THURSDAY CONTINUED FRIDAY, AUG. 19 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Piano Proficiency Examinations 9 a.m. / Instrumental Ensemble Placement Auditions for New & Transfer Music and Musical Theatre are in Armstrong Hall, Room 39 (except percussion). Students is in Ruebush Hall, Room 240. Students may warm up in Armstrong Concert Hall. CONSERVATORY 9 to 11 a.m. / Percussion (on Armstrong stage) WELCOME WEEK 2016 SCHEDULE 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. / Theatre Student Meeting for 1 to 1:30 p.m. / Harp new and returing theatre performance majors in Glaize 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. / Violin TUESDAY, AUG. 16 1 p.m. / Work Study Orientation in Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium, is Studio Theatre 4 to 5 p.m. / Viola one of two Work Study orientations this week. All new students who are eligible to receive work-study pay are REQUIRED to attend one of the 5 to 6 p.m. / Cello 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. / Navigator in the Brandt Student Center is a one- Noon to 5 p.m. / Theatre Production Auditions for stop shop for students. These offices are co-located in the student center: two orientations. 6 to 7 p.m. / Double Bass 2 p.m. / Student Life 411 Session – the first of two sessions offered Spring Awakening (musical) are in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre Academics, Campus Mail, Department of Public Safety, Financial Aid, Hornet Central (payments, class registration), Institutional Computing today – begins at 2 p.m. in Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall. Attendance and Glaize Studio Theatre. Specific audition requirements 9 to 11 a.m. / Conservatory Returning Student (laptops, etc.), Payroll (work-study forms), Smith Library and Student at one of the two sessions is REQUIRED for all new undergraduate and sign-up sheets are available on the theatre callboard. Advising is in advisors’ offices. Pre-registered students Accounts. Families and friends who want to attend the Family Farewell *residential, transfer and commuter students – *Residential students in should confirm schedules and make adjustments. Dinner must pick up FREE tickets at the Student Life table. Find sign-up these halls should attend this session: Parker, University Inn, and Best 1 to 5 p.m. / Guitar Ensemble Auditions are in Ruebush sheets for some Welcome Week activities, too. Western. Hall, Room 207, for all classical guitar majors and guitarists 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Theatre Production Callbacks are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. / The Shenandoah Salvage Company shop will 3:30 p.m. / Welcome Week Shopping Shuttles run every 15 minutes between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., taking students to and from the Brandt interested in the ensemble. in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre and Glaize Studio Theatre. be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cooley Hall, room 202. The shop will be stocked with a variety of FREE dorm room essentials including sheets, bed Student Center main entrance to shopping centers along S. Pleasant Valley Avenue. Final pick up is at 5:30 p.m. Go to the Winchester Commons 1 to 5:30 p.m. / Dance Ensemble Auditions for New risers, white boards, room decorations, and more. Come check the shop 10 a.m. / Upperclass Choreography Scheduling for last minute needs. FREE shopping center (Pier I, Target, T.J. Maxx, Famous Footwear, Home Depot, & Returning Students are in Shingleton Hall, Ewing Meetings for dance majors only are in Shingleton Hall, Ewing 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. / Move-In Day Family Lounge is in the Brandt Walmart and more); or go to Winchester Station shopping center (Five Studio. Studio. Student Center Game Room. Anyone who came along for the ride today Below, Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, Michaels and HHGregg). Store – siblings, friends, grandparents – are invited to relax, shoot pool, play ping pick-up and drop-off spots are Target, Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond. 1:30 p.m. / Voice Minor Screening for New & Transfer 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. / Opera Production Callbacks pong or watch TV. The van service is FREE for all students; bring your own money for Students is in Ruebush Hall, Room 203. are in Ruebush Hall, Room 128. 4 p.m. / New Student Convocation on the intramural field behind shopping. the Brandt Student Center is REQUIRED for all new students, who must 5 p.m. / Student Life 411 Session the second of two sessions offered be seated by 3:50 p.m. Families and friends are encouraged to attend this today – begins at 5 p.m. in Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall. Attendance 2 to 4 p.m. / Choral Ensemble Placement Auditions 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. / Dance Area Meeting for All special event that marks the beginning of college life. FREE at one of the two sessions is REQUIRED for all new undergraduate for returning voice majors in Ruebush Hall, Room 128. is in Shingleton Hall, New & Returning Dance Students 5:30 to 7 p.m. / Family Farewell Dinner is in the Allen Dining Hall. *residential, transfer and commuter students. *Residential students in Ewing Studio. Students use their meal plans. Families and friends must pick up FREE these halls should attend this session: Funkhouser, Gore and Racey. 