2026 - 2027 Season
Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana
Upcoming Events
Sunday, Nov 29, at 4:00 pm
First Baptist Church in Savoy
Messiah Sing-along
It’s a joyous holiday tradition! Join in singing Handel’s beloved Messiah choruses — or just enjoy listening. Borrow music at the door, or bring your own.
Renaissance Reimagined
Sunday, Feb 28, at 3:30 pm
McKinley Memorial Presbyterian Church, Champaign
Hear how Renaissance masterworks have inspired composers in more recent eras, combining Renaissance music with new texts or pairing old texts with lush new harmonies.
Sunday, Jun 6, at 3:30 pm
Grace Lutheran Church,
Champaign
Joy Renewed
Experience a new work by composer Dale Trumbore, commissioned by BACH and based on J.S. Bach’s beloved motet Jesu, meine Freude. The Washington Post has called Trumbore’s writing “devastatingly beautiful.”
Photo courtesy of Dale Trumbore
About BACH
Founded in 1996 by Chester L. Alwes, the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) specializes in music of the Baroque, but performs music from all periods, striving for relevance to modern audiences. BACH’s members are a mix of experienced amateurs and professional musicians. Sarah Riskind has led the group since 2021.
“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.
Join in singing Handel’s beloved choruses or just listen and enjoy at this joyful holiday tradition.
Sunday, Nov 29, at 4 pm
First Baptist Church in Savoy