Welcome to our 57th season, "Latitude & Longitude: A World in Song" - celebrating multicultural music that unites, enlightens, and moves us. Together, we'll travel around the globe! Season Tickets are now available for a discounted price - just $60 (a $15 savings*) for all three concerts (see below).
fall concert
Global Tapestry
Sunday, Oct. 25 - 2pm
North Shore Congregational Church
7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point
Featuring the delightful From the Bavarian Highlands by Edward Elgar, Abendlied by Josef Rheinberger, Spanish Serenade by Elgar, Esti dal arranged by Zoltán Kodály, I Love My Love arranged by Gustav Holst, La Martiniana from Three Mexican Folk songs arranged by David Conte, Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair arranged by Rene Clausen, Arirang arranged by Hyo-Won Woo, and more.
Epiphany Concert
Windows of Light
(Epiphany) Sunday, Jan. 10 - 2 pm
St. Joseph Chapel
1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee
Featuring the Christmas Cantata with brass by American composer Daniel Pinkham, Missa O Magnum Mysterium by Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria, plus seasonal works by Italian composers Gabrieli, Allegri, Palestrina, Norwegian composer Grieg, and more.
Arrive as early as 1:15 pm for a self-guided look at the intricate stained-glass windows - which survived sea shipment from Europe during World War I when many boats bound for the US were attacked - as well as other beautiful and historic points of interest.
Tickets on sale soon
Spring Concert
Psalm 42 by Mendelssohn
Sunday, April 18 - 2 pm
St. John Vianney Parish
1755 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield
Featuring Mendelssohn's masterpiece Psalm 42 (Wie der Hirsch schreit, Op. 42), Schicksalslied by Brahms and other lovely selections, with German composer Mendelssohn considered Psalm 42 - a sacred cantata composed in 1837 - his finest sacred composition. The work spans seven movements featuring expressive choruses, recitatives, and a soprano aria. The masterpiece opens with a lyrical, yearning text-painting and culminates in a triumphant final chorus of hope.
Tickets on sale soon
Get to Know Us
Founded in 1969, the Bach Chamber Choir shares its passion for the thrill of live choral singing with the greater Milwaukee community. The choir is comprised of approximately 40 singers, and devoted board members, brought together by the love of fine music; especially music that is suited to the smaller classical choral ensemble. We are a self-supporting, dues-paying, volunteer membership, with auditions held throughout the year. The group performs three to four main programs per season in a variety of beautiful venues in the Milwaukee area.
Despite our namesake, we do not perform only Bach! The repertoire is classical, but spans all genres and includes orchestra for many programs. We pride ourselves on working hard, and having a lot of fun. The group also provides singing for costumed-caroling and other special events (funerals, celebrations of life, weddings, parties, etc.). Our tagline is "Live, From Our Hearts to Yours" and we mean it - the choir strives to touch each audience member during every moving performance.
THE DIRECTOR: JONATHAN KIM
Jonathan Kim became the Music Director of the Bach Chamber Choir in the spring of 2020. He is also Director of Music at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, in Lake Zurich, IL.
Jonathan has conducted a variety of choirs and orchestras, from college-level to Grammy-nominated professional choirs, including True Concord: Voices & Orchestra, based in Tucson. He has also conducted internationally in locations such as the Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, and the State Opera House in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
As a baritone, Jonathan has sung with Opera Pacific in California, has been resident artist with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, and has been the bass soloist for the Green Bay Civic Orchestra's performance of Verdi's Requiem and the University of Wisconsin--Green Bay's performance of Handel's Messiah.
Jonathan has done graduate work in the doctor of musical arts degree program in choral conducting with a doctoral minor in vocal pedagogy at the University of Arizona. He earned his master of music degree in choral conducting at the University of Notre Dame, and his bachelor of music degree in vocal performance at the University of California, Irvine.
