Piano Masterclass with Anton Nel
2026-02-16 10:00 (America/New_York) | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall

Observe Anton Nel’s masterclass with our keyboard students. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM.

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Ear Candy: EDGE Ensemble with Conservatory Choir & Julia Wolfe
2026-02-20 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Ear Candy New Music Festival

EDGE Ensemble with Conservatory Choir & Julia Wolfe

As part of Shenandoah Conservatory’s Ear Candy New Music Festival, the Conservatory Choir joins Shenandoah’s in-house new music group EDGE Ensemble for an exploration of the masterful chamber and vocal music of MacArthur “Genius Grant” and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe, alongside works by young contemporary composers curated personally by the composer herself.

The concert features powerful choral settings such as Guard My Tongue and You Breathe, the lively percussion work Dark Full Ride, and Wolfe’s seminal Bang on a Can All-Stars sextet Lick, all showcasing her intense, genre-blurring musical voice.

Music and conversation unfold together throughout the evening as Wolfe joins Jonathan Newman for a live, in-program discussion reflecting on the creative impulses behind the works performed.

The program also introduces vibrant music by emerging New York-based composers Robert Honstein and Shelley Washington, placing bold new voices in dialogue with Wolfe’s established catalog. The concert offers a dynamic celebration of boundary-pushing new music and the virtuosic artistry of Shenandoah Conservatory’s student and faculty performers.

Meet the Guest Composer

Julia Wolfe’s music is distinguished by an intense physicality and a relentless power that pushes performers to extremes and demands attention from the audience. She draws inspiration from folk, classical and rock genres, bringing a modern sensibility to each while simultaneously tearing down the walls between them.

In addition to receiving the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in Music, Wolfe was a 2016 MacArthur Fellow. She received the 2015 Herb Alpert Award in Music and was named Musical America’s 2019 Composer of the Year. Wolfe is co-founder/co-artistic director of New York’s legendary music collective Bang on a Can, and she is Artistic Director of NYU Steinhardt Music Composition.

Her music is published by Red Poppy Music and G. Ricordi & Co., New York (ASCAP) and is distributed worldwide by the Universal Music Publishing Group.

Lean In & Engage

Q.

What are students learning or experiencing through this process?

Music of all sorts is produced out in the world, and our students need to learn how to play all of it. These intensive productions are a great opportunity for them to grapple with ways of playing and rehearsing with which they might be unfamiliar, and to coach with not just a living composer, but one of the most successful and lauded ones in the world.”

– Jonathan Newman

Q.

What excites you about working on this project?

For this festival, I am always most excited about almost the entirety of our conservatory’s music community getting involved in the production of world-class new music to present to a part of our community which may not always experience it.”

– Jonathan Newman

Q.

What are you excited about for audiences to experience?

I’m excited to share Julia’s extraordinary and unique music with our community. She is a world-class artist and renowned composer writing consistently intriguing and muscular new works based on important themes. She is also a person of warmth and generosity, and I look forward to our students and patrons meeting her in person.”

– Jonathan Newman

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Ear Candy: Symphony Orchestra with Wind Ensemble & Julia Wolfe
2026-02-21 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Emanuele Andrizzi, Artistic Director & Conductor

Ear Candy New Music Festival

Symphony Orchestra with Wind Ensemble & Julia Wolfe

Presented as part of Shenandoah Conservatory’s Ear Candy New Music Festival, the Symphony Orchestra and special guests present a program that bridges impressionist beauty with contemporary innovation.

The Wind Ensemble (Timothy J. Robblee, conductor) opens the concert with the bold imagination and sonic brilliance of 2025/26 distinguished composer-in-residence and Pulitzer Prize winner Julia Wolfe. Zigzag, newly commissioned by a consortium that included Shenandoah Conservatory, is a high-energy, rhythmically charged work pulsing with drive and daring.

