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. |
Midsummer Night Sings 2026
3 Wednesday Nights in July, 7PM
Penngrove Clubhouse, 385 Woodward Ave.
$15 per session or $40 for a 3-session pass!
3 Wednesday Nights in July, 7PM
Penngrove Clubhouse, 385 Woodward Ave.
$15 per session or $40 for a 3-session pass!
Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Spring, 1894
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Spend your summer singing with Sonoma Bach!
We invite singers of all levels to gather for three joyful evenings of choral music-making. Each session offers the chance to dive into fantastic choral music in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. Just bring your voice and your enthusiasm! Whether you’re a longtime chorister or simply love to sing, join us for music, community, and the magic of midsummer evenings shared in song. Wednesday July 15 – Bob Worth Highlights from J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor Wednesday July 22 – Amanda McFadden American Spirituals Wednesday July 29 – Magen Solomon J.S. Bach: Mass in G, Jesu meine Freude and Cantata 131: Aus der Tiefen Printed Scores and refreshments provided |
Virtual BachTalk: Music for Modern Times
Bob Worth, music director and Amanda McFadden, associate music director
Join Bob Worth and Amanda McFadden for an online BachTalk introducing Circa 1600’s season finale, Music for Modern Times. This program moves beyond early music into the 20th and 21st centuries, featuring works by Debussy, Barber, Hindemith, Britten’s evocative Rejoice in the Lamb (set to texts by Christopher Smart), as well as contemporary selections from Arvo Pärt and other living composers. Bob and Amanda will also reflect on the season as a whole, tracing how the journey has unfolded, and offer a brief preview of the ideas shaping the 2026–27 season, Only Connect.
Bob Worth, music director and Amanda McFadden, associate music director
Join Bob Worth and Amanda McFadden for an online BachTalk introducing Circa 1600’s season finale, Music for Modern Times. This program moves beyond early music into the 20th and 21st centuries, featuring works by Debussy, Barber, Hindemith, Britten’s evocative Rejoice in the Lamb (set to texts by Christopher Smart), as well as contemporary selections from Arvo Pärt and other living composers. Bob and Amanda will also reflect on the season as a whole, tracing how the journey has unfolded, and offer a brief preview of the ideas shaping the 2026–27 season, Only Connect.
Virtual BachTalk: Johannes Brahms and the Geometry of Hope
Amanda McFadden, associate music director
Join Sonoma Bach Choir Director Amanda McFadden on Zoom for an illuminating introduction to Johannes Brahms and the Geometry of Hope. Discover the emotional depths of Brahms’ Schicksalslied and Ein deutsches Requiem, music of profound sorrow, comfort, and hope for the living. This online talk offers insight into his Song of Destiny as well as observations about the architecture and spiritual vision behind one of Brahms’ most moving masterpieces.
Amanda McFadden, associate music director
Join Sonoma Bach Choir Director Amanda McFadden on Zoom for an illuminating introduction to Johannes Brahms and the Geometry of Hope. Discover the emotional depths of Brahms’ Schicksalslied and Ein deutsches Requiem, music of profound sorrow, comfort, and hope for the living. This online talk offers insight into his Song of Destiny as well as observations about the architecture and spiritual vision behind one of Brahms’ most moving masterpieces.
Virtual BachTalk: Early Music Christmas
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.
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.
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!