Bach Ascending's 2025-2026 Season
Mark Berry Scholarship for Young Artists Recital
Saturday, September 13
3:00 p.m.
Annette Park, Viola; Ethan Chen, Clarinet; Hyunjun Yuk, Piano
Come out to support these talented winners of the 2025 scholarship who will perform individual pieces, then team up for a performance of Mozart's Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano.
Sanctuary, Ascension
J. S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata
Saturday, October 11
3:00 p.m.
Jeana Melilli, Flute; Kira Howard, Soprano; Tamarious Jackson, Bass
With members of the Savannah
Philharmonic
Ascension's undercroft will be converted to Café Zimmermann of Bach's time in Leipzig. Desserts provided by Lulu's Chocolate Bar. A ticketed event.
Crumley Hall, Ascension
Robert Hicks Memorial Concert
Sunday, November 23
4:00 p.m.
Debra Sherrill Ward, Horn; Anastasia Pertrunina, Violin; Hrant Bagrazyan, Piano
Music of J. S. Bach, Brahms, Barnwell, and a new commission by composer Kate Caliendo titled "Moonflower" in memory of Robert.
Sanctuary, Ascension
A Serenade for the Soul II
Thursday, December 11
7:00 p.m.
Rhett Barnwell, Harpist, and Maria Margiolakou, Soprano
Rhett Barnwell returns with his soulful concert of music by Bach and other masters along with his beloved original compositions.
Sanctuary, Ascension
New Year’s Baroque Brunch
Saturday, January 10
11:00 a.m.
Bach Ascending's signature event will include a delicious catered brunch and a musical dessert by renowned guest musicians. A ticketed event.
Crumley Hall, Ascension
Rachel Barton Pine, Violinist, and Jory Vinikour, Harpsichordist
Sunday, February 15
Time and location will be announced.
Join us for a concert by this internationally renowned duo fresh off their new recording with music by J. S. Bach and Domenico Scarlatti.
5th Annual Bach Marathon
Saturday, March 21
11:00 a.m.
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts Celebrating Bach’s Birthday! Sanctuary, Ascension
Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, Julie Andrijeski, Artistic Director, Returns!
Sunday, April 19 -
4:00 p.m.
J. S. Bach’s Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11
Exclusive Savannah Performance in celebration of Lutheran Church of the Ascension's 285th Anniversary.
Sanctuary, Ascension
Announcing the winners of the 2025 Mark Berry Scholarship!
Hyunjun Yuk, Piano
Attending Reinhardt Piano Festival
Teacher: Sara Leote
From Hyunjun's essay:
"[T]his [experience] would make a difference for my future because it could contribute greatly to me doing piano when I get to college. Not only that, but most importantly, it would help me enjoy playing the piano at a deeper level. This reason is more personal, but it is very important because for me, at the end, playing the piano is something that I would do in my free time, whenever I’m stressed, or whenever I feel like playing it for enjoyment. Playing the piano helps me forget all the hardships in my life and move away from them."
Annette Park, Viola
Attending Interlochen Arts Camp
Teacher: Kerri Sellman
From Annette's essay:
"I would use this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of attending Interlochen to expand my viola playing experience in solo and ensemble groups, meeting and collaborating with fellow string musicians who are as passionate about instrumental performance as I am. Furthermore, I anticipate being able to focus on improving my technique and musicality on the viola through the masterclasses, enriching lectures
Ethan Chen, Clarinet
Attending the University of Georgia Summer Music Institute.
Teacher: Dr. Kristen Spiron Sanders
From Ethan's essay:
"Working with professional musicians, university professors, and talented peers in Georgia would push me to refine my skills and become a more mature clarinetist and musician. Additionally, I look forward to reconnecting with friends I met at All-State during this program. It will also be my first experience of living away from my parents
and independently for an extended period, helping me develop essential life skills."
From Our Concertgoers
"[The Atlanta Baroque Orchestra] was an absolutely perfect finale to an amazing series. The talent we get to experience in these performances is awe inspiring!"
"The Eric Jones from Bach to Bebop event was fantastic! Having moved to Savannah nearly two years ago, it was refreshing to receive an incredible gift of music from Bach Ascending. "
"I've been attending Bach Ascending for at least 4 years. I am so proud to witness the growth of a vital musical program offered to the residents of Savannah and beyond. Congratulations on a job well done."