The program concludes with Wolfe’s electrifying Flower Power, a genre-defying piece infused with rhythmic vitality and countercultural spirit, featuring the Symphony Orchestra and special guest faculty soloists.

Part of a weekend celebrating the visionary voices shaping today’s musical landscape — while honoring the masters who paved the way — this performance showcases two of Wolfe’s newest large-ensemble works and promises to surprise, challenge and inspire.

Meet the Guest Composer

Julia Wolfe’s music is distinguished by an intense physicality and a relentless power that pushes performers to extremes and demands attention from the audience. She draws inspiration from folk, classical and rock genres, bringing a modern sensibility to each while simultaneously tearing down the walls between them.

In addition to receiving the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in Music, Wolfe was a 2016 MacArthur Fellow. She received the 2015 Herb Alpert Award in Music and was named Musical America’s 2019 Composer of the Year. Wolfe is co-founder/co-artistic director of New York’s legendary music collective Bang on a Can, and she is Artistic Director of NYU Steinhardt Music Composition.

Her music is published by Red Poppy Music and G. Ricordi & Co., New York (ASCAP) and is distributed worldwide by the Universal Music Publishing Group.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Thomas Viloteau, guitar
2026-02-24 19:30 | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall

Guest Artist Recital

Hailed for his exquisite tone, technical brilliance and captivating stage presence, internationally renowned guitarist Thomas Viloteau brings a refined artistry to every performance. Featuring a diverse and expressive program, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s leading classical guitarists live in concert.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Catch Me If You Can
2026-02-26 00:00 - 2026-03-01 23:59 | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, 620 Millwood Avenue, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre

Thursday, February 26 at 7:30PMFriday, February 27 at 7:30PMSaturday, February 28 at 2:30PMSaturday, February 28 at 7:30PMSunday, March 1 at 2:30PM

Book by Terrence McNallyMusic by Marc ShaimanLyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott WittmanBased on the DreamWorks Motion Picture

Directed and choreographed by Angie SchworerMusic direction by Patrick Brady

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is a high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams — and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show is written by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and features a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray). Guest artist Angie Schworer — who appeared in the original Broadway production — returns to the show as director and choreographer.

Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager Frank Abagnale Jr. runs away from home and launches into an unforgettable adventure. Armed with nothing but his boyish charm, a vivid imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer — living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. But when Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty, the relentless investigator pursues him across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Catch Me If You Can is a big and bright spectacle with high-energy dance numbers and a riveting story.

Suggested Show Rating: PG

This production contains themes and/or depictions of drugs/alcohol/substance abuse and guns. It also features a gunshot effect. Please be aware that our actors make full use of the space, including the aisles and other audience spaces.

This performance is sponsored by Crescent Cities Charities, providing educational assistance to promising students with financial need, and supporting charities and community organizations. Learn more at cccharities.org.

Meet the Guest Director & Choreographer

Angie Schworer is a celebrated Broadway actor whose vibrant stage presence and comedic talent have made her a standout in both musicals and plays. Her extensive Broadway credits include Some Like It Hot (Minnie), The Prom (Angie), Something Rotten!, The Producers (Ulla), Big Fish, Catch Me If You Can, Young Frankenstein, Annie Get Your Gun, Chicago, Sunset Boulevard, Crazy for You and The Will Rogers Follies.

At the Metropolitan Opera, she appeared as Jou Jou in The Merry Widow. Her regional work spans a wide range of beloved productions, including Beautiful (Genie Klein), Crazy for You (Irene), 42nd Street (Dorothy Brock), The Cher Show (Georgia/Lucille Ball), Mamma Mia! (Tanya), Disaster! (Jackie), Always a Bridesmaid (Monette), Chicago (Roxie), Sweet Charity (Nikki), Damn Yankees (Lola), The Full Monty (Vicki), Minsky’s (Ginger) and The Will Rogers Follies (Z’s Favorite).

