Join us in our third year of this popular summer event!

What:  Come and sing English and Italian madrigals (examples: The Silver Swan; Now is the Month of Maying; Come Again, Sweet Love; Fair Phyllis; Amo, Amas, I Love a Lass). We’ll throw in some songs from our old Europa Cantat books as well. Ralph Nelson will play and conduct. We’ll learn about 8 songs before we break for dessert; then we’ll come back and learn another 5-8 or so more songs. Finally, we'll sing through some of our favorites one more time.

When:  Friday, August 22nd, 2014 from 7pm-9pm at the home of Ralph and Sue Nelson, NE Portland; or Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 from 7pm-9pm at the home of Julie and Andy Beck, Beaverton. Exact address will be sent with reservation confirmation. Both locations are air-conditioned.

Cost:  $25 per person; if paid by check, payable to the Bach Cantata Choir.

Who:  Anyone who likes to sing! Ralph will teach the songs in a lively, fun manner. We are, however, limited to 20 singers per evening.

Advance reservations are required:  To reserve a spot, fill out the online registration form or email us. We'll provide directions and payment instructions with your confirmation.

The 2013-2014 Concert Schedule is now available online. Please save the dates on your calendar!

We look forward to seeing you at our first concert on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., featuring works from Palestrina, Josquin, Purcell (and, of course, J.S. Bach!) and followed by our Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser.

The Bach Cantata Choir will be holding its annual Silent Auction Fundraiser in conjuction with its first concert of the 2013-2014 season on Sunday,  October 27, 2013 at 2 pm. Doors will open early for browsing and bidding. 

The BCC is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of the community to fund our operations. Items such as gift certificates for goods or services are always popular, not to mention tickets to local concerts and events. Do you have something that you can donate? All funds raised at the auction are used to cover operational expenses such as use of the church, orchestra fees and printing costs.

The BCC is is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As such, the value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law and regulation. We will gladly provide you with a receipt including our Tax ID Number (TIN) for your donation.

Please use our online form to submit your donation information. Contact bachcantatachoir@gmail.com if you have questions.

What is it about Weddings and Cake?! Is there a better way to conclude the Bach Cantata Choir’s 8th season than enjoying J.S. Bach’s Wedding Cantata and a piece of cake?

We hope you will stay following our June 2nd concert to join the Cake Walk.  (Think raffle combined with musical chairs with the prizes being delicious cakes. Old fashioned?  Sure, but cake walks are making a comeback.)

For just a $5 donation (note: larger donations will not be refused), you may take a turn for a chance take home one of about a dozen donated cakes. Or, if you prefer, just enjoy a piece of cake and watch others compete. Either way, stay and visit with us for a few minutes after the concert.

All proceeds from the Cake Walk will be used to fund our July trip to the 2013 Abbey Bach Festival.

We hope to see you at our final concert for the season: Sunday, June 2nd, 2:00 PM at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church (map). The concert is free (free-will offering accepted).

Please join us for the first concert of our 2012-2013 season tomorrow, Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): Heilig 
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707): Cantata, “Alles, was ihr tut mit Worten” 
J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Cantata #81, “Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen?”, BWV 81 
Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759): Chandos Anthem #5b, “I Will Magnify Thee”  
J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Motet #1, “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied”, BWV 225 

As in past years, this concert is also our annual Silent Auction Fundraiser. Doors will open early for browsing and bidding which will continue until 20 minutes after the concert has ended. New this year: you may buy your tickets for our Christmas Oratorio concert when you pay for your silent auction purchases (or you can buy them online here).

By popular demand, the audience chorale is provided for advance viewing here!

All Bach Cantata Choir concerts are held at the Rose City Park Presbyterian Church located at 1907 NE 45th Avenue in Portland, Oregon (map). Tomorrow's concert is free (free-will offering accepted).

The Bach Cantata Choir will be holding its annual Silent Auction Fundraiser in conjuction with its first concert of the 2012-2013 season on Sunday,  November 4, 2012 at 2 pm. Doors will open early for browsing and bidding.  

The BCC is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of the community to fund our operations. Items such as gift certificates for goods or services are always popular, not to mention tickets to local concerts and events. Do you have something that you can donate? All funds raised at the auction are used to cover operational expenses such as use of the church, orchestra fees and printing costs. 

The BCC is is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As such, the value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law and regulation. We will gladly provide you with a receipt including our Tax ID Number (TIN) for your donation.

Please use our online form to submit your donation information. Contact bachcantatachoir@gmail.com if you have questions.

When:  Friday, August 24th, 2012 from 7pm-9pm at the home of Julie & Andy Beck (Beaverton)  -- or (same program each night) -- Saturday, August 25th, 2012 from 7pm-9pm at the home of Ralph & Susan Nelson (NE Portland). Both locations are air-conditioned.

Cost: $25 per person, payable to the Bach Cantata Choir.

What: Come and sing English and Italian madrigals (examples; “The Silver Swan”, “Now is the Month of Maying”, “Come Again, Sweet Love,” “Fair Phyllis”, “Amo, Amas, I Love a Lass”).  We’ll throw in some songs as well from our old Europa Cantat books.  Ralph will play and conduct – We’ll learn about 8 songs before we break for dessert. Then we’ll come back and learn another 5-8 or so more songs.  Finally, we sing through some our favorites one more time.

Who: Anyone who likes to sing!  Ralph will teach the songs in a lively, fun manner. We are, however, limited to 20 singers per evening.

Advance reservations are required:  To reserve a spot – email Ralph at ralph.nelson@yahoo.com and send a check, payable to Bach Cantata Choir to Ralph Nelson, 3570 NE Mathison Pl., Portland, OR  97212.  We'll provide directions to the event with your confirmation. Also, please include your mailing address – we will send a copy of the music to you a couple of weeks ahead of time so you can practice.

The Bach Cantata Choir will be holding its annual Silent Auction Fundraiser in conjuction with its first concert of the 2010-2011 season on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 2 pm. Doors will open early for browsing and bidding. 

The BCC is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of the community to fund our operations. Items such as gift certificates for goods or services are always popular, not to mention tickets to local concerts and events. Do you have something that you can donate? All funds raised at the auction are used to cover operational expenses such as use of the church, orchestra fees and printing costs.

The BCC is is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As such, the value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law and regulation. We will gladly provide you with a receipt including our Tax ID Number (TIN) for your donation.

Please use our online form to submit your donation information. Contact Kristin Sterling if you have questions.

The 2010-2011 concert schedule is now available online. We look forward to seeing you at our first concert on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., featuring works from Heinrich Schütz, Christoph Graupner (and, of course, J.S. Bach!) and followed by our annual silent auction fundraiser--more details on the auction coming soon!

The Bach Cantata Choir will be holding its annual Silent Auction Fundraiser in conjuction with its first concert of the 2009-2010 season on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2 pm. Doors will open early for bidding. 

The BCC is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of the community to fund our operations. Items such as gift certificates for goods or services are always popular, not to mention tickets to local concerts and events. Do you have something that you can donate? All funds raised at the auction are used to cover operational expenses such as use of the church, orchestra fees and printing costs.

The BCC is is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As such, the value of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law and regulation. We will gladly provide you with a receipt including our Tax ID Number (TIN) for your donation.

Please contact Judy Crockett for more information about making a donation.