Rewarding and reaffirming — those are two of three words that Courtney Reilly, executive director of performances and engagement at Shenandoah Conservatory, used to describe the past 10 months. And it goes almost without saying, this word as well: ... Continue Reading Innovation and Creativity Bring Performances…
Musical Mathematician Libby Beller ‘19 Enjoys the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ Double majoring in clarinet performance and mathematics
Elizabeth (Libby) Beller ‘19 is a double major in clarinet performance and mathematics at Shenandoah University, where she says she “gets the best of both worlds” — the opportunity to become a thriving, world-class musician as well as satisfy her ... Continue Reading Musical Mathematician Libby Beller ‘19…
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…
Inaugural ‘100 Mile Joe’ Scholarships Awarded
Senior music performance major Michael Hollin (above, center) and senior music education major Sara Johnson (above, left) have won the inaugural 100 Mile Joe Scholarship. The two were presented with their scholarship awards at the Horn Concert on ... Continue Reading Inaugural ‘100 Mile Joe’ Scholarships…
Shaping Lives: Multiple Generations Attend Shenandoah
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…
