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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SOLI DEO GLORIA?
Soli Deo Gloria takes its name from a Latin phrase that Bach inscribed on many of his compositions — “to God alone be the glory.” Since its establishment as a nonprofit organization in 1993, Soli Deo Gloria has sought to support the creation and performance of sacred classical music at the highest level, to the glory of God. Commissions for new sacred music from the world’s leading composers are at the heart of Soli Deo Gloria’s mission. In addition, the organization sponsors sacred music concerts and recordings around the world. Click here for more information and to see our mission in action.

Performance of Bach B Minor Mass in Costa Rica

CAN SDG SPONSOR A PERFORMANCE WITH OUR ENSEMBLE?
Soli Deo Gloria has an international concert sponsorship program designed to promote the performance of sacred music in areas of the world where this genre is rarely performed and where it is financially challenging to produce large-scale works under the direction of world-class conductors. If you believe your ensemble would be a candidate for this program, please click here to download an application form.

WILL YOU CONSIDER FUNDING A COMMISSION FOR MY COMPOSITION?
The world is a musically rich place these days, and that’s good news indeed! Knowing this, however, we must admit that there are more talented composers writing music than we have the capacity to support. We invite you to check out our list of commissions to familiarize yourself with the kind of pieces that are commissioned by SDG. If you believe your work meets with the aims of SDG, you may forward your biographical materials and samples of your work (scores and recordings) to our board of directors for consideration (mailing address below). Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like the materials to be returned to you. Notification is otherwise reserved for positive responses only.

DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN RECORD LABEL?
No, the recordings sponsored by SDG have been released on commercial record labels such as EMI/Virgin Classics and Elektra Nonesuch. To listen to excerpts and purchase recordings sponsored by SDG, visit our "Listen in" page. You might also wonder if our organization is connected to Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s Soli Deo Gloria record label. This record label is a separate organization that has sponsored a wonderful series of recordings of cantatas by J. S. Bach, but is not associated with our organization. Bach’s famous inscription, SDG (Soli Deo Gloria), is an inspiration to us all.

HOW CAN I AUDITION?
We love to hear great music, but we are not a performing ensemble and therefore do not hold auditions.

Watch for the Beethoven Missa Solemis DVD
to be released in 2011!

HOW CAN I RECEIVE UPDATES ON THE LATEST SDG DEVELOPMENTS?
Email is a great way to stay in touch!  We invite you to sign up to receive email updates.  That way, you'll be the first to get the news about upcoming events, concerts and commissions.

HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE WORK OF SDG?
So glad you asked! Soli Deo Gloria relies on contributions great and small to sustain its important work. Every gift counts and is deeply appreciated. You can support SDG in a number of ways. Click here to find out your options. SDG is a fully qualified 501(c)3 organization as recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. All contributions are tax deductible.

If you would prefer to send your contribution via mail, please click here to download a donation form and send it with your gift to our office at the address below. Credit card donations may also be sent via fax at 630-231-5843, or by phone at 630-231-5828. Soli Deo Gloria also accepts contributions of stock via mail or electronic transfer. Please contact our office for details.

HOW DO I CONTACT SOLI DEO GLORIA?
Send us an email.

Mail us a note:
Soli Deo Gloria, Inc.
800 Roosevelt Road A100
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Call us: 630-984-4300

Send a fax: 630-984-4302