Conservatory Areas of Study

Degree Programs, Minors & Certificates

Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University is a collaborative and inclusive arts community of more than 600 students enrolled in baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in the areas of music, theatre, dance and performing arts leadership and management.

Saxophone student performing with jazz ensemble

Shenandoah Conservatory Invites

Experience the excitement of Shenandoah Conservatory’s music programs!

SHENANDOAH CONSERVATORY INVITES provides instrumental high school students multiple opportunities each year to make music with Shenandoah faculty, students and ensembles. Musicians playing string, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments will find events enabling intensive study with Shenandoah’s world-class faculty and the opportunity to make music alongside current conservatory students. Each of these events take place on Shenandoah’s beautiful Winchester campus.

Special Initiatives

Shenandoah Conservatory enhances its degree programs through special initiatives that enrich student life, creativity and leadership. Programs like Being Well Together and Belonging Together support wellness and inclusion at every level, while the Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council empowers student voices while shaping the community. ShenCoLAB fosters bold, interdisciplinary experimentation, and the Ryuji Ueno Institute for Mind & Music Experience bridges science and the arts through innovative research in music and the mind. Together, these initiatives cultivate well-rounded, forward-thinking artists prepared to lead and inspire.

Summer Programs at Shenandoah Conservatory

Shenandoah Conservatory is home to an array of nationally recognized summer music, theatre and dance programs. Explore our lineup of conferences, institutes, camps and other programs to further refine your technique and artistry during the summer season.