Shenandoah University will host its eighth annual National Jazz Workshop (NJW) from Sunday, July 10, through Friday, July 15. The six-day intensive program features nearly 100 participants from across the United States ranging in age from rising high ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University to Host Eighth…
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Presented During Commencement
Shenandoah University presented one of its top honors, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, to seniors Emma Stafford ’16 and Seth Walker ’16, as well as Graduate Programs Librarian, Senior Librarian and Adjunct Professor of Conservatory Academics ... Continue Reading Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Presented…
Rick Edinger Joins Musical Theatre Program Faculty Edinger to Serve as Music Director and Assistant Professor of Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Rick Edinger to the musical theatre program as music director and assistant professor of theatre beginning August 16, 2016. “Rick Edinger will be a fantastic addition to the conservatory faculty, and to musical ... Continue Reading Rick Edinger Joins Musical Theatre…
Broadway Veteran Kevin Covert Appointed Director of Musical Theatre and Assistant Professor of Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Kevin Covert as director of musical theatre and assistant professor of theatre beginning August 2016.“After leading this program for nine years, there is no one I'd rather be handing the ‘keys’ over to than my ... Continue Reading Broadway Veteran Kevin Covert Appointed…
Two Students Awarded Strong Scholarships
Two Shenandoah University undergraduate students, Aileen Burke and Danielle Confletti, have been awarded $5,000 scholarships through the Hattie M. Strong Foundation (HMSF). The students were chosen based on their letters of application and personal ... Continue Reading Two Students Awarded Strong Scholarships
Jeff Poulin of Americans for the Arts to Speak at Shenandoah Conservatory
Arts Education Program Manager for Americans for the Arts Jeff M. Poulin will speak at Shenandoah Conservatory’s Performance Forum at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, in Armstrong Concert Hall, on the campus of Shenandoah University. Poulin will share ... Continue Reading Jeff Poulin of Americans for…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2016 Alumni Award Recipients
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the recipients of the 2016 Shenandoah Conservatory Alumni Awards. This year, nine alumni from an array of performing arts disciplines have been chosen by conservatory faculty and leadership to receive one of two ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2016 Alumni…
Harold ‘Hal’ Herman: April 1, 1932 – January 13, 2016
Shenandoah Conservatory Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theatre and Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Harold “Hal” Herman, B.A., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. Hal’s ... Continue Reading Harold ‘Hal’ Herman: April 1,…
Professor’s European Bass Tour Included Stop in Paris Shortly After Attacks
When Coordinator of Strings and Professor of Bass Donovan Stokes, D.M., heard France’s borders were closed as a result of the November 2015 Paris attacks, he wondered if he’d be able to fulfill his commitment of teaching at the Paris Conservatoire ... Continue Reading Professor’s European Bass Tour Included…