IronPigs and Bach Choir of Bethlehem Announce ‘Let Freedom Sing’ at Coca-Cola Park

IronPigs and Bach Choir of Bethlehem Announce ‘Let Freedom Sing’ at Coca-Cola Park

Allentown, Pennsylvania (November 18, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Bach Choir of Bethlehem are teaming up for ‘Let Freedom Sing’ a first-of-its-kind musical extravaganza celebrating America’s 250^th birthday, coming to Coca-Cola Park on May 27^th, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The IronPigs and Bach Choir of Bethlehem have collaborated to bring a choral experience to the community, uniting over 5,000 voices from across the region in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. This event brings together adult, community, and school choirs from the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties for an unforgettable evening of patriotic music honoring our nation’s history.

“I’m thrilled to help bring this once-in-lifetime event to life,” said IronPigs President/General Manager Kurt Landes. “To hear and see Coca-Cola Park filled with local and regional choirs all passionately celebrating our country’s 250^th anniversary with song will be impactful and unique. This represents a true patriotic community sing-along – a first for the Lehigh Valley - that will be remembered by participants forever.”

In the spirit of America 250, this celebration emphasizes connection, pride, and shared heritage. Each song will be presented prior to its performance providing for the song’s history and introduction. The show will be headlined by the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, led by conductor Christopher Jackson. The grand finale will bring all participants together in a powerful community sing-along culminating with a fireworks display. Festivities will also include the IronPigs’ signature on-field entertainment. Let Freedom Sing promises to be an example of what’s possible when communities unite in celebration.

“At its heart, this event is about bringing people together,” said Leela Breithaupt, Executive Director of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. “We are honored and excited to partner with the IronPigs to unite thousands of voices from across our region in a celebration of American community, resilience, and shared history. The America 250 milestone invites all of us to lift our voices in harmony, celebrate our nation’s heritage, and showcase the strength of singing together.”

School, community, and adult choirs from surrounding areas are invited to join the event featuring patriotic music honoring America’s history, including arrangements created by local composers. Choral groups must have a minimum of 20 members (including singers and guests). The two largest groups participating in the Let Freedom Sing will be invited to sing on-field in a solo performance! If your choir (school, church, community, etc.) is interested in participating, please contact Alaina Swartz ([email protected], (610) 866-4382 ext. 116) with the Bach Choir to reserve a spot in this event. Cost per participant is $13, which includes admission, sheet music, and a commemorative Let Freedom Sing baseball cap. Spots are extremely limited and are expected to sell out. Please contact the Bach Choir of Bethlehem immediately should you have interest in participating in this extraordinary event.

Tickets for the general public will go on sale in late January 2026. Suites and Hospitality Areas are available for reservation immediately and inquiries may be made to Andy Beuster, Vice President of Ticket Sales for the IronPigs ([email protected], 610-841-1208).

Community partners who may be interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact IronPigs President & General Manager, Kurt Landes ([email protected], 610-841-1210).

Current sponsors include: The Baker Foundation, Air Products and B. Braun.

Parking for this historic event will be free with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.

About the Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have been the triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies since 2008, playing at state-of-the-art Coca-Cola Park. The IronPigs have welcomed over 10 Million fans through the gates at Coca-Cola Park in their 17 seasons, the fastest in Minor League Baseball to reach the milestone in the Modern Era. The IronPigs strive to provide affordable, family-fun, for the entire Lehigh Valley with moments turning into memories at Coca-Cola Park. Coca-Cola Park has become an entertainment capital of the Lehigh Valley, with the park also hosting Illumination during the winter months.

About the Bach Choir of Bethlehem

Founded in 1898 and comprised of 115 dedicated volunteer singers, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem is the oldest American Bach Choir, performing the first complete U.S. renditions of Bach’s Mass in B Minor in 1900 and Christmas Oratorio in 1901. Under Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Christopher Jackson, the choir attracts thousands each year to Bethlehem, PA for its annual Bethlehem Bach Festival. Programming includes over 40 concerts and educational events per year, reaching an audience of more than 22,000 through outreach programs like Bach to School, Bach at Noon, interdisciplinary family concerts, and more. The choir’s latest recording, Mendelssohn/Bach Matthäus-Passion (2024) was released by Analekta, Canada’s largest indie classic label. The Bach Choir’s Bel Canto Youth Chorus, an educational program under the direction of Director Kelly Rocchi, is training the next generation of choral singers and cultivating a life-long passion for the choral arts. For more information, visit BACH.org.

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The IronPigs are presented by Capital Blue Cross.

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