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Classes for all ages by Kyle Johnston, Associate Director, Bethlehem Office
Free; Everyone is welcome!
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Introduction to Hymn-writing
ONLINE
May 9, 2025 – 12:00pm
Free, registration required
Moravians published the first hymnals and have been writing hymns in countless languages for centuries. This course will introduce the class to basic elements you need to consider as you write your text or music.

Classes In-Person
Classes are participatory and for youth and adults by Kyle Johnston
West Side Moravian Church
402 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA
Moravian Chants
In-Person
June 28, 2025
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Included in earlier Moravian hymnals and tunebooks are “Chants for the Litany” – come learn about this specific style of chant, the Moravians that practiced (and who may still practice it) and try it out for yourself! Music will be provided.
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Free; registration required.
Moravian Chorales, Old and New
In-Person
July 2, 2025
1:00pm – 3:00pm
We are all familiar with the tradition of Moravian Chorales, but did you know that there are far more Moravian Chorales that exist that don’t appear in our Chorale books today? Come join us in playing familiar Moravian Chorales, and exploring chorales pulled from historic Moravian sources. All instruments are welcome! Please specify your instrument during registration so we can have music for you!
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Moravian Tunebooks
In-Person
August 23, 2025
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Most Moravians will recognize the name Christian Gregor and his Choralbuch which is where much of the Moravian music tradition is pulled from, but did you know there have been more Moravian tunebooks since then? Peter Wolle in America, and Christian LaTrobe in Britain, both published their own tunebooks, building on Gregor’s foundation. For this program we will be joined by singers from the Lehigh Valley Shape-Note singers, who will help us in singing from these tunebooks in the American Tunebook style. Come and experience Moravian music in a new way! Music will be provided.
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Music History
Classes for all ages by Christopher Ogburn, PhD, Director of the Moravian Music Foundation. Read more…
Everyone is welcome! Comenius Music classes are free; donations accepted.
ONLINE classes are LIVE but do NOT have an in-person option.
IN-PERSON Class
Country Music: A History
Thursdays at 1:00pm (EST).
Archie K Davis Center
Feb. 13 – June 12
14 Classes
Country Music: A History
In honor of the George Hamilton IV Collection here at the MMF, we will be exploring the history of one of America’s great cultural treasures. Come join us as we delve into the lives and songs of American country music from its origins up to today.
2/13: The Birth of Country
2/27: The Big Bang
3/6: Next Phase
3/13: Honky-Tonk
3/20: Bluegrass
3/27: Rockabilly
4/3: Nashville Sound
4/10: OFF
4/17: OFF (Maundy Thursday)
4/24: OFF (Chris in Bethlehem, PA)
5/1: California
5/8: Traditionalists
5/15: Outlaw
5/22: Countrypolitan
5/29: Neo-Traditionalists
6/5: Commercial Country
6/12: 21st Century
When: Thursdays (1:00pm)
16 weeks; 14 classes
Where: Archie K. Davis Center, 457 S Church St. Winston-Salem, NC

ONLINE Class
Classical Period
Tuesdays at noon (EST).
Come spend your lunchtime learning about music!
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May 13 – June 24
4 Classes
History of Western Music; Classical
For this course, we will be examining the music of the Classical era. Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and many more. Approx. yrs 1750 to 1820.
May 13: Introduction to the Period
May 20 OFF, no class
May 27: Haydn and Chamber Music
June 3 OFF, no class
June 10: Mozart and the Opera
June 17 OFF, no class
June 24: Beethoven and the Symphony
As always, Comenius Music Academy courses are FREE and open to all.
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.