Shenandoah Conservatory Coordinator of Recruitment for Musical Theatre, Charles B. Levitin Chair in Musical Theatre, Director of Musical Theatre Program and Assistant Professor of Theatre Kevin ... Continue Reading Covert and Musical Theatre Program…
Hale ’21 Awarded $5,000 Strong Scholarship
Jenny Hale ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) was awarded a $5,000 scholarship award from the Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF) to defray costs during student teaching in the spring ... Continue Reading Hale ’21 Awarded $5,000 Strong…
Jenkins Hosts Stage Management Masterclasses for TDP Students and Alumni
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre Production Beverly Jenkins, B.F.A., hosted two stage management masterclasses for theatre design and production students and alumni on Saturday, Nov. 14, and ... Continue Reading Jenkins Hosts Stage Management Masterclasses…
Lighting Designer Perkins Guest Lectures in Design and Production Forum
Kathy A. Perkins, M.F.A., a very well known and regarded lighting designer and scholar, taught a class for the theatre design and production program’s Design and Production Forum on Wednesday, Dec. ... Continue Reading Lighting Designer Perkins Guest Lectures…
Kraemer ’21 Featured in 257th Army Band ‘Carol of the Bells’ Video
Drummer Nick Kraemer ’21 (Master of Music in Performance) was featured in a virtual performance of “Carol of the Bells” with the Silver Line Sax ensemble produced by the 257th Army ... Continue Reading Kraemer ’21 Featured in 257th…
Carlsen Meets with Acting for the Camera Students
Guest artist Michael Carlsen (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “30 Rock,” Tom Stoppard's “The Coast of Utopia,” Lincoln Center) spoke with the Acting for the Camera class in November. Carlsen’s visit was ... Continue Reading Carlsen Meets with Acting for…
Clarinet Students Eady ’22 and Mattson ’24 Place in MTNA Virginia State Level Competition
Clarinet students Peter Mattson ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Erin Eady ’22 (Master of Music in Performance) have won the Virginia state level of the MTNA (Music Teachers National ... Continue Reading Clarinet Students Eady ’22 and…
‘Causal Effect’: The Road to Live Virtual Performances Reflections on crafting a virtual live dance concert in the age of COVID-19
by Tiffanie Carson, choreographer, “Causal Effect” “Causal Effect: A Virtual Revival” was livestreamed on Shenandoah University’s YouTube channel at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, ... Continue Reading ‘Causal Effect’: The Road to…
Violist Choi ’22, with Seoul Quartet, Wins 2020 Manhattan Competition
Violist Shi-Young Choi ’22 (Master of Music in Performance) — along with her ensemble colleagues of Seoul Quartet, which includes two of her sisters — won the 2020 Manhattan Competition. Winners will ... Continue Reading Violist Choi ’22, with Seoul…
Genelec Representative Presents Lecture on Studio Monitoring for MPRT Students
Director of Education for Genelec (audio monitor systems) David Maclaughlin presented a lecture on studio monitoring to music production & recording technology students on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The ... Continue Reading Genelec Representative Presents Lecture on…
Dillworth Shares Insights on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Within the Choral Field
The Vocal/Choral Division hosted noted scholar, conductor, composer and current Vice Dean of the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University Dr. Rollo Dillworth for a presentation and ... Continue Reading Dillworth Shares Insights on Diversity,…
Sigma Rho Delta Dancers Perform at Glen Burnie Gardens
Members of Shenandoah University's chapter of the dance fraternity Sigma Rho Delta performed in the Glen Burnie Gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley on Saturday, Oct. 24. Dancers presented ... Continue Reading Sigma Rho Delta Dancers Perform…
The Classroom Experience During COVID-19 Change, Adaptation A Part of The Curriculum
When Shenandoah University went all-online in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dance major Erisa Sloan ’21 attended class through Zoom and used her bedroom dresser to assist in her moves. Now ... Continue Reading The Classroom Experience During COVID-19…
Smith Explores Cultural Appropriation in Theatre Design with TDP Students
Valerie St.Pierre Smith will teach a virtual masterclass on cultural appropriation in theatre design for theatre design & production (TDP) students on Friday, Nov. 13. Boozhoo. Valerie St. Pierre ... Continue Reading Smith Explores Cultural Appropriation in…
Spice Explores History of Electronic Music with Western Music History Students
Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., presented a lecture presentation on the history of electronic music to students in the Core Western Music History ... Continue Reading Spice Explores History of Electronic…
Broadway Stage Managers Jenkins and McGee Share Insights in Theatre Forum Class
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre Production Beverly Jenkins, B.F.A., and Kenneth McGee — both renowned Broadway stage managers — participated in the Theatre Design and Production Forum class on ... Continue Reading Broadway Stage Managers Jenkins and…
SU and IN Series Collaborate on Unprecedented Digital Opera Season
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.-based opera company IN Series announce a season-long partnership to collaboratively create three digital ... Continue Reading SU and IN Series Collaborate…
Theatre Division Begins Filming Digital Project of ‘Heathers: The Musical’
The Theatre Division's digital project of “Heathers: The Musical” began filming on location earlier this month. On Saturday, Oct. 3, the cast and crew were on location for 11 hours, filming a large, ... Continue Reading Theatre Division Begins Filming Digital…
Meadows Appointed to Advise Governor on Creation of Virginia State Music Therapy License
Director of Music Therapy Studies, Coordinator of Graduate Music Therapy and Associate Professor of Music Therapy Anthony Meadows, Ph.D., MT-BC, was appointed to the Advisory Board on Music Therapy to ... Continue Reading Meadows Appointed to Advise Governor…
Music Therapy Students Enjoy Fall Weather During Clinical Voice Class
Sophomore music therapy students recently enjoyed the beautiful fall weather during a clinical voice class with Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Musicianship Fredrica Dooley-Brown ’11, ... Continue Reading Music Therapy Students Enjoy Fall…
Jacobson ’23 and Smith ’20 Featured in Music Therapy YouTube Series for Children
Jonathan Jacobson ’23 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) and Stephen Smith ’20 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) are featured in “The Land of Music,” a YouTube series created by A Place to Be to help young ... Continue Reading Jacobson ’23 and Smith ’20…
O’Neill ’92 Attends Audio Education Conferences and Furthers Training During Summer Months
Director and Associate Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Golder O’Neill ’92, M.M.E., participated in the 2020 Global Avid Learning Partner Summit during the summer. The event ... Continue Reading O’Neill ’92 Attends Audio Education…
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…
Elhamalawy ’21 and Marshall ’24 Cast in Broadway Benefit Concert
Drew Elhamalawy ’21 (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 ’21 and Marshall ’24…
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 ’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…
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…