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SUMMARY:Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaun Evans\, Conductor \n\n\n\nTake a musical journey through the rich traditions of wind band music as the Symphonic Band\, under the direction of Shaun Evans\, presents Throwback Thursday\, a vibrant program celebrating timeless melodies\, spirited rhythms and the enduring appeal of classic works for symphonic winds. Featuring Percy Fletcher’s lively Vanity Fair\, Hugh M. Stuart’s colorful Three Ayres from Gloucester\, beloved selections by Percy Grainger and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ iconic Folk Song Suite\, this engaging concert showcases the expressive beauty\, energy and distinctive character of the wind band tradition. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-symphonic-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music
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SUMMARY:Big Band Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nThe Big Band Workshop (Alphonso Young\, Jr.\, director) presents an exciting concert celebrating the sound and spirit of big band music across the decades. From the swing era to contemporary jazz\, this performance traces the evolution of America’s big band tradition through timeless music\, iconic styles and fresh interpretations. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-big-band-workshop/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nThe Great\n\n\n\nJoin the Symphony Orchestra for an evening of orchestral masterworks filled with drama\, lyricism and virtuosic brilliance. The program opens with Carl Maria von Weber’s exhilarating Overture to Der Freischütz\, a cornerstone of German Romanticism whose vivid orchestration and dramatic storytelling helped shape the future of opera. \n\n\n\nThe orchestra is then joined by saxophone soloist Coleman Wright ’28 (D.M.A. in Performance) for Henri Tomasi’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra\, a colorful and expressive showcase that blends brilliance\, virtuosity and French sophistication. One of the most beloved works in the saxophone repertoire\, the concerto highlights the instrument’s remarkable range of character and emotion. \n\n\n\nThe evening concludes with Franz Schubert’s monumental Symphony No. 9 in C Major\, known as “The Great.” Expansive in scale and brimming with lyrical beauty\, rhythmic vitality and orchestral grandeur\, this beloved masterpiece showcases Schubert’s remarkable gift for melody and symphonic storytelling. Together\, these works create a captivating journey through drama\, virtuosity and the extraordinary expressive power of the orchestra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nCarl Maria von WeberOverture to Der Freischütz (The Marksman)\, op. 77Henri TomasiConcerto pour saxophone alto et orchestreFranz SchubertSymphony No. 9 in C Major\, D. 944 (“The Great”)\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Symphony Orchestra
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SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimothy J. Robblee\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nCelebration!\n\n\n\nJoin the Wind Ensemble for an inspiring program that celebrates the expressive power and rich traditions of the wind band repertoire. Anchoring the performance is Lincolnshire Posy\, Percy Grainger’s beloved masterpiece inspired by English folk songs and widely regarded as one of the most significant works ever written for wind ensemble. \n\n\n\nThe program also features the joyful energy of Adolphus Hailstork’s Celebration!\, the lyrical storytelling of Jonathan Newman’s Novel Romance and Johannes Brahms’ timeless Three Chorale Preludes in a stirring wind ensemble setting. Together\, these works offer an engaging musical journey that spans folk traditions\, romantic lyricism and contemporary expression. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-wind-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Wind Ensemble
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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nBasically Basie\n\n\n\nThe Studio Big Band (Matthew Niess\, director) celebrates the timeless music and unmistakable swing of Count Basie. From blues-driven grooves to explosive shout choruses\, this concert highlights the elegance\, power and rhythmic drive that made the Basie Orchestra one of the most influential big bands in jazz history. Enjoy an evening of classic swing\, soulful solos and the enduring sound of Basie. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-studio-big-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Piano Masterclass with Orli Shaham
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObserve Orli Shaham’s masterclass with our keyboard students. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9AM. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-piano-masterclass-with-orli-shaham/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Orli Shaham
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Dabinett/McKelway Performance\n\n\n\n\nA consummate musician recognized for her grace\, subtlety and brilliance\, acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham has earned praise from critics around the world for her expressive artistry and exceptional musicianship. The New York Times has called her a “brilliant pianist\,” The Chicago Tribune hailed her as “a first-rate Mozartean\,” and The Guardian described her performance at the BBC Proms as “perfection.” Renowned for bringing both technical mastery and profound musical insight to the stage\, Shaham is celebrated as one of the leading pianists of her generation. \n\n\n\nAn internationally sought-after soloist\, recitalist and chamber musician\, Shaham has appeared with many of the world’s foremost orchestras\, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, Philadelphia Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra. Equally at home in recital\, she has performed in major concert halls and festivals across North America\, Europe and Asia\, captivating audiences with programs that combine intellectual depth\, warmth and virtuosity. