Bach 330th Birthday Community Celebration
Co-presented with the New Mexico Museum of Art
March 20-22, 2015

"A Week of Bach" at Renesan
Monday, March 16, 2015 from 3:15-5:15 pm
Lecture-Discussion of Bach's Life and Work
with Linda Marianiello and Franz Vote
Course Registration includes the Lecture, an Open Rehearsal on Saturday morning, March 21, and a Ticket to the March 22 Concert

Course Information and Registration through Renesan

Community Bach
Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 1:30-4:30 pm
St. Francis Auditorium
Hosted by Oliver Prezant
Free and Open to the Public

Bach 330th Birthday Celebration
in the St. Francis Auditorium
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Concert begins at 7:00 PM/Doors open at 5:30 PM

St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 West Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501

NMPAS presents
The New Mexico Bach Society Chorale and Orchestra
Franz Vote, Music Director and Conductor

Johann Sebastian Bach, Magnificat in D major (BWV 243)

Vocal Soloists
Christina Martos, soprano I
Renee Motteler, soprano II
Lina Ramos, mezzo-soprano
Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, tenor
Carlos Archuleta, bass

Members of the New Mexico Bach Chorale:
Soprano I: Kelli Dahlke-Fuentes, Christina Martos
Soprano II: Jennifer Perez , Julie Kirk
Alto: Esther Moses Bergh, Renee Motteler, Christine Keightley, Lina Ramos
Tenor: Ryan Allais, Doug Escue, Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, Seth Hartwell
Bass: Carlos Archuleta, Paul Bower, Stephen Lewis, Tim Willson

New Mexico Bach Society Orchestra:
Violin I
Ruxandra Marquardt, concertmaster
Barbara Morris

Violin II
Carla Kountoupes, principal
Vivian Waters

Viola
Gail Robertson, principal
Laura Kuechenmeister

Cello
Sally Guenther

Bass
Derek DeVelder

Flute
Linda Marianiello, principal
Jennifer Lau

Oboe
Kevin Vigneau, principal
Melissa Sassaman

Bassoon
Stefanie Przybylska, principal

Trumpet
Mark Hyams, principal (Easter Oratorio)
Ian Rode, principal (Magnificat)
Joe Vandiver

Timpani
Ken Dean

Cembalo
Nancy Brzezinski

Johann Sebastian Bach, Easter Oratorio (BWV 249)

Vocal soloists:
Jennifer Perez, soprano
Lina Ramos, alto
Seth Hartwell, tenor
Tim Willson, bass

Tickets through Hold My Ticket:
Section A (208 seats): $45.50; Section B (242 seats): $34.00
www.HoldMyTicket.com or 505-886-1251

Also featured on the weekend of March 20-22, 2015:
The Santa Fe Community Orchestra Reading of New Works on
Friday evening, March 20, in the St. Francis Auditorium.

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PRIOR YEARS PERFORMANCES

Bach Fest 2014*
2 to 6 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2014

Ilfeld Auditorium, New Mexico Highlands University, 900 University Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701

*Bach Fest 2014 is sponsored by New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas. General admission is $8, senior admission $6. Tickets and information through Ilfeld Manager Donna Martinez at 505-454-3238.

PROGRAM

2 PM: - NM Highlands University students, faculty and community members perform works by Bach.

3 PM: - Cantata #196, Der Herr denket an uns
Highlands Concert Choir
Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, conductor

Vocal soloists Karliz De Marco, soprano
Michael Rascon, tenor
Daniel Torrez, bass
Members of the New Mexico Bach Society Orchestra

- Bach toccata for keyboard, Ron Grinage, piano

- Bach transcription: Yasmin Flores, clarinet and Linda King, piano

- Cantata #150, Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich Highlands, "El Coro de la Tierra Alta"
Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, conductor
Vocal soloist
Kayla Gonzales, soprano
Members of the New Mexico Bach Society Orchestra

4 PM:
- Motet "Komm, Jesu, komm" for double choir with strings and flute
The New Mexico Bach Chorale
Franz Vote, Music Director and Conductor

Choir I
Soprano: Julie Kirk, Christina Martos
Alto: Renee Motteler, Lina Ramos
Tenor: Andre Garcia-Nuthmann
Bass: Paul Bower, Tim Willson

Choir II
Soprano: Sharee Gariety, Kelli Dahlke-Fuentes
Alto: Esther Moses Bergh, Christine Keightley
Tenor: Ryan Allais, Doug Escue
Bass: Carlos Archuleta, Stephen Lewis

- Keyboard Concerto in d minor (BWV 1052)
Linda King, piano soloist
Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, conductor
Members of the New Mexico Bach Society Orchestra

- Bach, Magnificat in D major (BWV 243)
The New Mexico Bach Society Chorale and Orchestra
New Mexico Highlands University Choirs
Franz Vote, Music Director and Conductor

Vocal soloists:
Christina Martos, soprano 1
Esther Moses Bergh, soprano 2
Lina Ramos, alto
Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, tenor
Carlos Archuleta, bass

New Mexico Bach Chorale
Soprano I: Kelli Dahlke-Fuentes, Christina Martos
Soprano II: Sharee Gariety, Julie Kirk
Alto: Esther Moses Bergh, Renee Motteler, Christine Keightley, Lina Ramos
Tenor: Ryan Allais, Doug Escue, Andre Garcia-Nuthmann
Bass: Carlos Archuleta, Paul Bower, Stephen Lewis, Tim Willson

New Mexico Bach Society Orchestra
Violin I
Ruxandra Marquardt, concertmaster
Barbara Morris

