Jazz Studies Spotlight

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.…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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