Join us on our Facebook page for third concert in our “Give BACH” series featuring Jonathan Young, organ. Jonathan will showcase music of J.S. Bach, his teacher Dietrich Buxtehude, and Buxtehude's teacher Franz Tunder, all played in historical tuning.
About Give BACH, With public health concerns from COVID-19, and the reality that singing is a “super-spreader,” there is no way for BACH to present in-person concerts this fall. In the meantime, we are excited to announce “Give BACH,” our way to offer live music to the community this fall. Our “Give BACH” virtual series consists of four of BACH’s artist-friends performing from their homes or neighborhood churches, featuring music from the Baroque period and beyond.
Our Give BACH series are free, though BACH would appreciate a suggested donation of $10.
Jonathan Young, organ, is Director of Music at the Catholic Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Champaign, Illinois. Originally from Moses Lake, Washington, Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, a Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, and completed doctoral coursework and recitals at the University of Illinois. Jonathan was the Alternate Winner of the 2011 Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition, held in conjunction with the fraternity’s triennial convention in Rochester, New York. From 2014-2017, Jonathan was Director of Music and Organist at First Presbyterian Church of Urbana, and from 2011-2014 Director of Music at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mattoon, Illinois. He was a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Illinois teaching Aural Skills courses in 2016-2017, and was a Senior Lecturer and Visiting University Organist at PLU for the 2009-2010 academic year. Jonathan has appeared on several recordings with the PLU Choir of the West and Choral Union as an accompanist and soloist, including the Choral Union’s 2011 American Prize-winning 25th Anniversary Album featuring Benjamin Britten’s The Company of Heaven and movements from Kodaly’s Missa Brevis. He has served churches in many denominations as an organist and choir director, including military chapels (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Catholic congregations and parishes. Jonathan maintains an active interest in organ building and voicing, and has worked for Paul Fritts & Company, Buzard Pipe Organ Builders, and Richards, Fowkes & Company. An avid student of automotive aerodynamics and aerodynamic efficiency, Jonathan is currently pursuing an Associate of Engineering Science degree at Parkland College in Champaign and is a 2-time winner of the Mod4 Hybrid class at the annual Green Grand Prix fuel economy competition held ar Watkins Glen International Raceway, where he competes with his modified 2013 Toyota Prius.