Led by Halo Quartet members Shana Oshiro ’13, ’21 (Professional Studies Program for Music Therapy Certification Eligibility, Master of Music Therapy), MT-BC, and Niambi Powell LCSW-C, 75 students in ... Continue Reading Oshiro ’13, ’21 and Powell…
Divino ’14 Featured in DSO Digital Concert Series Conversation
Violinist and musicologist Michael Divino ’14 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Dr. Kira Thurman from the University of Michigan discussed composer Chevalier de Saint-Georges and his First ... Continue Reading Divino ’14 Featured in DSO…
Casting Director Victor Vazquez Leads Auditioning & Social Justice Workshop
Shenandoah Conservatory’s acting program sponsored a two-hour forum for acting majors with special guest casting director Victor Vazquez, CSA, of X Casting in New York on Friday, Sept. 4. Vazquez and ... Continue Reading Casting Director Victor Vazquez Leads…
Hanley, Author of Syntorial App, Meets with MPRT Students
Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., invited Joe Hanley to be a guest speaker for his MIDI and Electronic Music Synthesis class on Sept. 10. Audible ... Continue Reading Hanley, Author of Syntorial App,…
Carson’s Lighting Director Work in ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ Airs Again on WETA World for Pride Month
The work of Assistant Professor of Theatre - Lighting Design Andrew Carson, M.F.A.,on the Grammy Award-winning choral group Conspirare’s production of “Considering Matthew Shepard” on PBS, had another ... Continue Reading Carson’s Lighting Director Work in…
Edelman Writes Chapter for ‘Grassroots Leadership and the Arts for Social Change’ Primer
Professor and Director of Performing Arts Leadership & Management David Edelman, M.F.A., wrote “The Form and Pressure of the Time: Artistry and Activism in the 1980s,” a chapter in the forthcoming ... Continue Reading Edelman Writes Chapter for ‘Grassroots…
Wold ’07 Joins SU Faculty, Receives Award and Publishes New Works
Adjunct Associate Professor of Organ Wayne L. Wold ’07, D.M.A., joined the Shenandoah Conservatory faculty in fall 2020 to teach organ. He recently retired as full professor and department chair from ... Continue Reading Wold ’07 Joins SU Faculty,…
Shahid ’20 Participates in LAByrinth Theater Company’s Virtual Reading
In early September, Alia Shahid ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) participated in a reading for the LAByrinth Theater Company's online company member intensive. Over the course of two weeks, ... Continue Reading Shahid ’20 Participates in LAByrinth…
Conte and Jones ’04 Perform as Part of INSeries’ Virtual Season
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Voice (Soprano) Natalie Conte, M.M., and Associate Professor of Voice (Tenor) Byron Jones ’04, D.M.A., are both part of the Washington, D.C.-based INSeries 2020/21 ... Continue Reading Conte and Jones ’04 Perform…
Elhamalawy ’20 and Marshall ’24 Cast in Broadway Benefit Concert
Drew Elhamalawy ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Kelsey Marshall ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) have been cast in "Sticks and Stones," an upcoming Broadway Benefit ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’20 and Marshall ’24…
Robare Teaches Online for SCAA and Metropolitan School of the Arts During Summer Months
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dance Mary Robare, B.A., taught virtual Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA) dance classes throughout the summer. She also returned to the Metropolitan School of ... Continue Reading Robare Teaches Online for SCAA…
Volunteer This Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 5, from 8:40 a.m. to 11 a.m., the Center for Civic Engagement is organizing a group of volunteers to pick corn at a local farm to help stock regional food banks. Students ... Continue Reading Volunteer This Saturday
Bowden Featured in ‘Divas Through the Decades’ Video
Assistant Professor of Trumpet Mary Elizabeth Bowden, M.A., was featured in a video by Seraph Brass which showcases 80 women brass musicians plus one drummer, representing 31 countries, to raise ... Continue Reading Bowden Featured in ‘Divas Through…
Spice Presents ‘What is Interactive Music?’ to Richmond Ableton User Group
Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., presented “What Is Interactive Music?” to the Richmond Ableton User Group on Aug. 11. In the virtual meetup, ... Continue Reading Spice Presents ‘What is Interactive…
Guitarist Haley ’16 Makes Television Debut on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’
Alex Haley ’16 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) made his television debut on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Wednesday, Aug. 19. He played guitar for the ... Continue Reading Guitarist Haley ’16 Makes Television…
The Myths and Facts of COVID-19 Learn About Reporting The Virus, Our Personal Responsibility to Others, and More
Grant Aims To Create Diversity In Faith Leadership Outreach Kicks Off With Yearlong Effort
Shenandoah University will bolster the student diversity of its Faith Seeking Justice (FSJ) Christian Leadership certificate program with the help of a $5,000 grant from the United Methodist Church ... Continue Reading Grant Aims To Create Diversity…
Shenandoah Offers COVID-19 Testing to Commuter Students Students must register for testing no later than Wednesday, Aug. 26, at noon.
