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. |
Harvest Time: Music's Renaissance
November 8 at 3PM & November 9 at 3PM
bachgrounder lecture 35 minutes before each concert
Circa 1600
Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center
November 8 at 3PM & November 9 at 3PM
bachgrounder lecture 35 minutes before each concert
Circa 1600
Schroeder Hall, Green Music Center
Wow! A chance to immerse ourselves--a cappella, no less—in two of the greatest musical centuries of all! We’ll begin way back in the early 15th century to lay the foundation with music by such composers as Dunstable and Ockeghem. We will of course take a sojourn with the inimitable Josquin Desprez, featuring his great Missa Pange lingua, based upon a hymn for the Feast of Corpus Christi. Then we’ll wring out the 16th century with sacred and secular works by some of our favorite composers, including Orlande de Lassus; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina; Luca Marenzio; Claudio Monteverdi; and Giaches de Wert.
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!