Shenandoah Conservatory

01/25/2025

💫 Invited Guest Choreographer Spotlight: Stephen Shynes 💫

Stephen Shynes is an interdisciplinary New York City-based artist with roots in Washington, D.C. His dance credits include work with Bill T. Jones, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Joffrey Ballet School, Apollo Theater, Mark Morris Dance Group and more. He has also ventured into creative directing , producing and choreographing for film and live performance.

The Shenandoah Conservatory Dance Ensemble will perform Shyne’s new original work during our upcoming Reflections: Invited Choreographers Showcase! Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more.

01/24/2025

💫 Invited Guest Choreographer Spotlight 💫
Ashanté Greene ’14 (B.F.A. in Dance) currently serves as the creative director for Dance Institute of Washington in Washington, D.C. She has studied under Debbie Allen and was a longtime member of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Professional Residency program at the Kennedy Center. During her time at Shenandoah University, she was featured as a soloist in many works and was the recipient of the Outstanding Performance in Dance Award and the Elizabeth Weil Bergmann Choreography Award.

The Shenandoah Conservatory Dance Ensemble will perform Greene’s new original work ‘Soulistic’ during our upcoming Reflections: Invited Choreographers Showcase opening later this month! Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more.

01/24/2025

NW Works Chimers continued celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special concert last month! Students from the music therapy, music education and music production & recording technology programs volunteer their time and talents to support the initiative.

The Shenandoah Conservatory music therapy program presented its fall 2024 NW Works Chimers concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, in Armstrong Concert Hall.

01/22/2025

“Processing Trauma Sonically in Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar’ (2019): Hauntology, Harmonic Signifiers, and Diegetic Vocality,” an article written by Associate Professor of Music History and Literature Laurie McManus was recently published in the Quarterly Review of Film and Video!

“Processing Trauma Sonically in Ari Aster’s ‘Midsommar’ (2019): Hauntology, Harmonic Signifiers, and Diegetic Vocality,” an article written by Coordinator

01/21/2025

01/19/2025

Laura Woyasz ’98 (B.F.A. in Musical Theatre) has joined the national tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” playing the role of Pattie! She joins Miguel Gil ’25 (B.F.A. in Musical Theatre) who is playing Seth.

Laura Woyasz ’98 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the national tour of “Kimberly Akimbo,” playing the role of Pattie. She joins

01/18/2025

Trumpeter, educator and administrator Alexander Serio ’09 (B.M. in Performance) was named one of Musical America's top 30 professionals of 2024!

Trumpeter, educator and administrator Alexander Serio ’09 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) was named one of Musical America's top 30 professionals of

01/17/2025

“Temporomandibular Disorders and the Singing Voice: A Summary of the Research,” an article written by Jane Clukey ’22 (D.M.A. in Pedagogy – Voice) was recently published in Voice and Speech Review!

“Temporomandibular Disorders and the Singing Voice: A Summary of the Research,” an article written by Jane Clukey ’22 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy

01/07/2025

ARTIST & PROGRAM CHANGE: Due to a newly added Broadway engagement, Jessica Vosk is unable to join us on April 29. In lieu of this program, we are thrilled to present Broadway legend Kate Baldwin performing her signature show, “How Did You Get This Number?”!

Hailed as “the redheaded firecracker” (The New York Times), Kate Baldwin brings her signature show to Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre for an evening of Broadway and popular songs and expert storytelling.

01/07/2025

❄️ The Shenandoah Conservatory Box Office is closed today as part of Shenandoah University's campus closure due to continued inclement weather. Tickets are available for purchase at any time via conservatoryperforms.org.

Due to snow, all SU locations are closed Tuesday, Jan. 7. J Term classes meet virtually as scheduled. Faculty/staff work remotely. ❄

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! The Shenandoah University Marching Band, members of the Shenandoah Conservatory Studio Big Band, and the SU cheerleading squad performed in the 2025 London New Year's Day Parade yesterday. Kick off the New Year by checking out the Studio Big Band concert at the link below!

LNYDP Concert Series, St Johns Smith Sinfonia- 29 December 29 12 241 The Normal Wind Ensembleunder the direction of Lisa Preston, Ryan Budzinski and Paul Car...

12/30/2024

The Shenandoah University Marching Band, alongside members of the Shenandoah Conservatory Studio Big Band and the SU cheerleading squad, is set to perform in the 2025 London New Year’s Day Parade.

The Shenandoah University Marching Band, alongside members of the Shenandoah Conservatory Studio Big Band and the SU cheerleading squad, is set to travel

12/19/2024

TAKE NOTE: The Box Office will close for the holidays tomorrow (Friday, December 20) at 5pm. Still looking for last-minute gift ideas? Visit conservatoryperforms.org to purchase gift cards and tickets!

Shenandoah Conservatory’s upcoming performances and events featuring music, theatre and dance entertainment for the Wi******er, Virginia, region.

12/17/2024

On December 8, a group of piano students and faculty attended a demonstration of Steinway & Sons' Spirio piano at the Steinway Gallery in North Bethesda.

12/11/2024

Students have been selected for the 2024-2025 Vivian Christy Sansoni Award. In 2015, the family of Vivian Christy Sansoni created a scholarship to the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA) in her memory. Vivian was a youth actress, singer, dancer, and musician and the arts provided a wonderful outlet for her creativity to thrive.

The award created in her name provides assistance to young performers when financial need prohibits exploration of their talent and creativity. Those selected will receive full or partial tuition assistance for arts instruction at the SCAA through this scholarship.

In 2015, the family of Vivian Christy Sansoni created a scholarship to the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA) in her memory. Vivian was a youth

12/07/2024

Join students and faculty for an evening of chamber music for brass.

Shenandoah Conservatory students and faculty present a free recital featuring chamber music for brass.

12/07/2024

Eva Gary ’25 (B.F.A. in Musical Theatre) will join “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” for the last leg of its U.S. national tour in 2025. Gary will play the lead role of Vivian Ward in the production based on the 1990 film of the same name.

Eva Gary ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will join “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” for the last leg of its U.S. national tour in 2025. Gary

12/06/2024

The NW Works Chimers create a fusion of beats that’ll have you on your feet this Friday. Come be a part of the rhythm, laughter and pure musical magic!

The NW Works Chimers is an electrifying Suzuki Tonechime Choir featuring adult musicians from NW Works and Shenandoah University students that creates a fusion of beats that’ll have you on your feet!