Schworer’s television appearances include Palm Royale, Smash, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The Dana Carvey Show, Queer Eye, As the World Turns, and the Kennedy Center Honors.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Accessibility

Infrared hearing system headsets are available in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre only. Accommodations for disabilities may be arranged by contacting the Box Office at least three days prior to the performance.

Final Round of the Student Soloists Competition
2026-03-01 14:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Join us for an electrifying afternoon as top student performers from the Instrumental, Keyboard and Vocal/Choral Divisions take the stage for a chance to win a solo appearance with the Symphony Orchestra next season. Feel the passion, witness the artistry and discover the stars of tomorrow.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Symphonic Band
2026-03-03 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

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

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Wind Ensemble
2026-03-05 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Timothy J. Robblee, Artistic Director & Conductor

Mystic Motion

An unforgettable evening awaits with the Wind Ensemble performing the works of two Pulitzer Prize–winning composers. First, Michael Colgrass’s epic Winds of Nagual — a mystical, cinematic tour de force inspired by the writings of Carlos Castaneda — transports listeners on a vivid journey. Then be swept away by the bold imagination and sonic brilliance of Julia Wolfe’s Zigzag, an encore performance of her high-energy, rhythmically charged work pulsing with drive and daring. Guest conductor Shaun Evans leads the ensemble in Kathryn Salfelder’s Reminiscence, a poignant and elegantly crafted work that evokes a sense of reflection and quiet strength.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Afro-Latin Social Dance Workshop
2026-03-16 19:00 | Hazel-Pruitt Armory, Collaboratory, 608 Millwood Ave, Winchester, VA
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Hazel-Pruitt Armory, Collaboratory

Dance it out and get your week started right! Los Angeles–based activist dance theater company CONTRA-TIEMPO invites you to move and groove in their high-energy Sabor Session (from the Spanish word for “flavor”). Dancers will guide participants of all levels through Afro-Latin social dance forms rooted in radical joy, rhythm and community connection.

Appropriate for all ages, levels and abilities. No dance experience required — just come ready to move and have fun.

This event is free and open to members of the Shenandoah University community and the general public.

Co-sponsored by Shenandoah Conservatory, the Division of Student Affairs and the Mosaic Center, this workshop is part of CONTRA-TIEMPO’s creative residency at Shenandoah University supporting the development of their newest work, Roots of Loving Us.

Sponsors

The presentation of Roots of Loving Us by CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Foundation and the Mellon Foundation.

Roots of Loving Us by CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater is a National Performance Network (NPN) Creation & Development Fund Project co-commissioned by ArtPower at University of California San Diego, Shenandoah University, University of Tampa and NPN. The Creation & Development Fund is supported by the Doris Duke Foundation, and the Mellon Foundation. For more information, www.npnweb.org.

The Performing Arts Live series is supported in part by funding from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation.

Development Partners

Community engagement and development labs for Roots of Loving Us have been supported by the following partners: Community Coalition; Echoes of Hope; Community Power Collective (CPC) of Los Angeles, CA; University of California San Diego (UCSD); Cal State; and Shenandoah University. The work will be completed during a summer 2026 residency at UCSD where it will premiere in October as part of the ArtPower series.

Support Performing Arts Live

Performing Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live.

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Balance Campaign
2026-03-18 20:00 | Bright Box Theater, 15 N Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Bright Box Theater

Shenandoah New Music

Balance Campaign is a laboratory of sound and experimentation, committed to curating programs that tell diverse and compelling musical stories. This contemporary sextet — featuring flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion — has been recognized by Chamber Music America for their innovative work. Based in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., area, they frequently collaborate with local musicians and composers to spotlight the area’s rich and distinctive musical landscape.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Volterra Project Trio
2026-03-19 19:30 | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall

Guest Artist Recital

Experience the captivating artistry of the Volterra Project Trio in concert at Shenandoah Conservatory. Featuring internationally acclaimed musicians from the celebrated Volterra Project, this dynamic ensemble brings together the rich sounds of the guitar in an evening of imaginative and genre-spanning chamber music. With a program that blends classical tradition with contemporary flair, the trio promises a performance that is both intimate and exhilarating.

