The Bach Children's Chorus
Rochester's Traditional Music Ensemble for Children Age 8-16
The Bach Children's Chorus in residence at Nazareth College is western New York's most respected children's classical music ensemble. The chorus appears regularly with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Rochester Chamber Orchestra, and other area ensembles. The girls and boys in the group range in age from 8 to 16 and are well known in Rochester’s arts community.
The BCC selects its members through auditions from spring through summer for the following academic year. These auditions are held at Nazareth College. The process begins by attending an audition information meeting. Please see the Audition Info for times and dates.
Students in the Bach Children’s Chorus receive exceptional vocal training, attend classes in music theory, and learn to appreciate many types of music. In addition, students have a wonderful time making friends and interacting with peers who have similar interests. Experiences throughout the year range from formal concerts, to sporting events, seasonal parties, and team building activities. The children meet weekly for rehearsals throughout the academic year.
The chorus tours annually, usually during spring break. They have sung at many exciting venues including the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and in Williamsburg, Virginia. This spring, during a trip to Philadelphia, the chorus will be singing the national anthem for a Philies vs Mets game.
The BCC was founded by its current director, Karla Krogstad, in 1989. Over 1300 students have sung in the BCC.