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Saturday’s Iron Composer contestants have five hours to create music that includes ‘secret ingredient’

April 24, 2018Last updated April 24, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Five student composers. Anticipation. Five hours. Fear. One concert. And one champion. But this spring’s first-ever Iron Composer competition at Eastern Mennonite University is less about proving who’s “best of

EMU to offer five new majors, five new minors

April 13, 2018Last updated April 17, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Beginning this fall, Eastern Mennonite University will offer five new majors – and as many new minors. “As the professional marketplace evolves, so do educational priorities,” said Deirdre L. Smeltzer,

EMU’s Yoder Arena hosts Mennonite high school choral festival

April 10, 2018Last updated April 11, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Thirteen Mennonite School Council (MSC) high school choirs from around the United States and Canada converged on Eastern Mennonite School and Eastern Mennonite University for the annual MSC Choral Festival

Ten 2018 Cords of Distinction recipients honored for contributions to EMU community and beyond

April 4, 2018Last updated April 9, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Ten graduating seniors will be honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, May 5, at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). They will wear gold and blue cords

Isaac Alderfer, Hannah Leaman and Allison Shelly named 2018 Yoder Scholars

April 2, 2018Last updated April 3, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Each year, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) engages in a rigorous process to select recipients for the prestigious Yoder Scholarships. Established in 1993 and named for alumni Carol and Paul R.

University Choir and Emulate to present April 10 concert ‘Pilgrimage’

March 27, 2018Last updated April 11, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

An upcoming concert titled “Pilgrimage” and presented by two Eastern Mennonite University vocal ensembles will reflect the “whole journey toward that which is sacred,” said director and professor of music

New faculty member David Berry to perform March 24 piano recital

March 14, 2018Last updated March 26, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Just hearing David Berry describe music is an ethereal experience. Hearing him actually play the piano? Even more so. The newest addition to the Eastern Mennonite University music faculty will

Youth symphony to perform ‘Lord of the Rings’ suite in spring concert

March 7, 2018Last updated March 20, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

In the final concert of its 28th season, the Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony will perform The Lord of the Rings “Symphonic Suite” and other works. The featured soloist is violinist

Composer Gwyneth Walker will attend March 22 premiere of work dedicated to EMU orchestra

March 2, 2018Last updated March 23, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

The natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley will take musical shape in this spring’s premiere of a new four-movement suite composed for and dedicated to the Eastern Mennonite University Chamber

Bluffton prof and poet Jeff Gundy presents at March 15 Writers Read

March 1, 2018Last updated March 16, 2018 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Just as “it’s possible to live on bread and water,” Jeff Gundy says, “it’s possible to live without poetry. But life is better with it.” Gundy will present his poetry

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