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The Bach Choir of Bethlehem: Preserving a Legacy and Inspiring Future Generations

Bach choir of Bethlehem

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, a new United Way partner, is the oldest American Bach choir, giving the first complete American performances of Bach’s Mass in B Minor in 1900 and Christmas Oratorio in 1901.

Since its founding in 1898, the now-famous Choir has been attracting thousands of visitors from across the United States and beyond to the annual Bethlehem Bach Festival in Pennsylvania. The 115 dedicated volunteer singers of The Bach Choir, performing with the Bach Festival Orchestra and distinguished soloists, have received international acclaim. Programming includes 40 concerts and educational programs per year for an audience of more than 22,000. The Bel Canto Youth Chorus is The Bach Choir’s youth choir educational program under the direction of Director Kelly Rocchi. Through Bel Canto and other educational programs, The Bach Choir is training the next generation of choral singers and cultivating a life-long passion for the choral arts. Learn more at bach.org.

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