Now, more than ever, we wish to share the beauty of baroque music with the widest audience possible. We revisited our Mission statement to invoke the importance of carrying our heritage forward to “grow the next generation of listeners and performers”. And while we continue to perform in different neighborhoods and counties, taking our music to new listeners every year, we are particularly attentive to attracting younger audiences to the Baroque universe. Our Student Voice Exchange program has been highly successful in encouraging school choirs from around Maryland to perform in public with us. It offers a unique opportunity for students to sing with our choir and orchestra, guided by our Maestro. And because children today have very little exposure to classical music, we decided, two years ago, to make every concert free for children under 13. Last season we went a step further and launched two Kids Come Free concerts for all children 18 and under, hoping that you, our patrons, would jump on the opportunity to initiate your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to the wonderful world of Bach and Baroque music. This season, encouraged by your response, we have more than doubled the number of Kids Come Free concerts, increasing to 5 concerts total, giving you even more opportunities to share, educate and expand the horizons of our young children. We truly hope you will take advantage of, and support our effort, by organizing family outings that are sure to make enjoyable memories for all.

So, look for our “Kids Come Free” concerts and bring as many children as you want! Only by sharing today your love for this music will you ensure that it continues to be played for generations to come.

As Maryland’s second largest musical ensemble, we are proud of our achievements, and we hope to continue to earn your generous support.

Welcome to our 37^th season.

David Pumphrey Nes

Founder and music director of Bach in Baltimore, Maestro Dimmock also served as music director at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral in Harrisburg, PA, and choir director at Chizuk Amuno Synagogue in Pikesville, MD. He held positions at The Cathedral of the Incarnation and First English Lutheran Church in Baltimore and was music director of The Handel Choir of Baltimore for 25 years, now serving as Music Director Emeritus.

Maestro Dimmock holds a BA from Davidson College, an MM from Peabody Institute, and has pursued extensive continuing education in the U.S. and Germany. He has taught at Johns Hopkins University and the College of Notre Dame. His honors include commendations from the State of Maryland, a “Baltimore’s Best” award, and roles on arts task forces for the Governor of Maryland and the Pew Trust in Philadelphia.

Reflecting on his career, Maestro Dimmock states, “Even as a child, I felt a calling to be a musician. Music brings us to a more profound ‘alleluia,’ deepening our understanding of humanity, God, and connecting us with those around us.”