Educators seek opportunities and experiences for their students that reinforce and enhance what is being taught in the classroom. That my students could participate in and learn from singing with the most experienced and sought-after early music musicians in the country was an opportunity for them beyond my imagination. The student's experience with BAC taught them more about the discipline of the art form—both practical and metaphorical—but more important, they came away with a greater love and appreciation for the music, a broader understanding of the meticulous stylistic demands, and a vision for what is possible for them as budding artists of the future.

It’s been a great privilege to have such a fantastic, enriching choral experience at Davidson. There are always one of a kind opportunities right around the corner, and singing alongside the Bach Akademie ranks at the top. Being part of a professional ensemble with such exemplary musicians has shown me peak choral artistry. Words can’t describe how fulfilling it is to put on such high-fidelity work.

The privilege to work not just under— but alongside— such accomplished musicians has been the highest honor, and I have learned so much about the art of performance that I would still not know if not for their example and gracious invitation.