Violin II
Elena Sopoci, principal
Vivian Waters

Viola
Gail Robertson, principal
Laura Kuechenmeister

Cello
Sally Guenther

Bass
Patrick Neher

Flute
Linda Marianiello, principal
Jennifer Lau

Oboe
Kevin Vigneau, principal
Melissa Sassaman

Bassoon
Stefanie Przybylska, principal

Trumpet
Will Strieder, principal
Jan McDonald
Gary Hudson

Timpani
Ken Dean

Nancy Brzezinski, Continuo and rehearsal pianist

November 29 & 30, 2014 NMPAS Annual Winter Solstice Concerts

Saturday, November 29, 2014 5:30 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125

Sunday, November 30, 2014 5:30 PM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 50 Mount Carmel Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

PROGRAM
Johann Sebastian Bach,
Magnificat in D major (BWV 243)
Motet BWV 229, "Komm, Jesu, komm"
Sonata in A major for Flute and Obbligato Cembalo (BWV 1032)

Franz Vote, Music Director and Conductor
Assisted by Bill Epstein, piano and Linda Marianiello, flute

Soloists
Christina Martos, soprano I
Esther Moses Bergh, soprano II
Lina Ramos, alto
Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, tenor
Carlos Archuleta, bass

Members of the New Mexico Bach Chorale
Soprano I
Kelli Dahlke-Fuentes
Christina Martos

Soprano II
Jennifer Perez

Alto
Esther Moses Bergh
Lina Ramos

Tenor
Doug Escue
Andre Garcia-Nuthmann
Seth Hartwell

Bass
Carlos Archuleta
Paul Bower
Tim Willson

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The Bach Easter Oratorio Project
Open rehearsal with Maestro Franz Vote
and the New Mexico Bach Chorale

Sunday, March 9, 2014 2:00 - 5:00pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Santa Fe
with Nancy Brzezinski, piano and Linda Marianiello, flute

Join us for a unique insider’s view of how world class musicians prepare for a performance. Observe internationally-acclaimed conductor Franz Vote at work with the New Mexico Bach Chorale!

Our March 9, 2014 performance of Bach's Easter Oratorio and arias from the St. Matthew Passion at the Santa Fe Opera will take place at a later date. Prior to that, the New Mexico Bach Society's Easter Oratorio Project will provide several opportunities for you to hear and get to know the music.

The New Mexico Bach Society's first-ever open rehearsal of the Bach, Easter Oratorio with Maestro Vote and the New Mexico Bach Chorale takes place on March 9 from 2-5 in the afternoon. The rehearsal is free of charge, and all are welcome.

The Easter Oratorio Project continues at a reception hosted by Peter Merill and Ruth Wallack in their lovely home on Saturday evening, May 10, 2014 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.  The evening's event offers a mix of Bach and popular classics, a chance to tour Peter's amazing arts collections, food and drink, dessert and coffee. Proceeds will benefit the New Mexico Performing Arts Society.

The New Mexico Bach Society Singers
concert in the Chapel
June 1, 2014 at 6:30 PM

Third Annual Winter Solstice Concert
with the NM Bach Society
Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 5 PM;
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Albuquerque)
and
Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 4 PM;
Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (Santa Fe)

Selections by Bach, Palestrina, Monteverdi and carols from England, Germany, France and Spain.

With Jennifer Perez, soprano, Linda Marianiello, flute and piano
And members of the New Mexico Bach Chorale:
Cecilia Leitner
Jennifer Perez
Kelli Dahkle-Fuentes
Sarah Ihlefeld
Chris Keightley
Laura Pancoast
Andre Garcia-Nuthmann
Doug Escue
Seth Hartwell
Tim Willson
Ken Knight
Paul Bower

Linda Marianiello, rehearsal pianist

THE NEW MEXICO BACH SOCIETY 2012-2013 Season
Franz Vote, Music Director and Conductor
Second Annual Winter Solstice Celebration
November 25, 2012 at 5:30 PM
IHM Retreat Center, 50 Mt Carmel Road,Santa Fe, NM

Selections from Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Chorales and German Carols of the Season
Cecilia Leitner, Jennifer Perez, and Ingela Onstad, Soprano Soloists
Sarah Weiler, Alto Soloist
André Garcia-Nuthmann, Tenor Soloist
Tim Willson, Kenneth Knight, and Stephen Lewis, Baritone Soloists

with members of the New Mexico Bach Chorale
Cecilia Leitner
Jennifer Perez
Norma Bekowies
Sarah Weiler
Denise Wernly
Chris Keightley
André Garcia-Nuthmann
Doug Escue
Tim Willson
Ken Knight
Stephen Lewis

Linda Marianiello, rehearsal pianist

The New Mexico Performing Arts Society Presents
The Debut of New Mexico Bach Society
Franz Vote, Music Director and Conductor
Friday, May 25, 2012 at 7 p.m.

This concert was made possible through the generous support of Christopher Ihelfeld. We would like to thank Chris for his role in the founding of the New Mexico Bach Society, Chorale and Players.

 PROGRAM

Music of Johann Sebastian Bach

Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227

Suite No. 3 in C major for Solo Cello, BWV 1009
Sally Guenther, cello

Singet dem Herrn, BWV 225

Soprano I
Kathlene Ritch
Jennifer Perez

Soprano II
Monika Cosson
Norma Bekowies

Alto
Sarah Ihlefeld
Sarah Weiler

Tenor
André Garcia-Nuthmann
Seth Hartwell

Bass
Tim Willson
Ken Knight

Rehearsal pianist: Linda Marianiello