At least four albums featuring music performed, recorded and composed by Shenandoah Conservatory alumni and faculty have been nominated for 2025 Grammy Awards. ‘The Outsiders’ – Nominated for Best ... Continue Reading Albums Featuring Conservatory Alumni and…
Remembering Jim Kriewald, Former Conservatory Faculty and University Administrator
Shenandoah Conservatory joins the larger community in mourning the passing of Dr. James “Jim” A. Kriewald, affectionately known as James, Jim, and “Doc.” Jim passed away peacefully on Oct. 31, 2024, ... Continue Reading Remembering Jim Kriewald, Former Conservatory…
Students and Faculty Participate in GEL Trip to NYC to Experience AES Convention
The Music Production and Recording Technology (MPRT) program sponsored a Global Experiential Learning (GEL) trip to New York City in October. The group participated in the Audio Engineering Society ... Continue Reading Students and Faculty Participate in…
Vester Releases First Holiday EP, ‘Joy to the World’
Director and Assistant Professor of Contemporary Music Rod Vester, Ph.D., released his first holiday EP, “Joy to the World,” on Nov. 8. This collection features fresh, vibrant takes on holiday ... Continue Reading Vester Releases First Holiday EP,…
Schwarz and Stokes Premiere New Work in Memory of Inez Wyrick at Carnegie Hall
Associate Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., and Coordinator of Strings and Professor of Bass Donovan Stokes, D.M., will premiere a newly commissioned work by Zev Malina, “Fantasy for Cello and ... Continue Reading Schwarz and Stokes Premiere New…
Piano and Guitar Students Perform on Music at Noon Series
Pianists Jean Lin ’26 (Artist Diploma) and Sarah Morris ’24, ’25 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance, Graduate Certificate in Performing Arts Health & Fitness), and guitarists Josh Klein ’26 ... Continue Reading Piano and Guitar Students Perform…
Salley Presents Research at Digging Schoenberg Conference in Austria
Coordinator of Music Theory and Professor of Music Keith Salley, Ph.D., traveled to Vienna, Austria, in early November to participate in the “Digging Schoenberg” conference at the Arnold Schoenberg ... Continue Reading Salley Presents Research at Digging…
Students Experience ‘The Other Americans’ at Arena Stage
A group of more than 20 conservatory students attended a performance of “The Other Americans” at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Nov. 3, as part of Shenandoah Conservatory’s Capital ... Continue Reading Students Experience ‘The Other Americans’…
Tierno Presents Research on Musik-Stadt-Augsburg Conference in Germany
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Literature Alanna Ropchock Tierno, Ph.D., presented a paper, “Wedding Music, Gender, and Catholic Identity in Bi-Confessional Augsburg,” on Sept. 18, at the ... Continue Reading Tierno Presents Research on Musik-Stadt-Augsburg…
Adams Designs Costume for ‘Jersey Boys’ at Totem Pole Playhouse
Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Costume Design Jennifer Flitton Adams, M.F.A., was the costume designer for “Jersey Boys” at the Totem Pole Playhouse near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, which ... Continue Reading Adams Designs Costume for ‘Jersey…
Shenandoah Conservatory Concludes International Tour of Portugal and Spain with Performances of Handel’s ‘Acis & Galatea’
Shenandoah Conservatory students and faculty recently returned from a successful international tour across Portugal and Spain, presenting a concert staging of Handel's “Acis & Galatea” as part of ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Concludes International Tour…
McCown ’24 Performs in National Tour of ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical’
Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory Sarah McCown ’24 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Woodwind Doubling) recently won a national tour with Crossroads Live. She will play Reed 2 (flute, ... Continue Reading McCown ’24 Performs in National…
Research by Short Published in Music Theory Online, Presented at SMT’s National Conference
The academic article, “Three Sailors, Three Personalities: Choreomusical Analysis of the Solo Variations in ‘Fancy Free’” written by Associate Professor of Music Theory and Embedded Music Theory Tutor ... Continue Reading Research by Short Published in…
Key Performs and Records with Italian Pianist Matteo Cardelli for Switzerland Project
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Oboe Stephen Key, Performance Diploma, recently traveled to England, Switzerland, Germany and France to perform and record with the award-winning Italian pianist Matteo ... Continue Reading Key Performs and Records with…
Bertin Joins Conservatory Staff as Senior Box Office Associate
Jess Bertin, B.A., has been hired as a senior box office associate at Shenandoah Conservatory. Bertin will assist Box Office Manager Kaitlynne Dennis in providing leadership and oversight of ... Continue Reading Bertin Joins Conservatory Staff as…
Crockett Performs in Arlington and D.C., Releases Limited Edition Vinyl Records
Adjunct Associate Professor of CCM Voice Alison Crockett, M.M., is presenting two shows during the month of October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her original album, “On Becoming a Woman…”. The ... Continue Reading Crockett Performs in Arlington and…
O’Conor Serves on Juries for International Piano Competitions in Canada and China
Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Chair of Keyboard Division and Professor of Piano John O’Conor, Mus.D., will serve on the jury of two international piano competitions this fall: the inaugural ... Continue Reading O’Conor Serves on Juries for…
Şen Presents Research Virtually at Joint Symposium Hosted in Azerbaijan
On Friday, Sept. 20, Assistant Professor of Vocal Pedagogy Lori Şen, D.M.A., presented her research, “Sephardic Art Song: Western Classical Settings of Sephardic Folksongs,” at the Joint Symposium of ... Continue Reading Şen Presents Research Virtually at…
