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
All My Heart This Night Rejoices
“All My Heart This Night Rejoices” (Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen), text by Paul Gerhardt (1653). Tune by Johann Crüger (1653). Setting by Johann Crüger (1653). Homophonic, SATB.
Salvation unto Us Has Come
“Salvation unto Us Has Come” (Es ist das Heil uns kommen her), text by Paul Speratus (1524). Setting by Johannes Eccard (1597). Polyphonic, SATTB.
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.