Fascinated by the storytelling power of the classical guitar, the Volterra Project Trio explores narration without words.

With their new album Parole in Musica, Antigoni Goni, Luca Isolani and Maarten Vandenbemden bring their full range of color and expression to a program of music inspired by stories from stage, screen and literature, beginning with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet retold through Leonard Bernstein’s brilliant score as a tragedy on the streets of New York’s West Side, and ending with Grieg’s incidental music to scenes from the exotic travels of Ibsen’s antihero Peer Gynt. Along the way, we hear Luca Isolani’s own Note fuori campo (a homage to Nino Rota), the enchanted world of children’s stories brought to life in Ravel’s Mother Goose suite, and two songs from Pornography, a provocative musical by the Greek cultural icon — and iconoclast — Manos Hadjidakis.

Recorded by British sound engineer John Taylor and distributed by NAXOS records, Parole in Musica was released on all streaming platforms in May 2025.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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CONTRA-TIEMPO
2026-03-19 19:30 | Shingleton Dance Space, 707 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Shingleton Dance Space

Work in Progress: Roots of Loving Us

Some creative works come together quickly, like a spark catching fire. Others take years to take root and grow — expanding across time and location. Join us as we culminate a creative residency with LA-based activist dance company CONTRA-TIEMPO and share excerpts from their newest work in progress. Roots of Loving Us is a multi-year community engagement, collaborative research project and performance created by holly johnston of Responsive Body and Ana María Álvarez, artistic director of CONTRA-TIEMPO.

Inspired by the idea of chosen families, the new work uses somatic healing and ancestral technologies of dance, music and imagery to present narratives of adoption, foster care and bioadaptive families. Through community collaborations, such as their work with Music Therapy students at Shenandoah Conservatory; cross-sensory experiences; and innovative production elements, this work is a testament to lives transformed by the choice to love forever.

This event is presented by Performing Arts Live in partnership with the Shenandoah Conservatory music therapy program.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Sponsors

The presentation of Roots of Loving Us by CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Foundation and the Mellon Foundation.

Roots of Loving Us by CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater is a National Performance Network (NPN) Creation & Development Fund Project co-commissioned by ArtPower at University of California San Diego, Shenandoah University, University of Tampa and NPN. The Creation & Development Fund is supported by the Doris Duke Foundation, and the Mellon Foundation. For more information, www.npnweb.org.

The Performing Arts Live series is supported in part by funding from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation.

Development Partners

Community engagement and development labs for Roots of Loving Us have been supported by the following partners: Community Coalition; Echoes of Hope; Community Power Collective (CPC) of Los Angeles, CA; University of California San Diego (UCSD); Cal State; and Shenandoah University. The work will be completed during a summer 2026 residency at UCSD where it will premiere in October as part of the ArtPower series.

Support Performing Arts Live

Performing Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live.

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Escher String Quartet
2026-03-20 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Recognized for their profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty, Escher String Quartet is one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of its generation. Former BBC New Generation Artists and recipients of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, quartet members have captivated audiences across the globe, from their regular appearances at London’s Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms at Cadogan Hall to their designation as Season Artists with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in New York.

Known for its seamless ensemble work and emotionally rich interpretations, Escher brings both technical mastery and expressive depth to a wide range of repertoire. Featuring Mozart’s radiant String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat Major, K. 428; Barber’s stunning String Quartet in B Minor, op. 11; and Dvořák’s warm and lyrical String Quartet No. 13 in G Major, op. 106, Escher presents a thoughtfully curated evening that highlights the group’s versatility and brilliance across centuries of string quartet literature.

