Explore Bach’s Masterwork: Talks & Workshops
Jul 29, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Crescendo’s Summer 2026 Choral Workshops and Talks:
Johann Sebastian Bach as the Architekt of Gratitude – Unlocking the Secrets of Bach’s B Minor Mass
Experience the ultimate musical masterpiece at Saint James Place in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, during the Crescendo Summer 2026 series, “THE B MINOR MASS – Johann Sebastian Bach as The Architect of Gratitude.” Running on Wednesdays from July 8 through August 5, 2026, and led by Founding Artistic Director Christine Gevert, this immersive five-part series invites music lovers and vocalists to uncover the political intrigue, mathematical codes, and brilliant composition up-cycling behind Bach’s monumental work. Each weekly event features an engaging lecture followed by hands-on masterclass workshops for choral singers, offering flexible attendance options for individual sessions or the complete series.
Weekly Schedule (Wednesdays, July 8 – August 5, 2026):
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Lectures and Talks
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Choral Workshops
Location & Room Schedule:
July 8 & 15: Great Hall at Saint James Place
July 22, 29, & August 5: East Room at Saint James Place
Lecture & Workshop Syllabus:
July 8: Talk 1: The “Missa” as a Career Move | Workshop 1: Kyrie
July 15: Talk 2: The Art of the “Upcycle” (Parody Technique) | Workshop 2: Gloria
July 22: Talk 3: The “Symbolum Nicenum” (The Credo) | Workshop 3: Credo (Part 1)
July 29: Talk 4: Styles in Collision (From Renaissance to Galant) | Workshop 4: Credo (Part 2)
August 5: Talk 5: The Final Folder (Sanctus / Agnus Dei) and the Quest for Peace | Workshop 5: Sanctus – Osanna – Dona nobis
Registration and Tuition Options:
Crescendo offers flexible registration packages for full series participants and single-session attendees. Scholarships are also available upon request to ensure accessibility for all.
Full Experience (All 5 Talks & 5 Workshops): $150
All Five Choral Workshops Only: $100
All Five Talks Only: $100 (includes auditing access to the masterclass workshops)
Single Talk Session: $25
Single Workshop Session: $25
Choral singers who wish to participate actively in the masterclass workshops are requested to reserve their spot in advance. Email [email protected].
