At the intersection of harmony, humanity, and nature, the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival gathers world-class artists and inquisitive audiences to celebrate the life and joy of great music. We like to say “Bach is just the beginning” to share our deep appreciation of the breadth of work influenced by the musical inventions of Bach. Nestled in beautiful Harrisonburg, VA on native Manahoac land in the Shenandoah Valley, we prioritize equity, justice, and environmental sustainability in our work through inclusive educational initiatives, meaningful programming, and green practices. Every year our week-long summer festival presents vibrant performances on the Eastern Mennonite University campus and downtown Harrisonburg by local artists, the Shenandoah Valley Chamber Orchestra, Baroque Academy Faculty, and Festival Choir. Listeners can attend large and small performances of orchestra and chamber music, family and kids events, poetry readings, music talks, and immersive musical experiences in our parks and nature preserves. Our immersive educational initiatives invite young musicians and aspiring arts administrators from all over the country to participate in our Young Arts Leaders program or perform as Orchestra Fellows. Musicians of all ages and levels have the opportunity to attend the Organ Academy and learn historically informed performance practices in our Baroque Workshop. We invite you while you’re here to explore Harrisonburg and take advantage of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley through a number of local activities such as hiking, mountain biking, cavern tours, wineries and breweries, and museums. The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a program of Eastern Mennonite University and we are proud to share the university’s commitment to peacebuilding, social justice, cross-cultural engagement, and sustainability in the arts.