Background
In the late 1990s, The Bach Festival of Philadelphia's web site emerged as a central resource for Bach organizations worldwide. We recognized that there is a natural sense of community among Bach lovers, based on shared spiritual and aesthetic values expressed in Bach's music. This naturally existing community represents an enormous potential for good, both for individuals and groups, and as a model of global community. It was thus our aim to realize this potential in The Global Bach Community and its communication arm, Bach-net.org.
Mission Statement
We are committed:
- To recognize and foster the common spirit that exists universally among Bach lovers.
- To facilitate Bach-centered endeavors worldwide - musical, educational, social and spiritual.
- To help the Bach community to flourish, in part through the ability to raise funds not ordinarily available to individual Bach organizations.
Member Organizations
The Global Bach Community was founded to assist local Bach organizations in raising funds and sharing Bach information. Our membership roster includes the following prestigious Bach organizations. To learn more, visit our Membership page.
Board of Directors
Samuel T. Swansen, J.D., President
Former Secretary, The Bach Festival of Philadelphia
Marilyn Mason, Sac.Mus. D., Vice President
University Organist and Chair, Organ Department, University of Michigan
Toni Vogel Carey, Ph.D., Secretary
Former President, The Bach Festival of Philadelphia
Dennis P. Schmidt, D.M.A., Treasurer
Minister of Music, Grace Lutheran Church, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania
Advisory Board
Abraham Abreu
Bach Academy Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Organist; Artistic Director & Conductor, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir
Michael Marissen
Daniel Underhill Professor of Music, Swarthmore College
Helmuth Rilling
Director, Bachakademie Stuttgart; Director, Oregon Bach Festival
Christoph Wolff
Director, Bach-Archiv Leipzig; Wm. Powell Mason Professor of Music, Harvard University
Be a Board Member
To be considered for a position on the Board of Directors or the Advisory Board, please email us with any relevant information.