In order to provide a safer environment for not only Shenandoah, but also the larger community, the university is offering COVID-19 testing for all full-time undergraduate commuter students (students ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Offers COVID-19 Testing to…
Weekly ’84 Publishes and Presents During Summer Months
Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Voice and Co-Founder of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute Edrie Means Weekly ’84, M.M., was a contributing author for “Training Contemporary Commercial ... Continue Reading Weekly ’84 Publishes and Presents…
Shenandoah’s Spirit of Citizenship University Community Shines as It Reflects the Ideals of Famed Speech
As Shenandoah University’s Staff Council kicked off its professional development series for the fall 2020 semester on Aug. 12, it offered its deepest thanks to all of those working hard on behalf of ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Spirit of Citizenship University…
McCoy ’05 Featured in CAAPA’s Candid Cadenza Series
Patrick D. McCoy ’05 (Master of Music in Church Music) was featured in the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts’ (CAAPA) Candid Cadenzas ... Continue Reading McCoy ’05 Featured in CAAPA’s…
Reed ’23 Participates in Theatre Aspen’s Summer Cabaret Series
Zoe Reed ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is participating in Theatre Aspen’s (Aspen, Colorado) Summer Cabaret Series. She was handpicked by Broadway director and choreographer Abbey ... Continue Reading Reed ’23 Participates in Theatre…
Anti-Racism and Equity Forum for Educators and Community Leaders Educators plan ways to sustain anti-racist and equitable practices in K-12 schools
Join Shenandoah University and a panel of three university alumni educators for the inaugural Anti-Racism and Equity Forum for Educators and Community Leaders. The forum, being held from 1 p.m. to ... Continue Reading Anti-Racism and Equity Forum for…
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…
A By-The-Numbers Look at SU’s Safety and Health Measures From Masks to an App: See what Shenandoah is Doing
Shenandoah’s main priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been to provide a premier education in a learning environment that ensures the safety of our faculty, students and staff. We all pledge ... Continue Reading A By-The-Numbers Look at SU’s…
Wilkins ’78 Shares Insight on How Black Artists Can Transform Classical Music in New York Times Feature
Conductor Thomas Wilkins ’78 (B.M. in Music Education) was interviewed by The New York Times in a special feature exploring how Black artists can transform the field of classical music. Visit ... Continue Reading Wilkins ’78 Shares Insight on…
Equity in Music Therapy Article by Leonard Published in Music Therapy Perspectives
“A Problematic Conflation of Justice and Equality: The Case for Equity in Music Therapy,” an article by Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Hakeem Leonard, Ph.D., MT-BC, was accepted for publication ... Continue Reading Equity in Music Therapy Article…
Romano ’91 Assumes Role as Assistant Secretary of NFA and Furthers Training and Certification with College Board
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Theory Charlene Romano ’91, M.M., assumed her elected role as assistant secretary of the National Flute Association (NFA) earlier than anticipated, at the request ... Continue Reading Romano ’91 Assumes Role as…
Karen Keating Announces Retirement After 30 Years of Service at Shenandoah
Professor of Voice, Choral Conducting and Choral Music Karen Keating ’02, D.M.A., has announced her retirement from Shenandoah Conservatory at the end of the 2019/20 academic year. Keating began ... Continue Reading Karen Keating Announces Retirement After…
Shenandoah University Premieres Virtual Performance of ‘We Will Rise’ Virtual Choir Showcases the Talents of 75+ Participants from Around the World
Shenandoah University has premiered “We Will Rise,” a virtual performance crafted to interpret the internationally acclaimed song “We Will Rise” composed by Stefan Youngblood ’85 (Bachelor of Music in ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Premieres Virtual Performance…
Meyer Co-authors Article on Safe Singing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., co-authored “Safer Singing During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: What We ... Continue Reading Meyer Co-authors Article on Safe…
Stepniak Discusses Collaboration and More in Progressatorium Podcast
Dean and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., was featured in the Progressatorium Podcast on June 30. The conversation explored the role of collaboration at Shenandoah Conservatory, his recent ... Continue Reading Stepniak Discusses Collaboration and More…
Wilkins ’78 Promoted to Artistic Advisor for Education and Community Engagement at the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wilkins ’78 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) was promoted to serve as the artistic adviser for education and community engagement, a new position at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Visit ... Continue Reading Wilkins ’78 Promoted to Artistic…
Jones ’09 and Johns ’22 Featured in Virtual Performance of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ with Gateway Music Festival Orchestra
Trumpeter Courtney Jones ’09 (Master of Music in Performance) and percussionist Donnie Johns ’22 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) were featured in “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a virtual video ... Continue Reading Jones ’09 and Johns ’22…
Salley Presents Research Online for the Music Theory Society of the Mid-Atlantic’s Annual Conference
Coordinator of Music Theory and Associate Professor of Music Theory Keith Salley, Ph.D., will present at the annual conference of the Music Theory Society of the Mid-Atlantic (MTSMA). His ... Continue Reading Salley Presents Research Online for…
College of Arts & Sciences News: Spring/Early Summer 2020 Faculty member wins book honor, while other faculty and students see work accepted for publication and a faculty member receives a New York Times mention
Assistant Professor of English Christin Marie Taylor, Ph.D., received the Eudora Welty Prize for the best book of the year by University of Mississippi Press for her book, “Labor Pains: New Deal ... Continue Reading College of Arts & Sciences…