Sonora, CA…Join us for our fortieth year of celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries as we feature period music performed by guests and locals in colorful locations throughout historical and picturesque Tuolumne County. With a variety of performances and fine music there is something for all ages. Schedule your season now.

October 1, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.: Baroque Singalong at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
Lend your voice (or your ears) to this informal “Sing Along” of Baroque classics. Lead by a variety of conductors from the area and accompanied by some of the Central Sierras finest pianists, this sing-through of music from the time of Bach was a joy for participants and observers at last year’s inauguration and promises an even better time this year. Open to singers and observers.

October 9, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.: Youth Finalists’ Concert at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
“Hear the future today” at this marvelous demonstration of local, young vocal and instrumental talent as they present Baroque and early Classical repertoire- a sell-out every year featuring many of our most accomplished young performers. Guest artist, soprano Savanah Bailey, student at University of the Pacific.

October 15, 6:30 Light Buffet followed by concert at 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Orchestra Concert at The Country Cowboy Church, Sonora
This year’s “Salon Concert” leaves the salon and enters the Concert hall as we present The Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra, Henrik Jul Hansen, Conductor, is joined by spectacular, international violin soloist Corina Stoian featuring, among others, Handel Water Music Suite, no.1 and Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

October 23, 3:00 p.m.: Locals’ Concert at The Church of the 49ers, Columbia
Support your friends, family and community as our own highly talented, local instrumentalists and vocalists present an exciting afternoon of chamber music of the Baroque. Lovely music performed by people you know.

October 30, 12:30 p.m.: Bach’s Brunch
Beautiful Brunch, Beautiful Music and a Beautiful Setting. Join us for a delightful brunch featuring the cooking talents of Chef David Ingram and beautiful classical music provided by classical guitarist, Gordon Rowland at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church located in the lovely woods of Sugar Pine. Advanced reservations required.

DATES AND TIMES ONLY
October 1, Saturday, 2:00 p.m.: Baroque Singalong at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
October 9, Sunday, 3:00 p.m.: Youth Finalists’ Concert at the Church of the 49ers, Columbia.
October 15, 6:30 Light Buffet followed by concert at 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Orchestra Concert at The Country Cowboy Church, Sonora
October 23, 3:00 p.m.: Locals’ Concert at The Church of the 49ers, Columbia
October 30, 12:30 p.m.: Bach’s Brunch at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Sugar Pine

Tickets available on our Webpage: http://www.sonorabach.org/
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