Shenandoah University
Arts Management and Arts Administration
Shenandoah Conservatory
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
United States
Main Phone: 540/665-1290
Main E-Mail: cdeverea@su.edu
Degree/Credential: Undergraduate (BS in Arts Management)
Web Site: http://www.su.edu/conservatory
Program Director: CDeVereaux [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 five schools, has created a reputation for excellence as demonstrated through our internationally recognized faculty, our extended degree opportunities in the performing arts, and our 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 a performance area of concentration thus helping to create the artistic professional with organizational know-how. It is a powerful combination that allows the graduate to effectively negotiate either or both the artistic and business communities. The capstone experience in this program features an internship suited to the student's professional development goals.
There are many other features of our arts management program that set us apart from others. We have over 55 performance groups and 300 performances annually at the institution. We are located in a secure, serene, and artistically-supportive community of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley while remaining in close proximity to the excitement and world-renowned performance organizations of the nation's capital. Additionally, we have an active student group named the Organization of Arts Management Students (OAMS) 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
Constance Devereaux is the director of the Arts Administration Program. The program is contained within the Shenandoah Conservatory.Curriculum
The curriculum varies by student interest and program area of concentration - please contact Shenandoah University for a copy of the Arts Management Curriculum Information Sheet. The degree requires the successful completion of 121-134.5 credits depending upon area of concentration.
Examples of courses typically taken:
Entertainment Industry
Arts Management in the Profit Sector
Arts Management in the Non-Profit Sector
Arts Management in Electronic Media
Arts Management Internship
An internship preparation course and an internship are required for completion of the Bachelor of Science in Arts Management degree program.
The arts management/administration faculty member has a broad background of experience ranging from editorship of a metropolitan arts magazine to entrepreneurial activities to several years of programming in a university setting. Additionally, he has performed and served as an administrator in the field of dance. Faculty of the Conservatory are internationally known artists, performers and teachers. Faculty of the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business represent a variety of backgrounds including public and private management.
Admissions
Students are required to submit a University application along with transcripts, recommendations, and a statement of interest. Additionally, students are required to complete an audition for their area of concentration.Applicants must submit a high school diploma and transcript and standardized test scores. An audition is required in some areas of concentration
For 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 www.applyweb.com/aw?su