A Moravian Music Weekend
Presented by Laurel Ridge and the Moravian Music Foundation
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.
The information below is still from 2024 but will give you some idea of what to expect from our music weekend together.
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 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 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
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!
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!
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!
One Person – Salem Wing
Couple – Salem Wing
Couple – Bishop Wing
Youth Scholarships – NO REGISTRATION FEE for 17 and under.
Other scholarship funds available, too!
Call 336-725-0651 or erik@moravianmusic.org with questions.
Questions or concerns to MMF at 336-725-0651
erik@moravianmusic.org info@laurelridge.org
SUPPORT LAUREL RIDGE
We encourage our participants to support Laurel Ridge with a donation through the MMFA Giving Portal
SUNDAY OFFERING
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
