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.
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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. |
Sacred Realms: Partsong in the Romantic Era
March 28th at 8PM & March 29th at 3PM
bachgrounder lecture 35 minutes before concert
Green Mountain Consort
St. Seraphim Orthadox Church, Santa Rosa
March 28th at 8PM & March 29th at 3PM
bachgrounder lecture 35 minutes before concert
Green Mountain Consort
St. Seraphim Orthadox Church, Santa Rosa
As a prelude to our April Brahms production, the Green Mountain Consort will dive into a rich repertoire which we have not yet extensively explored: the 19th-century sacred song. We benefit greatly from a meticu- lously assembled publication, Romantik A Cappella (2018), an enormous compendium of some of the finest and most moving motets by a broad range of composers from all over the map of Europe—and beyond. Of course, you’ll hear music by German and Austrian composers, including Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Bruckner. But we’ll also present motets from further afield, including Russia (Sergei Rachmaninoff), England (Edward Elgar), and the United States (Amy Beach). Just wait until you hear this powerful music in St. Seraphim!
Virtual BachTalk: Early Music Christmas
Amanda McFadden, associate music director
Amanda McFadden, associate music director
Join Associate Director Amanda McFadden for an Online BachTalk preview of our 14th-annual Early Music Christmas. Amanda will guide us through the sounds of the 17th century: featuring music from Germany, England, and France including works by Praetorius, Gibbons, Charpentier, and more! Learn how these pieces come together to illuminate the Christmas story, from the Annunciation to the Visitation and onward to the joyous birth of Christ. Enjoy insights into the composers, the historical sound world, and regional insights that make 17th-century music unique.
Season Introduction: One Long River of Song
Robert Worth, music director & Amanda McFadden, associate music director
Sonoma Bach’s Music Director Bob Worth and Associate Music Director Amanda McFadden present an insightful BachTalk as they take you behind the scenes of our 2025–26 season: One Long River of Song. This video dives into the themes, repertoire, and inspiration behind the season’s concerts, exploring how music flows through time and connects us in a shared human experience. Whether you’re a longtime Sonoma Bach enthusiast or new to our community, this is a perfect opportunity to preview the season.
Robert Worth, music director & Amanda McFadden, associate music director
Sonoma Bach’s Music Director Bob Worth and Associate Music Director Amanda McFadden present an insightful BachTalk as they take you behind the scenes of our 2025–26 season: One Long River of Song. This video dives into the themes, repertoire, and inspiration behind the season’s concerts, exploring how music flows through time and connects us in a shared human experience. Whether you’re a longtime Sonoma Bach enthusiast or new to our community, this is a perfect opportunity to preview the season.
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Give Voice to Early Music!
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.
Give Voice to Early Music and Support Sonoma Bach Today!
Give Voice to Early Music and Support Sonoma Bach Today!