Our Mission
It is the aim of SCJBF to cultivate knowledge and understanding of Bach’s music, as well as to celebrate it through festivals, lectures, master classes, recitals, and concerts. We offer many opportunities for musical growth to the best of Southern California’s young instrumentalists and vocalists.
2024–2025 Upcoming Events
September 29, 2024 (SUN)
Complete Works Audition, All Day
Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, CSULB
Pamela Worcester, Chair
October 12, 2024 (SAT)
Complete Works Audition
Awards Concert, Time TBA
Covenant Presbyterian Church
607 E 3rd Street (at Atlantic Ave)
Long Beach 90802
Pamela Worcester, Chair
CWA First Place Winners will perform
Medal Presentation for all Winners
February 2, 2025 (SUN)
Masterclasses
Murphy Recital Hall, Loyola Marymount University
Application Deadline: December 15, 2024
Cello Masterclasses
with Alexander Zhiroff (bio)
9:15am–10:45pm
Dr. Cheryl Scheidemantle, String Chair
Application Information
Violin Masterclasses
with Maia Jasper White (bio)
11:00am–12:30pm
Dr. Cheryl Scheidemantle, String Chair
Application Information
Piano Masterclass
with Christopher O’Reilly (bio)
1:00pm–3:00pm
Dr. Janet Favreau, Piano Chair
Application Information
Donate to the Sylvia Shorey Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund
