Practice Aids

Bach Midi Archive Index

Members of the Bach Choir have created midi practice files for works we have performed where such files are not available otherwise.  The links below access those works.

List of Works

CPE Bach - Auferstehung und Himmelfardt Jesus

JS Bach - (Apocryphal) Lukas Passion

JS Bach - Cantata 150 'Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich'

Handel - 'Break Forth into Joy' from 'Messiah'

John Rutter 'The Reluctant Dragon'

Tom Fettke - Celebrate the Child

To use these aids, first select your preferred file type (MIDI or MP3) and click on your part (Alto, Tenor, etc.). This will download the files to your device which you can playback to hear the full set of parts with your own part emphasised.

CPE Bach 'Ascension and Resurrection of Jesus'

2. Gott, du wirst seine Seele

5. Triumph

12. Tod! Wo ist dein Stachel

16. Triumph 2

19. Triumph 3

22. Gott fahret auf mit Jauchzen


The MIDI file rehearsal aids below have been developed by the Bach Choir and they can be played back using a Midi Player. Click here to learn how to install and use our recommended Midi Apps.


MP3 CPE Bach 'Ascension and Resurrection of Jesus'

2. Gott, du wirst seine Seele    Soprano  Alto  Tenor  Bass  Tutti

5. Triumph  Soprano  Alto  Tenor  Bass  Tutti

12. Tod! Wo ist dein Stachel  Soprano  Alto  Tenor  Bass  Tutti

16. Triumph 2  Soprano  Alto  Tenor  Bass  Tutti

19. Triumph 3   Soprano  Alto  Tenor  Bass  Tutti

For 22. Gott Fahret bring a USB Flash drive to choir and the Librarian will copy the MP3 to it.


English Translations

If we are not singing from an English text, the English translation may be available at the links below

The Resurrection of Lazarus (Thanks to Silke for this).

 

Schutz: Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word; ALLELUJAH!