A bachelor of arts in music from EMU prepares graduates for work in music education, in performance, in graduate school,
and in other music-related professions. Our small size means you'll have great opportunities
to perform, create and educate. Our faculty are passionate about connecting music
with community, intercultural experiences and service. Even if you're not a music
major you can join an ensemble, or play in the orchestra or jazz band. Music is an
important part of the EMU community. Visit our music ensembles page for more info.
Scholarships are available for music majors and non-majors who are interested in participating in music ensembles at EMU.
Explore the intersections of music and peacebuilding with a hands-on, interdisciplinary major that tailors elective courses and practicum to a student's career goals.
A music minor will allow you to study music with another degree.
Psychology, music and music education majors may consider a concentration in pre-music therapy, which will prepare them for music therapy graduate programs or music therapy equivalency programs.
Specialties: Piano, Music History, Improvisation
Teaches Courses Like: Applied Piano, Music History, American Popular Music
Specialties: Voice, Music History
Teaches Courses Like: Applied and Class Voice, Music History, Film Music
Specialties: Conducting, Orchestra, Choir, Music Theory
Teaches Courses Like: Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Conducting, Music Theory
Specialties: Cello, Music Education
Teaches Courses Like: Elementary School Music, Secondary School Music, and String Methods, World Music
EMU had adjunct faculty in the following areas: cello, flute, banjo, mandolin, voice, piano, clarinet, percussion, guitar
Music Faculty
Department Chair, Assistant Professor
David Berry
Assistant Professor
James Richardson
Assistant Professor
Benjamin Bergey
Prep Music Director; Instructor
Kimberly Souther
Adjunct Faculty;
Lydia Carroll
Adjunct Faculty
Trent Wagler
Additional Faculty
Both majors and non-majors participate in music events and performances at EMU. Community members, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends are welcome to attend concerts and other events. SVCC events require tickets. Most other events are by donation.
See the full schedule of music department events or check out our arts calendar to see a wider range of arts events.
A week-long summer music festival devoted to the music of Bach.
Providing the highest quality music education for elementary and high school students in the Shenandoah Valley.
A nationally acclaimed children's choir based in Harrisonburg, Virginia
