Shenandoah Conservatory

02/12/2025

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

Due to inclement weather, all SU locations are closed today, Feb. 12. Classes meet virtually unless otherwise noted by the professor. Faculty/staff work remotely. Child Care Center is closed.

02/12/2025

Several of the nation’s most exciting choreographers came to Shenandoah’s main campus to work directly with Shenandoah Conservatory’s Dance Ensemble to craft the performances in the Jan. 31-Feb. 2 concert, “Reflections: Invited Choreographers Showcase.”

Several of the nation’s most exciting choreographers came to Shenandoah’s main campus to work directly with Shenandoah Conservatory’s Dance Ensemble to

02/11/2025

Experience a symphonic journey this Saturday! Featuring a program that bridges the Romantic and Modern movements, the Symphony Orchestra delights with selections from Prokofiev to Korngold.

Experience a dynamic journey through music that bridges the Romantic and Modern eras in this thrilling program performed by the Symphony Orchestra.

02/10/2025

Enjoy an enchanting evening of guitar and harp, presented by faculty member Colin Davin with guest harpist Emily Levin.

Colin Davin partners with special guest harpist Emily Levin to present a free recital featuring music for guitar and harp.

02/07/2025

“Mindful Musical Fundamentals for Tuba,” a book written by Stephanie Ycaza ’19 (D.M.A. in Performance – Tuba), was recently published by Conway Publications. It contains 64 unique melodies that provide players with a mental, musical warm-up while utilizing their fundamental skills.

“Mindful Musical Fundamentals for Tuba,” a book written by Stephanie Ycaza ’19 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance – Tuba), was recently published by

02/06/2025

Julian Crowhurst’s ’13 (B.M. in Composition) “Perennial Order: Suite for Orchestra” will be premiered by the Münchner Rundfunkorchester (Munich Radio Orchestra) as part of the Let’s Play! Video Game Music in Concert program on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Prince Regent Theater in Munich, Germany. The piece will be conducted by J. Aaron Hardwick ’21, ’22 (D.M.A. in Conducting, Graduate Certificate in Esports Management), who is leading the Münchner Rundfunkorchester in the pioneering concert.

Julian Crowhurst’s '13 (Bachelor of Music in Composition) “Perennial Order: Suite for Orchestra” will be premiered by the Münchner Rundfunkorchester

02/05/2025

Beda Vining ’25 (B.M. in Music Education) was awarded the Presser Foundation’s 2024/25 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The award is designed to encourage and support the education of a music student who has achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive community.

Beda Vining ’25 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) was awarded the Presser Foundation’s 2024/25 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The award is designed to

02/04/2025

Congratulations to Akropolis Reed Quintet on their GRAMMY win for Best Instrumental Composition! Catch their performance on February 19 at the Bright Box Theater.

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02/04/2025

Emma Shockey ’25 (B.M. in Music Education with a Performance Certificate) was awarded a $5,000 scholarship award from the Hattie M. Strong Foundation to defray costs during student teaching in the fall semester. Shockey is a student teacher at Sycolin Creek Elementary School in Leesburg, Virginia, and Seneca Ridge Middle School in Sterling, Virginia.

Emma Shockey ’25 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a Performance Certificate) was awarded a $5,000 scholarship award from the Hattie M. Strong

01/31/2025

: Invited Choreographers Showcase opens tonight! Wishing all of our dancers, choreographers, crew and other creative support an incredible weekend of performances. Don't miss this powerful evening of that promises to captivate and inspire! Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more and purchase tickets.

📷 by Jeff Taylor

01/30/2025

Join the Ensemble this weekend for our annual showcase performances featuring breathtaking works by this season's invited guest choreographers and more!

⭐️ Ashanté Greene ’14 (‘Soulistic’)
⭐️ Eric Parra (restaging of Limón's ‘There Is a Time’)
⭐️ Stephen Shynes (‘Flowers for the Living’)
⭐️ Mike Esperanza (encore presentation of ‘Constellation’)

Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more and purchase tickets.

📷 by Jeff Taylor

01/28/2025

Known for their captivating sound and extraordinary technique, saxophonist Nicolas Arsenijevic and pianist Lise Charrin bring a fresh and electrifying energy to every stage. Join them this Friday for a special evening of music by Mozart, Bolcom, Decruck and Ravel!

Known for their captivating sound and extraordinary technique, saxophonist Nicolas Arsenijevic and pianist Lise Charrin bring a fresh and electrifying energy to every stage.

01/27/2025

It's the first week of classes for many of our conservatory students and we're channeling all the new year vibes and excitement as we dive into what promises to be an extraordinary spring semester! 💙❤️

The Shenandoah University Marching Band kicked off SU’s 150th year in grand fashion with a performance in the London New Year’s Day Parade on Jan. 1. The

01/27/2025

💫 Invited Guest Choreographer Spotlight: Eric Parra 💫

Eric Parra is a first-generation Colombian-American hailing from Union City, New Jersey. He is currently a performing artist with Limón Dance Company, Camille A. Brown & Dancers and the Metropolitan Opera House. Parra has numerous television, film and on-stage credits, including “POSE” on FX, “Hell's Kitchen” on Broadway and more.

The Dance Ensemble will perform Parra’s stunning restaging of José Limón’s ‘There Is a Time’ during our upcoming Reflections: Invited Choreographers Showcase opening later this week! Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more.

01/26/2025

Known for his extraordinary talent and expressive performances, guest saxophonist Joseph Murphy takes the stage this Tuesday evening in a program featuring music by Annika Socolofsky, Joan Tower, Andrew Cote, Paquito d’Rivera and more!

Known for his extraordinary talent and expressive performances, Joe Murphy takes audiences on a journey through a program featuring dynamic and diverse works for saxophone.

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.