The
Bach to
Church
Project
Reclaiming our
Lutheran choral heritage
for our
congregations and schools.
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View our filterable, searchable, ever-expanding collection of historic Lutheran choral music from the 16th-18th centuries.
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Explore modern Lutheran choral settings and hymns that follow in the rich tradition of our Lutheran choral heritage.
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Learn about the Bach to Church Project: the impetus behind it, the people involved, and how you can contribute.
Latest Additions
How Lovely Shines the Morning Star
“How Lovely Shines the Morning Star” (Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern), text by Philipp Nicolai (1597). Tune by Philipp Nicolai (1599). Setting by Michael Praetorius (1610). Polyphonic, SATTB.
From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee
“From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee” (Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir), text by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Heinrich Schütz (1628, SWV 235). Homophonic, SATB.
From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee
“From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee” (Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir), text by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Johann Walter (1524). Homophonic, SATB.
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