Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival

10/01/2026

Join us tomorrow night as our Artistic Director David Berry presents an album release concert at 7 p.m. in Lehman Auditorium at EMU! The evening will feature David’s piano compositions from his debut solo album "Spirit, Body and Soul" alongside vocal performances from local singers he has worked with in the Harrisonburg area.

Additionally, Yamaha will be the official sponsor for the album concert, they will provide a special Yamaha CFX 9-foot concert grand piano just for the event!

09/30/2026

Congratulations to SVBF violist Celia Daggy for her appointment as Associate Principal Viola of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for the 2026-27 season!

Welcome Celia!

Celia Daggy joins the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra as Acting Associate Principal Viola in the 2026-27 season!

Originally from Los Angeles, Daggy joins the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra from her position as principal viola of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and was a Tanglewood Music Center fellow for three years. In 2018, she gave the world premiere of a viola concerto written for her by Stephen Baillargeon, as a benefit for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Daggy has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and North Carolina Symphony, the Boston Pops and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. In the summers, she has served as assistant principal viola of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Orchestra, where she recently gave the world premiere of Scott Wheeler’s "Blue Ridge Suite," and is a member of the Wintergreen Music Festival Orchestra.

Help us welcome Celia to Cincinnati!

08/12/2026

Join us for the first Salon Concert of our 35th season, "Bach, Bluegrass, and Beyond" featuring guest artist Mike Seal! Tickets are going fast, get yours now at the link below, or on our website.

07/15/2026

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival's story was recently published in the July issue of Giving Magazine. It highlights the hard work of launching an independent non-profit after years of being affiliated with another organization. We enjoy the benefits of a generous community that helped make this happen, and it continues to sustain us. Here's the story:

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Giving Magazine - Issue No. 19 - July 2026Cover Story: How the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Reinvented Itself

06/30/2026

From standing ovations to quiet moments of connection, Creative Inventions reminded us what live music can do.

Throughout the festival, we watched artists bring bold ideas to life and audiences gather with curiosity, joy, and open hearts. Every performance and conversation helped make this week something truly special.

Thank you to our incredible artists and performers for sharing your creativity, dedication, and artistry with our community. And thank you to everyone who joined us. Whether you attended one event or many, your presence helped shape this year's festival.

We're grateful to have celebrated music, innovation, and community together.

06/19/2026

What a great year for the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival! The music was exceptional, the musicians fantastic and accomplished! Much gratitude to our Season 34 Sponsor VMRC for leading the sponsorships - and all the others who made it possible to bring the festival to life.

Among the many special moments of Creative Inventions, one that stands out came during Rock Bach, when couples danced across the patio at Pale Fire, young people filled the dance floor, and the music became joy in motion.

It was a beautiful reflection of what made this festival so special. People of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences gathering in the same space, connected by a shared love of music.

At its best, music becomes more than something we hear. It becomes something we experience together.

If moments like these matter to you, consider making a gift to help keep the music playing and ensure the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival continues bringing our community together for years to come. Donate today at svbachfestival.org/donate.

06/19/2026

Among the many special moments of Creative Inventions, one that stands out came during Rock Bach, when couples danced across the patio at Pale Fire, young people filled the dance floor, and the music became joy in motion.

It was a beautiful reflection of what made this festival so special. People of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences gathering in the same space, connected by a shared love of music.

At its best, music becomes more than something we hear. It becomes something we experience together.

If moments like these matter to you, consider making a gift to help keep the music playing and ensure the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival continues bringing our community together for years to come. Donate today at svbachfestival.org/donate.

06/14/2026

CORRECTION: [This event will take place tomorrow at Lehman Auditorium at EMU]

Tomorrow morning, join the SVBF Choir and Orchestra with guest soloists Larry Taylor, David Neman, Kristen Dubenion-Smith, Jacob Liu, and Penelope Shumate for our Leipzig Service! This is a FREE event.

06/13/2026

Tonight! The SVBF Orchestra performs their second concert, featuring guest soloists Stephen Key, Penelope Shumate, Sheila Dietrich, Kristen Dubenion-Smith, Jordan Davidson, and David Newman. Selections include works by gust composer Julian Grant, Ottorino Respighi, Gabriel Faure, George Friderick Handel, and of course J.S. Bach! Get your tickets now or at the door. This is a pay what you can event.

06/12/2026

Tomorrow at 2pm guest composer Julian Grant will give a lecture on his piece "Sanchos Dance Mix" and it's historical significance. Join us at the Massanutten Regional Library, and get your tickets to see the piece performed live on Saturday Night!