orchestra Ensemble Performance
Violinists Brenna Crowgey ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Jonathan Toomer ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) have been named the 2020 recipients of the Lorraine A. Pedersen Memorial ... Continue Reading Crowgey ’21 & Toomer ’21…
Young ’23 Featured in Jimmy Awards Alumni Video
Riley Thad Young ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was featured in a video celebrating the class of 2020 by the 2018 Jimmy Awards alumni. The video is a cover of “A Million Dreams” from ... Continue Reading Young ’23 Featured in Jimmy…