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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Next Up This Concert Season:

Sonoma Bach doing Messiah? Of course, the piece is well-known to all of us; our Bach Choir has performed it on several occasions, extending back into the last millennium. But for the past 15 years or so, with guest ensembles performing the work here in December, we have developed a broad array of alternatives for our Early Music Christmas. Now we find the field is clear this coming Christmas, and we are delighted to step into the breach! Handel’s most famous composition is a deep dive on its own, a magnificent telling of the Christmas and Easter tales and beyond – largely through Old-Testament texts – which will be rocking Schroeder Hall this coming December.  
​Note: We will perform a judiciously abridged version of Messiah

This Concert is SOLD OUT

Virtual BachTalks

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.
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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