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Youth symphony spring concert features soloist from EMS

March 7, 2019Last updated April 4, 2019 by EMU communications

The Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony’s spring concert is Sunday, March 17, at 4 p.m. in EMU’s Lehman Auditorium. A donation of $7 is requested that will benefit the Youth Symphony

EMU choirs to road trip this spring

February 12, 2019Last updated February 21, 2019 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

The Eastern Mennonite University University Choir and Emulate Chamber Ensemble have announced a March spring break tour to Ohio and Indiana. “Touring allows students the opportunity to build long lasting

Bach Festival’s second annual instrument petting zoo a hit with budding young musicians

February 9, 2019Last updated February 8, 2019 by Lauren Jefferson

Junior music education major Robbie Chaplin spent a recent Friday evening in impromptu duets with a series of giggly children. As the budding musicians “honked” on the recorder, Chaplin played

Fall concerts at EMU

December 20, 2018Last updated December 20, 2018 by

EMU’s music department put on several concerts at the conclusion of the fall 2018 semester.Enjoy performance highlights from the Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Emulate choral group, Wind Ensemble, and the Lessons

Royals celebrate 2018 fall semester academic and athletic achievements

December 11, 2018Last updated December 12, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Congratulations to all who were recognized today for Fall Semester achievements and accomplishments during a special gathering in Lehman Auditorium. Jasmine Wilson and Anna Hunter Nickols were recognized for outstanding

Seven shapes or four notes? If you have an opinion, then you’ll want to know ‘The Musical Million’ 1879-97 is now online

December 6, 2018Last updated December 11, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Giving special thanks to Eastern Mennonite University special collections librarian Simone Horst for her digitalization help, the Library of Virginia’s Virginia Chronicle website has launched a fully searchable run of the music

‘A Bach Festival Christmas’ performance features Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and carols

November 13, 2018Last updated November 30, 2018 by EMU communications

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, now in its 27th season, will celebrate the holidays with “A Bach Festival Christmas” Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take

Annual gala to feature jazz and wind ensembles, orchestra and choirs

November 6, 2018Last updated November 26, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

The fall 2018 music gala at Eastern Mennonite University will highlight the university’s many ensembles – and a “lullaby” requiem. The annual event is 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17,

Medieval music group Alkemie opens EMU Faculty Artist Series

October 15, 2018Last updated November 6, 2018 by EMU communications

The Eastern Mennonite University Faculty Artist Series opens Friday, Nov. 2, with Alkemie, a medieval music group that includes Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival director David McCormick. The free concert begins

Bringing Back the Bubble Sisters: Alumni concert highlights musical talent

October 15, 2018Last updated October 16, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

“First it was ‘Yes,’ and then a few minutes later it was, ‘What in the world have we done?’ We haven’t sung together in 30 years!” Despite initial reservations, the

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