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon’s program opens with a curated selection of works by Clara Schumann\, celebrating the artistry and enduring legacy of one of the nineteenth century’s most influential pianists and composers\, followed by a captivating journey through Romantic masterworks and contemporary piano literature. Frédéric Chopin’s luminous Berceuse\, intimate Nocturne in B Major and exuberant Ballade No. 3 showcase the composer’s unparalleled gift for lyricism\, elegance and poetic expression. Contrasting these beloved masterpieces are John Adams’ mesmerizing China Gates\, with its shimmering minimalist textures\, and Sarah Kirkland Snider’s evocative The Currents\, a contemporary work of striking emotional depth and atmospheric beauty. Together\, these selections create a compelling exploration of the piano’s expressive possibilities\, weaving together tradition and innovation in a recital of remarkable color\, imagination and artistry. \n\n\n\nBeyond the concert stage\, Shaham is a dedicated educator and advocate for music engagement. She serves on the faculty of The Juilliard School\, is co-host and creative for the nationally syndicated radio program From the Top and founded the interactive children’s concert series Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of today’s most distinguished pianists in an evening of extraordinary artistry and musical expression. \n\n\n\nThis performance is made possible by the Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway World of the Piano Fund\, established in 2015 in commemoration of the wedding anniversary of Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nClara SchumannThree Preludes and Fugues\, op. 16Clara SchumannQuatre Pièces caractéristiques\, op. 5Clara SchumannScherzo No. 1 in D Minor\, op. 10Clara SchumannTrois Romances\, op. 11Clara SchumannDrei Romanzen\, op. 21Clara SchumannRomanze in B Minor\, WoOFrédéric ChopinBerceuse\, op. 57John AdamsChina Gates for Solo PianoSarah Kirkland SniderThe CurrentsFrédéric ChopinNocturne in B Major\, op. 62\, no. 1Frédéric ChopinBallade No. 3 in A-flat Major\, op. 47\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPre-concert Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 20 at 1:30PM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nJoin 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 Orli Shaham’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests. \n\n\n\nPiano Masterclass\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 21 at 9:15AM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nObserve Orli Shaham as she works with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9AM. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-orli-shaham/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Pre-concert Talk with Orli Shaham
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Shenandoah Conservatory’s John O’Conor as he speaks with Orli Shaham about her career and upcoming program featuring works by Clara Schumann\, Frédéric Chopin\, John Adams and Sarah Kirkland Snider. \n\n\n\nThis pre-concert talk is included as a free event with ticket purchase to its associated World of the Piano performance. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-pre-concert-talk-with-orli-shaham/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Dan Tyminski Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFourteen-time Grammy Award winner Dan Tyminski has become one of the defining voices of modern bluegrass\, building a career that spans traditional roots music\, genre-defying collaborations and unforgettable live performances. Known for lending his voice to “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” in the film Oh Brother\, Where Art Thou? and the global hit “Hey Brother” with Swedish DJ and EDM-pioneer Avicii\, Tyminski spent more than three decades performing with Alison Krauss and Union Station while establishing himself as an acclaimed solo artist\, songwriter and instrumentalist. Joined by an exceptional group of musicians\, Tyminski brings audiences an unforgettable evening of bluegrass virtuosity\, heartfelt storytelling and the unmistakable sound that has captivated audiences around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Tyminski might have one of the most recognizable voices in acoustic music.”– NPR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n…one of the finest (bands) of its kind ever assembled.”– Bluegrass Today \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nSeason Kick-Off Party!\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 18 at 6PM | Armstrong Hall Courtyard \n\n\n\nJoin us in the courtyard as we kick off our season with a festive pre-concert party featuring live music and a cash bar with wine\, beer and signature cocktails. \n\n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming 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. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-dan-tyminski-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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SUMMARY:Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\nPercussion Ensemble\n\n\n\nExperience the extraordinary world of percussion as the Percussion Ensemble takes the stage for its spring concert. Under the direction of Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn Viña\, members of the ensemble present a dynamic program showcasing the remarkable range of sounds\, colors and textures that percussion instruments can create. From intricate rhythms and resonant melodies to bold\, high-energy ensemble playing\, this engaging concert celebrates the versatility\, precision and expressive power of percussion.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-percussion-ensemble/
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SUMMARY:Shenandoah Guitar Festival: Student Showcase Concert
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the next generation of guitarists at the Shenandoah Guitar Festival Student Showcase Concert\, the culminating event of this year’s festival. Directed by Candice Mowbray ’03\, ’12 (Master of Music in Performance\, Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance)\, this inspiring performance features outstanding student artists in a vibrant program that reflects the artistry\, growth and collaboration cultivated throughout the festival. Showcasing a range of styles and voices\, the concert offers a fitting finale to a weekend dedicated to the guitar. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Shenandoah Guitar Festival\n\n\n\nNow 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.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-06-sgf-student-showcase-concert/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music,Shenandoah Guitar Festival
