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Music On the Mountain

SAVE THE DATE
March 13 – 15, 2026


Higgins Lodge
Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference & Retreat Center
Laurel Springs, NC

A Moravian Music Weekend
Presented by Laurel Ridge and the Moravian Music Foundation

About Music on the Mountain:
A Harmonious Retreat

A Weekend of Music, Worship, and Fellowship

Join us for a delightful weekend of music, worship, and fellowship at Music on the Mountain. This Moravian Music Weekend, presented by Laurel Ridge and the Moravian Music Foundation, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of music in a serene mountain setting.

What to Expect:

  • Musical Enrichment: Participate in choir and band rehearsals led by experienced leaders and teachers, Amanda Moody-Schumpert and Robah Ogburn. No formal performances, but we will share our music with each other.
  • Inspiring Worship: Join in devotions led by Rev. Ted Burcaw.
    Attend worship at Mountain Laurel Moravian Fellowship (band plays, choir sings)
  • Cozy Accommodations: Enjoy comfortable lodging at Higgins Lodge.
  • Delicious Meals: Savor delicious meals offered in the retreat package.
  • Fellowship: Connect with fellow music lovers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Let’s Fill Higgins Lodge with Music! We invite you to join us for this special weekend. Let’s come together to celebrate God’s grace through music. See you on the mountain!

Please return to this page as plans are shared for 2025.
Registration goes “live” on Oct. 2 !

Chorus LeaderAmanda Moody-Schumpert

Choir Leader
Amanda Moody-Schumpert

Director of the Moramus Chorale. Director of the Great Sabbath Service of Music and Worship. Director of Music and Congregational Ministries, Calvary Moravian Church (W-S, NC)
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Band LeaderRobah Ogburn

Band Leader
Robah Ogburn

Director of Triad Community Band; Director of Band Classes of Salem Congregation and Home Church (W-S, NC)
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Devotions LeaderRev. Ted Burcaw

Devotions Leader
Rev. Ted Burcaw

Pastor of Mountain Laurel Moravian Church (Laurel Springs, NC)
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New Children’s Activities
at Music on the Mountain

New Children’s Activities at Music on the Mountain

Music on the Mountain offers a unique opportunity to retreat from the stresses of everyday life and escape to the mountains for a weekend of music and fellowship. It is a chance to remind ourselves of the joy to be found in making music for its own sake.

In 2025, we are excited to now offer activities for children during rehearsal times. While youth are invited (and encouraged) to sign up for the choir and the band, we recognize that our littlest friends also need an opportunity to make music! For young parents, please bring the entire family. We will watch the little ones, while you take time to make music with the band or choir.

The Moravian Music Foundation exists today because Moravians have passed down the joy of music through the generations for over 300 years. On February 21-23, let’s fill the halls of Laurel Ridge with the sounds of our music and the laughter and love of generations coming together!

Tunebook Singing Workshop;
Shape Note / Sacred Harp

Kyle Johnston, Leader

Experience Moravian music in a new (old) way! The 18th & 19th Centuries were the era of the American Tunebook, each tradition being unique in its own way. During this time Peter Wolle published the first American-Moravian tunebook in Bethlehem, PA, following tunebook conventions for the time. In this workshop, we’ll use modern tunebook practices to learn and sing these Moravian tunes in a way they’ve never been heard before!

Daily Schedule (subject to change)

2025 Daily Schedule

Friday, February 21

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm     Check-In, Room Keys, Load-In
6:00 pm   Supper
7:15 pm – 8:15 pm          Playing & Singing – Band and Choir
8:30 pm                           Evening Devotion

Saturday, February 22

8:00 am                      Breakfast
9:00 am                      Morning Meditation
9:30 am – 11:30 am        Playing/Singing/Children’s Music Activity

12:00 pm                         Lunch

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm          Playing/Singing/Children’s Music Activity

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm  An Introduction to Country Music with Chris
[a sneak peak at this spring’s Comenius Music Academy Class]

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm          Shape Note Workshop with Kyle
[Learn about this unique tradition and sing some pieces]

2:30 pm – 5:30 pm          Board Games/Puzzles in the Dining Hall
5:30 pm                            Evening Devotion

6:00 pm     Supper/Sharing Our Talents
[Opportunity to share your musical (or non-musical) talents while we share a meal]

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm          Band and Choir Presentation
8:30 pm                           Reception in the Lobby

Sunday, February 23

8:00 am                           Breakfast
9:00 – 9:45 am                 Playing & Singing
9:45 am                            Pack and Check-Out
10:30 am                          Band Prelude at Mountain Laurel Church
11:00 am                          Worship at Mountain Laurel Moravian Fellowship 
12:00 pm                         Safe travel home!

For their support of Music On the Mountain, we sincerely thank Esther Tesh and a bequest from Charles (Chuck) Nienow.

 Relax, Refresh,
and Remind Yourself of
God’s Grace Through Music 

Let’s fill Higgins Lodge with music!
See you on the mountain!

REGISTRATION

One Person – Salem Wing

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Couple – Salem Wing

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Couple – Bishop Wing

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Youth Scholarships – NO REGISTRATION FEE for 17 and under.

Scholarship funds available from Laurel Ridge, too! Form??

Call 336-725-0651 or erik@moravianmusic.org with questions.

Questions or concerns to Erik Salzwedel at 336-725-0651, ext. 4
erik@moravianmusic.org info@laurelridge.org

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SUPPORT LAUREL RIDGE

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SUNDAY OFFERING

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If you would like to contribute to the offering at Mountain Laurel Fellowship, please mail donations to Mountain Laurel Fellowship, PO Box 104, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or through the MMFA Giving Portal

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