Kelly Donah ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is embarking on the national tour of “Cats” playing the role of Rumpleteazer. The tour begins on Sept. 21, in Rochester, New York, and ... Continue Reading Donah ’21 Cast in ‘Cats’…
Bradshaw ’22 Awarded 2021 William Averitt Prize for Excellence in Composition
Samuel Bradshaw ’22 (Bachelor of Music in Composition) was awarded the 2021 William Averitt Prize for Excellence in Composition for his percussion quartet “Bury Me Not.” The piece will be performed by ... Continue Reading Bradshaw ’22 Awarded 2021 William…
Butler ’25 Awarded SETC Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship
Casey Butler ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was awarded the Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship by the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC). The scholarship is designated for a ... Continue Reading Butler ’25 Awarded SETC Steve…
Kinsella ’23 Awarded Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship by Alpha Lambda Delta
Bailey Kinsella ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) was awarded a Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship by Alpha Lambda Delta, the honor society for first-year academic success, for the 2021/22 academic ... Continue Reading Kinsella ’23 Awarded Jo Anne…
Goode ’24 Places 3rd in Black Theatre Network’s Monologue Competition
Chelsea Goode ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was one of 13 students selected by Black Theatre Network’s first Student Quest Monologue Competition this summer. Her audition monologue of Beneatha ... Continue Reading Goode ’24 Places 3rd in…
Eduardo Vilaro of Ballet Hispanico Announced as 2021/22 Conservatory Convocation Speaker
Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispánico Eduardo Vilaro will serve as Shenandoah Conservatory’s honored guest and speaker for the 2021/22 Conservatory Convocation at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, ... Continue Reading Eduardo Vilaro of Ballet Hispanico…
New Visiting Artists in Piano and Acting Join Shenandoah Conservatory’s Renowned Full-Time Faculty
Shenandoah Conservatory is excited to welcome two new visiting artists to its roster of faculty artists and educators. “I’m delighted to announce the hiring of these exceptional artists,” said ... Continue Reading New Visiting Artists in Piano…
Oltman and Voice Students Participate in Simpson College/CORO Summer Program
Founded in 2018 by Associate Professor of Voice and Director of Choral Activities Matt Oltman, D.M.A., CORO Artistic Director Dr. Phil Moody and former Director of Choral Activities of Simpson College ... Continue Reading Oltman and Voice Students Participate…
Crawford ’23 Places First and Third in International Music Competitions This Summer
Violinist Ashley Crawford ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) placed first in the 2021 Charleston International Music Competition and third in the King’s Peak International Competition this summer. ... Continue Reading Crawford ’23 Places First and…
PALM Students Explore Arts Leadership During GEL Trip to Greece
In July, seven students in the Performing Arts Leadership & Management program traveled to Greece for a Global Experiential Learning (GEL) trip with Director and Professor of Performing Arts ... Continue Reading PALM Students Explore Arts Leadership…
Fleming ’20, ’22 Wins 5th Prize at Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona
Pianist Eoín Fleming ’20, ’22 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Performance) was awarded 5th prize at the 66th Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona, Spain. ... Continue Reading Fleming ’20, ’22 Wins 5th…
Live Music, Theatre and Dance Returns! Conservatory Performs 2021/22 Season Announcement
After more than a year of online performances, Shenandoah Conservatory announces the return of live, in-person music, theatre and dance to its academic season. The Conservatory Performs 2021/22 season ... Continue Reading Live Music, Theatre and Dance…
Crawford ’23 Places in Silver Medal Category at the 2021 NAVIM Competition
Violinist Ashley Crawford ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) placed in the silver medal category at the 2021 North American Virtuoso International Music Competition (NAVIMC). Crawford studies with ... Continue Reading Crawford ’23 Places in Silver…
Eady ’22 Wins College Woodwind Division of VMTA Concerto Competition
Clarinetist Erin Eady ’22 (Master of Music in Performance) won the college woodwind division of the Virginia Music Teachers Association (VMTA) Concerto Competition. She will perform at the VMTA fall ... Continue Reading Eady ’22 Wins College Woodwind…
Peter Bullough Foundation Donates Clothing to Shenandoah Conservatory Theatre Division
The Peter Bullough Foundation has donated the majority of the late Dr. Bullough’s clothing collection to the Shenandoah Conservatory Theatre Division. Working with Theatre Design & Production ... Continue Reading Peter Bullough Foundation Donates Clothing…
Meyer Presents During NATS Reentry After COVID-19 Webinar
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., joined voice industry professionals from throughout the country to ... Continue Reading Meyer Presents During NATS Reentry…
Five New Artist Educators Join Shenandoah Conservatory’s Renowned Faculty
Shenandoah Conservatory is thrilled to introduce a new cohort of exceptional artists and educators to its students and community. (Two of the conservatory’s seven searches have yet to be ... Continue Reading Five New Artist Educators Join…
Morrison ’14 Presents Lighting and Projection Design Masterclass
James Morrison ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Scenic & Lighting Design) visited Shenandoah University on May 15 and conducted a masterclass on projection design ... Continue Reading Morrison ’14 Presents Lighting and…
