ABS Academy

The American Bach Soloists ACADEMY offers advanced conservatory-level students and young professionals unique opportunities to study and perform Baroque music in a multi-disciplinary learning environment. In addition to in-depth coachings and technical studies with masters of their particular instruments, string players, wind and brass players, continuo and keyboard players, and singers work together with all faculty members, gaining the perspectives of eminent and highly acclaimed professional artists from a variety of disciplines.

The Jeffrey Thomas Award

In celebration of their first 25 years of presenting the finest in early music performances in Northern California, across the United States, and around the world, and to commemorate ABS Artistic & Music Director Jeffrey Thomas’s 25 year tenure of inspired leadership, the American Bach Soloists created the Jeffrey Thomas Award to honor, recognize, and encourage exceptionally gifted emerging professionals in the field of early music. Inaugurated in 2013, The Jeffrey Thomas Award will be granted annually at the Artistic Director’s discretion to emerging professionals who show exceptional promise and accomplishment in the field of early music performance. In tandem with a cash prize, recipients are invited to perform with American Bach Soloists.

Master Classes

In collaboration with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, ABS presents three Master Classes during each concert season. All Master Classes are open to the public, and take place in the Conservatory's Recital Hall.

Pre-concert Insights

Learn more about the program! One hour prior to our performances in January through April 2014, enjoy a free and informative lecture given by an ABS musician.

K – 12 Music Educators Program

All K-12 music educators are invited to attend one of our concerts free of charge in exchange for their input regarding our educational programs.