Perform at the Highest Level
Shenandoah's music programs provide you with professional-level training for your career in the performing arts. Hone your performance skills in classes and lessons taught by distinguished artist faculty. Conservatory students enrolled in instrumental and vocal studies routinely gain acceptance into prestigious graduate schools throughout the country and abroad. They attend such respected programs as the Chautauqua Institute, Kneisel Hall, Aspen Music Festival, The Pierre Monteux School, Adamont and the Idyllwild Summer Program. Many of our graduates hold positions with national and international symphony orchestras and opera companies. Shenandoah's renowned composition faculty members specialize in new music, 和他们的工作是在全球范围内执行. Students' original works are also performed in ensemble and solo settings.
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Music News
Emanuele Andrizzi Appointed Director of Orchestral Studies, Associate Professor of Conducting
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of conductor, composer and pianist Emanuele Andrizzi, D.M.A., as director of orchestral studies and associate professor of conducting beginning August 2023. Dr. Andrizzi succeeds Conductor, Director ... Continue Reading Emanuele Andrizzi Appointed Director of…
Tristan Blankenship Appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Tristan Blankenship, M.M.E., as visiting assistant professor of music education beginning August 2023. Blankenship succeeds Chair of Conservatory Academics Division and Professor of Music Education ... Continue Reading Tristan Blankenship Appointed Visiting Assistant…
Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates 5th Annual ShenCoLAB
More than 250 students, faculty and staff participated in Shenandoah Conservatory’s fifth annual ShenCoLAB this past week. Twenty-three projects were led by 27 project leaders/co-leaders and presented in collaboration with more than 200 conservatory ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Celebrates 5th Annual…
Music Alumni
Hammel ’87, ’99 Recognized as Lowell Mason Fellow by NAfME
Alice M. Hammel ’87, ’99 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education) will be recognized by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as a Lowell Mason Fellow. This distinction is considered by NAfME to ... Continue Reading Hammel ’87, ’99 Recognized as…
Students, Faculty, Alumni Present Record Number of Presentations and Workshops at Voice Foundation’s Annual Symposium
Shenandoah Conservatory students, alumni and faculty presented a record number of podium presentations and pedagogical workshops at the Voice Foundation’s 52nd annual symposium, Care of the Professional Voice. This is the premier conference for voice ... Continue Reading Students, Faculty, Alumni Present Record…
Hott ’24 Joins Virginia Army National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division Band
Nathan Hott ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) signed his contract on March 31 for the military after winning a job as a saxophone player in the Virginia Army National Guard’s 29th Infantry Division Band. Hott shipped off to Army Basic Combat ... Continue Reading Hott ’24 Joins Virginia Army…
