Music City Baroque

Music City Baroque is a nonprofit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, serving as the city's premier period instrument ensemble and the only professional historically-informed performing organization in Tennessee.

Overview

Established to share the music of the 17th and 18th centuries, Music City Baroque aims to enrich the arts community by employing culturally informed performance practices. This includes reflecting the musical customs of those times while acknowledging the historical context that led to the prominence of certain musicians. The organization strives to expand the traditional scope of Baroque music engagement, incorporating a broader spectrum of musicians and genres to illuminate the human experience.

Activities and Performances

Since its inception in 2005, Music City Baroque has provided numerous concerts to the Nashville community, adapting to modern challenges by venturing into video streaming during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent concerts have featured women composers from the Baroque period and indigenous musicians from Colonial Spanish America. Upcoming projects explore the influence of historical performance practices on contemporary music genres.

Nonprofit Status

Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, Music City Baroque operates under the categories of Arts, Culture, and Humanities, focusing on music. Contributions to this organization are tax-deductible. Financially, the organization relies heavily on contributions, with a smaller portion of revenue generated from program services[2].

Educational Outreach

Many of Music City Baroque's performers are educators, reflecting the organization's commitment to educational outreach. Efforts include in-school workshops and collaborations with local musicians to connect the modern music world to historical musical heritage.

Recognition and Impact

Music City Baroque has been praised for its nuanced performances, contributing to Nashville's reputation as "Music City." The organization continues to innovate, engaging diverse audiences and supporting young musicians through inclusive events like "pay what you can" concerts[1][3].

[1] https://www.earlymusicamerica.org/organizations/music-city-baroque/ [2] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/203330493 [3] https://www.musiccitybaroque.org [4] https://www.earlymusiccity.org [5] https://www.musiccitybaroque.org/support-mcb