More About Chattanooga Bach Choir: Cantata Concert
The Chattanooga Bach Choir, David Long artistic director and conductor, opens its 42nd season presenting the great choral-orchestral masterworks by Bach and others with their Cantata series, featuring Bach’s Cantata BWV 47 on Sunday, September 27 at 5 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 663 Douglas Street in Chattanooga. Tickets are $25; (Students with ID are $5) and can be purchased at the door or in advance at: Click for Details
For this opening concert of their 2026-27 season, the Bach Choir presents Cantata BWV 47 “Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden” (“Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled”) composed in 1726 for the 17th Sunday after Trinity. Additional works on the program include: Jacob Handl’s motet “Media vita in morte sumus” (In the midst of life we are in death”) and Friedrich Zachow’s organ prelude “Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz” (“Why are you troubled, my heart?”). Featured artists for this performance are Janelle Wagoner, soprano; Matthew Hoch, bass; Sheri Peck, violin & concertmaster; Karla Fowkes, organ.
For this opening concert of their 2026-27 season, the Bach Choir presents Cantata BWV 47 “Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden” (“Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled”) composed in 1726 for the 17th Sunday after Trinity. Additional works on the program include: Jacob Handl’s motet “Media vita in morte sumus” (In the midst of life we are in death”) and Friedrich Zachow’s organ prelude “Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz” (“Why are you troubled, my heart?”). Featured artists for this performance are Janelle Wagoner, soprano; Matthew Hoch, bass; Sheri Peck, violin & concertmaster; Karla Fowkes, organ.
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September 27, 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Christ Church Episcopal
663 Douglas Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Established in 1985 by conductor James Greasby, the Chattanooga Bach Choir provides an opportunity for local musicians to perform choral-orchestral masterworks by J.S. Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Fauré, and other composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. The Choir’s repertoire also includes less frequently performed chamber and a cappella choral works of all periods. During its thirty-five year history, the Chattanooga Bach Choir has performed the works of more than sixty composers.
David Long has been the Bach Choir's conductor and artistic director since 2005. During his 15-year tenure, he has expanded the Choir’s programming to include the Sunday afternoon Barnett & Company Cantata Series featuring Bach’s liturgical choral works, and three Saturday evening Masterworks concerts focusing on the wide range of choral works across the centuries.
The Bach Choir draws members from diverse backgrounds and occupations and represents a range of Chattanooga’s finest amateur and professional singers and instrumentalists.
David Long has been the Bach Choir's conductor and artistic director since 2005. During his 15-year tenure, he has expanded the Choir’s programming to include the Sunday afternoon Barnett & Company Cantata Series featuring Bach’s liturgical choral works, and three Saturday evening Masterworks concerts focusing on the wide range of choral works across the centuries.
The Bach Choir draws members from diverse backgrounds and occupations and represents a range of Chattanooga’s finest amateur and professional singers and instrumentalists.
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