# The Bach Choir of Bethlehem

> US choir

**Wikidata**: [Q16145944](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16145944)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bach_Choir_of_Bethlehem)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-bach-choir-of-bethlehem

## Summary
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is a United States choir founded in 1898 and based in Pennsylvania. It is an established ensemble of singers with an online presence at bach.org and recognized in library and music authority files.

## Key Facts
- Founded (inception): 1898.  
- Instance of: choir (an ensemble of singers).  
- Country of origin: United States.  
- Located in: Pennsylvania.  
- Official website: http://www.bach.org (English).  
- Social media: Facebook account "BethlehemBach".  
- Member of: Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations.  
- Authority and music database identifiers: VIAF ID 151122259; MusicBrainz Artist ID c2f7b8c4-8f88-448f-bd0b-f69c4159d06e; Freebase ID /m/0g9l1f.  
- Wikimedia: has a Commons category "Bach Choir of Bethlehem" and a historic image file accessible at the provided Wikimedia Commons file path.  
- Alternate names / aliases: Bach Choir of Bethlehem; Bethlehem Bach Choir.  
- Sitelink count (Wikidata): 4; Wikipedia languages listed include ar, commons, en, fa.

## FAQs
### Q: What is The Bach Choir of Bethlehem?
A: The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is a choir (an ensemble of singers) from the United States, founded in 1898 and based in Pennsylvania.

### Q: Where can I find official information about the choir?
A: The choir's official website is http://www.bach.org (English). It also has a Facebook presence under the handle "BethlehemBach."

### Q: Is the choir recognized in library and music databases?
A: Yes. The choir appears in authority and music databases, including VIAF (ID 151122259) and MusicBrainz (Artist ID c2f7b8c4-8f88-448f-bd0b-f69c4159d06e).

## Why It Matters
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem matters as a long-established American choral ensemble with origins dating to 1898. Its longevity places it among enduring institutions in the U.S. choral landscape and ties it to the continuity of organized choir performance and musical culture in Pennsylvania. The choir's presence in multiple authoritative databases (VIAF, MusicBrainz, Freebase) and on Wikimedia Commons indicates documented public and scholarly recognition. As a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations, it is also part of an organizational network for nonprofit cultural entities in the state. Its official website and social media presence provide public access points for information, reflecting modern channels for outreach and engagement. Collectively, these facts show the choir's sustained institutional presence, formal recognition in reference systems, and integration into both regional nonprofit structures and online information platforms.

## Notable For
- Founding year of 1898, marking it as a long-established American choir.  
- Based in Pennsylvania with formal membership in the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations.  
- Recognized in library and music authority systems (VIAF, MusicBrainz) and indexed with a Freebase identifier.  
- Maintains an official website (bach.org) and social media presence (Facebook: BethlehemBach).  
- Has dedicated media and documentation on Wikimedia Commons, including a historical image file.

## Body
### Identity and classification
- Official name: The Bach Choir of Bethlehem.  
- Aliases: Bach Choir of Bethlehem; Bethlehem Bach Choir.  
- Classified as an instance of "choir" (ensemble of singers).  
- Wikidata description: "US choir."

### Founding and location
- Inception year: 1898.  
- Located in: Pennsylvania, United States.

### Online presence and public access
- Official website: http://www.bach.org (English-language content noted).  
- Facebook handle: BethlehemBach.  
- Wikimedia Commons: category named "Bach Choir of Bethlehem" and an associated historic image accessible via the provided Commons file path.

### Authority and database identifiers
- VIAF identifier: 151122259.  
- MusicBrainz Artist ID: c2f7b8c4-8f88-448f-bd0b-f69c4159d06e.  
- Freebase ID: /m/0g9l1f.  
- These identifiers link the choir to bibliographic and music metadata systems.

### Organizational affiliations and public record
- Member of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations.  
- Sitelink count on Wikidata: 4.  
- Wikipedia entries/languages associated: ar, commons, en, fa.

### Media and historical imagery
- An image file associated with the choir is available on Wikimedia Commons; the file path includes a reference to the Bethlehem Bach Festival and a historical newspaper notation in its filename.

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## References

1. [Source](https://pano.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/pano/publicaccess/membershipDirectory.do)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. MusicBrainz