The Arts
Music education was a primary goal when EMS was founded more than 100 years ago. Today, the creative spark in every student in all divisions is nurtured through music, other performing arts, and the visual arts. We believe artistic expression is part of how we experience God and develop fully as people of faith.
JOIN US! PERFORMING ARTS 2026-2027
FALL 2026
- Homecoming Concert · Fri Oct 16
- High School Play* · Fri, Sat, Sun Nov 6-8
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
- Choral Concert · Thurs Dec 3
- EMES Christmas Concert - Thurs Dec 10
- MS Instrumental Concert · Tues Dec 15
- HS Instrumental Concert · Thurs Dec 17
WINTER/ SPRING 2027
- Winter Choral Concert · Thurs Feb 18
- HS Musical Brigadoon* · Fri, Sat, Sun Mar 5 - Mar 7
- Middle School Play* · Fri, Sat May 14-15
- Middle School Concert · Thurs May 20
- Commencement Concert · Thurs May 27
All EMS concerts: free · 6:30 pm.
*Plays and Musicals are ticketed events (easternmennonite.org/tickets)
Come visit and...
- Observe or join in rehearsal in choir, orchestra or band.
- Experience an art class or club.
- Accompany a photography class in their explorations.
- Meet our art and music teachers.
From a student perspective...
Eastern Mennonite School (EMS) Touring Choir embarked on an unforgettable journey through Germany and the Netherlands as part of their 2024 tour. The adventure began in Munich after an exhausting 26-hour journey by bus, plane, plane, and bus again. June 7, 2024, A Memorable Arrival Choir member Catherine Scherpereel shared her excitement upon arrival: “Seeing the sunset out the window was really pretty and cool to see the countryside. At 10:00 pm we finally arrived at the hostel and ate a little dinner before going…
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