Bach Choir of Bethlehem Offerings
For over 125 years, The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, America's oldest Bach choir, has been a cornerstone of Bethlehem's cultural heritage. With a founding rooted in Moravian tradition, the choir offers more than 40 vibrant performances each year.
Bach Choir
For over 125 years, The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, America’s oldest Bach choir, has been a cornerstone of Bethlehem’s cultural heritage. With a founding rooted in Moravian tradition, the choir offers more than 40 vibrant performances each year. Comprising of 95 dedicated volunteer singers, a talented Bach Festival Orchestra, and acclaimed soloists, the choir engages a diverse audience of over 22,000 patrons through concerts and educational programs, reaching audiences both locally and internationally.
Bach Choir 2025-2026 Season
Join the Bach Choir during their 2025-2026 season!
Dan Tepfer Inventions/Reinventions – October 4 at 5 PM
Dinner & Concert Fundraiser
Join for an unforgettable evening of artistry and celebration at Bethlehem’s Musikfest Cafe, where pianist Dan Tepfer will perform his acclaimed Inventions/Reinventions.
This fundraiser includes a dinner and an intimate concert experience, supporting Bach Choir’s mission.
Bel Canto Winter Concert – November 23 at 2 PM and 4:30 PM
On Sunday, November 23 at 2 PM and 4:30 PM at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Bethlehem, join the Bel Canto choir as they present Frost and Falling Light, a concert inspired by the quiet beauty of the changing season.
Christmastime in Leipzig – December 13 & 14 at 4 PM
Bethlehem
Join the Bach Choir on December 14 at 4 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem to discover what Christmas sounded like 300 years ago.
Allentown
Join the Bach Choir on December 13 at 4 PM at the Egner Chapel at Muhlenberg College to discover what Christmas sounded like 300 years ago.
Bel Canto Scholarship Recital – January 25 at 3 PM
Experience a special afternoon that showcases the talented youth on Sunday, January 25 at 3 PM at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
Greg Funfgeld Family Concert, The Nightingale – February 22 at 3 PM
On Sunday, February 22 at 3 PM at the Zoellner Arts Center, join for a reimagined music-theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Nightingale.
Spring Concert, Saint John Passion – March 29 at 4 PM
For their Spring Concert, the Bach Choir presents Saint John Passion on March 29 at 4 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem.
Bel Canto Spring Concert, An American Patchwork – April 19 at 4 PM
The Bel Canto season ends with An American Patchwork on April 19 at 4 PM at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
Bach at Noon
- October 14, 2025
- November 11, 2025 (The 145th Bach at Noon in Bethlehem)
- January 13, 2026
- February 10, 2026
- March 10, 2026
- April 14, 2026
St. John’s Lutheran Church (Allentown)
- June 9, 2026
- July 14, 2026
- August 11, 2026 (The 35th Bach at Noon in Allentown)
118th Bethlehem Bach Festival
May 7-10, 2026
Thursday, May 7
7 PM – Outside the Bachs
Time for Three – Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Friday, May 8
11 AM – Films from the Archives
with Cory W. Dieterly, MLIS – Room 145, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University
2 PM – The Barnette Distinguished Scholar Lecture
with Dr. Sarah Eyerly – Room 145, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University
3:30 PM – Chorale Sing
Incarnation of Our Lord Church, Thomas & Buchanan Streets
4 PM – Bach at 4
Incarnation of Our Lord Church, Thomas & Buchanan Streets
5:45 PM – Dinner & Discussion
with Dr. Larry Lipkis – Butz Lobby, Zoellner Arts Center
