In a short interview, Maestro Dimmock shared that he began directing community choirs in 1977, a year after earning his graduate degree from The Peabody Conservatory. That same year, he became Music Director of the Handel Choir of Baltimore, a role he held for 25 years before being named Music Director Emeritus. In 1988, he founded Bach In Baltimore, an ensemble devoted to performing the complete works of J.S. Bach. Today, the group stands on the brink of that achievement, having performed 180 of the 210 cantatas, all of the masses, and nearly every ensemble piece Bach composed.

Reflecting on the upcoming season, he noted, “This is the 73rd concert season I’ve planned for community-based choirs in Baltimore, and I’ve never been prouder. In 25/26, Bach In Baltimore will perform one stunning Baroque gem after another in some of the region’s most beautiful venues. While many groups are scaling back, we remain committed to monthly concerts with full orchestra. It’s truly something to celebrate.”