3 to 5 p.m. / Jazz Ensemble & Combo Auditions are in meal tickets at Navigator earlier in the day. After dinner, it’s time for 6:30 p.m. / Ice Cream Break Visit the tables outside Goodson Chapel Armstrong Hall, Room 18D, for all instruments. 3 to 5 p.m. / Conservatory Returning Student families and friends to head home. / Recital Hall for free ice cream. Representatives from Athletics will have Advising continues in advisors’ offices. Pre-registered 8 p.m. / First-Year First-Night Block Party begins in the Funkhouser/ free giveaways. Rain location is inside the Brandt Student Center. 4 to 7 p.m. / Shenandoah Singers Vocal Auditions are students should confirm schedules and make adjustments. Gore, Parker, Racey and University Inn lobbies and flows out onto the 8 p.m. / Residence Hall Meetings in each hall. Attendance is in Ruebush Hall, Room 128. Racey lawn. All new students, including transfers, commuters and those REQUIRED for all new residential students, who go only to the meeting in the hall where they live. 5 to 6 p.m. / Conservatory Welcome Back Ice Cream at Best Western, are invited to make the party circuit, visit all first-year residence halls, meet new people and play the Amazing Face Race. The 9 p.m. / Late Night in the BSC & Pound Fitness is in the Brandt 4:30 p.m. / Chamber Music Ensemble Placement Social is on the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre stage for all evening includes snacks in each hall, music on the lawn and s’mores. FREE Student Center. Sing karaoke in the Game Room. Get crafty and make Auditions in Armstrong Hall, Room 33, are REQUIRED for conservatory students and faculty. canvas art for your room and enjoy free food! At 9:30 p.m., participate in incoming BM instrumental performance majors. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 a Pound Fitness Class with instructor Sabrina in Room 123. Pound Fitness SATURDAY, AUG. 20 9 a.m. / Freshman Conservatory Student Orientation is in is a full body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant 7 to 9 p.m. / Shenandoah Singers Callbacks are in 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Theatre Production Callbacks are Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. Attendance is REQUIRED. Associate Dean simulated drumming. Wear athletic shoes and please bring water! Ruebush Hall, Room 128. in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre and Glaize Studio Theatre. Aimé Sposato will share specific information regarding conservatory THURSDAY, AUG. 18 activities and academic instructions. Contact the conservatory office at 7 to 10 p.m. / Opera Production Auditions are in 540/665-4600. 10 a.m. to noon / National Anthem Vocal Competition in Ruebush Ruebush Hall, Room 146. All BM voice performance majors 9:50 a.m. / New Transfer Conservatory Student Orientation is Hall, Room 148, is open to all students. Sign-up sheet is in Ruebush Hall, Room 203. No accompanist needed. Sing in an appropriate key and style. are REQUIRED to audition. in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. Attendance is REQUIRED. Associate Dean Aimé Sposato will share specific information regarding conservatory Winners sing at home athletic events. activities and academic instructions. Contact the conservatory office at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Welcome Week Shopping Shuttles run every 7 to 11 p.m. / Theatre Production Auditions for The 540/665-4600. 15 minutes, taking students to and from the Brandt Student Center to Typists, The Root of Chaos and Blue Stockings (plays) are noon / Conservatory Luncheon for New & Transfer shopping centers along S. Pleasant Valley Avenue: Winchester Commons in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre and Glaize Studio Theatre. Conservatory Students is in Ruebush Hall, Room 128. At 12:30 p.m., shopping center (Pier I, Target, T.J. Maxx, Famous Footwear, Home Depot, Specific audition requirements and sign-up sheets are students will learn about the 2016-17 performance season. Walmart and more); or Winchester Station shopping center (Five Below, available on the theatre callboard. noon to 3 p.m. / Navigator in the Brandt Student Center is a one-stop Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, Michaels and HHGregg). Pick-up and shop for students. These offices are co-located in the student center: drop-off spots are Target, Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond. Van service is Academics, Campus Mail, Department of Public Safety, Financial Aid, FREE, but bring your own money for shopping. Hornet Central (payments, class registration), Institutional Computing (laptops), Payroll (work-study forms), Smith Library and Student Accounts. 