Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival ushers in new era of independence EMU’s Lehman Auditorium has surely seen its share of historic firsts over the years, though last week might have marked ... read more about ‘A great community treasure’
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EMU’s Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival to receive $12K award from the National Endowment for the Arts
The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF), a program of Eastern Mennonite University, has been approved for a $12,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the federal agency ... read more about EMU’s Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival to receive $12K award from the National Endowment for the Arts
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
In the News: 31st Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival set to launch ‘The Next Opus’
EMU’s 31st Annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival runs June 11–18, 2023. Check out the exciting lineup of both free and ticketed events! ... read more about In the News: 31st Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival set to launch ‘The Next Opus’ from The Daily News Record
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
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
Annual Spring Into Bach concert, auction to benefit 30th anniversary summer festival
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
Join EMU’s 2021 Christmas celebrations
Eastern Mennonite University welcomes the Advent season and celebrates Christmas cheer this month. Dec. 9: A Bach Festival Christmas The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival hosts “A Bach Festival Christmas” featuring ... read more about Join EMU’s 2021 Christmas celebrations