Accompanist Josh Chandra
Josh Chandra has a Bachelor of Music in Keyboard Performance (magna cum laude) from California State University - Fullerton, and he brings a wealth of experience including:
🎼Currently the Director of Music & A/V Operations at St. John Vianney Catholic Parish in Brookfield, WI;
🎼Rehearsal Accompanist for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Choir (a.k.a., Arch Choir);
🎼Accompanist for the Santa Ana Unified School District (middle and high school choirs) in Santa Ana, CA;
🎼Pianist for the Irvine United Congregational Church (50-person Chancel Choir) in Irvine, CA;
🎼Church Pianist and Organist for multiple Catholic and Lutheran church choirs in Southern California.
Josh plays piano and organ at weddings, funerals and other events around the Milwaukee area; accompanies and rehearses choirs, ensembles and individuals for auditions, competitions and concerts; teaches piano; and even composes music (we are performing two of his original pieces during our April 19, 2026 concert)! He is an enthusiastic member of ALMA (the Archdiocesan Liturgical Musician's Association) in Milwaukee.
VIDEOS
Click for our YouTube Channel
The Bach Chamber Choir of Milwaukee
The Bach Chamber Choir of Milwaukee
Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré - Performed by the Bach Chamber Choir & Orchestra of Milw.
Across the Vast Eternal Sky by Ola Gjeilo - Performed by the Bach Chamber Choir of Milwaukee
Solemn Vespers by W.A. Mozart - Performed by the Bach Chamber Choir & Orchestra of Milwaukee
CHOIR FOR HIRE
The Bach Chamber Choir is available to provide music for any occasion - including weddings, funerals, holiday gatherings, and private parties - in the metro-Milwaukee area. Our repertoire is very diverse - ranging from spirituals to music for a high mass, and from soothing a cappella pieces to lush, accompanied works.
For example, in February of 2025, we were honored to sing at a wedding on Milwaukee's East Side. The repertoire included the Bach/Gounod "Ave Maria," "Cantique de Jean Racine" by Fauré, "Gloria" by Vivaldi and the Mozart "Ave Verum Corpus." Afterward, we were touched to receive this compliment from the bride:
"You all were absolutely incredible. A couple guests came up to me during the reception with tears in their eyes because of your outstanding performance. The ceremony music was well beyond what I had hoped. It was honestly one of my favorite parts of the day." - Natalie Bandy
Additionally, the Bach Chamber Choir Carolers – adorned in beautiful and authentic Victorian costumes – are available for holiday parties of any size! Our premier caroling group has performed Christmas favorites at many annual traditions: Christmas in the (Third) Ward, the Town Tree Lighting at The Corners of Brookfield, the Resident Holiday Party at St. John’s on the Lake, as pre-show artists for the MSO Holiday Pops performance at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, company and church Christmas parties, and holiday gatherings at private residences. We even sang carols and the National Anthem for a Milwaukee Bucks game!
To contact us about availability and rates, please e-mail bachchamberchoir@gmail.com or call 414-319-9816.
SING WITH US!
Are you (or someone you know) interested in auditioning? Friendly, informal auditions take place with our director, Johnathan Kim at our rehearsal location, Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church. You’ll do vocalizing - scales and testing the range - and sing some familiar songs. Feel free to bring a prepared piece, although it is not required. To schedule an audition, send us an e-mail us at bachchamberchoir@gmail.com.
Rehearsals also take place at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church. We practice every Tuesday, 7-9 pm, mid August to mid April, (with breaks after concerts and for holidays). We typically sing 3-4 concerts per year – in the fall, at Epiphany and in the spring. We also sing Christmas favorites as the Bach Chamber Choir Carolers, dressed in authentic Victorian costumes (not a required activity, but a really fun one!).
CONTACT US
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!
The Bach Chamber Choir's main source of income is ticket sales. A variety of other fundraising functions such as raffles and auctions supplement our income from ticket sales, as well as performances at holiday parties, masses, weddings and other functions outside of the concert venue. Private contributions are also an important source of income. All revenue generated goes directly to the support of the choir.
We keep our advertising and promotional expenses to a minimum, and volunteers handle all our administrative work. The Board of Directors works with the Music Director to set the general artistic direction of the ensemble. The Board provides the organizational and financial direction for the ensemble, as well.
PayPal Charitable Giving Fund
