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In the 18th Century, the American Tunebook tradition was born. This period signaled a renaissance in American music, with composers such as William Billings, Andrew Law, Josiah Flagg, and William Selby, among others, and the advent of the New England Singing School tradition. During the height of this tradition, Peter Wolle published the first American-Moravian tunebook in Philadelphia, PA in 1836. This month, come learn about this unique piece of Moravian musical history, as well as the American Tunebook tradition. Learn how to read the tunebook format and some of the methods used to teach music in the early days of America. To ensure we have enough material for everyone, please be sure to register!
Figured Bass allowed musicians to be able to harmonize music, while only looking at a melody and bass line. In this class, we will decipher figured bass notation and how to "realize" it (write out all the notes). A general foundation of music theory is recommended for this class.
A gateway into the world of digital music notation, MuseScore is a free software. If you are seeking to transcribe your written music, publish your compositions, or simply want to learn the ins and outs of notation software, this class is for you.
Last Spring, in our Hymn-writing class, we worked on developing our philosophy of hymn-writing. This class will seek submissions and review newly written texts, tunes, harmonized chorales, and other settings of congregational music.
Moravian Historical Society
Enjoy Advent and Christmas hymns sung with the 1776 Tannenberg organ. Space is limited.
(Time TBD)
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Music at the Museum – Every First Sunday through November
Bethlehem Moravian Museum, 1:00 – 4:00pm, 66 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
September 7
October 5
November 2
Heritage Day, Sept. 6, 2025
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
RECORDING OF April’s Comenius Academy: Using the Hymnal as a Resource.
https://youtu.be/v2p901aUPCg
Monday Morning Music
Share a musical moment with Kyle Johnston at the keyboard on Mondays at 10:00am.
Start your week off with your favorite hymns! Join Kyle Johnston every Monday morning as he plays through a variety of hymns from multiple sources. Hear old favorites, discover new favorites, and relax to the sound of classic hymns at home, in your office, or on your commute.
Recordings available now on the MMF YouTube Channel.
Bethlehem Office
Moravian Music Foundation
1021 Center St., Bethlehem, PA
Moravian Music Archival Holdings and Collections for the Northern Province reside in the Moravian Archives, 41 W. Locust St., Bethlehem, PA.
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