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…
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…
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…
Students Create Solo Composition/Dance Film Screening to Share Works
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of Dance Ting-Yu Chen ’20, Ed.D., hosted a solo composition and dance film screening with a talkback session on Thursday, May 14, in Zoom to showcase ... Continue Reading Students Create Solo Composition/Dance Film…
Music Therapy Program Releases ‘Keep Your Head Up‘ Video Cover to Cultivate Community
The music therapy program released “Keep Your Head Up,” a community song project designed to help students feel connected to each other and the program as a whole. Experientially, it also sought to ... Continue Reading Music Therapy Program Releases ‘Keep…
Bowling ’11 Featured in Video with A Cappella Group Straight No Chaser
Ian Bowling ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) and members of his a cappella group Soldiers’ Chorus of the United States Army Field Band was featured in a special Quarantine Sessions episode ... Continue Reading Bowling ’11 Featured in Video…
Trombone Collective Releases ‘Olympic Theme’ Music Video
The Shenandoah Conservatory Trombone Collective, under the direction of Director of Brass Studies and Trombone Artist-in-Residence Matthew Niess, D.M.A., released a music video of the Olympic ... Continue Reading Trombone Collective Releases ‘Olympic Theme’…
McGinley ’21 Shares Music Memorizing Tips for Personal Musicianship Project
Saxophonist Sean McGinley ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) created a fun 90s-themed video on memorizing music for his Personal Musicianship Project. He has the ability to memorize a major ... Continue Reading McGinley ’21 Shares Music Memorizing…
Senior Acting Majors Collaborate with Playwrights for Special Capstone Performance
Senior acting majors collaborated with playwrights to produce their senior capstone Playwrights Actor Project which was livestreamed via Facebook on Saturday, May 9. The night of performances featured ... Continue Reading Senior Acting Majors Collaborate with…
MPRT Program Hosts Virtual Masterclass with Geoff Foster from Air Studios
The music production & recording technology (MPRT) program hosted a virtual masterclass with masterful recording engineer Geoff Foster from Air Studios in London on Friday, May 1. Junior and ... Continue Reading MPRT Program Hosts Virtual Masterclass…
Little Big Band Releases ‘Zoltan’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The 10-piece Little Big Band, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its latest virtual rehearsal compilation, ... Continue Reading Little Big Band Releases ‘Zoltan’…
Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘A Minor Matter’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its fourth virtual rehearsal compilation, “A Minor Matter.” ... Continue Reading Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘A Minor…
Hardwick ’21 Shares Orchestral Insights with Local High School Chamber Orchestra
J. Aaron Hardwick ’21 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Conducting) was invited by Steve Vutsinas, award-winning orchestra teacher at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, to work ... Continue Reading Hardwick ’21 Shares Orchestral Insights…
Campbell ’20 Accepted to Study Musical Theatre at RSC
Coleman Campbell ’20 (Bachelor of Arts in Acting) was accepted to study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS). He will pursue a Master of Arts in Musical Theatre beginning fall 2020. ... Continue Reading Campbell ’20 Accepted to Study…
Grant ’21 Wins 2nd Place in American Pop Orchestra’s NextGen Vocal Competition
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was awarded second place (male) after advancing to the final round of American Pops Orchestra's NextGen Vocal Competition. He performed ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Wins 2nd Place…
Musical Theatre Class of 2022 Creates ‘Here Comes the Song’ Music Video
The Shenandoah Conservatory musical theatre class of 2022 created “Here Comes the Song,” a video compilation based on the song “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles. Coordinator of Recruitment, Director ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Class of 2022…
Theatre Design & Production Program Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Alumni
The theatre design & production program (TDP) recently hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with 21 alumni, as well as current TDP faculty and students. Fifty people participated in the two-hour ... Continue Reading Theatre Design & Production Program…
Shenandoah Conservatory and DanceWorks Chicago Create Collaborative Virtual Performance That Speaks To Our Times
Shenandoah Conservatory’s Dance Division has teamed up with internationally renowned Chicago-based repertory company DanceWorks Chicago to create and present a virtual performance featuring selections ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory and DanceWorks Chicago…
Freeman ’21 Creates Fun Music Video to ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’
Kati Freeman ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) created a music video featuring one of her combos learned in a class taught by Auxiliary Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dance Michael Lomeka, M.F.A. ... Continue Reading Freeman ’21 Creates Fun Music…
Grant ’21 and Morchower ’20 Compete in Online Voice Competition
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Erica Morchower ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) have been selected as semifinalists for the third annual NextGen: Finding ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 and Morchower ’20…
Chancey ’07 Discusses Conducting a Broadway Orchestra for Live Q&A with RWS Entertainment Group
Joey Chancey ’07 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying) was featured in a Facebook live Q&A hosted by RWS Entertainment Group on the subject of conducting a Broadway orchestra. Visit ... Continue Reading Chancey ’07 Discusses Conducting a…
Weekly Celebrates World Voice Day with Video Featuring Students
Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Voice and Co-Founder of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute Edrie Means Weekly ’84, M.M., celebrated World Voice Day by creating ”I’m Singing Healthy for You,” a ... Continue Reading Weekly Celebrates World Voice Day…
Performing Live Theatre & New Work During a Pandemic Shenandoah Conservatory Presents ‘The Hierarchy of Fish’ in Partnership with The Farm Theater
https://www.facebook.com/thefarmtheater6/videos/694972234666271/ Shenandoah Conservatory partners with The Farm Theater to present a Facebook live stream performance of “The Hierarchy of Fish,” a ... Continue Reading Performing Live Theatre & New…
Little Big Band Releases ‘Beautiful Love’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The 10-piece Little Big Band, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its second virtual rehearsal compilation, ... Continue Reading Little Big Band Releases ‘Beautiful…
Parker ’05 Shares Trumpet Practicing Tips in Jazz at Lincoln Center Video
New Orleans-based trumpeter Ashlin Parker ’05 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) shared insights on practicing trumpet in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz Academy video ... Continue Reading Parker ’05 Shares Trumpet Practicing…
Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘The Gospel Truth’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its third virtual rehearsal compilation, “The Gospel ... Continue Reading Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘The Gospel…
Catinella ’20 Launches Virtual Bass Ensemble Project
Bassist Robert Catinella ’20 (Master of Music in Performance) spearheaded the Virtual Bass Ensemble, an online Facebook group to unite bass players from around the world by creating a virtual bass ... Continue Reading Catinella ’20 Launches Virtual Bass…
Young ’20 and Devlin ’17 Host Teletherapy Session
Ritchie Young ’20 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Kerry Devlin ’17, M.M.T., hosted a teletherapy session at Annapolis Music Therapy. Young is currently an ... Continue Reading Young ’20 and Devlin ’17…
Theatre Design & Production Students Learn Industry Tips from RWS Entertainment
The theatre design & production program hosted Executive Producer of Operations Jake McCoy and Manager of Program Development Brooke Viegut from RWS Entertainment Group for its practicum class on ... Continue Reading Theatre Design & Production Students…