2021-2022 Season
Flexibility will be the key as the Bach Cantata Choir cautiously returns to live performances.
We began live rehearsals in early November, and are following best practices for a safe rehearsal space. These include new masks specially designed for singers; spacing; and ventilation considerations. All performers are fully vaccinated.
At the same time, we are establishing guidelines for the concerts. Seating will be limited, in keeping with the need for social distancing. We will have a registration and ticketing process to manage the number of people who can be admitted, while continuing our tradition of free concerts.
We began live rehearsals in early November, and are following best practices for a safe rehearsal space. These include new masks specially designed for singers; spacing; and ventilation considerations. All performers are fully vaccinated.
At the same time, we are establishing guidelines for the concerts. Seating will be limited, in keeping with the need for social distancing. We will have a registration and ticketing process to manage the number of people who can be admitted, while continuing our tradition of free concerts.
Spring Concert Season Finale
Sunday, May 22, 2022, 2pm - 3:15pm
Pre-registration required; click here to register for free tickets
For those who can't attend, click here for the Livestream Option
We will require ID and proof of full Covid vaccination plus booster for admittance (photo OK); masks required.
Soloists for this concert:
Three works by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Cantata No. 172, "Erschallet ihr Lieder"
Cantata No. 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben"
"Dona Nobis Pacem" from the Mass in B Minor
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Previous Concerts This Season
Fall Solo Cantata Concert
Sunday, November 21, 2021, 2pm - 3pm
Soloists and chamber orchestra only; the choir will not be performing at this concert
Baroque Holiday Concert
Friday, December 17, 2021, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de Minuit pour Noël
Soloists:
Doro Gauer-Lail, soprano
Gail D'Aloisio, soprano
Elaine Goldsmith, soprano
Tim Galloway, countertenor
Brian Haskins, tenor
Kevin Helppie, bass
Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria
Soloists:
Cameron Herbert, soprano
Nan Haemer, soprano
Hannah Penn, alto
Palm Sunday Concert
Sunday, April 10, 2022, 2pm - 3:15pm
Allegri: Miserere
Solo Quartet:
Catherine van der Salm, soprano
Sheryl Wood, soprano
Tim Galloway, countertenor
John Vergin, bass
J.S. Bach: Cantata 182 "Himmelskönig, sei willkommen"
Soloists:
Laura Beckel Thoreson, alto
Scot Crandall, tenor
Jacob Herbert, bass
Lotti: Crucifixus (8-part motet)
Handel: Chandos Anthem No. 9, "O Praise the Lord With One Consent"
Soloists:
Catherine van der Salm, soprano
Tim Galloway, countertenor
Scot Crandall, tenor
Jacob Herbert, bass
All Bach Cantata Choir live concerts are held at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, located at NE 44th and Sandy Blvd in Portland, Oregon (map) or as noted above. Concerts are free (free-will offering accepted) unless advertised otherwise.
Sunday, May 22, 2022, 2pm - 3:15pm
Pre-registration required; click here to register for free tickets
For those who can't attend, click here for the Livestream Option
We will require ID and proof of full Covid vaccination plus booster for admittance (photo OK); masks required.
Soloists for this concert:
- Marguerite McKean, soprano
- Hannah Penn, alto
- Leslie Green, tenor
- Jacob Herbert, bass
Three works by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Cantata No. 172, "Erschallet ihr Lieder"
Cantata No. 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben"
"Dona Nobis Pacem" from the Mass in B Minor
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Previous Concerts This Season
Fall Solo Cantata Concert
Sunday, November 21, 2021, 2pm - 3pm
Soloists and chamber orchestra only; the choir will not be performing at this concert
Baroque Holiday Concert
Friday, December 17, 2021, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de Minuit pour Noël
Soloists:
Doro Gauer-Lail, soprano
Gail D'Aloisio, soprano
Elaine Goldsmith, soprano
Tim Galloway, countertenor
Brian Haskins, tenor
Kevin Helppie, bass
Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria
Soloists:
Cameron Herbert, soprano
Nan Haemer, soprano
Hannah Penn, alto
Palm Sunday Concert
Sunday, April 10, 2022, 2pm - 3:15pm
Allegri: Miserere
Solo Quartet:
Catherine van der Salm, soprano
Sheryl Wood, soprano
Tim Galloway, countertenor
John Vergin, bass
J.S. Bach: Cantata 182 "Himmelskönig, sei willkommen"
Soloists:
Laura Beckel Thoreson, alto
Scot Crandall, tenor
Jacob Herbert, bass
Lotti: Crucifixus (8-part motet)
Handel: Chandos Anthem No. 9, "O Praise the Lord With One Consent"
Soloists:
Catherine van der Salm, soprano
Tim Galloway, countertenor
Scot Crandall, tenor
Jacob Herbert, bass
All Bach Cantata Choir live concerts are held at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, located at NE 44th and Sandy Blvd in Portland, Oregon (map) or as noted above. Concerts are free (free-will offering accepted) unless advertised otherwise.