We presented our 2020-2021 performances for free! In lieu of tickets, we offered viewers the opportunity to donate to the School of Music through our online giving form. All contributions go directly to supporting our wonderful Shepherd Music students. All performances remain available for viewing for free on the Shepherd Music YouTube channel.
Spring 2021 Concerts and Recitals
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Shepherd Wind Symphony Concert
Friday, January 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Enjoy an evening of wind band classics led by student conductors broadcast from the Frank Arts Center Theater. Come get a glimpse of the conductors of tomorrow!
Shepherd Salon Series—Candice Mowbray and Friends
Friday, February 5, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Shepherd guitar professor Dr. Candice Mowbray teams up with guitarist Danny Webber, multi-instrumentalist Anita Thomas, and Shepherd faculty singer Dr. Rob Tudor, and singer/pianist Dr. Bobb Robinson. The program will include classical as well as jazz influenced music, with works ranging from Duke Ellington’s “African Flower” and Ralph Towner’s “Icarus” to classical guitar works and an original composition by Thomas. Sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank.
A Celtic Celebration — Wind Ensemble Concert
Friday, March 5, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Frank Center Theater – Live Stream on YouTube
The Shepherd Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Scott Hippensteel, presents a Celtic Celebration concert. Selections include a march by Maj. James Howe titled Pentland Hills; Solas Ané(Yesterday’s Joy) by Samuel Hazo; A Langford Legend (three Irish Street Ballads) by Robert Sheldon; Ye Banks and Braes o’ Bonnie Doone by Percy Grainger; and Colloden 3 by Julie Giroux. Joining the wind ensemble will be the City of Winchester Pipes and Drums for Highland Cathedral, Scotland the Brave, and Amazing Grace.
Jerel Parker—Clarinet Recital
Friday, March 26, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Griffin Haines—Percussion Recital
Sunday, March 28,2021 at 3:00 pm
Shepherd Salon Series— Liao, Drosinos, Peréz-Mejía
Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Shepherd faculty—pianist Dr. Yu-Hsuan Liao, clarinetist David Drosinos, cellist Camilo Peréz-Mejía will present a chamber music program that features rarely-performed but beautiful works for clarinet, cello, and piano, including trios by Frühling, works by Cassadó and Villa-Lobos, and Paquito D’Rivera’s “Danzon” for clarinet, cello, and piano. Sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank.
Shepherd Ensembles Concert
Friday, April 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm
This concert features our Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Camerata, Chamber Singers, and Ramblers choir. Our conductors and students share information about the music throughout the recorded concert.
Ashlee Leshinski—Trumpet Recital
Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Korinne Myers, Piano Recital
Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Spring Celebration—Shepherd Ensembles Concert
Friday, April 23, 2021 at 4:00 pm
A live outdoor concert on the Butcher Center Plaza featuring the Shepherd Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Kurtis Adams, the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Scott Hippensteel, the Camerata and the Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Rachel Carlson, and the Ramblers choir under the direction of Dr. Rob Tudor.
Brianna Sypolt—Voice Recital
Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 3:00 pm
Matthew Anderson—Voice Recital
Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Piano Ensemble Concert— Piano Duets by Women Composers!
Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Come listen to some hidden gems for piano duets composed by the remarkable women composers! Program includes works by Cécile Chaminade, Amy Beach, Germaine Tailleferre, and Mary Simoni. Presented by Shepherd piano studio students Korinne Myers, Sianna King, John Toloczko, Lorie Payne, Savannah Williams, and Kate Warren.
Shepherd Ensembles Concert
Friday, May 7, 2021 at 7:30 pm
This concert features our Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Camerata, Chamber Singers, and Ramblers choir. Our conductors and students share information about the music throughout the recorded concert.
Saxophone Studio Recital
Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm
A fantastic hour of saxophone music performed in W.H. Shipley Recital Hall.