Clarinet students Peter Mattson ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Erin Eady ’22 (Master of Music in Performance) have won the Virginia state level of the MTNA (Music Teachers National ... Continue Reading Clarinet Students Eady ’22 and…
Fiorello ’13 Music Directs in Chicago’s Porchlight Music Theatre’s Newest Virtual Production
David Fiorello ’13 (Master of Music in Conducting) is the music director of “New Faces Sing Broadway 1987” in the first virtual installment of Porchlight Music Theatre’s popular News Faces Sing ... Continue Reading Fiorello ’13 Music Directs in…
Roberts Performs with Dallas Symphony Orchestra in Livestream Performance
Chair of Instrumental Division, Coordinator for Conservatory in the Community and Professor of Saxophone Timothy Roberts, D.M.A., performed Danzon #6 by Arturo Marquez with the Dallas Symphony ... Continue Reading Roberts Performs with Dallas Symphony…
McManus and Ruth Present Research at American Musicological Society National Meeting
Coordinator of Music Literature and Associate Professor of Music History and Literature Laurie McManus, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Music History Christopher Ruth, Ph.D., will present at the ... Continue Reading McManus and Ruth Present Research…
Genelec Representative Presents Lecture on Studio Monitoring for MPRT Students
Director of Education for Genelec (audio monitor systems) David Maclaughlin presented a lecture on studio monitoring to music production & recording technology students on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The ... Continue Reading Genelec Representative Presents Lecture on…
Dillworth Shares Insights on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Within the Choral Field
The Vocal/Choral Division hosted noted scholar, conductor, composer and current Vice Dean of the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University Dr. Rollo Dillworth for a presentation and ... Continue Reading Dillworth Shares Insights on Diversity,…
Chen Invited to Teach at NATS’ Virtual 2021 Winter Workshop
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of Dance Ting-Yu Chen, Ed.D., was invited by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) to teach for the virtual 2021 Winter Workshop with ... Continue Reading Chen Invited to Teach at…
New 2020/21 ShenCoLAB Task Force Student Members Announced
Shenandoah Conservatory welcomes three new members to the 2020/21 ShenCoLAB Task Force. New members include Maggie DeFrees ’23 (Bachelor of Arts in Dance), Brianna Jaeger ’21 (Master of Music in ... Continue Reading New 2020/21 ShenCoLAB Task Force…
Meyer Featured on NPR’s ‘The Academic Minute’ for Research on COVID-19 and Singing
Director of the Janette Ogg Voice Research Center and Associate Professor of Voice (Baritone) and Vocal Pedagogy David Meyer, D.M., was featured on NPR's “The Academic Minute” podcast on Wednesday, ... Continue Reading Meyer Featured on NPR’s ‘The…
Sigma Rho Delta Dancers Perform at Glen Burnie Gardens
Members of Shenandoah University's chapter of the dance fraternity Sigma Rho Delta performed in the Glen Burnie Gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley on Saturday, Oct. 24. Dancers presented ... Continue Reading Sigma Rho Delta Dancers Perform…
Oltman Presents Doctoral Research and Is Featured on ‘Making Connections’ Podcast
Associate Professor of Voice and Director of Choral Activities Matthew Oltman, D.M.A., was asked to give a presentation on Franz Biebl’s famous “Ave Maria” (the subject of his doctoral thesis) to ... Continue Reading Oltman Presents Doctoral Research and…
Spencer ’91 Performs Virtually for Homecoming 2020
The Shenandoah Alumni Association and Shenandoah Conservatory are hosting a live performance by alumnus J. Robert “Bobby” Spencer ’91 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) at 7 p.m. (EST) on ... Continue Reading Spencer ’91 Performs Virtually for…
Romano ’91 Serves on NFA Convention Task Force
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Theory Charlene Romano '91, M.M., was recently tapped to serve on the 2021 Convention Task Force of the National Flute Association (NFA). Romano also serves as ... Continue Reading Romano ’91 Serves on NFA…
Meadows Appointed to Advise Governor on Creation of Virginia State Music Therapy License
Director of Music Therapy Studies, Coordinator of Graduate Music Therapy and Associate Professor of Music Therapy Anthony Meadows, Ph.D., MT-BC, was appointed to the Advisory Board on Music Therapy to ... Continue Reading Meadows Appointed to Advise Governor…
Music Therapy Students Enjoy Fall Weather During Clinical Voice Class
Sophomore music therapy students recently enjoyed the beautiful fall weather during a clinical voice class with Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Musicianship Fredrica Dooley-Brown ’11, ... Continue Reading Music Therapy Students Enjoy Fall…
Ready, Play, Fundraise! VR Golf Tournament Creates Fun, New Format for Networking & Fundraising
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations, especially nonprofits, are struggling to raise money. This fall, the VR/AR Association, Pro Putt By TOPGOLF, tvori, and ENGAGE collaborated to launch ... Continue Reading Ready, Play, Fundraise! VR Golf…
Jacobson ’23 and Smith ’20 Featured in Music Therapy YouTube Series for Children
Jonathan Jacobson ’23 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) and Stephen Smith ’20 (Bachelor of Music Therapy) are featured in “The Land of Music,” a YouTube series created by A Place to Be to help young ... Continue Reading Jacobson ’23 and Smith ’20…
Oshiro ’13, ’21 and Powell Challenge Music Therapy Students in Race and #RealTalk Program
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 ’21 and Marshall ’24 Cast in Broadway Benefit Concert
Drew Elhamalawy ’21 (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 ’21 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…