Brad Croushorn ’93 wrote the hymn text “Open Wide the Doors”, which was chosen from among 60 entries from three countries by Duke University Chapel as the winner of the ... read more about Alum wins Duke University Chapel hymn competition
Music
Cellist Kim Souther performs in EMU’s Music Faculty Artist Series
Kim Souther will kick off the spring 2022 Music Faculty Artist Series on Friday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Martin Chapel. She will present original cello works, as well ... read more about Cellist Kim Souther performs in EMU’s Music Faculty Artist Series
Chamber Singers announce spring break tour
The Eastern Mennonite University Chamber Singers have announced a spring break tour March 4-8, 2022. The group will perform in Pennsylvania at various churches and a retirement community, as well ... read more about Chamber Singers announce spring break tour
‘Bonhoeffer: Cell 92’ opens at EMU, slated for spring tour in Austria
Theater-goers in the Shenandoah Valley will get the first look this winter at an Eastern Mennonite University production that will embark on a European tour in 2022. Bonhoeffer: Cell 92 ... read more about ‘Bonhoeffer: Cell 92’ opens at EMU, slated for spring tour in Austria
Annual Bach Festival Christmas concert to feature classical, jazz, holiday favorites
The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival celebrates the holidays and its 30th anniversary year with “A Bach Festival Christmas” featuring soprano Jessica Spafford, pianist David Berry, violinist Domenic Salerni, and bassist ... read more about Annual Bach Festival Christmas concert to feature classical, jazz, holiday favorites
EMU musicians and The String Queens inspire at 2021 Gala Concert
With photos by Rachel Holderman Thanks to EMU students, community contributors and faculty David Berry, Benjamin Bergey, Kyle Remnant, James Richardson and Kimberly Souther for an amazing night of music ... read more about EMU musicians and The String Queens inspire at 2021 Gala Concert
EMU Music Department presents 2021-22 Music Faculty Artist Series
The EMU Music Department presents the 2021-22 Music Faculty Artist Series, with four free concerts. Each event is at 7 p.m. in Martin Chapel in the seminary building. The first ... read more about EMU Music Department presents 2021-22 Music Faculty Artist Series
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival announces artistic director transition
Summer 2022 will mark the retirement of Ken Nafziger as artistic director and conductor of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival. Nafziger founded the festival 30 years ago. He will be ... read more about Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival announces artistic director transition
The String Queens bring their dynamic, electric music to EMU’s 2021 Gala Concert
Already in 2021, The String Queens headlined the presidential and vice-presidential inauguration celebration, were featured artists on the PBS “Great Performances: Arts Interrupted” series, and partnered with ESPN for a ... read more about The String Queens bring their dynamic, electric music to EMU’s 2021 Gala Concert
NPR covers climate singers
A "climate emergency choir," including several EMU students, performed in Richmond on Monday to ask Governor Northam to put an end to the Mountain Valley Pipeline and demand solutions to climate change. ... read more about NPR covers climate singers from NPR-WMRA