Conservatory Spotlight

Conservatory Alumnus Wins Drum Mastery Contest

Daniel 'D.K.' Kelly ’18 snags trip to London, thousands of dollars worth of gear and more in Shure competition

When Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 began his studies at Shenandoah Conservatory, he arrived as a musician steeped in gospel and marching band traditions. But…

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Pardo, Elion ’20 and Sloan ’18 Collaborate on Project with The Blanket

Assistant Professor of Modern Dance Matt Pardo, M.F.A., recently produced “Yolk & Grove” in collaboration with choreographer Beth Gill and the Carrie Furnaces for the…

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Growing a Musical

Two Shenandoah Conservatory Students Bring Their Show, 'Lilac,' To Life

The atmosphere of creative incubation fostered at Shenandoah Conservatory led two musical theatre students to forge a partnership and craft a musical, “Lilac,” which they…

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Music Education Students Visit Instrument Repair Facility

Music education majors in the Instrumental Field Experience class took a road trip to Mizell Music in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Friday, May 10, to experience…

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Apgar ’20 and Harney ’20 Awarded Judith Ruebush Townsend Scholarship in Music Therapy

Music therapy majors Avery Apgar ’20 and Nicole Harney ’20 were awarded the Judith Ruebush Townsend Scholarship in Music Therapy. This scholarship, created in 2017,…

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Oshiro ’13 Receives $10,000 Award to Support Race and #RealTalk Program

Shana Oshiro ’13, MT-BC, along with her colleagues from Harmony’s African-American Legacy Organization (HALO) received a $10,000 award from the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Outreach Innovation…

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