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 ... read more about 2022 Gala Concert earns accolades
Music
World-renowned balafon master Balla Kouyaté and MLK-inspired choral masterwork headline EMU’s 2022 Gala Concert
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 ... read more about World-renowned balafon master Balla Kouyaté and MLK-inspired choral masterwork headline EMU’s 2022 Gala Concert
Bach Festival names conductors for ’23 season
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 ... read more about Bach Festival names conductors for ’23 season
Music program named premier artist partner of Any Given Child-Shenandoah Valley
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 ... read more about Music program named premier artist partner of Any Given Child-Shenandoah Valley
Chamber Singers announce 2022-23 performances, spring international tour
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 ... read more about Chamber Singers announce 2022-23 performances, spring international tour
Saxophonist Ryan Kauffman ’97 joins EMU Jazz for Homecoming Celebration Concert
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 ... read more about Saxophonist Ryan Kauffman ’97 joins EMU Jazz for Homecoming Celebration Concert
Trent Wagler’s songwriting class signals new opportunities for music students
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, ... read more about Trent Wagler’s songwriting class signals new opportunities for music students
Dan Ott begins new role as dean of EMU’s School of Theology, Humanities, and Performing Arts
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
EMU arts prominent among local spring grants
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
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates 30 years and artistic director transition
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