Conservatory Spotlight

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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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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