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SUMMARY:Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder the direction of Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn Viña\, members of the Percussion Ensemble present their spring concert. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-percussion-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music,Studio & Chamber Ensembles
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SUMMARY:Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Symphonic Band presents an afternoon of works for symphonic winds under the direction of Shaun Evans. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-symphonic-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music,Wind Ensemble
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SUMMARY:NW Works Chimers
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to move and groove with the NW Works Chimers! The ensemble is an electrifying Suzuki Tonechime Choir featuring adult musicians from NW Works and Shenandoah University students that creates a fusion of beats that’ll have you on your feet. This community-based music therapy program isn’t just a concert; it is a lively celebration of personal growth\, human connection and self-expression. Let the diverse melodies transport you to a world of joy\, where boundaries fade away and music unites us all. Come be a part of the rhythm\, laughter and pure musical magic – it’s more than a concert\, it’s an experience! \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout NW Works Chimers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNW Works Chimers is a campus and community partnership between NW Works and the Shenandoah University Music Therapy program. NW Works is a 501(c)(3) non-profit striving to bridge the employment gap for people with disabilities and others facing barriers to meaningful employment.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-nw-works-chimers/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music
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SUMMARY:Big Band Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nSwingin’ into Spring\n\n\n\nCelebrate 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. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-big-band-workshop/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Jazz & Commercial Music,Music,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Commercial Rock Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nThe Realm of Rock Music\n\n\n\nThe 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 Joan Jett & The Blackhearts\, Duran Duran\, Billy Joel\, Blondie and more\, The Realm of Rock Music honors the past while embracing the innovative spirit that keeps the genre alive. \n\n\n\nThis production contains theatrical haze\, flashing lighting and a strobe light effect. Contact the Box Office for more information. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-commercial-rock-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:BIKEncerto: a concerto for solo bicycle and orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing Reynaliz Herrera & Ideas\, Not Theories\n\n\n\nReynaliz Herrera is a musical artist\, percussionist and composer based in Boston. She is also the founder and artistic director\, composer and lead performer of the theatrical percussion company for unconventional instruments\, Ideas\, Not Theories. Herrera’s work focuses extensively on the use of the bicycle as a musical instrument\, and her creative process and goal in general\, has been to explore and research the musical bike’s different capabilities by composing and performing her own bicycle music. She usually performs these compositions with her company Ideas\, Not Theories. \n\n\n\nHerrera takes the stage at Shenandoah Conservatory with her composition BIKEncerto: a concerto for solo bicycle and orchestra\, an inventive work that reimagines the bicycle as a virtuosic musical instrument. In this captivating concert\, Herrera will perform as the bicycle percussion soloist\, joined by her ensemble Ideas\, Not Theories\, performing as the concerto’s orchestra of strings and woodwinds. \n\n\n\nStructured in four movements\, BIKEncerto explores the surprising musical possibilities of the bicycle — its melodic spokes\, frame tubes\, tuned tires\, chainwheels and wheel rims\, transformed into a rich palette of rhythm\, color and texture. Each movement highlights a different sonic character of the instrument\, revealing how everyday objects can become vehicles for complex and sophisticated musical expression. \n\n\n\nBy treating bicycles and unconventional percussion with the same seriousness and artistic care as traditional orchestral instruments\, Herrera invites audiences to listen differently\, discovering beauty\, nuance and virtuosity in unexpected places. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-bikencerto-a-concerto-for-solo-bicycle-and-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:EDGE Ensemble,Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Studio & Chamber Ensembles
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SUMMARY:Piano Masterclass with Olga Kern
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObserve Olga Kern’s masterclass with our keyboard students. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-piano-masterclass-with-olga-kern/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,Free Performances,Music,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Olga Kern
