Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory
Welcome to the 19th annual Conservatory Convocation! Incoming and returning conservatory students are invited to kick off the 2024/25 academic year with a dynamic lineup of music, theatre and dance performances showcasing the conservatory’s extraordinary student artists. The year's event includes a special keynote address by Maria Manuela Goyanes, artistic director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
Prelude
Fanfare
Brandon DuBritton (b. 2005)
Make You Love Me
Aiyana-lee Anderson (b. 2000)
Superstition
Stevie Wonder (b. 1950)
Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council President's Welcome
Katie Jo Clukey ’25 (B.F.A. in Dance)
“Quando m’en vo” from La bohème
Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924)
MiKayla Lynn Hatfield, soprano
Casey Joiner, piano
Epílogo
Aldo López-Gavilán (b. 1979)
Jr Medina, piano
Rounding Third
Play by Richard Dresser (b. 1951)
Nick Bissey, actor
Malachi Windom, actor
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, op. 110
II. Allegro molto
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975)
Gabrielle Gans, violin
Nicholas Whitley, violin
Steven Gestrich, viola
Matthew Reffner, cello
“Seize the Day” from Newsies
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
LET'S GET LOUD (2024)
Choreography by Daniel Padierna
Music performed by Jennifer Lopez; “Jenny from the Block” written by David Styles, Jason Philips, Jean Claude Olivier, Jennifer Lopez, José Fernando Arbex Miro, Lawrence Parker, Michael Oliver, Mr. Deyo, Samuel Barnes, Scott Sterling, Troy Oliver; “Play” written by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson, Christina Milian, Cory Rooney; “Dance Again” (feat. Pitbull) written by Bilal “The Chef” Hajji, Julio Reyes, AJ Junior, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, RedOne; “Waiting for Tonight” written by Maria Christiansen, Michael Garvin, Phil Temple; “Let’s Get Loud” written by Gloria Estefan, Kike Sanatander
Lighting design by Miriah D. Borden
Costume design by Travis Gawason
LET'S GET LOUD pays homage to the legacy of Jennifer Lopez in the world of pop culture. Set to the iconic sounds of J.Lo's musical hits, the work promises to be a celebration of music, movement, and Latin excellence. While embracing commercial and contemporary jazz dance styles with a Latin flair, LET'S GET LOUD embraces each dancer as individuals while continuously fostering a sense of community.
Welcome & Introduction
Dr. Jeffrey Marlatt
Interim Dean & Professor of Music, Shenandoah Conservatory
Guest Speaker Reflections
Maria Manuela Goyanes
Postlude: Fanfare
Michael Terry
Special thanks to Alexander Bernstein, John Bonanni, Patrick Brady, Ting-Yu Chen, Maurice Fraga, Kathryn Green, Doris Lederer, Matthew Niess, Timothy Roberts, David Steinmetz, Kirsten Trump and Rod Vester for assisting in the planning and programming the 2024/25 Conservatory Convocation.
Jeffrey Marlatt
Interim Dean
Dr. Ting-Yu Chen
Associate Dean for Academic Success
Dr. Carolyn Coulson
Associate Dean for Curriculum & Assessment
Dr. Jennifer Green-Flint
Assistant Dean for Administration & Finance
Executive Director of Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy
Dr. Shaun Evans
Director of Athletic Bands
Senior Coordinator, Conservatory Recruitment
Courtney Reilly
Executive Director of Performances & Engagement
Artistic Director of Performing Arts Live
Melanie L. Mathewes
Assistant Vice President for Advancement – Major Gifts
When you join the Shenandoah Conservatory Dean’s Circle, your annual member support helps Shenandoah Conservatory address the costs of excellence in performing arts training, equipping state-of-the-art facilities, hiring world-class faculty, and fostering experimental and creative student projects.
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Melanie L. Mathewes
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Contact Assistant Vice President for Advancement – Major Gifts Melanie L. Mathewes at (540) 665-4733 or mmathewe@su.edu for more information or other ways to give.
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