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…
Shenandoah University Announces Vivian Christy Sansoni Award
The family of Vivian Christy Sansoni is honored to pay tribute to her by creating a Shenandoah University scholarship in her memory. Vivian, a longtime student at the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA), was an actress, singer, dancer and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Announces Vivian Christy…
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Announces Its 33rd Season
For its 2016 season, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) will present four Broadway musicals on the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre stage — “My Fair Lady,” “Sweeney Todd,” “The Pirates of Penzance,” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”My Fair Lady (Thursday, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Announces…
Alexander Bernstein Awarded 3rd Prize at Verona International Piano Competition
Shenandoah Conservatory graduate student Alexander Bernstein was awarded third prize in the final round of the Verona International Piano Competition on Oct. 10, 2015. He competed against 45 other pianists from around the world and advanced through ... Continue Reading Alexander Bernstein Awarded 3rd Prize…
Conservatory Graduate Student to Make Conducting Debut at Carnegie Hall
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…
Ting-Yu Chen Leads Dance Project in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Invited by Tso’s Dance Association of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Associate Professor of Dance Ting-Yu Chen, M.F.A., served as artistic director for a full-evening dance project titled, “Chien-Lien, Lien Chien 2015.” She led a Taiwanese creative team of 20 ... Continue Reading Ting-Yu Chen Leads Dance Project…
