Laurin St. Mary's Catholic Church (1901)

Bach’s solo works for violin is presented in centuries-old rural churches, celebrating these historic buildings and their communities through live performance, photography, and recording. Laurin was once a Northern Pacific Railroad stop known as Cicero until a Canadian. John Laurin, purchased land there and opened a trading store provide materials for the miners to trade with Native American for furs. As the devout Catholic Laurin family prospered over the next forty years, they built this church of stone native to the area. (Source: www.legendsofamerica.com/laurin-montana)

This event is part of Bach Roads of Montana, a month-long celebration of Bach through community, history, and place in partnership with Downtown Bozeman, Gallatin Valley Land Trust, Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club, Old Main Gallery & Framing, musicians of all abilities, and historic churches across the region.