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Winners of Concerto/Aria Competition to perform with orchestra in spring concert

February 7, 2023Last updated February 27, 2023 by EMU Communications

First-year piano student Rafael de Tablan and junior vocalist Afton Rhodes-Lehman won the 2023 Concerto/Aria Competition, earning them each performance spots with the EMU Orchestra during its spring Concerto/Aria Orchestral

Watch EMU’s 2022 Advent Greeting

December 12, 2022Last updated December 12, 2022 by EMU Communications

2022 Gala Concert earns accolades

November 21, 2022Last updated December 5, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

We hope that what you hear and see this evening will move your spirit, buoy your soul, challenge your mind and bring joy to your heart. Professor David Berry, introducing

World-renowned balafon master Balla Kouyaté and MLK-inspired choral masterwork headline EMU’s 2022 Gala Concert

November 2, 2022Last updated November 18, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

Renowned balafon virtuoso Balla Kouyaté has toured extensively in Africa and Europe, performed in front of 27 African presidents, and been a featured artist in more than 45 albums. Now

Bach Festival names conductors for ’23 season

October 18, 2022Last updated November 18, 2022 by EMU Communications

Daniel Myssyk will be the guest conductor for the 31st Annual Bach Festival in summer 2023. He is the assistant conductor of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and director of orchestral

Music program named premier artist partner of Any Given Child-Shenandoah Valley

October 17, 2022Last updated October 24, 2022 by EMU Communications

Thousands of students from Harrisonburg City Public Schools (HCPS) and Rockingham County Public Schools (RCPS) in Virginia will have the opportunity to enjoy live arts experiences thanks to a new

Chamber Singers announce 2022-23 performances, spring international tour

September 13, 2022Last updated September 19, 2022 by admin

Eastern Mennonite University’s Chamber Singers, now in their 44th year, have announced their 2022-23 season, culminating in a spring European tour. Chamber Singers is a select choir, directed by Professor

Saxophonist Ryan Kauffman ’97 joins EMU Jazz for Homecoming Celebration Concert

September 12, 2022Last updated October 10, 2022 by EMU Communications

Musician Ryan Kauffman ’97 is the special guest at the 2022 EMU Homecoming and Family Weekend Celebration Concert Friday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium. The program includes

Trent Wagler’s songwriting class signals new opportunities for music students

August 27, 2022Last updated September 5, 2022 by Kate Szambecki

Eastern Mennonite University junior Maggie Garber has been playing guitar since she was 13. Between school choirs and worship bands, she also has an extensive history of performing publicly. However,

Dan Ott begins new role as dean of EMU’s School of Theology, Humanities, and Performing Arts

August 16, 2022Last updated August 16, 2022 by EMU Communications

Dr. Dan Ott, the new dean of Eastern Mennonite University’s School of Theology, Humanities, and Performing Arts, sees a remarkable confluence in his new appointment. A humanities professor, an operatic

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