DESCRIPTION:World of the Piano\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\nShe 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. \n\n\n\nKern 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. \n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\nThis performance is made possible by Marjorie and John Lewis in honor of John O’Conor. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nLudwig 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\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“An absolute whiz at the piano”– The New York Times \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Call it star quality – music likes Kern\, the way the camera liked Garbo”– Washington Post \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPre-concert Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 12 at 1:30PM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nPiano Masterclass\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 13 at 10AM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nObserve 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-olga-kern/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Upcoming,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Pre-concert Talk with Olga Kern
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Shenandoah Conservatory’s John O’Conor as he speaks with Olga Kern about her career and upcoming program featuring works by Ludwig van Beethoven\, Robert Schumann\, George Gershwin\, Earl Wild\, Sergei Rachmaninoff\, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky\, Alexander Scriabin and Mily Balakirev. \n\n\n\nThis pre-concert talk is included as a free event with ticket purchase to its associated World of the Piano performance. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-pre-concert-talk-with-olga-kern/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,Free Performances,Music,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimothy J. Robblee\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nMusic without Borders\n\n\n\nA powerful evening of music shaped by history\, displacement and artistic resilience begins with Kurt Weill’s Kleine Dreigroschenmusik\, a spirited suite drawn from The Threepenny Opera that blends cabaret flair with biting satire from a German émigré who became an American icon. The program continues with Gustav Holst’s majestic “Jupiter” from The Planets\, a work of sweeping grandeur by a British composer of German descent who changed his name during World War I amid rising anti-German sentiment. \n\n\n\nOffering a contemporary perspective\, Hymn of the Fallen by Erik Ruane ’27 (Bachelor of Music in Composition)\, winner of the 2025 William Averitt Prize for Excellence in Composition\, reflects on themes of loss and remembrance. The evening culminates in 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. \n\n\n\nTogether\, these works form a compelling tribute to the enduring power of music across borders\, eras and identities. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-wind-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Upcoming,Wind Ensemble
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SUMMARY:Choral Ensembles
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAway You Rolling River\n\n\n\nJeffrey Marlatt\, Shenandoah Voices directorHillary Ridgley\, Shenandoah Chorus directorRichard W. Robbins\, Conservatory Choir director \n\n\n\nAway 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. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-choral-ensembles/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Upcoming,Voice & Opera
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SUMMARY:Zoeter & Friends Faculty Chamber Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINTENSITY\n\n\n\nJoin Garrick Zoeter and distinguished faculty from Shenandoah Conservatory for INTENSITY\, an electrifying evening of chamber music that explores the raw emotional power of sound. Featuring clarinetist Zoeter alongside Akemi Takayama (violin)\, Ko Sugiyama (violin)\, Doris Lederer (viola)\, Julian Schwarz (cello)\, Marika Bournaki (piano) and narrator John Bonanni\, this dynamic recital brings together celebrated performers and educators in a program that pulses with urgency\, lyricism and dramatic storytelling. \n\n\n\nThe evening showcases music that confronts grief\, memory\, faith and resilience with uncompromising force. Highlights include Prayer for solo clarinet by Kinan Azmeh\, the haunting Lamentation of the Bird and Remembrance for clarinet and piano by guest composer Polina Nazaykinskaya\, and Afilador by Andrea Casarrubios for clarinet and strings. Nazaykinskaya’s powerful Haim\, scored for narrator\, clarinet\, piano and string quartet\, weaves spoken word and music into a deeply human meditation\, while Sergei Prokofiev’s spirited Overture on Hebrew Themes adds a vibrant\, folkloric energy and rhythmic drive to the evening’s sweeping emotional landscape. \n\n\n\n“Intensity… it is all around us… in our lives… in the world… everywhere.” This concert embraces that conviction — music performed with utter commitment and fearless expression. Audiences will be moved\, challenged and inspired by an evening where artistry meets emotional immediacy\, and chamber music burns with blistering intensity. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-zoeter-friends-faculty-chamber-music-concert/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performances,Free Performances,Music,Studio & Chamber Ensembles
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nBrahms Above All\n\n\n\nImmerse 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. \n\n\n\nFrom festive fanfare to profound expression\, this all-Brahms program promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Romanticism. \n\n\n\n*denotes Student Soloists Competition winner \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-04-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Symphony Orchestra,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
