A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
April 20, 2024
The Denton Bach Society has had a successful 2023-2024 season to date, as we eagerly anticipate our Fiftieth Anniversary in 2026! We thank you for your partnership in this legacy, helping us fulfill our mission statement: The Denton Bach Society, since 1976, exists to provide an opportunity for dedicated and musically trained singers to bring the highest quality choral and instrumental music, particularly of the Baroque period to audiences in Denton, Texas, and the greater North Texas community.
This season we have enjoyed the company of other organizations in a series of "Collaborative Concerts." In the fall, we joined First United Methodist Church's choir for Haydn's Creation with Dr. Josh Taylor. At Denton's beloved Holiday Lighting Festival, we sang "Chorales and Carols" in the historic Courthouse on the Square with Andrew Dittman conducting. We shared "My Favorite Things" later in December with The Lewisville Civic Chorus. On Palm Sunday, The Denton Bach Choir and the Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church joined voices with Jacob Augsten on the podium in "A Musical Meditation for Holy Week" as we returned to our "first love," JS Bach: selections from the glorious St. Matthew Passion and his Eastertide cantata. Traditional Spirituals rounded out the afternoon.
Today we welcome you to The 2024 Competition for Young Musicians. The Winner in the Vocal, Instrumental, and Piano divisions will perform their "Showcase Concert" Sunday, May 5 at 4:00PM at First Presbyterian Church. The Trebles of Denton Bach Choir and friends will be on hand to sing SSAA selections that “Welcome, Spring!” under the direction of Tawny Rybowicz.
The DBS board seeks support from the community through the acquisition of vocalists and financial gifts. The Denton Bach Society brings beautiful music of the great Masters to the Denton area at a reasonable price, benefiting participants and discerning audiences. Music scores, direction, accompaniment, practice space, and performance venues require a significant budget, and we are grateful for all past support. We humbly ask you to revisit our website and continue your generosity with a donation. Only with your help and patronage will the organization continue to thrive, excel, and expose friends, neighbors and the next generation to the beauty and tradition of great composers. To our new friends, we welcome you to join our society by making a donation at www.dentonbach.com or by sending a check to the address below. We thank you in advance for your enthusiasm and financial contributions.
Thank you for making music with us as we celebrate fifty years with more to come!
Sincerely,
Ardis Rider, president
Denton Bach Society
624 W University Dr. #306
Denton, TX 76201