Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., presented “What is Interactive Music?” to Detroit Ableton User Group on May 28. In this virtual meetup, Spice ... Continue Reading Spice Presents ‘What is Interactive…
Clarinet Alumni Virtually Perform ‘Sleep’ by Eric Whitacre
Nine Shenandoah Conservatory clarinet alumni from the studio of Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, M.M., joined together to create this virtual performance of ‘Sleep’ by Eric Whitacre. Performers ... Continue Reading Clarinet Alumni Virtually Perform ‘Sleep’…
Greene Releases New Album ‘Gravity’
Chase Greene ’22 (Bachelor of Arts in Recording & Audio Arts) — also known as Insãne Shinobi — released a rap new album, “Gravity,” during spring break. This debut EP is a tragic love story of a ... Continue Reading Greene Releases New Album ‘Gravity’
Crowgey ’21 & Toomer ’21 Awarded Lorraine A. Pedersen Memorial Scholarship for Orchestra Ensemble Performance
Violinists Brenna Crowgey ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Jonathan Toomer ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) have been named the 2020 recipients of the Lorraine A. Pedersen Memorial ... Continue Reading Crowgey ’21 & Toomer ’21…
Music Therapy Program Releases ‘Keep Your Head Up‘ Video Cover to Cultivate Community
The music therapy program released “Keep Your Head Up,” a community song project designed to help students feel connected to each other and the program as a whole. Experientially, it also sought to ... Continue Reading Music Therapy Program Releases ‘Keep…
Bowling ’11 Featured in Video with A Cappella Group Straight No Chaser
Ian Bowling ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) and members of his a cappella group Soldiers’ Chorus of the United States Army Field Band was featured in a special Quarantine Sessions episode ... Continue Reading Bowling ’11 Featured in Video…
Trombone Collective Releases ‘Olympic Theme’ Music Video
The Shenandoah Conservatory Trombone Collective, under the direction of Director of Brass Studies and Trombone Artist-in-Residence Matthew Niess, D.M.A., released a music video of the Olympic ... Continue Reading Trombone Collective Releases ‘Olympic Theme’…
McGinley ’21 Shares Music Memorizing Tips for Personal Musicianship Project
Saxophonist Sean McGinley ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) created a fun 90s-themed video on memorizing music for his Personal Musicianship Project. He has the ability to memorize a major ... Continue Reading McGinley ’21 Shares Music Memorizing…
MPRT Program Hosts Virtual Masterclass with Geoff Foster from Air Studios
The music production & recording technology (MPRT) program hosted a virtual masterclass with masterful recording engineer Geoff Foster from Air Studios in London on Friday, May 1. Junior and ... Continue Reading MPRT Program Hosts Virtual Masterclass…
Little Big Band Releases ‘Zoltan’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The 10-piece Little Big Band, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its latest virtual rehearsal compilation, ... Continue Reading Little Big Band Releases ‘Zoltan’…
Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘A Minor Matter’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its fourth virtual rehearsal compilation, “A Minor Matter.” ... Continue Reading Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘A Minor…
Little Big Band Releases ‘Beautiful Love’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The 10-piece Little Big Band, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its second virtual rehearsal compilation, ... Continue Reading Little Big Band Releases ‘Beautiful…
Parker ’05 Shares Trumpet Practicing Tips in Jazz at Lincoln Center Video
New Orleans-based trumpeter Ashlin Parker ’05 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) shared insights on practicing trumpet in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz Academy video ... Continue Reading Parker ’05 Shares Trumpet Practicing…
Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘The Gospel Truth’ Virtual Rehearsal Compilation
The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently released its third virtual rehearsal compilation, “The Gospel ... Continue Reading Jazz Ensemble Releases ‘The Gospel…
Young ’20 and Devlin ’17 Host Teletherapy Session
Ritchie Young ’20 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Kerry Devlin ’17, M.M.T., hosted a teletherapy session at Annapolis Music Therapy. Young is currently an ... Continue Reading Young ’20 and Devlin ’17…
Bowden Spearheads Video Cover Project of Queen’s ‘Love of My Life’ Featuring Professional Trumpeters from Around the World
Assistant Professor of Trumpet Mary Elizabeth Bowden, M.A., spearheaded a video project featuring more than 20 trumpeters from around the world. The musicians collaborated to perform an arrangement of ... Continue Reading Bowden Spearheads Video Cover Project…
Jazz Ensemble Releases “BugaBlue” Compilation
The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., recently presented its second virtual compilation, "BugaBlue." Students ... Continue Reading Jazz Ensemble Releases “BugaBlue” Compilation
(SU)PERcussion Day Celebrates Successful Day of Clinics, Concerts and More
(SU)PERcussion Day was held on Sunday, Feb. 23, in Armstrong Concert Hall and welcomed a large group of high school and middle school percussionists who enjoyed a full day of percussion clinics and a ... Continue Reading (SU)PERcussion Day Celebrates Successful Day…
MPRT Students Visit ATR Services