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URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-03-studio-big-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Escher String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognized 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. \n\n\n\nKnown 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI’m delighted and honored to welcome my colleagues in Escher String Quartet to Shenandoah Conservatory! My own work with these wonderful students this semester and their passion has inspired me beyond words. I’m excited to have my colleagues share their experiences\, knowledge and unyielding zest for music with the conservatory both through workshops during the day and a public performance in the evening. We have a great program and would love to see everyone there!” \n\n\n\n– Brook Speltz\, Visiting Adjunct Assistant Professor of Cello \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“…eloquent\, full-blooded playing… The four players offer a beautiful blend of individuality and accord”– BBC Music Magazine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“A fascinating snapshot of American quartets\, with a recording that is brilliantly detailed\, this is a first-rate release all around”– Strad Magazine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Performing Arts Live series is supported in part by funding from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming 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. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-03-escher-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimothy J. Robblee\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nMystic Motion\n\n\n\nAn unforgettable evening awaits as the Wind Ensemble launches the concert with 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. The program then turns inward with Reminiscence by Kathryn Salfelder\, a poignantly crafted work that evokes reflection\, memory and quiet strength. Closing out the performance is Michael Colgrass’s epic Winds of Nagual\, a mystical\, cinematic tour de force inspired by the writings of Carlos Castaneda that transports listeners on a vivid\, imaginative journey. \n\n\n\n\n\nLean In & Engage\n\n\n\n\n\nQ. \n\n\n\nWhat are students learning or experiencing through this process?\n\n\n\n\n\nColgrass’ Winds of Nagual is one of the masterworks in the wind ensemble genre. It requires a tremendous amount of soloistic skill\, a ton of varied ensemble colors and the ability to switch from style to style rapidly to advance the characters portrayed by the piece.” \n\n\n\n– Tim Robblee\, director \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQ. \n\n\n\nWhat are you excited about for audiences to experience?\n\n\n\n\n\nWinds of Nagual portrays three characters and their development through programmatic music\, related musical motives and a story portrayed both musically and on a projection for the audience to follow along.” \n\n\n\n– Tim Robblee\, director \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-03-wind-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Upcoming,Wind Ensemble
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SUMMARY:Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience a spirited celebration of wind ensemble artistry as Shenandoah Conservatory’s Symphonic Band presents An Evening with Friends\, a special joint concert featuring the John Handley High School Symphonic Band under the direction of Doug Harrison alongside the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphonic Band led by Shaun Evans. This collaborative performance highlights the shared passion\, precision and expressive range of young and emerging musicians in a rich program of wind literature. \n\n\n\nThe John Handley ensemble opens the evening with dynamic works such as The Great Locomotive Chase by Robert W. Smith\, the evocative Cloudscapes by Tyler Arcari\, Astor Piazzolla’s Oblivion and the adventurous Pilatus: Mountain of Dragons by Steven Reineke. After intermission\, the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphonic Band takes the stage with exhilarating selections including Wild Nights! by Frank Ticheli\, Diamond Tide by Viet Cuong and Soul Suite No. 1 by Marie A. Douglas\, offering audiences a vibrant journey through contrasting styles and musical personalities. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-03-symphonic-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music,Wind Ensemble
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SUMMARY:Final Round of the Student Soloists Competition
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-03-final-round-student-soloists-competition/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music
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SUMMARY:Ear Candy: Symphony Orchestra with Wind Ensemble & Julia Wolfe
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nEar Candy New Music Festival\n\n\n\nSymphony Orchestra with Wind Ensemble & Julia Wolfe\n\n\n\nPresented as part of Shenandoah Conservatory’s Ear Candy New Music Festival\, the Symphony Orchestra and special guests present a program that bridges Romantic imagination with contemporary innovation. \n\n\n\nThe Symphony Orchestra (Emanuele Andrizzi\, conductor) opens the concert with Symphonie fantastique\, H. 48 by Hector Berlioz\, a revolutionary Romantic masterpiece renowned for its vivid orchestration and dramatic storytelling. \n\n\n\nShifting to contemporary innovation\, the program celebrates the bold imagination and sonic brilliance of 2025/26 distinguished composer-in-residence and Pulitzer Prize winner Julia Wolfe with two of her large-ensemble works. The Wind Ensemble (Timothy J. Robblee\, conductor) takes the stage to perform Zigzag\, a recently commissioned piece by a consortium that included Shenandoah Conservatory that is a high-energy\, rhythmically charged work pulsing with drive and daring. \n\n\n\nBringing the evening to an electrifying close\, Wolfe’s Flower Power unleashes a genre-defying surge of rhythmic vitality and countercultural spirit\, featuring the Symphony Orchestra with special guest soloists Garrick Zoeter (clarinet)\, Colin Davin (electric guitar)\, Karlyn Viña (drums)\, Eoín Fleming ’20\, ’22 (electric organ)\, Christian Hartman ’26 (cello) and Donovan Stokes (double bass). \n\n\n\nPart 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Guest Composer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia 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. \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nHer music is published by Red Poppy Music and G. Ricordi & Co.\, New York (ASCAP) and is distributed worldwide by the Universal Music Publishing Group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Program\n\n\n\nShenandoah 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.] \n\n\n\n\nView Digital Program
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-02-ear-candy-symphony-orchestra-with-wind-ensemble-julia-wolfe/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Shenandoah New Music,Symphony Orchestra,Upcoming,Wind Ensemble
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