The core of our founding, Emmanuel Music presents a different cantata each Sunday, typically by J.S. Bach, as part of the worship service at Emmanuel Church. All are welcome to attend the church service which starts at 10:00am, and/or the cantata presentation which usually begins around 11:00am.

Ring in the holiday season with traditions both old and new as we celebrate with uplifting and glorifying works of J.S. Bach setting the stage for the New England premiere of Evan Williams’ Little Mass for Christmas. Start something bright and new with Emmanuel Music this winter.

Emmanuel continues its collaboration with local organization Project STEP, which provides talented young musicians that identify with historically underrepresented groups in classical music with comprehensive music instruction.

The Bach Institute January 2025 Intensive takes an important leap forward with its proposed focus on "Bach and Society." Inspired by our featured faculty guest artist, violinist Vijay Gupta, the Institute seeks to engage members of Emmanuel and Boston's wider community by exploring the message in Bach's music and its power to challenge and transform our lives. Bach's cantatas speak vividly and poignantly about the human condition; our aspirations, our failings, and how to create a right relationship to God and to our neighbor. This year's Bach Institute will explore how a just society might work from the perspective of the cantata literature.

Our popular Lindsey Chapel Series provides free performances by solo musicians and small ensembles from 12:00–1:00pm on Thursdays, both in-person and streaming live, throughout Lent. This year we will present the complete Bach English Suites for keyboard, featuring six brilliant performers.  Experience the architectural beauty and intimate acoustics of one of the most beautiful Lady Chapels in the country.

Arguably J.S. Bach’s most towering achievement, Emmanuel Music rounds out the 2024-25 performance season by putting our trademark stamp on this great work of vocal and orchestral mastery. Experience the wonder of Bach’s enduring voice, and prepare to lose yourself in this sonic landscape.