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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces Winners Of The 2019/20 Student Soloists Competition
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the winners of the 2019/20 Student Soloists Competition (SSC) on behalf of the SSC committee. The final round of the competition was held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces Winners Of…
Minagawa ’20 Performs at Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Japan Pianist’s Trip Supported by Shenandoah Conservatory Student Development Grant
Pianist Hidemi Minagawa ’20 performed at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, Sept. 26, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s ... Continue Reading Minagawa ’20 Performs at Embassy…
Steinway D Restored at Shenandoah Conservatory
Shenandoah Conservatory celebrated the restoration of the Steinway & Sons concert grand 532610 with a private reception and performance featuring piano faculty and students. Its classic ebony ... Continue Reading Steinway D Restored at Shenandoah…
Cantus Singers Explore Austria During Strudel, Steins and Song GEL Trip
From May 25 through June 6, members of the Cantus Singers traveled to Austria for the Strudel, Steins and Song GEL trip with Professor of Voice, Choral Conducting and Choral Music Karen Keating, ... Continue Reading Cantus Singers Explore Austria During…
Virginia NATS Celebrates Successful Conference at Shenandoah Conservatory
On March 1 and March 2, Shenandoah Conservatory hosted the annual spring conference of the Virginia chapter of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). Over the course of the two-day event, ... Continue Reading Virginia NATS Celebrates Successful Conference…
Brass Studio Participates in Mock Wedding Performance
Shenandoah Conservatory brass students participated in a mock brass quintet wedding performance on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall, under the direction of Adjunct Associate ... Continue Reading Brass Studio Participates in Mock…
Cassard Presents Insightful Piano Masterclass on French Repertoire
French pianist and recent World of the Piano guest artist Phillipe Cassard presented an insightful and invigorating masterclass for Shenandoah Conservatory students, giving them the opportunity ... Continue Reading Cassard Presents Insightful Piano Masterclass…
Saul ’18, ’20 Participates in Flute Masterclass with Sir James Galway at Kennedy Center
Flutist Sarah Saul ’18, ’20, performed Lowell Liebermann's "Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, op. 39" in the March 14 masterclass with Sir James Galway at 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Center's Terrace ... Continue Reading Saul ’18, ’20 Participates in…
Continuo Performance Workshop with Paula Maust
Shenandoah Conservatory hosts a workshop on continuo performance during the Keyboard Performance Seminar at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall. Guest artist Paula Maust is ... Continue Reading Continuo Performance Workshop with Paula…
Shenandoah Conservatory Launches Student Chapter of the American String Teachers Association
Shenandoah Conservatory launched the Student Chapter: American String Teachers Association (SC:ASTA) this month and is officially associated with the national American String Teachers Association ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Launches Student Chapter…
Barnwell ’14, ’18 Awarded Trumpet Position in The U.S. Army Band Program
Anthony Barnwell ’14, ’18, was recently selected as a trumpet performer in the United States Army Band Program. He departs on Oct. 15, to begin his military career. Prior to his graduate studies at ... Continue Reading Barnwell ’14, ’18 Awarded Trumpet…
Shenandoah Conservatory Welcomes 10 New Full-time Faculty Faculty include Patrick Brady, Scott Hudson, Bronwen Landless, Fotina Naumenko, Matthew Oltman, Matt Pardo, Christopher Ruth, Graham Spice, Martha Wollner & Lee Wright
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed 10 new full-time faculty members for the 2018/19 academic year. "As our faculty search committees noted, all bring with them a passion for mentorship, an ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Welcomes 10 New…
Musical Mathematician Libby Beller ‘19 Enjoys the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ Double majoring in clarinet performance and mathematics
Elizabeth (Libby) Beller ‘19 is a double major in clarinet performance and mathematics at Shenandoah University, where she says she “gets the best of both worlds” — the opportunity to become a ... Continue Reading Musical Mathematician Libby Beller ‘19…
Mark G. Meadows Appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz Meadows will Serve as the Fall Sabbatical Replacement for Dr. Bob Larson
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Mark G. Meadows, G.P.D., as adjunct assistant professor of jazz beginning August 2017. Meadows will serve as the sabbatical replacement for Harrison Endowed Chair ... Continue Reading Mark G. Meadows Appointed Adjunct…
Hwang ’19 Wins First Prize at 32nd Annual International Young Artist Piano Competition Young Professional Division
Pianist Bo-Kyung Hwang ’19 was awarded first prize in the Young Professional division at the 32nd Annual International Young Artist Piano Competition in Washington, D.C., on June 25. Her award ... Continue Reading Hwang ’19 Wins First Prize…
Stewart ’17 Wins First Place in the Flute Society of Washington’s Young Artist Competition
Flutist Jessica Stewart ’17 won first place in the Flute Society of Washington’s Young Artist Competition, which took place during the organization’s annual Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention. The ... Continue Reading Stewart ’17 Wins First Place…
Shenandoah Faculty at 2016 Summer Festivals in China Professors Lederer, Shaw and Takayama Participate in Festival Created by Shenandoah Alumni
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 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Faculty at 2016 Summer…
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 ... Continue Reading Scott Allen Jarrett Appointed Choral…
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 ... Continue Reading Bley Awarded Clarinetissimo Talent 2015…
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 ... Continue Reading Professor’s European Bass Tour Included…
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 ... Continue Reading Lederer Named VASTA’S 2015 Outstanding…
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 ... Continue Reading Ieva Jokubaviciute Appointed Assistant Professor…
Inaugural ‘100 Mile Joe’ Scholarships Awarded
Senior music performance major Michael Hollin (above, center) and senior music education major Sara Johnson (above, left) have won the inaugural 100 Mile Joe Scholarship. The two were presented with ... Continue Reading Inaugural ‘100 Mile Joe’ Scholarships…
Shaping Lives: Multiple Generations Attend Shenandoah
The Shaffer-Barbera-Ironmonger family tradition began at Shenandoah approximately 90 years ago. The importance of this tradition is best summarized by Percy Ironmonger ’64, who said, “Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Shaping Lives: Multiple Generations Attend…
Patricia Saunders Nixon ’11, Included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition
Patricia Saunders Nixon ’11 of Portsmouth, Va., was included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Nixon has more ... Continue Reading Patricia Saunders Nixon ’11, Included…
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez ’99
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez’s career as a solo and chamber pianist, conductor, organist,composer and teacher is remarkable for its versatility and productivity. Dr. Hernandez-Valdez was awarded first ... Continue Reading Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez ’99