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, cross-cultural 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.
You could also minor in music at EMU to combine music with other career paths or get a concentration in pre-music therapy to prepare you for graduate studies.
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
Specialities: Ensembles, Brass, Music Education
Teaches Courses Like: Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Applied Low Brass
EMU had adjunct faculty in the following areas:
Additional Faculty: "violin, flute, clarinet, guitar, piano, voice, percussion, banjo, mandolin"
Music Faculty
Department Chair, Assistant Professor
David Berry
Assistant Professor
James Richardson
Assistant Professor
Benjamin Bergey
Prep Music Director; Instructor
Kimberly Souther
Adjunct Faculty; Director of Jazz; Wind Ensemble
Robert Curry
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