11 a.m. / Turbosport in the Brandt Student Center, Room 123. other students. There will be board games, coloring books, snacks, and a Turbosport utilizes unique movements to obtain the ultimate movie playing in the background starting at 7 p.m. Feel free to bring your cardiovascular workout. The full-body workout consists of a sport-specific laptops, phones, books, and crafting projects. Drop in or stay all night. warm-up, higher-paced intervals, easy-to-follow combinations, kickboxing- Comfy clothes encouraged. specific strength and endurance training and concludes with a nice cool 8 p.m. / Welcome Week Open Mic in Armstrong Concert Hall is CONSERVATORY down. Please wear athletic shoes and bring water! No flip-flops! open to all Shenandoah students, although first-year students are given ACADEMICS & AUDITION SCHEDULE 1 to 4 p.m. / Red & Blue SU Quad Party is from 1 to 4 p.m. in the preference in the performance schedule. Every member of the audience center of main campus. Enjoy a giant game of inflatable Hungry Hippo, is a judge, and prizes are awarded to the crowd’s favorite performers. Sign WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 noon / Conservatory Luncheon for New & Transfer music and snacks. Grab free snow cones courtesy of the Office of Alumni up at the event. FREE 9 a.m. / Freshman Conservatory Student Conservatory Students is in Ruebush Hall, Room Affairs. Make tie-dyed T-shirts (dontated by our Bookstore) in Shenandoah SATURDAY, AUG. 20 Orientation is in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. Attendance is 128. At 12:30 p.m., students will learn about the 2016-17 school colors. FREE REQUIRED. Associate Dean Aimé Sposato will share specific performance season. 3 p.m. / Work Study Orientation in Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium, 8:45 a.m. to noon / Hike at Sky Meadows State Park is limited to information regarding conservatory activities and academic is one of two Work Study orientations this week. All new students who 10 students and is suitable for all levels of hikers. Contact Shenandoah 3 to 5 p.m. / Music Theory Placement Exam for All are eligible to receive work-study pay are REQUIRED to attend one of Outdoor & Adventure Recreation (SOAR) at [email protected] FREE instructions. New & Transfer Music & Musical Theatre Majors the two orientations. 9 a.m. to noon / Mission Possible invites you to give 3 hours to get 4 p.m. / Pack Meals & Help Stop Hunger Now in Shingleton to know and serve the Winchester community by choosing to work 9:50 a.m. / New Transfer Conservatory Student who have not already taken the exam is in Ruebush Hall, Gymnasium. An opportunity to gather and package meals to be shipped with Habitat for Humanity, Our Health, go gleaning with Society for St. Orientation is in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. Attendance is Rooms 146 & 148. All new undergraduate music and musical out to feed people in need worldwide. Help to “Stop Hunger Now.” Andrews, or play with dogs and cats through SPCA! Meet in Goodson REQUIRED. Associate Dean Aimé Sposato will share specific theatre students are REQUIRED to take the music theory 7 p.m. / Prepare to Be Amazed: Hypnotist Maritess Zurbano Chapel for a brief orientation and breakfast at 9 a.m. before being sent information regarding conservatory activities and academic placement exam. in Armstrong Concert Hall. Maritess Zurbano is a master magician, out with your groups into the Winchester community. Afterwards, lunch instructions. hypnotist, and author. Her mind-blowing and and hilarious show delivers will be served at Allen Dining Hall. Each participant receives a free t-shirt. 3 to 5 p.m. / Music Theory Challenge Exams are in a dynamic combination of expertise, professionalism, and honor to take To sign up, please contact [email protected]. Ruebush Hall, Rooms 146 & 148. audiences on her magical journeys. Zurbano keeps the laughs rolling. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. / Bubble Soccer in Shingleton Gymnasium. All 10:10 to 11 a.m. / New Conservatory Students Meet During her comedy hypnosis shows you will feel the amazing power of students are invited to play this crazy game. Wear athletic shoes. No flip- with Advisors by curriculum. Contact the conservatory your own mind. Be the show or see the show. FREE flops! office at 540/665-4600. 4:30 p.m. / Musical Theatre Dance Placement 8 p.m. / “The Q in Question” Meet & Greet is a drop-in event from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. / FYS Downtown Dinner is REQUIRED for • Composition majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 139 Auditions are in Shingleton Hall, Ewing Studio. This audition 8 to 9 p.m. at the Winchester home of campus minister DeLyn Celec all FYS students. Buses at the Brandt Student Center main entrance • Dance majors go to Shingleton Hall, Ewing Studio is REQUIRED for all new and transfer musical theatre and family. This opportunity brings to the table students who may want will transport students to and from Shenandoah’s Feltner Building on • Theatre majors go to Glaize Studio Theatre majors. to participate in the series, “The Q in Question: A Discussion about the Loudoun Street walking mall, continuously making the 20-minute • Music Education majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 209 Christianity, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity,” which meets each circuit. All First-Year Seminar students have dinner with faculty at great • Vocal Performance majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 207 THURSDAY, AUG. 18 Tuesday. Light refreshments will be served and a ride to the 9 p.m. bowling restaurants; check your SU email for invitations from your FYS Mentors. • Instrumental Performance majors go to Armstrong Hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Choral Ensemble Placement event can be provided. For the Celec’s address, arrangement of ride Contact Rachael Largent at 540-931-2053 or [email protected]. FREE sharing from campus contact [email protected]. 