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Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival announces artistic director transition

October 29, 2021Last updated March 15, 2022 by Lauren Jefferson

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

‘Spring Into Bach’ presents music, storytelling, and more

April 22, 2021Last updated April 26, 2021 by EMU Communications

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival season kicks off with the “Spring Into Bach” virtual concert on April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Eight artists hailing from the valley to New York ... read more about ‘Spring Into Bach’ presents music, storytelling, and more

Globally acclaimed artists featured in music colloquium series

February 9, 2021Last updated March 2, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

A new series of multifaceted music colloquia kicks off at Eastern Mennonite University this semester. The series brings in a flutist from the Houston Symphony, a performance psychologist from Juilliard, ... read more about Globally acclaimed artists featured in music colloquium series

Amanda Gookin to lead Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival

January 16, 2021Last updated January 21, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

The reins of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) have been passed to the very talented hands of a new leader – Amanda Gookin, a Grammy-nominated cellist, ... read more about Amanda Gookin to lead Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival

Bach Festival keeps ‘the rhythm of the week’ alive with virtual concerts

June 18, 2020Last updated June 26, 2020 by Kathleen Shaw/Daily News-Record

Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is bringing its collection of classical symphonic sounds to your home through daily video uploads by festival performers. Going on its 28th year, anticipation was high ... read more about Bach Festival keeps ‘the rhythm of the week’ alive with virtual concerts

EMU vocalist studies opera in Berlin masterclass

February 28, 2020Last updated March 2, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

Berlin has been one of Europe’s musical centers for hundreds of years. Members of the Bach family composed there, Shoenberg lived and taught there, and the city boasts an orchestra ... read more about EMU vocalist studies opera in Berlin masterclass

Celebrate Advent and Christmas with EMU

November 26, 2019Last updated December 13, 2019 by EMU communications

Eastern Mennonite University will celebrate the 2019 season of Advent and Christmas with a variety of musical performances and festivities. Please join us! Wednesday, Dec. 4, EMU Jazz Ensemble Concert, ... read more about Celebrate Advent and Christmas with EMU

‘A Bach Festival Christmas’ to usher in holiday spirit

November 13, 2019Last updated December 13, 2019 by EMU communications

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, now in its 28th season, will celebrate the holidays with “A Bach Festival Christmas” concert featuring soprano Susan Gouthro, trumpet player Christine Carrillo, and pianist ... read more about ‘A Bach Festival Christmas’ to usher in holiday spirit

Nafziger named fellow of The Hymn Society of the United States and Canada

August 12, 2019Last updated August 13, 2019 by EMU communications

Ken J. Nafziger, professor emeritus of music at Eastern Mennonite University and artistic director and conductor of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, has been named a Fellow of The Hymn ... read more about Nafziger named fellow of The Hymn Society of the United States and Canada

Bach Festival interns and fellows provide ‘invaluable’ help, perform with world-class musicians

July 5, 2019Last updated July 9, 2019 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

While the 27th annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival (SVBF) at Eastern Mennonite University attracted professional musicians from all over the country, its 10 days of rehearsals and performances also provided ... read more about Bach Festival interns and fellows provide ‘invaluable’ help, perform with world-class musicians

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