Current Class Offerings
(details and sign-up links, below)
August 23 – Moravian Tunebooks (Kyle Johnston)
Sept 2 – 23 – Introduction to Reading Music [online] (Christopher Ogburn)
Sept 3 – Nov 19 – Faith-Singing Through Moravian History (Darla Earnest)
Sept 4 – 18 – Deep Dive: Haydn String Quartet (Christopher Ogburn)
Sept 17 – Oct 15 – The Romantic Period [online] (Christopher Ogburn)
Sept 26 – Intro to Music Theory (Kyle Johnston)
Oct 7 – 28 – Music Theory: Introduction to Form and Analysis (Christopher Ogburn)
Oct 9 – 23 – Deep Dive: Schubert Mass No. 3 (Christopher Ogburn)
Classes / Workshops
Classes by Kyle Johnston
West Side Moravian Church, 402 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA
Realizing Figured Bass
ONLINE
Sept. 26, 2025
12:00pm – 1:30pm
In many Baroque and early-Classical era tunebooks, such as Christian Gregor’s 1784 Choralbuch, harmonizations were not written out as they are in modern day hymnals. Instead, they used what is called “Figured Bass” which allowed musicians (especially organists) to be able to harmonize music, while only looking at a melody and bass line. In this class, we will go over figured bass notation, what it means, and how to realize it with written music. A general foundation of music theory is recommended for this class.
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Free; registration required.
How to Use Music Notation Software (MuseScore Tutorial)
ONLINE
Oct. 24, 2025
12:00pm – 1:30pm
To many, the world of music composition and publishing may seem intimidating and inaccessible. This class seeks to be a gateway into the world of digital music notation. MuseScore is a free, open-source, and user-friendly software that can compete with some of the leading notation software on the market, but without the cost. If you are a hobbyist, are seeking to transcribe your written music, find a place to publish your compositions, or simply want to learn the ins and outs of notation software, this class is for you. Visit Musescore.org for information on how to download.
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Free; registration required.
Moravian Tunebooks
In-Person
August 23, 2025
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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. We will meet from 1:00-3:00p at West Side Moravian Church on Saturday, August 23rd. To ensure we have enough material for everyone, please be sure to register! Come and experience Moravian music in a new way!
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Free, registration required.
Online Music Theory & History
Classes for all ages by Christopher Ogburn, PhD, Executive Director and Staff Musicologist of the Moravian Music Foundation. Read more…
Everyone is welcome! Comenius Music classes are free; donations will be accepted.
ONLINE classes are LIVE but do NOT have an in-person option.
ONLINE Class
Introduction to Reading Music
Tuesdays at 12:00pm(EDT) on ZOOM
Spend your lunchtime learning about music!
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September 2 – 23, 2025
4 Classes
Reading Music
Basic music notation. Fundamentals of tonal music, including key signatures, scales, rhythm, intervals, and chords. Emphasizes terminology and basic musical concepts.
Sept 2
Sept 9
Sept 16
Sept 23
When: Tuesdays (12:00pm)
4 weeks; 4 classes
Where: on Zoom
Classes are FREE and open to all.
ONLINE Class
The Romantic Period
Wednesdays at 12:00pm(EDT) on ZOOM
Spend your lunchtime learning about music!
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Sept 17 – Oct 15, 2025
5 Classes
History of Western Music; Romantic
For this course, we will be examining the music of the Romantic Period, approx. yrs 1820 to 1910. Romantic composers sought to create music that was individualistic, emotional, dramatic, and often programmatic; reflecting broader trends within the movements of Romantic literature, poetry, art, and philosophy.
Sept 17
Sept 24
Oct 1
Oct 8
Oct 15
When: Wednesdays (12:00pm)
5 weeks; 5 classes
Where: on Zoom
Classes are FREE and open to all.
Faith-Singing Through Moravian History
Curriculum for Adults
One session per week for 12 weeks.
Wednesdays, Sept. 3-Nov. 19 / 12:00pm
In-Person – Winston-Salem, NC
OR
Online – via Zoom
In-Person Music Theory & History
Classes for all ages by Christopher Ogburn, PhD, Executive Director and Staff Musicologist of the Moravian Music Foundation
Everyone is welcome!
As always, Comenius Music classes are free; donations will be accepted.
In-Person classes do NOT have a remote option, but may be offered online at a later time.
Deep Dive
Haydn String Quartet
Exploring the Collections of MMF
September 4 – 18, 2025
Joseph Haydn
String Quartet, op. 77, No. 1
(Salem Collegium Musicum Collection)
When: Thursdays (1:00pm)
3 weeks; 3 classes
Sept 4 – Vienna in the Classical Period
Sept 11 – Haydn’s Life
Sept 18 – opus 77 and the string quartet
Where: Archie K. Davis Center, 457 S Church St. Winston-Salem, NC
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In-Person Class
Music Theory:
Introduction to
Form & Analysis
October 7 – 28, 2025
The study of how musical works are structured and organized, examining how different sections relate to each other and how the overall piece is built. It involves identifying and labeling musical sections, analyzing melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements, and understanding the functions of different parts within the piece.
When: Tuesdays (1:00pm)
4 weeks; 4 classes
Where: Archie K. Davis Center, 457 S Church St. Winston-Salem, NC
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In-Person Class
Deep Dive
Schubert Mass No. 3
Exploring the Collections of MMF
October 9 – 23, 2025
Franz Schubert
Mass No. 3
(Salem Collection)
When: Thursdays (1:00pm)
3 weeks; 3 classes
Oct 9 – Schubert’s Life
Oct 16 – a History of the Mass
Oct 23 – Schubert’s Mass No. 3
Where: Archie K. Davis Center, 457 S Church St. Winston-Salem, NC
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In-Person Class
Upcoming Online Classes
November 21 – Hymn-writing Masterclass
12:00pm – 1:30pm (Kyle Johnston) [on Zoom]
Generous Support for MMF Education
is provided by
Mark & Heather Johnson
Jan Amos Comenius
John Amos Comenius (1592–1670) was a Czech educational reformer and religious leader connected to the Unitas Fratrum (considered the spiritual ancestors of the Moravian Church). Known as the father of modern education, he is remembered today for his innovative teaching methods as well as his passionate advocacy for universal education. The Comenius Music Academy pays homage to the legacy of learning in the Moravian Church and the championing of education for all.
Classes at the Archie K Davis Center
Who organizes programming for the Winston Salem branch of your group? I would love to connect with that person to discuss an idea.
MMF programming is led by Chris Ogburn christopher@moravianmusic.org You may send him an inquiry. Thank you.