In addition to the great music we play for you each month, we continuously challenge ourselves to give back to our communities by helping three distinct groups: the elderly, our youths, and aspiring artists.  For our elderly, we perform each season up to 10 concerts in retirement homes, bringing music into the lives of those who are unable to get to concerts they love. For our young ones, each year we invite school groups from around Maryland to perform in public with us. It’s a unique opportunity for these children to sing with our choir and orchestra, guided by our tireless Maestro Dimmock. Finally, each year our Maestro searches out and invites aspiring young musicians to give them the visibility they so deserve and thereby, with luck, a little career boost.

As the second largest musical ensemble in Maryland, we are proud of our achievements, and with your  support we aspire to ever higher levels in the excellence of our performances and in our ability to contribute to our communities.

More than ever, we wish to share and perpetuate the beauty of baroque music with the widest audience possible and particularly with the young children who, today, have little exposure to classical music. And since words mean little if they are not followed by actions, we have made two of this season’s concerts totally free for all children under 18, with the express desire and hope that you, our faithful patrons, will take advantage of this opportunity to initiate your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews to the wonderful world of Bach and baroque music. Look for the dates of our “children come free” concerts and help us perpetuate an appreciation for the music you love by organizing an outing that is sure to expand their horizons.

We hope to continue to earn your generous support and welcome you to our 36th season.

David Pumphrey Nes, Board President

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.”