911±¬ÁÏÍø University- D.M.A., University of Southern California
- M.M., Eastman School of Music
- B.S., John Brown University
Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities
Director, Choral Activities
Director, 911±¬ÁÏÍø University Chorale and Vocal Jazz
Dr. Shawna Stewart teaches courses in Music Education and conducts the 911±¬ÁÏÍø University Chorale and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Under her direction, the 911±¬ÁÏÍø University Chorale has performed at three Western Region Conferences for the American Choral Directors Association (2016, 2020, 2024) and the National Collegiate Choral Organization’s 7th Biennial National Conference.. Dr. Stewart frequently serves as an adjudicator and guest clinician for choral festivals, workshops, and honor choirs throughout the United States, including ACDA, SCVA, and ACSI.
Dr. Stewart holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music (M.M. Conducting), the University of Southern California (D.M.A. Choral Music), and has served on the faculty at John Brown University and North Dakota State College of Science. She has also held the position of Music Director at several churches in CA and NY. Presently, with an additional interest in early childhood music education, she is the owner of and teacher at Children’s Music Academy in Whittier, CA.