For 127 years, The Bach Choir of Bethlehem has been more than a musical ensemble. It is a living tradition – passed from voice to voice – uniting people through the belief that great music belongs to everyone.

Now, guided by our strategic plan and inspired by the voices that shaped our past, we launch Heart of the Bach Choir, a three-year, $2 million initiative to invest in the people and programs that make our mission possible.

This campaign is not about buildings. It is about people: the singers, students, conductors, and creators whose artistry sustains a legacy unlike any other in America.

CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES

• Expanding Our Reach, the campaign enables the Choir to pursue domestic and international touring opportunities, including a recent invitation to return to Bachfest Leipzig in 2027 – and helps provide a measure of support for our volunteer singers so they can participate regardless of financial means.

• Strengthening Our Future, this campaign supports a reimagined Festival and our professional orchestra and provides funding to allow us to expand the complement of chair positions for musicians and vocalists, as might be appropriate for each concert.

• Investing in the Next Generation, our campaign strengthens our Bach to School, Bel Canto, and Cantare programs – reaching over 5,000 young people annually. For some, it’s their first live classical music experience; for many, it’s when they discover they belong. The campaign also establishes a two-year conducting fellowship under the guidance of our Artistic Director, providing an exceptional leadership opportunity for emerging conductors.

• Preserving Our Legacy A 1947 recording. A program book from 1912. A hand-written note. Our archive tells a uniquely American musical story – one we are committed to preserving, digitizing, and sharing with those who shaped our legacy and the new generation that will carry it forward.

Donate to the Heart of the Choir campaign because legacy is not something we inherit – it is something we create together.

Give a gift in cash, by check, or from your IRA or DAF or donate appreciated stocks, securities, or other assets. Visit Bach.org/donate to make a secure online donation, or contact us at 610-866-4382 ext. 113 to donate by phone.