Davin Performs at Denver Guitar Festival, Lexington Bach Festival
Guitar Studio Director and Associate Professor of Guitar Colin Davin, M.M., presented a concert and masterclass as part of the annual Denver Guitar Festival hosted at the University of Denver Lamont ... Continue Reading Davin Performs at Denver Guitar…
Keating ’02 Leads Trip to Austria with Arts Chorale of Winchester
Professor Emerita of Voice, Choral Conducting and Choral Music and Adjunct Professor of Music (Conducting) Karen Keating ’02, D.M.A., led a trip to Salzburg, Austria, with the Arts Chorale of ... Continue Reading Keating ’02 Leads Trip to…
Frias Teaches Dance Technique and Choreography as Artist-in-Residence This Fall
The Shenandoah Conservatory Dance Division welcomes Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance Ruddy A. Frias, B.F.A., as its guest artist-in-residence this fall. Dance students will have the opportunity to ... Continue Reading Frias Teaches Dance Technique and…
Bournaki and Schwarz Perform Throughout Region During Summer Season
Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy & Performance Marika Bournaki, M.M., and Associate Professor of Cello Julian Schwarz, M.M., performed and participated in a number of professional engagements ... Continue Reading Bournaki and Schwarz Perform Throughout…
Celebrating 30 Years of NW Works Chimers
The Shenandoah Conservatory music therapy program celebrates 30 years of Chimers at Shenandoah University this year. VSA Chimers was established in 1994 under the direction of Clinical Training ... Continue Reading Celebrating 30 Years of NW…
Celebrating 50 Years of Music Therapy at Shenandoah Conservatory
This year, Shenandoah Conservatory students, faculty and alumni join together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the music therapy program, which launched in September 1974. It is the oldest music ... Continue Reading Celebrating 50 Years of Music…
Finn Releases New Music Video for Original Song, ‘Necessary Scars’
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Songwriting Juli Finn, B.M., recently released a new music video for her original song, “Necessary Scars.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EFRDQnpXpA “Necessary ... Continue Reading Finn Releases New Music Video…
Transitioning to Dorico: A Practical Seminar for Professional Composers
The recent news of MakeMusic discontinuing Finale has had a seismic effect on the music community. After creating a path for Finale-users to move to Steinberg's Dorico software, there is a need to ... Continue Reading Transitioning to Dorico: A Practical…
Book by Tierno on Polyphonic Mass Published by Boydell & Brewer
“The Polyphonic Mass in Early Lutheran Central Europe,” a book written by Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Literature Alanna Ropchock Tierno, Ph.D., was recently published by Boydell & Brewer. ... Continue Reading Book by Tierno on Polyphonic…
Opera Production Directed by Marchment Nominated for 2024 International Opera Awards
The production of Camille Erlanger’s “L’Aube rouge,” which was directed by Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.Mus., last October at Wexford Festival Opera in Ireland, is a ... Continue Reading Opera Production Directed by Marchment…
Kelly ’18 Joins Washington Commanders Marching Band and Drumline
Instructional Assistant and Dance Accompanist (Percussion) Daniel “D.K.” Kelly II ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) recently joined the National Football League’s Washington Commanders Marching ... Continue Reading Kelly ’18 Joins Washington Commanders…
Remembering Conservatory Professor Emeritus Stephen Johnston
Professor Emeritus of Conducting and Clarinet Stephen Johnston, D.M.A., passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, Aug. 16. Shenandoah Conservatory joins the larger Shenandoah University community in ... Continue Reading Remembering Conservatory Professor Emeritus Stephen…
Marchment Serves on Panel for Opera America’s Feedback Auditions Program
Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.Mus., served on an audition panel with Opera America on Saturday, Aug. 24, as part of the Feedback Auditions program. She joined Elliot ... Continue Reading Marchment Serves on Panel for…
Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19 Featured in The Winchester Star for Work with Grafton Integrated Health Network
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Musicianship Fredrica Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19, M.M.T., MT-BC, was featured in The Winchester Star article, “Kids with special needs shine when given the ... Continue Reading Dooley-Brown ’11, ’19 Featured in…
Marchment Directs ‘Die zauberflöte’ at Berlin Opera Academy
Director of Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment, B.Mus., directed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's “Die zauberflöte (The Magic Flute, K. 620)” this summer for Berlin Opera Academy’s young artist ... Continue Reading Marchment Directs ‘Die zauberflöte’ at…
Tierno Presents Paper on Palestrina at Medieval and Renaissance Music Conference
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Literature Alanna Ropchock Tierno, Ph.D., presented the paper, “Palestrina Goes to Poland: The Lutheran Reception of Tridentine Catholic Masses,” on July 7, at the ... Continue Reading Tierno Presents Paper on Palestrina…
Viña Teaches at Interlochen Arts Camp and Drummin’ Dragons Percussion Camp
Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn R. Viña, D.M.A., taught at Interlochen Arts Camp again this summer, working with high school percussion students in percussion ensemble, studio class, private ... Continue Reading Viña Teaches at Interlochen Arts…
Coulson Performs at SU, Explores Europe During Sabbatical
Associate Dean for Curriculum & Assessment and Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., celebrated and explored her professional, academic, and personal passions in a variety of ways during ... Continue Reading Coulson Performs at SU, Explores…