Producer Dan Merceruio ’06 (Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Commercial Music), along with Leslie Ann Jones and Michael Romanowski, received a Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album for the “Soundtrack of the American Soldier.” The project was ... Continue Reading Merceruio ’06 Wins Grammy for…
Shenandoah Conservatory Gathers to Support Ukraine Students, faculty and staff perform a Ukrainian folk hymn as a gift to the war-torn nation
Shenandoah Conservatory students, faculty and staff met at noon on Friday, March 4, at the Abrams Creek Amphitheatre to gather as a gesture of support to the citizens of Ukraine. Participants rehearsed and recorded “Cherez pole” (“Across the wide ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Gathers to Support…
Ballet Hispánico Residency at Shenandoah Conservatory Engages a Range of Audiences
Shenandoah Conservatory is hosting Ballet Hispánico for an extended residency throughout the Spring 2022 semester. For 50 years, Ballet Hispánico has been a leading voice in the arts, intersecting artistic excellence and advocacy. The company is the ... Continue Reading Ballet Hispánico Residency at Shenandoah…
Harp Students Embark on U.K. Tour and Record at Abbey Road Studios
Shenandoah Conservatory harp students Brynn Olden ’25 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) and Serenity Flores ’25 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) received an invitation to participate in a once-in-lifetime U.K. tour opportunity, specially organized ... Continue Reading Harp Students Embark on U.K.…
Conservatory Celebrates Strong Return to Indoor Performances
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been undeniably "catastrophic" for arts organizations, Shenandoah Conservatory saw hopeful signs of recovery this past fall with multiple sold-out concerts, increased ticket sales and increased point-of-sale donations ... Continue Reading Conservatory Celebrates Strong Return to…
Esports Course That Explores Music and Gaming Returns Class Teaches How Music Functions Within Video Games
Shenandoah University is excited to announce the return of a unique esports class this spring that will allow students to explore music and the role it plays in gaming and in society while also addressing global, cultural and social issues. The ... Continue Reading Esports Course That Explores Music…
Jefferson ’10 Awarded the 2022 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Jazz Educator of the Year Award
Joseph Jefferson ’10 (Master of Music in Pedagogy) was selected as the recipient of the Jazz Education Network’s 2022 Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Jazz Educator of the Year Award. Named after the legendary jazz educator, the award recognizes an outstanding ... Continue Reading Jefferson ’10 Awarded the 2022…
Shenandoah Conservatory Launches New Undergraduate Program in Contemporary Musicianship and Entrepreneur Development
Shenandoah Conservatory will launch the Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Musicianship & Entrepreneur Development (CMED) program in fall 2022, under the leadership of Director and Assistant Professor of Contemporary Music Rod Vester, Ph.D. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Launches New Undergraduate…
Vester Selected as One of the Top 30 Professionals of the Year by Musical America
Director and Assistant Professor of Contemporary Music Rod Vester, Ph.D., was selected as one of the Top 30 Professionals of the Year by Musical America. Rod Vester made a tough but sound decision during the pandemic summer of 2020. In the name of ... Continue Reading Vester Selected as One of…
