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      • Ludwig Senfl: A Gifted Imagination
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  • Deep Dives
    • 2024-2025 Concerts >
      • William Byrd: Angelical and Divine
      • Heinrich Schütz: The Orpheus of the 17th Century
      • George Frideric Handel: Messiah
      • Samuel Scheidt: The Art of Variation
      • Ludwig Senfl: A Gifted Imagination
      • Claudio Monteverdi: A New Manner of Composing
      • J.S. Bach: Bach Around Thirty
    • Donate today!
  • Tickets
    • Tickets
    • Subscriptions
  • Who we are and What we do
    • Board of Directors and Staff
    • Mission Statement
  • Our Ensembles
    • Sonoma Bach Choir
    • Circa 1600
    • Green Mountain Consort
    • Live Oak Baroque Orchestra
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Sponsor a Singer!
    • Escrip & Amazon Smile
  • Resources
    • Virtual Offerings - Archive >
      • The Choir Loft
      • Virtual BachTalk
      • Adventures in Sightsinging
      • Madrigal Mondays
      • Chorale Wednesdays
      • Motet Fridays
      • Virtual Recording Projects
      • Virtual Concerts >
        • Live Oak Baroque Orchestra
        • Music for these Distracted Times - Barefoot All-Stars
        • Agave Baroque American Originals
        • Bach's Long Walk to Lübeck - Anne Laver, organ
    • Concert Programs
    • Scores & Parts
    • Choir Resources
  • Contact
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Sonoma Bach is comprised of three resident ensembles—Our large 60 voice Bach Choir, our medium 20 voice Chamber Choir, Circa 1600 and our small 6 voice one-on-a-part Consort, Green Mountain Consort. We prepare and perform an annual series of seven concert sets, featuring the finest repertoire presented in imaginative programs designed to bring to life the magic of the music and to connect compellingly with our audiences. 

Most of our concerts take place in the Green Music Center’s 240-seat Schroeder Hall, with its live acoustics, intimate audience experience, and wonderful Brombaugh pipe organ. In addition, we offer site-specific concerts designed for special places in Sonoma County, such as our biannual concerts in the domed and frescoed Church of St. Seraphim.

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Right before the start of every rehearsal there’s a special energy—a sense of timelessness, as musicians work together to bring centuries-old music to life. This energy, these programs, and this legacy are all made possible by the generosity of donors who share Sonoma Bach’s passion for early music.

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Next Up This Concert Season:

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In 1714, when Bach was working for the court at the city of Weimar, the young composer was given the opportunity to compose, rehearse and perform a cantata each month for the princely chapel, the Himmelsburg.  Over the next several years, he created an amazing collection of these choral-orchestral works for various occasions. The moods of the pieces vary from soul-searching penitence to exuberant celebration, complemented by varying instrumentation and a dizzying succession of highly expressive musical ideas. We will perform a tour of three years of Bach’s musical life at the age of around thirty, including excerpts from Cantata 21: Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis ​and Cantata 80: Ein Feste Burg.
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Bach Talk at Penngrove Clubhouse: A Conversation with Bob Worth and Amanda McFadden
Join Sonoma Bach’s Music Director Bob Worth and Associate Music Director Amanda McFadden for an engaging in-person Bach Talk at the Penngrove Clubhouse, offering an insider’s perspective on our season finale concert, Bach Around Thirty. Together, they'll explore the rich creative period of J.S. Bach’s life in Weimar around age thirty, when he composed a remarkable series of cantatas for the princely chapel, the Himmelsburg. Learn more about the emotional and musical range of these works—spanning from the deep introspection of Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis to the triumphant spirit of Alles was von Gott geboren—and get a behind-the-scenes look at how Sonoma Bach brings this music to life.
Date and Time: May 15th at 7:00PM

Location: Penngrove Clubhouse, 385 Woodward Ave., Penngrove​
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Virtual BachTalks

Virtual BachTalk: Claudio Monteverdi
During this engaging talk, we'll explore Monteverdi's revolutionary approach to music, his innovative blending of the Renaissance and Baroque styles, and the profound impact he had on the development of Western music. This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Monteverdi's artistry and the music that will be featured in our upcoming concert. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, you won’t want to miss it!
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BachTalk: Messiah Through the Ages with Amanda McFadden
This enlightening BachTalk with Amanda McFadden, Associate Director of Sonoma Bach, delves into the history, context, and impact of Handel's 
Messiah. This discussion references the recently released Every Valley by Charles King, providing a contemporary lens through which to view this timeless work. Amanda will share the choir's unique approach to Messiah, offering musical examples that aim to deepen or refresh your understanding of this iconic piece. Whether you’re new to Messiah or a long-time enthusiast, this conversation promises to enrich your appreciation of the work.
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Virtual BachTalk: Deep Dives
Listen to Sonoma Bach’s Music Director, Bob Worth, in an insightful BachTalk as he delves into our upcoming season, Deep Dives. Bob will take us on a journey through the rich and intricate works featured in this season’s performances, offering a closer look at the music, composers, and historical context. 
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Sonoma Bach  | P.O. Box 656 |  Cotati |  CA  |  94931
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