Shenandoah Conservatory

Beller ’19 Hired as Coordinator for Band Operations

Clarinetist Libby Beller ’19 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) was hired as the coordinator for band operations for Shenandoah University’s…

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Vickhouse ’19 Teaches, Choreographs and Adjudicates Dance in Jacksonville

Madison Vickhouse ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) recently relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, where she currently teaches for Relevé Academy of Dance, creating choreography…

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Young ’23 Appointed Artistic Director and Conductor for Valley Chorale

Drew Young ’23 (Master of Music in Conducting) was recently appointed artistic director and conductor for the Valley Chorale of Front Royal, a choral ensemble…

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Ilyes ’24 and Keane ’23 Win Positions with Roanoke Symphony Orchestra

Violinist Emily Ilyes ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance) and cellist John Keane ’23 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) were awarded positions as members…

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Goode ’24 and Roland ’23 Place in Top 3 of Black Theatre Network’s Monologue Competition

Chelsea Goode ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was awarded first place with a $500 cash prize and Kennedi Roland ’23 (Bachelor of Fine…

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Coulson Presents at New Chaucer Society Conference in Durham

Assistant Dean for Student Learning, Director of Acting and Associate Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., traveled to Durham, U.K., to participate in the New…

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Stepniak Releases Second Book on Music in Higher Education

Dean and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., released his second book (this time as editor), “A More Promising Musical Future: Leading Transformational Change in…

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Young ’23 and Conservatory Students Participate in Des Moines Choral Festival

Drew Young ’23 (Master of Music in Conducting) and several other Shenandoah Conservatory students participated in the Des Moines Choral Festival this summer. This is…

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Miguel Gil

Gil ’26 Cast in Broadway’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’

Miguel Gil ’26 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will be a member of the original Broadway cast of “Kimberly Akimbo” opening this fall…

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Viña Performs and Teaches at Indiana University Summer Percussion Academy Workshop

Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn Viña, D.M.A., presented a clinic and solo recital, performed in a faculty recital, and was part of a panel discussion…

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