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Winchester,Virginia 22601
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production - Costume Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production - Lighting Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production - Scenic Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production - Sound Design & Reinforcement

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production - Stage Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production - Technical Production

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology

Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying

Bachelor of Music in Jazz & Commercial Music

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Performance - Vocal

Bachelor of Music in Performance - Instrumental

Bachelor of Music Therapy

Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Musicianship & Entrepreneur Development

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production (Costume Design)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production (Lighting Design)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production (Scenic Design)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production (Sound Design & Reinforcement)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production (Stage Management)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production (Technical Production)

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Undergraduate Certificate in Church Music

Minor in Music

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Dance

Minor in Music Composition

Master of Music in Pedagogy

Master of Music in Performance - Vocal

Master of Music in Performance - Instrumental

Master of Music in Music Education

Master of Music in Composition

Master of Music in Conducting

Master of Music Therapy

Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management (PALM)

Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management (PALM) 4+1 Accelerated Program

Graduate Certificate in Church Music

Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance - Conducting

Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance - Vocal

Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance - Instrumental

Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy


Experience the world-renowned Shenandoah Conservatory. Study with master teachers – more than 100 professionals in music, theatre, dance, and performing arts leadership and management. Embrace extensive performance opportunities with top-tier facilities from theatres, concert halls and dance studios. Unite with fellow artists and join an alumni family that takes center stage from Broadway to the concert halls of Europe. Go beyond the stage and take your artistry into the community, classroom, clinic and more. Immerse yourself in research with faculty scholars dedicated to mentorship and the advancement of their creative professions. Cultivate, practice and apply your professional skills through regional, national and international service experiences, training programs, and conferences. Shenandoah Conservatory offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, artist diploma and doctoral levels and produces more than 400 performances each year. Enroll in a dynamic curriculum and start preparing for a meaningful career in the arts. Shenandoah’s Music Theatre program boasts an acceptance rate of less than 3%, making it one of the most competitive programs in the country!!

Notable Alumni Include:

J. Robert Spencer, Anthony Wayne, Carter Beauford, Kathy Voytko, Jack Donahue, Joy Dewing, Brody Grant, Kelsey Kimmel


Acceptance Rate:

Shenandoah University's overall acceptance rate is 77.8%. Please note that the acceptance rate for the Conservatory’s Music Theatre program is less than 3%, making it one of the most competitive programs in the country!!

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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Spring Awakening
(9/30/16 - 10/2/16)
PHOTOS
CAST
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The Elephant Man
(2/6/15 - 2/8/15)
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