Several Shenandoah Conservatory music students were invited by graduate Chinese students to perform at a special Chinese New Year Celebration hosted by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in ... Continue Reading Music Students Perform at Chinese…
Morris ’24, ’25 Presents at MTNA Collegiate Chapters Symposium
Pianist Sarah Morris ’24, ’25 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance, Graduate Certificate in Performing Arts Health & Fitness) presented at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) ... Continue Reading Morris ’24, ’25 Presents at…
Smith ’24 Produces Concert with Mathuin Smith Jazz Orchestra at Jammin’ Java
Jazz saxophonist Mathuin Smith ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) produced a concert at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia, with his band, the Mathuin Smith Jazz Orchestra. The ensemble is made up ... Continue Reading Smith ’24 Produces Concert with…
Studio Big Band Performs at Jazz Education Network Conference in Florida
The Studio Big Band was selected to perform at the Jazz Education Network's annual conference in Orlando, Florida, in January during the holiday break. Ensemble members performed with Ashlin Parker ... Continue Reading Studio Big Band Performs at…
Dance Students Support Peers in ‘Cats’ Tour
A bus full of 50 Shenandoah Conservatory dance students and faculty traveled to the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., to see a North American tour performance of “Cats” and support Sammy Fossum ... Continue Reading Dance Students Support Peers in…
Film Project ‘Sides’ Celebrates Interdepartmental Collaboration
Shot on the Shenandoah University campus during the 2023 J Term semester, “Sides” represents an interdepartmental conservatory collaboration between acting, musical theatre, theater design and ... Continue Reading Film Project ‘Sides’ Celebrates Interdepartmental…
O’Neill ’92 and Preston ’23 Host Recording Session with Country Artist Spencer Hatcher
Director and Associate Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Golder O'Neill ’92, M.M.E., and Tom Preston ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) held ... Continue Reading O’Neill ’92 and Preston ’23…
Senior Dance Students Travel to New York City and Los Angeles for Professional Development
ShenCo Labyrinth (the class of 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Bachelor of Arts in Dance majors) participated in professional development trips to New York City and Los Angeles, California, ... Continue Reading Senior Dance Students Travel to…
Bryant ’23 Awarded First Ben-Dov Family, Luminescence Foundation Music Therapy Scholarship
Kalysta Bryant ’23 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) was awarded the first Ben-Dov Family, Luminescence Foundation Music Therapy Scholarship. In partnership with A Place to Be, Bryant will receive a $12,000 ... Continue Reading Bryant ’23 Awarded First Ben-Dov…
Baldwin ’22 and Jones ’24 Perform with Sam Smith on SNL
Julian Baldwin ’22 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Matthew Jones ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) will perform as part of an a cappella chamber choir on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in ... Continue Reading Baldwin ’22 and Jones ’24…
Rexrode ’23 and Gorman ’23 Awarded $5,000 Strong Scholarships
Ada Rexrode ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) and Sarah Gorman ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) were both awarded a $5,000 scholarship award from the Hattie M. Strong Foundation ... Continue Reading Rexrode ’23 and Gorman ’23…
Wold ’07 Commissioned to Write New Work for Maryland State Boychoir
Church Music Institute Director and Adjunct Associate Professor of Organ Wayne L. Wold ’07, D.M.A., was commissioned to compose a piece for the Maryland State Boychoir. “All Shall Be Honored with ... Continue Reading Wold ’07 Commissioned to Write…
A Harmonious Interplay Noah Alden Hardaway shares keys to balancing academics with a growing musical career
Being a doctoral student in music and maintaining a music career that includes a busy paid performance schedule around the country are not mutually exclusive. Noah Alden Hardaway ’21, ’24, M.M., who ... Continue Reading A Harmonious Interplay Noah Alden…
NW Works Chimers Celebrates Successful Annual Concert
The music therapy program hosted its annual NW Works Chimers Concert on Dec. 10, in Armstrong Concert Hall, with more than 200 people in attendance. The Chimers program is directed by Adjunct ... Continue Reading NW Works Chimers Celebrates Successful…
Escalona ’26 Selected to Premiere Choral Work at 2022 VMEA Conference
Maximiliano Fernández Escalona ’26 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) was selected to premiere his piece “What Would I Give?” as part of the Composition Festival at the Virginia Music Educators ... Continue Reading Escalona ’26 Selected to Premiere…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces Winners of the 2022/23 Student Soloists Competition
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the winners of the 2022/23 Student Soloists Competition (SSC) on behalf of the SSC committee. The final round of the competition was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces Winners of…
Rose ’23 Pursues Degree After 15-year Hiatus, Uses Theatre and Technology to Fight Addiction
Boomer Rose ’23 (Bachelor of Arts in University Interdisciplinary Studies) presented his senior research project “The Road to Me” on Friday, Dec. 2, in the Harold Herman Lab Theatre. “The Road to Me” ... Continue Reading Rose ’23 Pursues Degree After…
Hernandez ’23 Presents on Marching Technique at VMEA Conference
Amy Hernandez ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) presented “It’s a Choice: A Band Director’s Guide to Visual Technique” at the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Professional ... Continue Reading Hernandez ’23 Presents on Marching…
Shenandoah Conservatory Attends 2022 VMEA Conference
