Music Education Spotlight

Building on the momentum of Shenandoah University’s landmark 150th anniversary, Shenandoah Conservatory launches its 2026/2027 season “Breaking New Ground,” a year that celebrates artistic excellence…

The Shenandoah Conservatory Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the 2027 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) National Conference being held Wednesday, Feb.…

Six Shenandoah University education majors seeking initial teacher licensure have each received a $5,000 Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF) Scholarship designed to reduce financial pressure…

Shenandoah University’s Center for Global Education is thrilled to announce that Shenandoah Conservatory has been awarded an Erasmus+ grant in partnership for the 2026/27 academic…

Shenandoah Conservatory’s music education program traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, for the annual Virginia Music Educators Association​ (VMEA) conference held Nov. 20, through Nov. 23. All…

Shenandoah Conservatory hosted the fall conference for the Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing on Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct.…

Matthew Yonkey ’03 has been named the assistant superintendent of administration for Fauquier County Public Schools in Virginia. He began his career in Fauquier County…

Shenandoah Conservatory hosted its annual Conservatory Convocation last week, welcoming both returning and incoming students with an exhilarating start to the new academic year. The…

Shenandoah Conservatory students and faculty from the music education and music therapy programs participated in the Singing in France: Improvisation for Music Educators and Music…

Shenandoah Conservatory celebrates Shenandoah University’s 150th anniversary with a landmark 2025/26 season of music, theatre and dance. Featuring hundreds of performances by world-class faculty, acclaimed…