Shenandoah Conservatory

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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Julian Schwarz – February 2020 Performance Highlights

Assistant Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., performed Édouard Lalo’s “Cello Concerto” with the Puerto Rico Symphony and gave a masterclass at the Puerto Rico…

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Zoeter Performs for Cactus Pear Music Festival and Armenian Odyssey: The Color of Pomegranates Series

Anna Lee van Buren Endowed Chair in Clarinet, Coordinator of Winds and Percussion and Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, M.M., performed with cellist Qizhen Liu…

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Shores ’99 Nominated for an Icelandic Music Award

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan Shores ’99, B.M., was nominated for an Icelandic Music Award (an equivalent to the Grammy…

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