OUR MISSION

At Bach in Baltimore, we promote the greatest music of the Baroque era, we grow the next generation of listeners and performers of this music, and we have the time of our lives doing so.

Meet the Maestro: T. Herbert Dimmock

T. Herbert Dimmock is renowned as one of the foremost Baroque experts in the country, having conducted nearly all of Handel’s oratorios and anthems, all major works of Bach, and 160 Bach cantatas. He has led performances in the U.S., Germany, Canada, and England, collaborating with world-class singers and instrumentalists. An accomplished organist, Dimmock has played at prestigious venues worldwide.

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.”

Our Board of Directors

Our Staff Members

John Pfeifer, President
Eliza Adams, Vice President
Saunders Allen
John Babcock
T.Herbert Dimmock
Debby Lewis
Dr Lynn Trapp

Mark Henriksen, Treasurer
Karen Nafziger, Secretary
Cheryl Lovinsky
David Nes
Mel Wilhoit

Kayleigh Sprouse, Administrative assistant
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Our Choir and Orchestra

Over 100 vocalists and musicians call Bach in Baltimore their artistic home! Under Maestro T. Herbert Dimmock, our Choir boasts over 50 voices, and our Orchestra has 30 members. We also feature renowned guest musicians and vocalists at nearly every concert.

And we always have room for more.

The Bach In Baltimore Concert Choir & Orchestra warmly welcomes experienced singers and musicians in all sections.

For more information or to schedule an audition, click here:
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CHOIR MEMBERS

ORCHESTRA MEMBERS

OUR 3 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Student Voice Exchange

We have created one of the most extensive music education programs in Maryland. The objective of the Student Voice Exchange Program is two-fold:

To help students expand their musical literature and language knowledge, working with Maestro Dimmock
To give students the chance to sing for a paying audience -either with our Choir and orchestra or alone

The immersive experience begins with Maestro Dimmock visiting the school and working with the students to prepare them for their performance. On the day of the performance, Maestro Dimmock provides a rare insight into Bach’s highly personal and nuanced musical language and a presentation of the selected works. The Student Voice Exchange group is invited to join the Bach in Baltimore Choir and orchestra in the performance of a select piece, or alternatively to perform a set of their own choosing. For our 2024-25 Season, six student groups have been selected as part of the Student Voice Exchange Program.

PARTICIPATING CHOIRS

Community Outreach

With generous support from the Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds at the Baltimore community Foundation, this program is our commitment to give back to the elderly and bring great music into their local retirement communities. It represents up to 15 concerts each year, with a roster of 17+ local retirement communities across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Harford County, Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, and beyond. Concerts are free for senior residents, as well as staff and families.

PARTICIPATING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Emerging artists

The biggest challenge for emerging professional musicians is securing their first positions in a competitive field. With support from the Paul M. Angell Foundation, Bach in Baltimore proudly presents our Emerging Artists Program, designed to help recent graduates establish their careers.

Performance Opportunities: Musicians will have multiple performance opportunities throughout the season, including the First Sunday concert series and our Outreach Series in area retirement communities.

Resume Building: Each musician will be featured as a soloist in multiple works, enhancing their artistic resumes and CVs.

Professional Development: Maestro Dimmock, Founder & Music Director of Bach in Baltimore, will coach and mentor participants, offering his legendary knowledge of Baroque music. He will also facilitate introductions to other performing ensembles, crucial for career networking.

Bach in Baltimore is dedicated to sustaining the rich history of classical music and the performing arts for future generations.

2026-2027 EMERGING ARTISTS