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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

EMU arts prominent among local spring grants

June 2, 2022Last updated June 3, 2022 by admin

Theater and music programs at Eastern Mennonite University received Advancing the Arts grants this spring from the Arts Council of the Valley. The grants cover projects to be completed by

Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates 30 years and artistic director transition

June 1, 2022Last updated August 24, 2022 by EMU Communications

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF) celebrates two monumental occasions: its 30th anniversary and the retirement of founder and artistic director Ken Nafziger after 30 years of leadership. The festival,

EMU team wins international Kryptos contest for fourth time in eight years

May 31, 2022Last updated September 7, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

Talk about legacy. For the third time in five years, a team from Eastern Mennonite University has won the 2022 international Kryptos Codebreaking Competition. The event, hosted by University of

EMU Honors, Awards and Recognitions – 2021-22

May 4, 2022Last updated May 5, 2022 by EMU Communications

More than 100 Eastern Mennonite University students were recognized for accomplishments and achievements during the 2021-22 academic year during a special recognition ceremony Tuesday. View the livestream recording. Academics Academic

Professor David Berry to join historic orchestral debut at Carnegie Hall

April 22, 2022Last updated December 15, 2022 by EMU Communications

Editor’s Note: This article, originally a preview, has been updated with new information for readers to access the audio recording. Pianist David Berry, professor of music at Eastern Mennonite University

‘Noye’s Fludde’ earns Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival nominations

April 22, 2022Last updated April 25, 2022 by admin

Eastern Mennnonite University’s opera “Noye’s Fludde” has won several Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival accolades. The festival is the preeminent university theater program in the United States. The Benjamin

Annual Spring Into Bach concert, auction to benefit 30th anniversary summer festival

April 16, 2022Last updated May 13, 2022 by EMU Communications

Join the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival for an evening of live music from Bach to bluegrass! Special events feature a free kids’ concert, food by Mashita, Bach Fest merchandise, and

Spring opera ‘Noye’s Fludde’ brings message of grace

April 2, 2022Last updated April 11, 2022 by Florence Barrett

After the tumultuous last few years, Justin Poole and James Richardson felt a need to offer a message of faith and peace. The two Eastern Mennonite University professors knew a

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