Shenandoah University

What you'll study

Curriculum work centres on completing collaborative projects tied to a chosen emphasis and applying relevant technologies to personal and group work. Graduates are expected to be able to design and deliver collaborative projects appropriate to their discipline and career goals, use technology to realise projects, and reflect on their own and others’ work to advance the creative process. Performance and ensemble interaction are integral, with access to many campus performance venues and frequent guest residencies and workshops.

Entry requirements

No audition is required for admission to this BA; applicants must submit a portfolio and follow the programme’s on-campus application instructions. Prospective students should consult the official programme application page for full submission details.

Career prospects

Students often prepare for roles in music production, concert and studio recording, live sound reinforcement for ensembles and theatre, and audio roles in film, AR/VR or interactive media. Alumni outcomes cited by the programme include careers such as sound designer or audio programmer in the video game industry; students also build practical experience through frequent on-campus performances and ensemble work.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Shenandoah provides campus-wide learning support services (peer tutoring, writing centre, math enrichment) to help students succeed academically. Conservatory undergraduates may pursue accelerated pathways into graduate study—such as the accelerated Performing Arts Leadership & Management master’s option—which can shorten time to a graduate credential. Prospective students should contact Shenandoah’s admissions and financial aid offices for current scholarship and funding opportunities.