Choirs and Dance Ensemble Collaborate on Outdoor Performance in Parking Garage
The Shenandoah Conservatory choirs and members of the Shenandoah Dance Ensemble were delighted to present a free collaborative concert on Sunday, May 2, that took their audience on a musical journey ... Continue Reading Choirs and Dance Ensemble Collaborate…
Lighting Designer Kathy Perkins Leads Hands-on Masterclass for Theatre Students
Over the course of two masterclass sessions in April, legendary lighting designer Kathy Perkins worked with students in creating lighting designs for the play “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell. Students ... Continue Reading Lighting Designer Kathy Perkins Leads…
Sō Percussion Begins Digital Residency
Sō Percussion kicked off its digital residency week with an exclusive free livestream performance on Shenandoah Conservatory's Facebook page and Shenandoah University's YouTube channel on Tuesday, ... Continue Reading Sō Percussion Begins Digital Residency
Award-winning Broadway Costume Designer Toni-Leslie James Leads Masterclass with Theatre Students
On March 12, the theatre design and production program held a costume design masterclass with award-winning Broadway costume designer and professor at Yale School of Drama Toni-Leslie James. James ... Continue Reading Award-winning Broadway Costume Designer Toni-Leslie…
Brady Named Harold Herman Chair in Musical Theatre
Associate Professor of Theatre and Music Director Patrick Brady has been named the Harold Herman Chair in Musical Theatre. The endowed chair provides Brady with additional financial support for ... Continue Reading Brady Named Harold Herman Chair…
Award-winning Broadway Sound Designer Speaks with Theatre & MPRT Student
Associate Professor of Theatre and Technical Director David Steinmetz, M.F.A., hosted Tony Award-winning Broadway sound designer Nevin Steinberg as the guest speaker for his Theatre Design and Effects ... Continue Reading Award-winning Broadway Sound Designer Speaks…
Senior Dance Majors Present ‘ ShenCo Meraki: Ensemble Concert’
The Shenandoah Conservatory class of 2021 dance majors presented “ ShenCo Meraki: Ensemble Concert” on Saturday, April 17, at the Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville, Virginia. The live, in-person ... Continue Reading Senior Dance Majors Present ‘…
LORT Props Master Jim Guy Speaks with Theatre Students
On Saturday, April 10, the Theatre Division hosted an in-person workshop on firearms for the stage with guest lecturer Jim Guy. Guy serves as the props master for the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, a ... Continue Reading LORT Props Master Jim Guy…
Acting Majors Participate in Devised Theatre Workshops with Quote Unquote Collective
Acting majors participated in a three-day devised theatre workshop from Friday, April 16, through Sunday, April 18. Devised theatre workshops are exciting explorations into a new style of ... Continue Reading Acting Majors Participate in Devised…
Celebrating Hal Herman’s Legacy with the Virtual Opening of the Harold Herman Lab Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory recently celebrated the opening of a new state-of-the-art teaching and student performance space: the Harold Herman Lab Theatre. In that virtual celebration, we provided an ... Continue Reading Celebrating Hal Herman’s Legacy with…
Dance Students Film Work with NYC-based Choreographer Sidra Bell
Right before spring break in March, New York City choreographer Sidra Bell came down to Shenandoah University to do two days of filming for her spring dance concert work “Inhabitant.” Sidra Bell Dance ... Continue Reading Dance Students Film Work with…
Spice Co-presents Live Discussion on Producing Music for Video Games for Chicago Ableton User Group
Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., was invited to deliver a game audio production workshop to the Chicago Ableton User Group on Tuesday, March 23. ... Continue Reading Spice Co-presents Live Discussion on…
Robinson ’24 Releases New EP ‘Voyage’
Zachary Robinson ’24 (Bachelor of Arts in Recording & Audio Arts) released “Voyage,” a new EP under his artist name 571-Ohtl. Visit https://untd.io/m/604f5fc486f5483507bae431 to listen to his new ... Continue Reading Robinson ’24 Releases New EP…
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Returns to In-Person Performances with ‘Grease’ “Grease” is the Word.
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) announces its return to in-person performances with an upcoming production of the smash hit musical “Grease.” This will be a departure from the standard season ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Returns…
VOCES8 Begins Virtual Residency with Choral Ensembles
The Vocal/Choral Division at Shenandoah Conservatory hosts the British vocal ensemble VOCES8 for a four-week virtual residency from Thursday, April 8, through Thursday, April 29. Members of the ... Continue Reading VOCES8 Begins Virtual Residency with…
Haven Leads Masterclasses in Gold Metallic Embroidery for Costume Students
Bob Haven came to campus on Saturday, March 13, to lead costume students in a masterclass on gold metallic embroidery. After Haven retired from university teaching, he created a second career teaching ... Continue Reading Haven Leads Masterclasses in Gold…
Actor and Teacher Scott Krinsky Shares Industry Insights with Theatre Majors
Scott Krinsky, Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) actor and teacher with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, recently spoke to the acting and musical theatre ... Continue Reading Actor and Teacher Scott Krinsky…
O’Neill ’92 Completes AES Immersive Academy
Director and Associate Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Golder O’Neill ’92, M.M.E., completed the Audio Engineering Society's (AES) Immersive Academy on Feb. 11. It was a ... Continue Reading O’Neill ’92 Completes AES Immersive…