This special performance also welcomes a new face to our community: cellist Brook Speltz, a core member of the quartet, will be in residence this spring as a member of our conservatory faculty.

Join us for a luminous evening of chamber music — and a powerful reflection of the extraordinary artists and visionaries inspiring our students and shaping the future of our field.

“…eloquent, full-blooded playing… The four players offer a beautiful blend of individuality and accord”– BBC Music Magazine

“A fascinating snapshot of American quartets, with a recording that is brilliantly detailed, this is a first-rate release all around”– Strad Magazine

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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The Performing Arts Live series is supported in part by funding from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation.

Support Performing Arts Live

Performing Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live.

Learn More & Give Now

Studio Big Band
2026-03-21 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Jazz & Commercial Music

A Night on Broadway!

Discover the jazz roots of Broadway’s most unforgettable tunes with the Studio Big Band (Matthew Niess, director). From Embraceable You and I Got Rhythm to On the Sunny Side of the Street and Have You Met Miss Jones?, these classics come alive in vibrant big band arrangements. Have a favorite Broadway song? Email your request to the director at mniess@su.edu by February 1 for a chance to hear it performed!

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Chamber Brass Recital
2026-03-23 19:30 | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall

Shenandoah Conservatory students and faculty present a free recital featuring chamber music for brass.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Tuba-Euphonium Studio
2026-03-24 19:30 | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall

Under the direction of Adjunct Associate Professor and Tuba & Euphonium Zachary Bridges, members of the Tuba-Euphonium Studio present their spring concert.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Our Town
2026-03-26 00:00 - 2026-03-29 23:59 | Glaize Studio Theatre, 620 Millwood Avenue, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Glaize Studio Theatre

Thursday, March 26 at 7:30PMFriday, March 27 at 7:30PMSaturday, March 28 at 2:30PMSaturday, March 28 at 7:30PMSunday, March 29 at 2:30PMSunday, March 29 at 7:30PM

Written by Thornton Wilder

Directed by Kirsten Trump

Hailed by The New York Times as “Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town is a timeless American classic that continues to move audiences with its power and depth. Praised by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” this beautifully simple and profound drama — directed by Kirsten Trump — brings the small town of Grover’s Corners to life in three unforgettable acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.”

Wilder broke through many theatrical conventions of the day in his study of the human experience. His concept asks the audience to use its own imagination, as the play strips away traditional scenic elements and introduces the use of a narrator to guide us through this enchanting and familiar tale. We are reminded, once again, how precious and beautiful our time here on earth truly is.

Suggested Show Rating: PG

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Accessibility

Accommodations for disabilities may be arranged by contacting the Box Office at least three days prior to the performance.

Dancin’ Out
2026-03-27 00:00 - 2026-03-29 23:59 | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, 620 Millwood Avenue, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre

Friday, March 27 at 7:30PMSaturday, March 28 at 7:30PMSunday, March 29 at 2:30PM

Celebrate the vibrant range of movement styles as the Dance Ensemble takes the stage with original works that fuse contemporary and street forms. This captivating performance showcases the versatility and passion of our talented dancers through an array of original works, including innovative choreography by faculty members Lindsay Browning, Ben Howard and Katherine Zukeri, as well as special guests, whose original works push the boundaries of dance and stir the imagination.

Suggested Show Rating: PG

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Post-concert Talk-back

Sunday, March 29 | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre

Join us after the Sunday, March 29, performance for a post-concert talk-back with the choreographers.

Accessibility

Infrared hearing system headsets are available in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre only. Accommodations for disabilities may be arranged by contacting the Box Office at least three days prior to the performance.

Symphony Orchestra
2026-04-02 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Emanuele Andrizzi, Artistic Director & Conductor

Brahms Above All

Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Johannes Brahms with an evening of sweeping orchestral masterworks. The program begins with the exuberant Academic Festival Overture conducted by Simon Charette, a bold, brass-filled celebration of student life and youthful joy. Acclaimed pianist Timur Mustakimov* then takes the stage for Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, a monumental work of lyrical beauty, virtuosic fire and symphonic power. The evening concludes with the radiant Symphony No. 2 in D Major, a pastoral masterpiece that glows with warmth, serenity and melodic grace.

