Oktoberfest Vespers
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 3-4:30 PM
Kick off the season with sacred music featuring the cantata Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79. A festive outdoor community gathering with bratwurst, beer, and a brass band follows.
Donations welcome
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd @ Greenbriar
Blues to Bach:
Kelly Hall-Tompkins
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | 3-4:30 PM
Acclaimed as a classical and jazz soloist and a pioneer of social justice in the arts, Ms. Hall-Tompkins founded and directs Music Kitchen – Food for the Soul, which has brought over 100 chamber music performances to more than 18,000 homeless shelter clients in cities from New York to Paris. Bach Society Houston is thrilled to bring this amazing artist to our city!​
Pay what you wish:
Suggested ticket price $35; suggested student ticket $10
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd @ Greenbriar
Bach's Christmas Oratorio & the Magnificat
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 3-4:30PM
Houston’s new holiday tradition returns with the Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 parts 1 & 5, and the radiant Magnificat, BWV 243, performed by the Bach Choir, Bach Orchestra and featured soloists.
Ticket prices $35 - $50; Student ticket $10
Brockman Hall
Shepherd School of Music
Rice University 6100 Main St
New Year's Day Organ Recital
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 | 6-7:00 PM
Ring in the New Year with celebrated organist James Bobb of St. Olaf College for this annual concert of organ works.
Donations welcome
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd @ Greenbriar
Candlemas Vespers
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 | 3-4:30 PM
With Cantata Alles nur nach Gottes willen, BWV 72. Experience the contemplative beauty of this traditional celebration through an intimate, candlelit service and historically informed performance.
Donations welcome
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd @ Greenbriar
Bach's Mass in B minor, BWV 232
Saturday, March 21 | 3-4:30 PM
Celebrating Bach's birthday with the monumental B minor Mass, performed with period instruments and historically informed musicianship by the Bach Choir and Bach Orchestra.
Ticket Prices $35- $50 Student ticket $10
Stude Hall
Shepherd School of Music ​
Rice University 6100 Main St
Season Finale: Vespers & Music in the Americas, Part 3
SATURDAY, MAY 2 | 3-4:30 PM
Cantata Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich," BWV 17 and this year's program of music in the Americas during Bach's lifetime. This concert will honor Rick Erickson’s superb leadership as Artistic Director and welcome Ben Kerswell to this role starting in July 2026.
Donations welcome
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd @ Greenbriar
