The Texas Bach Festival gratefully acknowledges the generous grant support of the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board, W. D. Kelley Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts and an anonymous donor advised fund at the Chicago Community Foundation.
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Be a part of something extraordinary as Texas Bach Festival celebrates ten years with a Dream Vacations Italy River Cruise in 2027!
Dream Vacations will support TBF with a $150 donation per registered guest. This is a classical music cruise wit TBF's Dr. Barry Scott Williams serving as the "classical music tour guide" for the trip which includes several concerts/operas for us to attend, plus musical/cultural sites to visit, i.e., museums, concert halls, monuments, etc.
Only 12 cabins available, so sign up now!
Call (512)819-1536
TBF is thrilled to continue providing performance opportunities to students enrolled in the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown.
TBF Classic Music River Cruise!
"Bach to the Future"
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Texas Bach Festival 2026—
Onward and Upward!
The Georgetown Public Library Hewlett Room (2nd floor), 402 W. 8th St 78626
The Library will serve as host for our May 16 High School Vocal masterclass and May 17 "Live Music at the Library" performance of Michael Hix, baritone and Andrew Brownell, piano, "Meditations of Faith and Love."
June 23:
Grace Episcopal Church, 1314 E University Ave 78626
For the 8th year in a row, Grace is our venue for GEC organist Dr. David Polly's performance of organ repertoire, this year being "The Power of Organ and Brass."
June 24-25:
Again, the Georgetown Library is our venue for June 24's "Bach's Lunch" performance of Bach, Richard Strauss and Saint-Saëns by violinist Patrice Calixte and pianist Rick Rowley, followed by June 25's "JT, Gord and Friends/Q & A With the Maestro" by TBF Artistic Director Dr. Barry Scott Williamson, playing and singing great songs by James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot and others and folding interesting questions from a captive audience of music lovers!
June 26-28:
First Presbyterian Church, 703 S Church St 78626
The Festival now relocates to First Presbyterian for the final three concerts of "Onward and Upward:"
June 26: The Artisan Piano Trio, "Kings of the German Romantic," music of Beethoven and Brahms.
June 27: The TBF Choir and Camerata Orchestra, music of J. S. Bach, Vaughan Williams and the Fauré Requiem.
June 28: The transformative "Onward and Upward" finale, "Music of the Spheres," will be presented by the TBF Camerata Orchestra, comprised of 18th Century orchestral masterpieces by J. S. Bach, Haydn and Mozart.Type your paragraph here.
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Listen in for great music along with enlightened discussion from TBF's Barry Scott Williamson. Listen live on your radio each Friday from 6-7 PM CST on KGTN 106.7 FM. You can also listen online at radiogeorgetown.org or on your Apple devices with our custom app. Android users can go to the Google Play store and get the Tune In App. Search for KGTN in the Tune In App.
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Comments on the 2019 St. John Passion DVD:
Craig and I watched TBF’s Bach’s St. John Passion last night and, in two words- utterly fantastic- we are ‘blown away’! Truly, we are both taking time to reflect on the beauty and enormity of this production… Barry’s MASTERFUL conducting was inspiring (and exhausting) to witness. We simply had no idea the extent of this wonderful festival you all create. Incredible.
-Craig and Lexy Zachrich (Illinois)
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Acknowledgements
Thank you to our Sponsors!
2026 Venues
As the year begins, we invite you to support the Texas Bach Festival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing world‑class music and cultural enrichment to our community. Your gift made before December 31 not only helps sustain our mission of celebrating the timeless works of Bach and other great composers, but it also qualifies as a charitable contribution for your year‑end tax deductions. Every donation, large or small, makes a meaningful impact—ensuring that the joy of music continues to inspire audiences for generations to come. Give today and let your generosity resonate into the new year.
We are tremendously excited to announce TBF's 2026 festival concert series, "Onward and Upward" - May 16-17 and June 23-28, with 8 separate events in Georgetown! There are two free admission and six ticketed events, incorporating music education, vocal and violin recitals, an organ concert, chamber music, full orchestra and choir - all featuring the finest classical music professional performing artists in Central Texas. Please click on the various links on this page for more information!
Dr. Barry Scott Williamson, Founder and Artistic/Executive Director
Tickets on sale Monday, January 26th!
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