6 p.m. / Non-FYSers Dine Downtown at George’s Food & Spirits Room 39 Auditions for freshmen and transfer voice majors are in 9 p.m. / Bowling Night at Northside Lanes is a monthly event and a (103 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester). Trip is limited to 20 new transfer and • Music Production & Recording Technology & Jazz Studies Ruebush Hall, Room 128. Shenandoah tradition. Bowl for free between 9 and 11 p.m. At 8:45 p.m., a new international students only. Sign up at the Information Desk. FREE majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 128 bus will take students from the Brandt Student Center main entrance to 9 to 11 p.m. / Heat Wave Foam Dance Party is on Aikens Field • Music Therapy majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 148 9 a.m. to evening / Instrumental Ensemble Northside Lanes, or students can drive themselves. Visit www.nslanes.com. behind Parker Hall – rain or shine! In addition to the foam dance pit, there • Keyboard Performance students go to Ruebush Hall, Placement Auditions are in Armstrong Hall, Room 39. Returning students are welcomed to attend if space permits. will be a giant slip-and-slide and music. Wear clothes that can get wet! Room 240 Students may warm up in Armstrong Concert Hall. FRIDAY, AUG. 19 SUNDAY, AUG. 21 9 to 10:45 a.m. / Flute 11 a.m. to noon / New Transfer Conservatory 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. / Clarinet 10 a.m. / Cool Spring Hiking, Tubing, and Cookout All students are 11 a.m. / University Chapel Pickup Choir in Goodson Chapel/Recital invited to the Shenandoah University River Campus at Cool Spring for a Hall. This pickup group requires no RSVP, no experience, no audition nor Students Meet with Advisors by curriculum. Contact the 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. / BREAK cookout with Alumni Affairs and lawn games at noon. Students also have further commitment; just come try it out! Those who attend will rehearse conservatory office at 540/665-4600. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. / Saxophone the choice of going on a beginners hike at 11 a.m. and/or tubing at 1 p.m. the anthem to be sung the same day at University Chapel at Noon. • Composition majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 139 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. / Oboe & Bassoon Tubing is limited to 20 people, so sign ups are required at the Information Singers who learn by ear -- and singers who read music -- are welcome. • Dance majors go to Shingleton Hall, Ewing Studio 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. / Horn Desk. SU vans leave from the BSC/Armstrong parking lot every 30 noon / University Chapel @ Noon in Goodson Chapel/Recital Hall • Theatre majors go to Glaize Studio Theatre 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. / Trumpet minutes starting at 9:30 a.m. Students are also encouraged to carpool if combines ancient and emerging, diverse and unified, safe and challenging, • Music Education majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 209 5:15 to 6 p.m. / Trombone possible. Use 1400 Parker Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135 in your GPS. artful and thoughtful, playful and profound elements of Christian worship. • Vocal Performance majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 207 6 to 6:30 p.m. / Tuba/Euphonium 2:30 p.m. / Keep it Classy, SU begins in the lobbies of Funkhouser/ Service is EVERY Sunday at noon. • Instrumental Performance majors go to Armstrong Hall, 6:30 to 7 p.m. / extend as needed Gore, Parker, Racey and University Inn. Do you want to find where your 1 p.m. / Yoga Class in the Health & Life Sciences Building rotunda is classes are located on campus before Monday? Bring your class schedule open to all Shenandoah students. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Room 39 and drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. All new students, 2 to 4 p.m. / Hang Out in the Quad, Literally when hammocks are • Music Production & Recording Technology & Jazz Studies 10 a.m. to noon / National Anthem Singer including transfers, commuters and those at Best Western, are welcome. strung from trees in the campus quad, or you can borrow one to set up majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 128 Competition is in Ruebush Hall, Room 148. Sign-up sheet 5 p.m. / Bingo in Allen Dining Hall means dinner with friends while somewhere else on campus. First come, first served. • Music Therapy majors go to Ruebush Hall, Room 148 is outside Ruebush Hall, Room 203. you play along to win prizes such as Chipotle gift cards, movie packs and 3 p.m. / Matinee Movie at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema “Sausage • Keyboard Performance students fun accessories for your room. Use your meal plan or pay with cash/ Party” Space is limited to 140 students. Sign up at Information Desk. FREE go to Ruebush Hall, Room 240 credit/debit at the door. 8 p.m. / Residence Hall Meetings Residence Hall Meetings in each 6:30 p.m. / Welcome Week Intermission If it’s not even the first hall. Attendance is REQUIRED for ALL residential students, who go only Visit the conservatory office in Ruebush Hall, or call 540/665-4600 week of school and you’re already exhausted, come to the Brandt Student to the meeting in the hall where they live. Then, get a good night’s sleep. Center room 123 for time to unwind and relax, while getting to know You begin your first semester at Shenandoah University in the morning! www.facebook.com/shenandoahconservatory.