Music production & recording technology (MPRT) students visited ATR Services in York, Pennsylvania on Friday, Feb. 21. They participated in an analog tape calibration seminar given by Dan Labrie. ... Continue Reading MPRT Students Visit ATR Services
Garrett ’20 and Craig ’20 Awarded Strong Scholarships
Music education majors Morgan Craig ’20 and McKenzie Garrett ’20 were awarded $5,000 scholarship awards from the Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF) to defray costs during student teaching in the ... Continue Reading Garrett ’20 and Craig ’20…
Spring 2020 Jazz Seminar Series
The jazz studies program announces the spring 2020 Jazz Seminar Series. These sessions are held at 3 p.m. on Fridays in Armstrong Hall, Room 39. These events are free and open to the public; however, ... Continue Reading Spring 2020 Jazz Seminar Series
Undergraduate Curricula Boldly Reimagined at Shenandoah Conservatory World-class Performing Arts Training, Redefined
After an intensive two-year process of analysis and review, Shenandoah Conservatory announces newly redesigned undergraduate curricula across all 17 undergraduate degrees in music, theatre and dance. ... Continue Reading Undergraduate Curricula Boldly Reimagined at…
Genelec Representative Presents Workshop on Monitors and Speakers for MPRT Students
Genelec Director of Educational Sales Dave Maclaughlin presented a workshop on monitors and speakers on Wednesday, Feb. 6, for the music production & recording technology program. ... Continue Reading Genelec Representative Presents Workshop on…
Conservatory Students Participate in 2020 Global Game Jam
More than 20 participants took part in the Global Game Jam hosted at Shenandoah University from Friday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 2, including several Shenandoah Conservatory students. The event ... Continue Reading Conservatory Students Participate in 2020…
Natalie Brooke ’18 Featured in the DCist
Frederick-based keyboardist Natalie Brooke ’18 (B.M. in Jazz Studies) got her formal education studying classical music and jazz at the prestigious Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia. She got her ... Continue Reading Natalie Brooke ’18 Featured in…
Hillary Ridgley Appointed Assistant Professor of Music Education (Choral Emphasis)
Following a national search, Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Hillary Ridgley, Ph.D., as assistant professor of music education (choral emphasis) beginning August 2020. She will join the music ... Continue Reading Hillary Ridgley Appointed Assistant Professor…
Saxophone Ensemble Performs at International Saxophone Symposium
The Shenandoah Conservatory Saxophone Ensemble was invited to collaborate with the saxophone ensemble from the University of Maryland at the International Saxophone Symposium in January at George ... Continue Reading Saxophone Ensemble Performs at International…
Jazz Students Explore New Orleans for GEL Trip
Six conservatory students traveled to New Orleans in January for a Global Experiential Learning (GEL) trip led by Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Jazz and Trumpet Craig Fraedrich, M.M., and ... Continue Reading Jazz Students Explore New Orleans…
Shenandoah Conservatory Hosts The Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival in Partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Shenandoah Conservatory is hosting the esteemed Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) on Saturday, Jan. 18, in Ohrstrom-Bryant ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Hosts The Essentially…
Trombone Studio Updates – Fall 2019
The Shenandoah Conservatory Trombone Collective recently performed at the Eastern Trombone Workshop at Towson University along with the Peabody Conservatory Trombone Ensemble and the University of ... Continue Reading Trombone Studio Updates – Fall…
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…
Shenandoah’s Sensory Friendly Concert Welcomes More Than 100 Guests
The Shenandoah Conservatory music therapy department teamed up with The Musical Autist to present a Sensory Friendly Concert on Friday, Nov. 15, in Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall. This event welcomed ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Sensory Friendly Concert Welcomes…
Niess ’20 Wins Navy Band Trumpet Audition
Caeley Niess ’20 recently won the trumpet audition with the United States Navy Band. Niess is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Performance (Trumpet) and studies with Assistant Professor of ... Continue Reading Niess ’20 Wins Navy Band…
MPRT Students Visit NYC for Audio Engineering Society Convention
Students and faculty in the Music Production & Recording Technology program visited New York City to attend the 146th Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention in October. The AES convention ... Continue Reading MPRT Students Visit NYC for…
Guest Organist Hosts Seminar on ‘Composing for the Liturgy and for the Organ in Our Time’
Guest organist David Hurd hosts a seminar on “Composing for the Liturgy and for the Organ in Our Time” from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, in Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall. Hurd is widely ... Continue Reading Guest Organist Hosts Seminar on…
Article on Popular Music in Higher Education Published by CMS
“Popular Music in Higher Education: Finding the Balance,” an article by Harrison Endowed Chair in Piano, Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor of Jazz Piano Robert Larson ’08, D.M.A., was ... Continue Reading Article on Popular Music in…