This year's annual Bach Choir seven-concert noon concert series features the works of Bach and Vivaldi at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem’s ninth season of Bach at Noon concerts began last week at Central Moravian Church. The seven-concert series features programs on the second Tuesday of the month, from 12:10 – 1:00pm, September-November 2012 and January-April 2013. Admission is free and no tickets are required. A free-will offering is collected. The Bach Choir recommends that people come early for seats, since the concerts have continued to attract close to capacity audiences. Each Bach at Noon concert features one vocal and one instrumental piece performed by members of The Bach Choir and Bach Festival Orchestra and distinguished soloists. Greg Funfgeld, now beginning his 30th anniversary season as artistic director and conductor, introduces …
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Central Moravian Church
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The choir will receive $10,000 to help support various local community programs.
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced recently that The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is one of 788 not-for-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant for $10,000. The grant is in support of the choir's educational outreach programs. “The Bach Choir is extremely grateful to receive an NEA grant for a second year. Last year’s first NEA Art Works grant to The Choir was very significant in helping the success of our educational programs in reaching more than 13,000 people of all ages and walks of life, including many children who have never before experienced a classical music concert,” Bach Choir Executive Director Bridget George said. “It begins a process of life-long learning and enthusiasm.” This year the …
This weekend it's all about Mom. Learn about local history at Saucon Valley History Day, relax to the sounds of classical music at the Bethlehem Bach Festival or dance around the maypole in celebration of spring at the Charles Brown Ice House.
For all the moms who do so much for so little recognition, this weekend is all about you. Mom should get to do whatever she wants, whether it is having breakfast in bed or enjoying dinner and a show on Saturday night. Here are the best picks for this weekend, keeping everything moms love in mind--beautiful art, music, theater, and of course, things to do with the children she loves. First Friday is back and this month Southside Bethlehem is celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Whether mom likes the art or the margaritas, she will surely have a great night out if she decides to go. If classical music is more her thing, she might enjoy the two-day 104th Annual Bethlehem Bach Festival featuring the world-famous Bach Choir of Bethlehem. Just over the …
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Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse
4216 Country Side Ln, Hellertown, PA
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Hellertown Historical Society
150 W Walnut St, Hellertown, PA
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Heller Homestead
1890 Friedensville Rd, Bethlehem, PA
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