Shenandoah University

What you'll study

• Intense study in your primary instrument with conservatory faculty who are active performers and teachers.
• Concentrated coursework in music theory, counterpoint, music history and literature.
• Development as an accomplished performer in large ensembles and chamber groups.
• Exposure to the business of the arts through coursework and clinic-style learning with guest lecturers.
• Performance experience on recording projects in a world-class recording studio and interactions with visiting international artists.
• Preparation that supports further graduate study for those who pursue it.

Entry requirements

Admission is competitive and requires an audition; the audition schedule fills rapidly, so early application and audition registration are recommended. Specific application details, materials and audition instructions are provided by Shenandoah Conservatory.

Career prospects

Graduates aim for careers as concert artists, private studio teachers or college-level instructors. The programme’s strong performance calendar and ensemble activity provide practical preparation for professional performance, recording projects and arts entrepreneurship.

Scholarships & funding angle

Graduate-level conservatory programmes are competitive; prospective students should consult Shenandoah University’s financial aid and conservatory offices for information on available scholarships, assistantships and other funding options, and apply early.