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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,

Cellist Kim Souther to kick off faculty artist series with jazz-classical crossover

January 27, 2021Last updated January 31, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

Kim Souther, cellist and director of preparatory music at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), will kick off the Music Faculty Artist Series with a recital on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7

Young alums and student musicians rock regional venues

December 2, 2020Last updated December 2, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

From the stage in the Common Grounds coffee shop to the Richmond Coliseum, Eastern Mennonite University alumni and current students are foraying into the Virginia music scene. They make percussion,

DN-R: Virtual Gala crosses genres in uplifting message of hope

November 23, 2020Last updated November 24, 2020 by Kathleen Shaw/Daily News-Record

Did you miss it? View the Gala. This article by Kathleen Shaw appeared in the Nov. 22, 2020, Daily News-Record. Dressed in a traditional black gown with hair neatly curled

Hip hop single immortalizes EMU cafeteria delicacy

November 23, 2020Last updated December 1, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. – Albert Einstein I walk in the caf and I smell mac and cheese, my eyes roll

EMU’s Gala Concert to offer evening of hope, inspiration and musical eclectica

November 18, 2020Last updated November 23, 2020 by Lauren Jefferson and Randi B. Hagi

David Berry, chair of Eastern Mennonite University’s music department, makes no secret of the vision behind the university’s upcoming made-for-broadcast special premiere of the annual Gala Concert. Always the highlight

Cellist and music educator is new director of EMU’s Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Program

July 14, 2020Last updated July 21, 2020 by Randi B. Hagi

Kim Souther, nationally acclaimed cellist, touring artist, and educator, returns to the Shenandoah Valley as new administrative director for the Shenandoah Valley Preparatory Music Program at Eastern Mennonite University. The

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

Earn credits for raising the roof with EMU’s Pep Band

April 17, 2020Last updated January 27, 2022 by Randi B. Hagi

Spectators and athletes during the final men’s and women’s basketball home games of the 2019-20 season enjoyed a rare treat. In the stands, pumping up the atmosphere in Yoder Arena,

‘March Piano Madness’ comes to EMU

March 3, 2020Last updated March 13, 2020 by EMU communications

Effective immediately, EMU has cancelled all public events through April 3 in response to concerns about COVID-19. This event may be rescheduled. For more information about EMU’s COVID-19 action plan,

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