Shenandoah University will celebrate its 150th birthday in two years, and the university’s staying power is truly a testament to the power of sustained creative – and often audacious – thought. These qualities are also the defining characteristics ... Continue Reading Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., Tapped For…
Marlatt Moves Into New Role at Shenandoah Conservatory Senior Associate Dean to Serve as Interim Dean
Beginning on June 5, 2023, Shenandoah Conservatory Senior Associate Dean; Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs; Charlotte A. & Verne E. Collins Endowed Professorship and Professor of Music Education Jeffrey Marlatt, Ph.D., will shift ... Continue Reading Marlatt Moves Into New Role…
Broadway Legends Michael Park and Shannon Lewis Lead Creative Team for ‘Tuck Everlasting’
Broadway legends Michael Park and Shannon Lewis are leading the creative team for Shenandoah Conservatory’s upcoming production of “Tuck Everlasting.” Park, who serves as the guest director, originated the role of Angus Tuck in “Tuck Everlasting” on ... Continue Reading Broadway Legends Michael Park and…
Naumenko, with Foofat and Newman, Awarded Major Grant from Canada Council for the Arts
Assistant Professor of Voice Fotina Naumenko, D.M.A., in collaboration with conductor Nadège Foofat and Director of Composition, Coordinator of New Music and Associate Professor of Composition Jonathan Newman, M.M., has been awarded a major grant ... Continue Reading Naumenko, with Foofat and Newman,…
Shenandoah Conservatory Invited to Perform at 2022 Biennale Musica in Venice
The 127-year-old La Biennale di Venezia has invited Shenandoah Conservatory to perform as part of the 2022 Biennale Musica: Out of Stage in Venice, Italy. Working carefully with multiple partners, Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Invited to Perform…
Stepniak Releases Second Book on Music in Higher Education
Dean and Professor of Music Michael Stepniak, Ed.D., released his second book (this time as editor), “A More Promising Musical Future: Leading Transformational Change in Music Higher Education” (Routledge Press, July 19, 2022), this summer. This ... Continue Reading Stepniak Releases Second Book on…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season Live music, theatre and dance from students, faculty and acclaimed guest artists
Shenandoah Conservatory announces its 2022/23 season of live music, theatre and dance. The Conservatory Performs season features dozens of opportunities to witness and experience the arts, including a rich variety of performances by students, faculty ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season…
Music Therapy Program Partners with WMC to Launch Music Therapy Program
The Shenandoah Conservatory music therapy program has partnered with Valley Health to launch a music therapy program at Winchester Medical Center (WMC). Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Allison Terrell ’14, ’18 M.M.T., MT-BC, has been ... Continue Reading Music Therapy Program Partners with…
Harp Students Embark on U.K. Tour and Record at Abbey Road Studios
Shenandoah Conservatory harp students Brynn Olden ’25 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Serenity Flores ’25 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) received an invitation to participate in a once-in-lifetime U.K. tour opportunity, specially organized ... Continue Reading Harp Students Embark on U.K.…
Esports Course That Explores Music and Gaming Returns Class Teaches How Music Functions Within Video Games
Shenandoah University is excited to announce the return of a unique esports class this spring that will allow students to explore music and the role it plays in gaming and in society while also addressing global, cultural and social issues. The ... Continue Reading Esports Course That Explores Music…
