Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival

Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival 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.

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. Nestled in beautiful Harrisonburg, VA on native Manahoac land in the Shenandoah Valley, SVBF prioritizes equity, justice, and environmental sustainability in our work through inclusive educational initiatives,

meaningful programming, and green practices. We are a program of Eastern Mennonite University and are proud to share the university’s commitment to peacebuilding, social justice, cross-cultural engagement, and sustainability in the arts. Every year our week-long summer festival presents vibrant performances by local artists, the Shenandoah Valley Chamber Orchestra, and the Festival Choir. Listeners can attend large and small performances of orchestra and chamber music, family and kids events, poetry readings, music talks, and local bands. Our immersive educational initiatives invite young musicians and aspiring arts administrators from all over the country to participate in our fellowship programs and learn historically informed performance practices in our Baroque Workshop. Attendees can also take advantage of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley through a number of local activities such as hiking, mountain biking, cavern tours, wineries and breweries, museums, and immersive musical experiences in our parks and nature preserves.

Our artistic director David Berry was featured on WHSV's arts and culture talk show "Screens and Stages" discussing what...
06/02/2026

Our artistic director David Berry was featured on WHSV's arts and culture talk show "Screens and Stages" discussing what is exciting about this year's festival. Tune in tonight at 7pm at https://www.whsv.com/video/screens-and-stages/

Next week we gather for seven days of music that inspires, moves, and connects us all. As we get closer we'll be highlig...
06/01/2026

Next week we gather for seven days of music that inspires, moves, and connects us all. As we get closer we'll be highlighting some of the extraordinary talent coming to the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival stages. Creative Inventions is nearly here, and there is still time to join us. Don't wait, get your tickets today! https://www.svbachfestival.org/calendar/2026-bach-festival.

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, your way.We bring together a range of experiences, from inspiring traditional conce...
05/28/2026

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, your way.

We bring together a range of experiences, from inspiring traditional concerts to vibrant, casual events like Rock Bach. Whether you are a longtime listener or just getting started, there is something waiting for you.

Discover the full schedule and join us.
https://www.svbachfestival.org/calendar/2026-bach-festival

05/28/2026

Last year virtuoso baritone David Newman wowed the audience with his performances as our guest artist and received a standing ovation! He returns this season as a soloist in one of Handel's most dramatic works, Dixit Dominus. Prepare to be blown away! Saturday, June 13th. One night only. Links for in-person and livestream tickets in the comments!

Check out this clip of David's performance as Leontes in Chatham Baroque's production of "A Winter's Tale"

05/25/2026

You'll want to make this concert! Check out the link to our tickets or to the streaming! Either way - it'll be so rewarding.

05/22/2026

Have you ever heard the instrument called the "Oboe of Love?" Come hear acclaimed oboist Stephen Key play this gorgeous instrument in Bach's Concerto for Oboe d' Amore in A major. Friday, June 12th. One night only.
Links for in-person and livestream tickets in the comments!

Check out this clip of Stephen playing his amazing original composition Rhapsody for Oboe and Piano!

Exciting news! You can now purchase tickets to view all 2026 Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival concerts via livestream for...
05/22/2026

Exciting news! You can now purchase tickets to view all 2026 Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival concerts via livestream for only $25. Experience the magic.
Get your tickets here!
https://tinyurl.com/svbflivestream

The Arts Council of the Valley plays an essential role in this year’s festival as the sponsor of our Principal Cello pos...
05/21/2026

The Arts Council of the Valley plays an essential role in this year’s festival as the sponsor of our Principal Cello position🎼

Partnerships like this make it possible to support our musicians and share the beauty of Bach’s legacy with our community. Find concert details and get involved at https://www.svbachfestival.org/.

Tickets are available NOW - and livesteam is available for every Noon Concert, the two festival concerts and the Sunday ...
05/21/2026

Tickets are available NOW - and livesteam is available for every Noon Concert, the two festival concerts and the Sunday morning service. Check the link in the post and get your tickets or streaming linkks to experience this year's festival.

Creative Inventions is almost here. In just one month, the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival returns with music that sparks imagination and brings our community together✨

We cannot wait to share this season of discovery with you. Reserve your seats today at https://www.svbachfestival.org/calendar/2026-bach-festival.

The music you'll here at this year's Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is just fabulous. Check it out.
05/21/2026

The music you'll here at this year's Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is just fabulous. Check it out.

Georg Friedrich Händel: Dixit Dominus ∙I. Dixit Dominus 00:00 ∙...

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