Five Cities Baroque Festival Opening Concert
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Faith United Methodist Church
1719 S Prospect Ave, Champaign
The BACH choir will be featured in the free opening concert of the 2026 Five Cities Baroque Festival, performing J.S. Bach's exquisite cantata Actus Tragicus, with flutes and strings, plus music by Heinrich Schütz, Salamone Rossi, and Alonso Lobo. The weeklong Five Cities Baroque Festival gathers stellar artists from Champaign-Urbana, Springfield, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Decatur to deliver world-class performances of 17th- and 18th-century music.
BACH’s 30th Anniversary Season 2026-2027
Watch for news about a very special season celebrating 30 years of the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana!
Choir Auditions: Fall 2026
Sunday, August 30, 2026
3–5 pm
Location TBD
Ten rehearsals on Monday evenings will lead up to the first performances of the season, on November 7 and 8: Handel’s Semele, presented in collaboration with MIOpera, at locations in Bloomington-Normal and Champaign-Urbana. More details about the new season will be announced soon!
Open Sing Night: Give BACH a Try!
Monday, August 24, 2026
7:15–9:15 pm
Location TBD
Come see what BACH is like! Everyone is welcome at our Open Sing Night, the first rehearsal of the season. If you decide to audition, complete our Signup Form to set up an audition time.
“I could have listened to another hour of this sublime music! Thank you for treating us to these timeless gems."
— “Winter Comfort” audience member Paul B.
