EMU’s piano virtuoso David Berry is gathering his friends for a celebration of music and community. And, he’s bringing along a special guest: a Grammy Award-winning violinist who’s performed in sold-out stadiums with Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

The David Berry and Friends concert, back by popular demand for a third straight year, returns to Martin Chapel on Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. The concert is free to attend and open to the public. A suggested $10 donation can be made online here.

Berry, music program director at EMU as well as the night’s featured pianist, said the purpose of the concert is to bring members of the community together for a diverse repertoire of classical, jazz, soul, spirituals and gospel music.

“All of these styles have been a part of my life,” he said, “and I’ll be performing with people I’ve gotten to know from different corners of our community.”