Conservatory Spotlight

Instrumental Conducting Symposium Welcomes 30+ Conductors from Around the World

Shenandoah Conservatory hosted the seventh annual Instrumental Conducting Symposium under the direction of Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Conducting Timothy J. Robblee, Ph.D.…

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2019 CCM Institute Trains 141 Participants from Around the World

The 2019 Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) Vocal Pedagogy Institute welcomed 141 participants, including eight from other countries, including France, Canada and England. The CCM Lifetime…

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Music Therapy Program Partners with Kyoto University for Research on Dementia Care in Japan

The music therapy program established a research partnership with Distinguished Visiting Lecturer of Conservatory Academics Ryuji Ueno, Ph.D., and Kyoto University neurology department for a…

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SSMT Celebrates Successful 2019 Season

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) celebrated its 2019 season with 35 performances of three shows: “Ragtime,” “Young Frankenstein” and “The Sound of Music.” The beloved…

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SSMT Presents First Relaxed Performance

Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) presented its inaugural relaxed performance of “The Sound of Music” this season. SSMT partnered with Grafton Integrated Health Network and…

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11th Annual National Jazz Workshop Celebrates Successful Week at Shenandoah

The National Jazz Workshop was held on the campus of Shenandoah University from July 14 through July 19. This was the 11th year for the…

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Students Explore Contact Improvisation, Culture and Dance in Europe During GEL Trip

Christina Halpin Chair in Dance and Associate Professor of Dance Maurice Fraga, M.F.A., led a four-week trip with 19 dance and theatre students to Europe,…

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Students Study Arts Leadership in Greece During GEL Trip

From May 20 through May 31, 11 students traveled to Greece for the Summer Arts Leadership Institute GEL trip with Director and Associate Professor of…

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