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Pets of the Conservatory

Meet the Pets of Shenandoah Conservatory!

Say hello to all the furry friends of our Shenandoah Conservatory faculty! Use hashtag#SUpets to share how your favorite study buddies and cuddly coworkers are…

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What music do you turn to when you need hope? What are you listening to this week?

ShenCoTRUTH: Reflections by Shenandoah Conservatory Students

Avery Apgar ’20 Bachelor of Music Therapy & Bachelor of Science in Psychology When I need hope, one of the songs that I turn to…

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Stokes Challenges Students to Create Videos Performing Multiple Parts

Coordinator of Strings and Professor of Bass Donovan Stokes, D.M., challenged students to create videos of their playing to share on YouTube and other social…

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Bassist McHugh ’21 Challenges Himself to Write New Music

Bassist Jake McHugh ’21 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) has challenged himself to write as many new songs as possible during the COVID-19 outbreak. He…

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Jones Hosts Virtual Voice Lesson

Associate Professor of Voice (Tenor) Byron Jones ’04, D.M.A., hosted a virtual voice lesson with Josh Hyde ’20 (Bachelor of Music in Performance).

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Coulson Celebrates First Zoom Session with Acting IV Class

Assistant Dean for Student Learning and Associate Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., celebrated her first Zoom session with her Acting IV class. “Everyone is…

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Butzbaugh-Patrick Awarded Directing Internship with American Shakespeare Center

Rylie Butzbaugh-Patrick ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was awarded a directing internship with American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Virginia. She also serves as…

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Romano Pens Chapter in Music Theory Pedagogy Book

A chapter by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Theory Charlene Romano ’91, M.M., “Accommodating Dyslexia in Aural Skills: A Case Study,” was published in February…

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Johnson ’21 Joins Signature Theatre’s Overtures Summer Program

Kiana Johnson ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was accepted into Signature Theatre’s Overtures summer program in Washington, D.C. According to the organization’s website:…

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Oltman Leads Honor Choir and Publishes Article in Grove Music Online

Associate Professor of Voice, Conservatory Choir Director and Choral Artist Matt Oltman, D.M.A., led the Virginia Region XI Honor Choir in a three-day festival that…

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