Bethlehem Music Series

01/29/2024

Tickets for our February concert featuring The King's Singers are now available! Join us on February 18, at 4:00 pm to see this world-famous a capella ensemble. Link for tickets in comments.

01/05/2023

The St. Olaf Band, conducted by Timothy Mahr, will perform at Bethlehem Music Series during its 2023 Winter Tour. Founded in 1891, the St. Olaf Band, dubbed “one of America’s preeminent bands” by the New Yorker magazine, performs the very best compositions and transcriptions for symphonic band, producing an exciting, crowd-pleasing style. Reserve your tickets via Eventbrite today - these wont last long! Link below in comments.

11/12/2022

Can't make it in person for this Sunday's concert? No problem! Watch Robert Robinson & Friends via our live stream instead. The pre-concert conversation with the artist begins at 3:30 pm. This concert will not be available after the live stream has ended, so set your reminder or subscribe to our YouTube channel today!

Who doesn’t love the gospel sound and the gospel message? Robert Robinson delivers both. Dubbed Minnesota’s Male Vocalist by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Ro...

11/11/2022

Who doesn’t love the gospel sound and the gospel message? Robert Robinson delivers both! Join us this Sunday, at 3:30 pm, for what is sure to be an incredible concert with Robert Robinson & Friends. Tickets are still available via Eventbrite (link below) or at the door.

10/16/2022

Our pre-concert conversation is underway and we hope you enjoy today’s concert with the Imani Winds!

10/05/2022

Join us on October 16, at 4:00 pm for the first concert of our 41st season, featuring Imani Winds! This Grammy-nominated quintet from New York has led both the revolution and evolution of the wind quartet through their dynamic playing and adventurous programming. A pre-concert conversation with the artists begins at 3:30 pm - tickets are required, get yours today!

08/26/2022

Stay tuned for more information on our 41st season!

Largely local Bethlehem Music Series

04/22/2022

Our MAY 1 concert with Canadian Brass sold out after just one day! You can still join our waitlist by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-canadian-brass-in-concert-tickets-319128420697

02/22/2022

VOCES8
Sunday March 6, 2022

Recently called “the Rolls-Royce of British a ca****la ensembles,” the British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is known internationally for its impeccable quality of vocal tone and balance. With meticulous timing and tuning, they bring a new dimension to the word ‘ensemble.’ Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the group’s performance and education ethos. VOCES8 has performed in notable venues around the world including the Sydney Opera House, Victoria Concert Hall Singapore, and Palacio do Bellas Artes Mexico City and others in the UK, Europe, the United States, and Japan.

In 2020 the vocalists launched “Live from London,” ground-breaking global streaming festivals hosted by the VOCES8 Foundation that connect performers with audiences from around the world. The ensemble also founded the VOCES8 Digital Academy, an online choral program for high schools and colleges featuring live interaction with members of the ensemble. Via recordings, videos and live broadcasts, the 5 male/3 female ensemble is heard regularly on albums, international television and radio, as well as maintaining a vibrant web performance presence. VOCES8 has released acclaimed albums under Decca Classics and VOCES8 Records.

We have implemented the following COVID protocols:

Pre-registration is required for admission. (as always, admission is free)
Wear a mask.
Bring proof of vaccination and a photo ID.

Finally, for this concert we are not able to safely accommodate wheelchairs in the main sanctuary. Wheelchairs will be seated in the Commons with a big screen and open doors so they will experience both the audio and visual concert live.

Tickets for VOCES8 will be available starting February 21 on Eventbrite.com.

02/19/2022

Forty years ago, Maria Bucka was inspired by a friend to offer a free music series to the local community. She took it a step further by inspiring the listener with high-quality music that they had never heard before. Through that inspiration, the Bethlehem Music Series was born. We hope you enjoy The Bethlehem Music Series: A Forty-Year Celebration.

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02/04/2022

Forty years ago, Maria Bucka was inspired by a friend to offer a free music series to the local community. She took it a step further by inspiring the listener with high-quality music that they had never heard before. Through that inspiration, the Bethlehem Music Series was born. At our upcoming Monroe Crossing concert on February 13, we hope you will enjoy the premier showing of The Bethlehem Music Series: A Forty-Year Celebration. Please enjoy this brief trailer for the film.

