Shenandoah University
Arts Management
Shenandoah Conservatory
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
United States
Main Phone: 540/665-1290
Main E-Mail: msobczyn@su.edu
Degree/Credential: Undergraduate (BS in Arts Management)
Web Site: http://www.su.edu/conservatory
Program Director: dedelman [link available to AAAE members only]
Program Goals and Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Arts Management curriculum combines studies in music and management, theatre and management, or dance and management, to prepare students for careers in arts management, one of the arts industries, or both. Practical experiences in internship settings are included in the program of study.
The arts management program in the Conservatory of Shenandoah University is an excellent blend of the arts and business curriculums. Shenandoah Conservatory, the largest and oldest of the University's five schools, has created a reputation for excellence through internationally recognized faculty and a newly constructed performance facility that augments other existing on-campus performance spaces. The Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business also supports the arts management curriculum. This school features a strong foundational program in management theory and practice supported by state-of-the-art multi-media technology designed to keep pace with the rapidly changing advances occurring in organizational settings.
Together, the exceptional performance opportunities provided in the Shenandoah Conservatory with the management enhancements provided by the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business create a dynamic combination very suited for the emerging or current professional in the field of arts management. The arts management course work itself brings together these diverse areas of study into a cohesive philosophy for professional preparation. As part of this curriculum, students select an artistic area of concentration. It is a powerful combination that allows the graduate to effectively negotiate both the artistic and business communities. Internships and independent research are designed to suit the student's professional development goals.
Shenadoah Conservatory has dozens of performing groups and ensembles presenting over 300 performances annually, as well as performance series featuring noted touring artists and Conservatory faculty. We are located in the secure, serene, and artistically-supportive community of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and in close proximity to the excitement and world-renowned arts institutions of the nation's capital. Additionally, we have an active student organization that helps arts management students remain focused on their professional aspirations and builds bridges to professional arts management organizations and opportunities.
Administration of the Program
David Edelman is the director of the Arts Administration Program. The program is contained within the Shenandoah Conservatory.Curriculum
The curriculum combines course work in arts management and courses within the chosen area of artistic concentration, independent research, and internships in the industry. The degree requires the successful completion of 120-129.5 credits depending upon area of concentration.
Examples of current course offerings include: Arts Management Policy and Practice, Marketing the Arts
Financial Management for the Artistic Enterprise, Intro to Accounting, Basics of Micro and Macro Economics, Project and Production Management, Contemporary Trends in Arts Management.
More information on program requirements can be found at http://www.su.edu/conservatory
Admissions
Students are required to submit a University application along with transcripts, recommendations, and a statement of interest. Additionally, students are required to submit their SAT or ACT scores and complete an audition within their artistic area of concentration. For admissions information contact:Margie Sobczynski, Admissions Coordinator
Shenandoah Conservatory / Shenandoah University
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
Telephone: (800) 432-2266
Facsimile: (540) 665-5402
E-Mail: msobczyn@su.edu
An on-line application is available at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/su/index.html