Bach on the Beach
Sunday, January 3, 2027 | 11:00 AM
Galveston Island State Park | Galveston, Texas
Free Public Concert | Approximately 30 Minutes
Join Wild Notes Foundation for a special outdoor performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Suite No. 1 in G Major for Solo Cello, performed by cellist Dr. Mandy Guilfoyle against the backdrop of Galveston Island's coastal landscape.
This concert marks the conclusion of Wild Notes Foundation's inaugural Field Residency, a five-day project exploring a simple question: What does an island sound like?
During the residency, Dr. Guilfoyle will explore Galveston Island through ecological observation, listening walks, and musical research. At Bach on the Beach, she'll share some of those experiences alongside Bach's music, inviting audiences to consider how listening to the natural world might change the way we hear a familiar piece.
Whether you're a lifelong classical music lover or simply enjoying a morning at the park, you're welcome to join us for a unique musical experience by the Gulf.
Plan Your Visit
What to Expect
This will be a relaxed, approximately 30-minute outdoor concert featuring solo cello music and brief reflections on Galveston Island's coastal environment. The performance is entirely acoustic, without microphones or speakers, so you'll hear both the cello and the natural sounds of the park.
All ages are welcome, and no previous knowledge of classical music is needed.
Plan Your Visit
Date: Sunday, January 3, 2027
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Galveston Island State Park, beachside, directly on the beach
Admission: The concert is free. Standard Texas State Park entrance fees may apply.
What to bring: A folding chair or blanket, water, sun protection, and anything else you might need to enjoy a short outdoor concert.
Weather: This event is outdoors and subject to weather conditions. Any updates will be shared through Wild Notes Foundation social media and website.
Where to Find Us
The performance will take place in the park at the location marked on the map above. Please allow a little extra time to enter the park and reach the performance area.
When you enter the park, follow the road to the first large parking lot: that is the day-use area parking. From there, where the red circle is, you will see the entrance to the beach. Walk down there and once you hit the sand, you will see us or park rangers. For any questions on the day-of, please do not hesitate to ask the park ranger at the gate.