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Harrisonburg High seniors to solo in Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony spring concert

March 14, 2016Last updated March 21, 2016 by EMU communications staff

Hollyn Slykhuis and Laura Ruple, both seniors at Harrisonburg High School, are the featured soloists at the Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony’s spring concert. Ruple, who plays the oboe, and Slykhuis,

Encore, EMU’s music alumni group, brings together faculty, students and alumni for fundraising recital

February 17, 2016Last updated February 28, 2016 by Walt Wiltschek

Encore, an alumni group dedicated to supporting the work of Eastern Mennonite University’s music department, will host a recital Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in Martin Chapel, located in the

Annual gala concert features rare opportunity to hear ‘Concert Selections from Leonard Bernstein’s MASS’

November 4, 2015Last updated November 16, 2015 by Lauren Jefferson

Leonard Bernstein’s “MASS,” commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy for the 1971 dedication of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., is subtitled “A Theatre Piece for

Given secret ingredient and instruments, EMU’s own ‘Iron Composer’ Ryan Keebaugh goes to work

September 22, 2015Last updated October 5, 2015 by Randi B. Hagi

Five hours, three instruments, unfamiliar musicians and a board game – these were the components of the 2015 Iron Composer competition in Berea, Ohio on Sept. 4. This year, Eastern

Bach Festival founder Ken J. Nafziger honored with Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award, vows to ‘keep on musicking’

June 18, 2015Last updated July 13, 2015 by Randi B. Hagi

Ken J. Nafziger, professor of music at Eastern Mennonite University, recently became the third honoree to receive the Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award. He accepted the award at

Bach Festival, in its 23rd year, draws appreciative crowd for diverse classical repertoire

May 21, 2015Last updated January 6, 2016 by Lauren Jefferson

In his 23rd year as artistic director and conductor of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, Kenneth J. Nafziger just laughs when asked if he is most looking forward to conducting

Suzuki Strings camp adds workshop: learn tunes and jam with The Steel Wheels at Red Wing Roots Music Festival

May 7, 2015Last updated May 22, 2015 by Lauren Jefferson

Young musicians in a special summer fiddle camp hosted by the Eastern Mennonite University Preparatory Music Program will end their week-long workshop by jamming on stage with The Steel Wheels

25 years of Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony to be celebrated on March 22

March 13, 2015Last updated March 23, 2015 by Lauren Jefferson

For many attending the upcoming celebration of the Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony’s 25 years at Eastern Mennonite University, the event will bring back memories. The concert, which is Sunday, March

Music teacher uses music-mixing technology to engage young DJs in STEM learning

March 9, 2015Last updated April 17, 2015 by Amelia Brust

Before classes begin at Smithland Elementary School in Harrisonburg each morning, beeps, beats and bass can be heard from Perry Shank’s music room. His students are learning the art of

Emulate, a new elite vocal ensemble led by music professor Ryan Keebaugh, visits Pennsylvania for inaugural tour

February 26, 2015Last updated March 12, 2015 by Lauren Jefferson

Emulate, a new elite vocal ensemble from Eastern Mennonite University, will travel to Pennsylvania for a four-day “Spring Break Tour” March 5-8. In addition to four concerts at area churches,

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