The
Bach to
Church
Project
Reclaiming our
Lutheran choral heritage
for our
congregations and schools.
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
Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands (Walter)
“Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands” (Christ lag in Todesbanden), text and tune by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Johann Walter (1525). Polyphonic, SATTB.
Christ Is Arisen (BWV 276)
“Christ Is Arisen” (Christ ist erstanden), text anonymous (c.1150). Tune traditional Austrian (c.1000-1500). Chorale setting by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 276). Homophonic, SATB.
Awake, My Heart, with Gladness (Crüger)
“Awake, My Heart, with Gladness” (Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden), text by Paul Gerhardt (1647). Tune by Johann Crüger (1648). Setting by Johann Crüger (1649). Homophonic, SATB.
