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Seeking hope and reassurance “as the deer longs for water” — those are the themes of Psalm 42, the uplifting text for this concert. Discover composer Marianna Martines, an associate of Mozart, and hear how Palestrina’s version flows sweetly, like a refreshing stream.
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The BACH choir will be featured in the opening concert of the 2026 Five Cities Baroque Festival, performing J.S. Bach’s Cantata 106 Actus Tragicus, plus motets by Heinrich Schütz and Salamone Rossi. The Five Cities Baroque Foundation and Festival gathers stellar artists from Champaign-Urbana, Springfield, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Decatur to deliver world-class performances of 17th- and 18th-century music.
Take a deep breath and recharge with some of the most beautiful choral music ever written. As the end of winter approaches, enjoy an hour of calming music on themes of love, wisdom, peace, mystery, and rebirth. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and inspired!
This performance is sponsored by Janice Bahr
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Sing with the BACH choir! We’re a friendly group of experienced singers who welcome new members.
Join now for the pleasure of singing in our March 8 concert, Winter Comfort, featuring Josef Rheinberger’s ravishing Abendlied, Franz Biebl’s equally beautiful Ave Maria, and works by Hildegard von Bingen, Thomas Tallis, J.S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn, Max Janowski, Maurice Duruflé, Margaret Bonds, Moses Hogan, and Arvo Pärt.
Interested? Learn more or complete the audition signup form:
Join in singing Handel’s famous choruses with fellow music-lovers — or just sit back and listen! We’ll provide the organist and soloists. Invite a friend or family member and share this wonderful holiday tradition.
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Celebrate the durable delights of J.S. Bach’s music! We’re honoring the 275th anniversary of his death with two of Bach’s best-loved choral works. They’re a perfect start to your holiday season, with their themes of Advent and Christmas. This event will also be offered as a livestream to enjoy at home.
The performance is sponsored by:
Robin Sahner & Richard Kaplan and Judith Bojar
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Want to see what BACH is like? Come to our first rehearsal of the season! It’s our Open Sing Night, and everyone is welcome. If you decide afterward to audition, contact our music director, Sarah Riskind, at director@baroqueartists.org, to set up an audition time.
Sing with the BACH choir! We’re a friendly group of ordinary people who love to sing. Our season starts with two of J.S. Bach’s best choral works, his Magnificat in D and Gloria in D.
CHOIR AUDITIONS
Choir auditions are held twice a year, in August and January, for singers who read music and are high-school age and older. Our music director will meet with you, hear you vocalize, and discuss your musical background and interest in singing with BACH. Auditions include scales, tonal memory, sight-singing, and 1 to 2 minutes of any piece of your choice (sung unaccompanied).
Interested? Complete the audition signup form:
Choir Audition Signup Form
SOLOIST AUDITIONS
For paid soloist positions, submit recordings by September 2. Details are on the audition form:
Soloist Audition Form
BACH is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact us at info@baroqueartists.org at least 10 days prior to the event.
