Jazz saxophonist Mathuin Smith ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) produced a concert at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia, with his band, the Mathuin Smith Jazz Orchestra. The ensemble is made up ... Continue Reading Smith ’24 Produces Concert with…
Studio Big Band Performs at Jazz Education Network Conference in Florida
The Studio Big Band was selected to perform at the Jazz Education Network's annual conference in Orlando, Florida, in January during the holiday break. Ensemble members performed with Ashlin Parker ... Continue Reading Studio Big Band Performs at…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season Live music, theatre and dance from students, faculty and acclaimed guest artists
Shenandoah Conservatory announces its 2022/23 season of live music, theatre and dance. The Conservatory Performs season features dozens of opportunities to witness and experience the arts, including a ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season…
Jefferson ’10 Awarded the 2022 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Jazz Educator of the Year Award
Joseph Jefferson ’10 (Master of Music in Pedagogy) was selected as the recipient of the Jazz Education Network’s 2022 Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Jazz Educator of the Year Award. Named after the legendary ... Continue Reading Jefferson ’10 Awarded the 2022…
Shenandoah Conservatory Launches New Undergraduate Program in Contemporary Musicianship and Entrepreneur Development
Shenandoah Conservatory will launch the Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Musicianship & Entrepreneur Development (CMED) program in fall 2022, under the leadership of Director and Assistant ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Launches New Undergraduate…
Live Music, Theatre and Dance Returns! Conservatory Performs 2021/22 Season Announcement
After more than a year of online performances, Shenandoah Conservatory announces the return of live, in-person music, theatre and dance to its academic season. The Conservatory Performs 2021/22 season ... Continue Reading Live Music, Theatre and Dance…
Five New Artist Educators Join Shenandoah Conservatory’s Renowned Faculty
Shenandoah Conservatory is thrilled to introduce a new cohort of exceptional artists and educators to its students and community. (Two of the conservatory’s seven searches have yet to be ... Continue Reading Five New Artist Educators Join…
Jazz Studies Explores Metric Modulations with Poole
The jazz studies program hosted saxophonist Thomas “Tommy” Poole during its virtual jazz forum session on March 8, which explored metric modulations in jazz improvisation. Over the last three ... Continue Reading Jazz Studies Explores Metric Modulations…
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Introducing Live[stream] at Lunch Series
Shenandoah Conservatory introduces its new lunchtime series, Live[stream] at Lunch, which begins at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays during the spring 2021 semester. This new series features an array of ... Continue Reading Introducing Live[stream] at Lunch Series
‘Practical Jazz Piano’ by Larson ’08 Released on Amazon
“Practical Jazz Piano: A Comprehensive Method,” a new self-published book by Harrison Endowed Chair in Piano, Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor of Jazz Piano Robert Larson ’08, D.M.A., ... Continue Reading ‘Practical Jazz Piano’ by Larson…
Being Well Together Spring 2021 Focus A Shenandoah Conservatory Initiative
Pictured above: Associate Professor of Violin Akemi Takayama, M.M., and Ashley Crawford ’23 (B.M. in Performance) presented a duo concert for community members who received their first dose of the ... Continue Reading Being Well Together Spring 2021…
Innovation and Creativity Bring Performances to Life Washington Post
Rewarding and reaffirming — those are two of three words that Courtney Reilly, executive director of performances and engagement at Shenandoah Conservatory, used to describe the past 10 months. And it ... Continue Reading Innovation and Creativity Bring Performances…
The Classroom Experience During COVID-19 Change, Adaptation A Part of The Curriculum
When Shenandoah University went all-online in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dance major Erisa Sloan ’21 attended class through Zoom and used her bedroom dresser to assist in her moves. Now ... Continue Reading The Classroom Experience During COVID-19…
ShenCo Rising: COVID-19 Reopening Plan Shenandoah Conservatory's COVID-19 Reopening Plan
In addition to following Virginia and CDC guidelines, Shenandoah Conservatory continues to carefully review the most recent research and findings from industry-specific associations, in order to plan ... Continue Reading ShenCo Rising: COVID-19 Reopening Plan…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jazz Studies Announces Fall 2019 Seminar Series
The Jazz Studies department announces the fall 2019 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 Jazz Studies Announces Fall 2019…
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 workshop and it featured four large jazz ensembles directed by ... Continue Reading 11th Annual National Jazz Workshop…
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 after four years in the jazz studies program, ... Continue Reading Conservatory Alumnus Wins Drum Mastery…
2019 Jazzathon and John Kirby Day Celebration Shenandoah Conservatory, NAACP of Winchester and Old Town Winchester Partner To Host Events
Shenandoah Conservatory, the NAACP of Winchester and Old Town Winchester have partnered again this year to combine the John Kirby Day Celebration with the 2019 Jazzathon on Friday, April 12, and ... Continue Reading 2019 Jazzathon and John Kirby…
Pianist Isaac Williams ’20 Returns to Lynchburg to Perform with Jazz Trio
The first piano Isaac Williams ever owned wasn't a Steinway or a Yamaha. It was a light-up model from Toys R Us. "My dad bought it for me as a gift," said Williams, 22. "We didn't have much money, ... Continue Reading Pianist Isaac Williams ’20 Returns…
National Jazz Workshop Celebrates Successful 10th Anniversary Event
Shenandoah Conservatory hosted the 10th annual National Jazz Workshop from July 15, through July 20. Directed by Adjunct Associate Professor of Classical and Jazz Trombone Matt Niess, D.M.A., and ... Continue Reading National Jazz Workshop Celebrates Successful…
Shenandoah University to Host Ninth Annual National Jazz Workshop Week-long Event Features Concerts Free And Open To Public
Shenandoah University will host its ninth annual National Jazz Workshop (NJW) from Sunday, July 9, through Friday, July 14. The six-day intensive program features nearly 100 participants from across ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University to Host Ninth…
Mark G. Meadows Appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz Meadows will Serve as the Fall Sabbatical Replacement for Dr. Bob Larson
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Mark G. Meadows, G.P.D., as adjunct assistant professor of jazz beginning August 2017. Meadows will serve as the sabbatical replacement for Harrison Endowed Chair ... Continue Reading Mark G. Meadows Appointed Adjunct…
Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble and Winchester-Frederick County Bar Association Partner to Raise Funds for Legal Aid and Scholarships First-Ever Jazz4Justice Fundraising Event Slated For April 9 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
The Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble presents, “Jazz Goes to the Movies,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (181 Kernstown Commons Blvd., Winchester). The concert is a ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble and…
Attention for Jazz at Shenandoah Student, workshop maintain vitality of American art form
Over the summer, Michael Christie '17 won the prestigious lead trumpet spot in the Disneyland All-American College Band. Watch as Christie plays along with Wayne Bergeron, one of the world's greatest ... Continue Reading Attention for Jazz at Shenandoah…