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3/21-3/31: Free live music in BART stations as part of Bach in the Subways
^ Bach in the Subways kicked off on March 21 at Downtown Berkeley Station ^
Bach in the Subways performance schedule at BART stations (subject to change):
Performance schedule is subject to change and will be updated. You may also view the schedule on Bach in the Subways' website. Don't see your performance below? Email [email protected].
Thursday, March 21, 4pm to 6pm, Downtown Berkeley Station: performance by youths from Junior Bach Festival
Thursday, March 21, 4pm to 6pm, Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza: Two violins perform Bach and other music
Friday, March 22, noon to 1pm, Rockridge BART Plaza: Solo trombone performance by Zachariah Friesen
Saturday, March 23, noon to 12:30pm, North Berkeley Station: Parts from the first Cello Suites on octave mandolin
Sunday, March 24, 10:10am to 10:20am, Downtown Berkeley Station: Six-year-old Levi P. plays Minuet in C and Minuet No. 2
Wednesday, March 27, 4:30pm to 5:45pm, Ashby Stations: Saxophone performance by Brian L.
Thursday, March 28, 1pm to 1:30pm, Powell St. Station: Flute duet by M & L Flutes
Friday, March 29, 4pm to 4:20pm, Downtown Berkeley Station: Solo soprano saxophone plays Sonata in A Minor
Saturday, March 30, noon to 1pm, Powell St. Station: Brassavola Brass Quintet (trumpets, tubas, French horn, trombone)
Saturday, March 30, 2:30pm to 3pm, Montgomery St. Station: Three to four youth play Bach and other music on violins
About Bach in the Subways:
BART invites local musicians to join us and Bach in the Subways for a worldwide celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach and his enduring music from March 21 to 31. Bringing music to our stations and holding more events around the system is part of our strategy to activate stations and improve the customer experience.
Come listen to the music in the free areas of select stations or sign up to play music yourself (more info on that below). The Performance Schedule can be found here and below. We'll be updating it as people sign up.
Bach in the Subways is an international celebration of the German Baroque composer, whose prolific body of work in the early and mid-18th century has been cherished through the centuries. Bach in the Subways was started organically by New York City-based musician Dale Henderson in 2010 and has grown into musicians playing Bach in public spaces, like subway stations, in 150 cities across 40 countries.
If you want to perform at a station, there are 3 quick steps to follow:
1) Register here.
2) Apply for BART's free Expressive Activity Permit.
3) Show up with your permit and play!
For participating musicians, BART requires that they not affix any signs on the walls, do not use amplified music, and only perform in non-paid areas of the stations. Bach in the Subways requires that participating musicians not solicit tips or accept any money as it is meant to be a shared gift of musical joy. Read more about requirements and guidelines here.
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Station Visits*
- Thursday, Nov. 9, 7:45am-8:45am: Fruitvale
- Monday, Nov. 13, 5-6pm: Embarcadero
- Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:15am-8:15am: Pleasant Hill
- Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7am-8am: Antioch
- Thursday, Nov. 30, 7am-8am: Dublin
- Sunday, Dec. 3, Noon-1pm: Civic Center
- Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:15am-8:15am: Fremont
- Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7:15am-8:15am: El Cerrito del Norte
*Subject to change. The schedule will be kept up to date.
Powers and Franklin will be on the platform talking to riders while they wait for trains. Posters will be displayed on Station Agent booths in advance to notify riders when they will be at the station.
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