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The Mission of The Bach Choir of Bethlehem and its Bach Festival Orchestra is to perform the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and to promote and encourage appreciation of the aesthetic and spiritual value of Bach’s music, while striving for the highest standards of musical excellence. This mission is to be achieved by engaging our audience – locally, nationally, and internationally – through education and performance, including works by composers who influenced Bach and were influenced by him, and through the programs of our Bel Canto Youth Chorus. Together, we cultivate a lifelong passion for the choral arts.
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is the oldest American Bach Choir, and gave the first American performances of Bach’s Mass in B Minor and Christmas Oratorio. Since its founding in 1898, the Choir has been attracting thousands of national and international visitors every May to its annual Bethlehem Bach Festival. Learn More »
Each year, our concerts and educational programs enrich the lives of more than 20,000 people of all ages from across the country. We depend on the financial support of our donors to provide the critical funding needed to preserve and advance The Choir’s legacy and mission. A donation or sponsorship is an investment in the arts, the community, and the legacy of The Bach Choir of Bethlehem and the music of J. S. Bach.
