Chorus Information

 

B.A.C.H. (Bay Area Classical Harmonies)

Andrew J. Chung, Director

Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: This is a semi-professional chamber orchestra and chorus, open to the public by audition.
Web Address: http://www.berkeleybach.org
Year Estab: 1998
Mission: In BACH, we believe the language of music crosses all barriers. By presenting the musical heritage of various cultures along with Western Classical music through a diverse roster of ensembles, we strengthen, enrich and connect the musical communities of the Bay Area and beyond, exposing various audiences to a wide spectrum of musical genres. Seeking to resonate with generations young and old, BACH provides a vibrant, energetic environment for young artists to perform alongside seasoned professionals.
Size: 13

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Church/Sacred
Early Music
Opera
Type of Chorus: Mixed Adult
Rehearse City: Oakland
Region: Alameda County West

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: Bay Area Classical Harmonies, 389 Belmont St Ste 101, Oakland, 94610
Phone: 510-868-0695

Other Information

History: Founded by Andrew J. Chung in 1998, BACH began as a student group at UC Berkeley. The founding members sought to establish a supportive, challenging organization in which young musicians could develop a variety of skills, including leadership and teamwork as well as artistic virtuosity. The group was so successful, becoming known as "the most versatile classical music organization in the Bay Area, " that as its members graduated, they decided to keep the momentum going. Shifting from a student group format to a professional-level ensemble, BACH became a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in 2002, dedicated to the performance of fine classical music in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, with regular tours in Central Valley and Southern California. Since then, BACH has grown into a presenting organization, producing events for a varied roster of performers and ensembles, all-the-while maintaining its own impressive concert season, as The BACH Ensemble. As a presenting organization, BACH promotes a variety of programs, including the Last Friday Concert Series at Pro Arts Gallery in Oakland, The Josquin Singers, and most recently the Seemorgh Choral Ensemble.