Bach Around The Clock
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Announcing BATC 2026 – March 5-8
Singers, Instrumentalists, Soloists, Ensembles
all ages – amateurs to professionals
Come share your favorite Johann Sebastian Bach piece with the community!
Works by members of Bach’s direct family may also be performed.
Choose from two performance options:
Perform in person at the all-day Marathon on Saturday, March 7
Submit a video recording for the Virtual Festival – premiere is on Sunday, March 8
The Rosa Harpsichord is coming to Bach Around The Clock!
This beautiful harpsichord, built in 1979 by the late Mark Rosa of Madison, is a replica of the 1769 Pascal Taskin “French double” harpsichord. It will be available at the Saturday March 7 marathon, thanks to the generosity of the First Unitarian Society, Trevor Stephenson, and Farley’s House of Pianos. Individual performers & ensembles are invited to request a performance time for an opportunity to play this remarkable instrument!
Calling all cellists!
BATC 2026 Schedule of Events
All events are free and open to the public!
Preliminary performance schedule here (subject to change)
Thursday, March 5: Cello Master Class with James Waldo
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Place: Middleton High School Orchestra Room
Click here for information & sign-up form.
Friday, March 6: Musicale: “A Family Affair” — music composed by J.S. Bach’s sons
Time: 12:15-1:00pm
Place: First Unitarian Society, Madison
Saturday, March 7: Marathon, Finale Concert & Birthday Party
Time: 10am – 6pm
Place: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Madison
Come for an hour or stay all day!
Performance slots are available. Sign up here
Sunday, March 8: Virtual Festival Premiere
Time: TBA
Place: BATC website and You-tube channel