About Us
The Music at Bath Concert Series started in September 2023. Our concerts feature a wide range of music genres and are organized by seasons: Fall, Spring and Summer. Audiences appreciate the variety of music along with opportunities to interact with the musicians and build community after the show. We have welcomed over 3000 attendees since our inception!
Accessibility
We welcome all to our concerts. There is no admission fee or tickets required. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Our site is physically accessible including parking, building entrances, performance seating and bathrooms. Service animals are welcome. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided as noted on the schedule. All concerts are family and recovery friendly.
Vision
To present accessible, creative and high-quality musical programs that will inform, inspire and enrich the lives of the diverse communities in Northeast Ohio.
Performance Venues
All concerts take place at
The Bath Church
3980 West Bath Road
Akron, Ohio 44333
Four different locations at the church are being used by the Music at Bath Concert Series. We match the venue to the ensemble size and music genre to provide a great experience for all.
The Historic Chapel
It is estimated that this church was built in 1834 at Bath Center. Around 1870, it was moved from Bath Center to a hilltop west of Bath Village, then called Hammond Corners. Muddy roads to the hilltop proved to be inconvenient to church-goers so the church was moved again in 1898 to Bath Village on Ira Road. In 1944, fundraising began to build a new church. The harsh financial realities after World War II led to the decision to move the church and renovate it. The move to its current location took place on July 13, 1949. Additional photos of the chapel throughout history can be found in the foyer to the sanctuary.
The Sanctuary
After a number of building expansions to serve the growing congregation, ground was broken on May 25, 2003, to build the current sanctuary. The new sanctuary was dedicated on October 13, 2004. Concert seating is available on the main floor and in the balcony. The 2,300 handmade pipes of the Schantz Pipe organ are prominently displayed in the sanctuary. It has 3 keyboards and produces 33 different types of sound. Installation was completed in November 2004.
The Lawn
The expansive front lawn will serve as the home of the summer lawn concert series. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the music! In case of inclement weather on scheduled dates, performances will be moved indoors to Fellowship Hall (built in 1992) which is located across the parking lot behind the church.
Fellowship Hall
The construction of Fellowship Hall was completed in 1992. In the late 1990’s, the congregation outgrew the old sanctuary and started worshiping in Fellowship Hall until the fall of 2004. This facility is well equipped with a very large multi-purpose room, stage, commercial kitchen, restrooms, small conference room and children’s play area. It is used by the church for special events, recreational activities and more. The concert series uses this facility as its inclement weather back-up facility for the summer lawn concerts and for select ensembles during the regular season.
Source: History Committee of The Bath Church publications dated 1992 and 2003