Joseph Choi, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts in orchestral conducting, has been invited to the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City for his conducting debut on Sunday, Oct. 4. Choi will serve as guest conductor for a ... Continue Reading Conservatory Graduate Student to Make…
Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates All-Steinway School Designation
A life-sized Steinway Model “B” piano cake created by Buddy Valastro of Carlo’s Bake Shop topped off Shenandoah University’s Sept. 25 celebration of the completion of its All-Steinway School Initiative. Valastro is known as the “Cake Boss” and is one ... Continue Reading Have Your Cake and Eat…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces First Ever Jazz Soloist Competition for High School Students Shenandoah Conservatory is pleased to announce its first ever Jazz Soloist Competition!
Shenandoah Conservatory is pleased to announce its first ever Jazz Soloist Competition! High school students from across the nation are invited to submit video recordings to compete for scholarships, cash prizes and a chance to perform with The U.S. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces First Ever…
Alexander Bernstein Awarded 2nd Prize at Dublin International Piano Competition
Shenandoah Conservatory graduate student Alexander Bernstein was awarded second prize at the 2015 Dublin International Piano Competition (DIPC) on May 26. He competed against 62 other pianists from around the world and advanced through all four ... Continue Reading Alexander Bernstein Awarded 2nd Prize…
Composer Jonathan Newman Joins Shenandoah Conservatory Faculty
After an extensive national search, Shenandoah Conservatory is pleased to announce that Jonathan Newman, M.M., has been selected to serve as the next director of composition and coordinator of new music. Newman will succeed Prof. David T. Little who ... Continue Reading Composer Jonathan Newman Joins Shenandoah…
Sposato Named American Council on Education Fellow
The American Council on Education (ACE), has announced that Aimé Sposato, D.M.A., Shenandoah Conservatory’s associate dean for undergraduate studies and professor of voice, has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2015-16 academic year. “I must say that ... Continue Reading Sposato Named American Council on…
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Founding Director Harold Herman Announces Retirement
Shenandoah Conservatory Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theatre Harold “Hal” Herman, B.A., founder and producing artistic director of Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT), has announced his retirement, accepting the new position of artistic ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Founding…
Shenandoah Conservatory Presents Multi-faceted, Multi-disciplinary Residency with Indie-Classical Music Ensemble Newspeak
During the month of February, Shenandoah Conservatory presents a multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary residency with indie-classical music ensemble Newspeak. Hailed by The Washington Post for it’s “sophisticated compositions by cutting-edge ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Presents Multi-faceted, Multi-disciplinary…
Wynton Marsalis Completes Residency at Shenandoah Conservatory
In January 2015, legendary jazz trumpeter, music educator and Grammy Award-winning musician Wynton Marsalis completed his 2014-15 residency at Shenandoah Conservatory, and the highlight of his involvement is the world premiere of his newly revised, ... Continue Reading Wynton Marsalis Completes Residency at…