02/01/2022

Don't miss this chance to hear the acclaimed Monroe Crossing Blue Grass band for free on February 13. Go to our website to register for free tickets. Proof of vaccination and masks are required. https://www.bethlehemmusicseries.org/upcoming-events.

12/15/2021

10/29/2021

Anthony Ross and Friends
Sunday November 14, 2021

Joining Anthony Ross on the concert program will be Beth Rapier, Assistant Principal Cello with the Minnesota Orchestra since 1991; Burt Hara, Principal Clarinet of the Minnesota Orchestra for 25 years and currently Associate Principal Clarinet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and Timothy Lovelace, pianist and conductor, who serves as Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano and Coaching at the University of Minnesota School of Music.

We are observing current COVID recommendations and requiring audience members to wear masks at our events.

03/07/2021

House Manager Position for the Bethlehem Music Series
The House Manager is responsible for securing 6-10 ushers and 1-2 greeters per concert. She/He will assign each usher a section of the church to pass collection baskets, a position prior to the concert to hand out programs or assist guests with seating, especially those with wheelchairs or walkers. Ushers are given assigned seats by the house manager at which they will begin passing the baskets. The House Manager is available after the concert begins to make sure guests do not enter the sanctuary during a performance except at breaks for applause or intermission. After the collection is taken, the House Manager will collect all of the baskets and deposit into the safe in the office area. After the concert, the House Manager and ushers will check the pews for any left items and to collect any programs or other papers. The House Manager is available to assist with any health or weather emergencies and to help control unruly or disruptive guests. The House Manager will also take a head count during each concert.

03/07/2021

Social Media Coordinator Needed

Currently in its 39th season, the Bethlehem Music Series contributes to the cultural richness of our community by presenting high caliber and eclectic performances free of admission. As we prepare to celebrate out 40th season in 2022, we are searching for a social media coordinator to join our volunteer Board of Directors. The social media coordinator will help the organization develop a social media presence on social media platforms to develop relationships with current and potential audiences and donors.

Experience and a passion for social media are more important than specific education. If you are interested in being considered for this volunteer position, please contact Sandra Anderson, Chair, at [Email hidden] or Maria Bucka, Artistic Director, at [Email hidden].

01/28/2021

Ginger Commodore & Friends
Sunday February 7, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time on YouTube.

A member of the Midwest music scene for many years, Ginger Commodore is a regular visitor. Classically trained, gospel influenced, and jazz inspired, Commodore’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles presented with her own unique delivery. Her early background was gospel, and she honed her skills in church and in the Grammy Award winning group, The Sounds of Blackness. Then came Moore by Four, and years of singing the jazzy gospel-infused vocal arrangements that gave the group an international audience. And now, all that talent and experience is brought into her own group, Ginger Commodore & Friends.

11/20/2020

We are thrilled that KSTP-TV mentioned our Minneapolis Guitar Quartet concert on the their Sunday evening newscast! If you missed it, be sure to check out this clip! Thanks to the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet for a great concert, and thanks to KSTP-TV for mentioning us on their broadcast!

11/16/2020

Thanks to all who tuned in to hear the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet yesterday afternoon. If you missed it, would like to hear it again or share it, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4wJXGxZYLI...

Concerts begin at 4:00 PM. Pre-concert conversations with artists are at 3:30 PM. Please consider supporting the Bethlehem Music Series by making a donation ...

11/15/2020

We’re ready to bring you some great music! Minneapolis Guita Quartet concert is today at 4:00pm. Preconcert conversation begins at 3:30pm.

03/18/2020

The concert scheduled for May 3 is cancelled. Stay safe all.

02/05/2020

The Copper Street Brass represents the evolution of the brass quintet through inventive concerts, engaging educational programs, and original musical arrangements. Breaking free from favorite playlists, they use a dazzling fusion of brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, and electronic instruments to appeal to a universal audience that goes beyond the ordinary. You will experience an unparalleled variety of music from these former Artists in Residence at Minnesota Public Radio.