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…
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…
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…
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 Alum Petrina Jones ’93 Named Executive Director for Virginians for the Arts
Virginians for the Arts (VFTA) announced earlier this month that Petrina L. Jones will serve as their new Executive Director. “Petrina has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and is uniquely suited to lead Virginians for the Arts in engaging ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Alum Petrina Jones…