We celebrate J.S. Bach in the Savannah community by hosting concerts that feature extraordinary artists from all over the world; so that together we can passionately honor Bach’s timeless greatness.
To expose and enlighten music lovers from Savannah and afar, through the gift of exceptional performances of great variety.
Joy
Abundance
Integrity
Musical Competence
Learning
BACH ASCENDING’S community concert series and scholarship program centers on the music of German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), which has inspired composers and performers for hundreds of years!
Seeking to spread a joyful understanding of the breadth of this music and how it endures today, the non-profit organization’s principal concert venue is Lutheran Church of the Ascension on Wright Square, which was founded in 1741 when Bach was still performing, and which has long played a prominent role in Savannah’s musical and cultural life. Additional events are offered across the square at 6 East State Street, and at other sites.
The annual Bach Ascending concert series, which is open to the public at no cost, is made possible through the generosity of donors at all levels, a dedicated Board of Directors, and a host of volunteers. Founded in early 2020, the organization will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Saturday, February 1, with the 2nd Annual Baroque Brunch.
The many highlights of last season included performances by the winners of the Mark Berry Scholarship for Young Artists; intimate ‘Spotlight Series’ concerts; the annual Bach Marathon; an inaugural Baroque Brunch; and a number of featured international artists,
including Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, Julie Andrijeski, Artistic Director and Violinist, and Bach Society Houston led by Rick Erickson, Artistic Director.
Margo Jones, President
Diana Langer Jones, Vice President
Emi Higashiyama, Secretary
Susan Heun, Treasurer
Cathy Girardeau, The Rev. Matt Henning, Kelli Horton, Lynn Wright
Thomas J. White, Artistic Director
Founding Artistic Director Thomas White was appointed Cantor of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension in August 2019. He has headed arts organizations in South Carolina and Kentucky, as well as leading music in Lutheran churches for over 25 years as organist, pianist, conductor, and composer. He earned degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
Main venues: Lutheran Church of the Ascension
120 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 and 6 East State Street, Savannah, GA 31401
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