ABOUT US
Sharing our passion for the art of distinctive choral singing with the greater Milwaukee community
The Bach Chamber Choir was founded in Milwaukee in 1969 and has performed continuously in the Milwaukee area since then. Our choir performs music from the medieval to the modern classics and beyond.
The group consists of amateur, student, and professional musicians who present concerts throughout the season. The singers audition in order to become part of the ensemble. The music is free and we strive to keep the yearly dues affordable.
Our director and accompanist are professional musicians and are our only paid staff members.
2024-2025 CONCERT SEASON
THE DIRECTOR: JONATHAN KIM
Jonathan Kim became the Music Director of the Bach Chamber Choir in the spring of 2020. He is also the choral music teacher at Harborside Academy in Kenosha, WI.
Jonathan has conducted a variety of choirs and orchestras, from college-level to Grammy-nominated professional choirs, including True Concord: Voices & Orchestra, based in Tucson. He has also conducted internationally in locations such as the Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, and the State Opera House in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
An active performer, Jonathan has sung with Opera Pacific in California, has been resident artist with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, and has recently been the bass soloist for the Green Bay Civic Orchestra's performance of Verdi's Requiem and the University of Wisconsin--Green Bay's performance of Handel's Messiah.
Jonathan is currently pursuing a doctor of musical arts degree in choral conducting with a doctoral minor in vocal pedagogy at the University of Arizona. He earned his master of music degree in choral conducting at the University of Notre Dame, and his bachelor of music degree in vocal performance at the University of California, Irvine.
VIDEOS
The Bach Chamber Choir of Milwaukee
The Bach Chamber Choir of Milwaukee
"Gloria" by Antonio Vivaldi - Performed by the Bach Chamber Choir & Orchestra of Milwaukee
"Magnificat" by Francesco Durante - Performed by the Bach Chamber Choir & Orchestra of Milwaukee
"Christmas Day" by Gustav Holst - Performed by the Bach Chamber Choir and Orchestra of Milw.
CHOIR FOR HIRE
The Bach Chamber Choir is available to provide music for any occasion - including weddings and other church celebrations, funerals and celebrations of life, holiday gatherings, and private parties - in the metro-Milwaukee area. The choir’s repertoire is very diverse - ranging from spirituals to music for a high mass, and from soothing a cappella pieces to lush, accompanied works.
Additionally, the Bach Chamber Choir Carolers – adorned in beautiful and authentic Victorian costumes – are available for holiday parties of any size! Our premier caroling group has performed Christmas favorites at many annual traditions: Christmas in the (Third) Ward, the Town Tree Lighting at The Corners of Brookfield, the Resident Holiday Party at St. John’s on the Lake, as pre-show artists for the MSO Holiday Pops performance at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, company and church Christmas parties, and holiday gatherings at private residences. We even sang carols and the National Anthem for a Milwaukee Bucks game!
To contact us about availability and rates, please e-mail bachchamberchoir@gmail.com or call 414-319-9816.
SING WITH US!
Our friendly, informal auditions take place with our director, Johnathan Kim at Nativity Lutheran Church – 6905 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa. You’ll do vocalizing - scales and testing the range - and sing some familiar songs. Feel free to bring a prepared piece, although it is not required.
E-mail bachchamberchoir@gmail.com or call 414-319-9816 to schedule a time, or to ask any questions.
Rehearsals also take place at Nativity Lutheran Church. We practice every Tuesday, 7-9 pm, mid August to mid April, (with breaks after concerts and for holidays). We typically sing 3-4 concerts per year – in the fall, at Epiphany and in the spring (see Current Concert Season, above). We also sing Christmas favorites as the Bach Chamber Choir Carolers, dressed in authentic Victorian costumes (not a required activity, but a really fun one!).
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DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!
The Bach Chamber Choir's main source of income is ticket sales. A variety of other fundraising functions such as raffles and auctions supplement our income from ticket sales, as well as performances at holiday parties, masses, weddings and other functions outside of the concert venue. Private contributions are also an important source of income. All revenue generated goes directly to the support of the choir.
We keep our advertising and promotional expenses to a minimum, and volunteers handle all our administrative work. The Board of Directors works with the Music Director to set the general artistic direction of the ensemble. The Board provides the organizational and financial direction for the ensemble, as well.
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