Organizers of the upcoming Orcas Choral Society concert say the performances promise to be special.  Not only are Bach’s “Magnificat” and “Cantata 140 ‘Wachet Auf’” incredible masterpieces, but these concerts are the result of a collaborative effort on the part of Orcas Choral Society, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, Turtleback Brass and Orcas Boy Choir. The concerts are on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Artistic Director Roger Sherman will present a free pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 6.

This year’s poster was created by Orcas typesetter Peter Schultz. He hand-calligraphed the word Bach, and all the text was set by hand.

OICMF Musician-in-Residence Philip Cutlip will participate in the concerts as a baritone soloist. He will be on Orcas for two weeks coaching the Orcas Boy Choir and the Bass and Tenor sections of OCS.