From festive fanfare to profound expression, this all-Brahms program promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Romanticism.

*denotes Student Soloists Competition winner

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Zoeter & Friends Faculty Chamber Music Concert
2026-04-06 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Join Garrick Zoeter (clarinet) and other distinguished faculty from Shenandoah Conservatory for an intimate evening of chamber music that highlights artistry, collaboration and musical storytelling. This dynamic recital brings together chamber partners in a program that spans expressive lyricism, virtuosic brilliance and rich ensemble dialogue. Featuring faculty artists who are celebrated performers and educators, the concert offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the depth, nuance and spontaneity that define chamber music at its finest.

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Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Choral Ensembles
2026-04-10 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Away You Rolling River

Jeffrey Marlatt, Shenandoah Voices directorHillary Ridgley, Shenandoah Chorus directorRichard W. Robbins, Conservatory Choir director

Away You Rolling River takes audiences on a musical voyage inspired by the call of distant horizons. Through evocative songs of nature, adventure and the open road, Shenandoah’s choral ensembles explore journeys both literal and emotional — echoes of longing, discovery and homecoming. Let the currents of music carry you across time and tide.

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Wind Ensemble
2026-04-11 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Timothy J. Robblee, Artistic Director & Conductor

Music without Borders

A powerful evening of music shaped by history, displacement and artistic resilience unfolds with Paul Hindemith’s Symphony in B-flat for Band, a cornerstone of the wind repertoire composed after Hindemith fled Nazi Germany for the United States. Alongside it, Kurt Weill’s Kleine Dreigroschenmusik — a spirited suite drawn from The Threepenny Opera — blends cabaret flair with biting satire from another German émigré turned American icon. Gustav Holst’s majestic “Jupiter” from The Planets adds depth, written by a British composer of German descent who changed his name during World War I to escape anti-German sentiment. The program concludes with Hymn of the Fallen by Erik Ruane ’27 (Bachelor of Music in Composition), winner of the 2025 William Averitt Prize for Excellence in Composition, offering a contemporary voice that resonates with themes of loss and remembrance. This concert stands as a tribute to the enduring power of music across borders, eras and identities.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Pre-concert Talk with Olga Kern
2026-04-12 13:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Join Shenandoah Conservatory’s piano faculty and special guests for a pre-concert talk introducing Olga Kern’s program featuring works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann, George Gershwin, Earl Wild, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Alexander Scriabin and Mily Balakirev.

This pre-concert talk is included as a free event with ticket purchase to its associated World of the Piano performance.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Join the Piano Society

Join Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events.

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Olga Kern
2026-04-12 14:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
World of the Piano

Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

With a vivid onstage presence, dazzling technique and passionate musicality, Olga Kern stands as one of the most charismatic and celebrated pianists of her generation. Since capturing the world’s attention as the Gold Medalist of the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition — the first woman in more than fifty years to do so — Kern has built a remarkable international career that continues to captivate audiences and critics alike.

She has performed with many of the world’s leading ensembles, including the Baltimore Symphony, Detroit Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra and Filarmonica della Scala, as well as the São Paulo Symphony and Stuttgart Philharmonic. Her acclaimed U.S. tours with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine and Royal Scottish National Orchestra have solidified her status as a dynamic force on the concert stage.

Kern is also a magnetic recitalist, appearing in storied halls globally — from New York and Fort Worth to Slovenia, Sweden and Italy — and major festivals such as the Gilmore Piano Festival, Ravinia, Chamber Music San Francisco and the Minnesota Beethoven Festival. The Connie & Marc Jacobson Director of Chamber Music at the Virginia Arts Festival and a Steinway Artist, Kern also serves on the piano faculty at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music.

