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 ... read more about Dan Ott begins new role as dean of EMU’s School of Theology, Humanities, and Performing Arts
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 ... read more about EMU arts prominent among local spring grants
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, ... read more about Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates 30 years and artistic director transition
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 ... read more about EMU team wins international Kryptos contest for fourth time in eight years
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 ... read more about EMU Honors, Awards and Recognitions – 2021-22
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 ... read more about Professor David Berry to join historic orchestral debut at Carnegie Hall
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 ... read more about ‘Noye’s Fludde’ earns Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival nominations
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 ... read more about Annual Spring Into Bach concert, auction to benefit 30th anniversary summer festival
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 ... read more about Spring opera ‘Noye’s Fludde’ brings message of grace
With the COVID-19 pandemic upsetting rituals and routines, many are seeking a new spiritual equilibrium. One new resource combining music, art, and liturgy for daily and weekly use is The ... read more about Anabaptist artists offer free faith formation resource for Lent, Easter, Pentecost