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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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Conservatory Alumnus Wins Drum Mastery Contest

Daniel 'D.K.' Kelly ’18 snags trip to London, thousands of dollars worth of gear and more in Shure competition

When Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 began his studies at Shenandoah Conservatory, he arrived as a musician steeped in gospel and marching band traditions. But…

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Shenandoah Conservatory Hosts The Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival in Partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center

Shenandoah Conservatory is hosting the esteemed Essentially Ellington Regional High School Jazz Band Festival in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) on Saturday, Jan.…

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26th Annual Jazzathon And John Kirby Day Celebration

Combined event hosted by Shenandoah Conservatory, NAACP of Winchester and Old Town Winchester Partnership

Winchester, Virginia – Shenandoah Conservatory, the NAACP of Winchester and Old Town Winchester partnered this year to combine the John Kirby Day Celebration with the…

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Conservatory News: Midwinter 2018

Shenandoah Conservatory students perform, earn professional positions and win competitions; guest artists and academics enrich learning

Voice Students Participate in Outreach Trip to the Highland School On Jan. 23, Chair of Vocal/Choral Division and Associate Professor of Voice (Tenor) Byron Jones…

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Conservatory Faculty News: Fall/Winter 2017

New leadership, a lifetime award, publications, tours, research and more mark the later months of the year.

Associate Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., has been appointed Shenandoah Conservatory’s new assistant dean for student learning. Her main responsibilities include overseeing assessment at…

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Shenandoah University to Host Ninth Annual National Jazz Workshop

Week-long Event Features Concerts Free And Open To Public

Shenandoah University will host its ninth annual National Jazz Workshop (NJW) from Sunday, July 9, through Friday, July 14. The six-day intensive program features nearly…

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