The Shaffer-Barbera-Ironmonger family tradition began at Shenandoah approximately 90 years ago. The importance of this tradition is best summarized by Percy Ironmonger ’64, who said, “Shenandoah shaped our lives.” For four generations, Percy and ... Continue Reading Shaping Lives: Multiple Generations Attend…
Singer/Actor Finds Her ‘True Self’ at Shenandoah
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre alumna Jesse Hooker '10, has been cast in many stage roles, but the part she enjoys playing the most is herself. Hooker found her professional niche while attending Shenandoah, making her star shine brighter ... Continue Reading Singer/Actor Finds Her ‘True Self’…
Shenandoah Honors Faculty Retirees
This spring, the university community honors four highly respected, long-term faculty members as they prepare for retirement. Professor of Music (Theory) Donald Black, M.F.A., M.A.; Director of Church Music and Professor of Music (Organ, Harpsichord) ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Honors Faculty Retirees
Students to Compete in Apple Blossom’s Got Talent Finals
Five Shenandoah University students will compete for the grand prize of $5,000 during the final round of Apple Blossom’s Got Talent, a new Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® event, to be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the Sprint Tent, located ... Continue Reading Students to Compete in Apple…
GCP 2014 Reflection: Morocco
(Above) GCP Morocco group at Volubilis (Roman ruins) Associate Professor of Costume Design Cheryl Yancey, M.F.A. reflects on her Global Citizenship Project 2014 trip to Morocco How do I describe in just a few words the wonder and joy that was the ... Continue Reading GCP 2014 Reflection: Morocco
Professor Raises More Than $8,000 for Scholarships with 100-mile Run
You’ve already done the math. Adjunct Associate Professor of Music/French Horn Joe Lovinsky’s 100-mile journey translated into more than $8,000 raised for French horn scholarships at Shenandoah University. That’s more than $80 per mile! In “just” 31 ... Continue Reading Professor Raises More Than $8,000…
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Enters 31st Season
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) presents its 31st season this summer, beginning with “Man of La Mancha,” from Wednesday, June 11, through Sunday, June 22. “Monty Python's Spamalot,” a musical comedy adapted from the 1975 film Monty Python and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Enters…
Shenandoah Celebrates the Careers of Invaluable Musical Mentors
Shenandoah University will celebrate the careers of Donald Black, professor of music (theory), and Steven Cooksey, director of church music and professor of music (organ, harpsichord) on Saturday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Goodson Chapel/Recital ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Celebrates the Careers of…
Shenandoah Hosts NATS Virginia Chapter Spring Conference
More than 500 student singers, voice teachers and parents will descend on Shenandoah University from Thursday, Feb. 27, through Saturday, March 1, for the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Virginia Chapter Spring Conference. The ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Hosts NATS Virginia Chapter…
