Music

Dash Duo trumpeters Mary Elizabeth Bowden and David Dash partner with pianist Alexander Bernstein to present a free recital.

Ranky Tanky kicks off the season with an unforgettable opening concert featuring playful songs, soulful vocals and funky beats that celebrate the enduring spirit of the Gullah, while forging a new path for American music.

Join the EDGE Ensemble for an exploration of musical time in a colorful collection of contemporary music!

The Studio Big Band kicks off the jazz season with music by The Beatles and the iconic songwriting team of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Praised for his commanding and poetic performances of repertoire ranging from Bach to Zaimont, acclaimed American pianist Drew Petersen is a sought-after soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.

Kick off the Wind Ensemble season with a popular program of traditional American and English band repertoire, including Gustav Holst's Second Suite in F, based on English folk songs.

Guest clarinetist Rebecca Rischin presents a free recital.

Recognized as one of the leading American string quartets today, Jasper String Quartet celebrates the diverse array of compositional voices writing for string quartet in an evening of all-new music.

Kick off the Symphony Orchestra season with a performance exploring the humorous side of the classical canon.

In its stunning and evocative program Sunrise, Aizuri Quartet takes audiences on a musical journey that spans from the darkness of night to the dawn of a new day.

Professors Garrick Zoeter, Akemi Takayama and Karlyn Viña partner with members of the Percussion Ensemble to present a free chamber recital.

The Concert Band presents an evening of works for symphonic winds under the direction of Shaun Evans.

Shenandoah Conservatory jazz faculty pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd and drummer Alphonso Young join the Studio Big Band for a special evening of jazz standards.

Palmetto Saxophone Quartet presents a free guest artist recital.

Under the direction of Trombone Artist-in-Residence Matthew Niess, members of the Trombone Collective present their fall concert.

Visit Artist of Voice Chelsea Cushman and Assistant Professor of Piano Alexander Bernstein join forces to present a faculty recital featuring works by Edvard Grieg and Libby Larsen.

Under the direction of Director of Jazz Studies and Trombone Artist-in-Residence Matthew Niess, brass students present a free recital.

Under the direction of Professor of Bass Donovan Stokes, members of the Bass Ensemble present their fall concert.

Explore varied band and chamber work repertoire with a program spotlighting David Maslanka’s expressive and moving Traveler featuring guest conductor Shaun Evans.

Under the direction of Professor of Saxophone Timothy Roberts, members of the Saxophone Ensemble present their fall concert.

The Little Big Band remembers musicians who have served in a special concert honoring veterans, and featuring the music of jazz artists who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Relish in the vibrant color palette of musical works from the end of the nineteenth century.

Since graduating from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2016, Alexander Bernstein has forged an impressive career as a young artist who expertly traverses the worlds of classical and new music.

Under the direction of Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter, members of the Clarinet Choir present their fall concert.

Members of the Van Buren Winds present their fall concert featuring works for chamber winds and welcoming the ensemble's newest member, Assistant Professor of Flute Julietta Curenton.

Students from across the Instrumental, Keyboard and Vocal/Choral Divisions compete in the final round of the 2022/23 Student Soloists Competition.

Under the direction of Craig Fraedrich, Jazz Combos present their fall concert featuring a diverse lineup of jazz standards.