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Cortazzo Authors and Publishes First Children’s Book

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…

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O’Conor Adjudicates, Performs and Teaches in Shenzhen, China

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…

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Jenkins Hosts Stage Management Masterclass for TDP Students

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…

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New Music Education Endowed Fund Supports Student Teaching Expenses

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…

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Johnston ’23 Cast in New National Tour of ‘Shrek’

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…

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Isely ’24 Serves as Artistic Director for The Valley Chorale’s Christmas Concerts

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…

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Bolcar ’24 Sings National Anthem at NFL’s 2023 Frankfurt Games

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…

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Yancey Designs Costumes for Washington Stage Guild Play

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…

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Haven Teaches Tambour Beading Masterclass

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…

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‘Hydrogen Jukebox’ Ties for First Place in NOA’s 2022/23 Opera Production Competition

Result reflects exponential growth of Shenandoah Conservatory's opera program

Shenandoah Conservatory’s production of “Hydrogen Jukebox” was featured as part of a three-way-tie for first place in the National Opera Association’s (NOA) 2022/23 Opera Production…

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