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Singing to Ken J. Nafziger: faculty and former students gather for a retirement send-off
“We can’t have a reception honoring Ken without music,” said Professor Joan Griffing at a May event marking the retirement of her music department colleague Ken J. Nafziger. Nafziger stepped ... read more about Singing to Ken J. Nafziger: faculty and former students gather for a retirement send-off
Festival’s silver anniversary season mixes the old and the new
Audience favorites from the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival’s infancy will share billing with works not previously heard – including a film score by a scion of one of Hollywood’s royal ... read more about Festival’s silver anniversary season mixes the old and the new
Bach Festival director honored with Rising Star Award by alma mater
David McCormick, director of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, received a Rising Star Award from his alma mater, Shenandoah University (SU) Conservatory, in Winchester, Va. McCormick was recognized with other ... read more about Bach Festival director honored with Rising Star Award by alma mater
Ken J. Nafziger conducts final Chamber Singers concert featuring alumni guests
The Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Chamber Singers, a select student choir, will present “Communities of Song,” its spring concert, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, in Lehman Auditorium. The ... read more about Ken J. Nafziger conducts final Chamber Singers concert featuring alumni guests
Charlottesville-based musician and educator David McCormick leads Bach Festival into 25th year
When David McCormick was five years old, his mother took him to the opera “La Bohéme.” He fell asleep. Unlike most 5-year-olds, though, he was upset when he woke up ... read more about Charlottesville-based musician and educator David McCormick leads Bach Festival into 25th year
Harrisonburg native and internationally renowned countertenor headlines 24th annual Bach Festival
Nathan Medley, a Harrisonburg High School graduate who has earned international recognition, will headline this year’s Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The June 12-19 festival will ... read more about Harrisonburg native and internationally renowned countertenor headlines 24th annual Bach Festival
Bach Festival founder Ken J. Nafziger honored with Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award, vows to ‘keep on musicking’
Ken J. Nafziger, professor of music at Eastern Mennonite University, recently became the third honoree to receive the Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award. He accepted the award at ... read more about Bach Festival founder Ken J. Nafziger honored with Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award, vows to ‘keep on musicking’
Bach Festival, in its 23rd year, draws appreciative crowd for diverse classical repertoire
In his 23rd year as artistic director and conductor of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, Kenneth J. Nafziger just laughs when asked if he is most looking forward to conducting ... read more about Bach Festival, in its 23rd year, draws appreciative crowd for diverse classical repertoire
It’s summertime and the living is . . . (well, not easy) – it’s really, really busy on campus
From August to April, students are the life blood of Eastern Mennonite University. After that, the faces on campus may be less familiar, but EMU’s heart keeps beating strong with ... read more about It’s summertime and the living is . . . (well, not easy) – it’s really, really busy on campus