Komm, Jesu, komm
with the Leipzig Bach Archiv and David Hill MBE
Creating a Bach project has been a dream ever since the start of the Stay At Home Choir.
Now, thanks to the input of the Leipzig Bach Archive, and David Hill MBE, the conductor of The Bach Choir in London, the time is now right to take the plunge, and dive into the awesome world of the man and his music.
About The Work
Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229 is a double-choir funeral motet that nevertheless reveals a distinctly approachable side of Bach. With less contrapuntal virtuosity and more expressive word-painting, it displays a huge variety of styles and metres within it, from an extended meditation in triple time “du bist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben” (you are the true path, truth and life), to the closing homophonic chorale.
Komm, Jesu, komm was written in the early 1730s (1731 or 1732) and has become one of Bach's best known and most performed motets.
Join Komm, Jesu, komm
We now offer 3 different prices.
- Our standard ticket price
- Join the project and donate £7 to support SAHC
- Join the project & help support the waitlist for this project.
Key Dates
Add these dates to your diary so you don't miss a live session!
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SEPTEMBER |
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18th September |
Scores and Learning Resources Released 14:00 BST |
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25th September |
Tutti with Jamie 18:30 - 19:30 BST |
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27th September |
Release of All Voices Sectional Rehearsals - PART I 18:00 BST |
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OCTOBER |
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2nd October |
Special Session with Bernd Koska from the Bach-Archiv Leipzig 18:30 - 19:30 BST |
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4th October |
Release of All Voices Sectional Rehearsals - PART II 18:00 BST |
| 5th October |
Tutti with Graham - PART I 2:00 - 3:00 BST |
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6th October |
Special Session with Graham Bier 'Phrasing with Bach' 18:00 BST |
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9th October |
Release of All Voices Sectional Rehearsals - CHORALE 18:00 BST |
| 10th October |
Tutti with Graham - PART II 2:00 - 3:00 BST |
| 17th October |
Tutti with Graham - CHORALE + REVIEW 2:00 - 3:00 BST |
| 19th October |
Special Session with David Hill 18:00 - 19:00 BST |
| 24th October |
Special Session with David Hill 19:00 - 20:00 BST |
| 30th October |
Recording session with Jamie - CHORALE 18:00 - 19:00 GMT |
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NOVEMBER |
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| 5th November |
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE for the CHORALE at midnight IN YOUR TIME ZONE |
| 12th November |
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE for PART I AND II at midnight IN YOUR TIME ZONE |
FAQs
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I'm unable to join the live rehearsals, can I watch them back later?
Yes! All of our projects are streamed live to Youtube. You can join in live in Zoom or on Youtube and all rehearsals will be made available to watch back as many times as you like. (usually within 24 hours)
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I've not sung in an in-person choir before and don't have much/any choir experience, can I still take part?
Absolutely!
This project's song is in German and you will get all the learning resources needed and will be supported by Tori and Jamie throughout the process. A basic music reading ability will benefit you.
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Do I need to be an SAHC Subscriber to join this project?
No you don't! Anyone can join this project at any time while the project is open. Subscribers have access to additional workshop content separate from our regular projects; and also receive a 20% discount on all projects. See this page for more information.
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Am I allowed to sing a different voice part for each section?
Yes, you are! Unlike past projects we are allowing singers to record multiple vocal lines for this project, so you can experience the piece from the perspective of both Choir 1 and Choir 2 if you choose.