A new minor in popular music is launching this fall at EMU. The minor provides an accessible way for students interested in music, but who might lack the formal training ... read more about Popular music minor launches this fall
Music
EMU to host 32nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival
Dubbed “a jewel in Harrisonburg’s crown” by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the 32nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival—a program of Eastern Mennonite University—will run from June 9-16, 2024. ... read more about EMU to host 32nd Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival
ACE Festival celebrates scholarly research, creative arts
Earlier this month, as EMU students Madelynn Hamm, Vanessa Gardiner and Aja Laun pieced together the slides for their ACE Festival presentation, they received some exciting news. The Smithsonian Institute ... read more about ACE Festival celebrates scholarly research, creative arts
Senior Maggie Garber McClary set to become first music and peacebuilding grad
After her first two semesters at EMU, Maggie Garber McClary, who was then undecided in her major, had an idea for a program that would combine the two areas she ... read more about Senior Maggie Garber McClary set to become first music and peacebuilding grad
Chamber Singers return from spring break tour
Sixteen concerts in eight days… That’s how the 19 members of the EMU Chamber Singers spent their spring break. From March 2 to 9, they performed at venues in Washington, ... read more about Chamber Singers return from spring break tour
David Berry and Friends concert features violinist for Beyoncé, Jay-Z
Date: Friday, March 15Time: 7 p.m.Location: Martin ChapelAdmission: Free (suggested $10 donation) EMU’s piano virtuoso David Berry is gathering his friends for a celebration of music and community. And, he’s ... read more about David Berry and Friends concert features violinist for Beyoncé, Jay-Z
Chamber Singers release spring tour schedule
The EMU Chamber Singers are hitting the road for spring break with stops around the Washington, D.C., region and throughout central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. The group has released programming ... read more about Chamber Singers release spring tour schedule
Junior vocalist Reah Clymer, senior clarinetist Luke Haynes win Concerto/Aria Competition
Musicians will perform with orchestra at its spring concert Mezzo-soprano Reah Clymer and clarinetist Luke Haynes saw their years of hard work and countless hours of practice pay off on ... read more about Junior vocalist Reah Clymer, senior clarinetist Luke Haynes win Concerto/Aria Competition
Bergey places second for American Prize in Conducting
EMU’s music maestro Dr. Benjamin Bergey earned second-place honors in one of the most prestigious awards competitions in the country for the performing arts. Bergey, assistant professor of music at ... read more about Bergey places second for American Prize in Conducting
Gala concert to celebrate connectedness and community
Where: Lehman AuditoriumWhen: 7 p.m., FridayCost: Free, with suggested donation of $10 to $20Online: emu.edu/gala/ Eastern Mennonite University’s 2023 Music Gala Concert, says David Berry, is a labor of love ... read more about Gala concert to celebrate connectedness and community