Conservatory

Stage makeup students recently completed a lab unit called Glam Squad where they had the choice of drag, runway or glam rock makeup. Students researched…

Adjunct Associate Professor of Bass Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba Jeff Cortazzo, D.M.A., recently authored and published his first children’s book, “The Five Birds and the…

Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., was invited to be on the jury of the Shenzhen International Piano…

Students from the theatre design and production program (stage management emphasis) participated in a virtual masterclass on Monday, Nov. 27, with Tony Award-winning stage manager…

Professor Emeritus of Music Education David Zerull, Ph.D., established the Dr. David S. Zerull Endowed Fund for Music Education Student Teachers at Shenandoah Conservatory of…

Riley Johnston ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was recently cast in the new national tour of “Shrek.” Johnston performs in the roles…

Samantha Isely ’24 (Master of Music in Pedagogy – Contemporary Commercial Music/CCM Voice) is serving as the artistic director for The Valley Chorale’s Christmas concerts, “Once…

Staff Sergeant Katherine Bolcar ’24 (Master of Music in Pedagogy – Contemporary Commercial Music/CCM Voice) sang in the opening ceremony for the 2023 NFL Frankfurt…

Theatre Division Co-chair, Director of Theatre Design & Production, Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Theatre and Costume Design Cheryl Yancey, M.F.A., recently designed costumes…

Robert Haven visited campus on Nov. 18, to teach a masterclass in tambour beading for the students in the Special Topics in Costuming class taught…