With a program featuring Schumann’s Carnaval and Balakirev’s Islamay, along with works by Gershwin, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin, this is a rare opportunity to experience the power, precision and sheer artistry of one of today’s most electrifying performers.

This performance is made possible by Marjorie and John Lewis in honor of John O’Conor.

Program

Ludwig van Beethoven10 Variations on ‘La stessa, la stessissima’, WoO 73Robert SchumannCarnaval, op. 9George GershwinThree PreludesEarl WildVirtuoso Etude No. 7, based on Gershwin’s “Fascinatin’Rhythm”Sergei RachmaninoffSix moments musicaux, op. 16No. 4, PrestoSergei RachmaninoffÉtudes-Tableaux, op. 33 (1914 ed.)No. 8, G MinorSergei RachmaninoffMorceaux de fantaisie, op. 3 No. 4, PolichinellePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky18 Pieces, op. 72 No. 5, “Méditation”Alexander Scriabin8 Études, op. 42 No. 4, F-sharp Major No. 5, C-sharp MinorMily BalakirevIslamey

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“An absolute whiz at the piano”– The New York Times

“Call it star quality – music likes Kern, the way the camera liked Garbo”– Washington Post

Pre-concert Talk

Sunday, April 12 at 1:30PM | Armstrong Concert Hall

Join us on the Sunday of each World of the Piano performance at 1:30PM in Armstrong Concert Hall for a Pre-Concert Talk! Learn about the artist’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests.

Piano Masterclass

Monday, April 13 at 10AM | Armstrong Concert Hall

Observe the guest artists as they work with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Masterclasses are typically held on the Monday following each World of the Piano performance from 10AM to noon in Armstrong Concert Hall. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM.

Join the Piano Society

Join Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events.

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Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern
2026-04-13 10:00 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Observe Olga Kern’s masterclass with our keyboard students. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM.

Join the Piano Society

Join Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events.

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Clarinet Choir
2026-04-13 19:30 | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall

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

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Trombone Collective
2026-04-14 19:30 | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall

Under the direction of Director of Jazz & Commercial Music and Associate Professor of Trombone Matthew Niess, members of the Trombone Collective present their spring concert.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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CONTEMPO Ensemble
2026-04-16 20:00 | Bright Box Theater, 15 N Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Bright Box Theater

The Spring Playlist

Golder O’Neill, CONTEMPO Ensemble Director

Under the direction of Golder O’Neill, The Spring Playlist features an unforgettable evening of music curated and performed by members of the CONTEMPO Ensemble. This dynamic group of vocalists and instrumentalists — rooted in diverse musical traditions — presents a vibrant mix of pop, indie, soul, rock and original songs written by the ensemble.

Experience heartfelt performances, bold creativity and music that moves and connects.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Commercial Rock Ensemble
2026-04-17 19:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Jazz & Commercial Music

The Realm of Rock Music

The Commercial Rock Ensemble (Matthew Niess, director) takes the stage for a genre-defying journey through the bold, soulful and ever-evolving world of rock. From iconic vocal anthems and horn-driven powerhouses to boundary-pushing instrumental works, this dynamic performance celebrates the full spectrum of rock’s legacy. Featuring music inspired by legends like Tina Turner, Steely Dan, Radiohead, Frank Zappa and more, The Realm of Rock Music honors the past while embracing the innovative spirit that keeps the genre alive.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Big Band Workshop
2026-04-19 14:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601
Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern

Armstrong Concert Hall

Jazz & Commercial Music

Swingin’ into Spring

Celebrate the arrival of spring with Swingin’ into Spring, a lively concert featuring the Big Band Workshop under the direction of Alphonso Young, Jr. This vibrant program blends jazz standards and contemporary tunes that capture the season’s joy, renewal and energy, guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired and ready to embrace spring with a swing in your step.

Digital Program

Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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