Robert Larson, director

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Jazzathon continues with a daylong festival of outdoor performances at venues throughout campus. Presented every spring, Jazzathon provides an opportunity for students, faculty and guest artists to perform together.

This year’s festival features performances by Shenandoah Conservatory’s Jazz Ensemble (Craig Fraedrich, director); Little Big Band (Craig Fraedrich, director); Jazz Combos (Craig Fraedrich, Robert Larson, Matt Niess, directors) and special faculty and guest ensembles including Capitol Bones and Two Guys, Two Pianos.

Schedule*

11AM – 12:30PM Sarah’s Glen	A John Kirby Celebration Shenandoah Conservatory John Kirby Sextet Two Bass Hit with Donovan Stokes & Kevin Johnson
12:30PM – 1PM Abram’s Creek Amphitheater	Jazz Combo Directed by Matt Niess
1PM – 2PM Sarah’s Glen	MLO Fusion Project & Friends Robert Larson, keyboard; Golder O’Neill, bass; Stan McMullen, drums
2PM – 2:30PM Abram’s Creek Amphitheater	Jazz Combo Directed by Craig Fraedrich
2:30PM – 3:30PM Sarah’s Glen	Two Guys, Two Pianos with Tony Nalker & Robert Larson
3:30PM – 4:30PM Abram’s Creek Amphitheater	Little Big Band Directed by Craig Fraedrich
4:30PM – 5:30PM Sarah’s Glen	Capitol Bones Directed by Matt Niess
5:30PM – 6PM Abram’s Creek Amphitheater	Jazz Combo Directed by Robert Larson
6PM – 8PM Sarah’s Glen	Jazz Ensemble with Featured Guest Artists Tony Nalker, piano; Christal Rheams, voice

*Schedule is subject to change.

PERFORMERS & ENSEMBLES

TICKET & SEATING INFO

General Admission Wristband: $10

Wristbands provide access to the entire day of events (seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; capacity is limited). Bringing your own blanket or chair!

How to Purchase & Box Office Information​​

The Box Office is temporarily closed for on-site advanced purchases. Tickets for this event may be purchased in advance online or by calling the Box Office at (540) 665-4569 from 12PM to 5PM Monday through Friday. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on-site on the day of the performance beginning two hours prior to the concert. The Box Office will be located outside Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre.

COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY

• Masks are required for performers, staff and audiences at all times (including indoor and outdoor spaces).
• Regardless of vaccination status, all attendees must complete a symptom tracker and show proof of completion on the day of the concert. Any attendees with COVID-19-related symptoms or recent exposure to COVID-19 will not be permitted. A symptom tracker can be accessed in the following ways:
  • Shenandoah Go app (preferred method; available for free download)
  • Shenandoah Conservatory Visitor Symptom Check Google Form (available in advance)
  • Shenandoah Conservatory Visitor Symptom Check Paper Form (available on-site)
• All attendees must check in on-site to show their green health pass or visitor symptom check, pick up a wristband and be admitted into the performance venue area.
• Public restrooms are available in the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre lobby. Masks and social distancing are required at all times. Food and beverages may not be consumed within the immediate performance venue area.

Shenandoah Go App

Shenandoah University launched the Shenandoah Go app as part of its pledge to keep Shenandoah safe. App users log symptoms into the app each day (even when not on campus and the weekend). Mobile passes are shown to access buildings and activities on campus, including but not limited to dining hall, classes, rehearsals and performances, athletic practice, in-person events and more. Visit www.su.edu to learn more.

RAIN DATE: Sunday, April 11 from 11AM to 8PM

Photos by Ardy Wunder, Shenandoah University’s Office of Marketing & Communications (Fall 2020)