Ear Candy New Music Festival
Pulitzer Prize-winning Composer
Julia Wolfe
The Ear Candy New Music Festival celebrates the bold, boundary-pushing voices shaping contemporary music today. This year’s distinguished composer-in-residence for the festival is Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Julia Wolfe. Through performances, workshops and creative conversations, Wolfe joins our faculty and students for an immersive exploration of new music through her singular artistic lens — offering fresh insight into the sounds, ideas and innovations driving the music of our time.
EDGE Ensemble with Conservatory Choir
Friday, February 20 at 7:30PM
Armstrong Concert Hall
Part of Shenandoah Conservatory’s Ear Candy New Music Festival, the Conservatory Choir joins the EDGE Ensemble in an exploration of the masterful chamber and vocal music of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe.
Symphony Orchestra with Wind Ensemble
Saturday, February 21 at 7:30PM
Armstrong Concert Hall
Presented as part of Shenandoah Conservatory’s Ear Candy New Music Festival, the Symphony Orchestra and special guests present a program that bridges impressionist beauty with contemporary innovation.
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 30 at 7PM
Collage Concert
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
The Collage Concert shines a spotlight on the music of acclaimed guest composer Viet Cuong with a program featuring an exciting array of faculty and student performances.
February 6–8
Reflections: Invited Choreographers Showcase
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Three renowned guest choreographers — Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Brandi Coleman and Doug Varone — join the Dance Ensemble to present a captivating program of movement that transcends time and stirs the soul.
Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30PM
Collaborative Arts: Voice & Piano
Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall
Renowned soprano Kayleen Sánchez teams up with acclaimed pianist and composer Paul Sánchez to join Shenandoah Conservatory’s faculty and students in a uniquely intimate exploration of art song.
Saturday, February 14 at 7:30PM
Studio Big Band
Armstrong Concert Hall
Fall in love with the music all over again as the Studio Big Band celebrates the timeless power of love and melody.
Sunday, February 15 at 2:30PM
Anton Nel
Armstrong Concert Hall
Beloved by our faculty and audiences for his expressive brilliance and elegant command of the keyboard, internationally acclaimed pianist Anton Nel returns for an unforgettable recital that showcases his poetic touch, vast range and deep musical insight.
February 26 – March 1
Catch Me If You Can
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Written by Terrence McNally and featuring a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Catch Me If You Can is a high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams — and not getting caught.
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