Performs

Shenandoah Guitar Festival: Colin Davin & Friends
2026-06-12 14:30 (America/New_York) | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
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Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall

Kick off the Shenandoah Guitar Festival performance series with an electrifying opening recital featuring acclaimed guitarist Colin Davin and special guests Jason Vieaux and Maja Tremiszewska. Known for his expressive artistry and wide-ranging musical voice, Davin joins these exceptional collaborators for an afternoon celebrating the guitar in all its versatility. From intimate solo works to dynamic chamber collaborations, this special recital sets the stage for a weekend of world-class music-making.

The program features a diverse and vibrant musical journey, including Leo Brouwer’s arrangement of Lennon and McCartney’s The Fool on the Hill for two guitars, Clarice Assad’s evocative Macunaíma and Radamés Gnattali’s rhythmically rich Suíte popular brasileira for guitar and piano. Blending Brazilian influences, contemporary expression and beloved popular music, the recital highlights the guitar’s remarkable range of color, texture and storytelling.

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About Shenandoah Guitar Festival

Now in its third year, the Shenandoah Guitar Festival is a gathering of students, enthusiasts and professionals in a celebration of the art of the guitar on the main campus of Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester. The festival brings together a vibrant community of performers, educators and audiences for concerts, masterclasses and collaborative experiences that highlight the versatility and artistry of the guitar. This year’s event includes four extraordinary concerts featuring performances by Colin Davin and friends, the Patterson/Sutton Duo, Leonela Alejandro, Ziggy & Miles and Jason Vieaux.

Purchase a Shenandoah Guitar Festival Package & Save!

Experience the full brilliance of the Shenandoah Guitar Festival by purchasing a Festival Package! Enjoy all four concerts for just $45 and immerse yourself in this multi-day celebration of world-class guitarists and captivating concerts. Contact the Box Office by visiting us in the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre lobby or calling (540) 665-4569 during regular Box Office hours (Tuesday through Friday from 12PM to 5PM) to secure your savings today.

The Luis Hernandez & Fran Vielma Pan American Quartet
2026-06-21 19:00 | Reston Town Square Park, Reston, VA, 20190
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Reston Town Square Park

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone leads a world-class group integrating rhythmic elements from the Pan-America/Afro-Cuban traditions into modern compositions and arrangements.

Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory

Reston Town Center Association and Reston Community Center present Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory. Performances take place Sunday evenings during the summer from 7PM to 8PM and are free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and join us in the park for an evening of music!

Strings of Elegance: A Musical Soirée
2026-07-12 19:00 | Reston Town Square Park, Reston, VA, 20190
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Reston Town Square Park

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Professor of Violin Akemi Takayama leads some of the conservatory’s top string students in a captivating blend of popular hits and classical compositions.

Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory

Reston Town Center Association and Reston Community Center present Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory. Performances take place Sunday evenings during the summer from 7PM to 8PM and are free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and join us in the park for an evening of music!

Bone Voyage!
2026-07-19 19:00 | Reston Town Square Park, Reston, VA, 20190
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Reston Town Square Park

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Adjunct Assistant Professor of Trombone Andrew Skaggs surveys the unique history of the trombone from its early days in liturgical settings through its inclusion in orchestral, big band, Latin and pop music.

Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory

Reston Town Center Association and Reston Community Center present Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory. Performances take place Sunday evenings during the summer from 7PM to 8PM and are free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and join us in the park for an evening of music!

Two Bass Hit
2026-08-02 19:00 | Reston Town Square Park, Reston, VA, 20190
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Reston Town Square Park

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Professor of Bass Donovan Stokes leads a program of electro-acoustic gypsy jazz and folk music from around the world.

Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory

Reston Town Center Association and Reston Community Center present Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory. Performances take place Sunday evenings during the summer from 7PM to 8PM and are free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and join us in the park for an evening of music!

Shenandoah Guitars
2026-08-09 19:00 | Reston Town Square Park, Reston, VA, 20190
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Reston Town Square Park

Guitar music from Argentina, Venezuela, Paraguay, Cuba and more showcases Latin America’s wide range of musical styles, vibrant rhythms and lush melodies in a performance by Shenandoah Conservatory’s Director of Guitar Studio Colin Davin and students.

Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory

Reston Town Center Association and Reston Community Center present Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory. Performances take place Sunday evenings during the summer from 7PM to 8PM and are free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and join us in the park for an evening of music!

ClarVoice Trio
2026-08-16 19:00 | Reston Town Square Park, Reston, VA, 20190
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Reston Town Square Park

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Professor of Clarinet Garrick Zoeter and soprano Mariana Mihai-Zoeter interpret romantic and inspiring works from around the world, as well as uplifting jazz and classically inflected music, guaranteed to lift your spirit.

Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory

Reston Town Center Association and Reston Community Center present Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory. Performances take place Sunday evenings during the summer from 7PM to 8PM and are free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and join us in the park for an evening of music!

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2026-08-30 19:00 | Reston Town Square Park, Reston, VA, 20190
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Reston Town Square Park

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Professor of Saxophone Timothy Roberts leads a program of saxophone and piano duets from three centuries that features what is most beautiful and entertaining about the instrument.

Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory

Reston Town Center Association and Reston Community Center present Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory. Performances take place Sunday evenings during the summer from 7PM to 8PM and are free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and join us in the park for an evening of music!