Students, faculty and alumni from Shenandoah Conservatory’s music education department attended the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) conference in Richmond, Virginia, from Nov. 17, through ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Attends 2022 VMEA…
Meyer Awarded Grant from the Royal Society to Present Research at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Music
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice and Voice Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., delivered a guest lecture, “Seeing voice: the pedagogical and musical ... Continue Reading Meyer Awarded Grant from the…
Music Therapy, Physical Therapy Students Team Up To Provide Care To Pediatric Patients Collaboration between Shenandoah Conservatory and School of Health Professions highlights strength of interprofessional practice
Shenandoah University students in the music therapy and physical therapy programs have teamed up to apply skills from their respective fields to the care of two pediatric patients, showcasing the ... Continue Reading Music Therapy, Physical Therapy Students…
Alvini-Moore ’25 Establishes First Drop-in Musicianship Tutoring Lab for Students
Hybrid Embedded Musicianship Tutor Sophia Alvini-Moore ’25 (Bachelor of Music in Performance – Cello), under the supervision of Adjunct Associate Professor of Musicianship Charlene Romano '91, M.M., ... Continue Reading Alvini-Moore ’25 Establishes First Drop-in…
New Works Incubator Initiative Presents ‘A Killer Party’
The Shenandoah Conservatory New Works Incubator presented “A Killer Party” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Glaize Studio Theatre. “Shenandoah ... Continue Reading New Works Incubator Initiative Presents…
Students Learn about Audio Archiving, Preservation and Restoration
John Krivit of Facebook's “Hey Audio Student” and Director of Audio Archiving at Library of Congress (LOC) Rob Friedrich talked to conservatory students about the Audio Engineering Society (AES) ... Continue Reading Students Learn about Audio Archiving,…
Mezzo-soprano Lucy Schaufer Visits Music Students
Mezzo-soprano Lucy Schaufer visited Shenandoah Conservatory singers, on Friday, Nov. 11, while over from the U.K. working for Virginia Opera. She performed the role of Ruth in “The Pirates of ... Continue Reading Mezzo-soprano Lucy Schaufer Visits Music…
Conservatory Students Participate in Valley Chorale Workshop
Four conservatory students participated in a workshop hosted by The Valley Chorale on Saturday, Nov. 5., and serve as section leaders and singing mentors within the ensemble: Chris Limjuco ’24 ... Continue Reading Conservatory Students Participate in Valley…
Audio Students Travel to AES Convention in New York City
Students and faculty from the Music Production & Recording Technology (MPRT) and Collaborative Audio Arts (CAA) programs traveled to New York City to attend the Audio Engineering Society (AES) ... Continue Reading Audio Students Travel to AES…
Violinists Mullen ’26; Sexton ’00, ’10; and Takayama Perform at Bluegrass Festival
Emily Mullen ’26 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education); Victor Brown Endowed Chair in Violin and Associate Professor of Violin Akemi Takayama, M.M.; and lead violinist of Nothin' Fancy Christopher ... Continue Reading Violinists Mullen ’26; Sexton ’00,…
Lynn ’22 and SU Alumni/Students Perform at 54 Below in New York City
Spencer Lynn ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre), a writer of stage and screen work fresh from a world premiere production at Shenandoah Conservatory and a summer with the Eugene O’Neill ... Continue Reading Lynn ’22 and SU Alumni/Students…
Acting, TDP and Film Students Attend Chesapeake Film Festival
Senior acting majors, along with a few students in the theatre design & production program and film department, attended the Chesapeake Film Festival from Friday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 2 ... Continue Reading Acting, TDP and Film Students…
Hammel ’87, ’99 Leads Daylong Music Education Conference at SU
Alice Hammel ’87, ’99 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education) visited campus Saturday, Sept. 17, for a daylong music education conference. The day included ... Continue Reading Hammel ’87, ’99 Leads Daylong…
Bryant ’23 and Shegogue ’23 Complete First Transdisciplinary Clinical Placement with Physical Therapy Students
Kalysta Bryant ’23 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) and Jamie Shegogue ’23 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) recently completed the first transdisciplinary clinical placement with Shenandoah University physical ... Continue Reading Bryant ’23 and Shegogue ’23…
Armstrong-Brown ’09 Presents Voiceover Workshop for Theatre Students
Sarah Armstrong-Brown ’09 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) presented a voiceover workshop on Sunday, Sept. 18, and was hosted by Shenandoah Conservatory's acting program. Armstrong-Brown has ... Continue Reading Armstrong-Brown ’09 Presents Voiceover Workshop…
Conservatory Students and Alumni Join National Tour of ‘Cats the Musical’
Several Shenandoah Conservatory students and alumni have joined the national tour of “Cats the Musical:” Kade Wright ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will play the role of Munkustrap, ... Continue Reading Conservatory Students and Alumni Join…
Shenandoah Conservatory Invited to Perform at 2022 Biennale Musica in Venice
The 127-year-old La Biennale di Venezia has invited Shenandoah Conservatory to perform as part of the 2022 Biennale Musica: Out of Stage in Venice, Italy. Working carefully with multiple partners, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Invited to Perform…
Herbst Co-authors Research on Evolution of Human Larynx
Visiting Adjunct Professor of Voice Science Christian T. Herbst, Ph.D., was a member of an interdisciplinary team from Japan and Europe that studied how the human larynx evolved to allow us to ... Continue Reading Herbst Co-authors Research on Evolution…