During August 2016, Shenandoah University conservatory faculty members participated in two of China’s important summer music festivals. Director of Instrumental Chamber Music, Professor of Viola and ... Read More...
Scott Allen Jarrett Appointed Choral Artist-in-Residence Jarrett Joins Vocal/Choral Division Faculty
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Scott Allen Jarrett, D.M.A., as choral artist-in-residence beginning August 2016. With responsibilities for conducting the Conservatory Choir and working with ... Read More...
Edwards Awarded Fellowship Grant by Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) awarded Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Musical Theatre Styles Specialist Matthew Edwards, D.M.A., ’15 a grant for $2,300 in April ... Read More...
Bley Awarded Clarinetissimo Talent 2015 Award in Belgium
Betty Bley, a second-year graduate student in clarinet performance, received a Clarinetissimo Talent 2015 Award on December 22, 2015 at the Bruges Conservatory in Belgium. This award was based on the ... Read More...
Music Therapy Youth Project Goes National
Adjunct Professor of Music Therapy Thomas Sweitzer ’94, ’10 (master’s certificate in music therapy), several alumni, and students led the Same Sky Project performance Nov. 12, 2015, at the national ... Read More...
Professor’s European Bass Tour Included Stop in Paris Shortly After Attacks
When Coordinator of Strings and Professor of Bass Donovan Stokes, D.M., heard France’s borders were closed as a result of the November 2015 Paris attacks, he wondered if he’d be able to fulfill his ... Read More...
Lederer Named VASTA’S 2015 Outstanding String Teacher
Director of Chamber Music and Professor of Viola and Chamber Music Doris Lederer is the 2015 recipient of the Outstanding String Teacher Award given by the Virginia String Teachers Association ... Read More...
Conservatory Graduate Student to Make Conducting Debut at Carnegie Hall
Joseph Choi, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts in orchestral conducting, has been invited to the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City for his conducting debut on Sunday, Oct. ... Read More...
Ieva Jokubaviciute Appointed Assistant Professor of Piano at Shenandoah Conservatory
Following an extensive nation-wide search, Ieva Jokubaviciute, M.M., has been appointed assistant professor of piano at Shenandoah Conservatory beginning fall 2015. She will succeed professor of piano ... Read More...
David T. Little Signs Exclusive Publishing Agreement with Boosey & Hawkes
Shenandoah Conservatory’s Director of Composition and Coordinator of New Music David T. Little, Ph.D., recently signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Boosey & Hawkes, one of the world’s ... Read More...