Welcome to Kalamazoo Choral Arts. Previously The Kalamazoo Bach Festival, this new title reflects our new mission statement for the organization, defined by our board of directors: “to create, enrich, and transform community through singing.”
This mission embodies three important values that drive our work:
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a clearer identity,
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openness to an expanded repertoire and diverse audiences, and
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a core belief in the power of singing to bring people together.
A Look Back at 2016 Bach Festival Week
The City Sings Bach
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Area Churches
Area church choirs and organists join in honoring the life and legacy of J.S. Bach by presenting a work by Bach and/or his contemporaries during their regular service. Participating churches will be part of a unique city-wide celebration of Bach's musical legacy.
29th Annual Bach Around the Block Organ Crawl
Monday, April 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
Concert begins at First United Church, moves to First Presbyterian Church,
and concludes at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
Presented in collaboration with American Guild of Organists - Southwest Michigan Chapter. FREE ADMISSION
The churches surrounding downtown's Bronson Park have some of the most magnificent pipe organs in all of Michigan. Come and hear three of them played by the area's most gifted organists at this progressive concert event.
Bach's Lunch Concert
Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 12:00 p.m.
Light Fine Arts Building, Kalamazoo College
FREE ADMISSION
Enjoy this light lunchtime concert featuring faculty, students, and friends of the Kalamazoo College community. Bring your own sack lunch for this delightful one-hour recital. Please contact the Bach office for more information.
Bach's Legacy Recital
Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
Light Fine Arts Building, Kalamazoo College
FREE ADMISSION
Enjoy a program of chamber music performed by Kalamazoo's finest local talent. Works to be performed by a variety of vocalists and instrumentalists including soprano Katelin Spencer, bassoonist Jason Kramer, classical guitarist Dan Mervak, Kalamazoo's finest cello ensemble Octocelli and more! Sure to be a delightful evening of classical repertoire you won't want to miss!
Young Vocalists Competition Award Concert
Saturday, April 16, 2016, 3:00 p.m.
Light Fine Arts Building, Kalamazoo College
FREE ADMISSION
Winners of the Young Vocalists Competition
are featured in this free recital.
College Division:
Rebecca Myers, First Place and
Genevieve W. Connable Prize
Isaac James, Second Place
Hayley Girard, Third Place
Caitlin Borke, Honorable Mention
Cara Gross, Honorable Mention
High School Division:
Alex Smith, First Place
Cassandra Thompson, Second Place