Bach & Friends Workshop – 2026

The popular Bach & Friends Workshop is a day-long musical event where enthusiasts of all skill levels can come together to explore the works and historical context presented by expert leaders. Participants will then have the opportunity to perform these compositions as a group. All voices and instruments are welcome!

Excerpts from St. John Passion, details will be announced in January 2026.
Schedule of the Day:
9:00 AM - Participant arrival and check in
9:30 AM - Introductions, talk about history and style
10 AM – 12 PM - Choir and orchestra rehearse separately
12:00 PM - Lunch break
1:00 PM - Tutti rehearsal
3:00 PM - Play through

Led by Bach Society Musicians:
Marco Real-d’Arbelles, Associate Artistic Director
Carey Shunskis, Soprano, Co-Director of Bach & Friends Workshop

Please find a Q & A list on the workshop page. Let us know if you have any other questions.

You may also like the following events from Bach Society of Minnesota:

• Next Friday, 12th December, 07:30 pm, Bach's Christmas Oratorio (St. Paul) in St Paul
• Next Saturday, 13th December, 04:00 pm, Bach's Christmas Oratorio (St. Louis Park) in Saint Louis Park
• Happening on, 17th January, 07:30 pm, Candlelight at the Cathedral (Minnetonka) in Minnetonka

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