Shenandoah University
Arts Management
Shenandoah Conservatory
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
United States
Main Phone: 540/665-1290
Main E-Mail: mcullers@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 management with an artistic training track in dance, classical vocal music, classical instrumental music, jazz studies, acting or technical theatre. The program emphasizes practical training in arts management by a faculty who come from the field and who continue to be practicing professionals. Internships are a highlight of summer study and senior year and most are hosted by professional arts organizations in the greater Washington, DC area. Recent internships have included Arena Stage, Washington National Opera, the Weinberrg Center in Frederick, and Wolftrap Center for the Performing Arts. Students may also be involved in a variety of collaborative, inter-disciplinary projects, such as working with the Conservatory's Music Production and Recording Program to create and market student recordings on an SU record label.
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 classroom 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.
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 arts management curriculum combines course work in arts management and business with courses in 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.
The BS in Arts Management includes 42 credit hours in the following 3 credit classes:
- Introduction to Arts Management
- Governance of Arts Organizations
- Marketing the Arts
- Fundraising for the Arts
- Financial Management of Arts Organizations
- Production and Project Management 1 and 2
- Principles of Accounting
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Management and Organizational Behavior
- Human Resource Management and Business Ethics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Computer Applications for Business
- Introduction to Public Relations
Remaining credits are taken in the artistic track selected by the student and include classes in theory, history, applied studio, technique and performance styles, ensemble performance and elective courses.
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 Cullers, Admissions Coordinator
Shenandoah Conservatory / Shenandoah University
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
Telephone: (800) 432-2266
Facsimile: (540) 665-5402
E-Mail: mcullers@su.edu
An on-line application is available at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/su/index.html