Berlin has been one of Europe’s musical centers for hundreds of years. Members of the Bach family composed there, Shoenberg lived and taught there, and the city boasts an orchestra ... read more about EMU vocalist studies opera in Berlin masterclass
Music
Chamber Singers to embark on spring break tour in Pennsylvania
The Eastern Mennonite University Chamber Singers have announced a spring break tour to Pennsylvania. The group will give 10 performances in southern Pennsylvania at various churches, school chapels, and a ... read more about Chamber Singers to embark on spring break tour in Pennsylvania
Songwriters in the Round to feature music, Q & A with local talent
All are invited to an interactive experience with a few local legends at Eastern Mennonite University’s upcoming Songwriters in the Round event on Thursday, Feb. 13. Aspiring songwriters and Americana ... read more about Songwriters in the Round to feature music, Q & A with local talent
Celebrate Advent and Christmas with EMU
Eastern Mennonite University will celebrate the 2019 season of Advent and Christmas with a variety of musical performances and festivities. Please join us! Wednesday, Dec. 4, EMU Jazz Ensemble Concert, ... read more about Celebrate Advent and Christmas with EMU
Students pilgrimage to local enslaved graveyard
On a sunny day in September, 64 students from Eastern Mennonite University stood in a graveyard, listening to the names of people who may be buried there. Cream violets blanketed ... read more about Students pilgrimage to local enslaved graveyard
Opera star and EMU ensembles soar at 2019 gala concert
“Simply magical,” says Professor David Berry in recollection of last weekend’s Gala concert at Eastern Mennonite University. “It is rarer than rare to have a consummate artist who has graced ... read more about Opera star and EMU ensembles soar at 2019 gala concert
Wenger named ODAC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
Eastern Mennonite University goalkeeper Leah Wenger (Broadway, Va./Eastern Mennonite) has been named the top scholar-athlete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. As part of the ODAC postseason awards, Wenger was voted as ... read more about Wenger named ODAC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
‘A Bach Festival Christmas’ to usher in holiday spirit
The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, now in its 28th season, will celebrate the holidays with “A Bach Festival Christmas” concert featuring soprano Susan Gouthro, trumpet player Christine Carrillo, and pianist ... read more about ‘A Bach Festival Christmas’ to usher in holiday spirit
Youth symphony and children’s choir to present fall concert
The Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony and Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir present their annual joint fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. in EMU’s Lehman Auditorium. A $7 donation ... read more about Youth symphony and children’s choir to present fall concert
Students on Europe cross-cultural semester explore art and identity
Eastern Mennonite University student Kate Stutzman thought of herself as removed from the tragedy of the Holocaust. Her perceived distance — of time and geography — was bridged in “terrifying, ... read more about Students on Europe cross-cultural semester explore art and identity