Mission
Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council builds community by facilitating communication between students, faculty and administration. We promote cross-disciplinary student work and student health and well-being. We represent the diversity of the student body by advocating for inclusion and equity at all levels of decision-making.
Goals
- Increase our presence, reach and visibility within the conservatory
- Make the Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council more accessible to students and amplify their voices
- Financially support the creative endeavors of conservatory students as much as possible
- Help close the gaps in communication between conservatory students, faculty and staff
- Collaborate with other student groups and organizations
- Assure the student body that we are a safe space
Meetings
The Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council meets weekly from 3 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. every Monday that academic classes meet. The weekly meetings alternate between committee meetings, full council meetings, and meetings with the Shenandoah Conservatory Dean. 2021/22 committees are Communications; Inclusion, Diversity & Equity; Fundraising; and Health & Wellness.
Membership
The Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council seeks motivated, involved individuals who are leaders amongst their peers. Each semester, council members nominate Shenandoah Conservatory students from all departments to be prospective members of the council.
2022/23 SCSC Members
Maggie Defrees ’23
President
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts Theatre Design & Production (Scenic Design)
(she/her)
Cabe Parrish ’25
Vice President, Social Media Manager
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre
(they/she)
Ruby Larimer ’22
Secretary
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
(she/her)
Communications
Committee
Tajai Shorter ’23
Treasurer
Bachelor of Music in Performance
(she/her)
Health & Wellness Committee
Grace Ashby ’25
Member
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Communications Committee
Jose Barrera ’25
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Liaison
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Health & Wellness Committee
Katelynn Clukey ’24
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
(she/her)
Health & Wellness Committee
Cameron Edmiston ’24
Member
Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying
(he/they)
Communications
Committee
Max Fernandez ’24
Member
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee
Tyson Francis ’24
Member
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production (Stage Management)
(he/him)
Health & Wellness Committee
Chelsea Michael Goode ’24
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
(she/her)
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee
Eliahan Heimann ’26
Member
Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Musicianship & Entrepreneur Development
Communications Committee
Anna Irwin ’24
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
(she/her)
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee
Amanda Leyva ’23
Co-head of the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
(she/they)
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee
Chris Limjuco ’25
Member
Master of Music in Conducting
Communications Committee
Pablo Pena Lopez ’23
Member
Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology
Communications Committee
Maria Pomares ’25
Member
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
(she/her)
Health & Wellness Committee
Ashley Rinehart ’25
Member
Bachelor of Music Therapy
(she/her)
Communications
Committee
Clark van Beek ’24
Member
Bachelor of Fine Arts Theatre Design & Production (Stage Management)
(he/him)
Health & Wellness Committee
Brea Williams ’23
Co-head of the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee
Bachelor of Music Therapy
(any, including neopronouns)
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Committee
Support SCSC Grants
The Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council is raising money to provide a new opportunity for student support grants. These grants will provide support in addition to the funding presently made available through the Dean’s Circle for summer festivals, off-campus educational opportunities and professional development opportunities.
Give today and double your impact! The Dean’s Circle will match the first $300 in donations to create our Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council support grants fund. Donations at every amount make a big difference in a student’s experience at Shenandoah Conservatory and their future career.
Apply for SCSC Grants
Students are encouraged to apply for support of all types of projects and needs for classroom materials. Such opportunities include the creation of degree capstone projects, recordings of professional materials, the opportunity to obtain professional class materials and equipment, and more.
If you would like to apply for this exceptional grant, more information will be provided in the near future.
Make a Difference
The grant I received from the conservatory is truly what brought my ShenCoLAB project to life. The grant allowed some of the stress of costly things to be taken off my shoulders so that I could focus on the things that were most important to me, which was my artistic vision. I am very grateful for what the conservatory was able to provide for me and that my vision could come to life!
– Lily Farrar ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance)
Contact Us
Questions? Email scsc@su.edu to learn more about the Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council.
