Eastern Mennonite University Department of Music

05/20/2026

7 spots left! Sign your child up for this wonderful music and peacebuilding summer camp!

Eastern Mennonite University

04/24/2026

Thanks VSDB for joining us and coming to support Carina!

A group of VSDB staff and fellow classmates went to Eastern Mennonite University to support recent VSDB graduate, Carina Groll, at her Jazz Ensemble Concert. Carina was known for her outstanding piano skills throughout her time at VSDB. She and the group dazzled everyone with a variety of jazz pieces spanning the world. We were so proud to support her and wish her continued success in everything she continues to do after VSDB!

04/21/2026

We caught up with junior Music/Social Work major Elie Hoover, who is a featured soloist at EMU's Concerto/Aria Orchestra Concert this Friday! Elie is one of two winners of this year's Concerto/Aria contest, alongside saxophonist Jadon Harley. Read below to hear about Elie's musical journey and what she's looking forward to! And don't forget to see her perform in the concert on Friday at 7:00 PM in Lehman Auditorium!

Concerto/Aria Orchestra ConcertDate: Friday, April 24Time: 7 p.m.Location: Lehman AuditoriumCost: Free (no registration needed) Junior vocalist Elie Hoover (soprano) and senior saxophonist Jadon Harley will perform as student soloists with

04/21/2026

Check out our final episode of this season of "Trivial Tune-Up," featuring Elie Hoover, a social-work-music-major-vocalist-guitarist-pianist-actress-Laufey-fan-icon! Play along with Elie as she tries her hand at some difficult popular music trivia, and see how many you can get correct!

If you want to see more of Elie, watch her perform as a soloist both at the EMU Jazz Ensemble concert THURSDAY at 7:00 PM, and at the EMU Concerto/Aria Orchestra Concert FRIDAY at 7:00 PM. Both concerts will take place in Lehman Auditorium; we hope to see you there!

04/14/2026

Check out our latest episode of "Trivial Tune-Up," featuring Dr. Benjamin Bergey, music professor, Music and Peacebuilding advisor, and director of the EMU Orchestra, University Choir, and Chamber Singers. Play along with Benjamin as he tries his hand at some difficult music trivia!

If you want to see more of Benjamin, come watch as he conducts the University Choir at their concert THIS FRIDAY, April 17, at 7:00 PM in Lehman Auditorium. We hope to see you there!

04/10/2026

Join us for Jacob Nissley's senior recital tomorrow (Saturday), 3pm in Martin Chapel!

04/01/2026

It's LovEMU Day! 💙🦁 Head on over to love.emu.edu and show the Music Department some love by selecting a challenge to donate to, then under the 'Designation Prompt' select 'Other' and then type in "EMU Music Department". Every dollar counts!

03/31/2026

Check out our newest episode of "Trivial Tune-Up," featuring Nik Tucker, an EMU grad, campus missionary, and gospel rap artist! Play along with Nik as he guesses some popular music trivia, and see how many you can get correct!

03/30/2026

Hear a testimonial from Joshua Stucky, a current EMU student and member of University Choir and Chamber Singers. Listen to Joshua share about his participation in ensembles and how that has positively impacted his life!