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
What God Ordains Is Always Good
“What God Ordains Is Always Good” (Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan), text by Samuel Rodigast (1674). Tune (Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan) by Severus Gastorius (1679). Setting by Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel (1690-1749). Homophonic, SATB.
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (SWV 143)
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott), text by Martin Luther (1529). Setting by Heinrich Schütz (1628, SWV 143). Homophonic, SATB.
In Dulci Jubilo
“In Dulci Jubilo” (In dulci jubilo, nun singet und seid froh), text Germany (c. 1400). Tune, Germany (c. 1000-1500). Setting by Hieronymus Praetorius (1560-1629). Polyphonic, SSAATTBB.
