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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ... Read More...
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 ... Read More...
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 ... Read More...
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 ... Read More...