Shenandoah Chorus
Hillary Ridgley, director
Shenandoah Chorus is committed to making our music accessible through performance and k-12 partnership initiatives. We are dedicated to music, its role in the lives of ensemble and audience members. Ensemble members refine choral singing technique and musicianship skills while singing a dynamic range of repertoire written specifically for the soprano/alto ensemble. All soprano/alto singers are encouraged to participate in this non-auditioned group.
This chorus is open to all students singing soprano or alto at Shenandoah University, regardless of major. To join, register for MUEN 313; no audition is required. Enrollment in Shenandoah Chorus contributes towards completing the ShenEd (General Education) elective requirement in the Creative Expression Sphere (CES).
How to Join
This chorus is open to all students singing soprano or alto at Shenandoah University, regardless of major. To join, register for MUEN 313; no audition is required.
Meet the Director
Hillary Ridgley serves as Assistant Professor of Music Education at Shenandoah University. She is an active conductor, clinician and adjudicator. Her research interests include choral text, the poetry of Sara Teasdale in choral music, music literacy and community service partnerships and field experience for music therapy and choral music education students. She co-directed the MTC Women’s Prison Glee Club for three years.
Ridgley holds a Ph.D. in Choral Conducting/Music Education from Florida State University. Ridgley received a Bachelor of Music Education from Stetson University and Master of Music Education from the University of South Carolina.
Previously, she taught 12 years in the public school systems of Florida and South Carolina. Choirs under Ridgley’s direction have performed at the National Kodaly Convention, Florida Music Educators Association Conference, Florida American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference and Southern Division Conference of ACDA.
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.
Audition Information
Shenandoah Conservatory is committed to providing exceptional opportunities for our students aligned with preparation for 21st century careers in the arts. Visit the Ensemble & Production Auditions webpage for the most up-to-date information about auditioning for our music, theatre and dance ensembles and productions.