About Us

Choral performance like you’ve not seen before.

What We Do

Bach Choir of Pittsburgh (BCP) was founded in 1934 to perform works of Johann Sebastian Bach exclusively. Under the leadership of Conductor and Artistic Director Thomas W. Douglas, the choir continues to evolve from a narrowly-focused ensemble to a larger, more inclusive choir that performs major choral works by composers from the Renaissance through the present.

After its inception the Bach Choir grew from 60 to 100 singers, and it currently remains steady with 75 members, including a 16-person core of paid professional singers. BCP produces a three-production concert season that is presented in unique venues in and around Pittsburgh, in addition to a Summer Sing educational program in June of each year. Auditions for choir and professional core positions are held on an annual basis. In addition to our regular concert season, the Bach Choir is available for hire throughout the tri-state area.

The Choir is critically acclaimed for its innovative, precise, and entertaining concert performances. Local music critics commend the Choir for “stretching its musical wings,” and handling “tricky works not only with technical skill, but with spirit and seeming inspiration.” They praise Artistic Director Thomas W. Douglas as well. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says “One has to admire Artistic Director and Conductor Thomas Douglas for thinking out of the proverbial box when it comes to choral music.” And the Tribune-Review raves, “Douglas is shaping the choir into a Pittsburgh musical force!”

 

Mission

The mission of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh is to perform innovative choral music for arts-loving audiences by presenting unique artistic experiences drawn from a variety of musical genres and diverse cultural traditions.

 

Vision

The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh will be a leading choral ensemble recognized for its offerings that surprise, delight and defy expectations.

    Values

    The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh values:

    • Diverse musical genres and cultural traditions
    • Excellence in musical technique and performance
    • Organizational and financial stability
    • Community engagement
    • Its audiences and patrons
    • Its donors, funders, volunteers and supporters
    • Collaboration with other artists
    • Partnerships with other arts organizations
    • Diversity in its membership, audience and leadership
    • Membership camaraderie
    • The talents of its membership
    • The talents of community composers, musicians, and performers

       

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